LEDVANCE Sylvania 20819 T5 Fluorescent Tube Light Bulb User Manual

1. Nhanganyaya

This manual provides essential instructions for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of your LEDVANCE Sylvania 20819 T5 Fluorescent Tube Light Bulb. Please read this manual thoroughly before installation and retain it for future reference.

2. Safety Information

Nguva dzose chengetedza zvinotevera kuchengetedza kudzivirira kukuvara kana kukuvara:

• Bvisa Simba: Always turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box before installing, removing, or servicing the bulb.
• Yakakodzera Fixture: Ensure the fixture is designed for T5 fluorescent bulbs with a G5 bi-pin base and the specified wattage (8W).
• Bata Nekungwarira: Fluorescent bulbs are made of glass and can break. Handle them carefully to avoid injury.
• Kurasa: Dispose of used fluorescent bulbs according to local regulations, as they may contain small amounts of mercury. Do not dispose of in regular household waste.
• Indoor Use Chete: This bulb is intended for indoor use only.
• Dimmable Compatibility: This bulb is dimmable. Ensure your dimmer switch and fixture are compatible with dimmable fluorescent lamps.

3. Chigadzirwa Pamusoroview

The LEDVANCE Sylvania 20819 is an 8-watt, 12-inch (MOL) T5 fluorescent tube light bulb featuring a G5 bi-pin base. It provides 400 lumens of warm white light at a 3000K color temperature with a frosted finish. This bulb is designed for general illumination in compatible fixtures.

Mufananidzo 1: Sylvania 20819 T5 Fluorescent Tube Light Bulb. This image shows the clear glass tube and the silver-colored G5 bi-pin base with two gold-colored pins at one end.

4. Kuiswa

Follow these steps to install the fluorescent tube light bulb:

1. Dzima Simba: Ensure the power supply to the fixture is completely off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation.
2. Bvisa Old Bulb (kana iripo): If replacing an existing bulb, carefully twist and pull the old bulb from its sockets. Dispose of it properly.
3. Isa Bhabhu Idzva: Align the two pins of the G5 bi-pin base with the slots in the fixture's lamp holders. Gently push the bulb into the sockets until it clicks securely into place. Do not force the bulb.
4. Verify Connection: Ensure the bulb is firmly seated in both lamp holders.
5. Dzosera Simba: Kana girobhu racho raiswa zvakanaka, dzorera simba pachinhu chacho kubva pacircuit breaker kana pafuse box.

5. Kushanda

After installation, the bulb is ready for operation. Use the fixture's switch to turn the light on and off. If connected to a compatible dimmer, adjust the light output as desired.

6. Kuchengeta

Minimal maintenance is required for this fluorescent bulb.

• Kuchenesa: Ensure the power is off before cleaning. Wipe the bulb gently with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or abrasive materials.
• Kutsiva: Replace the bulb when it reaches the end of its operational life (approximately 7,500 hours) or if it shows signs of failure (e.g., flickering, dimming, blackening ends).

7. Kugadzirisa matambudziko

If the bulb does not operate correctly, consider the following:

• Bulb Kwete Mwenje:
  • Tarisa kana magetsi ekugadzirisa akabatidzwa.
  • Ensure the bulb is correctly seated in the lamp holders.
  • Inspect the bulb for visible damage (e.g., broken glass, loose pins).
  • Test with a known working bulb in the same fixture, or test this bulb in a known working fixture, to determine if the issue is with the bulb or the fixture/ballast.
• Flickering:
  • Flickering can occur at the end of a fluorescent bulb's life. Replace the bulb if it is old.
  • Ensure the bulb is fully seated.
  • Check for proper ballast operation in the fixture.
• Dimming Matambudziko:
  • Confirm that both the bulb and the dimmer switch are compatible with dimmable fluorescent lamps.
  • Ensure the dimmer switch is functioning correctly.

If problems persist after troubleshooting, contact customer support.

8. Zvinotsanangurwa

9. Warranty uye Tsigiro

For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the details below:

Tsanangudzo Yewaranti: For US & Canadian customer questions or support, please call us at 1-800-LIGHTBULB (1-800-544-4828).

For further assistance, you may also visit the official LEDVANCE websaiti kana kubata mutengesi wako.