Industry Relations & Standards
Document No.:
Revision No.:
Issue Date:
DQ4-144-067
E
09-08-2006
Subject: Warning – Metal Halide Display/Optic Lamps [HMI, HMD, HMP, HSD, HSR, HTI, HCD]
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WARNING:
In accordance with ANSI/IESNA Standard RP-27, Display/Optic metal halide lamps are a Risk
Group 3 product.
Read and understand this warning before using this lamp!
THIS LAMP EMITS ULTRAVIOLET AND INFRARED RADIATION. ALWAYS WEAR
SUITABLE EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING NEAR THIS LAMP. THIS LAMP
OPERATES AT HIGH PRESSURE AND AT HIGH TEMPERATURE AND MAY
SHATTER UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS LAMP MUST BE USED IN A FIXTURE THAT
HAS A SUITABLE PROTECTIVE SHIELD AND/OR SCREEN TO PROTECT PEOPLE
AND SURROUNDINGS AGAINST THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM LAMP SHATTERING AND EXPOSURE TO INFRARED
OR ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION.
RUPTURE & RADIATION (UV-IR-VISIBLE) HAZARD:
1. All Display/Optic metal halide lamps operate at high internal pressures (upwards of 500psi or
35bar possible) and may unexpectedly rupture resulting in the discharge of hot fragments
(approximately 800°C / 1472°F) of quartz and/or metal particles, as well as the release of
mercury/mercury vapor. In the event of such a rupture, there is a risk of personal injury, burns
and fire.
2. All Display/Optic metal halide lamps generate ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR) and visible
radiation during operation. This radiation can cause permanent damage to the eyes (including
blindness) and serious injury to the skin (including burns and blistering). To avoid eye
damage, other personal injury and/or property damage, the lamp MUST be operated in a
suitable fixture.
3. A suitable fixture is one that will prevent the arc from being viewed directly while operating,
and in the event of a lamp rupture, will prevent hot (up to 800°C / 1472°F), flying fragments of
quartz and/or metal from escaping into the area.
4. To minimize the risk of a lamp rupture, replace the lamp at or before the end of rated life (see
OSRAM SYLVANIA product catalog for rated life) or when the lamp shows signs of
blackening.
5. The discharge vessel of Display/Optic metal halide lamps is constructed of quartz glass that is
filled with a quantity of mercury, elemental metals and/or rare earth elements. These lamps
are
not
at positive pressure when cold (not operating, at room temperature).
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GENERAL SAFETY & INSTALLATION TIPS
BROKEN LAMPS (MERCURY VAPOR RELEASE AND DISPOSAL):
