Please remember:
any updates on this document,
current products’ libraries,
current products’ firmware,
RMA procedure
can be found on our webpage in the support area:
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! This product is for professional use only! It is not for household use.
This product presents a risk of lethal or severe injury due to heat, electric shock, fire or falls.
Intense and flashing light could trigger epileptic seizures. Read this manual before your
initial start-up and follow the safety information in this manual and engraved on the fixture.
Every person involved in the installation, service and maintenance of this device must be
qualified and have experience in working with stage lighting fixtures.
Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation.
Should there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.
CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
CAUTION! Be careful with your operations! With a dangerousvoltage you can
suffer an electrical shock when touching the fixture and wires!
CAUTION! When in operation the fixture’s surface becomes hot. Allow the device
to cool down for approximately 30 minutes before any maintenance or service.
Keep a minimum 0,2-meter distance from flammable materials to the fixture.
CAUTION! Avoid looking directly into the light source (meant especially for epileptics)!
CAUTION! Unplug the mains lead before opening the housing.
Protection against electrical shock
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power when not in use.
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before any maintenance or service.
• Do not remove the rear cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Always ground the fixture electrically.
• Use only the wires attached to the kit. If the power cable shows any sign of damage do not use it!
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Protection against burns and fire
• Never operate when the fixture is damaged or some part is missing.
• Do not touch the surface when the fixture is in operation. The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 70°C (158°F). Allow the fixture to cool for approximately
30 minutes before any maintenance or service.
• Keep all combustible and flammable materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at a distance of at least 20 centimetres away from the fixture. Do not cover the fixture when
in operation and when it is hot.
• Do not modify the fixture.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient air temperature exceeds 45°C (113°F).
• Do not operate the fixture after an extreme change in the surrounding environment temperature. Allow the fixture to acclimate for at least an hour before operating.
Protection against falls
• Use only professional tripods and clamps to mount the fixture. Ensure, that the clamp or tripod is designed to withstand the weight of the fixture.
• Ensure that the structure intended for installation can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
• Ensure that all fixtures are attached correctly to the structure and use an approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable.
• Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.
Protection against eyesight damage and epileptic seizure
• Do not stare directly into the light sources. Never look at an exposed light source while it is lit.
• Provide advance notice that a flashlight is in use.
• Avoid long cycles of rapid flashing light.
• Always use safety glasses to protect your eyes when opening the front cover.
