Safety Information - Lucky Reptile Bright Sun Mode D'emploi

Lamp Life and Changing Lamps:
• The Bright Sun Lamps have an average life of 6000h
• The UV performance decreases constantly and is at about 50% of the original value after 3500h
• For protecting the ballasts, lamps should be replaced in time at their end of life. The end of life can be
recognized by:
• Significant reduction in brightness
• Significant changes in the spectrum (light colour)
• Lamp goes out and restarts often without apparent reason
• Lamp does not ignite properly or not at all
• Before replacing a lamp, make sure that the luminaire is disconnected from the wall socket
• Consider that the lamps get very hot. Let them cool down before replacing

Safety Information:

• The lamp emits UV and is only for reptile use
• The lamp is to be operated in a way that humans are not exposed to UV.
• Never look directly into the lamp
• Switch off the lamp when doing maintenance and cleaning operations inside the vivarium
• Disconnect the lamp from the wall socket before changing lamps and make sure the lamp has cooled down.
• The lamp must only be used in suitable luminaires and with correct ballast or gear box
• Lampholders must be suitable up to 5 kV.
• The use of more than one lamp on one ballast is not allowed.
• Never use lamps that are damaged
• Lamps that do not ignite are to be switched off immediately. Depending on the ballast/gear box high
voltages can apply!
• Do not tamper with the lamp. The front glass must not be removed!
• Do not undercut the minimum distances for the respective model
• The recommended ambient temperature is from -10° to 40°C.
• The lamp has to be protected from humidity and must not get in contact with water
• Do not cover the lamp with flammable materials
• The manufacturer is not responsible for injuries or damage to property caused by improper use of the
lamp. The user has to ensure the correct operation
Disposing the lamp
The Bright Sun lamps belong to gas discharge lamps like fluorescent tubes and compact energy saving
lamps. Due to their mercury content they must not be disposed with the normal trash. The lamps can be
disposed free of charge at communal collection sites. The manufactures then ensure correct disposal of
the lamp.
Warranty
We grant a warranty of 12 months from the date of purchase on material defects if the daily use is not
exceeding 8 hours. The warranty is not valid if unsuitable or third party ballasts or lamp holders are used.
Please contact your vendor in case of a warranty claim.