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GUIDE TO MERCURY VAPOR LAMPS
OSRAM SYLVANIA Mercury lamps are designed primarily for use in general light-
ing applications where good efficiency and long life are desired while color ren-
dering requirements are moderate. Applications include street lighting, industrial
hi-bay, parking lot lighting, and general flood-lighting.
STANDARD MERCURY — Available in a wide range of lamp types from 75-1000
watts, in both clear and coated configurations, Mercury vapor lamps are ideal for
a variety of lighting applications. PAR lamps offer floodlighting and ultra-violet
spectra for special lighting applications.
STANDARD MERCURY “R” LAMPS
I. RUPTURE RISKS: This Mercury lamp is constructed of an outer glass bulb with an internal arc-tube made of quartz. Mercury arc-tubes operate at high pressure
and at very high temperatures and can unexpectedly rupture due to internal causes or external factors such as a ballast failure or misapplication. An arc-tube rup-
ture can burst and shatter the outer glass bulb resulting in the discharge of glass fragments and extremely hot quartz particles. In the event of such rupture,
THERE IS A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, BURNS AND FIRE.
TO REDUCE THESE RISKS:
1. Only operate lamp with compatible ballast and fixture. (See catalog for specific information.)
2. Fixture lens/diffuser material must be able to contain hot lamp fragments (as high as 1832˚F, 1000˚C). If you are uncertain, contact your fixture
manufacturer.
3. Never expose an operating lamp to moisture (such as rain, sleet, or snow).
4. Replace lamp if outer glass bulb is scratched, cracked or damaged in any way.
5. Electrically insulate any metal support in contact with the outer bulb to avoid glass decomposition.
6. Replace lamp at or before the end of rated life. (See catalog for rated life.)
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. ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION EXPOSURE:
WARNING:
THIS LAMP CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SKIN BURN AND EYE INFLAMMATION FROM SHORT WAVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION IF OUTER
ENVELOPE OF THE LAMP IS BROKEN OR PUNCTURED. DO NOT USE WHERE PEOPLE WILL REMAIN FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES
UNLESS ADEQUATE SHIELDING OR OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE USED. LAMPS THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY EXTINGUISH WHEN THE
OUTER ENVELOPE IS BROKEN OR PUNCTURED ARE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE.
THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
U.S.A.: 21 CFR 1040.30 CANADA: SOR/80-381
IV. INSTALLATION:
1. Screw lamp firmly but not forcibly into socket to avoid breakage.
2. To avoid damaging a lamp, never install it into an ordinary household socket.
3. This lamp may be operated in any position.
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.
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