Unpacking - Martin EFX500 User Manual

P r e v en ti ng i nj ur i es du e to fal ls
• When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the
structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
• Ensure 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 and work from a stable platform
whenever installing or removing the fixture.
U n p a c k i n g
Important! Do not lift or carry a fixture by holding the motor housing (if
fitted) on the front of the fixture. It is not designed for this
purpose. You could injure yourself or others, and you could
cause damage that is not covered by the product guarantee.
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during
shipment - always use it to transport the fixture.
Mania EFX fixtures are supplied with the following items:
• 3-wire power cable(s) with IEC power input connector.
• 5m (16.4 ft.) DMX cable.
• Mounting plate (installed).
• EFX500 only: 250 watt halogen lamp (installed).
• EFX600, EFX700 and EFX800: 150 watt discharge lamp (this is
supplied separately to avoid damage during shipping and must be
installed before use – see "Installing a discharge lamp" on page 29).
Removing pr otective packaging
Important! The EFX500 and EFX600 mirror drum
is secured with packaging and white
plastic ties for shipment. Wearing
gloves to avoid cutting yourself on
the mirrors, cut and remove the
plastic ties. Check that the drum can
be swivelled through 180° and rotated
through 360° before operating the
fixture. If it cannot, you may have
missed one of the plastic ties.
Remove the clear protective film from
the mirror drum before operating the fixture.
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