if its getting that hot then the ballast is going bad and could cause a fire. ballasts get warm but not like your describing. heat means a short of some kind, which will eventually get worse. its best to call the manufacturer if there new and have them replace it. anything electronic has no guarantee it will work right even from the factory. if its not new, i hope you know how to do electronic work.
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