Before You Begin
Thruster User Manual
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Important Safety Information
This product is designed for professional use. It is not intended for use in a household environment.
This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet
radiation, lamp explosion, and injury from falls.
Read this manual
before installing or powering the
fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and on the
fixture. If you have any questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact CHAUVET.
P r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t E l e c t r i c S h o c k
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Always disconnect from AC power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure
to replace with same lamp source.
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All Class I fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
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To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no
flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
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Do not operate the fixture if covers are open or if any internal component is missing or damaged:
an unshielded discharge lamp emits dangerous UV radiation that can cause burns and eye
damage.
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Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
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Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
P r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t F i r e & B u r n s
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This product is designed to be used with very specific lamp(s). Use of any other type of lamp not
stated in this manual may create a fire hazard due to possible risk of lamp explosion. Using the
wrong type of lamp in this product VOIDS the warranty.
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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.
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The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
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Maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter (3.28 feet) from combustible materials.
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Allow this product to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before opening, handling or removing the
lamp in this product.
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Maximum ambient temperature is Ta: 40
°
. Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than
this.
P r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t e x p o s u r e t o ( U V ) U l t r a vi o l e t R a d i a t i o n
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Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on.
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Do not operate the fixture if covers are open or if any internal component is missing or damaged.
P r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t I n j u r y t o p e r s o n s
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Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
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A hot lamp is an explosion hazard. Do not open fixture for a minimum of 15 minutes after
switching off. Wear eye and hand protection when re-lamping.
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Fixture surface may reach temperatures of up to 160° C (320° F). Handle fixture after it cools.
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In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction.
Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type
spare parts.
Caution!
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET.
