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MAC Aura XIP Safety and Installation Manual
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt – do not use a pressurized air jet. A vacuum cleaner will
remove dirt from the fixture and from the area where you are working. An air jet may blow dirt into cooling
areas and components, causing blockages and affecting cooling.
• Use a cloth soaked in warm, soapy water to remove greasy residues. Do not use a pressurized water jet,
as this may force water past seals and into the fixture.
• Do not apply a strong vacuum directly to a cooling fan, as the strong airflow may spin the fan blades fast
enough to cause damage. Instead, hold the vacuum cleaner nozzle a few centimeters away from the fan
and dislodge dust with a soft brush.
Cleaning procedure
To clean the fixture:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes.
2. Vacuum dust and loose particles from the outside of the fixture and the air vents at the back and sides of
the head and in the base, using a soft brush to help dislodge dust. If necessary, wipe away greasy
residues using a cloth soaked in warm, soapy water.
3. Clean the front lens on the front of the head by wiping gently with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth moistened
with a weak detergent solution. Do not rub the surface hard: lift particles off with a soft repeated press.
Dry with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or low-pressure compressed air. Remove stuck particles with an
unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water.
4. Check that the fixture is dry before storage or transport (see “Drying the fixture before storage or
Servicing the air filter
The MAC Aura XIP is protected from the entry of dirt and dust by a metal gauze air filter in the base. Free
airflow through filters is important for effective cooling, effective performance and maximum product life. Air
filters therefore require periodical service. The filter can be cleaned and re-used. Bear in mind that the filter
mesh is not as fine as with paper filters, so the fixture may require internal cleaning at shorter intervals than
you are used to.
Filter service intervals depend on the environment the fixture is used in. Inspect the filter visually at regular
intervals. Clean the fixture’s filter if it becomes visibly contaminated by dust, dirt, residue from atmospheric
effects, etc. If the filter becomes damaged, contact your Martin supplier for details of replacement filters.
To service the air filter:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow components to cool for 30 minutes.
2. Lay the fixture
on its side to
give you access
to the base.
Remove the
seven Torx 20
screws
(arrowed) that
hold the base
cover in
position. Keep
the screws for
re-use.
Figure 25: Releasing the base cover
