8
Troubleshooting

Before requesting service on your Verilux® lamp, please:

• Makesureallpowerconnectors,cordsandplugsareinsertedfullyand
securely.
• Besurethebulbissecurelyseatedintothesocket.(Seepage7.)
• Makesurethereispowertothewalloutlet,ortryanotherone.

PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION

Light Won’t
Come On
Blackening/Darkening
at Ends of Bulb
Light Flickers
Has the plug come
loose?
Is the bulb old?
Is the bulb connected
securely into socket?
Is the bulb new?
Is the bulb old?
Has the plug come
loose?
Is the bulb connected
securely to the socket?
Is the lamp connected
to a dimmer switch?
Insert plug securely into wall outlet.
Check bulb for blackening/darkening at bottom of spiral where it joins the
base (an indicator of bulb life) and replace bulb.
Be sure the bulb is securely seated in the socket. Repeat the bulb
installation process.
Always unplug lamp before performing
bulb replacement or installation.
Sometimes when a new bulb is turned on for the first time the tubing will
darken, but this will fade after a few minutes.
With older bulbs, darkening of the tubing indicates end of bulb life. (This
doesn’t affect operation except to reduce the amount of light available,
since the phosphor in that area has become inactive.) Bulb replacement
is recommended.
Insert plug securely into wall outlet.
Connect lamp plug only to wall outlet without dimmer switch.
Be sure the bulb is securely seated into the socket. Repeat the bulb
installation process. Always unplug lamp before performing
bulb replacement or installation.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Care and Cleaning

Your lamp is made from high-quality materials that will last for many

years with minimum care. You may want to periodically clean the lamp

using a mild non-abrasive cleaner and soft cloth. When cleaning, make

sure you have turned off and unplugged the unit and allowed sufficient

time for the unit to cool.

CAUTION:

Do not use solvents or cleaners containing abrasives,

or ammonia-based cleaners.

CAUTION:

After cleaning the lamp, properly wipe away and dry all

moisture before restoring power.

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