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Ball Chain Assembly
Step 1.
Attach a Chain Connector to each Large Split Ring (Figure 6). If necessary,
use needle-nose pliers to pry and hold open the Split Rings.
Step 2.
Connect one end of each Ball Chain to a Chain Connector on the Large
Split Rings. The last ball of each chain will “snap” onto the connector (Figure 6).
Step 3.
Take the loose end of one Ball Chain and thread it through the Chain Grip
(Figure 6 detail) then through the Guide Hole in the side and near the of the S2
Bar (Figure 7). Direct the loose end of the chain over the spacer inside the A3
Bar (Figure 7). If this proves difficult, attach a twist-tie to the end of the chain to
help lead the chain over the spacer. Repeat this step to install the Ball Chains on
both sides and at each tier of the Frame.
Step 4.
Attach a Chain Connector and Small Split Ring to the end of each Ball
Chain (Figure 7). Repeat this step for all Light Fixtures.
Step 5.
Find the two slots with the “T”-shaped tabs in the top of each Light
Fixture. Hook each hanging Small Split Ring around the “T”-shaped tabs
(Figure 8).
Tip
: angle the ring around one side of the T, then the other.
Adjusting the Fixtures
Step 1.
Check the Ball Chains to make sure they are correctly positioned and
move freely through the Chain Grips when pinched.
Important:
Support
the Light Fixture with one hand when pinching the Chain Grips.
Step 2.
Adjust the height of the Light Fixture one side at a time by pulling the
chain out of the Chain Grip with the least amount of resistance, as shown
in Figure 9.
Important:
While supporting the Fixture with one hand, be
sure the Chain Grip firmly catches the chain before removing your support.
Fixture Use and Safety
Use the power cord only with a properly grounded electrical outlet or
power strip. If water is spilled near the power source, unplug the unit before
you wipe up the water.
Do not put objects on top of the Frame or on Light Fixture.
Always turn off the power to the Light Fixtures when inserting, adjusting or removing Light
Tubes. If you insert a Light Tube when the power is on, it may trigger an auto safety mechanism,
resulting in the light shutting off. If this happens, turn off the Fixture; make sure the Light Tubes
are fully seated in the tube sockets; wait for thirty (30) seconds, then turn the Fixture on again.
This will reset the Light Fixture so the lights operate normally.
For best results, attach a timer to your lights to control the length of time the lights are on and
to be sure your plants get adequate light. Clean the fluorescent tubes monthly with a soft dry
cloth to ensure maximum light output.
T-5 Fluorescent Bulbs contain Mercury and must be disposed in
accordance with Disposal Laws. See www.lamprecycle.org or call
1-800-427-3363 for disposal information.
The light intensity of fluorescent bulbs diminishes over time.
When it’s time to replace your bulbs, please dispose of them safely
at your recycling center.
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under lights, please visit us at www.gardeners.com.
Figure 7
A3 horizontal
bar
Spacer
Guide
Hole
S2
vertical
bar
Ball Chain
Chain
Connector
Small Split
Ring
S2 Vertical
Bar
Pull chain out in a horizontal
direction.
Figure 9
Guide Hole
Chain Grip
Figure 8
T-tab on top
of Fixture
Figure 6
Large Split
Ring
Chain
Connector
Chain Grip
Ball Chain
