Martin MAC 600 User Manual page 3

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the MAC 600 from Martin. This intelligent moving-head Fresnel color changer is fast, quiet, and
reliable. It delivers exceptionally bright light that instantly snaps or smoothly fades to virtually any color, at any intensity,
anywhere on stage.
About this manual
This manual covers the MAC 600 with magnetic ballast and the MAC 600 Ewith electronic ballast. "MAC 600/E" is used to
refer to both models when describing common features or procedures.
This manual describes the features of software version 2.3. The latest MAC 600/E software and documentation are available
from the Service and Support area of the Martin web site at http://www.martin.dk.
Safety precautions
This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion,
and falls. 5HDGWKLVPDQXDO before powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and
observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture. If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely,
please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline at +45 70 200 201.
To protect yourself and others from electric shock
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Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp, fuses, or any part, and when not in use.
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Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.
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Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and
groundfault protection.
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Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
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Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
To protect yourself and others from UV radiation and lamp explosion
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Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.
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When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before opening the fixture or removing the
lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses.
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Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.
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Replace the lamp before usage exceeds the maximum service life, or if the lamp is defective or worn out.
To protect yourself and others from burns and fire
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Never bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.
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Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 1.0 meter (39 inches) away from the fixture.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
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Do not illuminate surfaces within 1.0 meter (39 inches) of the fixture.
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Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents.
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Never place filters or other materials over the lens.
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Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.
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Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
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Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
To protect yourself and others from injury due to falls
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When suspending the fixture, verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
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