Verilux Planet Light PL04 User manual

PL04
Planet Light®
Energy Saving Natural Spectrum®
Floor Lamp

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Planet Light® Energy
Saving Natural Spectrum® Floor Lamp. You have
received a quality product, backed by a one-year limited
warranty. As a Verilux customer, your satisfaction means
everything to us. We look forward to serving you now
and in the future.
Many other healthy lighting products are available
through our
catalog and online. Visit us on the web at
www.verilux.com to request a free catalog and learn
more about all our quality Verilux products, or call our
toll-free number 1-800-454-4408.
Have a Bright Day!
Nicholas Harmon
President, Verilux, Inc.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the Planet Light® Energy Saving Natural
Spectrum® Floor Lamp. Please read the following safety information
before using. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to
persons:
• Do NOT dismantle.
• Do NOT alter power cord.
• Turn off/unplug and allow to cool before replacing bulb or cleaning.
Important Safety Instructions
Warnings and Precautions
• For indoor use only.
• The lamp is an electrical device. DO NOT USE NEAR WATER.
• Before plugging in the lamp, check to make sure the voltage of the
wall socket does not exceed 120 volts.
• Not for use with light dimmers, timers, motion detectors or extension
cords.
• This product may cause interference with radios, cordless
telephones or devices that use a wireless remote control, such as
televisions. If interference occurs, move the product away from the
device, plug the product or device into a different outlet or move the
lamp out of the line of sight of the remote control receiver.
• Unplug from electrical outlet for extended periods of non-use or
during lightning storms to ensure protection of the electronics.
• WARNING: Do NOT use lubricating agent in assembly; please see
troubleshooting section if you are having difficulty assembling your
lamp.
• WARNING: Do not use the lamp outside or in wet locations such as
bathrooms. It is intended for indoor, dry use only.
• WARNING: This product contains Mercury in the bulb. Dispose of
bulb per local regulations.

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Avertissements et Précautions
• Pour usage intérieur seulement.
• La lampe est un dispositif électrique. NE PAS UTILISER PRÈS DE
L’EAU.
• Avant de brancher la lampe, vérifier que la tension de la prise murale
ne dépasse pas 120 volts.
• Ne pas utiliser avec des gradateurs de lumière, des minuteries, des
détecteurs de mouvement ou des rallonges.
• Ce produit peut causer des interférences avec des radios, des
téléphones sans fil ou des appareils utilisant une télécommande
sans fil, telle qu’une télévision.
• Si des interférences se produisent, éloigner le produit de l’appareil,
brancher le produit ou l’appareil dans une autre prise ou encore
déplacer la lampe hors de la ligne de visée du détecteur de
télécommande.
• Débrancher de la prise électrique lorsque le produit ne sert pas
pendant de longues périodes ou lors d’orages électriques afin
d’assurer la protection des pièces électroniques.
• AVERTISSEMENT : Ne PAS utiliser de produit lubrifiant lors de
l’assemblage; voir la section de dépannage en cas de difficulté lors
de l’assemblage de la lampe.
• AVERTISSEMENT : Ne pas utiliser la lampe à l’extérieur ou dans
des endroits humides, telle qu’une salle de bain. La lampe doit être
uniquement utilisée à l’intérieur et dans un endroit sec.
• AVERTISSEMENT : Ce produit contient du mercure dans son
ampoule. Suivre les règlements locaux pour la mise au rebut de
l’ampoule.

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HEADERGetting Started
Main Parts & Controls
A. Lamp Head
B. Gooseneck
C. Shaft
D. Lamp Base
E. Power Cord
F. Polarized Plug
G. Bulb
H. High/Off/Low Switch
A
F
CE
D
B
G
Close-up of Lamp Head
H
CAUTION:
DO NOT LIFT THE LAMP BY THE GOOSENECK. THE LAMP SHOULD
BE LIFTED BY THE SHAFT.
MISE EN GARDE :
NE PAS SOULEVER LA LAMPE PAR SON COL-DE-CYGNE. LA LAMPE
DOIT ÊTRE SOULEVÉE PAR LA TIGE.

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HEADER
1. Remove all pieces from box. Locate the two Phillips head screws.
2. Detach the red plastic protective pieces and store them in the
event you need to return the lamp.
3. Important: To avoid scratching the metal shaft, do not use a sharp
object to cut the plastic covering. The clear plastic covering on the
shaft is specially designed to tear away easily.
Unpacking Your Lamp
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Remove red plastic protective pieces prior to assembly.

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HEADERAssembly Instructions
Read Instructions Carefully Before
Assembly:
1. Connect the two ends of the Power
Cord (between the Base and the
Shaft) using the lock connectors.
2. Carefully tuck excess Power
Cord into the Shaft. DO NOT
CUT OR SHORTEN THE POWER
CORD.
3. Insert the Gooseneck and the
Shaft into the Base.
4. Check direction of the lamp and
the hole on the Base, then use
a Phillips Head Screwdriver (not
included) to tighten the screw into
the hole.
CAUTION: BE VERY CAREFUL
NOT TO PINCH ANY PART OF
THE CORD BETWEEN ANY
METAL PIECES.
MISE EN GARDE : PRENDRE
SOIN DE NE PAS PINCER LE
CORDON DANS DES PIÈCES
MÉTALLIQUES.
Fig. 1

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HEADERAssembly Instructions cont.
5. To prevent damage during shipping, the Verilux bulb is surrounded
by protective padding. Carefully remove and dispose of the
protective padding. Check to ensure that the bulb is fully seated
and has not come loose from the socket during shipping. There
should be no gap between the bulb and socket.
6. Plug lamp into outlet and turn on. If bulb does not illuminate
instantly, please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.

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HEADERBulb Replacement Instructions
Installation
1. Unplug lamp from power source.
2. Firmly hold the base (B) and push
bulb (C) into the socket (A).
3. Be sure the bulb is firmly seated in
the socket (see below) and snapped
into the metal bulb clip (D).
Removal
1. Unplug the lamp from the power
source.
2. Firmly hold the bulb base (B) and
pull the bulb (C) from the socket (A)
in an outward motion.
No
gap
Notice
large gap
Correctly seated bulb Incorrectly seated bulb
YES NO
C
B
A
C
B
A
D
CAUTION: ALWAYS UNPLUG LAMP BEFORE PERFORMING BULB
REPLACEMENT OR INSTALLATION.
MISE EN GARDE : TOUJOURS DÉBRANCHER LA LAMPE AVANT DE
REMPLACER OU DE POSER L’AMPOULE.

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HEADERTroubleshooting
Before requesting service on your Verilux® lamp, please read the
following:
• Make sure all power connectors, cords and plugs are inserted fully
and securely.
• Be sure the bulb is securely seated into the socket (see page 9).
• Make sure there is power to the wall outlet or try another outlet.
• CAUTION: DISCONNECT LAMP BEFORE PERFORMING
ALIGNMENT ACTIVITY. MISE EN GARDE : DÉBRANCHER LA
LAMPE AVANT D’EFFECTUER SON ALIGNEMENT. Correct alignment
with screw holes can be accomplished by following these steps:
1. Always start with the base and work your way up the shaft,
attaching the head last.
2. Place your foot on the base of the lamp on the floor.
3. While holding the shaft with your hand, gently rock the unit back
and forth.
4. Shaft should ease into the socket and the screw holes will align.
Be sure the bulb is securely seated into the socket, repeat the bulb
installation process. CAUTION: DISCONNECT LAMP FROM OUTLET
PRIOR TO REPEATING THE BULB INSTALLATION PROCESS. MISE EN
GARDE : DÉBRANCHER LA LAMPE DE LA PRISE DE COURANT AVANT
DE POSER UNE NOUVELLE AMPOULE.

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HEADERCare & Cleaning
Your lamp is made from high quality materials that will last for many
years with minimum care. You may want to periodically clean the lamp
using a mild non-abrasive cleaner and soft cloth. When cleaning, make
sure you have turned off and unplugged the unit, allowing sufficient
time for the unit to cool. All liquid should be properly wiped away and
dried prior to restoring power.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR CLEANERS CONTAINING
ABRASIVES, OR AMMONIA BASED CLEANERS.
MISE EN GARDE : NE PAS UTILISER DE SOLVANTS NI DE
NETTOYANTS CONTENANT DES ABRASIFS OU DE L’AMMONIAQUE.
WARNING: All moisture should be properly wiped away and dried prior
to restoring power.
AVERTISSEMENT : Toute humidité doit être essuyée et séchée avant
de remettre la lampe sous tension.

PL04-MAN-Rev10
Printed in China for Verilux, Inc.
© Copyright 2010 Verilux, Inc. All rights reserved.
One Year Limited Warranty
ATTENTION! ONCE OPENED, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE
STORE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT!
Many questions may be answered by visiting www.verilux.com, or you may call our
Customer Service Department at 800-786-6850 during normal business hours.
This limited warranty is provided by: Verilux, Inc., 340 Mad River Park, Waitsfield, VT 05673
Verilux warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of the original retail purchase from Verilux or an authorized
Verilux distributor. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. During the
limited warranty period, Verilux, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace defective parts of
this product, at no charge to the customer, subject to the following limitations: This limited
warranty does not include any postage, freight, handling, insurance or delivery fees. This
warranty does not cover damage, defect or failure caused by or resulting from accident,
external destruction, alteration, modification, abuse, misuse or misapplication of this
product.
This warranty does not cover damage to the product resulting from return shipping or
handling. The use of shipping insurance is recommended to help protect your product.
Return Authorization is required for all returns. To obtain a Return Authorization, please
contact the Verilux Customer Service Department at 800-786-6850.
If, during the first year of ownership, this product fails to operate properly, it should be
returned as specified at www.verilux.com/warrantyreplacement or as instructed by a Verilux
customer service representative at 800-786-6850.
Note: Verilux recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment.
Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality
suppressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges and may be
purchased at electronics stores.
Due to ongoing improvements, actual product may have slight variations from the product described in this manual.
Please visit our website at www.verilux.com or call our Customer Service Department at
1-800-786-6850
Representatives are available Monday — Friday, 9am — 5pm EST
340 Mad River Park, Waitsfield, VT 05673