Before You Begin
2 Q-Spot™ 460-LED User Manual Rev. 5
Product at a Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-Ranging Power
Supply
P
Sound Activated
P
Replaceable Fuse
P
DMX
P
User Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
P
Duty Cycle
x
Safety Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before star ting to work with the pr oduc t.
These notes provide important safety information about th e installation, usage, and
maintenance.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this
User Manual will on
ly apply to properly trained CHAUVET® certified technicians.
Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper
installation of the product.
Personal Safety
· Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the produc t is on.
· Always disconnect this product from its power source befor e servicing.
· Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid t he risk of electrocution.
· Do not touch this product’s housing during operation bec ause it may be very hot.
Mounting and Rigging
· This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of f ire or shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
· Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this prod uct while it is operating.
· When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening d evice using a safety cable
(not included).
· Always carry this product by the handles. Do not carry f rom the head.
Power and Wiring
· Always make sure you are connecting this product to the pro per voltage in
accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification
label.
· Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
· Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the p ower cable.
Operation
· Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables.
Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technici an at once.
· Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid int ernal overheating.
· Do not aim this product toward the Sun. The lenses could co ncentrate the solar
energy and cause internal overheating.
· The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do no t operate this product at
a higher temperature.
· In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this pr oduct immediately!
In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, contact
CHAUVET® Technical Support.
Expected LED Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in
clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, sing le-
LED
conditions. For this reason, using clustered LEDs at their f ullest intensity significantly
reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal condition s, this lifespan can be 40,000 to
50,000 hours. If extendin
g this lifespan is vital, lower the operating temperature by
improving the ventilation around the product and reducing the ambient temperature to an
optimal operating range. In addition, limiting the overall projection inte nsity may also help
to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.