Philips RAMA FRESNEL PC RANGE User Manual

RAMA FRESNEL & PC RANGE

OPERATION MANUAL

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A PHILIPS SELECON LUMINAIRE. WE HAVE DESIGNED THIS LUMINAIRE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A SUPERIOR FITTING IN PERFORMANCE, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING. WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT IT WILL PERFORM TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before discarding the packaging ensure you have the suspension bolt set, colour frame, lamp base

spacers &/or the lamp.

Before operating your new luminaire please read this information to assist you in making maximum use of your luminaire, its maintenance and care. If you would like further assistance contact your Philips Selecon dealer or Philips Selecon.

LAMPING YOUR LUMINAIRE

Before lamping – DISCONNECT THE LUMINAIRE FROM THE POWER SUPPLY. Be aware also that the lamp, luminaire or integrated safety bond may still be hot, so exercise the necessary caution to avoid burns. These luminaires are not suitable for mounting on a normally flammable surface.

The Philips Selecon Rama range comprises four models: the High Performance 175 Fresnel, High Performance 175 PC, 150 Fresnel and 150 PC. The Philips

Selecon Rama range is designed for use with either the T/29 1200W or T/19 1000W lamp.

Philips Selecon Rama Fresnel and PC with GX9.5 Lampbase

To facilitate the use of these two lamps which are of different sizes the height of the GX9.5 lamp base plate is adjustable. The adjustment is by means of positioning 2 lamp base spacers under the lamp base. Without the spacers, the lamp base is aligned for use with the T/29 1200W lamp.

With the spacers, the lamp base is aligned for use with the 1000W lamp. To make the adjustment, loosen the two lamp base fastening screws with a screwdriver, and lift the lamp base up. Slide the two lamp base spacers into place around the lamp base screws, and tighten the screws. Lamps able to be used in the Rama GX9.5 version are: 1200W – T/29: 1000W – T/11, T/19, CP24, CP70.

Philips Selecon Rama Fresnel and PC with G22 Lampbase

It is not necessary to adjust the lamp base height with the G22 version of the Rama range. Lamps able to be used in the Rama G22 version are: CP71 – 1000W. To fit the lamp:

 Release the clip fastener and swing down the rear door.  Insert lamp taking care not to touch the quartz envelope with your fingers.  Close door and lock off the fastener.

The luminaire should be at least 1m away from the nearest object it is lighting.

MOUNTING YOUR LUMINAIRE

Your luminaire uses a theatre lamp with a grid filament. To avoid premature lamp failure it is essential that the luminaire is always mounted so the yoke is horizontal and with the lamp base down, i.e. the lamp adjustment knob is at the bottom of the rear lamp plate.

Rama 150 Fresnel and PC / Rama 175 Fresnel and PC

To mount on the theatre standard scaffold pipe (48mm O.D.) use a theatre hookclamp (G clamp) (Order Code: 20HC). Your luminaire is supplied with a 12mm set screw, washers and a nut. Thread the set screw through the yoke from the inside, put on a washer, then the hookclamp, another washer and then do up finger tight with the nut.

To mount on a telescopic stand, reverse the yoke under the luminaire and

bolt the stand’s spigot onto the 10mm set screw.

Rama 150 FFT Fresnel and PC, Rama 175 FFT HP Fresnel and PC

To mount on the theatre standard scaffold pipe (48mm O.D.) use a theatre hookclamp (G clamp) (Order Code: 20HC). Your luminaire is supplied with a FFT pan grip control to facilitate fast adjustment. Insert the hookclamp into the top of the FFT pan grip control, thread the 12mm set screw provided through the hookclamp and into the FFT pan grip control, and lock the hookclamp into place with the guides.

SAFETY CHAIN A safety chain MUST always be used when rigging luminaires on bars, ladders etc. The Rama has an

integral safety bond that can be retracted into the luminaire when not in use. To use the safety chain, unscrew the safety chain locking clamp located on the top of the lamphouse, pull the clip out from the rear of the lamphouse, and loop the safety chain around the bar fastening the clip onto the safety chain. Be careful to allow sufficient slack to enable the luminaire to be focused freely. To replace the safety chain, remove the rear lamphouse moulding, slide out the safety chain locking clamp, and pull out the safety chain, taking care to retain the safety chain loop bar. Reverse the process with a new safety chain. Replace only with the approved safety chains available from Philips Selecon or your distributor.

WARNING: the integrated safety bond will get very hot during use, please take care in handling when the luminaire is on.

Please be careful to allow sufficient slack to allow the luminaire to be focused freely.

FOCUSING Rama 150 Fresnel and PC, Rama 175 Fresnel and PC

The variable beam of the Rama is altered by adjusting the position of the lamp / reflector assembly relative to the lens. Finger tight pressure only is necessary to lock the lamp / reflector assembly off in the chosen positions. A beam angle reference scale is provided to prefocus the luminaire if desired.

When focusing, first spot the beam down, position the luminaire and then flood the beam to cover the area required. The beam can then be shaped using the barndoors (Order Code: 20BDSF12).

Rama 150 FFT Fresnel and PC, Rama 175 FFT HP Fresnel and PC

The variable beam of the Rama is altered by adjusting the position of the lamp / reflector assembly relative to the lens. The Rama is suppled with an FFT focus assembly to facilitate fast adjustment. To adjust the beam angle of the Rama, squeeze the focus grip and slide to the position required. Release the focus grip to lock the focus. A beam angle reference scale is provided to prefocus the luminaire if desired.

When focusing, first spot the beam down, position the luminaire and then flood the beam to cover the area required. The beam can then be shaped using the barndoors.

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