PORTABLE HALOGEN FLOODLIGHT (HL8)
ASSEMBLY
DO’S AND DON’TS
Extreme care should be taken when handling and operating the
Portable Halogen Floodlight HL8. Please observe the following do’s
and don’ts to ensure safe and trouble free use:
DO ensure combustible material is kept away from Floodlight.
DO use the handle to adjust the beam.
DO keep the floodlight out of reach of children when in use.
DO switch off and allow to cool for a minimum of 10 minutes before
storing.
DO take extreme care in crowded or confined areas that Floodlight is
not positioned where it can be easily toppled over.
DO use the Floodlights in horizontal position (±4°). If not used in
horizontal position the tube life will be greatly reduced.
DON’T touch tube with bare hands. This could cause tube to shatter
when Floodlight is switched on.
DON’T stand Floodlight in pools of water.
DON’T handle with wet hands or operate when standing on wet
surface.
DON’T position the Floodlight closer than one metre from surface to
be illuminated.
DON’T allow power cable to come into contact with front of Floodlight
or housing.
DON’T touch the housing or glass while hot.
DON’T allow overhanging shrubs or foliage to come into contact with
Floodlight.
DON’T place or operate the Floodlight closer than 5 metres to a
swimming pool or spa.
DON’T operate the Floodlight with the front of housing opened.
OPERATION: The Portable Halogen Floodlight HL8 is suitable for
indoor or temporary outdoor use, from any standard power point and is
weatherproof to IP44
Assemble stand and light as
follows: Attach stand (A) to
floodlight / handle assembly (B)
using adjustment knob (C).
Tighten to thumb pressure,
do not over tighten.
NOTE: Arlec safety adjustment
slot prevents Floodlight from
tilting too far forward or
backward. This helps avoid
accidental scorching or burning.
Replacement Arlec 150 Watt
(79mm) Linear Tungsten
Halogen Tube available from
most leading hardware stores.
Arlec Part No HT150.
The tungsten halogen tube is supplied and packed separately to avoid
damage. Open the Floodlight housing by loosening the top screw. The
glass front of the housing will hinge forward and down. Ensure that
Floodlight is unplugged from wall socket. Insert the tube in the holder,
ensuring that you do not touch the glass envelope of the tube with bare
hands. Use the tube wrapper to handle tube. (Oils from the hands can
cause the tube to fail or shatter).
If necessary the tube should be carefully cleaned with methylated spirit
and dried before installation. Do not attempt to adjust or force the tube
holder with tools, but carefully push the tube into the holder contacts.
Reassemble the Floodlight housing.
4°
4°
4°
4°
FITTING THE TUNGSTEN HALOGEN TUBE
A
B
C
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