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Revised 09/1/08
Technical Information Guide
www.sunlightsupply.com • www.nationalgardenwholesale.com

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  • Page 1 Revised 09/1/08 Technical Information Guide www.sunlightsupply.com • www.nationalgardenwholesale.com...
  • Page 2: Safety First

    SAFETY FIRST! FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. IN ADDITION, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE SAFETY WARNINGS WILL RESULT IN A WAIVER OF ALL LIABILITIES ON SUNLIGHT SUPPLY , INC. AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES. ®...
  • Page 3: Sun Systems

    Sun Systems ® ™ by Sunlight Supply , Inc. ® Fig. 1 Technical informaTion The CWA (Constant Wattage Autotransformer) utilizes a single COMMON wire, which is common to all taps on the ballast. Also, when any tap on the ballast is energized, all taps become energized to that potential. For example, when a system is plugged into 120 volt, the unused 240 volt tap is still energized to approximately 240 volt.
  • Page 4 REMOTE SMART VOLT™ SYSTEMS SETUP: Fig. 4a (SUN SYSTEM 10, BUDGET GRO™, HARVEST PRO™ & ELITE) ® 1. Remove the system from the box along with all additional parts. 2. The Smart Volt™ systems come standard with the 120 volt Smart Volt™ power cord. The Harvest Pro™...
  • Page 5 COMPACT FLUORESCENT SETUP: (SUN SYSTEM 8 & BRIGHT WING ® ® 1. See reflector setup section for hanging instructions. 2. Insert the self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp. 3. Do NOT screw the lamp in by holding onto the glass tubes, hold onto the plastic base to screw the lamp in. 4.
  • Page 6 COVERAGE AREA A fluorescent fixture can be placed much closer to plants than an H.I.D. fixture because it produces very little heat. You should place your fluorescent lights as close to the tops of your plants as you can without excluding the outside perimeter of your garden.
  • Page 7: Power Usage

    Symptom: My ballast makes an excessive amount of noise. Solution: Keep in mind that the higher the wattage, the louder the humming noise emitted. However, if the noise level is extreme, the transformer may have come loose. In this case, the ballast unit should be returned to Sunlight Supply , Inc.
  • Page 8 POWER COST ESTIMATION GUIDE PER MONTH (ASSUMES 30 DAY MONTH) COST PER KW/HR 4¢ 6¢ 8¢ 10¢ 12¢ 14¢ 16¢ 18¢ 20¢ 22¢ 24¢ 26¢ HRS. PER DAY X 30 DAYS EXAMPLE: 6 HRS X 52 WATTS* ÷ 1000 X $ .04 PER KWH X 30 DAYS = $ .37 6 HRS X 30 DAYS $0.37 $0.56 $0.75 $0.94 $1.12 $1.31 $1.50 $1.68 $1.87 $2.06 $2.25 $2.43 8 HRS X 30 DAYS...
  • Page 9 POWER COST ESTIMATION GUIDE PER MONTH (ASSUMES 30 DAY MONTH) COST PER KW/HR 4¢ 6¢ 8¢ 10¢ 12¢ 14¢ 16¢ 18¢ 20¢ 22¢ 24¢ 26¢ HRS. PER DAY X 30 DAYS EXAMPLE: 6 HRS X 196 WATTS* ÷ 1000 X $ .04 PER KWH X 30 DAYS = $1.41 6 HRS X 30 DAYS $1.41 $2.12 $2.82 $3.53 $4.23 $4.94 $5.64 $6.35 $7.06 $7.76 $8.47 $9.17 8 HRS X 30 DAYS...
  • Page 10 POWER COST ESTIMATION GUIDE PER MONTH (ASSUMES 30 DAY MONTH) COST PER KW/HR 4¢ 6¢ 8¢ 10¢ 12¢ 14¢ 16¢ 18¢ 20¢ 22¢ 24¢ 26¢ HRS. PER DAY X 30 DAYS EXAMPLE: 6 HRS X 468 WATTS* ÷ 1000 X $ .04 PER KWH X 30 DAYS = $ 3.37 6 HRS X 30 DAYS $3.37 $5.05 $6.74 $8.42 $10.11 $11.79 $13.48 $15.16 $16.85 $18.53 $20.22 $21.90 8 HRS X 30 DAYS...
  • Page 11: Warranty & Service

    If there are no dealers in your area, you may contact us directly for technical support. If we cannot help you resolve the problem over the phone, we will issue you a RMA # (return merchandise authorization) authorizing you to return the system to us for factory reconditioning (if the unit is under warranty). Contact a Sunlight Supply service center ®...
  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    Sunlight Supply makes no warranty ® whatsoever in respect to accessories or parts not supplied by Sunlight Supply . This ® warranty shall apply only to the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and territories of the United States.

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