Additional Special Precautions for the Operation of Metal Halide Discharge Lamps
7Check that replacement lamp is correct type for the application, that rating, cap and control gear are correct.
8Lamps having outer bulbs must not be operated if the outer glass is broken.
9Instructions given with metal halide lamps must be carefully followed in all respects. Protection against the explosion of lamp must be maintained, do not remove any covering or shields until the lamp is located in an approved enclosed housing.
10Certain lamps generate ozone in use and should be operated only in well ventilated locations.
11Metal halide lamps with quartz envelopes without glass outer bulbs may emit short wave ultra violet radiation which is harmful to eyes and skin. Operators must be shielded from direct or indirect short wave ultra violet radiation.
