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edge of the filter).  The recommended method to attach the filter brackets is to tighten each 
screw a little bit, going around to all six screws several times, rather than tightening first one 
completely and then another screw.  Tighten only enough to hold the filters gently in place. 

G.   REPLACING THE LAMPS 

To either remove or install a 

LS-60-254

LS-60-185

LM-60-312

LL-60-352, 

or a

 LL-60-

368

 lamp, first unplug both the yellow, blue and black 115V AC plugs.  Twist the knurled 

knob attached to the cover that holds the cover on.  Let the cover swing free.  Reach in and 
twist the lamp 90° along its axis and remove it from the lamp holders.  Note, the white lamp 
holders are positioned exactly a set distance apart; however, every lamp has a very slight 
tolerance in length so some lamps may fit tightly in the lamp holders, and some might be 
looser.  The lamp manufacturer suggested that gloves be used when installing a new SW lamp 
to keep fingerprints off of the lamp envelope because the oil in your fingers might block some 
transmission of SW ultraviolet light.  Or if you do not use gloves, the manufacturer suggested 
that alcohol be used to wipe any finger marks off the SW lamp after the lamp is installed.  
However, it is estimated that any finger oil would only have a very slight absorbing effect on 
the SW UV, maybe only 

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/

2

% to 3%, so gloves are not absolutely necessary.  Gloves are not 

required for the MW, LW350, or LW370 lamps (since those wavelengths will pass through 
finger oil). 

 

The 

Dual TripleBright II

 has two special circuits that allow the lamps to be turned “on” and 

“off” millions of times without affecting the normal life of the lamps.  However, the lamps 
will fail at some time, usually by failing to come “on”.  A life cycle test was conducted that 
operated three lamps, a 

LS-60-254

, a 

LM-60-312

, and a 

LL-60-352

 with each “on” for about 

5 minutes and then “off” for about 39 seconds.  The life test was stopped in Dec. 2000, 
without any lamp failures and they had over 94,000 “on-off” cycles and a total of over 7,588 
“on” hours each.  Another life test had three 

LS-60-254

 lamps each “on” for 8.2 seconds and 

“off” for only 1.8 seconds.  That test was stopped in March 2005, with over 2.52 million “on-
off” cycles and a total of over 10,321 “on” hours 

without any failures

!  

 

The UV output of the 

LM-60-312

LL-60-352, 

and 

LL-60-368

 lamps will be reduced as the 

lamp is used.  One UV depreciation test indicates that the 

LS-60-254

 lamp will have about a 

20% reduction in about 7,000 hours.  Those same tests indicate that the 

LL-60-352

 lamp will 

have about a 22% reduction, and the 

LM-60-312

 lamp will have about a 55% reduction both 

in about 7,000 hours. 

 

H.

     

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 

Because the fan draws in air from the outside of the case, it is important to clean the inside of 
the 

Dual TripleBright II

 from time to time.  Every six months (depending on the 

environment) is suggested.  The reflector, lamps, and filters should be wiped off with a clean 
cloth to remove any dust.  Also the SW UV might affect the blue powder coat finish that is on 
the inside of the cover (in direct exposure to the SW UV) and turn it into dust, which just adds 
to the dust that needs to be removed.       
 

I.     ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 

An electrical schematic of the 

Dual TripleBright II

 is shown on the last page of these 

instructions. 

 

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Страница 1: ...53 7 nm the LM 60 312 is the medium wave MW lamp and has a peak output at approximately 312 nm the LL 60 352 is the long wave LW350 lamp and has peak output at approximately 352 nm and the LL 60 368 i...

Страница 2: ...e displays For short wave it uses one or two custom made quartz lamps that are very resistant to bulb solarization For medium wave it uses one or two custom made lamps with a special erythemal also ca...

Страница 3: ...protect the Dual TripleBright II during shipping All that protective material Styrofoam peanuts or bubble pack must be removed to clear the fan opening and air exit before the light is operated Make...

Страница 4: ...Page 4 of 10 NEVER PLUG ALL THREE CORDS INTO THE SAME POWER STRIP Always make sure the yellow cord it powered on at least 20 sec before the black cord See next photo...

Страница 5: ...on the end where the power cords enter the light E COOLING FAN The Dual TripleBright II has a built in cooling fan to maintain the lamps at its most efficient operating conditions by maintaining an o...

Страница 6: ...r and measuring the actual 253 7 nm transmission When the light is not being used turn it off to reduce the filter s exposure to excessive ultraviolet Turning the light on and off frequently has no ef...

Страница 7: ...s that allow the lamps to be turned on and off millions of times without affecting the normal life of the lamps However the lamps will fail at some time usually by failing to come on A life cycle test...

Страница 8: ...I but will also work for any Instant Start or Rapid Start fluorescent type lights that do not require starters Contrast and Safety Goggles GB These goggles will block all ultraviolet from getting in y...

Страница 9: ...orescent minerals and their localities ultraviolet lamps and related matters The yearly or biennial Journal of the Fluorescent Mineral Society publishes technical articles of lasting interest FMS memb...

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