1 introduction – Tempest TornadoRetrofit Kits User Manual
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Tornado Enclosure User Manual
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1 Introduction
The Tornado
TM
Lighting Enclosure
Thank you for purchasing the original Tornado Lighting Enclosure. We hope that this investment
has paid off many times over, in preserving your expensive moving lights in a hostile outdoor
environment. Now you have wisely decided to extend the life of your investment even further, by
upgrading all the active elements in your enclosure(s) to the latest specification, and with a new 12-
month manufacturer’s warranty. This will at least double the life of your enclosure, at a far lower
cost than replacing it
What’s in a Kit?
Your Tornado retrofit Kit provides brand-new parts to replace EVERYTHING on your original Tornado
enclosure, excepting the fiberglass base and the plexiglass globe (replacement globes are always
available – accidents can happen!). All metal parts and hardware supplied are 304 stainless steel,
and marine-grade latches are included as standard.
Using This Manual
Please read this manual in its entirety before starting work. All the information contained is
important, and should be read carefully before proceeding. Heed all warnings and advisories.
Terminology:
Enclosure - Tornado Lighting Enclosure
Luminaire - intelligent lighting fixture that will be placed into the enclosure
DMX - ANSI E1.11-2008, Entertainment Technology - USITT DMX512-A, Asynchronous Serial
Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories.
RDM - ANSI E1.20-2006, Entertainment Technology - RDM, Remote Device Management over
DMX512 Networks
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Valuable information
Electrical Warning
Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:
All safety instructions provided by the luminaire manufacturer
must be followed carefully. Failure to do this may void both the luminaire and the enclosure
warranties.
When working at heights or in awkward locations, it is imperative to develop a safety plan,
based on the information in this manual, and on local conditions and safety regulations. The
safety plan must be approved by the site engineer/safety officer, as appropriate to local
conditions. NEVER attempt to install Tornado enclosures in high winds or when precipitation
is present or imminent.