Compact & Handheld
Ultraviolet Lamps
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not look into a lighted shortwave or multi-
band Mineralight lamp as it can quickly sunburn
your eyes and skin. Always hold Mineralight®
lamps so that the light beams are away from
you. The Blak-Ray® lamp’s longwave ultraviolet
is generally considered harmless to the
average person. Individuals that are
photosensitive or are subject to long
term exposures may expect adverse
reactions if they do not have adequate
protection.
ULTRAVIOLETLIGHT
Ultraviolet energy cannot be detected
by the human eye. A bluish light will
be visible through the filter of your
lamp. This is due to the emission of
visible light from the tube. The special
filter eliminates most of the visible light interference. Ultraviolet energy is just
shorter in wavelength than visible light and can be divided into three groups:
Longwave ... The ultraviolet energy nearest to the visible light range (commonly
called black light), activates fluorescence in numerous natural substances and
manufactured materials.
Midrange ... The ultraviolet energy representing the shortest wavelengths found
in sunlight, causing sunburn and used to fluoresce certain substances more
effectively than shortwave or longwave ultraviolet light.
Shortwave ... The ultraviolet energy farthest from visible light, shorter than rays in
sunlight, and primarily noted for its ability to fluoresce minerals for chemical
analysis, and for its germicidal effects.
For information on ultraviolet lamp applications, refer to UVP’s web site:
Click on Application Notes
Mineralight, Blak-Ray and Chromato-Vue are registered trademarks of UVP, Inc.
81-0003-02 Rev M
Web Site: www.uvp.com
Corporate Headquarters: UVP, LLC 2066 W. 11th Street, Upland, CA 91786
European Operations: Ultra-Violet Products Ltd., Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate,
Nuffield
Road,
Cambridge
CB4
1TG
UK
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Tel: +44(0) 1223 420022 E-Mail: [email protected]PRODUCTWARRANTY
UVP’s products are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials, workmanship and
manufacture for one (1) year from the date of purchase; transilluminators are guaranteed
for (2) years. Consumable and disposable parts including, but not limited to bottles, tubes
and filters, are guaranteed to be free from defects in manufacture and materials for ninety
(90) days from date of purchase. If equipment failure or malfunction occurs during the
warranty period, UVP shall examine the inoperative equipment and have the option of
repairing or replacing any part(s) which, in the judgment of UVP, were originally defective
or became so under conditions of normal usage and service.
No warranty shall apply to any instrument, or part thereof, that has been subject to
accident, negligence, alteration, abuse or misuse by the end-user. Moreover, UVP makes
no warranties whatsoever with respect to parts not supplied by UVP or that have been
installed, used and/or serviced other than in strict compliance with the instructions ap-
pearing in the operational manual supplied to the end-user.
In no event shall UVP be responsible to the end-user for any incidental or consequential
damages, whether foreseeable or not, including, but not limited to property damage,
inability to use equipment, lost business, lost profits, or inconvenience arising out of or
connected with the use of instruments produced by UVP. Nor is UVP liable or responsible
for any personal injuries occurring as a result of the use, installation and/or servicing of
equipment. This warranty does not supersede any statutory rights that may be available in
certain countries.
ACCESSORIES
UVL-13R Accessories ... Use the wall adapter (115volt/12 amp, 2000 ma operation) for
office/home use. For field use, order a battery pack and charger (P/N 45-0014-01), ciga-
rette plug (58-0043-01) and alligator clips (58-0153-02).
Chromato-Vue® Cabinets ... A darkroom environment is created with the C-10 Cabinet
(P/N 95-0072-01). Materials can be placed inside the cabinet and viewed through the UV
blocking viewport. Access to cabinet interior is easy with the light-blocking curtain.
Lamp Stands ... Models UVL-23RS and UVL-23RW include a lamp stand. Lamp stands are
available for other models — J124 stand (98-0020-03) is for compact lamps and the J129
stand (98-0016-03) is for use with the hand-held lamps.
Blak-Ray® UV Protective and Contrast Control Spectacles ... Special formula lenses
of the Goggles (98-0002-02) reduce “blue haze” interference while providing maximum
protection from extended use of high intensity UV light sources while the Spectacles (98-
0002-01) are used for sporadic use, lower intensity UV light sources and can be worn
comfortably over prescription glasses.
