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PERFORMER SERIES FOLLOWSPOTS 

OPERATION MANUAL 

 
    Tahi 

18°-24° Wide Angle Followspot 

    Rua 

9°-16° Medium Angle Followspot

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you for purchasing a Selecon Performer Series Followspot luminaire.  We have 
designed this luminaire to provide you with a superior fitting in performance, design and 
engineering.  We are confident that it will perform to your expectations for many years to 
come. 
 

 

CAUTION ! 

READ THIS MANUAL FROM COVER TO COVER BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION. 

Installation is entirely at your risk.    Do not attempt installation unless you are 
suitably qualified.  If you do not understand a point in this manual, don’t guess.  
Don’t take short cuts.  If in doubt, stop!  Contact Selecon or one of its authorised 
distributors for advice.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

 

Version 2: January 2009         © 2009 Selecon New Zealand Limited. All Rights Reserved 

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Page 1: ...and engineering We are confident that it will perform to your expectations for many years to come CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL FROM COVER TO COVER BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION Installation is entirely a...

Page 2: ...damages resulting from the customer s failure to follow the installation operating maintenance and safety procedures in this manual or those generally applicable to lighting equipment The foregoing l...

Page 3: ...ting the Colour Changer 12 Filter Cooling Fan 12 Assembling your Followspot 13 Yoke Balance Adjustment 14 Cable Storage Compartment 14 Cable Conductor colour codes 14 Switching on the Performer Series...

Page 4: ...r when the lamp holder is removed However it is also recommended that the luminaire should always be electrically isolated from mains power before re lamping cleaning or servicing CAUTION Risk of fire...

Page 5: ...Performer Series Followspot Zoom Focus Control Pan Control Tilt Control Side Control Panel Rear Control Panel Rigging Points Colour Changer Stand Code FSSTD Version 2 January 2009 2009 Selecon New Ze...

Page 6: ...Performer Operation Manual 6 Cable Compartment Lamp Access Cover Colour Changer Travel Lock Version 2 January 2009 2009 Selecon New Zealand Limited All Rights Reserved...

Page 7: ...er Output Level of the followspot Power Output Control Knob This is used to set the output to the desired level and has a variable range of 60 to 100 When at 100 the power output displays FF Important...

Page 8: ...Series 2 Followspot is an integral part of the switch Manufacturer E T A Rating 16A Part Number 3120 F72R N7M1 A30QB4 Selecon Order Code FSELE006 Earth Continuity Indicator This should be illuminated...

Page 9: ...le adjacent to the iris to record cue levels Important note When setting the beam angle ensure the iris is fully open When setting the focus iris down to a small spot and set the desired focus The pos...

Page 10: ...t can be changed refer to page 18 Pan and Tilt Adjustment The pan and tilt handles have a variable clutch system The movement friction can be adjusted to suit the operator s preference From the locked...

Page 11: ...r Frame Lever Colour Frame Spring Clip Travel Lock Release Knob Filter Fan Control Switch The colour changer is located on the front of the followspot and will take up to six frames of colour filter F...

Page 12: ...back and take out the filter holder 2 Use the filter holder as a template to cut out the colour filter 3 Place the colour filter into the filter holder and then place into the frame Slide the clip ov...

Page 13: ...ormer Series Head up using the guide rails only Never lift the Performer Series by holding onto the colour changer To facilitate flying or motorised lifting the Performer Series Followspot has two rig...

Page 14: ...Storage Compartment The Performer Series Followspot has a power supply cable storage compartment which safely stores the cable when the luminaire is shipped To remove the cable 1 Use a Philips screwdr...

Page 15: ...p Specifications and Operating Notes The Performer Series Followspot uses a short arc MSR Discharge Lamp Manufacturer Philips Type MSR Gold 1200 SA SE Lamp Wattage Range 800 1400 W Lampbase Patented L...

Page 16: ...the packaging for future use and for any potential warranty claims Lamp manufacturers will often disallow warranty claims if there is no original packaging showing batch information 6 Carefully insert...

Page 17: ...ated in the centre of the lamp access cover Turning the screw clockwise or anticlockwise depending on the lamp will move the hot spot towards the centre Only minimal turning if any will be required On...

Page 18: ...s of the lens Replacing the Dichroic CTO Filter To replace the Dichroic CTO filter slide the retention clip to the top position and lift out the filter Place the replacement filter into the holder and...

Page 19: ...ity to maintain this luminaire in good safe working condition Repairs should only be carried out by suitably qualified persons Do not operate the luminaire with cracked lens damaged cable etc Consult...

Page 20: ...n place 2 Disconnect the power supply cable for the fan by unplugging the connector the positions shown 3 Remove the rear tray allen head screws as shown 4 Carefully slide the rear tray assembly out o...

Page 21: ...t weights and dimensions mm Performer Rua Followspot 9 16 Weight inc Stand 67 9 kgs 149 7 lbs Performer Tahi Followspot 18 24 Weight inc Stand 56 kgs 123 5 lbs Version 2 January 2009 2009 Selecon New...

Page 22: ...ials at recycling programs or at recycling centres globally The Cushions The cushions protecting this product during transportation are made of Instapak polyurethane packaging foam a material that min...

Page 23: ...service repair or replacement However the owner shall bear the cost of freight and insurance on the luminaire both ways If Selecon does not wish to service repair or replace the defective luminaire i...

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