HQ-Power VLP16B Manual Del Usuario página 3

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A qualified technician should install and service this device.
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Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature.
Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.
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This device is designed for professional use on stage, in discos, theatres, etc. The device should only
be used indoors with the appropriate current and power supply (see Technical Specifications).
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Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation: regular operation breaks will prolong their
lives.
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There may be a particular smell when the device is activated for the first time. This is normal and
any smell will gradually disappear.
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Do not connect the device to a dimming pack, even if the dimmer channel is used solely for 0% to
100% switch.
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Use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
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Keep this manual for future reference.
4. Features
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lightweight aluminium construction
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for 50 W / 12 V lamps (transformer not incl.)
5. Installation
Lamp
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Only fit or replace a lamp when the device is unplugged from the mains.
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Let a lamp cool down before replacing it as the temperature of a lamp can reach 700°C during
operation.
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When handling a halogen lamp, do not touch it with your bare hands. Use a cloth to insert or remove
it.
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Do not install lamps with a higher wattage. They get hotter than this device was designed for.
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Do not operate the device as long as the lamp is not securely fastened or the cover still opened.
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Replace any deformed or damaged lamp with a lamp of the same type (see Technical Specifications).
To replace the lamp:
1. Pull the extension spring and open the housing.
2. Remove the old and insert a new one.
3. Fix the socket and close the device.
Mounting guidelines
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Have the device installed by a qualified person, respecting EN 60598-2-17 and all other applicable
norms.
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The construction to which the device is attached should be able to support 10 times the weight of the
device for one hour without deformation.
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The installation must always be secured with a secondary attachment e.g. a safety cable.
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Never stand directly below the device when it is being mounted, removed or serviced.
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Have a qualified technician check the device once a year and once before you bring it into service.
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Install the device in a location with few passers-by that is inaccessible to unauthorised persons.
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Overhead mounting requires extensive experience: calculating work load limits, determining the
installation material to be used. Have the material and the device itself checked regularly. Do not
attempt to install the device yourself if you lack these qualifications as improper installation may
result in injuries.
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Make sure there is no flammable material within a 0.5 m radius of the device.
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Connect the device to the mains with the power plug.
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The installation has to be approved by an expert before the device is taken into service.
6. Cleaning and Maintenance
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Disconnect the device from the mains prior to maintenance activities. Let the device cool down.
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All screws should be tightened and free of corrosion.
V. 01 – 22/10/2013
VLP16B-VLP16C
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