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GUIDE TO HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS
High Pressure Sodium lamps are one of the most efficient HID sources avail-
able today. These lamps are used for general lighting applications where high
efficiency and long life are desired while color rendering is not critical. Typical
applications include street lighting, parking lot lighting, building floodlighting
and general area lighting.
LUMALUX PLUS
®
/ ECO
®
AND LUMALUX PLUS
®
— These environmentally
friendlier lamps contain significantly less Mercury than standard high pressure
sodium lamps. They will not cycle at the end of life and are rated for 30,000
hours life. All lamps operate on existing high pressure sodium ballasts.
LUMALUX Plus / ECO lamps are designed with lead-free bases and they pass
the existing Federal TCLP limits.*
LUMALUX
®
AND LUMALUX / ECO — Available in a broad range of wattages, in
both clear and coated configurations, LUMALUX and LUMALUX / ECO lamps
are ideal for a variety of applications. LUMALUX medium based lamps are
available in wattages ranging from 35-150 watts while mogul based lamps are
offered in 50-1000 watts. The mogul based LUMALUX / ECO lamps operate
on standard high pressure sodium ballasts and pass the Federal TCLP test.*
LUMALUX STANDBY — These lamps are designed with two arc tubes to pro-
vide instant restrike capability in the event of a momentary power interruption.
With almost twice the life of standard high pressure sodium lamps, LUMALUX
Standby lamps are a great way to reduce maintenance costs.
SOX — These energy efficient low pressure sodium lamps emit a characteristic yellow light that is ideal for certain exterior street and area lighting.
* based on NEMA LL Series Standards
LUMALUX, LUMALUX / ECO, LUMALUX PLUS / ECO, AND LUMALUX STANDBY LAMPS
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE COMPLIED WITH TO AVOID RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND POOR LAMP PERFORMANCE.
I. OPERATE WITH COMPATIBLE BALLAST AND FIXTURE ONLY:
This lamp must be operated in a fixture and ballast which has an ANSI designation identical to that found on the lamp outer glass bulb. (with the exception of the
LU/PLUS on Cooper ignitor 220C173G11, which may have compatibility issues).
II. ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD:
Do not remove or insert lamp when power is on. If outer glass bulb is broken, shut off power immediately and remove lamp after it has cooled.
III. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
See catalog for specific operating parameters.
1. A specially designed socket which is electrically rated to withstand a 4000 volt pulse is required for all High Pressure Sodium lamps except for the 750 and
1000 watt lamps which require a socket rated to withstand a 5000 volt pulse.
2. These lamps have a vacuum jacket and may implode if broken. For added safety, wear safety glasses and gloves when installing or removing lamps.
3. To avoid burn injury, allow lamp to cool before removing from fixture.
4. Screw lamp firmly but not forcibly into socket to avoid breakage.
5. Replace lamps at or before end of rated life. (See catalog for rated life.)
6. Never install it into an ordinary household socket.
7. This lamp may be operated in any position.
IV. PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
To reduce the possibility of a rupture and premature lamp failure:
1. Do not use with luminaires which would cause an excessive increase in arc-tube operating voltage.
2. Do not expose operating lamp to moisture (such as, rain, sleet or snow).
3. Replace lamp if outer glass bulb has been scratched, cracked, or damaged in any way.
4. Electrically insulate any metal support in contact with the outer glass bulb to avoid glass decomposition.
V. BROKEN ARC-TUBE: Take care in handling and disposing of this lamp. If arc-tube is broken, avoid skin contact with any of the contents and fragments. See
Product Safety Data Sheet for further details.
WARNING
H
I
D
HERMETIC
END SEAL
DOME MOUNT SUPPORT
ALUMINA ARC-TUBE
WEATHER RESISTANT
GLASS ENVELOPE
VACUUM
RESIDUE GAS GETTER
BRASS DATE
RECORDING BASE
STEEL
FRAME
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