Lowel Rifa eX User manual

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Lowel Rifa eX Retrofit Instructions
Warnin s
Supplied Parts List
Step 1 - Removin the Core Step 2 - Installin the New Core
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Retrof tt ng the R fa-l te to upgrade t to the R fa eX s
a mult -step process. F rst you must remove both the
IEC connector from the power cord and the lamp sock-
et core from the R fa. Next you w ll replace the old
core w th the new R fa eX core and lamphead. F nally
you w ll w re the new replacement IEC connector.
Some steps requ re a small flat head screwdr ver, n
add t on to the suppl ed Allen Wrench.
nWarn ng - R sk of F re / Electr c Shock f
improperly wired.
nTh s retrof t k t should only be nstalled by
a qualified electrician. If you have any questions about the
process described below, contact Lowel.
nRem nder: Lowel does factory upgrades of R fa.
nRead enclosed Updated Warn ngs Label fully,
and follow these warnings in addition to original warning
label (sewn onto Rifa shell). Also read all supplied Rifa eX
instructions fully.
Place original Rifa-lite on a stand, open fully but do not t ght-
en the rear lock ng knob. The light should be oriented so
the Warning/Lamp label on the exterior is on the bottom *(its
normal position is on top). If necessary, loosen rear locking
lever (**), rotate light, and relock. Do not attach front diffuser.
1a
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Parts & their codes for all Retrofit Kits
ARifa eX Core with Base Cap
core for Rifa eX 44 (10535)
core for Rifa eX 55, 66, 88 (17224)
base cap for all cores (17232)
B IEC Connector (10004/2)
C 3/32” Allen Wrench (17999)
DUpdated Warnings Label
for Rifa eX 44 only (17944)
for Rifa eX 55 only (17955)
for Rifa eX 66 only (17966)
for Rifa eX 88 only (17988)
EStandard eX Lamphead for Rifa eX 44 (TH-X300)
FStandard eX Lamphead for Rifa eX 55, 66, 88 (TH-X1000)
Using a flat head screwdriver, disassemble the power cord’s IEC
Connector, and remove the wires from their terminals. Slide
rubber strain relief sleeve from power cord. Discard old IEC
Connector.
1b
Remove the yellow safety cap from new eXchange core.
2a
Take the new eXchange core and thread its power cable through
the Rib Collar and Frame Tube, so that it appears out the back
of the light. Push the core into place, seating the Rib Collar
directly behind the base of the new core, so the Rifa shell is
fully opened.
2b
Rotate the core so that the larger of the 2 side pins is on the
right when viewed from the front (see arrow).
2c
Using the supplied Allen Wrench, re-tighten the Set Screw in
the Rib Collar firmly. If more tightening leverage is needed,
use the other end of the wrench.
2d
Pull center Rifa lamp core assembly straight out and discard.
1d
Loosen spring tension of Rib Arms by pulling Rib Collar gently
forward so it separates from frame tube and hangs loose.
1e
Locate the Allen Set Screw, at the top of the rib collar behind
the large lamphead core. If you don’t find it there, feel around
the ring until you locate it. Using supplied Allen Wrench,
loosen Set Screw but do not remove.
1c
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Codes for User & Lowel Repair Retrofits
Model User Retrof t K t Lowel Repa r Retrof t
Rifa 44 LC-74 LC-741
Rifa 55 LC-75 LC-751
Rifa 66 LC-76 LC-761
Rifa 88 LC-78 LC-781

Lowel Rifa eX Retrofit Instructions continued
Step 3 - Installin the Lamphead Step 4 - Wirin the IEC Connector
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Reinstall the Plug Cover, and tighten IEC housing screw.
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Lowel Distributors. Repairs, problems, suggestions, and requests for brochures, instructions, parts lists
may be handled by your authorized Lowel Dealer (Distributor) or directly with Lowel. Electrical repairs
should be made only by Lowel or a qualified electrician. Rifa-lite®is a registered trademark of Lowel-
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Disassemble the new IEC Connector completely by removing its
Cover, Plug Strain relief, & 2 screws holding the Strain Relief
Bar. Note that inside the IEC Connector, one screw is labeled N
and the other is labeled L. Center screw is Ground (see Detail).
4a
4b
Take the Power Cable of new core and feed it through the
Rubber IEC Strain Relief.
4c
Place the conductors into terminal holes as shown, with White
wire to N, Black wire to L, and Green wire to Center. Install &
tighten the Green wire last. Tighten all firmly. After tightening,
position the Green wire so it clears center screw post.
Warn ng: Before clos ng IEC Connector, v sually con-
f rm that w res are connected to proper term nals.
Wh te - N term nal
Black - L term nal
Green - Center term nal
Slide the IEC Strain Relief along the cable and return it to its
cutout channel in the IEC Connector. Replace the Strain Relief
bar and tighten firmly.
Tighten locking knob on rear of Rifa, and grasp rear stem firmly
as you install lamphead.
3a
Attachin Warnin Label
Untie the Rifa Carry Bag closure cord, and thread the Updated
Warnings label into it. Securely retie the knot.
Line up the J-hook cutouts on the side of the lamphead with the
side pins on the core. Note that 1 pin is larger than the other.
Push & twist to install the removable lamphead on the core.
When complete, remove Rifa from stand to wire the new IEC
connector.
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4d
Detail