CHAPTER VII
XR Series Warranty Policy and
Instructions for using Xenon Lamps
WARNING !
Xenon lamps are filled with Xenon gas under high pressure. They may explode,
in either the hot or cold state, especially if dropped or mishandled. Always wear
protective safety equipment (a protective face mask with neck guard, chest pro-
tector, heavy clothing and leather gloves) when handling a lamp.
1.
Likelihood of lamp explosion increases with lamp age and darkening. Lamps
should not be operated beyond 125% of warranty life or if they have darkened
considerably.
2.
The protective cover must be left on the lamp during handling and installation.
3.
Avoid looking directly at an operating lamp. This may damage your eyes. There
should be no direct exposure to the eyes or skin from an operating lamp.
4.
The Perko XR Series Xenon lamp warranty is void unless the lamp is operated
according to the recommendations in this information package.
WARRANTY POLICY
1.
Lamp damage or failure caused by mishandling and/or incorrect operation is not
covered by warranty as determined by Perko, Inc.
2.
Warranty is valid only for lamps operated under normal conditions following oper-
ating instructions published by Perko, Inc., specifically including:
A.
provisions for proper cooling of the lamp which provide that the base (con-
nector) temperature does not exceed 230 degrees C.
B.
a periodic lamp maintenance program which provides for cleaning of the
lamp to remove dust, oil and dirt accumulations and inspection of all electrical
connections.
C.
lamp operation within the recommended current ranges described in the
chart below.
3.
All claims are subject to test and verification by Perko, Inc. Warranty forms are
packed with each lamp and include "Purchase Notification" and "Warranty
Registration" forms. The 18 month "Purchase Notification" form must be submitted
within 30 days of initial receipt of the lamp. The "Warranty Registration" form must
be submitted within 10 days of installation of the lamp. Both forms can be found in
the shipping container with the lamp.
4.
In the event of premature lamp failure, a "Lamp Failure Report" form (included
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