Vari Lite VL550, Service Manual

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Color Filter and Diffuser Panel Removal (contin-
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Step 6. Disconnect actuator screw from Swivel Coupler using tweaker screwdriver by
carefully prying apart from Drive Ring Link.
Figure 8: Color Filter and Diffuser Panel Removal
Step 7. Open glass filter or diffuser panels.
Step 8. Remove filter or panel as follows (shown in
Figure 8
):
a. At filter or panel, gently push assembly (with silicon pad) in towards center hub
(away from carrier) and work end of tweaker screwdriver between silicon pad
and carrier.
b. Gently work side of silicone pad (not under carrier arch) free.
c. After side of silicone pad is free from carrier, remove silicone pad from under
carrier arch and remove filter or panel.
Step 9. Insert filter carrier pin (of replacement filter or panel) into center hub as shown in
Figure 8
.
Step 10. Place side of silicone pad with lip into arch on installed carrier.
Step 11. Using tweaker screwdriver, gently run screwdriver tip over silicone pad, driving
silicone pad into carrier and fully seating silicone pad.
Step 12. Reassemble luminaire.
Color Filter/
Diffuser Panel
Silicone Pad
Pad Lip
Filter Carrier
Bulkhead
Center Hub
Carrier Arch
Insert Filter
Carrier Pin