JB Systems UV-400 Operation Manual

ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel only.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
use or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
this appliance.

This symbol means: indoor use only

This symbol means: Read instructions

This symbol determines: the minimum distance from lighted objects. The minimum distance
between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 meter

The device is not suitable for direct mounting on normally flammable surfaces. (suitable only for
mounting on non-combustible surfaces)

CAUTION: Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to the eyes.

OPERATION MANUAL

Thank you for buying this JB Systems product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own
safety, please read these operating instructions very carefully before you start using this unit.

FEATURES

 Powerful blacklight projector with reflector and built-in ballast
 E40 socket for 400W lamp
 Wide-angle dispersion
 Lamp not included.

BEFORE USE

 Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do

not use the device and consult your dealer first.

 Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary

for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects
or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.

 Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user

manual.

Check the contents:

Check that the carton contains the following items:

 Operating instructions
 UV-400 unit
 Power cable
 Hanging bracket + 2 knobs + 2 leather rings

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

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 To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
 A new light effect sometimes causes some unwanted smoke and/or smell. This is normal and disappears

after some minutes.

 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
 To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when

bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or may even cause damages.

 This unit is for indoor use only.
 Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign

object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.

 Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture

must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.

 Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
 Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
 Keep the unit away from children.
 Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
 Maximum save ambient temperature is 40°C. Don’t use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
 The units’ surface temperature may reach up to 85°C. Don’t touch the housing with bare hands during its

operation.

 Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging

and servicing.

 Allow the device about 10 minutes to cool down before replacing the bulb or start servicing.
 Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before replacing the bulb or start servicing.
 The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for

electrical and mechanical safety in your country.

 Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit.
 The power cord should always be in perfect condition. Switch the unit immediately off when the power cord

is squashed or damaged. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

 Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
 This fixture must be earthed in order to comply with safety regulations.
 Don’t connect the unit to any dimmer pack.
 Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit.
 In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. Apart from the lamp and mains fuse there are no

user serviceable parts inside.

 Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder. Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same

type and electrical specifications!

 In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
 The housing and the lenses must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
 Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
 Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.

Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons suffering

from epilepsy.

DESCRIPTION:

1. Hanging bracket with 2 knobs to fasten the unit in the
desired position. The bracket also has a mounting hole in
the middle where you can fix a mounting clamp.
When you install the hanging bracket on the unit, you
must put the leather rings between the bracket and the
unit.

2. Safety Eye: here you can attach an optional safety cable
(see chapter OVERHEAD RIGGING)

3. Mains Input with fuse holder: connect the supplied mains
cable here. If you have to replace the fuse, always install
a new that is 100% identical to the original one: 250V T5A
Fast blow (20mm glass)

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LAMP (RE)PLACEMENT

In case of replacement of the lamp or maintenance, do not open the fixture within 10
minutes until the unit cools down after switching off. Always unplug the unit before
servicing! Always use the same type of spare parts (bulbs, fuses, etc.) When replacing
parts, please only genuine spare parts.

 Switch off the unit and unplug the mains cable.
 Wait for about 10 minutes until the unit has been cooled down.
 Unscrew the 2 knobs (see picture) to open the front grill.
 Now you have access to the lamp compartment.

Attention! Check the label on the backside of the device or see the
technical specifications in this manual to know which lamp should be
used. Never install lamps with a higher wattage! Lamps with higher
wattage generate temperatures the device was not designed for. If
the device uses a lamp transformer, it will burn due to current
overload.

 Don’t touch the bulb with bare hands! This drastically shortens the

lifespan of the lamp. If you touched the lamp, clean it with a cloth and
a little denatured alcohol. Wipe the lamp off before installing.

 Put the new lamp inside the unit.
 Close the lamp compartment with the 2 knobs.
 Done!

OVERHEAD RIGGING

 Important: The installation must be carried out by qualified service personal only. Improper

installation can result in serious injuries and/or damage to property. Overhead rigging requires
extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, certified installation materials
should be used, the installed device should be inspected regularly for safety.

 Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging

and servicing.

 Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, far away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The

fixture must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.

 The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside areas where persons may walk by or be

seated.

 Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10times the device’s

weight.

 Always use a certified safety cable that can hold 12times the weight of the device when installing the unit.

This secondary safety attachment should be installed in a way that no part of the installation can drop
more than 20cm if the main attachment fails.

 The device should be well fixed; a free-swinging mounting is dangerous and may not be considered!
 Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
 The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by

an expert before using them for the first time. The installations should be inspected every year by a skilled
person to be sure that safety is still optimal.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Important: The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only,
according to the regulations for electrical and mechanical safety in your country.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 Once connected to the mains the device starts running.
 Regular breaks during operation are essential to maximize the life of this device as it is not designed for

continual use.

 Do not switch the unit on and off in short time intervals as this reduces the lamp life.

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 The units’ surface temperature may reach up to 85°C. Don’t touch the housing with bare-hands during its

operation.

 Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before replacing the bulb or start servicing.
 In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
 Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons

suffering from epilepsy.

MAINTENANCE

 Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during servicing.
 Switch off the unit, unplug the mains cable and wait until the unit has been cooled down.

During inspection the following points should be checked:

 All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and may not be

corroded.

 Housings, fixations and installations spots (ceiling, truss, suspensions) should be totally free from any

deformation.

 When an optical lens is visibly damaged due to cracks or deep scratches, it must be replaced.
 The mains cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately when even a

small problem is detected.

 In order to protect the device from overheat the cooling fans (if any) and ventilation openings should be

cleaned monthly.

 The interior of the device should be cleaned annually using a vacuum cleaner or air-jet.
 The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to

optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp,
smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics.

 Clean with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning products.
 Always dry the parts carefully.
 Clean the external optics at least once every 30 days.
 Clean the internal optics at least every 90 days.

Attention: We strongly recommend internal cleaning to be carried out by qualified personnel!

SPECIFICATIONS

This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements of the current European and
national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been
deposited by the manufacturer.
This device was designed to produce decorative effect lighting and is used in light show systems.

Mains Input: AC 230-250V, 50Hz
Fuse: 250V T5A Fast blow (20mm glass)
Lamp: XPW-400 / HSW 400 (E40/400W)
Size: 37 x 33 x 33 cm
Weight: 11 kg

Every information is subject to change without prior notice

You can download the latest version of this user manual on our website: www.jb-systems.eu

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