Kobold DW 575, DW 800 Operating Instructions And Useful Tips

Operating instructions

DW 575
DW 800

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Operating instructions
DW 575

DW 800

Before use

Please read all the information contained in these operating instructions carefully. They
contain important details on the use, safety and maintenance of the lighting equipment.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to further users if
necessary. Please observe these safety instructions.

Contents Page

Important safety instructions 3

1. Start up 5

2. Operation of the lamp 6

3. Controls 8

4. Technical data 11

5. Order numbers for accessories and spare parts 12

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Important safety instructions

When using your lighting equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including:

1. The fixture should only be used by qualified personnel

2. Read and understand all instructions before using

3. The equipment must not be used by children. Close supervision is necessary when
any fixture is used near children. Do not leave equipment unattended.

4. The fixture and the accessories mounted onto the fixture may heat up to high
temperatures, so please handle with care.

5. Do not operate fixture with a damaged cable or if the fixture has been dropped or
damaged - until it has been examined by a qualified service person.

6. Position the cable so that it will not be tripped over, pulled, or make contact with hot
surfaces.

7. If an extension cable is necessary, a cable with a current rating at least equal to that
of the fixture should be used. Cables rated for less amperage than the appliance may
overheat.

8. Before the fixture is cleaned or serviced or while it is not in use, it must be completely
disconnected (by unplugging the mains cable). Disconnect the fixture from the ballast
unit. Never pull on the cable itself: pull only on the connector housing.

9. Let the fixture cool completely before putting away.

10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this fixture in water or other
liquids. An electric shock could be caused.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock: take the fixture to a qualified service person
when service or repair work is required. Only original spare parts must be used to
guarantee long-term mechanical and electrical operating safety. Incorrect reassembly
can cause electric shock when the lamp is subsequently used.

12. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

13. HMI fixtures emit levels of UV radiation similar to daylight . The UV-radiation safety
glass is integrated into the reflector and Softbox adapter attachment. The lamp base
should never be used without a reflector or Softbox adapter attachment.

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Attention: Read before starting up

- For safety reasons, always disconnect the lamp base cable from the ballast unit
before opening the fixture for any purpose (e.g. to replace the lamp).

- To ensure maximum service life of the fixture, allow it to heat up for about 3
minutes without interruption. Always heat up with ballast dimmer set to full power.

- Because the unit emits a great deal of heat, the fixture must be located at a safe
distance whenever it is facing toward flammable and/or heat-sensitive surfaces or
objects.

- A hot lamp must never be placed in contact with flammable materials.

- Never use the fixture improperly, and be particularly careful not to obstruct the
natural circulation of air that keeps the fixture cool. Do not cover the reflector or
lamp base vent holes.

- To prevent overheating, never operate the fixture with the barn doors completely o

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almost completely closed.

- The fixture is not suitable for use in explosion-hazard areas.

- Do not operate the lamp without a safety glass.

- Like natural daylight, HMI/MSR light contains a certain proportion of UV radiation.
The safety glass reduces the UV content to safe levels for normal operating
distances. When used at close operating distance, limit the exposure time o

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unprotected skin.

- A ballast unit is necessary to use the fixture. The ballast unit provides for the

current supply to the fixture.
These fixtures conform to the protection class I, and for this reason may only

be operated on a mains supply with kobold electronic ballast units of
protection class I.

- Protect fixtures and accessories from falling down or out.