Vari Lite VL3500 Spot Luminaire, Service Manual

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M
AINTENANCE
P
ROCEDURES
: C
OLOR
F
ILTER
R
EPLACEMENT
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2
Color Filter Replacement
WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Filters may be HOT
after operation. Allow to cool before replacing.
To replace a color filter:
Step 1. Remove power from luminaire.
Step 2. Remove top head cover by loosening four 1/4-turn screws as shown in Figure 2-5 .
CAUTION: Do not touch filters with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves or other covering while
replacing. Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required.
Step 3. Rotate color wheel until required filter position is accessible.
Step 4. Press spring lock back until color filter is free and remove filter.
Step 5. Install new filter (orientation does not matter) ensuring that it is securely in position.
Step 6. Replace head cover.
Figure 2-5: Color Filter Replacement
Top Head Cover *
1/4-Turn Screw
Color Wheel
(see detail)
CAUTION:
Do not touch filter with bare fingers.
Wear cotton gloves.
Color Filter
Spring Lock
Color Wheel
Push spring lock back
to release color filter
* Head covers are attached by tethers.