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Instant Restrike
High Pressure Sodium
Dual arc-tube delivers 40,000 hours rated
average life vs. 24,000 hours rated average
life for standard HPS lamps. Extra arc-tube
provides light instantly after momentary
power interruption.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for Ceramalux High Pressure Sodium Lamps
Warnings, Cautions and Operating Instructions 1. If the outer glass bulb is broken, shut off power 5. If a lamp bulb support is used, be sure to insulate the support
immediately and remove the lamp after it has cooled. electrically so as to avoid possible decomposition of the
WARNING: These lamps must be operated in fixtures
bulb glass.
designed for use with High Pressure Sodium lamps.The 2. Use only auxiliary equipment meeting Philips and/or ANSI
fixture wattage rating must match the wattage indicated standards. Use within voltage limits recommended by ballast 6. Do not use this lamp in a fixture which redirects a substantial
on the outer glass bulb. Do not scratch the outer bulb or manufacturer. portion of the energy toward the arc tube and its immediate
subject it to pressure as this could cause the outer bulb to A. Operate lamp only within specified limits of operation. vicinity, as this may lead to very early lamp failure.
crack or shatter. A partial vacuum in the outer bulb may B. For total supply load refer to ballast manufacturers
7.Take care in handling and disposing of lamps. If arc tube
cause glass to fly if the glass is struck. Operating the lamp electrical data.
is broken, avoid skin contact with any of them contents
improperly may result in PERSONAL INJURY,
3. Protect lamp base, socket and wiring against moisture, or fragments.
PROPERTY DAMAGE, BURNS AND FIRE.
corrosive atmospheres and excessive heat.
8.The arc tube of this lamp contains sodium and mercury.
4. Replace the lamp if the outer glass bulb has been scratched, Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and
cracked or damaged in any way. local requirements.
Instant Restrike High Pressure Sodium Lamps
Extra arc tube offers light instantly after momentary power interruption
and will provide 80% light output within 12 minutes
For applications where instant restrike is not required,
rated average life is 40,000 hours
Operates on standard HPS ballasts and auxiliary equipment
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for Ceramalux RetroLux High Pressure Sodium Lamps
Warnings, Cautions and Operating Instructions If a lamp bulb support is used, be sure to insulate the support Do not use this lamp in a fixture which redirects a substantial
electrically to avoid possible decomposition of the bulb glass. portion of the energy toward the arc tube and its immediate
CAUTION: Electric discharge lampUse only with proper
Do not scratch the bulb or subject it to pressure, as it could vicinity, as this may lead to very early lamp failure.
circuits and auxiliary equipment designed to produce
fail violently. If the outer bulb is broken, turn off the lamp and NOTICE: For total supply load, add auxiliary (ballast) watts
established electrical values for this lamp. Operating the lamp
replace it promptly. to lamp watts.
improperly may result in damage to equipment or personal
injury, for which the lamp manufacturer does not assume The arc tube of this lamp contains sodium and mercury. Use
any responsibility. appropriate care in disposal. Protect lamp base, socket and wiring
against moisture, corrosive atmospheres and excessive heat.
1) Rated average life is the life obtained, on the average, 5) Electrically insulated support for bulb may be 9) For use in fixtures which do not redirect a substantial
from large representative groups of lamps in laboratory required, especially in horizontal and nearly horizontal portion of the energy toward the arc tube; otherwise
tests under controlled conditions at 10 or more operating operating positions. very early failure is anticipated.
hours per start. It is based on survival of at least 50% of 6) Fixtures should be designed so that sockets and wiring 10) Operates at rated output on ANSI 400W S145 ballasts.
the lamps and allows for individual lamps or groups of withstand starting pulse up to 5000 volts for 1000 watts 11) UV filtered design (FadeBlock).
lamps to vary considerably from the average. For lamps and WHITE SON types and 4000 volts for other sizes.
with a rated average life of 24,000 hours, life is based 12) Heat resisting glass bulb.
7) C150S55 and C150S56 lamps are not electrically
on survival of 67% of the lamps. 13) PAR-38 (one piece)
interchangeable. Different ballasts are required for the
2) Approximate lumen values listed are for vertical proper operation of each lamp type. ANSI type S55 14) Nickel plated brass base.
operation of the lamp. ballast is for the 55-volt (normal) lamp and the ANSI This product utilizes ALTO Lamp Technology. ALTO
3) Approximate lumen output at 40% of lamp rated average life. type S56 ballast is for the 100 volt (nominal) lamp. products pass the US EPA's Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
4) Follow fixture manufacturer recommendations regarding 8) This lamp should be shielded from moisture to Procedure (TCLP) for non-hazardous waste status.
proximity of ballast to bulb. prevent breakage.
Philips Lighting Company www.philips.com Philips Lighting
200 Franklin Square Drive 281 Hillmount Road
P.O. Box 6800 Markham, Ontario
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800 Canada L6C 2S3
1-800-555-0050 1-800-555-0050
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation A Division of Philips Electronics Ltd.
Updated 8/04 P-2220-E
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for Protected MasterColor Ceramic Metal Halide
HPS-Retro White Lamps ED-18 (Vertical Burn 15, Open or Enclosed Fixtures)
Warnings, Cautions and Operating Instructions These lamps are designed to retain all the glass 3. Use only auxiliary equipment meeting Philips and/or
WARNING: These lamps can cause serious skin particles should an arc tube rupture occur.The ANSI standards. Use within voltage limits recommended
R burn and eye inflammation from short wave ultraviolet
radiation if outer envelope of the lamp is broken or
following operating instructions are recommended
to minimize these occurrences.
by ballast manufacturer.
A. Operate lamp only within specified limits of operation.
punctured. Do not use where people will remain for more RELAMP FIXTURES AT OR BEFORE THE END OF B. For total supply load refer to ballast manufacturers
than a few minutes unless adequate shielding or other safety RATED LIFE.Allowing lamps to operate until they electrical data.
precautions are used. Certain lamps that will automatically fail is not advised and may increase the possibility of 4. Periodically inspect the outer envelope. Replace any
extinguish when the outer envelope is broken or punctured inner arc tube rupture. lamps that show scratches, cracks or damage.
are commercially available. This lamp complies with FDA This lamp contains an arc tube with a filling gas
radiation performance standard 21 CFR subchapter J. 5. If a lamp bulb support is used, be sure to insulate the
containing Kr-85 and is distributed by Philips support electrically to avoid possible decomposition of
(USA:21CFR 1040.30 Canada:SOR/DORS/80-381) Lighting Company, a division of Philips Electronics the bulb glass.
If the outer bulb is broken or punctured, turn off North America Corporation, Somerset, New
at once and replace the lamp to avoid possible Jersey, 08875. 6. Protect lamp base, socket and wiring against moisture,
injury from hazardous short wave ultraviolet corrosive atmospheres and excessive heat.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
radiation. Do not scratch the outer bulb or subject INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, BURNS AND FIRE 7.Time should be allowed for lamps to stabilize in color
it to pressure as this could cause the outer bulb to RESULTING FROM AN ARC-TUBE RUPTURE THE when turned on for the first time.This may require
crack or shatter. A partial vacuum in the outer FOLLOWING LAMP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS several hours of operation, with more than one start.
bulb may cause glass to fly if the envelope is struck. MUST BE FOLLOWED: Lamp color is also subject to change under conditions
WARNING: The arc-tube of metal halide lamps of excess vibration or shock and color appearance may
LAMP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: vary between individual lamps.
are designed to operate under high pressure and at
temperatures up to 1000 C and can unexpectedly rupture 1. RELAMP FIXTURES AT OR BEFORE THE END OF 8. Lamps may require 10 to 20 minutes to re-light if there
due to internal or external factors such as a ballast failure or RATED LIFE. Allowing lamps to operate until they fail is is a power interruption.
misapplication. If the arc-tube ruptures for any reason, the not advised and may increase the possibility of inner arc
outer bulb may break and pieces of extremely hot glass tube rupture. 9.Take care in handling and disposing of lamps. If an arc
might be discharged into the surrounding environment. If tube is broken, avoid skin contact with any of the
2. Before lamp installation/replacement, shut power off and contents or fragments.
such a rupture were to happen, THERE IS A RISK OF allow lamp and fixture to cool to avoid electrical shock
PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, and potential burn hazards.
BURNS AND FIRE.
1) Rated average life is the life obtained, on the average, 2) Approximate lumen values listed are for vertical 6) MasterColor Metal Halide Lamps are not recommended
from large representative groups of lamps in laboratory operation of the lamp. for use on dimmers and are not warranted if used on
tests under controlled conditions at 10 or more operat- dimmer systems.
3) Approximate lumen output at 40% of lamp rated average life.
ing hours per start. It is based on survival of at least 50%
This product utilizes ALTO Lamp Technology. ALTO
of the lamps and allows for individual lamps or groups of 4) Performance may not be satisfactory unless operated
products pass the US EPA's Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
lamps to vary considerably from the average. within specified operating positions.
Procedure (TCLP) for non-hazardous waste status.
5) Heat resisting glass bulb.