Hortitek 400W User manual

HPS/MH MAGNETIC BALLAST
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTALLATION AND SET UP
Hortitek Magnetic ballasts are designed for ease of use. Installation is
complete in only 4 steps:
1. Mount the ballast in a dry, well-ventilated area that is free from dust and dirt.
2. Connect the ballast to the lamp using the output lead.
3. Connect the ballast to a suitable power source.
4. Start gardening!
IMPORTANT NOTES
•Only use this ballast with lamps of the same type and power rating as printed
on the ballast housing.
• Only connect this ballast to the power source for which it was designed. This
information is printed on the ballast housing.
• The recommended length of the cable from the ballast to the lamp socket
should not exceed 16m.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• When operating Hortitek 1000W ballast, the maximum ambient temperature
should not exceed 40C.
• Do not power on the ballast without having securely connected a light
assembly (including a lamp) to the lamp supply lead.
• When powering on the ballast, ensure that the lamp is igniting successfully. If
it fails to ignite, turn the power off immediately and inspect the lamp for signs
of faults. If the lamp is without defects, disconnect the ballast from the power
immediately as it may be faulty.

•To avoid ballast failure, do not stack ballasts or obstruct the ventilation
slots.
• The ballast should be operated in a dry, well-ventilated, dust-free area.
• Suitable for indoor use only.
• Do not carry the ballast by the power leads.
Ensure all power lead connections are secure and that all cables are
positioned safely.
•Do not attempt to open, rewire or reconfigure this ballast. This will void the
warranty and may cause serious injury or death.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL INPUT
VOLTAGE
WORKING
CURRENT
MAX AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
45C
40C
400W 230~240V, 50Hz 1.9A @ 240V
600W 230~240V, 50Hz 2.9A @ 240V
1000W 230~240V, 50Hz 5A @ 240V

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