3. General Guidelines.
Elektralite 1018 is a lighting fixture for professional use on stages, in clubs, theatres, churches
etc.
Elektralite 1018 should only be operated at between 120 to 240 volts and only indoors.
Elektralite 1018 should not be operated 24/7 (24 hours a day; 7 days a week). Elektralite 1018
needs operation breaks to ensure that it will work for a long time without problems. Please do not
shake the Elektralite 1018 and avoid using brute force when installing or operating it.
When choosing the location to install the Elektralite 1018, please make sure that it is not exposed
to extreme heat, moisture or dust and never install it outdoors. Make sure that the fixture has a
good amount of free space around it for air flow. Do not install it in a confined space or have
insulation around the fixture. The minimum distance between the Elektralite 1018 and the
illuminated surface must be more than 3 feet.
Always mount the Elektralite 1018 with an appropriate safety cable.
Operate the Elektralite 1018 only when you are familiar with the features on the fixture. Do not
permit operation by persons not qualified.
All modifications to the Elektralite 1018 will invalidate the warranty. There are absolutely no
exceptions.
If Elektralite 1018 is operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, Elektralite
1018 maybe damaged and the guarantee will be void
4. Installation
Please ensure that the Elektralite 1018 is hung using the appropriate "C" clamp or half
cheeseboro. A safety chain or cable should also be used as a secondary point of holding the
fixture in case the clamp comes loose. Never hang the fixture without a safety chain or cable.
Make sure the Gel frame (Gel holder) is clipped into position correctly and cannot come loose.
If you are not qualified or have any doubts about hanging the Elektralite 1018 then do NOT hang
it.
Do not clamp the safety cable to the U bracket or clamp. That is not a secondary safety point.
A secondary safety point is any point that will adequately hold the Elektralite 1018 if the "C" clamp
or half cheesboro fails. Then the safety cable would be the backup and stop the fixture from falling
to the ground. So do NOT fix the safety cable to the same place that the "C"clamp is attached.
Installation during construction.
Many times fixtures are installed during the construction phase of a building. It is imperative that
the fixture is protected during this phase. A lot of dust is usually created. This dust can adversely
affect the fixture. Specifically, of course, in coating the lenses and therefore reducing the output.
However much more seriously, dust, like sheetrock dust, can get inside the fan bearings especially
if the fixture is being operated during construction. Sheetrock dust, mixed with the grease of the
fan motor, will result in the fan’s premature failure and that is not covered under the fixture’s
warranty. It is therefore strongly advised to keep the fixtures covered up during the construction
phase and not used.
