Chimera 4' Octa Guide
®
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE AND USE
CHIMERA LIGHTING • 1067 TELLEEN AVE. ERIE, CO 80516 • (303) 444-8000
4’ OCTA FOR ARRI ORBITER
WARRANTY INFORMATION
At Chimera, we stand behind our Lightbanks, Speed Rings, and light control accessories with
a limited 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects in materials, workmanship, and color
stability. If our products are not fully operational out of the box or if they fail to perform within
five years from the date of purchase, return for repair or replacement at no charge. Of course,
Chimera’s warranty cannot cover damage caused by accidents, improper care or use, or the
natural deterioration of materials over an extended period of time. This warranty does not apply
to expendables, such as light bulbs, and certain OEM products.
TIPS FOR CARE AND USE
Cleaning - Your Chimera Lightbank can be cleaned by hand washing with cold water, a sponge
and mild soap. Do not machine wash. To dry, assemble the Lightbank onto a Speed Ring and
completely air dry.
Repair - Chimera has an expert in-house repair department. Lightbanks need to be clean,
with any added tape removed before sending in for repair. If the Lightbank is received in dirty
or in taped condition, the repair may be refused and returned to the sender. Please call in
advance to get a Return Authorization Number and repair estimate at +1.888.444.1812 or
+1.303.444.8000.
RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICES FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
CHIMERA LIGHTBANKS & TEXTILES
DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS LIKE BLEACH OR OTHER CHLORINATED
PRODUCTS ON ANY TEXTILE FROM CHIMERA
DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR DRY ANY TEXTILE FROM CHIMERA
Fabric Diffusions:
All diffusions should only be cleaned and disinfected by hand. DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR
DRY! Use mild soap (something like Dawn) and hand wash thoroughly in warm water. Air dry.
Lightbanks and Items with Laminated Textiles i.e., Black + Reflection:
Thoroughly wet a clean cloth using a solution of warm water with mild soap. Wipe each surface
completely with the soap solution and then repeat with a clean, wet cloth to rinse. Air dry.
Alcohol-based aerosol spray with at least 70% alcohol can be effective for both sides of the tex-
tiles. Spray evenly to coat all surfaces, use a clean cloth to reach hard to spray areas. Air dry.
Lighttools Fabric Grids:
Thoroughly wet a clean cloth using a solution of warm water with mild soap. Wipe each surface
completely with the soap solution and then repeat with a clean, wet cloth to rinse. Air dry.
Alcohol-based aerosol spray with at least 70% alcohol can be effective for both sides of the tex-
tiles. Spray evenly to coat all surfaces, use a clean cloth to reach hard to spray areas. Air dry.
Rings & Frames:
Wipe all surfaces clean with at least 70% alcohol solution and allow to air dry.
Insert poles into the pole sleeves on the 4’
Octa Lightbank. Ensure that the shorter smooth
ferrules are inserted into the Lightbank. The
longer, notched ferrules should be exposed.
Insert poles into the pole holes on the Chimera
Orbiter Speed Ring. Note that the tension on
the Lightbank will become greater after insert-
ing each pole. It may feel like you will break a
pole, but you will not!
Once the Octa is assembled on the Speed
Ring, attach to the Orbiter by inserting the
Quick Lighting Mount into the fixture, rotating
clockwise until you hear a click.
With the Lightbank on the fixture attach the
internal baffle to the white hook and loop tabs
on the inside of the Lightbank.
Attach Chimera Cloth front screen to the hook
and loop on the front of the Lightbank.
Your Chimera 4’ Octa for ARRI Orbiter is now set up and ready to use!
****NOTE: Eight attachment points for
a safety bond are located on the outside
of the Lightbank body, as highlighted in
this picture.
DISASSEMBLY AND STORAGE
Disassemble and repack the 4’ Octa for ARRI Orbiter by following the assembly
instructions in reverse. Lightbank can be packed into its storage sack with poles in
place.
ARRI QLM
The universal QLM adapter creates a direct mounting point for Orbiter specific
Chimera products. The digital optic interface communicates with the optics attached
and automatically adjusts the color output if required. Damages on the interface can
cause mal or disfunction of the Orbiter.
ASSEMBLY
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