User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
12.Lamp starts slowly (arc does a.Defective lamp a.Lamp may glow for an extended
not strike when switchis first period of time. Replace after
turned on checking voltage and ballast
13.Circuit breaker trips on lamp a.Short circuit or ground a.Check wiring against diagram.
startup inspect for shorts or ground. Fix as
needed.
14.Lamp light output low a.Normal lamp depreciation a.Replace lamp
b.Dirty lamp or fixture b.Clean lamp and fixture
c.Defective ballast c.Interchange ballast plugs. If lamp
starts, replace ballast. Check for
swollen capacitors, charred wiring,
core and coil, or other signs of
excessive heat.
d.Wrong voltage d.Check line voltage at ballast input.
Voltage should be within 10% of
rating when operating at normal load.
Check wiring connections for voltage
loss. Check socket contact point.
e.Improper ballast e.Check ballast name plate against
lamp data
15.Lamp colors different a.Normal lamp depreciation a.Replace lamp
b.Dirty lamp or fixture b.Clean lamp and fixture
c.Wrong lamp c.Check data on lamps and replace
as needed.
IF YOU FEEL AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AT ANY TIME
WHILE OPERATING THIS UNIT, SHUT IT DOWN
IMMEDIATELY! HAVE THE UNIT INSPECTED BY A
TRAINED ELECTRICIAN.
DO NOT OPEN FIXTURES WHILE LIGHT CIRCUIT
IS “ON”.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE! THIS IS
ONLY A GUIDE. UNIT TO BE SERVICED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN!