{"product_id":"kessil-ap9x-light-shade","title":"Kessil AP9X Light Shade","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"421\" data-start=\"256\"\u003eUpgrade your Kessil AP9X with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"290\"\u003ePrinted Reef 17\" Light Shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to increase PAR, reduce light spill, and sharpen the visual clarity of your reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eBuilt using the same proven shading technology as our other best-selling light shades — including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eAquaIllumination Blade Light Shade\u003cbr data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"557\"\u003e➡️ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/printedreef.com\/products\/aquaillumination-blade-light-shade\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"630\" data-start=\"563\"\u003ehttps:\/\/printedreef.com\/products\/aquaillumination-blade-light-shade\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" 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14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eThis AP9X shade has been \u003cstrong data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eprofessionally tested with a PAR meter\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing real improvements in usable light penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1010\" data-start=\"904\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"907\"\u003e17 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shade provides full-length coverage designed specifically for the Kessil AP9X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003e2 AP9X Light Brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003e4 Shade Brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003e4 Screws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003eModular slide-on mounting system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1153\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eInstallation Is Easy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1187\"\u003eSimply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003eSlide and snap\u003c\/strong\u003e the brackets into each end of the light shade, facing inward toward the bulbs so the brackets face each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003ePeel off the protective film\u003c\/strong\u003e from each shade panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1442\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003eInsert the shade panels into the top bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003epop them into the lower bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e (the lower bracket is the extended portion).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1645\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eFor adjustments, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003epop the shades back out\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003eloosen the screws\u003c\/strong\u003e under the brackets to choose between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1679\" data-start=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1679\" data-start=\"1651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1651\"\u003eFlared-Out Shade Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1707\" 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