AquaticLife 420624 Owner's manual

DX18 Dimmable Hybrid Fixtures - Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
Models: 420624, 420625, 420626
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Thank you for purchasing an Aquatic Life
T5HO Dimmable Hybrid Fixture.
When maintained properly, this unit will provide you with years
of service. Your dimmable xture features a 0-10 Volt input for
use with an optional controller. This will allow you to adjust the
brightness of the T5HO lamps.
In addition, the power cord uses a C14 type connector, making it
easy to switch the type of power outlet plug or extend the length
of the cord.
The HEP® brand ballasts work with 100-277 V, 50-60 Hz electric
and use end-of-life protection to prevent bad lamps from lighting.
We test each xture ballast prior to shipping the xture.
If lamps do not work in your xture, refer to the
troubleshooting section of this guide.
WARNING: Please read carefully before proceeding with
installation. Your failure to follow any attached instructions and
operating parameters may lead to the product’s failure.
A) READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
B) DANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken
since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the
following situations, do not attempt repairs by yourself; return the appliance to
an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance:
1) If the appliance falls into the water, DON’T reach for it!
First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the
appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.
(Non-immersible equipment only)
2) If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage,
immediately unplug it from the power source. (Immersible
equipment only)
3) Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be
plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
4) Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it
is malfunctioning or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
5) To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet,
position aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall-mounted
receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle
or plug. A “drip loop,” shown in the gure to the
left, should be arranged by the user for each cord
connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle.
The “drip loop” is that part of the cord below the
level of the receptacle, or the connector if an
extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling
along the cord and coming in contact with the
receptacle. If the plug or receptacle does get wet,
DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or
circuit breaker that supplies power to the
appliance. Then, unplug and examine for presence
of water in the receptacle.
C) Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
D) To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters,
reectors, lamp bulbs, and the like.
E) Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking o parts, and before cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull the
plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
F) Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer
may cause an unsafe condition.
G) Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the
weather or to temperatures below freezing.
H) Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed
before operating it.
I) Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
J) If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should
be used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance rating
may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not
be tripped over or pulled.
K) For added safety, the appliance must be plugged into a receptacle
controlled by a GFCI (ground fault interrupter) circuit breaker. The device
must be properly connected to a grounded three-prong receptacle.
L) This appliance is intended FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
M) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Drip
Loop
Contents
24"
#420624
36"
#420625
48"
#420626
Four Lamp Fixture Housing
with 2.4M cord & C14 plug 111
Power Cord, 40cm with
electric outlet plug 111
0-10V Cord, 1.8M with
3.5mm Female Stereo Jack
(Dual Channel)
111
Cord Management Strip 1 1 1
Rectangular LED Bracket 2 4 6
Bracket Screws 6 10 14
Suspension Hardware 2 2 2
Tools Recommended for Installation
Phillips Screwdriver
IMPORTANT!
Please do not return this product to place of purchase
For technical assistance or warranty issues, contact
AquaticLife at 1-888-548-3480 or 1-818-768-6943
or email [email protected]
C14 plugs
3.5mm plug

DX18 Dimmable Hybrid Fixtures - Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
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FIXTURE ASSEMBLY
Step 1 – Turn the end of the suspension hardware counter-
clockwise to widen the end and insert into the opening in the
center of the xture. Slide the suspension hardware to one side of
the xture. Repeat with the other suspension cable and slide to the
opposite side of the xture.
Step 2 – Turn the suspension top clockwise to lock in place.
Step 5– Install the LED xture mounting bracket between the two
T5HO xture housings. The brackets rest in the channels on the
xture housings and are secured with screws.
Step 4 – Install the T5HO lamps of your choice into the
silicone sockets.
I
O
Step 3 – Remove the reector protective lm.
A B
B
A
C
IMPORTANT: The sockets for the inside lamps
are marked with an “I”. The sockets for the outside
lamps are marked with an “O”.

DX18 Dimmable Hybrid Fixtures - Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
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Step 6 – Install your LED xture onto one or several of
the LED brackets. The rectangular bracket has multiple slots
where a screw can pass through to secure the LED xture.
Step 8 – Press the cord management plugs in place to hold
the LED cords in the side channels. The included rubber strip
can be cut to the needed length and used to hold the cords in
the side channels.
Step 8 – Create a loop at the top of
the cables and secure the cable by
tightening the screws.
Suspend the xture safely above
the aquarium.
Step 9 – To loosen the wire pulled
through the adjustment hardware,
press the small button that is
positioned around the wire at the
top of the hardware. Gently pull
down on the adjustment hardware
until the xture is back to where
originally measured.
Step 7 – The LED cords will route through the channels on the
ends of the xtures.
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UNIT MAINTENANCE
Turn o the power to the T5HO Fixture and LED Fixtures
and unplug the xtures. Wipe the housing with a clean
moist/semi dry cloth to remove dust, salt and other debris
that may build-up on the xture.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: One side of the Hybrid Fixture is not working. 99.9% of the time
when both inner lamps or both outer lamps are not working, it is an issue
with the lamps. Even new lamps can be prone to not working.
The HEP® brand ballasts used in the Hybrid xtures include an end-of-life
protection feature. This means if one of the lamps isn’t ring properly, it will stop
the ballast from working. This feature prevents the lamp from overheating and
possibly causing a re.
UNIT OPERATION
The Dimmable Hybrid requires a third-party controller to connect to the 3.5mm
female jack to take advantage of the dimming functionality. If no controller is
used, the Hybrid will power the T5HO lamps at 100%.
The 3.5mm jack is dual-channel, think of a stereo with two speakers. This
allows a single jack to control two channels of lighting. When using a controller,
channel one controls lamps 1 & 4. Channel 2 controls lamps 2 & 3.
The HEP® brand ballasts are capable of dimming a T5HO lamp to 2%.
Because the ballast will not turn the lamps completely o, it will be necessary to
also turn o the power supply to the xture when no light is desired.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Aquatic Life warrants that this product (excluding lamps and media)
shall be free from defective electrical components and leaks or cracks
due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of twenty-four
(24) months from the date of purchase. If a defect is shown, Aquatic
Life will, at Aquatic Life’s sole discretion, either repair or replace the
product without charge. No cash refunds will be made. This warranty
is provided solely to the original consumer purchaser of the product
and may not be transferred or assigned.
This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident,
misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, failure to follow safety
and installation instructions, use of the product with non-standard
electrical service, or any other defect not resulting from defects in
the electrical components of the product or defects in materials or
workmanship. This warranty will not be eective unless and until the
Aquatic Life product is shown to have been used in accordance with
the safety and installation instructions accompanying the product.
THIS CONSTITUTES AQUATIC LIFE’S ENTIRE WARRANTY AND
AQUATIC LIFE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. AQUATIC
LIFE, LLC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IF AQUATIC LIFE, LLC CANNOT LAW FULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED
WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ALL SUCH
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. AQUATIC LIFE
IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH
OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY. AQUATIC LIFE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL ALLEGED
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF MARINE LIFE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or exclusions or limitations on the
duration of implied warranties or conditions, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic
legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by state or
province.
Aquatic Life shall not have any obligations under this warranty
unless the owner noties Aquatic Life in writing of any alleged
defect(s) within 30 days of discovery of the defect(s). Any notice to
Aquatic Life must be delivered by United States or electronic mail to
the following address:
Aquatic Life | 9710 Klingerman St. | S El Monte, CA |
91733
Email: [email protected]
Aquatic Life & HEP are trademarks of their respective owners.
© Lifetime Products LLC
Patented
FOLLOW THESE STEPS IF ONE FIXTURE IS NOT WORKING:
1) Unplug both sides of the xture and turn it over so you can see the lamps.
2) Number the silver ends of the lamps with a permanent marker (1, 2, 3, 4).
3) Plug in both sides and make a note of which lamps are not working.
4) Unplug the two xtures swap the lamps between the working side with the
non-working side. Make sure to move them as a pair.
NOTE: It is important to unplug the xture to reset the
end-of-life protection in the ballast.
5) Plug in the xture that was not working. It should now be working.
The ballasts used in the Hybrid xture are a "Series" type, meaning that if one
lamp is bad, both lamps will not work in the xture.
You can now try dierent combinations of the numbered (1, 2, 3, 4) lamps to
determine which lamp(s) is bad.
All HEP ballasts are tested in every xture prior to boxing and shipping.
If you need additional support, please contact Customer Service at
[email protected]
1 32 4
Number the lamps
before removing