Martin MAC 250 Wash, User Manual

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6 MAC 250 Wash
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both
overload and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
• Check that power supply settings match the local AC power before use.
• Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition
and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices.
• Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power cable or power plug are in any way damaged,
defective or wet, or if they show signs of overheating.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
L A M P S A F E T Y
• Prolonged exposure to an unshielded discharge lamp can cause eye and skin burns. Do not stare directly
into the light output. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.
• Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields, lenses or ultraviolet screens.
• A hot discharge lamp is under pressure and can explode without warning. Allow the fixture to cool for at
least 45 minutes and protect yourself with safety glasses and gloves before handling a lamp or servicing
the fixture internals.
• Replace the lamp immediately if it becomes visually deformed, damaged or in any way defective.
• Monitor hours of lamp use and lamp intensity and replace the lamp when it reaches the limit of its service
life as specified in this manual or by the lamp manufacturer.
• Install only an approved lamp.
• If the quartz envelope of a discharge lamp is broken, the lamp releases a small quantity of mercury and
other toxic gases. If a discharge lamp explodes in a confined area, evacuate the area and ventilate it
thoroughly. Wear nitrite gloves when handling a broken discharge lamp. Treat broken or used discharge
lamps as hazardous waste and send to a specialist for disposal.
P R O T E C T I O N F R O M B U R N S A N D F I R E
Danger! Intense heat. Avoid contact by persons and materials.
The exterior of the fixture can get very hot – up to 160° C (320° F). Allow the fixture to cool
for at least 45 minutes before handling.
Prolonged exposure to an unshielded lamp can cause eye and skin burns.
• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the
specified type and rating.
• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.1 meter (4 inches) away from
the fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.5 meters (20 inches) of the fixture.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents.
• Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine Martin
parts. Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any lens or other optical component. Use only
Martin-approved accessories to mask or modify the light beam.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
P R O T E C T I O N F R O M I N J U R Y
• Do not lift or carry the fixture alone.
• Use two evenly spaced clamps to suspend the fixture from rigging structures. Do not use only one clamp.
• When suspending the fixture, ensure that the supporting structure and all hardware used can hold at least
10 times the weight of all devices suspended from them.
• Do not use the handles in the base or the handles on the top of the yoke for hoisting or secondary
attachment.
• Install as described in this manual a secondary attachment such as a safety cable that is approved by an
official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment for the weight of all the fixtures it secures. The safety