Warnings, Cautions and Operating Instructions

R???WARNING:These lamps can cause seriousskin burn and eye inflammation from short wave ultravioletradiationif outer envelopeof the lamp is brokenor punctured.Do not use where people will remainfor more than a few minutesunless

adequateshieldingor other safetyprecautionsare used.Certainlamps that will automaticallyextinguishwhen the outer envelopeis brokenor puncturedare commerciallyavailable." This lamp complieswith FDA radiationperformance standard21 CFR subchapterJ. (USA:21CFR1040.30Canada:SOR/DORS/80-381)

If the outer bulb is brokenor punctured,turn off at once and replace the lamp to avoid possible injury from hazardousshort wave ultraviolet radiation.Do not scratch the outer bulb or subject it to pressureas this could cause the outer bulb to crack or shatter.A partial vacuum in the outer bulb may cause glass to fly if the envelopeis struck.

WARNING:The arc-tubeof metal halide lamps are designedto operate under high pressureand at temperaturesup to 1000??C and can unexpectedlyrupture due to internal or external factors such as a ballast failure or misapplication. If the arc-tube rupturesfor any reason,the outer bulb may break and pieces of extremely hot glass might be dischargedinto the surroundingenvironment.If such a rupture were to happen,THERE ISA RISK OF PERSONALINJURY,PROPERTY

DAMAGE,BURNSAND FIRE.

Certain lamps that will retainall the glass particlesshould inner arc-tube ruptureoccur are commerciallyavailablefrom PhilipsLightingCompany.

RELAMP FIXTURESATOR BEFORETHE END OF RATEDLIFE. Allowinglamps to operateuntil they fail is not advisedand may increase the possibilityof inner arc tube rupture.

CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF PERSONALINJURY,PROPERTY

DAMAGE,BURNSAND FIRE RESULTINGFROMAN ARC-TUBERUPTURETHE

FOLLOWINGLAMP OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSMUST BE FOLLOWED.

Lamp Operating Instructions:

1)Turn off lamps at least once a week for at least 15 minutes in systems which are operating on a continuous basis (24 hours/day-7days/week).FAILURE TO

TURN OFF LAMPS FOR THE MINIMUM RECOMMENDED TIME MAY

INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN INNER ARC-TUBE RUPTURE.

2)RELAMP FIXTURES AT OR BEFORE THE END OF RATED LIFE.Allowing lamps to operate until they fail is not advised and may increase the possibility of inner arc tube rupture.

3)Use only in an enclosed fixture capable of withstanding particles of glass having temperatures up to 1000??C.

4)Before lamp installation/replacement, shut power off and allow lamp and fixture to cool to avoid electrical shock and potential burn hazards.

5)Use only auxiliary equipment meeting Philips and/or ANSI standards. Use within voltage limits recommended by ballast manufacturer.

A.Operate lamp only within specified limits of operation.

B.For total supply load refer to ballast manufacturers electrical data.

C.All Pulse Start mogul based lamps require a socket rated to withstand a 4000 volt pulse.

6)Periodically inspect the outer envelope. Replace any lamps that show scratches, cracks or damage.

7)If a lamp bulb support is used, be sure to insulate the support electrically to avoid possible decomposition of the bulb glass.

8)Protect lamp base, socket and wiring against moisture, corrosive atmospheres and excessive heat.

9)Time should be allowed for lamps to stabilize in color when turned on for the first time.This may require several hours of operation, with more than one start. Lamp color is also subject to change under conditions of excess vibration or shock, and color appearance may vary between individual lamps.

10)Lamps may require 2 to 4 minutes to re-light if there is a power interruption.

11)Take care in handling and disposing of lamps. If an arc tube is broken, avoid skin contact with any of the contents or fragments.

12)Use this lamp only in fixtures that contain a Pulse Start metal halide ballast and are specifically designed for use with Pulse Start metal halide lamps.