Chimera 1618 Guide

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16189800
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE AND USE
CHIMERA LIGHTING • 1067 TELLEEN AVE. ERIE, CO 80516 • [phone]
WWW.CHIMERALIGHTING.COM • [email protected]
1618
POP BANK
FOR
APUTURE P300c
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.

Pull the POP Bank over the front face of the
fixture. The POP Bank should sit just over the
lip of the fixture.
ASSEMBLY
Remove the POP Bank from its storage sack
and unfold until it takes a rectangular shape.
You should hear a POP! when the sides are
straightened. Pull the POP Bank over the front
face of the Nova P300c, taking care to observe
the ‘This Side Up’ label is placed on the upper/
top side of the POP Bank.
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Run the attached hook-and-loop straps through
the D-ring on the bottom of the POP Bank.
Tighten until they sit flat against the rear of the
fixture.
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Attach the supplied front diffusion screen and
your POP Bank is ready for use!
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DISASSEMBLY AND STORAGE
Remove the POP Bank from the fixture by following the assembly
instructions in reverse. Refold by pushing the middle of each short
side inwards, flattening, then folding the entire POP Bank in half.
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WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COULD
CREATE A HAZARDOUS CONDITION
»This product is NOT intended for household use.
»Do not leave unattended.
»Use in a moderate temperature environment.
»Open the flaps for ventilation as required.
»Maximum lamp rating for this product is 2,000 watts.
Want more control?
Use our 3664ez 40 degree Soft
Egg Crate for best fit!
Be sure the web straps on each corner are
pulled close to the front of the fixture face as
shown in the image
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