Chauvet 18 VCR User Manual


 
Before You Begin
-2- MVP(12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10
Safety Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before starting to work with the product.
These notes provide important safety information about the installation, usage, and
maintenance.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this
User Manual will only apply to properly trained CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do
not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper installation
of the product.
· Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
· The product is rated IP54 and should only be used in environments meeting that
criteria.
· When hanging the product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
· The maximum ambient temperature is 122° F (50° C). Do not operate the product at
higher temperatures.
· Do not operate the product if you see damage on the housing, LED strips, or cables.
In any of these cases, have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician.
· Do not open or modify the product.
· Make sure the product is connected to the proper voltage provided in this manual’s
specifications and/or the specification sticker on the product.
· Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support.
Any damages caused by manual modifications are not subject to warranty.
CHAUVET® will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by
unauthorized modifications or not observing the safety warnings and instructions
in the manual.
In the unlikely event that your CHAUVEproduct may require service, contact
CHAUVET® Technical Support.
Expected LED
Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in
clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single LED conditions.
For this reason, using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly reduces the
LEDs’ lifespan. The electrical, thermal management design of the MVP panel is
designed to provide the longest LED lifespan possible. Under normal operating conditions,
this lifespan can be 50,000 hours or longer. If extending this lifespan is vital, lower the
operational temperature by improving ventilation around the fixture
and reducing the
ambient temperature to an optimal operating range
. In addition, limiting the overall
projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.