Chauvet Q-WASH 260-LED - Manual (Page 6)

Before You Begin
-2- Q-Wash 260-LED User Manual Rev. 05
Safety Notes It is important to read all these notes before starting to work with this product. The Safety
Notes include important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance
of this product.
There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Any reference to servicing
it you may find from now on in this User Manual will only apply to properly
CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs
unless you are certified to do so.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper installation
of this product.
Personal Safety  Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
 Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
 Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
 Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be hot.
Mounting and Rigging  This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
 Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while operating.
 When hanging this product, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety cable
(included).
 Do not carry this product from the head; always use the handles.
Power and Wiring  Always make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per
the specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
 Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
 Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation  Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. In
any of these cases, have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at
once.
 Do not cover the ventilation slots when the product is operating to avoid internal
overheating.
 Do not aim this product toward the Sun. Otherwise, the lenses could concentrate the
solar energy and cause internal overheating.
 The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature.
 In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, please
contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.
Expected LED
Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in
clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single LED conditions.
For this reason, using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly reduces the
LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be of 40,000 to 50,000 hours. If
extending this lifespan is vital, lower the operational temperature by improving the
product’s ventilation and reducing the external temperature. In addition, limiting the overall
projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.