3. General Guidelines.
ElektraLite eyeBall IP65
is a lighting fixture for professional use.
ElektraLite eyeBall IP65
should only be operated at between 120 to 240 volts.
ElektraLite eyeBall IP65
should not be operated 24/7 (24 hours a day; 7 days a week).
EyeBall IP65
needs operation breaks to ensure that it will work for a long time without problems. Please do not
shake the
eyeBall IP65
and avoid using brute force when installing or operating it.
When choosing the location to install the
eyeBall IP65
, please make sure that it is not exposed to
extreme heat. Make sure that the fixture has a good amount of free space around it for air flow. Do not
install it in a confined space or have insulation around the fixture. The minimum distance between the
eyeBall IP65
and the illuminated surface must be more than 3 feet.
Always mount the
eyeBall IP65
with an appropriate safety cable.
Operate the
eyeBall IP65
only when you are familiar with the features on the fixture. Do not permit
operation by persons not qualified.
All modifications to the
eyeBall IP65 will invalidate the warranty. There are absolutely no
exceptions.
If
eyeBall IP65
is operated in any way different to the one described in this manual,
eyeBall IP65
maybe damaged and the guarantee will be void.
4. Installation
Please ensure that the
eyeBall IP65
is hung using the appropriate "C" clamp or half cheeseboro. A
safety chain or cable should also be used as a secondary point of holding the fixture in case the clamp
comes loose.
Never hang the fixture without a safety chain or cable
.
If you are not qualified or have any doubts about hanging the
eyeBall IP65
then do
NOT
hang it. Do
not clamp the cable to the U bracket or clamp. That is not a secondary safety point.
A secondary safety point is any point that will adequately hold the
eyeBall IP65
if the "C" clamp or half
cheesboro fails. Then the safety cable would be the backup and stop the fixture from falling to the
ground. So do
NOT
fix the safety to the same place that the "C" clamp is attached.
The
eyeBall IP65
is kept cool by conducting the heat away from the leds using the body's fin design.
As a result the fins and the surrounding area should be "open" all around the fixture. Do not block the
fixture into a tight location. For example, do not try to mount the
eyeBall IP65
like a "high hat" in a soffit
surrounded by insulation; the fixture would fail to operate due to overheating.
5. Grounding.
Always make sure that there is sufficient grounding (earth) for the fixture. This is not only imperative
within the circuit that the fixture is being connected to, but also make sure there is sufficient grounding
into the building. All fixtures regardless of manufacturer have a surge at initial “turn-on”. Once initial
“turn-on” is complete, the surge current (per fixture) will travel down the ground. While each 20 Amp
circuit may have the correct size of ground wire, the ground input to the building and/or electrical panel
may not be sufficient for the job. As an example, say 100 fixtures are being installed. Therefore 100
AMPS (!!!!) will flow down the ground wire after the initial turn on of the fixtures. The
eyeBall IP65
has
a surge current over and above its operating current of approximately 1 Amp at 120 volts. Lack of a
sufficient ground cable into the building or on the individual circuits can cause severe damage to the
fixture and this is
not
covered under the warranty.
One further check : the ground to neutral voltage for each circuit. In a lot of buildings, voltages across
these can damage fixtures or cause operational problems both for the fixture and DMX.
Please review these two important points with a qualified electrical contractor. If in any doubt have an
independent qualified third party electrical contractor check the installation,
well before
commencing
installation.
