Tiffen Lowel Rifa-lite - Manual

Lowel Rifa-lite ® Instructions
The Lowel Rifa-lite is a profes-
sional lighting instrument.
Read these instructions and
lamp manufacturer’s warnings
carefully before operating.
■ Do not pull power cable
to open fixture.
■ Always operate with diffuser
safety panel in place.
■ Not for household use,
use only for photographic lighting
(film; video; imaging) purposes.
■ Do not leave Rifa-lite
unattended.
■ Allow unit to cool for
5 minutes before storing.
■ Do not use more than one
diffuser, nor any diffuser other than
the Lowel Rifa-lite diffuser supplied.
■ Make certain that lamp
voltage matches power source volt-
age. The units use lamps of different
voltages (example: never connect a
120 volt lamp to a 230 volt source,
or a Rifa-44 with 12 or 30 volt lamp
to any higher voltage).
■ Do not exceed maximum
rated wattage for unit.
■ Make certain to attach
appropriate approved power cable
for voltage being used.
■ Do not interfere with unit’s
ventilation.
■ Never touch hot parts.
■ Units such as this emit
considerable light and heat, if not
properly used could be dangerous.
■ Avoid placing unit too close
to faces, delicate objects or
flammable materials.
■ Do not use near
standing water or in damp locations.
■ When mounting light over-
head use Safety Cables.
■ Unplug before cleaning
material. Handle reflector with care.
Clean with a damp cloth only, as
soap or chemical cleaners may dam-
age material. Do not operate while
fixture is damp.
General Warnings
Lamp Warnings
Lowel Rifa-lite Models
Performance with Recommended Lamps
Lamp/Beam Data
Code: LC-44
Front size: 16 x 16" (40 x 40 cm)
Collapsed length: 21" (53 cm)
Max. wattage: 300
Max. amperage: 2.5 at 120v
Weight: 2.1 lbs (1 kg)
w/ 4' captive cable
U.S. Patent: 459645
Rifa-lite ® 44 Rifa-lite ® 55 Rifa-lite ® 66 Rifa-lite ® 88
Code: LC-55
Front size: 21 x 21" (53 x 53 cm)
Collapsed length: 24" (61 cm)
Max. wattage: 500
Max. amperage: 4.2 at 120v
Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
w/ 4' captive cable
U.S. Patent: 459645 Code: LC-66
Front size: 25 x 25"
(63.5 x 63.5 cm)
Collapsed length: 30" (76 cm)
Max. wattage: 750
Max. amperage: 6.25 at 120v
Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
w/ 4' captive cable
U.S. Patent: 459645 Code: LC-88
Front size: 32 x 32" (81 x 81 cm)
Collapsed length: 34" (86 cm)
Max. wattage: 1000
Max. amperage: 8.3 at 120v
Weight: 4.5 lbs (2 kg)
w/ 4' capt. cable
U.S. Patent: 459645
Lamp Code Volts Watts °K Avg Life FC(lux)5' FC(lux)10'
LC-44 – Maximum 300w
JCV14.5-50WC 12/14 50 3200 100 hr 7 (78) 2 (21)
GCC 12 100 3200 100 hr 10 (103) 3 (28)
GCB 30 200 3200 100 hr 26 (280) 7 (74)
FSH 120 125 3200 100 hr 15 (162) 4 (44)
FVM 120 105 3200 250 hr 16 (170) 5 (48)
FVL 120 200 3200 200 hr 30 (320) 9 (92)
GCA 120 250 3200 100 hr 39 (420) 11 (120)
CP/96* 120 300 3400 75 hr 50 (540) 14 (147)
GLF/P44 230 235 3200 100 hr 32 (345) 9 (94)
CP/97* 230 300 3200 75 hr 46 (495) 12 (132
Lamp Code Volts Watts °K Avg Life FC(lux)5' FC(lux)10'
LC-55 – Maximum 500w
EHC 120 500 3200 300 hr 88 (950) 23 (248)
EHD 120 500 3000 2000 hr 67 (724) 18 (194)
JCV 220V-500WBM 220 500 3000 2000 hr 68 (730) 18 (196)
JCV 240V-500WBM 240 500 3000 2000 hr 63 (680) 17 (185)
LC-66 – Maximum 750w (May also use lamps for LC-55)
EHF 120 750 3200 300 hr 99 (1069) 29 (313)
EHG 120 750 3000 2000 hr 80 (864) 22 (238)
FKR/230 230 650 3200 300 hr 82 (886) 23 (248)
LC-88 – Maximum 1000w (May also use lamps for LC-66)
FEL 120 1000 3200 300 hr 183 (1976) 53 (572)
FEP/220 220 1000 3200 150 hr 156 (1685) 46 (497)
FEP/240 240 1000 3200 150 hr 148 (1598) 40 (432)
LC-44
with 120v, 250w, 3200°K, GCA lamp
LC-55
with 120v, 500w, 3200°K, EHC lamp
*Different lamp base, Rifa-44 socket accepts this base.
■ Always unplug unit before
lamping.
■ Avoid touching glass
with bare fingers. Insert lamps care-
fully to avoid breaking. Lamps must
be pressed firmly and fully into
socket. Not doing so will cause
socket damage and shortened
lamp life.
■ Never exceed maximum
rated wattage of unit.
■ LC-44 socket is designed
to accept lamps with 2 different pin
configurations. use extra caution
when installing & removing lamps.
LC-66
with 120v, 750w, 3200°K, EHF lamp
LC-88
with 120v, 1000w, 3200°K, FEL lamp
Beam angles — points at which intensity drops to 50% of maximum