Chauvet Intimidator Color DMX-500 - Manual (Page 6)

DMX-500 User Manual 6 Revision: 10/11/2006 1:11 PM
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Lamp
You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. An ELC 250W halogen lamp is
included.
Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the
unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement.
Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp with
alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
L A M P I N S T A L L A T I O N
1) Remove the lamp cover screw and slide our lamp cover.
2) Remove the top cover completely to expose lamp cage.
3) Make sure the lamp is no longer hot before handling. Hold the lamp by its base and slide it
upwards until it is free from the retaining clips. Disconnect lamp from lamp socket.
4) Connect a new lamp to the lamp socket and follow the same procedure as above to insert lamp
into lamp cage.
5) Replace top cover and screw.
6) No lamp alignment is necessary for this fixture.
Power
Warning! Verify that the power label on your unit matches the line voltage applied. All fixtures
must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
• To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of
the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart.
•
A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions.
• All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable
resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100%
switch.
• Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement.
•
All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Remove
Philips
screws to
remove unit
Unit with top
cover
removed and
lamp