Use and Care Manual / Installation Instructions

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Remove the diuser shield by pushing it up with both
hands, then pushing it back far enough for the front to
drop down, and then pull out.
 Grab each end of the bulb (metal ends of tube), rotate
clockwise until you can pull the bulb out.
 Insert the ends of the new bulb into the black ends of the
ballast, then turn counter-clockwise until the bulb snaps
into place.
 Replace the shield by lifting it up and back over the notch
in the back of the cabinet, push up the front until it clears
the front of the diuser frame, pull forward and drop into
place.
Push up and back over
notch in back of cabinet,
then let front drop down
Occasionally you may need to replace a light bulb. It is a simple process, similar to changing the bulb on an aquarium hood.
For part number, see the list on page 26.
NOTE: T5 growing lights running at the default
time of 18 hours per day is considered high use
and the eciency of the bulbs will reduce approx-
imately 10% after 20,000 hours. Bulbs should be
replaced every 18-24 months to ensure best performance.
REPLACING THE LIGHTS