Installation; Important Instructions - GLO T5 HO Gebrauchsanleitung

RECOMMENDATION: USE ONLY T5 HO FLUORESCENT BULBS. This equipment is FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. For convenient and
controlled operations of this unit, it is recommended that you connect it to an approved grounded electric timer.
WARNING: Disconnect the plug of this unit and all other electrical equipment used for the aquarium, before placing
WARNING: Whenever installing, removing or changing fluorescent tubes or maintaining, installing or removing the
GLO T5 HO High Output Linear Fluorescent Lighting System or any other equipment, always ensure that it is unplugged.
Fluorescent Tube Installation
To install the fluorescent tube(s) of the correct diameter and
wattage, please follow steps A to D:
A. Unthread the water resistant end cap, please take note of the
O-ring located at the socket base.
B. Slide the end cap and O-ring over the ends of the bulb(s).
C. Insert the bulb pins into the socket, carefully rotate the bulb
until it positively locates at the quarter turn position.
D. Slide the water resistant end cap onto the socket and thread
down the end cap securely by hand only.
(See figures A, B, C and D below)

INSTALLATION

your hands in aquarium water and/or performing any maintenance of any kind.

Important Instructions

It is very important when changing the fluorescent tube(s)
(see Fluorescent Tube Installation section) that the socket end
caps be reassembled correctly in order to ensure the integrity
of the water resistant end cap.
The diagrams below depict the correct assembly sequence for
the water resistant end cap assembly. It is important that the
O-rings and tube gaskets be assembled in the correct orientation
and sequence.
SOCKET SOCKET SEAL
RECEPTACLE O-RING
Fig. 1
A. B.
Fig. 2
When reassembling the water resistant end caps:
1. The socket seal O-ring must be in place on the socket
receptacle as per the illustration. (See figure 1A)
2. Ensure that the end cap seal gasket is inserted into the end
cap with the beveled edge facing outward. Seal gasket should
be moistened with water before assembly. (See figure 1B)
3. If the inner retainer sleeve is removed during the disassembly
of the end cap, it should then be re-inserted into the socket
end cap. (See figure 1C)
4. The end cap assembly should then be placed over the
fluorescent tube. The fluorescent tube should then be
inserted into the socket receptacle. Then slide the end cap
assembly down the fluorescent tube and thread onto the
socket receptacle housing, hand tightened securely.
Do not cross thread. (See figure 2)
INNER RETAINER SEAL
SLEEVE GASKET
C.
SOCKET
END CAP