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RainDome 40 cm 

Product code: 71325 

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Safety 

 

Important 
Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or 
servicing this product. 

The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of 
this manual. 

 

Warnings and Safety Instructions 

 

DANGER 
Danger for children
 

For adult use only. The device must be installed beyond the reach of children. 

 

Do not leave various parts of the packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) within 
children’s reach. Packaging material is a potential source of danger for children. 

 

DANGER 
Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside
 

There are areas within the device where dangerous touch voltage may be present. 

 

Do not open the device or remove any covers. 

 

Do not operate the device if the covers or the housing are open. Before operation, check if the 
housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened. 

 

Disconnect the device from electrical power supply before service and maintenance, and when the 
device is not in use. 

 

DANGER 
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
 

This device falls under IEC protection class I. 

 

Make sure that the device is electrically connected to ground (earth). Connect the device only to a 
socket-outlet with ground (earth) connection. 

 

Do not cover the ground (earth) connection. 

 

Do not bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. 

 

Do not let the power cable come into contact with other cables. Handle the power cable and all 
connections with the mains with caution. 

 

Do not modify, bend, mechanically strain, put pressure on, pull or heat up the power cable. 

 

Make sure that the power cable is not crimped or damaged. Examine the power cable periodically 
for any defects. 

 

Do not immerse the device in water or other liquids. Do not install the device in a location where 
flooding may occur. 

 

Do not use the device during thunderstorms. Disconnect the device from the electrical power supply 
immediately. 

 

Keep the connectors sealed with the rubber caps when the connectors are not in use. 

 

Do not connect the cables from above the connectors, if the device is installed outdoors. Make a 
‘drip loop’ in the cable so that rain water cannot enter the device. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 71325

Page 1: ...RainDome 40 cm Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade the Netherlands Product code 71325 USER MANUAL ENGLISH V1 ...

Page 2: ...evice Non observance of the instructions in this user manual may result in serious injuries and damage of property 2022 Showgear All rights reserved No part of this document may be copied published or otherwise reproduced without the prior written consent of Highlite International Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice For the latest version of this document o...

Page 3: ...1 Personal Protective Equipment 11 Installation Site Requirements 11 4 3 Rigging 11 5 Setup and Operation 14 Warnings and Precautions 14 Compatibility of the Device 15 Setup 16 Connecting a Stage Luminaire to the Device 16 Installing the Plastic Sleeve 17 Connecting to Power Supply 18 Power Linking of Multiple Devices 18 Operation 19 Using the Bypass Function 19 6 Troubleshooting 20 7 Maintenance ...

Page 4: ...ith the recommended plastic sleeves It is suitable for outdoor use only when in operation and with the plastic sleeve installed The device is not suitable for households Any other use not mentioned under intended use is regarded as non intended and incorrect use Product Lifespan This device is not designed for permanent operation Disconnect the device from the electrical power supply when the devi...

Page 5: ...ich if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Attention Indicates important information for the correct operation and use of the product Important Read and observe the instructions in this document Electrical hazard Provides important information about the disposal of this product Symbols on the Information Label This product is provided with an information label The information label ...

Page 6: ...ervice and maintenance and when the device is not in use DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit This device falls under IEC protection class I Make sure that the device is electrically connected to ground earth Connect the device only to a socket outlet with ground earth connection Do not cover the ground earth connection Do not bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses Do not let the power c...

Page 7: ...ontinue the use immediately Attention For professional use only This device shall be used only for the purposes it is designed for This device is intended for professional use as a rain cover platform for stage luminaires This device shall be used only in combination with the recommended plastic sleeves It is suitable for outdoor use The device is not suitable for households Any incorrect use may ...

Page 8: ...nance may be carried by ordinary persons Installation and service shall be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons Contact your Highlite dealer for more information Instructed persons have been instructed and trained by a skilled person or are supervised by a skilled person for specific tasks and work activities associated with the installation service and maintenance of this product so ...

Page 9: ...quipped with IP rated True1 power input and output connectors It is possible to power stage luminaires by connecting them to one of the 3 output connectors pro power pro power True1 and Schuko Top Plate View Fig 02 Pro power connector OUT Gray to power stage luminaires Pro power True1 connector OUT to power stage luminaires Schuko power connector OUT to power stage luminaires Air outlets 4 x carry...

Page 10: ... Power connector IN IP rated pro power True1 connector IN Power connector OUT IP rated pro power True1 connector OUT Stage luminaire power connectors OUT Pro power connector OUT Gray Pro power True1 connector OUT Schuko power connector OUT Physical Maximum load 40 kg Dimensions 476 x 476 x 184 mm LxWxH Weight 9 3 kg Construction Housing Steel Color Black IP rating IP54 with plastic sleeve IP20 wit...

Page 11: ...leeve available for this device Product code 71326 Cylindric Sleeve for RD40 Max height 52 cm The device can be mounted to a totem truss To mount the device to the totem truss you need to purchase 4 connectors Use the connectors suitable for your truss Choose one out of the following connector sorts Product code CON63 Half Connector Male PQ pin Product code CON63F Half Connector Male FQ pin Produc...

Page 12: ...be used outdoors only when in operation and with the plastic sleeve installed The device can only be positioned on a flat surface or mounted to a totem truss in horizontal orientation with the top side facing up The maximum ambient temperature ta 40 C must never be exceeded 4 3 Rigging CAUTION Restrict the access under the work area during rigging and or derigging The device can be positioned on a...

Page 13: ...rmation 4 x conical pins D Not included Refer to your totem truss dealer for availability 4 x safety springs E Not included Refer to your totem truss dealer for availability Fig 07 To mount the device to a truss follow the steps below Put the 4 half connectors A into the mounting holes 10 as shown in Fig 08 Fig 08 Put the washers B and the bolts C into the half connectors A as shown in Fig 09 Fig ...

Page 14: ...he truss so that the half connectors A fit in the tubes of the truss as shown in Fig 11 Fig 11 Put the conical pins D into the openings on the truss and through the half connectors A as shown in Fig 12 Put the safety pins E into the opening on the conical pins D to secure the device to the truss as shown in Fig 12 Fig 12 ...

Page 15: ...ion This device must be used only for the purposes it is designed for This device is intended for professional use as a rain cover platform for stage luminaires This device shall be used only in combination with the recommended plastic sleeve It is suitable for outdoor use only when in operation and with the plastic sleeve installed Do not operate the device oudoors without the plastic sleeve inst...

Page 16: ...vice This device can be used only with stage luminaires that have a maximum diameter of 40 cm a maximum height of 52 cm in combination with the Cylindrical Sleeve for Rain Dome 40 71326 See Fig 15 on page 15 for more information a total weight of 40 kg a LED light source Fig 15 Do not use the device with lasers moving heads equipped with lasers moving heads with discharge lamps ...

Page 17: ...connect a stage luminaire follow the steps below Put the stage luminaire in the middle of the top plate of the RainDome Secure the stage luminaire with a secondary suspension for example a safety cable Make sure that the secondary suspension can hold 10 times the weight of the device Put the safety cable through the safety eye 06 Install the plastic sleeve See 5 5 Installing the Plastic Sleeve on ...

Page 18: ...ge 10 for more information To install the plastic sleeve follow the steps below Put the plastic sleeve over the device Fig 17 Attach the hook and loop fastener of the plastic sleeve to the hook and loop fastener 09 of the device and press it tightly Fig 18 Fig 17 Fig 18 Note Make sure that the hook and loop fastener of the plastic sleeve is attached tightly to the hook and loop fastener 09 on the ...

Page 19: ...re that the cable run is not too heavy A heavy cable run can cause damage to the connectors If the connectors are damaged their ingress protection IP can deteriorate Power Linking of Multiple Devices This device supports power linking Power can be relayed to another device and to the connected stage luminaire via the power OUT connectors Note that the input and the output connectors have different...

Page 20: ...owered by one of those connectors turns off To adjust the settings of the connected stage luminaire you can use the bypass switch 12 The bypass switch 12 temporarily deactivates the built in air pressure sensor Attention Risk of damage to property If the stage luminaire has a moving head the plastic sleeve and the stage luminaire may become damaged if the stage luminaire moves when the plastic sle...

Page 21: ...e stage luminaire does not function at all No power to the stage luminaire Check if cables are plugged into the stage luminaire Check if the plastic sleeve is installed correctly Check if the plastic sleeve is fully inflated Follow the instructions from the user manual of the stage luminaire The plastic sleeve does not inflate correctly The plastic sleeve is damaged Return the plastic sleeve to yo...

Page 22: ...nstructed or skilled persons Contact your Highlite International dealer for more information 8 Deinstallation Transportation and Storage Instructions for Deinstallation WARNING Incorrect deinstallation can cause serious injuries and damage of property Let the device cool down before dismounting Disconnect power supply before deinstallation Always observe the national and site specific regulations ...

Page 23: ...oduct by handing it to the respective collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment This is to avoid environmental damage or personal injury due to uncontrolled waste disposal For more detailed information about recycling of this product contact the local authorities or the authorized dealer 10 Approval Check the respective product page on the website of Highlite Internatio...

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