Safety; Safety Precautions - Martin CX-10 Extreme User Manual

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AFETY
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.

Safety precautions

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 0.1 meter (4 inches) away from the
fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.3 meters (12 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 (T
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.
) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
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