3
INSTALLING AND
CONNECTING THE BALLAST
For proper break-in on new lamps, we
recommend that you run the Phantom Ballast
and bulb for at least 12 straight hours after
initial startup. This will improve lamp life and
performance.
1. Find a suitable location for the ballast with
sufficient cooling and away from any heat
source.
2. Install the lamp firmly into the lamp socket
and connect the lamp cord to the ballast.
3. Dimmable ballasts only: Press the dimmer
button to your preferred setting (60%, 75%,
100%, or Super).
4. Plug the power cord into the power input
panel on the side of the ballast.
5. Plug the power cord into the power source
(electrical outlet).
USING THE BADR UNIVERSAL
RECEPTACLE SAFETY CLIP
The wire clip included in this hardware support
bag is designed for all BADR equipped ballasts
sold by Hydrofarm. This clip is to be used
to secure your lamp cord body connection
in place, protecting the fixture from being
unplugged when kicked or moved. It is a single
piece of metal wire with an open-ended prong
configuration (
FIGURE
1).
ATTACHING THE CLIP
1. Remove the safety clip from its packaging.
2. Unplug the ballast power supply cord from
the wall or the timer.
3. Spread the two metal prongs apart so they
fit over the holes on either side of the
BADR. The holes are in the grooved portions
of either side of the fixture lamp cord head.
It may be
helpful
to slide
the piece
of black
plastic
blocking
the outlet
not in use
(
FIGURE
2).
4. Press the
metal
prongs into
the holes
to secure
the clip
(
FIGURE
3
).
5. Plug the
reflector
lamp cord
into the
proper
receptacle.
6. Swing the
support clip
towards
the fixture
lamp cord body so it is aligned with the cord
(
FIGURE 4
).
7. Press the support clip over the lamp cord
head to secure the connection.
8. Plug the ballast back into its power supply.
FIGURE 4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
