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Lamp will not light  

 

The ballast in this luminaire is equiped with integral open-circuit and ground-fault protection.  It the luminaire is energized 
without a lamp in place, the ballast will turn itself off automatically.  To reset the ballast, the primary power must be turned 
off, and then on again.  If the luminaire still does not light, the lamp could be inoperable.  Contact the factory for further 
assistance.

Lamps are dim or do not turn on in cold weather

These lamps and fixtures are intended to operate in continuous temperatures of 10 F and above.  It is recommended that 
in cold climates (10 F to 32 F), the fixures be left on continuously (day and night), as lamp starting can be problematic 
during after temperature dips into the single-digits (and below).  Leaving lamps burning continuously during cold weather 
will alleviate potential starting issues caused by cycling lamps on in the eveining and off in the daytime.  
Lamps will also not exhibit full intensity at temperatures below 32 F, and may appear very dim at temperatures below 10 F.

Lamp exhibits a rolling or spiraling effect

Turn the luminaire off for five seconds, and then turn off for two seconds.  Repeat this procedure 5-10 times.  The rolling or 
spiraling should stop.  If the lamp continues to roll or spiral, remove the lamp from the luminaire, wipe it with a clean rag, 
and reinsert the lamp 180 degrees from its previous orientation.  If the lamp continues to appear unstable, contact the 
factory for further assistance.

Condensation appears inside luminaire

Polycarbonate lens is not seated correctly, and/or lens retaining clips are not seated fully into channel which contains the 
lens lip and the silicone gasket, or EPDM Rubber washer between luminaires is not compressed properly.

System Checklist & Troubleshooting 

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SYSTEM CHECKLIST (PRIOR TO ENERGIZING)

The circuit may be energized after the following items have been completed:
        
A.  Luminaires are properly fastened and lamps are properly installed and seated within the lampholders

B.  Lens is installed and is properly compressing the silicone gasket

C.  All primary connections have been made with the proper electrical connectors

8020 Queenair Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Ph: (800) 551-5012
Fax: (301) 963-3050
Email: [email protected]

ECLS Manual 6-08

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Summary of Contents for ECLS

Page 1: ...08 c 2008 Cathode Lighting Systems Cathode Lighting Systems Inc 8020 Queenair Drive Gaithersburg MD 20879 Ph 800 551 5012 Fax 301 963 3050 Email Info CathodeLightingSystems com INSTALLATION MANUAL Mo...

Page 2: ...sible below the shoulder of the lens fastener This will allow the lens fastener to be moved up and out of the way to remove the lens 8020 Queenair Drive Gaithersburg MD 20879 Ph 800 551 5012 Fax 301 9...

Page 3: ...aire is designed to be securely fastened on each of its four corners Rubber sealing plug do not remove unless it is being replaced with a liquid tight fitting or being coupled to an adjacent luminaire...

Page 4: ...TACHING CONDUIT TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LUMINAIRE If it is required that the conduit penetration location be concealed a standard 7 8 hole may be drilled in the back of the luminaire making sure the h...

Page 5: ...r the fasteners may be tightened 1 long x 1 2 trade size galvanized electrical nipple and locknuts to be provided by installing electrical contractor Place the ends of the luminaire together and tight...

Page 6: ...Ph 800 551 5012 Fax 301 963 3050 Email Info CathodeLightingSystems com ECLS Manual 6 08 c 2008 Cathode Lighting Systems Ballasts are available either in 120 volt or 277 volt models Primary amperage i...

Page 7: ...sketed channel Correct End of lens sits evenly spaced within the gasket Incorrect End of lens is too close to the outside wall of the gasket channel Incorrect End of lens is too close to the inside wa...

Page 8: ...or spiraling effect Turn the luminaire off for five seconds and then turn off for two seconds Repeat this procedure 5 10 times The rolling or spiraling should stop If the lamp continues to roll or spi...

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