Safety notes, Expected led lifespan, Before you begin – Chauvet 160-LED User Manual

Page 6: Personal safety, Mounting and rigging, Power and wiring, Operation

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Before You Begin


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Q-Spot™ 160-LED User Manual Rev. 01b

Safety Notes

Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.

It is important to read all these notes before starting to work with 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 one of them.

Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper
installation of this product.

Keep this manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,
make sure that they also receive this manual.

Personal Safety

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the fixture 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 could 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.

• This product is for outdoor use (IP66). However, do not submerge it.
• This product is for outdoor use and it can be submerged (IP67). However, do not

submerge it deeper than 1 m.

• This product weighs XX lbs (XX kg). Always ask for help when mounting this

product to avoid personal injuries or damage to the unit.

• 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 (not provided).

• Do not carry this fixture from the head; carry it from the base instead.

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.
• Make sure the product’s housing or power cable are not cracked, crimped, or

damaged.

• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.

Operation

• Do not operate this fixture if you see damage on the housing, lenses, ultraviolet

filter, or cables; have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at
once.

• Do not cover the ventilation slots when the fixture is operating to avoid internal

overheating.

• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) 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 or singular optimum
conditions. For this reason, using all color 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 expectancy is vital, lower the operational
temperature by improving fixture ventilation and reducing the external temperature. In
addition, limiting the overall projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs life.

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