Wildfire Effects Master EM-44V User manual

Operation Manual
Ultraviolet Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures
EM-44V

Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Safety Information 3
Specifications 4
Setup and Operation 5
Unpacking 5
Optional Accessories 5
Setup 5
Operation 5
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6
Lamp Replacement 6
Cleaning 6
Troubleshooting 6
Diagrams 7
Isometric & Line Views 7
Exploded View & Part List 8
Schematic 9
Spectral Output Graph 10
Photometrics Chart 10
Limited Warranty 11
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Effects Master VHO Series fixture by Wildfire. This 4 lamp black light
powerhouse features proprietary VHO electronic ballasting and polished Everbrite reflectors for maximum state-
of-the-art performance. Each Effects Master VHO fixture is precision engineered to provide you with years of
trouble free service. Please take a moment to read this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this
fixture. Improper set-up, use or servicing may cause damage to the fixture and/or lamps and void the fixture’s
warranty.
Safety Information
CAUTION – THIS FIXTURE IS TO BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED
AND TESTED. OPERATE IN DRY INDOOR LOCATIONS ONLY. USE WITH MAX 60W T8, T10, T12 LAMPS
ONLY. SUITABLE FOR SURFACE MOUNTING ONLY.
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Specifications
Housing:
16 Ga. Rolled steel with stainless steel hardware
Finish: Flat black powder coat
Mounting:
Two fully adjustable mounting brackets
Reflector:
Polished Everbright Aluminum 165°
Sockets:
Eight positive locking medium Bi Pin G13
Ballast:
Electronic VHO Power Factor > 70%
Rating:100, 120 or 240VAC / 50-60Hz / 5.5A max. / 300W
Circuit Protection:
One 7A Slow Blow Fuse
Operating Temperature:
50° F to 100° F
Power Cord:
6’ 16/3 SOW with PowerCON in and male Edison
Power Connections:
Neutrik PowerCON In and Out
Power Linking:
3 Units at 120VAC
Lamps:
Four Wildfire SableLux F32T8BLB Lamps (Not included)
Peak Spectra Output:
368nm With Wildfire SableLux Lamps Installed.
Lamp Life:
8,000 Hrs.
Weight:
17.60 lbs./7.98 kg.
Dimensions:
4.18”/10.62cm High x 4.90”/12.44cm Wide x 24”/60.96cm Long
Rating:IP-20 Indoor use
Standard Equipment:
Adjustable Mounting Brackets
Optional Accessories:
Twenty Clamp (147-021)
Safety Cable (147-002)
Floor Mount (147-006)
Specifications subject to change without notice
Made in the USA
4

Setup & Operation
Unpacking
Unpack the fixture and carefully inspect it for any signs of physical damage. Report any damage to Wildfire or
your local distributor immediately. Included with each unit should be the following items:
1. Two “L” shaped mounting brackets with one 1/2” mounting hole for mounting the fixture to a standard c-clamp
and two 3/8” mounting holes for mounting the fixture to Unistrut, optional Floor Mount Kit or any flat surface.
2. Two rubber friction washers that are to be placed between the mounting brackets and the end caps on either
end of the fixture allowing it to be held firmly in place upon tightening the locking knobs
3. Two locking knobs with ¼-20 threaded studs that screw into the end caps.
Optional Accessories:
Twenty Clamp – These clamps when attached to both of the fixtures adjustable mounting brackets allows you
to mount the fixture to a standard 2” pipe truss. Contact Wildfire or your local distributor for pricing.
Safety Cable- This cable is to be used when installing the fixture on a pipe truss with the Twenty Clamps. It
attaches to the metal ring on the rear of the fixture securing it from falling if the clamp is not tightened properly.
Contact Wildfire or your local distributor for pricing.
Floor Mount Kit- This aluminum stand set enables you to mount your fixture on the floor for footlight
applications. Contact Wildfire or your local distributor for pricing.
Setup
The first step is to install the lamps in the fixture. Refer to Lamp Replacement on page 5 for correct installation.
Connect the blue PowerCON connector on the power cord to the blue PowerCON AC Input receptacle on the
fixture. The fixture is also provided with a gray PowerCON AC Output receptacle, enabling you to interconnect
power between fixtures. Do not interconnect more than three Effects Master VHO fixtures in a single
chain.
Plug the fixture into the appropriate properly grounded power source. If you are controlling the unit with a
lighting control board you will need to make sure it is plugged into a non-dim circuit. Do not at any time plug
the fixture into a dimmable circuit, doing so will damage the ballast in the fixture and void the warranty.
Operation
To turn the fixture on switch the rocker switch on the side of fixture to the ON position. Unplug the fixture from
the AC power outlet during prolonged periods of non-operation.
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Lamp Replacement
Refer to Fixtures Specifications on page 4 for information on selecting the proper replacement lamp for your
fixture. Unplug the fixture. If this is not possible then steps should be taken that would allow the fixture to remain
in an off state while re-lamping. If the fixture has been On allow the lamps to cool for several minutes before
attempting to touch them as they will be very hot. Holding the lamp firmly with two hands, one hand near each
end of the lamp, rotate the lamp about its long center-line axis, one quarter (1/4) turn either clockwise or
counter-clockwise. The sockets will click and the lamp will become loose. Gently pull the lamp free of the
sockets. Install the new lamp by lining up the two pins on the ends of the lamp so that they will slide into the
open slot in the socket. Gently push the lamp into the sockets and turn the lamp one-quarter (1/4) turn either
clockwise or counter-clockwise, until the lamp socket makes a small click or you feel a detent position. Gently
pull on the lamp to make sure that both ends of the lamp are installed correctly, neither end of the lamp should
move in the socket.
Cleaning
For best performance, the reflector and lamps should be kept free of dirt and dust. At no time should any
cleaning chemicals or abrasives be used to clean any part of the unit. For normal cleaning, a dry soft cloth
should be used to wipe any surface free from dust and light dirt. Cleaning the reflector will require that the
lamps be removed. Remove lamps by following the instructions listed under Lamp Replacement above. Always
unplug the unit before cleaning. Once the lamps have been removed, gently wipe off the reflector using a soft
dry cloth. In the event the reflector is heavily soiled, lightly dampen the cloth with a mild window cleaning agent
and wipe. Lamps should be cleaned using the same method; first use a dry soft cloth and then proceed with a
window-cleaning agent if lamp is too heavily soiled. Do not spray or apply any liquid directly to any part of the
fixture.
Troubleshooting
Other than the lamps, there are no user serviceable parts in the fixture.
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Isometric & Line Views
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Diagrams
4.25”
6.5”
51.37”
48.25”

Exploded View & Part List
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PART NAMEPART#QTY.#PART NAMEPART #QTY.#
104-066-0511 Housing Effects Master VHO
104-060-0322 Cover Housing Side VHO
121-00583 Screw, M, PHL, PH, 6-32 x 1/4” 18-8 SS
126-002-0314 Reflector 4’ Fluorescent, VHO
104-003-0325 Bracket, Mounting
121-05126 Washer, Neoprene, 1.5”OD .25”ID .2” THK BK
120-00227 Knob, Bracket Adjustment
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107-00318 Cord, Power, Black, 16 AWG, 8’
108-00489 Socket, Lamp G13 Base
121-0171610 Screw, SM, PHL, PH, #8 x 3/8”, 18-8 SS
141-002411 Lamp, SableLux Fluorescent, 4’
106-051112 Receptacle, PowerCON 1, Power-In NAC3MPA-1
106-053113 Receptacle, PowerCON 1, Power-Out NAC3MPB-1
110-007 to 010114 Ballast, (120V)(220V)(100V)(277V)
121-001415 Screw, M, PHL, PH, 4-40 x 1/4” 18-8 SS
121-056416 Washer, Flat, 5-16 OD
121-066417 Spacer, Nylon, 3/8” OD, #8 ID, .125” thk.
105-020118 Switch, DSPT, 15A, Effects Master Series RRA12C1100
106-050119 Connector, PowerCON 1, Power-In NAC3FCA
121-003420 Screw, M, PHL, PH, 4-40 x 3/8” 18-8 SS
121-034421 Nut, Nylock, 4-40, 18-8 SS
121-035122 Kepnut 6/32 18-8 SS

Schematic, EM-44V
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BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
ELECTRONIC BALLAST
BROWN
PURPLE
RED
YELLOW
9 AMP FUSE
ORANGE
BLUE
POWER SWITCH
AC OUTPUT
AC INPUT
WHITE
GREEN
BLACK

Spectral Output Graph
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UV-B UV-A VISIBLE LIGHT
WAVELENGTH /NM
100
300 350 400 450 500
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
RELATIVE ENERGY (%)
With Wildfire SableLux BLB Lamps
Photometrics Chart
Model EM-44V With SableLux Lamps
Distance in Feet /Meters
5/1.52
10 /3.05
20 /6.10
30/9.14
40/12.19
50/15.24
60/18.29
76.0
23.1
198.0
151.9
46.3
45.5
303.8
92.5
12.3
455.7
138.8
5.5
607.7
185.2
3.0
759.6
231.5
1.9
911.5
277.8
1.3
All peak UV-A irradiance measurements taken at beam center using UVX Digital Radiometer and a calibrated 365nm sensor
Beam Angle Feet
Beam Angle Meters
Peak UV-A Irradiance µW/cm
2

Wildfire, Inc. Three Year Limited Warranty
Wildfire, Inc. warrants to the original owner or retail customer, that for a period of three years
from the date of delivery of any Wildfire Fixture; whether used in a portable or permanent
installation, such fixtures will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and conditions.
Warranty does not cover any product or part of a product that has been subjected to accident,
negligence, alteration, abuse or misuse and excludes any accessories or parts not supplied by
Wildfire. Warranty does not cover expendable parts such as fuses, lamps, glass or any
components warranted directly to the owner by the original manufacturer. This warranty does
not extend to products not manufactured by Wildfire.
Wildfire’s responsibility under this warranty shall be to repair or replace at Wildfire’s discretion
such parts as determined to be defective upon Wildfire’s inspection. Wildfire will not assume
any responsibility for any labor expended or materials used to repair any equipment without
Wildfire’s prior written authorization.
Wildfire, Inc. shall not be responsible for any incidental, general or consequential damages to
property, damage for loss of use, time profits or income, or any other charges.
The owners’ obligation during the warranty period is to notify Wildfire of any suspected defect,
to obtain a return authorization number, and to return the product freight and insurance
prepaid to the following address:
Wildfire Service, 2908 Oregon Court Suite G1, Torrance, CA 90503
[phone] [phone]
Collect shipments for freight allowances or shipments without return authorization numbers
will not be accepted.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND
LIABILITIES ON WILDFIRE’S PART. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND
BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. THE OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE TO HIM WITH RESPECT TO THE
QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS SOLD.
This written warranty is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms thereof.
Prior dealings or trade usage shall not be relevant to modify, explain or vary this warranty.
Acceptance of, or acquiescing in, a course of performance under this warranty shall not
modify the meaning of their agreement even though either party has knowledge of the
performance and a chance to object.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. If any action or preceding results from this warranty, the prevailing
party will be entitled to all costs and attorney fees incurred in defending or prosecuting such
actions.

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