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Before You Begin
VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1
Safety Notes
Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
Personal Safety
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Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
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Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
Mounting and Rigging
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This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture. (IP20)
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CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g., cold truck to
warm, humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid
causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting
it to power.
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Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent
surfaces.
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Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
Power and Wiring
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Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
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Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the
specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
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To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
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Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
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Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
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Do not operate this product if there is damage on the housing or cables. Have the damaged parts
replaced by an authorized technician at once.
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Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.
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Operating Temperature: -4 °F to 122 °F (-20 °C to 50 °C).
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In the event of a serious operation problem, stop using this product immediately!
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User
Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.
If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.