Leviton Mini Softline User manual

Engineered for Safe and Easy Operation.
Leviton Mini Softlite is a versatile, portable soft fill light for
photographic and studio applications. These instructions will help you
become more familiar with your fixture.
Functions
Lamp Installation
Disconnect the unit from power. Loosen the thumbscrews on the light stick
assembly and move the lampholder brackets away from the silver reflectors.
Install the lamp by centering one end within a contact, apply force to that
contact compressing the lampholder spring. The opposite lamp end can be
centered within its lampholder. Release the lamp, and it should be held firmly
in place. Pivot the lamp assemblies into the small reflectors, and tighten the
thumbscrews firmly.
Please do not touch the quartz envelope during installation. Double ended
lamps should be installed with protective gloves or insulation around the
lamp, like a tissue on the lamp perimeter which can be removed after lamp is
installed. If you touch the envelope, REMOVE the lamp from the fixture and
clean with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and a clean, lint free cloth.
The Mini Softlite is UL listed to 2000 watts, using 2-1000 watt lamps maximum.
Higher wattage lamps used in the Mini Softlite void manufacturing warranties.
Warnings
1. The Mini Softlite is a professional lighting fixture. The fixture housing
becomes hot and should not be touched during operations.
2. The fixture uses high intensity tungsten halogen lamps which can implode.
The primary cause of lamp implosions is fingerprints or other foreign debris
on the lamp. Proper fixture care will minimize risk.
3. Do not operate continuously for more than 8 hours with 1000-watt lamps.
Fixture may overheat.
Maintenance
Reflector
Both the main white reflector and the silver auxiliary are cleaned with isopropyl
(rubbing) alcohol and a clean, lint free cloth. Strong alkaline or acidic cleaners
MUST NOT be used.
General Maintenance
Periodically check that all screws and wire terminations are secured firmly. Also
check that the strain relief is fitted properly inside the wiring compartment, and
the cable is not frayed.
If lampholder becomes pitted or looses spring tension, it must be replaced.
To replace, remove the appropriate lampholder bracket from the light stick
assembly by loosening both thumbscrews. Drill out the rivet, replace the
lampholder and reapply rivets or 4-40 screws with lock nuts.
Color
Lee Color Effect Filters are recommended for all filter applications. These filters
are available in over 175 colors, color corrections, and diffusion selections. Lee
Filters are available in both 21” x 4” sheets and 25’ x 4’ rolls.
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USER GUIDE
Softlite
Mini
Part No. Description
Difusion/Color frame
Compact Stand
000-A00SC-000 Safety cable, 30” long
000-A00CC-000 C-clamp
000-AMSEC-000 Egg Crate
Accesories
Part Color Life
Watts No. ANSI Temp. (Hrs.)
1000 176-021 FCM 3200°K 500
800 9176-027 EME 3200°K 250
750 176-026 EMD 3200°K 500
500 176-024 FDN 3050°K 500
500 176-019 EJD 3200°K 10000
1000 97786R/64583 3200°K 200
800 913477R/P2-11 3200°K 150
625 9P2-15 3200°K 75
500 964702/7785R/K-1 2900°K 2000
300 912113R/K-9 2900°K 2000
9(220 or 240 Volt lamps)
Recommended Lamps
With 2-1000 Watt, FCM lamp, Model No. 176-021
For illumination at any distance, divide 11,200 by the distance squared.
For field diameter at any distance, multiply that distance by 1.3 for beam
and 2.9 for field.
Efficiency Flood Lumens Candlepower
Beam 9,693 (17.3%) 11,200
Field 22,274 (39.8%)
Photometric Performance
Peak Focus
Beam Angle
(50% of max. int.)
Field Angle
(10% of max. int.)
10
13 19.5 26 32.5
114 50 28 18
15 20 25
654
5.3
700
6.7
448
7.9
311
3
4
1244
Distance (feet)
Field Diameter (feet)
Illumination at
Beam Center (footcandles)
Illumination at
Beam Center (lux)
Field Diameter (meters)
Distance (meters)
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Leviton NSI Division Headquarters
20497 SW Teton Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062
Customer Service Telephone: [phone]
Customer Service Fax: [phone]
Technical Services: 800.959.6004
Leviton Manufacturing Company, Incorporated.
59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362-2591.
Visit Leviton’s websites at http://www.nsicorp.com
& http://www.leviton.com
Copyright®2003. Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Specifications and pricing subject to change at any time.
Ref. Qty. Description Item Number
1 1 Housing weldment
2 1 Wire cover
3 1 Yoke
4 1 Bar, light stick
5 2 Reflector
6 4 Knurled screw, 10-24 x 1/2”
7 10 Screw, #6 x 1/4”, AB point
8 4 Bellville washer
9 4 Lampholder
10 8 Pop rivet, 1/8” x 5/16”
11 15 Flat washer
12 2 Bracket
13 1 Wire cover
14 1 Cord set
15 1 Sling cord
16 4 Pop rivet, 1/8” x 1/8”
17 1 Screw, pan head, 8-32 x 3/8”
18 2 Washer, internal tooth, #8
19 1 “K” lock nut, 8-32
20 2 Switch On/Off plate
21 2 Switch
22 2 Snap bushing
23 1 Strain relief
24 1 White wire, 14 AWG
25 1 Black wire, 14 AWG
26 1 T-Bolt N00-HD062-000
27 1 Thrust disk
28 1 Pressure disk N00-SM237-550
29 3 Pop rivet, 3/16” x 7/16”
30 1 Standoff disk N00-HD237-690
31 3 Pop rivet, 3/16” x 7/16”
32 1 Flat washer, #1/4
33 1 Split lock washer, #1/4
34 1 Bolt, hex head, 1/4-20 x 1”
35 8 Spade terminal
36 7 Pop rivet, 1/8” x 5/16”
37 1 Combo stud 000-A00CS-000
REPLACEMENT ITEMS
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS
Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of
anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Leviton is free of defects
in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for two years
from the purchase date. Leviton’s only obligation is to correct such defects by
repair or replacement, at its option, if within such two year period the product is
returned prepaid, with proof of purchase date, and a description of the problem
to Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Att: Service Department, 20497 SWTeton
Ave., Tualatin, Oregon 97062. All products returned to Leviton-NSI must have
factory authorization for return prior to shipping. The purchaser is responsible
for completing and mailing to Leviton, within 15 days of purchase, the warranty
registration card enclosed with each product. This warranty excludes and
there is disclaimed liability for labor for removal of this product or reinstallation.
This warranty is void if this product is installed improperly or in an improper
environment, overloaded, misused, opened, abused, or altered in any manner,
or is not used under normal operating conditions or not in accordance with any
labels or instructions. There are no other or implied warranties of any kind,
including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, but if any implied
warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction, the duration of any such
implied warranty, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
is limited to two years. Leviton is not liable for incidental, indirect, special, or
consequential damages, including without limitation, damage to, or loss of use
of, any equipment, lost sales or profits or delay or failure to perform this warranty
obligation. The remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies under this
warranty, whether based on contract, tort or otherwise.
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