Philips VARI*LITE VL1100 ERS Luminaire User manual

VARI❋LITE - VL1100 ERS LUMINAIRE SERVICE MANUAL
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change without notice. Please check www.vari-lite.com for latest version. Vari-Lite
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Street, Dallas, Texas 75238.
Version as of: 20 October 2010
Part number: 02.9664.0010 0
VL1100 ERS Luminaire Service Manual
©2002-2010, Vari-Lite, a Philips group company. All Rights Reserved.

HOW TOOBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
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How To Obtain Warranty Service
A copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for
this VARI❋LITE product.
To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-877-VARI-LITE
(1-877-827-4548) or 1-214-647-7880 or via e-mail at entertainment.service@phil-
ips.com request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warranty service. You
will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned, a descrip-
tion of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or organization. If
available, you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the
beginning of the warranty period.
Once you obtain the RMA, pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its
original packing box. Fill out the RMA form included at the end of this manual and
place in shipping container along with a copy of your invoice (if available). Write the
RMA number legibly on or near the shipping address label and return the unit, freight
prepaid to:
Vari-Lite
10911 Petal Street
Dallas, Texas 75238 USA
Attention: Warranty Service / RMA# __________________
As stated in the warranty, it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our
service center.
Manual Revision History
VERSION DATE
Revision 0 (Inital Version) 20 October 2010

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Compliance Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Vari-Lite system,
service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter-
ference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her
own expense.
Declaration of Conformity
We declare, under our sole responsibility, that this product complies with the relevant
clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents (as applicable):
Safety:
(by Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC)
EN60598-1: 1997/A1:1998
EN60598-2-17: 1989/A2:1991
EN60922
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
(by Council Directive 89/336/EEC)
EN55022:1998, Class A
EN61000-4-2: 1995, Performance Criteria: B
EN61000-4-3: 1995, Performance Criteria: A
EN61000-4-4: 1995, Performance Criteria: B
EN61000-4-5: 1995, Performance Criteria: B
EN61000-4-6: 1996, Performance Criteria: A
EN61000-4-8: 1996, Performance Criteria: A
EN61000-4-11: 1994, Performance Criteria: B and C
EN61000-3-2: 1995
EN61000-3-3: 1994
We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of council direc-
tives: 2006/95/EC (LVD) and 89/336/EEC (EMC)
FCC

SAFETY NOTICE
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Safety Notice
It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in
this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the
products described herein. Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use
of this product.
Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows:
GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION, AND
INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW.
WARNING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE
1. VARI❋LITE luminaires have been designed for use only with certain Philips and Osram
HID lamps. Note lamp type (MSR400, MSR575HR etc.) before replacing lamps.
Installing another type of lamp may be hazardous.
2. Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are
followed. See instructions detailed in this manual.
3. Replace fuses with same type and rating only.
4. Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for
VARI❋LITE luminaires.
WARNING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
1. VARI❋LITE luminaires are designed for dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture
may damage luminaire.
2. Disconnect power before servicing any VARI❋LITE equipment.
3. Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only.
WARNING: It is not recommended to power any VARI❋LITE luminaire from a
dimmer - even in 'NONDIM' mode. Dimmer and non-dim modules are not suitable
sources of power because their output modifies the AC wave form. This may work for
a short time, but will eventually result in power problems, luminaire mis-operation
and/or failure. See Vari-Lite Technical Notice TN-229A for more information.
CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.
WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.