See back page for important troubleshooting and warranty information
KEEP ORIGINAL PACKAGING— all returns need to be in the original packaging
in order to avoid product damage during shipping. Any damage to products not in
their original packaging will not be covered under warranty.
SAFETY FIRST! Failure to observe the following safety warnings may result in
serious injury. In addition, failure to observe these safety warnings will result in a
waiver of all liabilities and will void all warranties.
WARNING
§ If the exterior of the lamp is damaged, replace lamp immediately.
§ When re-lamping, make sure lamp has time to cool before touching.
§ Make sure power cord and lamp cord are connected properly.
§ Disconnect power before re-lamping.
§ DO NOT hang by power or lamp cord.
§ DO NOT make contact with the interior of the socket while power is on.
§ DO NOT operate light systems in wet locations.
§ DO NOT plug system into supply voltage other than what is designated on ballast.
§ DO NOT attempt to rewire or reconfigure your system, it will void warranty and
could cause serious safety hazards (i.e. power cord, lamp cord, lamp socket or ballast).
§ Keep away from children.
SAFETY FIRST!
§ DO NOT alter or modify this unit in any way. It may cause bodily injury or
death as this is a high power electrical device.
§ DO NOT submerse in water or splash water on the unit.
§ DO NOT plug or unplug the lamp cord while the ballast is energized.
These high performance Electronic Ballasts are extremely efficient. They have a high
power factor and high luminous efficacy. It’s stable performance creates constant power
output even when power fluctuates (power surge). Short circuit protection technology
prevents damage to the lamp and other ballasts connected to the same circuit.
1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
§ DO NOT alter or modify the electronic ballast in any way.
Not only may it damage the unit, it will void the warranty.
§ Lamp power rating must match electronic ballast power rating.
These ballasts offer our exclusive Smart Volt®feature – They are “smart” ballasts
— They will operate on either 120 or 240 volt power (except Galaxy®1000 & 1500
watt 240 volt only ballast) by simply plugging in the appropriate power cord. There
is no further modification necessary. It comes with a 120 volt power cord. If you
wish to run this ballast on 240 volt, you must purchase the 240 volt power cord
separately (part #903082 six foot or #903084 twenty foot).
The Galaxy 1000 watt 240 volt (#902225) and the Galaxy 1500 watt 240 volt
(#902230), are designated voltage electronic ballasts. Run these ballasts only with
240 volts.
3. NOTES
§ The Galaxy Electronic Ballasts will operate with Metal Halide lamps and
High Pressure Sodium lamps that are rated at the proper wattage.
§ This unit offers short-circuit and power fluctuation.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
§ 120-240 Volts
(#902225 & 902230
are 240V only)
§ Power source frequency: 50/60Hz
§ Power Factor (cosø): > 0.99
§ Ambient Temp: 50˚F to 120˚F
§ Crest Factor: < 1.5
§ Acoustic Resonance: none
§ Total Harmonic Distortion:
(THD): < 10.0%
Installation/Operating INSTRUCTIONS
Connect “Sun System®”
lamp cord with male plug to
female receptacle on ballast
OUTPUT TO HPS/MH LAMP CONNECT APPROPRIATE
AC POWER PLUG HERE
AC input 120
(included)
or
240V
(purchase separately)
(#902225 and #902230 have
the 240V cord included)
240V WIRING - VERY IMPORTANT! All digital ballasts may malfunction
if the 240V circuit has a neutral. The input for the ballast is 2 HOT WIRES and
1 GROUND WIRE. If you are using a light controller ONLY bring a ground wire
and two hot leads from your electrical panels.
HOT RESTRIKE - It is VERY IMPORTANT that the lamp is given adequate
time to cool down before it is reignited. You should allow a hot lamp to cool
for 20-30 minutes before you try to restrike it. Hot restrikes cause permanent
lamp failure and lumen output degradation. Additionally, the lamp should
never be turned off before the lamp reaches full intensity.
LAMP REPLACEMENT - Be sure to disconnect the power source before
changing lamps. Always use the specified wattage lamp. (A 400W halide lamp
should not be used in a 600W ballast).
MOUNTING LOCATION - DO NOT install ballasts in areas of high heat, such
as an attic or a closed closet. DO NOT mount the ballast to the reflector or blow
exhaust air over them. DO NOT stack ballasts on top of each other. DO NOT
allow contact with water. Mount units at least six inches apart. If a unit has any
leaking resin, please relocate to a cooler area or place a fan near the ballasts.
TIMER BOX - If you are connecting a 240V ballast to a timer box, please
make sure that it cuts off both legs when timer is switched off. If you continue
to supply 120V to your ballast when the timer is switched off, it may damage
your ballast.
HPS/MH - The ballasts operate both metal halide and high pressure sodium
lamps. They will not light mercury vapor lamps which are commonly sold in
hardware and some hydroponic stores. PLEASE NOTE: The 750W ballast is
HPS only.
LAMP RECOMMENDATIONS
- The ballasts are designed to provide superior
performance with several lamps manufactured to American specifications.
There are several brands of lamps available for the U.S. market that were made
according to European specifications. We do not recommend using these types
of lamps, since they will provide inconsistent performance with your ballast.
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