Maintenance
7-0
Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997
HP SERIES DIMMER
OPERATING MANUAL
7.0
Maintenance
WARNING
DO NOT ALLOW THE ENTRY OF LIQUIDS OF ANY SORT INTO THE
DIMMER CHASSIS.
EXTERNAL CLEANING:
If the front panel requires cleaning, wipe with a mild detergent on a damp soft cloth.
DO NOT spray liquids onto the front panel.
DO NOT use solvents for cleaning the front panel.
INTERNAL CLEANING:
The HP12 dimmers will require little internal maintenance other than periodic
flushing of dust build to prevent the fan and air-path becoming clogged with dirt or
fluff.
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ISOLATE POWER to the dimmer (by disconnecting the power cable or locking
off the mains supply isolator).
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Remove the lid (rack-mount) or right-hand panel (wall-mount).
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Blow clean the fan and internals with compressed air from left to right (rack-
mount) or from top to bottom (wall-mount).
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DO NOT "spin" the fan with compressed air - the blades may break off.
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When the fan and internals are clean, replace the lid and screws, and re-connect
the power cable.
ROUTINE MAINTAINANCE:
Installed dimmers should be routinely flushed of dust at six- to twelve-month periods.
Touring dimmers may need a more rigorous maintenance routine, which should
include:
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Inspection of chassis for evidence of impact damage and physical abuse
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Inspection of outlets for wear and damage
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Inspection of power cable for wear and damage
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Electrical checking of ground integrity from power cable to chassis
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Electrical checking of ground integrity from power cable to outlet grounds
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Flushing of dust buildup
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Testing the operation of all frontpanel switches and breakers
