VARI
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LITE - VL1100 LED L
UMINAIRE
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02.1602.0001
24 April 2017
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Installation Procedures
Floor Mounting the Luminaire
All luminaires included in this manual are designed to sit directly on its base in a floor installation application. When used in this type of
application, be sure to leave enough space around the luminaire to allow proper, uninterrupted airflow for cooling and movement.
Hanging the Luminaire
The VL1100 LED™ Luminaire be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this
moving luminaire. The pan tube base provides two mounting holes for attaching truss hooks or other mounting hardware as required. Many
compatible truss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs. The Mega Claw Truss Hook, shown in the
example illustration below, can be ordered separately from Vari-Lite (refer to
“Replacement Items/Accessories” on page 4
To install truss hooks (if required):
Step
1. At pan tube base, attach two truss hooks as shown in
Step
2. Tighten hardware securely
Figure 4: Example VL1100 LED Luminaire Truss Hook Installation
To hang luminaire in truss:
Step
1. Lift luminaire into mounting position.
Step
2. Secure in place with truss hooks. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.g. wing bolt)
is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported.
Step
3. Attach safety cable (sold separately, should attach with 2 locking carabiners) as follows:
a.
Connect end of safety cable to safety mounting hole at one side of pan tube base.
b.
Loop at least once around pipe and attach other end at second safety mounting hole.
Step
4. Connect power and data cables according to procedure outlined in
“Connecting Power and Data” on
Hook Hardware
(not provided)
WARNING:
Attach truss
hooks securely.
Mega Claw Truss Hook
(not provided)
VL1100 LED
Pan Tube Base
Locking Carabiners
