Service Procedures; Upper Enclosure Covers Removal - Philips VARI-LITE VL4000 Spot Service Manual

Service Procedures

WARNING: As with any repairs or maintenance to VARI❋LITE luminaires, service should only be
performed by a trained and qualified service technician or at an Authorized VARI❋LITE Service
facility.

Upper Enclosure Covers Removal

Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0850 (Connector side and Display side)
To remove the upper enclosure covers:
WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before
performing this procedure. Failure to remove power from luminaire can result in serious injury or
death!
Step 1. Remove power from luminaire.
Step 2. At each enclosure cover, remove 3 x 6-32 x 3/8" PFSS-B screws and remove covers by
sliding away from pan tube.
Note:
Drawing exploded and some
components removed for clarity.
Step 3. To replace, ensure cover latch springs fit under the center bracket supports and reinstall 3 x
6-32 x 3/8" PFSS-B screws.
Note: Newer fixtures have a screw in the center near pan tube of each cover. This screw is not
tightened down tight. It has Loctite applied to screw and tightened until just flush with cover. You then
have to tuck the cover under the screw when installing.
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Note: All procedures are done with the power completely removed. Adhere to all warnings in this manual.
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ERVICE ROCEDURES
Screw (x3)
Enclosure Cover
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PPER NCLOSURE OVERS
Newer Versions (see note)
Screw (x3)
2
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EMOVAL
Enclosure Cover
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