Introduction; Safety Information - Martin MAC 2000 Profile User Manual

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NTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the MAC 2000 Profile. This extraordinary 1200 watt luminaire from Martin Professional
provides CMY color mixing, continuous 0 - 178 mireds color correction, a color/gobo wheel with 4 dichroic color
filters and 3 fixed glass gobos, 10 indexed-rotation gobos on 2 wheels, a 2-position rotating-effect wheel with 3-facet
prism, beam shaper, and variable frost; combined full-range dimmer and shutter, iris, zoom, focus, 540° of pan, and
267° of tilt. It is available with a magnetic or electronic ballast.
For the latest firmware updates, documentation, and other information about this and all Martin Professional products,
please visit the Martin web site at http://www.martin.dk.

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.
Protecting against electric shock
• 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.
Protecting against UV radiation and lamp explosion
• 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.
Protecting against burns and fire
• 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 1 meter (39 inches) away from the fixture.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 3 meter (10 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).
Protecting against injury due to falls
• Do not lift or carry the fixture alone.
• 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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