Before You Begin
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Q-Beam 260-LED User Manual Rev. 01d
Safety Notes
Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
It is important to read all these notes before starting to work with this product.
There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Any reference to
servicing it you may find from now on in this User Manual will only apply to
properly CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt
any repairs unless you are one of them.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper
installation of this product.
Keep this manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,
make sure that they also receive this manual.
Personal Safety
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Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the fixture is on.
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Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
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Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
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Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
Mounting and Rigging
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This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
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Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while operating.
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When hanging this product, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety
chain/cable (included).
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Do not carry this fixture from the head; use the handles instead.
Power and Wiring
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Always make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as
per the specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
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Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
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Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
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Do not operate this fixture if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. In
any of these cases, have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician
at once.
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Do not cover the ventilation slots when the fixture is operating to avoid internal
overheating.
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Do not aim this fixture toward the Sun. Otherwise, the lenses could concentrate the
solar energy and cause internal overheating.
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The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this
product at a higher temperature.
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In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, please
contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.
Expected LED
Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in
clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single LED
conditions. For this reason, using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly
reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be of 40,000 to
50,000 hours. If extending this lifespan is vital, lower the operational temperature by
improving the fixture’s ventilation and reducing the external temperature. In addition,
limiting the overall projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.
