Important Safety Precautions; Cultivation Best Practices; General Care - FLUENCE VYPR 2 Series User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• The system should only be cleaned as directed in the Fluence's Fixture
Cleaning Recommendations which can be downloaded from the Fluence
Support Center www.fluence.science/support-center/.
• You should seek service for your system by qualified service personnel if any
of the following occur:
1 . The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged .
2 . The unit has been exposed to rain .
3 . The unit exhibits a marked change in performance .
4 . The unit has been dropped, or its enclosure or chassis is damaged .

CULTIVATION BEST PRACTICES

Fluence encourages everyone to experiment and pursue their own techniques .
Every crop is different and everyone has different goals . However, our internal
research has given us insight into several strategies we would like to share .
• Regularly check your plants' growth and health . Fluence lighting systems
deliver high levels of PAR, typically more than experienced in nature .
Adjustments to H2O, CO2, RH, nutrients, and temperature are typically required .
• Mount the fixture at least 18" from the top of your canopy to ensure optimal
uniformity and consistent PPFD . The VYPR Series was designed to provide
uniform light dispersion and requires precise deployment . A 1" variation in
either direction will have a significant change in uniformity and PPFD (which
may or may not be desired) .
• Many plants prefer higher temperatures when exposed to high PPFD .
Experiment with higher temperatures to achieve higher yields . Canopy
temperature and room ambient temperature often vary . For accurate results,
test at the canopy level to gauge leaf surface temperature .
For cultivation recommendations visit
www.fluence.science/science-articles/.
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GENERAL CARE

VYPR Series systems is passively cooled with zero moving components .
They are designed for accepted horticulture environments and years of
maintenance-free performance . Some basic care will keep your system
operating at peak performance cycle-after-cycle .
• Natural convection removes heat away from the heatsink . In order for
the system to properly cool itself, at least one inch of space is required
between the console and the roof of your grow area . Failure to do so may
shorten the fixture's lifespan .
• To achieve the optimal lifespan and performance of your fixtures, routinely
check for and remove excess dust, debris, and mineral build up from
heatsink and LED array . Cleaning should always be done with the fixture
unplugged from its power source using low-pressure compressed air or
water to rinse away dirt from light bars .
• Never use a cloth to clean the diode array . Doing so can scratch or
compromise the integrity of the silicon seal, or dislodge diodes entirely .
• To limit degradation, avoid touching the diodes with your hands, even in a
powered off state .
For detailed instructions for maintenance and cleaning,
please visit www.fluence.science/support-center/.
VYPR 2x and VYPR 2p are high-performance
lighting systems.
Do not touch while in operation.
Please recycle all packaging material.