Vari Lite VL3000 Series User Manual - page 78

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LITE® - VL3000™ S

ERIES

 L

UMINAIRE

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SER

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S

 M

ANUAL

6 0

20 - Au g- 03

0 2 . 9 6 7 8 . 0 0 0 1   A

Color Filter Replacement

Tools:

#2 Phillips screwdriver

WARNING:  Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Filters may be HOT 

after operation. Allow to cool before replacing.

To replace a color filter:

Step

1. Remove power from luminaire.

Step

2. Remove top head cover by loosening four 1/4-turn screws as shown in 

Figure A-4

.

CAUTION:  Do not touch filters with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves or other covering while 

replacing. Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required.

Step

3. Rotate color wheel until required filter position is accessible.

Step

4. Press spring lock back until color filter is free and remove filter.

Step

5. Install new filter (orientation does not matter) ensuring that it is securely in position.

Step

6. Replace head cover.

Figure A-4:  Replacing a Color Filter

Top Head Cover *

1/4-Turn Screw

Color Wheel

(see detail)

CAUTION:

Do not touch filter with bare fingers.

Wear cotton gloves.

Color Filter

Spring Lock

Color Wheel

Push spring lock back

to release color filter

* Head covers are attached by tethers.