Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 Mini CF User Manual

REPTIS UN

13 WATT TROPICAL

MINI COMPACT FLUORESCENT

INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of Zoo Med’s ReptiSun 5.0 UVB Mini
Compact Fluorescent Lamp; your reptiles will thank you! The following
instructions will assist you in determining the correct set-up for your
specific application.

LAMP FIXTURES AND APPLICATIONS:

This lamp is designed for use in Zoo Med’s Naturalistic Terrarium
Hoods or Zoo Med’s Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixture. The type of fixture
you use will determine the correct distance of the lamp to your
reptile’s basking site. Use the following descriptions and chart to
determine the correct set up for your reptile.

ZOO MED’S NATURALISTIC TERRARIUM HOODS:

These hoods allow for the lamp to be positioned horizontally over the
terrarium. The 12" Naturalistic Terrarium Hood (Item LF-50) can hold
one ReptiSun 5.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp. The 18"
Naturalistic Terrarium Hood (Item LF-55) can hold one ReptiSun 5.0
UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp, and one Daylight Blue or
Nightlight Red heat
lamp. These hoods
are designed to be
placed on top of
terrariums above

12" Naturalistic Terrarium Hood

the screen cover.

ZOO MED’S MINI DEEP DOME LAMP FIXTURES:

Zoo Med’s Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixtures (Items LF-18 or LF-19
combo) are designed for use with your ReptiSun 5.0 UVB Mini

Compact Fluorescent Lamp. The polished aluminum finish inside the
reflector increases the distance that UVB will penetrate in your
terrarium. The Deep Dome Lamp Fixture must be securely suspended
above your terrarium by the metal hanger attached to the fixture near
the ceramic socket. Zoo Med’s adjustable Reptile Lamp
Stand (Items LF-20 or LF-21) is recommended for safely
suspending these fixtures above your terrarium.

ITEM# LF-50

ITEM# FS-C5M

18" Naturalistic Terrarium Hood

5.0
UVB

ITEM# LF-55

APPLICATION CHART:

LAMP ARRANGEMENT/
TERRARIUM SET-UP

• ReptiSun Terrarium Hood

(12" or 18")

• Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixtures

RECOMMENDED
OPERATING RANGE*

6 to 9 inches (15-23cm)

5 to 8 inches (13-20cm)

*NOTES ON OPERATING RANGE:

The operating range is the distance from the lamp to the reptile’s
basking site. In order for your reptile to benefit from the UVB, you
must provide your reptile with the appropriate temperature zone. Be
sure to provide an appropriate temperature and UVB gradient. This
will allow your reptile to adjust their distance to heat and UVB lamps
in order to regulate their body temperature and UVB exposure.

CAUTION: Always have your lamp at least four inches away from
your reptiles. Consult a good book to learn about the requirements of

your species.

CAUTION:

The ReptiSun 5.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp emits UV
radiation and must be used in accordance with these instructions.
Just as you would not stare into the sun, do not stare into this lamp!
This lamp must be placed directly overhead of your reptiles, and not to
the side which would force them to stare into the lamp. Failure to use
this lamp according to these instructions may result in personal injury
or may cause injury to your reptile(s). Lamp is intended for indoor
use only, and reptile use only.

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR LAMP:

Your lamp will provide beneficial UVB for a period of 12 months.
After 12 months, the lamp should be replaced with a new ReptiSun

5.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp. Before you turn your lamp
on for the first time, date the base of the lamp to remind yourself
when to replace it. Log on to www.zoomed.com and click “UVB
Reminder” to receive an email from Zoo Med letting you know that it
is time to replace your lamp.

DIGITAL UVB METERS:

If you are interested in measuring the amount of UVB that your
lamp is producing, you may want to purchase Zoo Med’s Digital
UVB Radiometer (Item# ST-6). This meter is available in the “store”
section at www.zoomed.com, or by special order through your reptile
product retailer.

ITEM# LF-18

Mini Deep Dome
Lamp Fixture

ITEM# LF-19

Mini Combo Deep Dome
Lamp Fixture

ITEM# LF-21

Small Reptile Lamp Stand

ITEM# LF-20

Standard Reptile
Lamp Stand

NOTES ON SCREEN COVERS:

Screen covers on terrariums significantly reduce the amount of UVB
that reaches your reptile’s basking site. As the screen mesh gets finer,
more UVB is blocked or filtered. CAUTION: Be sure that the lamp

fixture is securely suspended above the enclosure in a manner
that will prevent the fixture from falling into the enclosure.

CAUTION

Lamp emits ultraviolet radiation
intended for reptile use only.

-LAMP CONTAINS MERCURY,

Hg

Manage in Accord with
Disposal Laws,
See: www.lamprecycle.org

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