Our Commitment to Safety
Proper installation, operation, and maintenance of all lighting equipment are essential to protecting personnel, facilities, and crops. Please read and follow all product instructions before installation and operation.
Proper installation, operation, and maintenance of all lighting equipment are essential to protecting personnel, facilities, and crops. Please read and follow all product instructions before installation and operation.
General Safety Guidelines
Electrical Safety
Always disconnect power before installing, servicing, cleaning, or maintaining any lighting equipment.
Installation should be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with all applicable local, state, and national electrical codes.
Verify that the supply voltage matches the fixture's rated voltage before energizing the system.
Ensure all fixtures are properly grounded.
Never operate damaged fixtures, power cords, connectors, or drivers.
Do not modify fixtures, wiring, or electrical components unless specifically authorized by the manufacturer.
Always disconnect power before installing, servicing, cleaning, or maintaining any lighting equipment.
Installation should be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with all applicable local, state, and national electrical codes.
Verify that the supply voltage matches the fixture's rated voltage before energizing the system.
Ensure all fixtures are properly grounded.
Never operate damaged fixtures, power cords, connectors, or drivers.
Do not modify fixtures, wiring, or electrical components unless specifically authorized by the manufacturer.
Installation Safety
Securely mount all fixtures using approved hardware and support systems.
Confirm mounting structures can safely support the fixture weight and any associated equipment.
Maintain recommended clearances from combustible materials and other equipment.
Route power cables to prevent tripping hazards, abrasion, pinching, or water exposure.
Inspect mounting hardware periodically for signs of wear, corrosion, or loosening.
Securely mount all fixtures using approved hardware and support systems.
Confirm mounting structures can safely support the fixture weight and any associated equipment.
Maintain recommended clearances from combustible materials and other equipment.
Route power cables to prevent tripping hazards, abrasion, pinching, or water exposure.
Inspect mounting hardware periodically for signs of wear, corrosion, or loosening.
Environmental Safety
Operate fixtures only within the environmental conditions specified for the product.
Avoid exposing electrical components to standing water, excessive moisture, or corrosive chemicals unless the fixture is specifically rated for such environments.
Maintain adequate ventilation around drivers and power supplies to prevent overheating.
Keep fixtures free of dust, debris, and plant material accumulation.
Operate fixtures only within the environmental conditions specified for the product.
Avoid exposing electrical components to standing water, excessive moisture, or corrosive chemicals unless the fixture is specifically rated for such environments.
Maintain adequate ventilation around drivers and power supplies to prevent overheating.
Keep fixtures free of dust, debris, and plant material accumulation.
Maintenance Safety
Allow fixtures to cool before handling.
Inspect fixtures regularly for signs of damage, discoloration, loose components, or abnormal operation.
Replace damaged components immediately using approved replacement parts.
Never service energized equipment.
Allow fixtures to cool before handling.
Inspect fixtures regularly for signs of damage, discoloration, loose components, or abnormal operation.
Replace damaged components immediately using approved replacement parts.
Never service energized equipment.
LED Fixture Safety
Grower's Choice LED fixtures are designed to provide efficient horticultural lighting while reducing many of the risks associated with traditional high-intensity discharge (HID) systems.
Key safety advantages include:
Lower operating temperatures compared to traditional HID lighting.
Reduced risk of burns from hot bulbs and reflectors.
No fragile glass bulbs that can shatter or explode during operation.
Reduced HVAC demand due to lower heat output.
Improved energy efficiency and lower electrical consumption.
Enhanced fixture longevity, reducing maintenance requirements.
Grower's Choice LED fixtures are designed to provide efficient horticultural lighting while reducing many of the risks associated with traditional high-intensity discharge (HID) systems.
Key safety advantages include:
Lower operating temperatures compared to traditional HID lighting.
Reduced risk of burns from hot bulbs and reflectors.
No fragile glass bulbs that can shatter or explode during operation.
Reduced HVAC demand due to lower heat output.
Improved energy efficiency and lower electrical consumption.
Enhanced fixture longevity, reducing maintenance requirements.
LED Fixture Installation Requirements
Follow all fixture-specific installation instructions provided with the product.
Use only approved power supplies, drivers, and control accessories.
Do not exceed the maximum circuit loading specified for the fixture.
Ensure all connections are secure and protected from moisture.
Verify fixture mounting points are properly fastened before energizing the system.
Follow all fixture-specific installation instructions provided with the product.
Use only approved power supplies, drivers, and control accessories.
Do not exceed the maximum circuit loading specified for the fixture.
Ensure all connections are secure and protected from moisture.
Verify fixture mounting points are properly fastened before energizing the system.
LED Fixture Operating Safety
Do not look directly into operating LED arrays for extended periods.
Avoid touching LED boards, drivers, or internal components during operation.
Maintain recommended mounting heights and clearances.
Do not cover fixtures or obstruct airflow around cooling surfaces.
If unusual odor, noise, flickering, or overheating is observed, disconnect power immediately and inspect the fixture before continued use.
Do not look directly into operating LED arrays for extended periods.
Avoid touching LED boards, drivers, or internal components during operation.
Maintain recommended mounting heights and clearances.
Do not cover fixtures or obstruct airflow around cooling surfaces.
If unusual odor, noise, flickering, or overheating is observed, disconnect power immediately and inspect the fixture before continued use.
UV and Supplemental Spectrum Safety
Certain horticultural fixtures may include ultraviolet (UV) or supplemental spectrum components.
When operating fixtures equipped with UV technology:
Avoid direct eye and skin exposure.
Follow all manufacturer recommendations regarding exposure times and distances.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
Restrict access to operating areas during supplemental UV operation.
Certain horticultural fixtures may include ultraviolet (UV) or supplemental spectrum components.
When operating fixtures equipped with UV technology:
Avoid direct eye and skin exposure.
Follow all manufacturer recommendations regarding exposure times and distances.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
Restrict access to operating areas during supplemental UV operation.
Emergency Procedures
If a fixture becomes damaged, emits smoke, sparks, unusual odors, or exhibits abnormal operation:
Disconnect power immediately.
Do not attempt to continue operating the fixture.
Isolate the affected equipment.
Contact Grower's Choice Technical Support for assistance.
If a fixture becomes damaged, emits smoke, sparks, unusual odors, or exhibits abnormal operation:
Disconnect power immediately.
Do not attempt to continue operating the fixture.
Isolate the affected equipment.
Contact Grower's Choice Technical Support for assistance.
Product Compliance
Grower's Choice products are designed and manufactured with safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in mind. Users are responsible for ensuring installations comply with all applicable building, electrical, fire, and occupational safety requirements within their jurisdiction.
For additional assistance, installation guidance, or technical support, please contact the Grower's Choice support team.
Grower's Choice products are designed and manufactured with safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in mind. Users are responsible for ensuring installations comply with all applicable building, electrical, fire, and occupational safety requirements within their jurisdiction.
For additional assistance, installation guidance, or technical support, please contact the Grower's Choice support team.
