Wolo ILLUME 1 5150 User manual

Instructions
for
ILLUME 1
1500 Watt
Portable
Halogen
Flood
Light
MODEL
5150

IMPORTANT WARNING:
Read all instructions before assembling
and using light
This light must only be used outdoors and basic safety precau-
tions must always be followed so to reduce the risk of personal
injury, electrical shock and fire. Basic safety precautions include
the following:
1. When using an extension cord, use only three wire outdoor
extension cords that have a three prong plug. Use only power
receptacles that accept the three prong plug.
2. Use light only with extension cords approved for outdoor use.
Proper extension cords will be marked with one of the follow-
ing type identification’s: SW, SW-A, SOW, SOW-A, STW,
STW-A, STOW, STOW-A, SJW, SJW-A, SJTW, SJTW-A,
SJTOW & SJTOW-A
3. When using the light in wet locations, ground fault circuit inter-
rupter (GFCI) protection should always be provided on the cir-
cuit(s) or outlet(s).
Halogen Work light Safety Instructions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS – WARNING:
This light fixture must only be used outdoors and basic safety
precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, personal injury. Basic safety precautions include
the following:
• This light fixture is not intended, designed or approved for use
in potentially dangerous locations such as explosive or flamma-
ble atmospheres.
• Never use light around flammable or volatile fluids such as
gasoline.
• Never use light inside dwelling.
• Keep light fixture away and out of reach of children, because
the light fixture gets hot.
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• Do not look directly at the lighted bulb or point the light directly
at a person's eyes, because the bright light could damage sen-
sitive eyes.
• If your skin feels warm, you are too close to the light fixture.
• This light fixture gets hot. Always keep light 24 inches away
from combustible materials such as paper cardboard, cloth,
rags and etc. to prevent fire.
• Never operate this light fixture if the safety glass is damaged or
missing.
• Never operate this light fixture if the metal safety grill is not in
place.
• Never touch the light fixture while standing in water.
• Never touch the light fixture while standing on wet or damp sur-
faces.
• Never use this light fixture around swimming pool or hot tubs.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always plug this light into
properly grounded three (3) wired outlet.
• Never remove the ground wire or three (3) prong ground plug
from the light fixture.
• Always use a U.L. listed three (3) wire grounded power cord
with a wire gauge capable of handling the current load.
• When the bulb in this light fixture requires changing, always
wear safety glasses, remove plug from power source and allow
enough time for light fixture and bulb to cool.
• Before plugging the light into a power source, always make
sure the safety glass front cover is secured to the light fixtures
housing.
• Never use any bulb other then J118 110-130 volt 150 watt
type. If the wrong bulb is used the light fixture could get too
hot and fire could occur.
WARNING: Failure to observe the above safety instructions
could result in electric shock, personal injury and other hazards.
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BULB INSTALLATION
The life of the bulb will vary due to voltage surges and the han-
dling of the light fixture. Therefore, the bulb is not covered by any
factory warranty. For maximum life of the bulb, it is recommend
that the light fixture be kept in a horizontal position. Never use
any bulb other then J118 110-130 volt 150 watt type. If the
wrong bulb is used the light fixture could get too hot and fire
could occur.
1. If the light fixture
was in use and the
bulb burns out,
allow enough time
so that light fixture
cools before you
attempt to change
bulb.
2. IMPORTANT:
Always unplug the
light fixture from
the outlet or power
source before
attempting to
change the bulb.
This will protect
the person chang-
ing the bulb from
potential life threatening electrical shock.
3. Always wear safety glasses when replacing the bulb.
4. Remove the wing nut that secures the hook and rubber coat-
ed handle to the light. See fig. A.
5. Remove hook and rubber coated handle.
6. Remove the screw that secures the lens cover to the light’s
housing. See fig. B
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Screw

7. The lens cover will now open. To remove the old bulb, simply
push the bulb gently to the right until the left hand side of the
bulb slides out of the electrical socket.
8. Never touch the new bulb with your hands. The oil on your
skin will damage the bulb and greatly shorten the life. When
installing the new bulb use clean gloves or use a cloth to
avoid touching the bulb and getting oil from your hands on the
bulb. If the bulb does make contact with your skin – you will
need to clean the bulb with alcohol to remove any oil residue
before use. See fig. C.
9. Carefully close the front cover and tighten screw – be careful
not to over tighten.
10. Put the rubber coated handle and hook back into position on
the light and secure in place with the wing nut.
11. Your light fixture is now ready for use. You can now plug in
your light fixture. If the light fixture does not work, push in on
the on/off switch; the switch may be in the off position. For
safety, always be sure to use a grounded outlet, which will
mate with the three (3) prong plugs.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING
SPRING CLAMP
Do not assembe light while plug is connected to a power source.
Secure the bracket of the spring clamp to the light using the
plastic thumbscrew. See fig. D
.
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Fig. D

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
WIRE SAFETY GRILL
WARNING: GRILL MUST BE INSTALLED ON WORKLIGHT
BEFORE USING.
Push the flat prongs of the metal grill against the glass until it
slides under the top of the metal frame holding the glass.
When the prongs are in position under the top frame, squeeze
the grill and slide the prongs of the metal grill into the slots located
in the bottom of the metal frame. Check to make sure all four
prongs of the metal grill are locked into the frame securely
before using the light fixture.
WARNING
This light fixture GETS VERY HOT!
Never use this light fixture unless the metal safety grill
is in place. The safety metal grill provides protection
in the event that the light fixture tips over as well as
protecting against a person touching the hot safety
glass.
Never use this light fixture around children or indoors.
Never use around combustible materials or in a flam-
mable atmospheres such as gasoline, flammable
paints, flammable vapor and etc.
If you need help with your Wolo halogen light, our techni-
cians are available to answer your questions, Monday
through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM EST 1-888 550-4676.
Warranty Of Light Fixture
Ninety (90) Days
(Does not apply to halogen bulb,
which has no factory warranty)
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WARRANTY
Wolo Manufacturing Corporation (“Wolo”) warranties to the
original purchaser, for three months from the date of pur-
chase, that this product is free from defects in workmanship
and materials. If there is such a proven defect, Wolo, at its
option, will either repair or replace the item free of charge, if
it is returned to Wolo within three months from the date of
purchase together with proof of purchase as described
below. Wolo reserves the right to inspect any defect prior to
settling any warranty claim by repair or replacement. This
warranty is limited as above provided and Wolo will not be
responsible for fire or other casualty or accident, due to neg-
lect, abuse, abnormal use, modifications, faulty installation of
this product, or natural causes.
ANY EXPRESSED WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN IS
EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF THREE
(3) MONTHS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WOLO BE
LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARIS-
ING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE.
To obtain warranty service, return the product prepaid, and include
the original bill of sale showing the date of purchase. Provide with
the return a brief description of the problem. Also, include with the
return a check or money order in the amount of $10.00 to cover
return shipping. Mail to:
Wolo Manufacturing Corp.
One Saxwood Street, Deer Park, NY 11729
Attn: Warranty Service
E-mail: [email protected]
©2005 Wolo Mfg. Corp All Rights Reserved.
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