Wildfire WF-402FF, WF-402FG, WF-402FH, WF-402FI, WF-402F1 Operation Manual

WF-402FF
WF-402FG
WF-402FH
WF-402FI
WF-402F1
WF-402F2

Table of Contents

Introduction 3

Safety Statements 3

Specifications 4

Setup & Operation 5

Unpacking 5
Installation 5
Operation Electronic Ballast 5
Operation Magnetic Ballast 6

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6

Lamp Replacement 6
Cleaning 6
Troubleshooting 6

Diagrams 7

Line View 7
Exploded View (Magnetic) 8
Part List (Magnetic) 9
Exploded View (Electronic) 10
Part List (Electronic) 11
Schematic (Magnetic) 12
Schematic (Electronic) 13
Schematic (Electronic DMX Option) 14
Spectral Transmission Graph & Photometrics Chart 15

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Wildfire 402F Long-Throw UV -A Lighting Fixture. Designed to powerfully
illuminate fluorescent objects across a 90° field the Wildfire 400 watt flood has become the first choice for
lighting professionals around the world. Please take a moment to read this manual thoroughly before attempting
to operate this fixture. Improper set-up, use or servicing may cause damage to the fixture and/or lamp and void
the unit’s warranty.

Safety Statements

CAUTION – RISK OF EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET (UV) RADIATION DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT

COMPLETE LAMP ENCLOSURE IN PLACE, OR IF FILTER GLASS LENS IS DAMAGED

DANGER – INTENSE HEAT AVOID CONTACT BY PERSONS AND MATERIAL.
CAUTION – RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE DISCONNECT FIXTURE BEFORE RELA MPING. USE

WITH MAX 400W LAMP TYPE M59 (WILDFIRE IRONARC MODEL LMP-400D). DRY LOCATIONS ONLY.
NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.

WARNING – THIS FIXTURE CONTAINS A HIGH INTENSITY UV METAL HALIDE LAMP, WHICH IS SAFELY
CONTAINED WITHIN AN INTERLOCKING HOUSING. WHEN TH IS FIXTURE IS USED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE MANUFACTURERS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, NO HAZARDS EXIST TO MOST PEOPLE
STANDING WITHIN THE BEAM OF THE FIXTURE. HOWEVER INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM A RANGE
OF SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE DISORDERS, APHAKIC AND PSEUDOAPHIKIC, OR THOSE INDIVIDUALS
RECEIVING PHOTOSENSITIVE MEDICATION MAY RECEIVE DISCOMFORT IF EXPOSED TO
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT.

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WF-402F Specifications

Ballast:

Magnetic
Electronic Power Factor >92%

Rating:

120VAC / 60Hz. / 5 Amps Max / 400W (Mag.)
100-120VAC / 50-60Hz. / 4 Amps Max / 400W (Elec.)
220VAC / 50-60Hz. / 2 Amps Max / 400W (Elec.)

Electronic Ballast Features:
Flicker & Noise Free

Automatic Lamp Failure Shutdown
Automatic High Temperature Shut Down
Automatic Hot Re-strike Prevention

Optional Magnetic Ballast Electrical Configurations:

100VAC / 50Hz.
100VAC / 60Hz.
120VAC / 50Hz.

Circuit Protection:

7 Amp Magnetic Over-current Breaker Switch

Lamp:

Wildfire IronArc® 400-Watt Metal Halide Model LMP-400D (1000 Hr. Rated)

Beam:

90° Flood

Reflector:

Specular Hammertone Aluminum

Lens:

8” UV -A Transmission Filter Glass
8” Clear Boro Float Front Glass (Optional)

Peak Spectral Transmission:

350-365nm

Optimum Operating Temperature:
+50°F to +120°F
Weight:

35.25Lbs. / 16.00Kg. (Mag.)

23.70Lbs. / 10.80Kg.(Elec.)

Dimensions:

10.18”/25.85cm High x 10.61”/26.94cm Wide x 16.38”/44.14cm Long

Accessory Bracket:

10” / 25.4cm Bracket Assembly

Standard Equipment:

Lamp (LMP-400D)
Pipe Mounting Clamp (ACC-0026)
Safety Cable (ACC-0027)

Specifications subject to change without notice

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Setup & Operation

Unpacking

Unpack the fixture and carefully inspect for any signs of physical damage. Report any damage to Wildfire or
your local distributor immediately. Included with each unit should be the following items:

1. Pipe mounting clamp, designed to attach the fixture to a 11/2” to 2” pipe truss

2. Safety Cable, Provided to secure the fixture when mounted on a pipe truss

3. Wildfire IronArc Lamp, Model LMP-400D

Before mounting the fixture you will need to install the lamp refer to Lamp Replacement on page 6 for correct
installation.

Installation

After installing the lamp place the fixture in desired location the fixture is equipped with a yoke assembly for
mounting. The yoke may be fitted with either a pipe clamp (included) for mounting on a pipe truss or a baby bail
block or junior pin for mounting on a light stand.

If the fixture is mounted on a pipe truss be sure to use the included safety cable looping it through the yoke
assembly and around the pipe truss this will prevent the fixture from falling and possibly causing injury in the
event that the pipe clamp was not securely tightened.

To adjust the angle of the fixture loosen the knobs on either side of the unit slightly, rotate to desired angle and
tighten. Care should be taken to support the front of the fixture while loosening the knobs to prevent the fixture
from rotating forward and possibly causing injury.

The fixture comes standard with a 10” Bracket assembly for attaching dowsers and scrollers such as Wybron’s
Eclipse or Coloram Series as well as barndoors and other accessories. When using accessories with this fixture
be sure to attach the safety cable provided by the accessory manufacturer to the fixtures yoke assembly.

Plug the fixture into the appropriate power source. If you are controlling the unit with a lighting control board you
will need to make sure it is plugged into a non-dim circuit if the fixture is plugged into a dimmable circuit it will
not operate.

Operation Electronic Ballast

To strike the fixture push the power/breaker switch to the on position Allow at least 2 minutes for the lamp to get
to full brightness. Once the fixture has been powered up and the lamp has ignited if you shut it off and try to turn
it back on the hot re-strike prevention circuitry in the ballast will prevent the lamp from striking until it is
completely cooled (approximately 5 minutes). If the power/breaker switch is left in the on position during this
cool down period the ballast will simply wait until the lamp is cool then strike automatically. The ballast is also
equipped with automatic lamp failure protection circuitry that shuts the fixture down if the lamp should fail for any
reason, preventing any damage to the components. In addition the ballast is equipped with high temperature
protection circuitry that shuts the fixture down if the ballast case temperature exceeds 85 C when the fixture
cools it will strike again automatically. If your fixture is equipped with DMX control you can switch the fixture on
or off via a DMX 512 signal by setting the DMX address switch on the back of the fixture to the desired address
(001 to 512). Once the fixture receives a DMX 512 data signal above 50% (127-255) the lamp will ignite. If the
data signal falls below 50% (0-126) the lamp will extinguish. Setting the DMX address on the fixture to 601
bypasses the DMX control and allows you to switch the fixture on or off manually. The DMX input connector pin
configuration is: Common Pin 1, Data Minus Pin 2, and Data Plus Pin 3. The lamp timer on the fixture counts the
number of hours the fixture is on. The timer will only operate when the fixtures power switch is in the on position.
This is used to determine when the lamp needs replacing. Wildfire recommends replacing the lamp every 1000
hours for maximum effect. The timer will automatically reset to zero upon reaching 9999:59:59. To reset it
manually depress the small button on the timer.

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