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8 WAY CONTACTOR + HEATER
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the instructions before operating the unit.
SPECIFICATION:
The HERO 8 Way Contactor + Heater can control the timing of:
Lighting sockets: 8 x 600W HPS Lighting systems or 4 x 1000W HPS lighting systems.
Not recommended for use with LED lighting due to the in-rush of current on start-up.
Heater sockets: total load of 2500W.
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Summary of Contents for HERO 8
- Page 1 The HERO 8 Way Contactor + Heater can control the timing of: Lighting sockets: 8 x 600W HPS Lighting systems or 4 x 1000W HPS lighting systems. Not recommended for use with LED lighting due to the in-rush of current on start-up.
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Page 2: Safety First
The unit is intended for switching the electrical load associated with HID (High Intensity Discharge) lighting with a total load not exceeding either 8 x 600W or 4 x 1000W. The unit has two power cords, each capable of carrying up to 13A. The power cord on the left hand side is the ‘master’... -
Page 3: Initial Setup
INITIAL SET UP Please note: The timer must be set up before connecting any lighting or heaters, and the unit must be connected to power. Gain acces to the timer by opening the covers. Ensure that the timer switch is in the ‘0’ position. ‘0’... - Page 4 Set your required ON/OFF periods by pushing the segments in towards the centre of the clock for the ON periods. These segments turn the sockets ON or OFF In this example the lights would be ON from 8.00AM to 8.00PM...
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Page 5: Turning The Unit On
CONNECTING LIGHTS AND HEATER Plug the HPS lighting systems into the sockets of the unit. Ensure that the electrical load is balanced and does not exceed the specification. If you are connecting 4 lights, plug 2 lights into one side and 2 in the opposite side to spread the load. TURNING THE UNIT ON To activate the timer, ensure that the switch is in the middle position. -
Page 6: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If you suspect that the unit is faulty, it can be verified by plugging a known working appliance into each socket in turn. If any individual socket fails, return the unit to the retailer you purchased it from. In the event that your unit has no power to any sockets, or to one side, check the circuit breakers have not tripped and change the main fuse in the plugs if required.