Tiffen Lowel V-light - Manual

Lowel V-light Instructions
The Lowel V-light is a professional
lighting fixture. Read these
instructions and lamp manufacturer’s
warnings before operating.
n Not for house hold use, use only
for film, video or imaging purposes.
n Do not leave fixture unattended.
n Unplug fixture when not in use.
n V-light is available as either
a 120v model or 230v (CE approved) model.
Make certain that lamp voltage matches power
source voltage. Example: never connect
a 120 volt lamp to a 230 volt source.
n Units such as these emit
considerable light and heat, and if not
properly used, could be dangerous.
n V-light should not be positioned
extremely close to people. Ultraviolet light ray
emissions can cause damage to the eyes and
reddening of the skin. The likelihood of either
occurring is increased with length of expo-
sure, focus intensity and proximity. Therefore,
lights should be kept away from people.
n V-light safety glass tube must be
used to protect people and property in the
unlikely event of a defective lamp exploding.
n Avoid aiming the light at, or placing
too close to, people, delicate objects or
flammable materials.
n Do not interfere with ventilation
by covering the lights in any way.
n For proper ventilation, do not tilt
down beyond 45 degrees or operate sideways.
n Lights should be operated with lamp
filament horizontal.
n Never operate V-light with the
Mounting Bar covering the lamp (bulb).
n Never touch hot parts only touch
handles & knobs for light adjustments.
n Do not use near standing water.
n Avoid mounting lights directly over
people unless secured with a safety cord
or cable.
The V-light is fused.
Fuse A and spare replacements B & C are
located under the rear cover plate D of the V-
light.
General Warnings
Performance
V-light
Loosen the large knob located on the side of
the fixture, swing L-link (mounting bar) down
away from lamp housing, position housing,
and tighten knob, swing reflector doors open.
A permanent finger grip is provided on each
door to facilitate ease of handling during
operation of the unit. The on/off switch is
located on the rear panel of the V-light.
Warning: Lights should be operated
with lamp filament
horizontal.
To Store
V-light
When fixture is cool to
the touch. Unplug light.
Fold the reflector doors
back completely and
swinging the bracket in
front of the lamp and
glass sleeve provides
protection during
handling and storage.
V-light Operations
Lamp/Beam Data
4.
4”
(
11
.2
c
m
)
7.3” (18.5 cm) 3.9” (9.9 cm)
1.
3”
(
3.
3
cm
)
Slot & lock for
umbrella and
gel-frame
280° constant
tension
no-yoke tilting
from light Notches
for normal
position of
doors 280° constant
tension no-yoke
tilting from
stand-fitting Technical Data
Size closed:
7.3 x 7.3 x 1.3",
(18.5 x 18.5 x 3.3 cm)
Weight with cable:
1.5 lbs. (680 g)
Max. wattage: 500
Max. amperage:
4.2 at 120 volts
Beam control:
door angle provides
vertical beam control
Fits on: 5/8" (1.59 m)
studs and accessories
Materials: primarily
aluminum and Ryton
Cable:
16' (4.88 m) #18/2
Switch: in-head
U. S. Patent:
4322779
AC switch Cool door
handles Protective
glass tube
Lamp F. C. (lux) at 10' (3 m)
Code Volts Watts °K Avg Life doors norm doors 180°
GDA 120 500 3150 100 hr 43 (465) 25 (270)
V1-240/250 240/250 500 3150 100 hr 37 (395) 20 (215)
The above lamps are low-pressure lamps.
Tota and V lamps are not interchangeable.
With 120v, 500w, 3150°K, GDA lamp
Beam angles-points at which intensity drops
to 50% of maximum
Model / Code Volts Fuse Amps / Volts
V1-10 120 5 / 250
V1-10CE 230 2.5 / 250
C
D
A B
V-light Door Positions
C B A
A Closed for storage and travel.
B Maximum light intensity, doors at 75°.
Metal stops built into the light’s housing
prevent doors from closing beyond the
safe operating position.
C Maximum vertical spread, doors at 180°.
V-light Fuse