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19. Lighting systems servicing

19.2. Light source installation

19.3. Fitting Xenon lamps Xenon light sources need high voltage to be triggered. Depending on the Xenon generation fitting rules may slightly differ, but basic measures must be taken prior to manipulate and service Xenon system.

Warnings for Halogen and Xenon lamps installation

Risk of being burnt. l Turn power off before installing bulb. l Allow bulb to cool before handling.

Bulb may shatter and cause injury if broken. l Wear safety glasses and gloves when handling a bulb. l Do not use a bulb if its outer glass is scratched or broken. Risk of electric shock. l Turn power off before inspection, installation or removal. l Do not use a bulb where it is directly exposed to water or the atmosphere and it is not in an enclosed fixture. l Unexpected bulb failure may cause injury, fire, or property damage. l Do not exceed rated wattage or voltage. l Do not touch glass with bare hands. l Use only properly rated ballast. l Operate bulb only when it is fitted in its specified position. l Do not store flammable materials in the vicinity of the bulb. l Do not turn on the bulb until fully installed.

High voltage

Twenty thousand volts (20 kV) are issued by the ballast and the ignitor during the Xenon lamp start- up, so it is essential to ensure that the system is fully disabled before undertaking a lighting maintenance procedure. Some vehicles equipped with comfort functions may switch the lighting system according to key-entry or door-opening events, considering the variety of vehicles on the market only a disconnected battery can totally secure operators from a 20 kV discharge.

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