Double-ended metal halide lamp casts intense light for SPS, clams, and hard corals
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Streamlined design fits on virtually any small reef aquarium such as the
Nano Cube
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Sleek design doesn't distract from your aquarium
Sleek, clamp-on Metal Halide lighting system for simple "plug and play" installation. High output light fixtures bracket-mount onto virtually any aquarium or nano reef tank. Hammertone reflector and three separate adjustment knobs direct intense lighting exactly where you need it most. Lamp can be used alone for smaller aquariums or in a series for larger aquarium set-ups. Includes 14000°K HQI double-ended lamp and remote ballast. 6-3/4" x 6-1/4" x 6-1/2" high.
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Parts
Top-Lighting Hood
HQI Lamp
UV Glass Shield
Bottom-Lighting Cover
4 Stainless Steel Screws
Height Adjustment Arm
Extension Adjustment Arm
Tank Mounting Bracket
2 Tank Mounting Screws
Tank Mounting Spacer
Ballast Box
Mounting Setup
Place Viper Clamp Lamp in center of Nano Cube or desired location of aquarium.
Place Spacer between the inside of the aquarium and mounting bracket.
Tighten mounting screws. Make sure the fixture is secure in place.
Ballast Setup
Remote Ballast should be placed in a well ventilated area.
Make sure the switch on the ballast box is in the off position.
Insert male plug from the fixture into the female slot into the ballast.
Important: Make sure the Quick Disconnect plug is inserted completely. May cause arcing if not connected properly.
Plug power cord into a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) surge protector and then into a grounded outlet to prevent voltage spikes that may damage the electronics of your unit.
Turn on switch located on the side of the remove ballast box. Note: Lamp will take a few seconds to light up to its maximum light output. When ballast is turned off, may take a few minutes for the ballast to cool down and turn back on.
Adjusting the Viper Fixture Caution: Make sure light top does not make contact with water. Light top may be hot. Allow time to cool down before making any adjustments.
Safety
Make sure Clamp on Lamp is turned off and unplugged when making adjustments to the arms. Allow light hood to cool down.
Height Arm Adjustment
Loosen height arm knob.
Adjust height arm knob to preferred position.
Tighten height arm knob. Make sure the fixture is secure in place.
Extension Arm Adjustment
Loosen extension arm knob.
Adjust extension arm to preferred position.
Tighten extension arm knob.
Make sure figure is secure in place.
Light Top Adjustment Safety: Make sure the light top has cooled down before making any adjustments.
Loosen light top knob.
Adjust light top to preferred position.
Tighten the light top knob.
Make sure the fixture is secure in place.
Lamp Replacement Installation Instructions
Turn off ballast and unplug the ballast power cord from outlet. Safety: Make sure fixture has cooled down before touching.
Loosen Mounting screws (5) and remove Viper Clamp on Lamp from aquarium.
Place fixture on flat surface with lightbulb facing up.
Unscrew the Stainless Steel screws (4) by hand to remove the lens.
Remove lamp with soft cloth. Hold one end of lamp and push the lamp into the opposite end to free one side of lamp.
Gently lift the lamp up at an angle and remove the lamp.
Caution
Safety precautions should be followed when operating unit.
Viper is not to be used on inside of a canopy.
Viper is not to be placed directly on the aquarium.
Viper is to be used on a covered aquarium.
It is recommended to plug the Viper into a grounded three-prong receptacle that is controlled by a GFCI.
Warning
Never plug the Viper with wet hands.
Always unplug the Viper during maintenance of fixture.
Do not adjust swing arms while the Viper is turned on.
Always allow Viper to cool down before making any adjustments.
Do not allow water contact with the Viper.
If Viper is dampened or makes water contact, cut off power immediately.
Leave a drip-loop from the cord running to the ballast box.
Do not power up the Viper until all adjustments and connections are made.
Make sure light has cooled down before making any adjustments to the light top.
Testimonial By:
Testimonial:
Austin IN
I have this 150W lamp on my 30 gal reef. The shimmer effect is amazing! I plan on ordering another when I upgrade to the 75 gal.
I just purchased two 70w Viper HQI clamp lamps for my 50gal. reef to suppliment the T5 HOs that I already had. Even without the T5s this is plenty of light for this aquarium. Also the construction of these lights is strong and durable. No missing parts. I'm impressed!
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Sleek, clamp-on Metal Halide lighting system for simple "plug and play" installation. High output light fixtures bracket-mount onto virtually any aquarium or nano reef tank. Hammertone reflector and three separate adjustment knobs direct intense lighting exactly where you need it most. Lamp can be used alone for smaller aquariums or in a series for larger aquarium set-ups. Includes 14000°K HQI double-ended lamp and remote ballast. 6-3/4" x 6-1/4" x 6-1/2" high.
