Technical Information; General Maintenance - Chauvet COLORado Batten 72 Tour User Manual

Technical Information

5. Technical Information
General
Maintenance
bcLORado™ Batten 72 Tour User Manual Rev. 01c
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, the user should clean the
fixtures frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the
cleaning frequency. As a rule, the user should clean the fixtures at least twice a
month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating.
This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear.
For fixtures containing external optical lenses, the user should clean them periodically
to optimize light output. The cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which
the fixture operates. Damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater
accumulation of dirt on the unit's optics. Even in the cleanest type of surroundings, the
user should clean the external optics at least once every 30 days. CHAUVET®
recommends cleaning the fixture's external optics with a soft cloth using normal glass
cleaning fluid.
To clean a fixture, follow the below recommendations:
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Unplug the fixture from power.
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Wait until the fixture is cold.
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Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected
on the external vents and reachable internal components.
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Clean all external optics and glass surfaces with a mild solution of glass cleaner or
isopropyl alcohol, and a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
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Apply the solution directly to the cloth or tissue and drag any dirt and grime to the
outside of the lens.
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Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
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When cleaning movable mirrors, to avoid scratching or damaging their surface,
minimize the contact with the mirror surface to a minimum.
Always dry the external optics and glass surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
Never spin a fan using compressed air.
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