Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting; Cleaning Optics, Filters And Gobos - VARILITE VL1600 PROFILE User Manual

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VL1600 PROFILE

APPENDIX A

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The following are a few common problems that may occur during operation.

The unit does not work; light and fan do not turn on

• Check the connection of power and main fuse.

• Measure the mains voltage on the main connector.

Not responding to DMX controller

• Check DMX connectors, cables to see if link properly.

• Check the address settings and DMX polarity.

• If you have intermittent DMX signal problems, check the pins on connectors or on PCB of the unit or the

previous one.

• Try to use another DMX controller.

• Check if the DMX cables run near or run alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or

interference to DMX interface circuit.

CLEANING

The cleaning of internal must be carried out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on

the environment in which the ﬁ xture operates damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater

accumulation of dirt on the ﬁ xture's optics.

General cleaning guidelines:

• Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning ﬂ uid.

• Always dry the parts carefully.

• Clean the external optics at least every 30 days.

WARNING: Remove power from luminaires before performing maintenance.

WARNING: Acetone is a harsh cleaning agent and solvent. Acetone is very ﬂ ammable.

Handle acetone according to manufacturer's safety instructions and precautions.

The front lens, optics/color ﬁ lters, and reﬂ ector may require cleaning after extended use.

• FRONT LENS: Use a isopropyl alcohol with a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the front lens.

• OPTICS/COLOR FILTERS/ GOBOS: Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft, lint-free cloth to

clean the optics/color ﬁ lters.

• REFLECTOR: Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the reﬂ ector.

CAUTION: Do not continuously rub color ﬁ lters or reﬂ ector - it may damage or remove the optical coating.

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