ERA 600 Series Maintenance Schedule
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Question:
What is the cleaning schedule for the ERA 600 series?
Answer:
Warning!
Read 'Safety information' in User guide before servicing the fixture.
Cleaning
Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particle buildup degrades performance, causes overheating and will damage the fixture. Damage caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance is not covered by the product warranty.
The cleaning of external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the fixture. Environmental factors that may result in a need for frequent cleaning include:
- Use of smoke or fog machines.
- High airflow rates (near air conditioning vents, for example).
- Presence of cigarette smoke.
- Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or the natural environment at outdoor events, for example).
If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first 100 hours of operation to see whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule like the one that can be downloaded here.
Use gentle pressure only when cleaning, and work in a clean, well-lit area. Do not use any product that contains solvents or abrasives, as these can cause surface damage.
To clean the fixture:
- Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the outside of the fixture and the air vents at the back and sides of the head with low-pressure compressed air. Holding cooling fan blades stationary with a screwdriver will protect them from spinning too fast and possibly being damaged when you apply a vacuum or air jet.
- Clean surfaces by wiping gently with a soft, clean lint-free cloth moistened with a weak detergent solution. Do not rub glass surfaces hard: lift particles off with a soft repeated press.
- Dry with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or low-pressure compressed air. Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water.
Maintenance schedule Legend:
I Inspect
R Replace
C Clean
L Lubricate
A Adjust
U Update
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Maintenance schedule PDF download available HERE.
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