ARUBA SUN SERIES - LIGHTING SYSTEM USER MANUAL

ARUBA SUN SERIES - LIGHTING SYSTEM USER MANUAL

1 INTRODUCTION Thank you and congratulations for choosing Hamilton products. For over 20 years Hamilton has been providing aquarium lighting and leads the aquarium industry in product development, quality and innovation. Worldwide Hamilton is the #1 choice in aquarium lighting for educational and research institutions, large public aquariums and aquarium enthusiasts. Over the years other companies have come and gone, not backed their products leaving unhappy customers behind. We are committed to provide all of our customers with the high quality products and outstanding customer service they have come to expect from Hamilton s products and knowledgeable staff. Our lighting fixtures are design to provide you the optimum light needed to successfully maintain your aquarium. LIGHTING Lighting is one of the most important elements in an aquarium. Lighting is a crucial factor in creating and maintaining a healthy marine environment for your aquarium inhabitants. Lighting is needed for aquatic plants and animals to sustain life functions. Light is also used to display the natural beauty of the tank and its inhabitants. The typical coral reef receives an amount of solar radiation that was difficult, until now, to match in an aquarium, particularly in terms of light intensity and spectrum. It is important to follow our recommended bulb replacement schedule to maintain high spectral output of lamps over time. Life of a Bulb: Lamps have a rated life of several years; however their beneficial aspects decline before the eye can detect the changes. The life and health of your marine inhabitants are directly related to know when lamps should be replaced. To be assured of optimum high spectral output, we recommend to change the lamps on a set schedule before seeing the visual signs of lamp failure loss of lumens or change in color spectrum. Hamilton Technology recommended Replacement bulb schedule T5 Fluorescent tubes every 10-12 months

. SAFETY WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BELOW MAY RESULT IN A FIRE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE 2 WARNING Run system only at US standard 120 volt. Do not place objects on top of this product. Do not hang unit by power or lamp cord. Do not use an ungrounded 2 prong outlet or timer. Ventilating fan must be running when any light is in operation. Do not plug or unplug the system lamp cords while ballasts are running. Turn off and unplug Light System before touching Aquarium or Light System. Shut off the power (electricity) prior to bulb replacement, and maintenance to avoid injury. This is not a water or moisture proof system. Water or moisture should not come in contact with any part of the system. A glass or acrylic lens is required to cover the entire top of the aquarium to avoid moisture evaporation or water contact with lighting system. Do not place electrical items (power outlets, timers, ballasts, electrical cord connections, etc.) behind or under the aquarium. Avoid accidental water spillage or splash on electrical items, place on a dry, protected shelf away from water splash. All plug connections must be tight, do not leave gaps between the cord connections. Do not use this system if any part has been in contact with water (even if still operational), electrical contacts may become corroded by water exposure. Unit operates at high temperatures. Lamps get very hot, allow unit to cool before touching and keep children and pets away from system. Never modify, alter or rewire this system. Doing so creates a potentially hazardous situation and voids the manufacturer s warranty. Create a routine maintenance schedule (clearing dust from ventilating fans, checking for water splatter and corrosion, replacing bulbs, etc.) this may be performed by the user. Connect lighting system to Hamilton 3-prong grounded Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet (we recommend using the 5 outlet shock buster GFCI) and heavy duty grounded timers, only. Do not use an ungrounded 2 prong timer. In the event of a system malfunction, un-plug the system immediately, after unplugging the system call the manufacture and obtain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) to return for repair

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARUBA SUN SERIES 3 READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 310-217-0036 FOR CUSTOMER CARE ASSISTANCE ARUBA SUN SERIES CONTENTS: System Bulbs T5 Reflectors LED Transformer 1. Unpack the box CAREFULLY. 2. Remove packaging material from the fixture. 3. Verify that your order was shipped complete: fixture, bulbs, 2-T5 reflectors and LED transformer. 4. Verify the unit will fit into your canopy. 5. For easier mounting: hold the fixture inside your canopy and mark the location where you will be mounting the screws (not included) that will hold the reflector in place. Note: If you have an easy access to your canopy it is will be best to install the reflector into the canopy before placing the bulbs onto the system. Read all the instructions before installation to find out what will be easier for your application. 6. Install the T5 bulbs into appropriate sockets 1.) For both lamp ends, unscrew the end cap sleeves from end cap 2.) Slide both end cap sleeves onto lamp with threads facing contact housing. out towards the mounting lamp pins

3.) Place the bulb pins horizontally into each socket and carefully 4.) Screw the end cap sleeve back onto end cap contact until it push pins into end cap mounts until they are secured in place. has a tight seal. Make sure the T5 lamps are in full contact Make sure the bulb pins make full contact with the metal pins with the red rubber ring to ensure a moisture proof seal. the socket contact. This ensures a safe operation and avoids burning of either bulb and/or end cap. 4 7. Mount the T5 reflectors: Place each reflector over the T5 bulb then center the reflector. Place your hands over the reflector and under the bulb (were reflector clips are located) and gently press the reflector clip onto the bulb. Then turn the reflector to your desired position. 8. Once the bulbs, sockets and T5 reflector have been mounted to the Aruba Sun you can mount it to you canopy. You will need 4 screws (not included). Carefully screw the reflector to the desire location or you can follow the note on step 5. 9. Place the fixture lamp cord in a location away from water. 10. Before connecting the system into the power supply verify that all connections are secure and that all of the lamps are properly installed. 11. Plug the fixture into a timer (optional) then to a GFI outlet. 12. Follow all safety precautions listed on the first page of your manual. 13. Keep manual and purchase receipt in a secure location for future reference.

TROUBLESHOOTING If T5 Fluorescent bulb(s) does not come on: If all lamps do not light with 10 seconds turn off the system. Re-examine all connections between the bulbs and the end caps. Examine lamp for possible damages to the pins. Exchange lamp with a known working lamp. All lamps must be installed for system to operate properly. Switch lamps from socket to socket. Check your electrical source. Make sure the ballast is plugged into power properly. If both of the Fluorescent bulbs are not working after you re-examine everything it is likely to be a ballast problem. Contact manufacture. 5 If T5 Fluorescent bulb(s) come ON and OFF: Unplug the system and check for a bad contact between the lamps and the socket. My circuit breaker or power strip trips every time I turn on the ballast: The circuit might be overloaded. A standard house circuit is 15 amps: calculate the amount of amperage going into the circuit. Metal Halide ballast takes up to 6 amps each and T5 or Power Compact ballasts take up to 1.82 amps. Verify that you do not have too many items going into the same circuit. HAMILTON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES: The company disclaims liability for incidental and consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability, with respect to this product. This writing constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No waiver or amendment shall be valid unless in writing signed by the company. WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS: Hamilton Technology warrants this product to the original purchaser against defective material and workmanship that occurs during normal use for 12 months from the date of the original purchase. Hamilton will, at Hamilton s option, either repair or replace same without charge. EXCLUSIONS: 1. Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, subjecting the product to any but the specified electrical service, other than normal and ordinary use of the product, subjecting the product to any abnormal working conditions or any other failure not resulting from defects in materials or workmanship. 2. The manufacture shall not be liable for any damaged to products not in their original packaging. 3. Damage resulting from modification, tampering with or attempted repair by anyone other than the company. 4. Transfer of product to someone other than the original consumer purchaser.