Philips Selecon Aurora User manual

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AURORA 1000W range
CYC, FLOOD & GROUNDROW
OPERATION MANUAL
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A SELECON AURORA FIXTURE. WE HAVE DESIGNED THIS FIXTURE TO PROVIDE
YOU WITH A SUPERIOR FITTING IN PERFORMANCE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING. WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT IT
WILL PERFORM TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.
Below is information to assist you in making maximum use of your fixture, its maintenance and care. If you would
like further assistance contact your Selecon dealer or Selecon.
PLEASE NOTE: The Philips Selecon Cyc and Flood ranges are high performance entertainment fixtures designed
for entertainment and studio applications, they are not designed for continuous use as required for a work light
or rehearsal light. For these applications please use the Philips Selecon Hui Work Light.
SAFETY –MAINS POWER ISOLATION
The Aurora range is fitted with two micro-switches for each compartment, which automatically disconnect the
mains power when the color cassette is opened.
MOUNTING YOUR FIXTURE
A variety of mounting options is available for your Aurora fixture. Theatrical style hook clamps or TV style barrel
clamps are available from your Philips Selecon distributor.
A safety chain (Order Code: 20SC) MUST always be used when rigging fixtures on bars, ladders etc. The safety
chain is passed through the fixture anchor point hole located at the rear of the fixture and around the bar. Be
careful to allow sufficient slack to allow the fixture to be focused freely. Philips Selecon supply a safety chain
with all theatrical / entertainment fixtures.
The fixture should be at least 3ft away from the nearest object it is lighting.
LAMPS
Use only standard FFT type 1000W double-ended linear lamps.
To re-lamp, undo the latch at the top of the fixture and swing the color cassette forward. Carefully remove the old
lamp, and replace it with the new one. Take care not to touch the glass itself as the oil from your fingerprints can
cause premature lamp failure. After replacing the lamp, fold up the color cassette and latch it to the fixture body.

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Isolate electrically before re-lamping the fixture. Also be aware that the lamp or fixture may still be hot, so
exercise necessary caution to avoid burns. Please note also that these fixtures are not suitable for mounting on
a normally flammable surface, and are not for household use.
FOCUSING
To pan the fixture, loosen the nut at the top of the yoke and adjust, then retighten. To tilt, loosen the locking
clamp handle on the side of the fixture, tilt and retighten finger tight.
Please note that the Aurora range can reach high temperatures depending on the position and orientation of
the fixture, and that gloves should always be worn when focusing these fixtures.
COLOR FILTER HOLDER
To remove the color frame, open the hinged door at the top of the color cassette and lift out the frame. Remove
the inner spring frame from the outer frame and use it as a template to cut a filter to the exact size (please note
that is the color filter cut is too small, it will shrink when hot, and may cause light leak).
Position the color filter in the outer frame, and then position one end of the inner frame into one of the channels
of the outer frame. Bend the inner frame and slip the other end of it into the outer frame’s other channel and
release it. The frame should now clamp the four edges of the color filter.
MAINTENANCE
1. REFLECTOR: Wipe with a soft cloth to remove accumulated dust.
2. GLASS: Clean with a soft cloth. To remove baked on dust use a window cleaner.
The above are the only maintenance tasks that can be safely carried out by non approved personnel. Refer below
–safety & maintenance.
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
Philips Selecon has manufactured this fixture in accordance with recognized best practices to recommended
international safety standards. It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain this fixture in good and safe working
condition.
Repairs should only be carried out by suitably qualified persons. Do not operate the fixture with cracked lens,
damaged cable, etc. Consult your Philips Selecon distributor for assistance. Only replace damaged parts with
authorized Philips Selecon spares.
N.B. Fixture cables –your Philips Selecon fixture is fitted with special heat resistant flexible cable, replace with
genuine Philips Selecon spare part cable kit only –refer to your Philips Selecon distributor.
Replacement cables are supplied complete with necessary terminal connectors.
Cable conductor color codes: Brown - Phase, Live
Blue - Neutral, return
Green/Yellow - Earth
LIMITED WARRANTY
Philips Selecon (“Selecon”) warrants its products against defects in materials or workmanship. The
term of this warranty is based on the product usage and is from the date of delivery.
Usage –Entertainment, Theatre Term –Three Years
Entertainment, Theatre relates to the typical conditions found in a theatre performance venue viz: 4 –6
hrs per day, six days per week.

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This warranty is void in any of the following circumstances: (a) The fixture has been misused, neglected, damaged
or abused. (b) The fixture has been improperly installed, operated, repaired or maintained. (c) The fixture has
been modified. (d) The fixture has been connected to other equipment with which it is not compatible. (e) The
fixture has been used or stored in conditions outside its electrical or environmental specifications. (f) The fixture
has been used for purposes other than for which it was designed. (g) The fixture has been used outside its stated
specifications and operating parameters.
Correct installation of the luminaire is the owner’s responsibility.
To assert a warranty claim, complete Selecon’s return authorization form (available from Selecon). Return the
luminaire to Selecon or its authorized agent.
If Selecon accepts the warranty claim, Selecon will provide, or arrange for, service, repair or replacement as
Selecon shall determine in its sole discretion. Selecon shall bear the cost of such service, repair or replacement.
However, the owner shall bear the cost of freight and insurance on the luminaire, both ways. If Selecon does not
wish to service, repair or replace the defective luminaire, it shall refund the purchase price.
Selecon’s sole responsibility is to repair, replace or service a luminaire subject to a valid warranty claim. Under no
circumstance will Selecon be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential costs or damages,
including dismantling and re-installation costs, loss of operations or profits, to the maximum extent permitted by
law.
Selecon accepts no liability for personal injury or property damage resulting from failure to heed relevant
operating and safety procedures specified by Selecon or imposed by law.
This is an express warranty. Selecon disclaims any other express or implied warranties, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for purpose, to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations or disclaimers of implied or statutory warranties. Some jurisdictions
do not allow disclaimers or exclusions of consequential or incidental damages. Therefore, the above disclaimers,
limitations and exclusions may not apply in all jurisdictions in which Selecon sells its luminaires.
This warranty gives the owner specific legal rights. The owner may have other rights or remedies pursuant to the
laws in its territory. Nothing in this limited warranty should be construed as limiting or restricting any other
statutory right or remedy of the owner, except for such limitations or restrictions herein as may be allowed by the
law of the territory.
Philips Selecon has a policy of continual product improvement and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
PHILIPS SELECON DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK
Your Philips Selecon distributor is a theatre professional with a broad knowledge of understanding of performance
requirements. Most can offer you a full service including not only stage lighting equipment but all your theatre
needs including curtains, scenic paint, sound equipment as well as supplies of lamps, filter, gaffer tape, etc.
The Philips Selecon dealer network is an international group of lighting professionals throughout North America,
Australasia, Asia and Europe.
Manufacturer
Philips Selecon, 19-21 Kawana Street, Northcote, Auckland 0627, New Zealand
Ph: + 64 9 481 0100, Fax: + 64 9 481 0101
www.seleconlight.com