Introduction; Safety Information - Martin MAC 550 PROFILE User Manual

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NTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Martin MAC 550 Profile. This 400 watt moving head spotlight provides a full-range
mechanical dimmer/shutter, 16 color filters on two overlapping wheels, six rotating gobos with 16-bit position
indexing, nine static gobos, interchangeable gobo animation wheel, three-facet rotating prism, iris, variable focus and
zoom, 540° of pan, 246° of tilt, and an electronic "flicker-free" ballast.
For the latest updates of product documentation and software, please visit the Martin web site at www.martin.com.

Safety information

Warning! 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. Read this manual 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 hot line at +45 70 200 201.
P r o t e c t i o n f r o m e l e c t r i c s h o c k
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp, fuses, or any part, and when not in use.
• Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and
ground-fault protection.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
P r o t e c t i o n f r o m U V r a d i a t i o n a n d l a m p e x p l o s i o n
• Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.
• 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.
• Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.
• Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out, or before usage exceeds the maximum service life.
P r o t e c t i o n f r o m b u r n s a n d f i r e
• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified
type and rating.
• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.5 meters (20 inches) away from the fixture.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 1.0 meter (39 inches) of the fixture.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents.
• Never place filters or other materials over the lens.
• The exterior of the fixture can get very hot. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
P r o t e c t i o n f r o m i n j u r y d u e t o f a l l s
• When suspending the fixture, verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
• Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an approved means of secondary
attachment such as a safety cable.
• Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.
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