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1 Black Dog LED Users Guide Flower Power LED

2 In the box you'll find: 1 new 2 LED growlight! An 8-foot, 14 gauge 120V North American outlet (NEMA 5-15) power cord 1 pair commercial LED hanger clips 1 pair Heavy Duty Ratcheting Light Hangers Please save the protective foam and box your light came in! Safety Be careful while hanging your 2 LED plant growing lights; they're heavy, do not attempt to hang the lights alone! NEVER look directly at the LEDs while they are on; eye damage may result. They're very bright! Don't over-load your electrical circuits- two 2 800's / 's won't t on a standard 15-amp, 110V household circuit! For more information and advice, consult your electrician and see our guide to the safe number of We recommend protective eyewear when viewing or working with plants under our lights. 2 contains UV LEDs, which just like natural sunlight can irritate and damage your eyes. Any UV-blocking eyewear such as sunglasses will work!

3 Hanging your Light We recommend tying a knot at the end of your hanger so they don't pull through

4 Recommendations for Proper Use The footprint recommendations given here are created for photoperiod-sensitive Cannabis or other high-light plants in a square growing area. If your situation is any different (larger, smaller, different crop, etc.) you may need a different footprint size and hanging height.

5 Vegetative vs. Flower The Phyto-Genesis Spectrum in each 2 light is ideal for both vegetative and owering growth; only the largest recommended footprint size differs between stages, due to the different daily periods of illumination. You can use the owering footprint sizes for vegetative growth, although you may need to increase fertilizer and CO 2 to make full use of the extra light. 2 Growing Tips There are two important differences when growing with 2 LEDs: We recommend keeping your growing area 9-10 F5 C warmer than you would with other lights (85 F29 C for Cannabis) to maximize yield. This is because our lights are designed for plants, not humans. If not growing hydroponically, we recommend using fabric pots with our lights; they allow soil to dry out more quickly since our lights aren't heating it as much. This allows faster nutrient cycling and encourages a better root system. Cleaning and Maintenance If your light requires cleaning: Turn off the light and disconnect the power cord. Spray water or a mild glass cleaner onto a soft lint-free towel (NOT onto the LEDs on the bottom of the light!) Gently blot the LEDs with the moist towel until clean. DO NOT RUB THE LEDs! Allow to air-dry, then plug your light back in and turn it on. NEVER spray any liquids directly on or around the LEDs! Issues and Questions Flower Power LED wants you to be satisfied with your 2 light!

6 Please note that our LED growing lights contain infrared and ultraviolet diodes that are outside of humans' visual range, so it is normal for some of the LEDs to appear dim or unlit. If you have any questions or issues with your lights' function, please contact Black Dog LED, not the store it was purchased from. You can: Specifications Acceptable voltage range AC frequency range Operational temperature range Spectrum Warranty Certifications M.T.B.F volts AC Hz -4 to 104 F-20 to 40 C Phyto-Genesis Spectrum covering nm, including UV and IR 5 Years ETL, CE, FCC, RoHS > 50,000 hours Power Factor > 0.98 Fans 70,000 hour expected life MADE IN Model Specifics: COLORADO, U.S.A.

7 Light Wattage (average) Total Fixture Photon Flux (μmol/s) # LEDs BTUs Amps (average) nm UV (<400nm) PAR ( nm) IR (>700nm) 120V 240V Transitioning Plants From Other Lights When switching plants grown under other lights to 2's Phyto- Genesis Spectrum, some shock and/or stalling can occur, as with moving plants between any other different lighting situations. Our LED grow lights are very intense and contain UV light (unlike many grow lights), either of which can shock plants not used to such lighting. To adapt plants to our lights with as little shock as possible, hang the light at twice the recommended hanging height to start. Each day for about a week you can lower the light by 3-4 inches15-20 cm until it is at the recommended hanging height and your plants have adapted.

8 When starting seeds under our lights it is ne to use the normal footprint and hanging height; when seeds germinate they adjust to the lighting conditions they rst experience. Raising the hanging height of the light higher than normal during germination can lead to leggy, weak seedlings.

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