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TFX-BL400 User Manual 

Revision: 2006-01-20/16:32 

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General Maintenance 

To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently.  Usage 

and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should 

be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause 

overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off 

fixture before conducting maintenance. 

Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust 

collected on external vents and internal components.  Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a 

mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply 

solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical 

surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Do not to touch the lamp glass when cleaning fixture. Oil 

and dirt can cause damage and premature aging of the lamp. In the event that the lamp is touched or 

becomes dirty, clean the lamps with an alcohol wipe.  

The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to 

optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: 

damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit

optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clean 

the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60 days. 

Returns Procedure 

Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. 

Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products 

returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the 

fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause 

for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate 

packaging is the customer

s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to 

repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe 

method to use. 

Claims 

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be 

reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and 

submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping.  Any other claim 

for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage, 

must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.  

Summary of Contents for TFX-BL400 Black Shadow

Page 1: ...Chauvet 3000 N 29 th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com TFX BL400 Black Shadow USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...CLUDED 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 3 AC POWER 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 FEATURES 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4 SETUP 5 LAMP 5 Lamp installation 5 POWER 5 MOUNTING 6 Orientation 6 Rigging 6 OPERATION 6 APPENDIX 7 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 7 RETURNS PROCEDURE 7 CLAIMS 7 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9 ...

Page 3: ... with a suitable Earth Ground Safety Instructions Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended ...

Page 4: ...non long throw easy lamp access safety wire mesh switch selectable power settings 115V or 230V 240V available no duty cycle Product Overview Hanging bracket Tension knob Lamp wire mesh cover Product Overview WARNING NEVER RUN ON A DIMMER CIRCUIT YOU MUST WAIT 15 MINUTES FOR LAMP TO COOL DOWN BEFORE RESTARTING ...

Page 5: ... torque to secure lamp in place 4 Close lamp cover align the screw holes and fasten the thumbscrews back onto the cover Power Your product is equipped with switch selectable AC power setting and frequency Warning Verify that the power select switch on your unit matches the line voltage applied All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground To determine the power requiremen...

Page 6: ...and routine maintenance Safety cables should always be used Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Operation The Black Shadow also known as the TFX BL400 produces a high powered long throw medium sized beam of black light Black light causes fluorescent materials to emit visible light This effect is commonl...

Page 7: ...depends on the environment in which the fixture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sen...

Page 8: ...y Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights Motor mov...

Page 9: ...n Height 355 mm 14 in Weight 16 33 Kg 36 lbs POWER Switch selectable power settings 115V 60 Hz or 230V 50 Hz European version 240V 50 Hz AC input 3 prongs IEC 60320 C14 male socket LAMPS H400BL 400W THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 40 104 F FUSE Main 20mm Glass 7A Fast Blow ORDERING INFORMATION Black Shadow TFX BL400 Fuse 5A P170FUSE007 ...

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