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X-Cite
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120PC Q User Guide
035-00328R rev. 4
17.1 General tips to help maximize lamp lifetime:
1. Each time the lamp is ignited, the stress on the lamp effectively decreases lamp
life by 5 hours, therefore it is recommended to avoid shutting down the unit
during lunch or short breaks or between users, if being used in a multi-user lab.
2. After lamp ignition, avoid turning the lamp off until it has run for a minimum of 20
minutes.
3. Avoid attempting to strike a hot lamp (note: the X-
Cites’ Intelli-Lamp will prevent
this).
4. Avoid unnecessary movement and jarring of the lamp, especially when it is in
operation or hot.
5. When changing a lamp:
a) Handle the lamp only by the ceramic areas.
b) Never touch the glass envelope of the bulb (inner stem), the inner
surface, or the outer surface of the reflector. If touched, carefully clean
the envelope with alcohol. Skin oils can etch the glass and cause
premature bulb failure.
c) Wear cotton gloves or powder free latex gloves when handling any lamp.
6. Ensure that air filters are kept clear of dust and debris
– even a partially blocked
filter can reduce lamp lifetime to approximately 25% of what is normally
expected.
