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SKU 95059 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 Page 6
Care and Troubleshooting of your HID Lights
CAUTION: The lens of the lamps must be kept clean. The lamps should be handled with care,
giving special attention to bulb.
WARNING: NEVER TOUCH THE BULB WITH YOUR BARE HANDS! The oil from your fingers
will cause the bulb to explode!
Maintain proper electrical wiring polarity to prevent damage to the lamp.1.
Protect the quartz arc tube when handling the lamp. Keep the arc lamp clean. Do not touch 2.
the quartz tube or the inside surface of the reflector. If tube or reflector are dirty, clean with
rubbing alcohol. Allow to dry completely before lighting.
The bulb and ballast are sensitive to external operating temperature. Do not expose to 3.
extremely high or low ambient temperature.
Periodically clean the lamp by wiping with a lint free towel or swab immersed in denatured 4.
alcohol. Allow to dry completely before lighting.
While HID bulbs last considerably longer than halogen bulbs, several characteristics indicate 5.
that a bulb is approaching the end of its life-span. Initial symptoms of end-of-life include
low light output and/or intermittent starting. Visual signs include blackening at the ends of
the arc tube and electrode tip deterioration. Note that HID bulbs contain metals, including
mercury, that can be harmful to the environment. Please dispose of any HID bulb in ac-
cordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
All lamps have a limited lifespan. However, if you are experiencing problems with your HID 6.
light inspect the following:
Bulbs:7.
Inspect for broken arc tube or outer lamp jacket•
Check connection where lamp broken where glass meets the base•
Make a visual inspection of the bulb for broken or loose components in lamp envelope•
Inspect for arc tube end blackening•
Inspect for deposits inside the outer glass envelope•
Ballast and Capacitor points-of-failure:9.
Attempt ignition a second time after properly resetting the ballast by disconnecting, •
waiting 15 seconds, and then reconnecting the connectors attached to the lid.
Are you using identical replacement lamps? Your ballast will not work with incorrect watt-•
age lamps.
Avoid possible overheat due to ambient temperature•
Inspect for miswiring/pinched wires•
Inspect ballast housing and wiring for mechanical damage•
The Bulb is the only replacement part offered. Call 1-800-444-3353 to order the bulb.