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Philips BodyTone Tanning Starter Instruction Manual
Quick guide for Philips BodyTone tanning starters. Learn about installation, compatibility, electrical specifications, and safety features for your tanning lamp starter.
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This document provides an overview of the Philips BodyTone tanning starter range. These starters are designed for igniting fluorescent lamps that operate on conventional electromagnetic ballasts. They feature a "click and switch" installation method, making them easy to replace.
Features
- Easy to install: Designed for a simple click-and-switch installation process.
- Safe ignition: Engineered for reliable and safe lamp starting.
- Eco-friendly: Lead-free construction with no radioactive substances.
- Durable design: Features a narrowed starter shape with two extra notches, flame-retardant components, and a UV-resistant canister.
Application
These starters are intended for use with fluorescent lamps (all brands) that operate on a conventional electromagnetic ballast. Ensure you select the correct starter based on the wattage of your lamp:
- BodyTone Starter 25-100W: For 220-240V, 25-100W applications.
- BodyTone Starter 120-180W: For 220-240V, 120-180W applications.
- S12 BodyTone Starter: For 220-240V, 115-140W applications.
- S16 Starter: For 220-240V, 70, 75, 85, 100, 125W applications.
Technical Specifications
All models in this range share the same physical dimensions:
- Height (C): 40.3 mm
- Width (E): 21.5 mm
- Housing Color: Black
Safety and Warnings
For safe operation, ensure the following:
- The starter must be used only with compatible conventional electromagnetic ballasts.
- The canister is UV-resistant and components are flame-retardant to ensure safety during operation.
- Do not attempt to use these starters with electronic ballasts or incompatible lamp wattages.
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Practical help
Common problems
Lamp fails to ignite
Verify that the lamp wattage matches the starter rating (e.g., 25-100W, 120-180W) and that the ballast is a conventional electromagnetic type.
Starter does not fit
Ensure the socket is compatible with standard starter dimensions (40.3 mm height, 21.5 mm width).
Before use
- Check the wattage of your fluorescent lamp.
- Confirm the ballast type is conventional electromagnetic.
- Select the corresponding BodyTone starter model.
- Ensure the power is disconnected before replacing the starter.
- Click the new starter securely into the socket.
Images and diagrams
- The dimensional drawing illustrates the standard canister size (40.3 mm height, 21.5 mm width) applicable to all models in the series.
Model compatibility
- Compatible with all brands of fluorescent lamps.
- Must be used with conventional electromagnetic ballasts only.
- Not suitable for electronic ballasts.
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