Important Safety Precautions; Cultivation Best Practices; General Care - FLUENCE VYPR 3 Series User's Installation Manual

3. 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 https://fluence-led.com/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.

4. 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 H 2 O, CO 2 , RH, nutrients, and temperature are
typically required.
• Mount your 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
effect 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.
• Fluence recommends the use of AC circuit contactors to completely
disconnect the facility AC voltage from the luminaire to mitigate
potential glowing or dimming interruptions of the crop dark period.
For more information, please download the Dim-to-Off Application
Note available at the Fluence Support Center
support-center/.
For cultivation recommendations visit
https://fluence-led.com/science-articles/

5. GENERAL CARE

VYPR lighting systems are 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 two inches of space is
required between the fixture 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 off heatsink or LED array.
• 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, visit
https://fluence-led.com/support-center/
https://fluence-led.com/
VYPR is a high-performance lighting
system. Do not touch while in operation.
PLEASE RECYCLE ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL.
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