Philips VARI-Lite VL4000, User Manual

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Animation Wheels Removal and Installation
To remove and replace animation wheels:
Step 1. Before removing power from luminaire, move Edge towards front of luminaire with control
console or via luminaire menu system.
WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before
performing this procedure.
Step 2. Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely.
Step 3. Depending on which animation wheel you need to access, do the following:
a. For Animation Wheel 1 (closest to the rear of luminaire), remove head cover assembly
as indicated in
Figure A-10 by loosening four captive screws and lifting cover away
from luminaire head. Note, head cover is attached by a safety tether.
b. For Animation Wheel 2 (closest to the front of luminaire), remove head cover assembly
as indicated in Figure A-10 by loosening four captive screws and lifting cover away
from luminaire head. Note, head cover is attached by a safety tether.
Figure A-10: Replacing Animation Wheels
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling animation wheels to
avoid leaving fingerprints. If dirty, clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft, lint-free cloth.
Note: For the standard load of animation wheels, refer to “Animation Wheel 1 - Dichro*Fusion” on
page 34 or “DMX Operation” on page 35 .
Luminaire Head
Head Cover Assembly
to access Animation Wheel 2*
Captive Phillips
Screws (x4)
CYM / Fixed Color Assembly
(closest to lamp)
Assembly
Shutter / Rotating Gobo / Animation
(closest to front lens)
* Each head cover is secured with a tether.
Head Cover Assembly
to access Animation
Wheel 1*
Wheel Assembly