Harman Martin ERA 600 Performance, Safety And Installation Manual

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ERA 600 Performance Safety and Installation Manual
Service and maintenance
Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 4 before servicing the ERA 600 Performance.
Warning! Disconnect the fixture from AC mains power and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes
before handling. Do not stare into the light output. Be prepared for the fixture to light and move
suddenly when connected to power.
Warning! The ERA 600 Performance contains components that are accessible and live at high
voltage while the fixture is connected to power and that remain under tension for one minute after
power is disconnected. Only qualified technicians are permitted to open the fixture. Users may carry
out external cleaning and replace gobos as described in this section, following the warnings and
instructions provided, but any service operation not described in this manual or in the fixture’s User
Guide must be referred to an authorized Martin service technician.
Important! Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particle buildup degrades performance, causes
overheating and will damage the fixture. Damage caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance is
not covered by the product warranty.
The user must clean the ERA 600 Performance periodically to maintain optimum performance and cooling.
The user may also upload firmware (fixture software) to the fixture via the DMX data input port or USB port
using firmware and instructions from Martin. All other service operations on the ERA 600 Performance must
be carried out by Martin, its approved service agents or trained and qualified personnel using the official
Martin service documentation for the ERA 600 Performance.
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by the Martin Professional Global
Service organization and its approved agents, giving owners access to Martin’s expertise and product
knowledge in a partnership that will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the product’s
lifetime. Please contact your Martin supplier for details.
It is Martin policy to apply the strictest possible calibration procedures and use the best quality materials
available to ensure optimum performance and the longest possible component lifetimes. However, optical
components are subject to wear and tear over the life of the product, resulting in gradual changes in color
over many thousands of hours of use. The extent of wear and tear depends heavily on operating conditions
and environment, so it is impossible to specify precisely whether and to what extent performance will be
affected. However, you may eventually need to replace optical components if their characteristics are
affected by wear and tear after an extended period of use and if you require fixtures to perform within very
precise optical and color parameters.
Tilt lock
The tilt position of the head can be locked for service. See Figure
9. Slide the lock button up towards the closed padlock symbol to
lock the head and down to unlock.
Important! Release the tilt lock before applying power to the fixture and
before packing the fixture in its flightcase.
Cleaning
Regular cleaning is very important for fixture life and
performance. Buildup of dust, dirt, smoke particles, fog fluid
residues, etc. degrades the fixture’s light output and cooling
ability.
Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment. It is therefore
impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the ERA 600 Performance. Cooling fans suck in airborne
dust and smoke particles, and in extreme cases fixtures may require cleaning after surprisingly few hours of
operation. Environmental factors that may result in a need for frequent cleaning include:
• Use of smoke or fog machines.
• High airflow rates (near air conditioning vents, for example).
Figure 9. Tilt lock