Galaxy 902210, 902215, 902220, 902225, 902230 Installation/operating

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THIS STATE-OF-THE-ART BALLAST IS MANUFACTURED
TO PROVIDE TODAY’S SERIOUS GROWER WITH

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY & PERFORMANCE.

Installation/Operating

INSTRUCTIONS

INSIDE:

READ IMPORTANT

INFORMATION BEFORE

FIRING UP YOUR BALLAST

WARRANTY This unit, when properly used will provide you with years of service. It is
covered under a 3 year warranty (902210 - 400 Watt and 902230 - 1500W/240V have a 2 Year
Warranty). This warranty will be voided if the unit is misused, abused or altered. Warranty
repair or replacement will be at the sole discretion of the manufacturer. Defective units need
to be returned to the place of purchase with proof of purchase/receipt.

This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including the
warranties of merchantability and fi tness for use and of all other obligations or liabilities
on the part of the seller. This warranty shall not apply to this product or any part thereof
which has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, modifi cation, negligence, alteration or
misapplication. Manufacturer makes no warranty whatsoever in respect to accessories or parts
not supplied by manufacturer. This warranty shall apply only to the United States, including
Alaska, Hawaii and territories of the United States and Canada.

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POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE

LAMP LOOSE

IN SOCKET

Screw lamp fi rmly into socket. Make sure tab inside the socket makes proper
contact with the base of the lamp. If lamp will not seat properly replace lamp.

INCORRECT

VOLTAGE

Make sure you are using the correct input voltage with ballast. If using
incorrect voltage, disconnect the ballast from the power source immediately.

DEFECTIVE

OR IMPROPER

WIRING

Examine wiring to ensure it agrees with wiring diagrams on ballast label.
Check connections to see that they are secure. If wiring a 240V ballast,
DO NOT use a neutral. The correct wiring is two hot wires and a ground.

POOR ELECTRICAL

CONNECTIONS

Check wiring and lamp contact with socket. Make sure the lamp cord is
fi rmly seated in output receptacle.

INCORRECT

LAMP

Verify that you are using the proper wattage lamp with ballast.
DO NOT use a lamp manufactured according to European or Asian
specifi cations as they will not provide consistent performance.

LAMP

DAMAGE

Investigate possibility of outer bulb damage, particularly where glass
meets base. Lamps may have been twisted to fi rmly into socket.
Look for broken tubes or loose metal parts. Replace lamp.

BREAKER

If lamp will not start, reset the breaker by pressing the white button located
on the input side of the ballast.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Follow the troubleshooting tips below. If troubleshooting techniques fail, bring
ballast back to your place of purchase to request warranty service.

RETURNING UNITS Please contact your retail store for returns.

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Galaxy Grow
Amp Models:

902210 - 400W
902215 - 600W
902220 - 1000W
902225 - 1000W/240V
902230 - 1500W/240V
902235 - 750W

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* 902210 - 400 Watt and 902230 - 1500W/240V have a 2 Year Warranty

See back page for important troubleshooting and warranty information

KEEP ORIGINAL PACKAGING— all returns need to be in the original packaging
in order to avoid product damage during shipping. Any damage to products not in
their original packaging will not be covered under warranty.

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 and will void all warranties.

WARNING

§ If the exterior of the lamp is damaged, replace lamp immediately.

§ When re-lamping, make sure lamp has time to cool before touching.

§ Make sure power cord and lamp cord are connected properly.

§ Disconnect power before re-lamping.

§ DO NOT hang by power or lamp cord.

§ DO NOT make contact with the interior of the socket while power is on.

§ DO NOT operate light systems in wet locations.

§ DO NOT plug system into supply voltage other than what is designated on ballast.

§ DO NOT attempt to rewire or reconfi gure your system, it will void warranty and

could cause serious safety hazards (i.e. power cord, lamp cord, lamp socket or ballast).

§ Keep away from children.

SAFETY FIRST!

§ DO NOT alter or modify this unit in any way. It may cause bodily injury or
death as this is a high power electrical device.

§ DO NOT submerse in water or splash water on the unit.

§ DO NOT plug or unplug the lamp cord while the ballast is energized.

These high performance Electronic Ballasts are extremely effi cient. They have a high
power factor and high luminous effi cacy. It’s stable performance creates constant power
output even when power fl uctuates (power surge). Short circuit protection technology
prevents damage to the lamp and other ballasts connected to the same circuit.

1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

§ DO NOT alter or modify the electronic ballast in any way.
Not only may it damage the unit, it will void the warranty.

§ Lamp power rating must match electronic ballast power rating.

These ballasts offer our exclusive Smart Volt

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feature – They are “smart” ballasts

— They will operate on either 120 or 240 volt power (except Galaxy

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1000 & 1500
watt 240 volt only ballast) by simply plugging in the appropriate power cord. There
is no further modifi cation necessary. It comes with a 120 volt power cord. If you
wish to run this ballast on 240 volt, you must purchase the 240 volt power cord
separately (part #903082 six foot or #903084 twenty foot).

The Galaxy 1000 watt 240 volt (#902225) and the Galaxy 1500 watt 240 volt
(#902230), are designated voltage electronic ballasts. Run these ballasts only with
240 volts.

3. NOTES

§ The Galaxy Electronic Ballasts will operate with Metal Halide lamps and
High Pressure Sodium lamps that are rated at the proper wattage.

§ This unit offers short-circuit and power fl uctuation.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

§ 120-240 Volts

(#902225 & 902230

are 240V only)

§ Power source frequency: 50/60Hz

§ Power Factor (cosø): > 0.99

§ Ambient Temp: 50˚F to 120˚F

§ Crest Factor: < 1.5

§ Acoustic Resonance: none

§ Total Harmonic Distortion:
(THD): < 10.0%

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Installation/Operating INSTRUCTIONS

Connect “Sun System®”
lamp cord with male plug to
female receptacle on ballast

OUTPUT TO HPS/MH LAMP

CONNECT APPROPRIATE
AC POWER PLUG HERE

AC input 120

(included)

or

240V

(purchase separately)
(#902225 and #902230 have
the 240V cord included)

240V WIRING - VERY IMPORTANT! All digital ballasts may malfunction
if the 240V circuit has a neutral. The input for the ballast is 2 HOT WIRES and
1 GROUND WIRE. If you are using a light controller ONLY bring a ground wire
and two hot leads from your electrical panels.

HOT RESTRIKE - It is VERY IMPORTANT that the lamp is given adequate
time to cool down before it is reignited. You should allow a hot lamp to cool
for 20-30 minutes before you try to restrike it. Hot restrikes cause permanent
lamp failure and lumen output degradation. Additionally, the lamp should
never be turned off before the lamp reaches full intensity.

LAMP REPLACEMENT - Be sure to disconnect the power source before
changing lamps. Always use the specifi ed wattage lamp. (A 400W halide lamp
should not be used in a 600W ballast).

MOUNTING LOCATION - DO NOT install ballasts in areas of high heat, such
as an attic or a closed closet. DO NOT mount the ballast to the refl ector or blow
exhaust air over them. DO NOT stack ballasts on top of each other. DO NOT
allow contact with water. Mount units at least six inches apart. If a unit has any
leaking resin, please relocate to a cooler area or place a fan near the ballasts.

TIMER BOX - If you are connecting a 240V ballast to a timer box, please
make sure that it cuts off both legs when timer is switched off. If you continue
to supply 120V to your ballast when the timer is switched off, it may damage
your ballast.

HPS/MH - The ballasts operate both metal halide and high pressure sodium
lamps. They will not light mercury vapor lamps which are commonly sold in
hardware and some hydroponic stores. PLEASE NOTE: The 750W ballast is
HPS only.

LAMP RECOMMENDATIONS

- The ballasts are designed to provide superior
performance with several lamps manufactured to American specifi cations.
There are several brands of lamps available for the U.S. market that were made
according to European specifi cations. We do not recommend using these types
of lamps, since they will provide inconsistent performance with your ballast.

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