Safety Information
Weight Warning
The Fairlight Console has considerable weight even when empty. For example, a three bay
console weighs up to 110 kg empty, and 157 kg fully assembled. You should always move a
Fairlight console with at least 4 people using safe lifting procedures, such as keeping the
back straight, bending the knees and lifting with careful, controlled movements.
Electrical Warning Notice and Disclaimer
For installations involving the fitting of more than three Fairlight modules, additional
earthing requirements must be fitted before connecting the supply.
It is recommended that any metallic equipment enclosures are securely connected to
the metallic console frame. The metallic console frame must be earthed according to the
appropriate electrical standards that apply at the installation location. Earth posts are
welded internally at both ends of the console frame for connecting earth wires from the
console frame to the building earth point. Either of these posts can be used and they are
marked with the following label.
Fastening screws and associated washer parts used to connect enclosures to the console
frame must ensure a reliable and low resistance electrical contact between the enclosures
and console frame.
The electrical mains wiring from the building supply point to the console and to all
equipment located inside the console is the customer’s responsibility.
Blackmagic Design recommends appointing a qualified and licenced electrician to install,
test and commission this wiring system. Safety requirements should be independently
assessed, certified and verified. For example, due consideration of the distribution cable
and wire types, sizes, ratings, insulation, armouring, screening, strain relief, protective
conduits and fixture methods would need to be addressed and calculations made to take
into account the maximum electrical load.
Blackmagic Design does not accept responsibility for the safety, reliability, damage or
personal injury caused to, or by, any third-party equipment fitted into the console.
From the building supply and earthing point, the correct wiring, electrical isolation,
switching, fusing and protective devices, such as earth leakage breakers, would need to
be located properly, labelled and regularly tested.
Earth continuity tests, that is earth resistance tests at high currents, would be necessary
during and regularly after installation to comply with the relevant electrical regulations. In
some cases, lightning protection and/or surge suppression may need to be installed.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing.
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided around the product and is not restricted.
Use only at altitudes not more than 2000m above sea level.
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to your local Blackmagic Design
service centre.
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