Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Vari Lite VL1600 Profile User Manual

VL1600 ProfiLe
APPENDIX A

Care anD maInTenanCe

TROUBLESHOOTING

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.
CLEANING OPTICS, FILTERS AND GOBOS
WARNING: Remove power from luminaires before performing maintenance.
WARNING: Acetone is a harsh cleaning agent and solvent. Acetone is very flammable.
Handle acetone according to manufacturer's safety instructions and precautions.
The front lens, optics/color filters, and reflector 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 filters.
• REFLECTOR: Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the reflector.
CAUTION: Do not continuously rub color filters or reflector - it may damage or remove the optical coating.
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