Allmand PORT-A-LITE POL 1000W2 Manual Del Operario página 9

DANGER
Shock Hazard.
Capacitors are capable of discharging high voltage that will
result in death or serious injury. Always turn off the power
switch, unplug the power cord and allow capacitors time to
discharge before servicing.
To check whether the ballast transformer or capacitor has failed:
1. Turn off the power switch, and unplug the power cord from
the wall socket or outlet.
2. Allow capacitor time to discharge.
3. Tip the base up on the wheels so that the mast is on the
ground, and the bottom of the base is vertical.
4. Remove screws (A, Figure 4) and cover (B) from the bottom
of the base.
5. Check the ballast transformer.
1. Connect the power cord to a wall socket or outlet, and
turn on the power switch.
2. Using an AC voltmeter capable of safely measuring up
to 1,000 volts, connect one probe of the voltmeter to
the ground screw (C, Figure 4), and the other probe to
the input side (white wire) of the capacitor (D).
3. The voltmeter should read 550 to 600 volts.
4. Turn off the power switch, and unplug the power cord
from the wall socket or outlet.
5. If the voltage is not in this range, replace the ballast
transformer. Contact your authorized Allmand dealer
or the Allmand Service Department for information on
replacing the ballast transformer (F, Figure 4).
6. Check the capacitor.
1. Disconnect the lamp fixture cord from the lamp fixture.
2. Connect the power cord to a wall socket or outlet, and
turn on the power switch.
3. Using an AC voltmeter capable of safely measuring up
to 1,000 volts, connect one probe of the voltmeter to
the ground screw, and the other probe to the output
side (black wire) of the capacitor (G, Figure 4).
4. The voltmeter should read 360 to 440 volts.
5. Turn off the power switch, and unplug the power cord
from the wall socket or outlet.
6. If the voltage is not in this range, replace the capacitor
(E, Figure 4). See Ballast Capacitor Replacement .
7. Complete replacement of failed part(s).
8. Re-install the cover to the bottom of the base, as removed
in Step 4.
9. Tip the mast up on the wheels so that the base is on the
ground.
10. Test the new ballast transformer and / or capacitor to ensure
proper operation.
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If you have difficulty in performing this procedure, or if the results
of this procedure do not match those described, contact your
Allmand Dealer or the Allmand Service Department.
Lamp Bulb Replacement
WARNING
Burn Hazard.
Handling light fixtures when hot could result in death or serious
injury. Always keep clear of light fixtures when illuminated or
hot.
1. Turn off the light, and unplug the power cord from the wall
socket or outlet.
2. Allow 20 minutes for the lamp fixture and bulb to cool.
3. If the lamp fixture is on the mast in the raised position, lower
the mast.
4. Loosen the lens channel screws (E, Figure 5) to allow
removal of the lens channel (F).
5. Remove the silicone gasket (G, Figure 5) and lens (H).
6. Remove the screws and nuts (A & X, Figure 5) holding the
lamp tip support (B), and remove the lamp tip support.
7. Carefully remove the old bulb (C, Figure 5).
8. Clean the reflector (D, Figure 5) and lens (H).
9. Install the correct replacement bulb. See Specifications .
10. Install the lamp tip support and hardware removed in Step
6.
11. Install the silicone gasket on the lens. Replace the gasket
if worn or damaged.
12. Install the lens channel and tighten the lens channel screws.
13. Test the new bulb to ensure proper operation.
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