GENERAL OPERATION:
INSTALLATION:
Model 9770 (35 Watt; 12-Volt DC)
Hand Held HID Lighting System
Hazardous Voltage Inside. To Prevent
Accidental Shock Remove Power And Wait
(5) Minutes Before Servicing. Failure to
Comply Could Result In Serious Injury.
THEORY OF OPERATION:
The bulb which contains the environment and houses the arc;
The ballast which provides high voltage to the starter.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting describes a type of light source producing
light energy by means of an arc sustained within a gaseous enclosure. This
system is compromised of three (3) major components:
The starter (located on rear of bulb) which boosts the voltage from the
ballast to create the arc in the bulb; and
The Speaker HID Light System is designed for heavy duty, long life applications.
When input power is introduced to the ballast system, an arc is struck in the bulb
between two contacts. Although HID offers extra long service life, frequent re-
striking (on/off) of the arc will shorten bulb life. Once the arc is struck, it is
preferable to leave the lamp on until it is no longer needed. If a voltage
disturbance extinguishes the arc, the system will shut down to protect the lamp.
If this occurs, you should remove power from the lamp to allow a reset and then
reapply power. Normal operation will resume. A minimum contact rating of 20
Amp tungsten is recommended due to the current in-rush at lamp start-up.
The HID bulb contains gas under pressure and could shatter. Protect bulb
Do not place lamp in lens-down position when turned on.
The HID lighting System consists of a lamp assembly with an internal ballast.
This assembly must be plugged into a 12 volt or 24 volt automotive power
port/cigarette lighter.
Failure to adequately size will damage and/or shorten the life of the relay.
Keeping the lens of the lamp clean of mud, paint, debris, etc. will also extend the
life and performance. Debris on the lens could cause damage due to trapped
heat. Damage of this type is not covered under the warranty and can be
prevented by simple cleaning with mild soap and water.
Wear eye protection when handling. Disconnect power before removing.
against abrasions, scratches and liquids. Do not touch the glass envelope.
WARNING
Major advantages of HID lighting are high color temperature producing a brilliant
white light and extended service life due to the absence of a wire filament. These
features lend themselves to applications requiring extended use and severe
conditions. HID provides the user several times the output of incandescent or
halogen lamps using the same levels of input energy.
Model 9780 (35 Watt; 24-Volt DC)
Operate bulb only in a lamp assembly. Replace if damaged or cracked.
