Philips VARI*LITE VL1100 ERS Luminaire, Service Manual

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Rotating Gobo Replacement
WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Gobos
may be HOT after operation. Allow to cool before replacing.
WARNING: Users of VARI
❋
LITE luminaires should not install or use
metal gobos. The use of metal gobos in any VARI
❋
LITE product may
damage the luminaire and could void the luminaire’s warranty.
To replace a rotating gobo:
Step 1. Remove power from luminaire.
Step 2. At either side of head assembly, press in front cover latch and pull cover
straight back until stopped by tether ( Figure 2-7 ).
Step 3. Rotate gobo wheel until required gobo position is accessible at finger access
cutout ( Figure 2-9 ).
Step 4. Rotate gobo gear until open end of carrier is upward.
CAUTION: Do not touch gobos with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves or other
covering while replacing. Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required.
CAUTION: Do not pull metal spring clip carrier back too far or it will not close
properly.
Step 5. If applicable, carefully pull current gobo up and out of carrier. Gobo can be
easily scratched on sides of carrier if not careful.
Step 6. Carefully install new gobo, orienting side marked "This Edge In" toward
center of gobo wheel and side marked "Lamp Side" (mirror finish) toward
lamp.
Gobo can be easily scratched on sides of carrier if not careful. Ensure
gobo is firmly set in carrier grooves.
Step 7. Re-install front cover.