Owner`s manual

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a fracon of the power of a halogen lamp. HID has quickly become the
standard for exploraon-grade lighng systems. Halcyon's Explorer and
Apollo lights require very lile aenon beyond the care given to a halogen
light. Although it produces 5% of its output when rst ignited, the HID light
requires a few seconds (usually 15-20) to produce full output. Also, if power
to the lamp is lost or turned o (such as with an underwater pluggable
cord), the light ballast must be allowed a brief period to reset before being
reignited. Halcyon HID lights only require a brief 5 - 10 seconds.
The ballast in an HID lighng system provides the proper starng voltage to
strike and maintain the arc, and it regulates the proper current to the lamp
once the arc is established. Ballasts are not interchangeable among dierent
types of HID lamps. A ballast design incorporates electronic circuitry to
provide specic lamp/ballast operang characteriscs.
With adequate care as outlined in this manual, your HID lamp should last
approximately 750 hours.
Special Considerations for HID Lighting Systems
The light emied from the HID arc tube is intense and appropriate safety
precauons relang to exposure protecon are required. Metal halide
bulbs operate at very high temperatures and pressures. The glass lamps
should be handled with care giving special aenon to the quartz arc tube.
The Halcyon HID light is a DC lamp; proper electrical wiring polarity must
be observed to prevent damage to the lamp. Only cered Halcyon repair
technicians are authorized to work on Halcyon products; non-cered work
voids your Halcyon warranty.
CAUTION: Ultraviolet, visible and infrared radiaon is emied from metal ha-
lide lamps. Possible skin or eye irritaon can result from exposures exceeding
15 minutes. Do not stare at exposed lamp in operaon. During operaon, the
bulb should be enclosed in a housing to prevent injury. Do not remove bulb
from equipment unl it has cooled. Never handle the bulb when it is operat-
ing. Keep your face away from the light head during ignion and operaon.
Protect the arc tube when handling the lamp. Keep
the arc lamp clean. Do not touch the arc tube of the
21 wa HID, the inside surface of the reector and
the connecng wires. Contaminaon can degrade
lamp performance or cause premature failures. If
necessary, clean the lamp by wiping with a lint-
free towel. Any interacon with the bulb should be
conducted very carefully. Bulbs break easily when
handled improperly and are not covered by warranty.
While HID bulbs last considerably longer than
halogen bulbs, you should be aware of several
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21 watt HID Bulb