Philips VARILITE VLX3 User manual

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Lite, 10911 Petal Street, Dallas, Texas 75238.
Version as of: 14 November 2011
Part number: 02.9703.0010 0
VLX3 LED Wash Luminaire Service Manual
©2011, Vari-Lite, a Philips group company. All Rights Reserved.

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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),
[phone], or [email protected] and 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 description 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 (obtained from the Vari-Lite web site www.vari-lite.com or through customer
service) 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 Number
As stated in the warranty, it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center.

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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
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, 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:
Safety
EN 60598-1:2000 Luminaire Safety Standard, General Requirements
EN 60598-2 17:1989/A2: 1991 Specification for Luminaires for Stage and Studio Lighting
EMC
EN 61000-6-4: 2001 Radiated and Conducted Emissions
We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/
EC and Council Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC)
FCC

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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 ELECTRICAL 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 with specific light sources. The VLX3 LED
Wash Luminaire uses a special type of LED light source. Installing another type of light source
will be hazardous and void the luminaire warranty.
2. Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed.
See instructions detailed in this manual.
3. 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.
CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.
WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.