Cooper Lighting TQS1000 User Manual

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Congratulations! You have purchased a Cooper Lighting 1000 Watt
portable stand light with portable sled. This light is perfect for many different
applications, which require either a portable light fixture or a stand light.

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• Philips screwdriver

• Pliers / wrench

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• (2) Light Fixtures (A)

• Sled crossbar(B)

• Adjustable pole and stand (C)

• (2) Light Handles with wing nuts (D)

• Center handle with attachment bolt (E)

• (2) Light mounting knobs and spacers (F)

• (3) 500 Watt halogen bulbs- (One located in
each fixture, plus bonus bulb stored in handle)(G)

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INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION OR INJURY TO
PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Warning: To reduce the risk of FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION OR INJURY TO
PERSONS:

• Unplug and allow to cool before replacing bulb.

• Lighted lamp is HOT!

• Do not remain in light if skin feels warm.

• For indoor and outdoor use.

• cULus Listed for wet location use.

• Fixture must be connected to a 120 Volt, 60 Hz power source. Any other
connection voids warranty.

• Keep away from flammable objects.

• The bulb and fixture get extremely hot during use. Always unplug the light
and let it cool 5 minutes before attempting to touch the fixture.

• Do not touch hot lens, guard, or enclosure.

• Bulb gets HOT quickly! Only contact switch/plug when turning on.

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B

C

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• The electrical system, and the method of electrically connecting the fixture
to it, must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local
building codes.

• Do not operate the unit with a missing or damaged wire safety guard, safety
glass lens (lamp containment), or UV filter.

• Do not direct the light at persons or look directly at lighted fixture.

• Use only with a 500 watt or smaller bulb. Installing a bulb of a higher
wattage could create a fire hazard. Use of a higher wattage bulb will
void the warranty.

• Never touch the bulb with your bare hands. Oil from your skin can cause pre
mature failure. Always handle the bulb with gloves or a soft cloth.withple Ima

• If lens is replaced, use only a diffused tempered safety glass of equal thickness.

• For maximum bulb life, position light so that the quartz halogen bulb remains
within 4 degree of horizontal.

• Disassembly of your fixture will void the warranty.

Warning: When using outdoor use portable lamps, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury, including the following...

• Use only with three wire extension cords that have three-prong gorunding
plugs and that are suitable for outdoor use, such as cords marked SW, SW-A,
SOW, SOW-A, STW, STW-A, STOW, STOW-A, SJW, SJW-A, SJOW,
SJOW-A, SJTW-A, SJTOW, SJTOW-A and grounding receptacles that accept
a three-prong plug. When the fixture is used in wet locations, Ground Fault
Circuit Interruption (GFCI) protection must be provided o the circuit(s) or out
let(s) to be used. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection
and are able to be used for this measure of safety.

Warning: Deviation from the assembly instructions may result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Assembling your fixture

Step 1: Remove pole and leg assembly from box.

Unlock legs first by pulling each leg out
approximately 1˝, then loosen the knob at
the top of the leg assembly and pulls legs
out, extending to full open position so that
the top black bracket slides down until it is
lined up with the red line on the center pole
label. Retighten knob.

Step 2: Using the bolt provided attach the center

handle to the crossbar (Fig. 1).

Step 3: To mount each light fixture to the light bar,

first place plastic spacer on each bolt on the
“U” bracket. Place each bolt through the holes
in the light bar (Fig. 2). Position the knob and
tighten until secure.

Attach center

handle to

crossbar

Fig. 1

bolt
spacer

Fig. 2

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Step 4: Using a phillips screwdriver, mount the “Y” cord to the back of the

center handle. A threaded hole is provided.

Step 5: To install the wire safety guard, insert one side of the guard between

the frame and lens. Squeeze the guard until the other side can be
placed between the opposite side of the frame and lens.

Use as a stand light

Step 1: Unlock legs first by pulling each leg out

approximately 1˝, then loosen the knob at the
top of the leg assembly and pulls legs out,
extending to full open position so that the top
black bracket slides down until it is lined up with
the red line on the center pole label (Fig. 3).
Retighten knob.

Step 2: Attach portable fixture to the vertical pole by

placing the Quick-release™collar over the top
of the tube. Tighten the knob on the collar until
the screw is secure (Fig. 4).

Step 3: Plug light into a GFCI protected 120 volt receptacle.
Step 4: To turn light ON or OFF, push red switch on the

back of each fixture.

Step 5: Adjust the tripod stand to the desired height by loosening and

tightening the locking collars on the pole.

Step 6: On uneven terrain, position the extendable leg toward the lowest point

on the surface. Extend the leg by loosening the locking collar, pulling
the leg out, and tightening the collar.

Note: Legs must be secured with sand bags or other suitable weight:

• When used on uneven or rocky surfaces.

• When used in windy areas.

• Anytime extra stability is required.

Use as a portable light

Step 1: If using as a stand light, remove the portable fixture from vertical

pole by turning the Quick-release™knob counterclockwise until
loose. Lift portable unit from pole.

Step 2: Use the light fixtures by setting the built-in stand on any flat surface.
Step 3: For maximum safety, portable light fixtures should always be

plugged into a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected,
120 volt circuit.

Step 4: To turn light ON or OFF, push red switch on the back of each fixture.

Bonus bulb included

This fixture includes a spare bulb, which insures that you can
always finish your job or project without interruption due to bulb fail­ure. The spare bulb and holder are located in the center handle of
the portable fixture (Fig. 5).

Slide bracket

down to line

up with red

mark on

label

label

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

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CAUTION: Always handle halogen bulbs with gloves or with a
clean soft cloth.Oil from your skin can cause premature failure of
the bulb.

Replacing the bulb

Step 1: Make sure fixture is turned OFF and unplugged.
Step 2: Turn wing nut on back of handle counterclockwise to remove handle.

Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the screw on the front of the door.

Step 3: The door frame and lens assembly will swing down

allowing access to the bulb.

Step 4: Using gloves or soft cloth, press the old bulb to one

side of the spring loaded socket as indicated on the
metal reflector. Remove opposite end of bulb from the
other side of the socket. Remove the new bulb from
its package making sure not to touch bulb with bare
hands. Reverse this procedure to install a new
replacement bulb (Fig. 6).

Step 5: Replace the door frame and lens assembly and

secure it using a phillips screwdriver.

Aiming the fixture

Make sure the light fixture is in the OFF position and cool.
Loosen the knob located on the side of the light fixture housing.
Using the top tab handle tilt to desired position then retighten
knobs (Fig. 7). There is a stop that restricts the downward and
inward movement of the fixture for safety reasons. To prevent
overheating and risk of burns or fire, do not aim the fixture down
at an angle of more than 10 degrees from horizontal.

Two Year Limited Warranty

Cooper Lighting (“the Company”) warrants this product (“the product”) against
defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from date of
original purchase, and agrees to repair or, at the Company’s option, replace a
defective product without charge for either replacement parts or labor during
such time. This does not include labor to remove or install fixtures.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of the product.
A purchasers receipt or other proof of date of original purchase acceptable to
the Company is required before warranty performance shall be rendered.
This warranty only covers product failure due to defects in materials or
workmanship which occurs in normal use. It does not cover the bulb or failure
of the product caused by accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care,
alteration, or faulty installation, subjecting the product to any but the specified
electrical service or any other failure not resulting from defects in materials or
workmanship. Damage to the product caused by separately purchased,
non-Company brand replacement bulbs and corrosion or discoloration of
brass components are not covered by this warranty.

There are no express warranties except as described above.

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THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL
MPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

No other warranty, written or verbal, is authorized by the Company.
This waranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty service, please write to Cooper Lighting 1121 Highway 74

South, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Enclose product model number and
problems you are experiencing, along with your address and telephone number.
You will then be contacted with a solution, or a Return Goods Authorization
number and full instructions for returning the product. All returned products
must be accompanied by a Return Goods Authorization Number issued by the
Company and must be returned freight prepaid. Any product received

without a Return Goods Authorization Number from the Company will
be refused.

Cooper Lighting is not responsible for merchandise damaged in transit.
Repaired or replaced products shall be subject to the terms of this warranty and
are inspected when packed. Evident or concealed damage that is made in
transit should be reported at once to the carrier making the delivery and a claim
filed with them.

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