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OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing a Phantom Ballast. Phantom Ballasts are compatible with both HPS and MH
lamps. Several models include an energy-saving dimming function with LED indicators.
Phantom Ballasts are designed and engineered in the USA. They are made in China to Hydrofarm's
exacting specifications and distributed by Hydrofarm, Petaluma, CA.
Supply power for the ballast is based on typical commercial or residential input. The Phantom Ballast
should be used with the appropriate recommended wattage lamps to achieve the highest efficiency,
safety, luminosity, and proper operation.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PHANTOM BALLAST'S POWER CORD BEFORE MOVING UNIT OR
CHANGING LAMPS
WARNINGS
• Use this Phantom Ballast indoors only. Position it in an area away from excessive heat or contact
with liquids.
• This ballast does not rely on the luminance enclosure for protection against accidental contact
with live parts.
• Use the Phantom Ballast with a maximum lamp cord length of 30 feet.
• Disconnect the ballast from the power supply before performing any maintenance, lamp changes,
or other modifications.
• Opening the ballast will void the warranty.
• Lamps with auto-ignitors will not work with this ballast. Not for use with external ignitors.
• Do not use the Phantom Ballast with Hydrofarm's TM01240 240V timer. The timer is not designed
for use with electronic ballasts and using it may cause the ballast to fail.
• The Phantom Ballast is designed to be used with Hydrofarm power cords ONLY. Using the
Phantom with other power cords, or modifying the power or lamp cords, will void the warranty.
INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE BALLAST
For proper lamp break-in, we recommend that you run this Phantom ballast and lamp at 100% power
for at least 12 straight hours after initial startup. This will improve lamp life and performance.
1. Find a suitable location for the ballast with sufficient cooling and away from any heat source.
2. Install the lamp firmly into the lamp socket and connect the Lock & Seal lamp cord to the ballast.
3. Using the small red switch on the connections panel, select the wattage (250W or 400W) that
matches the lamp you are using. Do not set to a higher wattage than your lamp is rated for.
4. Remove the power cord from the box. Plug the power cord into the power input panel on the side
of the ballast.
5. Plug the power cord into the power source (electrical outlet).
6. Press the Dimming button to cycle through the dimming levels. The appropriate LED indicator will
light up to indicate selected dimming level
Wattage Equivalence chart below).
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INSTRUCTIONS
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WATTAGE EQUIVALENCE
SWITCH SETTING DIM
250W 200W
400W 350W
STANDARD BOOST
250W 275W
400W 440W