SECTION 2: SAFETY
· A moving light is a dangerous piece of equipment. It is for professional use only.
· If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
· Follow all safety procedures that apply to the lighting fixture, per its manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Refer to the lighting fixture’s user manual for all applicable safety information.
2. Maintain minimum safe distances.
· The AutoYoke is designed for use only with the ETC Source Four 5°, 10°, 19°, 26°, 36° or 50°
Using a fixture other than the ETC Source Four 5°, 10°,19°, 26°, 36° or 50°
WILL VOID THE
AUTOYOKE WARRANTY.
· Always ground (earth) the AutoYoke electrically.
· Balance of the lighting fixture as mounted in the AutoYoke is critical to proper operation of the AutoYoke.
Attempting to operate the AutoYoke while the lighting fixture is out of balance presents a significant risk
of inaccuracy, increased motor noise and component failure. See Section 3-7, Securing the
Counterweight System, for complete information.
· Never lift the AutoYoke by the lighting fixture. Always lift and carry the AutoYoke by its two
handles, located on the sides of the power supply.
· Always suspend the AutoYoke from approved clamps secured to the designated points on the AutoYoke
power supply. See Section 3-8, Hanging the AutoYoke, for further information.
· Always use an approved safety cable when hanging the AutoYoke.
· Always disconnect the AutoYoke from AC power before service.
· Do not use DMX accessories that are not cited in this manual due to possible electrical incompatibility
with the AutoYoke.
· Do not allow the AutoYoke or its accessories to come into contact with moisture.
· Do not put flammable materials on or near the AutoYoke.
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