Safety Information

Balloon saFety

Warning

To prevent serious burns, never touch or unzip the balloon envelope when the

lamp is on.

Caution

ALWAYS keep the balloon away from sharp objects and excessive amounts of heat.

NOTICE

To prevent balloon deformation, never use lighting system in strong winds.

do not place the balloon inside its protective cover until the lamp has had a suffi cient amount of time to cool down. This will prevent the balloon’s nylon cover from being burned (touching the lamp surface).

ALWAYS place the balloon inside its protective cover after each use. This will prolong the life of the balloon material, keeping it protected from harsh environmental elements.

Replace balloon immediately if damaged. A damaged balloon will not infl ate properly, and may become more damaged by touching the hot lamp surface.

do not use excessive force when zipping and unzipping the balloon. Be gentle with the zipper mechanism. If the zipper is broken, the balloon will become unusable.

generator saFety

If using a generator to power lighting system, refer to applicable generator manual safety information section.

eleCtriCal saFety

danger

Lighting system is equipped with a ground pin on the power plug. For your protection, ALWAYS complete the grounding path. never insert the AC power plug into a 2-prong receptacle to operate lighting system.

When applying power to the lighting system, ALWAYS connect the AC power plug to a 3-prong receptacle that is grounded. The possibility exists of electrical shock, electrocution and even death if the lighting system is not grounded.

never operate lighting system or handle any electrical equipment while standing in water, while barefoot, while hands are wet or in the rain.A dangerous electrical shock could occur, causing severe bodily harm or even death.

ALWAYS make sure the area above

the lighting system is open and clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions. Contact with overhead power lines or other obstructions could result in equipment damage, electrical shock, electrocution and even death.

power Cord/Cable safety

danger

never let power cords or cables lay in water.

never use damaged or worn cables or cords. Inspect for cuts in the insulation

never grab or touch a live power cord or cable with wet hands. The possibility exists of electrical shock, electrocution or death.

Make sure power cables are securely connected. Incorrect connections may cause electrical shock and damage to the lighting system.

NOTICE

ALWAYS make certain that proper power or extension cord has been selected for the job. See Cable Selection Chart in this manual.

page 10 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13)

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Multiquip GBC manual Balloon saFety, Generator saFety, EleCtriCal saFety, Power Cord/Cable safety