Arcadia D3 Setup guide

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D3 UV Basking Lamp

Arcadia D3
Basking lamp
Distance from mesh to reptile’s
head about 30-45cm (160W),
20-35cm (100W)
Dimming thermostat
set at 30ºC
Basking
zone
25 - 28ºC
38 - 42ºC
Thermostat probe
in cool zone
Incandescent
lamp on
dimming
thermostat
Arcadia D3
Basking lamp
Distance from bottom of
lamp to tortoise’s back
between 30-45cm (160W)
Dimming thermostat
set at 25ºC
Basking
zone
20 - 25ºC
32 - 38ºC
Thermostat probe
in cool zone
Incandescent
lamp on
dimming
thermostat
Illustrations based upon original designs by Frances Baines (c) 2009 uvguide.co.uk. Used with permission.

This lamp emits Ultraviolet radiation in both UVA and UVB wavebands. Do not stare directly at the lamp
while in use and avoid prolonged direct exposure to the lamp at close range.
RISK OF BURNING - The lamp gets very hot in normal operation, do not touch the lamp when it is
operating and allow at least 15 minutes for it to cool down after switching off before attempting to
handle the lamp, or trying to move or adjust the fixture.
FIRE HAZARD – Do not allow the lamp to come into contact with any combustible materials, the lamp
should be used in an appropriate securely mounted protective fixture and located away from curtains,
soft furnishings and other flammable materials.
Do not splash the lamp with water or other liquids – if the glass of the lamp breaks or cracks, unplug the
fixture and allow the lamp to cool before removing and replacing the lamp.
Only for use with an appropriately rated luminaire or fixture with a ceramic E27 lamp holder – this lamp
must not be used with conventional domestic luminaires or fixtures, as these are not designed to cope
with the operating temperature of the lamp and will pose a fire hazard.
Installation and care of the D3 Basking Lamp
The D3 Basking lamp is designed for use above large well-ventilated vivaria.We suggest a minimum
width of 60cm (24“) and length of 100 - 120cm (36” – 48“) to ensure there is an adequate
temperature gradient and cool area away from the lamp.
To ensure safe UV exposure, the MINIMUM distance from lamp to reptile is 30cm (12“) [160W], 20cm
(8”) [100W]. Given that many basking species require a raised basking zone (a shelf, rock or branch),
in practice this means that the minimum height for the vivarium is likely to be around 50 - 60cm (20” -
24“). See below for further details on lamp positioning.
• Only use with an appropriately rated fixture or luminaire with ceramic lamp holder
• Ensure the luminaire or fixture containing the lamp is securely fixed and cannot come in to contact
with flammable materials. The chosen location for the lamp needs to be well ventilated, as a build up
of excessive heat or humidity will shorten lamp life and void the warranty.
• Keep the lamp away from water spray or mist
• Avoid knocks and vibration to the lamp, particularly when the lamp is illuminated, as the lamp
elements are easily damaged and frequent vibration may shorten lamp life.
• For long operational life orient the lamp pointing straight downwards. Operating the lamp if it is tilted
beyond 20 degrees from the vertical will severely shorten its life and void the warranty.
• This lamp is not suitable for use with dimming controls or thermostats. It can be used with a safety
thermal cut out (which switches the lamp off until reset manually, if the vivarium exceeds a designated
temperature), but regular switching will shorten lamp life. Remember that the lamp will take up to 15
minutes to re-light after switching off.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING THE LAMP
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Creating the correct environment for your reptile
• The Lamp should be installed so as to ensure a MINIMUM distance of at least 30cm (12”) [160W],
20cm (8”) [100W]
from lamp surface to the reptile. NB: this distance is not from the lamp to the
floor, or to the basking branch or shelf – it is from the lamp to the closest part of the reptile’s head
or body when basking. This is a safe MINIMUM distance, to avoid over-exposure to UVB.The actual
distance used is normally greater than this, and should be determined by the basking temperature
and UV Index required by your species. As a very rough guide, species which bask in full sun may
require up to UV Index 3 – 5 in the basking zone; occasional baskers and forest species generally
require lower levels, between UV Index 1 – 3 in the basking zone. (See chart on box for distances at
which these levels are reached by an ‘average’ lamp.)
• For best results combine with an Arcadia Halogen Basking Spot Lamp which is connected to an
appropriate thermostat or thermo-regulator. This will allow accurate regulation of the basking spot
temperature without needing to raise or lower the D3 Basking lamp, and improve colour rendition in
the basking area.
• Install the lamps at one end of the vivarium so as to create a temperature gradient within the
enclosure, this allows the animal to regulate their body temperature by moving into or out of the
basking area. The following diagrams show examples of typical installations for a 100 - 120cm mesh-
topped vivarium housing a sun-basking lizard (a bearded dragon) and a 100 - 120cm tortoise table for
a Mediterranean species. The basic concept is to create a “sunlit” area in the basking zone using the
Arcadia D3 Basking Lamp to provide UVA, UVB, light and heat, complemented by the thermostatically-
controlled Halogen Basking Spot lamp. (NB. The schematic diagrams are not to scale, and do not show
other essential furnishings such as hide boxes in the cool zone, water bowls etc.)
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Before installing the reptile, the temperatures must be monitored and the lamps adjusted
until the temperatures in the basking zone, in the cool retreat, and throughout the rest of the
vivarium are suitable for your species. Check with your retailer or species guidebook, what the
optimum basking and ambient temperature of the vivarium should be. The thermostat probe
should be placed in the sheltered coolest part of the vivarium, and the thermostat set at the
highest acceptable temperature for the cool retreat. Then, should the vivarium temperature
rise higher, the Halogen Basking Spot Lamp will dim sufficiently to keep the cool retreat at a
safe temperature. At all other times it will be fully alight, providing the optimum heat and light
required to complement the Arcadia D3 Basking Lamp.
• Ensure that your reptile has an area of lower light intensity within the vivarium and a shaded area,
so that they can regulate their exposure to the basking lamp. If your animal spends the majority of its
time in the shaded/darker area of the vivarium, check the temperature gradient; the basking zone may
be too hot. If this does not appear to be the problem, the UV light may be too intense for your reptile.
Some reptiles, particularly light-coloured or “albino” morphs, are more sensitive to UVB than others.
If your reptile avoids the light or keeps its eyes closed for long periods, this may be the cause. We
suggest increasing the height of the Arcadia D3 Basking Lamp above the basking area.
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• Extra care should be taken with climbing animals to ensure they cannot reach the lamps as their
surfaces get hot enough to cause potentially fatal burns to reptiles, and at distances closer than 12
inches, the UVB radiation from the Arcadia D3 Basking Lamp is excessive. Either locate the fixture
so that it is impossible for your animal to reach it, or ensure the fixture or luminaire selected offers
sufficient protection and use a mesh guard if necessary.
• The photoperiod (the period of exposure to light each day) varies with species and country of origin.
Tropical species often require a 12-hour day; subtropical and temperate species may require 8-10
hours in winter and 12-14 hours in summer. Check with your retailer or with an established reference
guidebook for your species.
• In large vivaria, use in conjunction with a suitable general reptile lamp (e.g. the Arcadia Natural
Sunlight lamp) for background/ambient lighting away from the basking zone.
Operating the lamp
• The lamp will take 5 minutes to get to its normal operating condition.While it is ‘warming up’
the lamp may appear to flicker or change colour as the different elements in the lamp reach their
operating temperature – this is normal.
• Once lit, if the lamp is turned off (even briefly) it must cool down before it will re-light. If the power
remains switched on, it will re-ignite spontaneously as soon as it is cool enough. This can take 10 – 15
minutes; this is normal.
• The lamp is rated for 230-240 Volts AC at 50Hz.; attempting to operate the lamp at a different voltage
or frequency will void the warranty.
• As with all reptile lamps, the amount of UV light emitted by the D3 Basking Lamp will decrease over
time, so it is important to check the UV levels emitted by the lamp periodically to ensure your animal
receives sufficient UVA and UVB exposure. If you do not have access to a UVB meter to ascertain when
the lamp is approaching the end of its useful life, then you should replace the lamp every 12 months
to ensure your animal continues to receive enough UV.
Limited Warranty
This product comes with a 12-month operational warranty effective from the date of purchase. Please
retain your receipt and register your product at www.arcadia-uk.com. An original receipt or invoice is
required for any warranty lamp replacement.
The warranty covers replacement of the lamp only, for a period of twelve months normal use (12 hours
maximum per day) from the date of purchase, provided the lamp is used according to the guidance and
operating instructions above. Arcadia reserves the right to refuse to replace lamps which show obvious
signs of abuse or misuse.
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