Technical Information; General Maintenance - Chauvet Legend 1200E SPOT User Manual

Technical Information

5. Technical Information
General
Maintenance
Legend™ 1200E Spot User Manual
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, the user should clean the
fixtures frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining
the cleaning frequency. As a rule, the user should clean the fixtures at least twice
a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause
overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear.
For fixtures containing external optical lenses, the user should clean them
periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the
environment in which the fixture operates. Damp, smoky or particularly dirty
surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit's optics. Even in
the cleanest type of surroundings, the user should clean the external optics at
least once every 30 days. CHAUVET recommends cleaning the fixture's external
optics with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid.
There is a recommended process for cleaning the fixture. Please see the set of
instructions below for further explanation.
Unplug fixture from power.
Carefully use a vacuum or air compressor, along with a soft brush, to remove
dust collected on external vents and internal components.
Ensure the fixture is cool. Clean all external optics and glass surfaces with a
mild solution of glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol, using a soft, lint free cotton
cloth or lens tissue.
Apply solution directly to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the
outside of the lens.
Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the external optics and glass surfaces carefully after cleaning
them.
Never spin a fan using compressed air/vacuum.
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