UV Systems Dual TripleBright II Guide

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Dual TripleBright II
Warranty and Instructions
Rev. 5-26-16
Terms Used in This Warranty and the Instructions
Light – This always refers to the complete light assembly, which is the housing, cover, and everything
inside the housing. It is sometimes referred to just as the Dual TripleBright II (US Patents 6,479,947 and
6,838,837). There are at least 9 different models of Dual TripleBright II. Model DFSLSS is a Dual
TripleBright II with filters short wave and two lamps short wave. DFSLSM is a Dual TripleBright II
with filters short wave and one short wave lamp and one medium wave lamp. DFSLS52 is a Dual
TripleBright II with filters short wave and one short wave lamp and one LW350 lamp that peaks at about
352 nm. DFSLS68 is a Dual TripleBright II with filters short wave and one short wave lamp and one
LW370 lamp that peaks at about 368 nm. DFSLM52 is a Dual TripleBright II with filters short wave but
and one medium wave lamp and one LW350 lamp. DFSLM68 is a Dual TripleBright II with filters short
wave and one medium wave lamp and one LW370 lamp. DFL5252 is a Dual TripleBright II with filters
long wave and two LW350 lamps. DFL5268 is a Dual TripleBright II with filters long wave and one
LW350 lamp and one LW370 lamp. And the DFL6868 is a Dual TripleBright II with filters long wave
but with two LW370 lamps. Other combinations are available including some without covers or filters for
irradiation applications.
Lamp – This always refers to the bulb, tube, or light tube. The LS-60-254 is the short wave (SW) lamp
(bulb) and has a peak output at 253.7 nm, the LM-60-312 is the medium wave (MW) lamp and has a peak
output at approximately 312 nm, the LL-60-352 is the long wave (LW350) lamp and has peak output at
approximately 352 nm, and the LL-60-368 is the LW370 lamp and has a peak output at approximately 368
nm.
WARRANTY
The UV SYSTEMS, Inc. Dual TripleBright II (US Patents 6,479,947 and 6,838,837) is
guaranteed to be free of defects in materials, workmanship, and manufacture for one (1) year
from date of purchase. Consumable and disposable products, including –but not limited to –
lamps (light tubes), filters, and fuses are guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship
and materials for thirty (30) days from date of purchase. If equipment failure or malfunction
occurs during the warranty period, UV SYSTEMS, Inc. will examine the inoperative
equipment and have the option of repairing or replacing any part(s) which, in the judgment of
UV SYSTEMS, Inc., was (were) originally defective or became so under conditions of normal
usage and service.
No warranty shall apply to any instrument or light, or part thereof that has been subject to
accident, negligence, alteration, abuse, or misuse by any user. Moreover, UV SYSTEMS, Inc.
makes no warranties whatsoever with respect to parts not supplied by UV SYSTEMS, Inc. or
that have been installed, used, and/or serviced other than in strict compliance with the
instructions in the operation manual supplied to the end-user.
In no event shall UV SYSTEMS, Inc. be responsible to the end-user for any incidental or
consequential damages, whether foreseeable or not, including, but not limited to property
damage, inability to use the equipment, lost business, lost profits, or inconvenience arising out
of or connected with the use of instruments or lights produced by UV SYSTEMS, Inc. Nor is

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UV SYSTEMS, Inc. liable or responsible for any personal injuries occurring as a result of the
use, installation and/or servicing of the light.
WARNING
When the short wave or medium wave Dual TripleBright II is operating, huge amounts of
ultraviolet (253.7 nm, UV-C for SW; and 312 nm, UV-B for MW) energy are emitted which
may produce sunburn on the skin and/or conjunctivitis to the eyes upon exposure to direct or
reflected radiation. Never look into a lighted SW or MW Dual TripleBright II light because
it can quickly sunburn your eyes and skin. Always position the Dual TripleBright II so that
the ultraviolet light shines away from you and others. The Dual TripleBright II may emit
much more ultraviolet than you are used to. It is suggested that protective goggles (such as
UV SYSTEMS, GB, or equivalent) or full face shields be used to block ultraviolet radiation
from reaching your eyes, and that your skin be protected from direct exposure to the light's
ultraviolet rays. Long wave UV is not a problem.
Dual TripleBright II Compared to the single lamp TripleBright II
The SW Dual TripleBright II with two SW lamps is about 13.6% more powerful than a
TripleBright II with only one SW lamp.
Before using the Dual TripleBright II
REMOVE THE RED TAPE FROM BOTH ENDS OF EACH LAMP
The red tape is used to hold the lamps in their sockets only during shipping
A. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE Dual TripleBright II
You are now the owner of the newest ultraviolet light specifically designed for fluorescence
displays. For short wave it uses one or two custom made quartz lamps that are very resistant
to bulb solarization. For medium wave it uses one or two custom made lamps with a special
erythemal (also called UV-C, or soft) glass and a medium wave phosphor that peaks at
approximately 312 nm. For long wave it uses one or two of the two custom made lamps with
a standard soda-lime glass. For the long wave lamps one lamp has a long wave phosphor that
peaks at approximately 352 nm (LW350) and the other lamp has a phosphor that peaks at
approximately 368 nm (LW370). These High Output (HO) Rapid Start hot cathode lamps are
the first new sources of ultraviolet for lights that are specifically designed for fluorescence
displays. The Dual TripleBright II (US Patents 6,479,947 and 6,838,837) has a special
circuit that supplies the cathode heat or filament power (yellow power cord). With this special
circuit each of the Dual TripleBright II lamps can be turned “on” and “off” millions of times
without affecting the life of the lamp. The yellow power cord supplies the filament power to
both lamps. The blue cord supplies the high voltage necessary for the lamp (a) to light; with
the rocker switch (a) on the Dual TripleBright II in series with the blue cord. The black cord
supplies the high voltage necessary for the lamp (b) to light; with rocker switch (b) in series
with the black cord. That means that the yellow cord must be plugged in and powered up at
least 10 seconds before either the blue or black cords to the Dual TripleBright II are turned
“on”. The Dual TripleBright II has instant start operation, which means that no starters or
extra switches are needed to turn the lamp "on." This means that the blue and black cords can

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be plugged directly into an external electrical or electronic timer for timing applications (if the
rocker switches are turned “on). To repeat: it is important that the yellow cord must be
plugged in and powered up at least 10 seconds before the blue or black cords are plugged in
or powered up. The yellow cord can be left plugged in all the time without significant effect
on the lamp in the Dual TripleBright II; however, you can unplug it if you will not be using
the light for weeks at a time. The yellow power cord has no switch in the circuit; therefore to
disconnect filament power to the lamp the cord must be unplugged. Also only the blue and
black cords should be plugged into a switched wall outlet or external timer. The Dual
TripleBright II is operated from 115V 60 Hz or 50 Hz electrical power. The “on-off” rocker
switches for lamp (a) and lamp (b) are behind the baffle just above the power cords where
they enter the blue TripleBright II housing.
Inspect the Dual TripleBright II to make sure there is no shipping damage. Styrofoam
“peanuts” or bubble pack might be used to protect the Dual TripleBright II during shipping.
All that protective material (Styrofoam “peanuts” or bubble pack must be removed to clear the
fan opening and air exit before the light is operated. Make sure you remove the red tape that
holds the lamps in their sockets; the tape is only used to make sure the lamps do not come
loose during shipping.
B. INSTALLING THE Dual TripleBright II IN YOUR DISPLAY
The Dual TripleBright II comes with four built in external tabs that accept small chains or
wires to hold the light to the top of your display. By adjusting the length of the chains or
wires you can tilt the light to almost any direction. There also are four tapped 8-32 nuts on the
back of the unit. The Dual TripleBright II weighs about 11 or 12 pounds depending on the
lamps used. If the Dual TripleBright II is installed vertically the fan should be positioned at
the bottom so it blows cooling air up.
C. CONNECTING THE YELLOW CORD TO PERMANENT 115VAC POWER
The cord with the yellow tape is called the yellow cord and it must be plugged in first to non-
switched constant 115V 50 Hz or 60 Hz power. The yellow cord powers the filament
transformer that supplies the filament voltage. The yellow cord should be plugged in at least
10 seconds before the Dual TripleBright II is turned “on”.

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NEVER PLUG ALL THREE CORDS INTO THE SAME POWER STRIP
Always make sure the yellow cord it powered “on” at least 20 sec. before the black cord.
See next photo.

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CONNECT THE YELLOW CORD TO ONE POWER STRIP AND THE BLUE AND
BLACK CORDS TO A DIFFERENT POWER STRIPS OR OUTLETS
This allows the yellow cord to be turned “on” for 20 seconds before the blue or black
power cords are turned “on”.
D. CONNECTION THE BLUE OR BLACK CORD TO 115 V 50 Hz or 60 Hz POWER
The blue or black power cords can be plugged into a switched power outlet or into a timer for
remotely operating the Dual TripleBright II. One such timer is the T-20 Timer made by UV
SYSTEMS. The rocker switches on the light can be used to turn each lamp "on" or "off"
rather than unplugging the blue or black power cords from the outlet. The rocker switches are
behind the baffle on the end where the power cords enter the light.
E. COOLING FAN
The Dual TripleBright II has a built in cooling fan to maintain the lamps at its most efficient
operating conditions by maintaining an optimum mercury vapor pressure inside the lamp. By
operating at it most efficient mercury vapor pressure the UV output does not decrease as the
lamp warms up. This is a common problem with many other display lights in that they heat
up and the UV output decrease, but not with the Dual TripleBright II. The Dual
TripleBright II should be installed in a display or enclosure that has at least two openings of
about 12 square inches at each end of each light (24 inches total per light). This will allow
cooler air to be drawn in at one opening near the intake and warm air to be exhausted at the
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harm will be done to lamp (a) “on” with the fan “off”. If the Dual TripleBright II is installed
vertically the fan should be positioned at the bottom so it blows cooling air up.
F. REPLACING THE SHORT WAVE FS-60 FILTERS and OTHER FILTERS
Reasons you might want to replace the glass filters in your Dual TripleBright II are included
below. If you are already familiar with this subject, skip down to the next paragraph. Long
wave filters never need replacing since they do not solarize or wear out.
Reasons you Might Want to Replace the SW Filters
Because the Dual TripleBright II is so powerful, more short wave ultraviolet passes through
the FS-60 filters than in many other displays lights on the market. Short wave ultraviolet
radiation causes a chemical reaction in the filter glass that reduces the transmission of the
253.7 nm [UV] wavelength with time. This is called solarization. The visible light that you
can see transmitted through the filter does not change as the filter solarizes, and so in no way
indicates the degree of solarization. This solarization effect is a function of the amount and
duration of short wave ultraviolet light exposure. In addition, if the light is stored in a damp
or humid environment, a dull white coating can form on the glass that also causes a reduction
in 253.7 nm UV transmission. The coating is caused by a chemical action with the moisture
in the air. The coating can be cleaned off, but the glass under the coating may have already
been affected, which might result in reduced transmission. Fingerprints will also absorb very
small amounts of UV so these could be cleaned off if desired. The filters can be checked
periodically for solarization by obtaining an ultraviolet radiometer and measuring the actual
253.7 nm transmission. When the light is not being used, turn it off to reduce the filter's
exposure to excessive ultraviolet. Turning the light "on" and "off" frequently has no effect on
the life of the lamp, but it has a positive effect on the life of the filters (with less ultraviolet
exposure). The SW filters in the Dual TripleBright II should last a long time depending on
how humid the environment is. Recent tests indicate that the life of the FS-60 filters is about
7,000 hours (based on a transmission of about 25% at end of life). When not in use, the light
should be stored in a dry environment to protect the filters. Long wave filters do not solarize
so they should never wear out.
Removing Glass UV Filters
To remove the glass FS-60 SW filters (or FL-60 LW filters); first unplug both the yellow and
blue and black power cords. Then: (1) twist the knurled knob attached to the cover that holds
the cover on. (2) Let the cover swing free. (3) Side the cover (on the slip hinges) towards the
cord end of the light and remove the cover. (4) Remove the filters one at a time. Note, that
the points of the sheet metal screws are very sharp so be very careful. (5) Remove the three
screws on one side of a filter bracket and loosen the three screws on the other side. (6)
Remove one of the metal filter bracket holders and slide the filter out. (7) Do the same for
the second filter. Note the filter brackets have aluminum “fingers” that hold the filters.
Before installing new filters, you may wish to put some spacer or black tape between the two
filters so there will be no glass-to-glass surfaces touching. The tape now between the old
filters might degrade. To install a filter just reverse this procedure. Use care when installing a
new filter so that the aluminum cover or metal filter bracket holders do not put undue stress on
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edge of the filter). The recommended method to attach the filter brackets is to tighten each
screw a little bit, going around to all six screws several times, rather than tightening first one
completely and then another screw. Tighten only enough to hold the filters gently in place.
G. REPLACING THE LAMPS
To either remove or install a LS-60-254, LS-60-185, LM-60-312, LL-60-352, or a LL-60-
368 lamp, first unplug both the yellow, blue and black 115V AC plugs. Twist the knurled
knob attached to the cover that holds the cover on. Let the cover swing free. Reach in and
twist the lamp 90° along its axis and remove it from the lamp holders. Note, the white lamp
holders are positioned exactly a set distance apart; however, every lamp has a very slight
tolerance in length so some lamps may fit tightly in the lamp holders, and some might be
looser. The lamp manufacturer suggested that gloves be used when installing a new SW lamp
to keep fingerprints off of the lamp envelope because the oil in your fingers might block some
transmission of SW ultraviolet light. Or if you do not use gloves, the manufacturer suggested
that alcohol be used to wipe any finger marks off the SW lamp after the lamp is installed.
However, it is estimated that any finger oil would only have a very slight absorbing effect on
the SW UV, maybe only
1
/
2
% to 3%, so gloves are not absolutely necessary. Gloves are not
required for the MW, LW350, or LW370 lamps (since those wavelengths will pass through
finger oil).
The Dual TripleBright II has two special circuits that allow the lamps to be turned “on” and
“off” millions of times without affecting the normal life of the lamps. However, the lamps
will fail at some time, usually by failing to come “on”. A life cycle test was conducted that
operated three lamps, a LS-60-254, a LM-60-312, and a LL-60-352 with each “on” for about
5 minutes and then “off” for about 39 seconds. The life test was stopped in Dec. 2000,
without any lamp failures and they had over 94,000 “on-off” cycles and a total of over 7,588
“on” hours each. Another life test had three LS-60-254 lamps each “on” for 8.2 seconds and
“off” for only 1.8 seconds. That test was stopped in March 2005, with over 2.52 million “on-
off” cycles and a total of over 10,321 “on” hours without any failures!
The UV output of the LM-60-312, LL-60-352, and LL-60-368 lamps will be reduced as the
lamp is used. One UV depreciation test indicates that the LS-60-254 lamp will have about a
20% reduction in about 7,000 hours. Those same tests indicate that the LL-60-352 lamp will
have about a 22% reduction, and the LM-60-312 lamp will have about a 55% reduction both
in about 7,000 hours.
H. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Because the fan draws in air from the outside of the case, it is important to clean the inside of
the Dual TripleBright II from time to time. Every six months (depending on the
environment) is suggested. The reflector, lamps, and filters should be wiped off with a clean
cloth to remove any dust. Also the SW UV might affect the blue powder coat finish that is on
the inside of the cover (in direct exposure to the SW UV) and turn it into dust, which just adds
to the dust that needs to be removed.
I. ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
An electrical schematic of the Dual TripleBright II is shown on the last page of these
instructions.

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J. MAJOR PARTS LIST FOR Dual TripleBright II
SW Filters (2 required) FS-60
LW Filters (2 required) FL-60
Lamps - SW LS-60-254
MW LM-60-312
LW350 LL-60-352
LW370 LL-60-368
Ballast (2 required) Workhouse WH33-120-L
K. Other UV SYSTEMS products and accessories to the Dual TripleBright II
Automatic Timer T-20
Electronic timer that can control up to 10 UV lights and up to four different types (such as
LW350, LW370, MW, or SW) of lights and also ramp up and dim incandescent lights.
Three different outputs are standard. Designed for the single TripleBright II and the Dual
TripleBright II, but will also work for any Instant Start or Rapid Start fluorescent type
lights that do not require starters.
Contrast and Safety Goggles GB
These goggles will block all ultraviolet from getting in your eyes. A necessity for every
collector.
Replacement filters FILTERS
8 sizes of replacement SW or LW filters for your other ultraviolet light assemblies.
Replacement lamps (tubes) LAMPS
17 sizes of replacement SW, MW, LW350, or LW370 lamps for your other ultraviolet light
assemblies.
Other SW UV lights SuperBright 3 model 4254
One of the most powerful hand-held SW UV light available.
MW UV light SuperBright 3 model 4312
One of the most powerful hand-held MW UV light available.
LW UV lights SuperBright 3 model 4351
or model 4368
Two of the most powerful hand-held LW UV lights available.

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L. MY "MOST IMPORTANT LIGHT"
I want to give recognition to the most important light in my life, Jesus Christ, who said,
"I am the world's light. No one who follows me stumbles around in the darkness. I provide
plenty of light to live in." -John 8:12 "The Message" translation.
Don Newsome
FLUORESCENT MINERAL SOCIETY, INC.
The Fluorescent Mineral Society, Inc. (FMS), it is an international organization for those
interested in the fluorescence and luminescence of minerals. It is not connected in any way
with UV SYSTEMS, Inc. The FMS members keep in touch through the UV Waves, a
bimonthly newsletter with articles about fluorescent minerals and their localities, ultraviolet
lamps, and related matters. The yearly or biennial Journal of the Fluorescent Mineral Society
publishes technical articles of lasting interest. FMS members have regular regional meetings,
and get together at major mineral shows like those at Denver, Tucson, and Franklin, NJ. The
FMS was founded in 1971, and incorporated in 1993.
To receive a free application to the FMS contact UV SYSTEMS, Inc. or contact the FMS at:
FMS, PO Box 572694, Tarzana, CA 91357 USA or on the web at:
http://www.uvminerals.org Or communicate by email with FMS President at
[email protected]
UV SYSTEMS, Inc.
16605 127th Ave. S.E.
Renton, WA 98058-5549
Phone [phone]
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