Leviton Mini Softline User Manual

Functions

Lamp Installation

Disconnect the unit from power. Loosen the thumbscrews on the light stick
assembly and move the lampholder brackets away from the silver reflectors.
Install the lamp by centering one end within a contact, apply force to that
contact compressing the lampholder spring. The opposite lamp end can be
centered within its lampholder. Release the lamp, and it should be held firmly
in place. Pivot the lamp assemblies into the small reflectors, and tighten the
thumbscrews firmly.
Please do not touch the quartz envelope during installation. Double ended
lamps should be installed with protective gloves or insulation around the
lamp, like a tissue on the lamp perimeter which can be removed after lamp is
installed. If you touch the envelope, REMOVE the lamp from the fixture and
clean with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and a clean, lint free cloth.
The Mini Softlite is UL listed to 2000 watts, using 2-1000 watt lamps maximum.
Higher wattage lamps used in the Mini Softlite void manufacturing warranties.
Warnings
1. The Mini Softlite is a professional lighting fixture. The fixture housing
becomes hot and should not be touched during operations.
2. The fixture uses high intensity tungsten halogen lamps which can implode.
The primary cause of lamp implosions is fingerprints or other foreign debris
on the lamp. Proper fixture care will minimize risk.
3. Do not operate continuously for more than 8 hours with 1000-watt lamps.
Fixture may overheat.
Maintenance
Reflector
Both the main white reflector and the silver auxiliary are cleaned with isopropyl
(rubbing) alcohol and a clean, lint free cloth. Strong alkaline or acidic cleaners
MUST NOT be used.

General Maintenance

Periodically check that all screws and wire terminations are secured firmly. Also
check that the strain relief is fitted properly inside the wiring compartment, and
the cable is not frayed.
If lampholder becomes pitted or looses spring tension, it must be replaced.
To replace, remove the appropriate lampholder bracket from the light stick
assembly by loosening both thumbscrews. Drill out the rivet, replace the
lampholder and reapply rivets or 4-40 screws with lock nuts.
Color
Lee Color Effect Filters are recommended for all filter applications. These filters
are available in over 175 colors, color corrections, and diffusion selections. Lee
Filters are available in both 21" x 4" sheets and 25' x 4' rolls.
Recommended Lamps
Part Color Life
Watts No. ANSI Temp. (Hrs.)
1000 176-021 FCM 3200°K 500
800 176-027 EME 3200°K 250
750 176-026 EMD 3200°K 500
500 176-024 FDN 3050°K 500
500 176-019 EJD 3200°K 10000
1000 7786R/64583 3200°K 200
800 13477R/P2-11 3200°K 150
625 P2-15 3200°K 75
500 64702/7785R/K-1 2900°K 2000
300 12113R/K-9 2900°K 2000
(220 or 240 Volt lamps)
Accesories
Part No. Description
Difusion/Color frame
Compact Stand
000-A00SC-000 Safety cable, 30" long
000-A00CC-000 C-clamp
000-AMSEC-000 Egg Crate
Peak Focus
Illumination at
Beam Center (footcandles) 114 50 28 18
Field Diameter (feet) 13 19.5 26 32.5
Distance (feet) 10 15 20 25
Distance (meters) 3 4 5 6
Field Diameter (meters) 4 5.3 6.7 7.9
Illumination at
Beam Center (lux) 1244 700 448 311
Photometric Performance
With 2-1000 Watt, FCM lamp, Model No. 176-021
For illumination at any distance, divide 11,200 by the distance squared.
For field diameter at any distance, multiply that distance by 1.3 for beam
and 2.9 for field.
Efficiency Flood Lumens Candlepower
Beam 9,693 (17.3%) 11,200
Field 22,274 (39.8%)
Mini
Softlite
USER GUIDE
Engineered for Safe and Easy Operation.
Leviton Mini Softlite is a versatile, portable soft fill light for
photographic and studio applications. These instructions will help you
become more familiar with your fixture.
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