Download TN-332 VL3015LT Spot Luminaires - Gobo / Gag Use and - Vari-Lite

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PRODUCT: VL3015LT Spot Luminaires
SUBJECT: Gobo / Gag Use and Positioning
Note: This notice is for information purposes only. No action is required other than described
herein.
Overview
Due to the immense energy and light produced by VL3015LT spot luminaires, Vari-Lite
recommends to users and owners of this fixture follow the guidelines outlined below when loading
gobos or gags in any of the three rotating gobo wheels.
Review this notice in its entirety. If you have any questions as to any aspect of this Technical
Notice, please contact Vari-Lite customer service at 1-877-VARILITE or +1-214-647-7880.
WARNING: Any repairs or maintenance to VARI❋ LITE luminaires should only be performed
by a trained and qualified service technician or at an Authorized VARI❋LITE Service facility.
Gobo / Gag Use and Positioning
Vari-Lite has purposely selected a set of standard gobos and gags for this fixture and positioned
them within the fixture to offer optimum versatility / performance. The gobos supplied - in the
standard factory configuration - have been tested in their respective original positions to protect
their service life (including when morphed between wheels 1 and 3).
For standard factory gobo / gag loads and position, please refer to the VL3015LT Spot Luminaire
User’s Manual. This manual is available on the Vari-Lite web site at www.vari-lite.com.
Users can load their own patterns (gobos or gags). When using custom gobos or gags, Vari-Lite
recommends the following guidelines:
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When morphing gobos, gobos should be morphed between wheels 1 and 3 only, never in
wheel 2.
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Rotating gobo wheel 2 has been designated the gag (effects) wheel. Wheel 2 should only
house clear type gags or gobos that permit minimum unabated light transmission.
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Under no circumstances should owners or users use or install metal gobos. Using metal gobos
in the VL3015LT spot luminaire will void the fixture’s warranty.
Note: Vari-Lite cannot guarantee the service life of any custom gobos or gags when used in
conjunction with this fixture. Owners and users employing custom gobos and gags do so at their
own risk.
Vari-Lite ❋ 10911 Petal Street Dallas, Texas 75238 USA ❋ 1.877.VARILITE ❋ 1.214.647.7880 ❋ www.vari-lite.com
11 JANUARY 2013
NOTICE NO.
TN-332
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information on this technical notice or on VARI❋LITE products, please contact your
Authorized VARI❋LITE Dealer or Vari-Lite customer service.
11 JANUARY 2013
NOTICE NO.
TN-332