Animation Wheels Removal And Installation - Philips VARI-Lite VL4000 User Manual

Animation Wheels Removal and Installation

To remove and replace animation wheels:
Step 1. Before removing power from luminaire, move Edge towards front of luminaire with control
console or via luminaire menu system.
WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before
performing this procedure.
Step 2. Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely.
Step 3. Depending on which animation wheel you need to access, do the following:
a. For Animation Wheel 1 (closest to the rear of luminaire), remove head cover assembly
b. For Animation Wheel 2 (closest to the front of luminaire), remove head cover assembly
Captive Phillips
Screws (x4)
Head Cover Assembly
to access Animation
Wheel 1*
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling animation wheels to
avoid leaving fingerprints. If dirty, clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft, lint-free cloth.
Note: For the standard load of animation wheels, refer to
page 34 or "DMX Operation" on page
02.97 04.000 1 D
as indicated in Figure A-10
from luminaire head. Note, head cover is attached by a safety tether.
as indicated in Figure A-10
from luminaire head. Note, head cover is attached by a safety tether.
Figure A-10: Replacing Animation Wheels
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ROUBLESHOOTING AND
by loosening four captive screws and lifting cover away
by loosening four captive screws and lifting cover away
"Animation Wheel 1 - Dichro*Fusion" on
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AINTENANCE
* Each head cover is secured with a tether.
Head Cover Assembly
to access Animation Wheel 2*
CYM / Fixed Color Assembly
(closest to lamp)
Shutter / Rotating Gobo / Animation
Wheel Assembly
(closest to front lens)
Luminaire Head
Assembly
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