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Arc Lamp Power Supplies
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1.3 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Make all connections to or from the power supply with the power off. There may be dangerous voltage
present at the output terminals.
Tighten all lamp housing interconnect cable connections to prevent arcing.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the power supply. Do not use the power supply without its
cover in place. Lethal voltages are present inside.
1.4 FIRE HAZARDS
Lamps are extremely hot during operation, and for several minutes after being shut off. Keep flammable
objects away from the lamp and lamp housing.
Each compatible Newport brand lamp housing is equipped with a condenser lens. The re-focused output
of this lens can cause ignition of flammable targets including but not limited to walls, certain chemicals.
Use only the line cord supplied with the power supply. A substitute line cord may not be rated for high
current.
1.5 LAMP HANDLING
Read all information and warnings provided with lamp.
Never touch any lamp
or the reflector’s inner surface with bare fingers or other contaminates. Skin oil or
other substances can burn into t
he lamp envelope during operation and negatively affect the lamp’s
performance and lifetime.
Always wear appropriate gloves and impact-resistant goggles when handling any lamp. Avoid any
mechanical strain during handling. Do not operate the lamp without all housing panels in place.
Lamps become very hot after only a few minutes of operation (up to 150°C) and remain quite hot for at
least 10 to 15 minutes after being turned off.
Do not run the lamp at more than 10% above its current or power rating. Lamp lifetime will decrease
dramatically.
1.6 LIGHT HAZARDS
These lamps produce considerable ultraviolet and infrared radiation. Avoid excessive exposure of the
eyes or skin to radiation from these lamps.
Utilize protective eyewear and gloves when operating these lamps.