Philips VARILITE VLX3, Service Manual

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General Care and Equipment Handling
Below are some basic tips and information on handling VARI
❋
LITE luminaires and their associated
components.
Locations/Use
VARI
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LITE luminaires are designed for dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture (including,
but not limited to, fog machines, misters, etc.) may damage luminaires.
Solid State Electronics
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) presents a significant danger to solid state electronic components
(semiconductor devices and PC board assemblies). Static electricity can build on a variety of common
objects (including people) simply by handling or moving. ESD rarely results in immediate failure of a
component, but shows up later as an intermittent problem or severely reduces the life of the
component. All VARI
❋
LITE products use solid state electronics and appropriate precautions to
protect them should be observed when servicing.
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
All PC boards should be shipped in electrostatic shielding bags. When handling PC boards or
components, devices such as conductive mats and conductive wrist straps should be used whenever
possible. If these precautionary devices are not available, handling of PC boards and components
should be avoided.
CAUTION: Black foam (used to package solid state electronics) should never be used for packing
batteries or put in contact with PC boards which contain batteries.
Required Tools for VLX3 Wash Luminaire Service
To properly maintain and service VLX3 LED Wash Luminaires, Vari-Lite recommends that the
following tools (in addition to the tools recommended during Vari-Lite’s technical training classes) be
available to technicians:
• 90-degree Phillips head screwdriver (#2)
• Precision torque wrench capable of 80-in oz.
• Long 3/32" hex driver