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pulled out from the light head by an entangled cord.
Should the bulb in your Halcyon 18 watt HID or halogen light become
damaged, it can be easily replaced by following these simple steps:
1. Remove the Goodman handle and reflector assembly from the light
head.
2. Carefully remove the lamp cover (test tube) from the slug assembly.
Pull the cover straight off; a twisting action is more likely to break
the glass tube. It is advisable to use a protective barrier such as a rag
to protect your hand from a possible break in the glass lamp cover. Be
especially careful with the 18 watt HID lamp; the bulb is quite long and
care needs to be used to prevent breaking the tip of the bulb.
3. Visually inspect the bulb and filament (halogen) or capsule (HID) for
damage. If jarred, bulbs occasionally come loose in the socket. If the
halogen filament appears intact, use a clean, oil-free rag to adjust the
position of the bulb; touching the bulb leaves natural skin oils on
the bulb and can cause uneven heating and premature failure of the
bulb. Apply a thin layer of silicone grease, like Dow Corning 111 Valve
Lubricant, to the outside edge of the base (over the serial number on
the HID bulb). Press the bulb gently into the socket, making sure that
both posts are securely seated. Check to see if the light is now working
by turning the switch on while the battery is plugged in. Do not allow
halogen lights to burn above water for more than one minute. If the
light now works, clean the assembly as discussed in step 5 and then
continue to step 6.
4. If you discover that the filament of a halogen bulb is damaged, or find
any broken parts or sections of the HID bulbs, remove the bulb from
the bulb socket. Open the package containing the new bulb. Do not
touch the new bulb with your fingers. Apply a thin layer of silicone
grease, like Dow Corning 111 Valve Lubricant, to the outside edge of
the base (over the serial number on the HID bulb). Press the bulb gen-
tly into the socket, making sure that both posts are securely seated. If
there is any doubt that the bulb may have been contaminated by your
touch, you should clean the bulb before its first use. Take a clean cloth
dipped in a small amount of rubbing/isopropyl alcohol and gently
brush off the bulb surface.
5. Wipe the bulb assembly O-rings clean with a cloth. Wipe out any mois-
ture that might have accumulated in the lamp cover.
6. After cleaning the bulb slug O-rings and the lamp cover, gently place
the glass cover over the bulb slug and push it into place. Make sure
that the lamp cover is seated all the way to the bottom O-ring on the
slug assembly.
7. Place the bulb slug assembly back into the light head, focusing the
light to a tight beam and locking down the screw. Do not allow halogen
lights to burn above water for more than one minute.