Tiffen Lowel Rifa-lite User Manual
Lowel Rifa-lite®Instructions
The Lowel Rifa-lite is a professional lighting instrument.
Read these instructions and
lamp manufacturer’s warnings
carefully before operating.
■ Do not pull power cable
to open fixture.
■ Always operate with diffuser
safety panel in place.
■ Not for household use,
use only for photographic lighting
(film; video; imaging) purposes.
■ Do not leave Rifa-lite
unattended.
■ Allow unit to cool for
5 minutes before storing.
■ Do not use more than one
diffuser, nor any diffuser other than
the Lowel Rifa-lite diffuser supplied.
■ Make certain that lamp
voltage matches power source voltage. The units use lamps of different
voltages (example: never connect a
120 volt lamp to a 230 volt source,
or a Rifa-44 with 12 or 30 volt lamp
to any higher voltage).
■ Do not exceed maximum
rated wattage for unit.
■ Make certain to attach
appropriate approved power cable
for voltage being used.
■ Do not interfere with unit’s
ventilation.
■ Never touch hot parts.
■ Units such as this emit
considerable light and heat, if not
properly used could be dangerous.
■ Avoid placing unit too close
to faces, delicate objects or
flammable materials.
■ Do not use near
standing water or in damp locations.
■ When mounting light overhead use Safety Cables.
■ Unplug before cleaning
material. Handle reflector with care.
Clean with a damp cloth only, as
soap or chemical cleaners may damage material. Do not operate while
fixture is damp.
General Warnings
Lamp Warnings
Lowel Rifa-lite Models
Performance with Recommended Lamps
Lamp/Beam Data
Code: LC-44
Front size: 16 x 16" (40 x 40 cm)
Collapsed length: 21" (53 cm)
Max. wattage: 300
Max. amperage: 2.5 at 120v
Weight: 2.1 lbs (1 kg)
w/ 4' captive cable
U.S. Patent: 459645
Rifa-lite®44 Rifa-lite®55 Rifa-lite®66 Rifa-lite®88
Code: LC-55
Front size: 21 x 21" (53 x 53 cm)
Collapsed length: 24" (61 cm)
Max. wattage: 500
Max. amperage: 4.2 at 120v
Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
w/ 4' captive cable
U.S. Patent: 459645
Code: LC-66
Front size: 25 x 25"
(63.5 x 63.5 cm)
Collapsed length: 30" (76 cm)
Max. wattage: 750
Max. amperage: 6.25 at 120v
Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
w/ 4' captive cable
U.S. Patent: 459645
Code: LC-88
Front size: 32 x 32" (81 x 81 cm)
Collapsed length: 34" (86 cm)
Max. wattage: 1000
Max. amperage: 8.3 at 120v
Weight: 4.5 lbs (2 kg)
w/ 4' capt. cable
U.S. Patent: 459645
Lamp Code Volts Watts °K Avg Life FC(lux)5' FC(lux)10'
LC-44 – Maximum 300w
JCV14.5-50WC 12/14 50 3200 100 hr 7 (78) 2 (21)
GCC 12 100 3200 100 hr 10 (103) 3 (28)
GCB 30 200 3200 100 hr 26 (280) 7 (74)
FSH 120 125 3200 100 hr 15 (162) 4 (44)
FVM 120 105 3200 250 hr 16 (170) 5 (48)
FVL 120 200 3200 200 hr 30 (320) 9 (92)
GCA 120 250 3200 100 hr 39 (420) 11 (120)
CP/96* 120 300 3400 75 hr 50 (540) 14 (147)
GLF/P44 230 235 3200 100 hr 32 (345) 9 (94)
CP/97* 230 300 3200 75 hr 46 (495) 12 (132
Lamp Code Volts Watts °K Avg Life FC(lux)5' FC(lux)10'
LC-55 – Maximum 500w
EHC 120 500 3200 300 hr 88 (950) 23 (248)
EHD 120 500 3000 2000 hr 67 (724) 18 (194)
JCV 220V-500WBM 220 500 3000 2000 hr 68 (730) 18 (196)
JCV 240V-500WBM 240 500 3000 2000 hr 63 (680) 17 (185)
LC-66 – Maximum 750w (May also use lamps for LC-55)
EHF 120 750 3200 300 hr 99 (1069) 29 (313)
EHG 120 750 3000 2000 hr 80 (864) 22 (238)
FKR/230 230 650 3200 300 hr 82 (886) 23 (248)
LC-88 – Maximum 1000w (May also use lamps for LC-66)
FEL 120 1000 3200 300 hr 183 (1976) 53 (572)
FEP/220 220 1000 3200 150 hr 156 (1685) 46 (497)
FEP/240 240 1000 3200 150 hr 148 (1598) 40 (432)
LC-44
with 120v, 250w, 3200°K, GCA lamp
LC-55
with 120v, 500w, 3200°K, EHC lamp
*Different lamp base, Rifa-44 socket accepts this base.
■ Always unplug unit before
lamping.
■ Avoid touching glass
with bare fingers. Insert lamps carefully to avoid breaking. Lamps must
be pressed firmly and fully into
socket. Not doing so will cause
socket damage and shortened
lamp life.
■ Never exceed maximum
rated wattage of unit.
■ LC-44 socket is designed
to accept lamps with 2 different pin
configurations. use extra caution
when installing & removing lamps.
LC-66
with 120v, 750w, 3200°K, EHF lamp
LC-88
with 120v, 1000w, 3200°K, FEL lamp
Beam angles — points at which intensity drops to 50% of maximum
■ Unfold Egg Crate accessory. With the
diffuser already attached, place the Fabric Egg
Crate over the front of the light, inserting the
corner pins of the reflector frame into the metal
tube sockets located in the egg crate corners.
■ Secure the egg crate to the body of the
Rifa with Velcro strips located around the edge
of the reflector housing.
Lowel Rifa-lite®Instructions
Warning: Do not pull power cable to open
light. Doing so may damage the cable & fixture. Make sure fixture is unplugged before
assembly.
Setup Warning
Setting Up Rifa-lite (all models)
Attaching Fabric Egg Crates Storage
Rifa Mount Opening Rifa
2
1 32 4
■ Remove the Rifa-lite unit from its sleeve
and mount and lock on suitable stand.
■ Release tilt lock handle, tilt light to horizontal, relock tilt handle, release the Velcro strap
around the folded assembly.
■ Reaffix the strap to itself. Unfurl Rifa-lite
reflector material until assembly loosens.
■ Loosen thumbscrew located on back end of fixture.
■ While holding the assembly base push the socket/lamp cage assembly (avoid touching lamp)
inward until the assembly “click-locks” into position.
■ Tighten thumbscrew clockwise to lock fixture open.
Warning: The fixture must be locked open before using, failure to do so may cause the fixture
to close during operation damaging the fixture.
■ Place on stand with one leg extending straight out under Rifa for best balance.
■ For increased balance, use Rifa Balance Bar Accessory
■ Attach diffuser panel by placing it over the
front of the light inserting the corner pins of
the reflector frame through the grommets of the
diffuser, securing it with Velcro strips located
around the reflector.
■ Never use more than one diffuser at a time.
Always operate Rifa-lite with diffuser
panel in place.
■ Attach 16' extending (switched) power cord
to captive cable IEC connector.
Thumbscrew
Stand mounting
bracket
Tilt lock
handle
Stand
lock
The Fabric Egg Crates are a valuable accessory
for controlling the light spill of the Rifa.
They can also help prevent a moving subject
from becoming overlit as they approach the
light. Egg Crates are available in 3 different
dispersion
angles (30, 40
& 50 degree)
for each model
of Rifa.
Rifa-lite alone - 75° Rifa-lite with 30° Egg CrateRifa-lite with 40° Egg CrateRifa-lite with 50° Egg Crate
Unplug light and allow to cool
for at least five minutes before
disassembly.
■ Detach fabric accessory (if used)
and front diffuser. To prevent damage to the
diffuser, wrap material around tube and place
in pocket of light storage sleeve.
■ Hold stand mounting bracket, loosen
thumbscrew on mounting arm assembly and
push shaft until frame has collapsed.
■ Smooth reflector material and secure with
Velcro strap, tilt light down, remove unit from
light stand and place in sleeve.
Rifa-lite Beam Angles
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