Specification Sheet

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Please read all warnings associated with this product before attempting installation. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THESE
WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, BURNS AND FIRE.
NOTES:
1. These lamps must be operated in xtures designed for use with High Pressure Sodium lamps.
2. The xture wattage rating must match the wattage indicated on the outer glass bulb.
3. Do not scratch the outer bulb or subject it to pressure as this could cause the outer bulb to crack or shatter. A
partial vacuum in the outer bulb may cause glass to y if the glass is struck.
4. If the outer glass bulb is broken, shut o power immediately and remove the lamp after it has cooled.
5. Use only auxiliary equipment meeting Philips and/or ANSI standards. Use within voltage limits recommended by
ballast manufacturer.
A. Operate lamp only within specied limits of operation.
B. For total supply load refer to ballast manufacturer’s electrical data.
6. Protect lamp base, socket and wiring against moisture, corrosive atmospheres and excessive heat.
7. Replace the lamp if the outer glass bulb has been scratched, cracked or damaged in any way.
8. If a lamp bulb support is used, be sure to insulate the support electrically so as to avoid possible decomposition of
the bulb glass.
9. Do not use this lamp in a xture which redirects a substantial portion of the energy toward the arc tube and its
immediate vicinity, as this may lead to very early lamp failure. Use in open xtures only.
10.Take care in handling and disposing of lamps. If arc tube is broken, avoid skin contact with any of the contents or
fragments. Lamp contains mercury. Handle with care. Wear gloves when handling broken lamps. Manage in
accord with disposal laws. See: www.lamprecycle.org or 1-800-555-0050.
11. The arc tube of this lamp contains sodium and mercury. Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local
requirements.
12. This lamp can only be used on electronic drivers. If a high frequency driver is used the frequency should always be
above 100 kHz. The maximum lamp voltage rise at 1000W in the xture should be limited to 30V compared to
free burning otherwise the lifetime specication will decrease.
13. Do not handle lamp with bare hands. Oil from hands can damage the lamp.
14. Operate lamp in horizontal position only.
15. Lifetime and maintenance specs based on 1000W operation. Operating the lamp for extended periods at 1150W
can aect lifetime and maintenance.
16. One year warranty period begins either from the date of installation, or 6 months from the date of manufacture,
whichever is earlier.
Notes:
1. Based on Philips testing with Philips compatible driver.
2. Smallwood, Philip. “Horticulture Lighting, Market Analysis and Forecast 2016.” Strategies Unlimited. 2016
3. Foote, Jesse. “LED Lighting for Horticultural Applications.” Navigant Research. 2015
4. Philips Lighting. “Horticulture Products Overview, Growing Your Prots.” 2010
5. Philips Horticulture product bulletin PLt-1633BN 02/16.
6. Philips was the rst to introduce HPS double ended lamps in 2005 in Europe.
7. McCall, Lee. “Seeing Double.” Maximum Yield September 2014
8. http://www.pllight.com/light-technology/
9. Based on internal and external market research.
*For professional use only. Only for sale to authorized customers in North America.
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