Sunlight Supply Inc 902220 Manual Do Utilizador

See back page for important FCC and warranty information

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.

3. NOTES

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The Galaxy Electronic Ballasts will operate with Metal Halide lamps and  

High Pressure Sodium lamps that are rated at the proper wattage.

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This unit offers short-circuit and power fluctuation.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

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120-240 Volts 

(#902225 & 902230 are 

240V only and #902227 is 277V only)

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Power source frequency: 50/60Hz

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Power Factor (cosø): > 0.99

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Ambient Temp: 50˚F to 120˚F

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Crest Factor: < 1.5

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Acoustic Resonance: none

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Total Harmonic Distortion: 

(THD): < 10.0%

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 and 1000 watt 277 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.

Connect “Sun System

®

” 

lamp cord with male plug to 

female receptacle on ballast

AC input 120 

(included) or 

240V 

(purchase separately)

(#902225 & #902230 include  

a 240V cord. #902227 includes 

a hardwired 277V cord).

 

LAMP REPLACEMENT - Be sure to disconnect the power source before chang-

ing 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.  

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.

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.

Screw lamp firmly into socket. Make sure tab inside the socket makes proper 

contact with the base of the lamp. If lamp will not seat properly replace lamp.

Make sure you are using the correct input voltage with ballast. If using 

incorrect voltage, disconnect the ballast from the power source immediately.

Examine wiring to ensure it agrees with wiring diagrams on ballast label. 

Check connections to see that they are secure. If wiring a 240V ballast,  

DO NOT use a neutral. The correct wiring is two hot wires and a ground.

Check wiring and lamp contact with socket. Make sure the lamp cord is 

firmly seated in output receptacle.

Verify that you are using the proper wattage lamp with ballast.  

DO NOT use a lamp manufactured according to European or Asian 

specifications as they will not provide consistent performance.

Investigate possibility of outer bulb damage, particularly where glass  

meets base. Lamps may have been twisted to firmly into socket.  

Look for broken tubes or loose metal parts. Replace lamp.

If lamp will not start, reset the breaker by pressing the white button located 

on the input side of the ballast.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Follow the troubleshooting tips below. If troubleshooting techniques fail, bring 

ballast back to your place of purchase to request warranty service.