| Adhere to the safety warnings and the application of gas-discharge
lamps |
| In the event that assembly and disassembly work
is carried out on the main headlights with gas-discharge lamps, observe: |
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| Warnings regarding the high voltage/ dangerous currents → Anchor |
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| Warnings regarding curves, temperature, irradiation and illumination
pressure → Anchor |
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| Notes on the assembly of gas-discharge lamps → Anchor |
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| Notes on the disposal of gas-discharge lamps → Anchor |
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
WARNING | Then, turn off and turn on the headlights. This way, any residual
current will be eliminated. |
| The gas-discharge lamp control device must not, under any
circumstances, be operated without the gas-discharge lamps in place. |
| The gas-discharge lamps can only be operated in the headlight
housing due to the elevated voltage (higher than 28000 V when the
gas-discharge lamp is turned on) and temperatures. |
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WARNING | If the mechanic is not familiar with the bulb bearings, the
safety norms and the tools, he is not apt to change these bulbs. |
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WARNING | The control devices of the lighting system, the operational
connectors or the components of bulb bearings are conductors of high
voltage and are potentially fatal! |
| The command device and the ignition device can only be operated
with the bulb in place. |
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WARNING | t
| Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment, then remove
the ignition key. |
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| Before working on the headlights, ensure that all components
are free of voltage, including any residual voltage that may be in
the system after the headlights have been turned off. |
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| Residual voltage is eliminated by turning the lights on and
off, after removing the key from the ignition. |
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| Ensure that it is not possible to turn the lights on during
any work on the headlights. |
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WARNING | t
| The bulb can only be operated in the headlight housing (protection
from contact due to bulb heat, absorption of UV radiation, protection
against chains, risk of explosion). |
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| The glass globes of incandescent bulbs get very hot - risk
or burns! |
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| Avoid looking directly into the ray of light; because of the
UV irradiation of this type of bulb, it is about 2.5 times greater
than a conventional halogen bulb. |
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| Avoid looking directly into the ray of light (risk of blindness),
since it can cause temporary loss of vision for a considerable period
of time. |
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WARNING | t
| Avoid contact with the brushed glass globes |
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| The H7 incandescent bulbs and the gas-discharge lamps (Xenon/Bi-Xenon)
are under pressure and may break during replacement - Risk of injuries. |
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| Operators must use safety goggles and gloves to install and
remove gas-discharge lamps. |
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Caution | t
| Before replacing an incandescent bulb, always turn off its
respective activator. |
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| Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment, then remove
the ignition key. |
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| Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your hands. Use
fabric gloves. Any fingerprint would be dissipated by the heat emanating
from the lit bulb and would move onto the reflector, thus compromising
the intensity of the light. |
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| The incandescent bulb can only be replaced by a bulb of the
same model. |
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| When installing, slot the fastenings into the correct position
and ensure correct seating. |
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WARNING | t
| Gas-discharge lamps should be disposed of as special trash;
they must not be disposed of in conventional trash. |
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| Gas-discharge lamps contain metallic mercury (Hg) and traces
of thallium. They cannot be destroyed. |
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| These components should be eliminated in compliance with current
legal norms. |
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| Dispose of them at duly authorized disposal locations in suitable
containers. |
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