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MAC Ultra Performance Safety and Installation Manual

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 MAC Ultra 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).

• Presence of cigarette smoke.

• Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or the natural environment at outdoor 

events, for example).

If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first few hours of operation to see 
whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess 
cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer about a suitable 
maintenance schedule.

Follow these precautions when cleaning the fixture:

• Work in a clean, dry, well-lit area. 

• Use gentle pressure only. Do not use any product that contains abrasives. Do not use solvents. Use care 

when cleaning optical components: surfaces are fragile and easily scratched. 

• Use a vacuum cleaner – 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 the fixture, and this can 
cause visible objects in projections and possibly even damage to 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.

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 reapplying power.

Battery replacement

Warning!

Disconnect the fixture from AC power before replacing its battery. Do not attempt to recharge the 
battery, or you may create a risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery with one of the same type 
only. New batteries are available from Martin (P/N 05801011).

The MAC Ultra Performance has 
a non-rechargeable CR123A 
3-volt lithium battery that 
provides power to the control 
panel and display when the 
fixture is not connected to AC 
mains power. If the battery runs 
flat you must replace it with a 
new one. Do not attempt to 
recharge it.

Figure 9: Battery compartment

Summary of Contents for Martin MAC Ultra Performance

Page 1: ...MAC Ultra Performance Safety and Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...age direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this document Martin is a registered...

Page 3: ...ata via DMX cable 13 Data via Ethernet cable 14 Service and maintenance 15 Tilt lock 15 Cleaning 16 Battery replacement 16 Head air filter 17 Lubrication 18 Service utilities 18 Calibration 18 Install...

Page 4: ...Martin website at www martin com Before you install operate or service the fixture check the Martin website and make sure that you have the latest user documentation for the fixture Document revisions...

Page 5: ...manual or in the MAC Ultra Performance User Guide to Martin Service or an authorized Martin Service partner The light source contained in this fixture shall be replaced by Martin Service or an author...

Page 6: ...o half coupler clamps Do not use G clamps quick trigger clamps or any other type of clamp that does not completely encircle the supporting structure when fastened The fixture weighs 44 kg 97 1 lbs Whe...

Page 7: ...shipment only We strongly recommend that you store and transport fixtures in the rugged flightcases available from Martin or custom flightcases of the same quality using the SIP insert supplied with...

Page 8: ...MAC Ultra Performance fixtures beside each other allow a minimum center to center distance between fixtures of 830 mm 32 7 in The fixture also contains a programmable pan tilt limitation system that a...

Page 9: ...s Clamping the fixture to a truss To clamp the MAC Ultra Performance to a rigging truss 1 Check that all rigging hardware is undamaged and can bear at least six 6 times the weight of the fixture or as...

Page 10: ...hine Installer une lingue de s curit SAFETY CABLE WARNING For safety instructions see user guide Before operation ensure that voltage and frequency match local power supply Refer servicing to qualifie...

Page 11: ...le cables with female TRUE1 TOP input connectors and can also supply loose connectors The specifications on the MAC Ultra Performance page on the Martin website at www martin com give details of all t...

Page 12: ...ddenly when power is applied 2 See Figure 7 line up the keys in the power input cable s TRUE1 connector with the keyways in the MAINS IN socket arrowed Insert the connector into the socket and twist c...

Page 13: ...twisted pair high quality DMX cable 24 AWG cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters 1000 ft Heavier gauge cable and or an amplifier is recommended for longer runs Do not use microphone cable as sta...

Page 14: ...re to a network port or device that is fixed to Gigabit Ethernet speed If you need to integrate a MAC Ultra Performance in a Gigabit Ethernet network use a network switch to allow the link towards the...

Page 15: ...ay 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 MAC Ultra Performance mu...

Page 16: ...ill remove dirt from the fixture and from the area where you are working An air jet may blow dirt into the fixture and this can cause visible objects in projections and possibly even damage to the fix...

Page 17: ...f filter the fixture is supplied with you are of course free to choose which type you will use The metal filters can be cleaned and re used Note that the filter mesh is not as fine as with paper filte...

Page 18: ...xt section USB provides two utilities USB FIRMWARE lets you update the firmware fixture software from a USB flash memory drive For a detailed guide to updating the firmware from a USB drive see Instal...

Page 19: ...on about this product on the Martin website at www martin com or a USB flash memory drive formatted in Windows using the FAT32 file system Installing using a Martin Companion Cable If you use a Martin...

Page 20: ...eboot is complete 7 Remove the USB drive from the fixture The newly installed firmware version will now be displayed in the INFORMATION menu Opening the head for access To open the head for access to...

Page 21: ...dark coatings on either side as these will absorb heat either directly from the light source or reflected back from other optical components and will not be durable Do not use metal gobos in the MAC...

Page 22: ...heel 1 the aerial wheel is the wheel that is closer to the LEDs at the back of the head To replace a rotating gobo on Gobo Wheel 1 1 If you have not already removed the top head cover remove it as des...

Page 23: ...both sides of the goboholder 6 Line up your reference point on the goboholder with your reference point in the effects module Holding the goboholder teeth with flat nosed pliers slide the goboholder...

Page 24: ...n in the gobo wheel by clips see Figure 13 on page 22 When you reinstall the goboholder you must make sure that the jaws of the clip engage in the flange in the goboholder on both sides of the gobohol...

Page 25: ...der to avoid heat damage More reflective side towards LEDs To minimize the risk of gobo overheating and damage turn the more reflective side of a coated gobo towards the lamp Less reflective side away...

Page 26: ...r so that it faces towards the front lens Gobo orientation Wheels 1 and 2 On both gobo wheels in the MAC Ultra Performance Images or text on gobos must appear correctly i e not flipped left to right w...

Page 27: ...that the gobo is held securely in the goboholder 5 Reinstall the goboholder in the gobo wheel and reinstall the top head cover following the directions given earlier in this section Replacing the pris...

Page 28: ...the side that the glass is glued into faces towards the back of the fixture See Figure 25 Slide the filter into the jaws arrowed and check that it is held securely 8 If you touched the glass with you...

Page 29: ...d for the head to move suddenly Check that there will be no risk of collision with persons or objects In a hot or cold environment check the temperature Do not operate the fixture if the ambient tempe...

Page 30: ...f the fixtures is defective and is disturbing data transmission on the link Unplug the data in and out connectors and connect them directly together or insert a relay cable to bypass one fixture at a...

Page 31: ...ces du R glement sur le Mat riel Brouilleur du Canada CAN ICES 003 B NMB 003 B CAN ICES 005 B NMB 005 B EU Declaration of Conformity An EU Declaration of Conformity covering this product is available...

Page 32: ...uct is recycled at the end of its life Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products The MAC Ultra Performance contains a lithium battery Ensure that the bat...

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