Techni-Lux IL-TRACKER250S/1, Manual

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Lamp
Make sure fixture is cool and disconnected from power mains before any service.
Do not touch the lamp glass with bare fingers. Wear eye protection when handling lamp.
When operating, always allow the lamp to cool at least 5 minutes before attempting to re-strike
the lamp. Not doing so can cause damage to the fixture and lamp. This fixture uses a 250w
Metal Halide Discharge lamp. Either a CSD250/2 from GE or a MSD250/2 from Phillips can be
fitted. Both lamps have an average rated life of 3000 hours. The lamp manufacturer determines
the rated lamp life under specific test conditions. Factors such as the number of strikes, lamp
orientation, line voltage and lamp temperature all affect the actual number of hours a lamp will
operate. Lamp temperature is the most controllable and with routine cleaning and maintenance,
can be kept in the optimal range to allow the maximum possible life. As Discharge lamps age, the
glass envelope becomes weaker increasing the chance of failure due to the high internal
pressures. Rupture could result in damage to the fixture and/or injure people nearby. Lamp
manufacturers state operating a lamp beyond its rated number of hours constitutes a considerable
risk for lamp rupture. Lamp manufacturers recommend lamps be replaced once the rated life of a
lamp has been reached.
Lamp Installation
1. Physically disconnect fixture from power mains.
2. Locate the Top Cover, loosen the 3
Fastening Screws and remove.
3. Locate the Lamp Cover, loosen the 2
Fastening Screws and remove. Do not
proceed until cover is cool.
4. Remove old lamp (if installed). Never
handle lamps with bare hands. Dispose of
lamp properly.
5. Insert new lamp into socket. Ensure lamp
is firmly and properly seated.
6. Visually align lamp, see Lamp Alignment,
before replacing covers.
7. Carefully replace Lamp Cover (2 screws)
and Top Cover (3 screws).
Top
Cover
Lamp
Fastening
Screws
Fastening
Screws
Lamp
Cover
Do not operate Fixture without covers!