GoboMan
Active Member
Hello all! I have a general curiosity question here.
We all know that moving lights require regular maintenance. What is your method to cleaning movers and how often do you do it?
At my venue, we use a rep plot that never gets struck, therefore our movers (VL2500's) stay hung unless one needs to be swapped for repair. I clean each mover on a monthly basis, as well as inspect the parts to look for any wear and tear that may require maintenance. My process is as follows...
* Open up all covers and access panels
* Visually inspect all wiring, circuit boards, switches, and parts for damage or wear
* Blow out dust and any debris
* Check that all cooling fans are working and not obstructed
* Blow out all dust filters on the housing
* With a cleaner and a soft cloth, carefully clean the lens
* Re-attach all covers and access panels
* Run on-board "ALL SEQUENCE" self-test to make sure all functions work correctly
* Check mounting brackets to make sure they are secure, and that safety cable is in place and in good condition
I do this all while in the air and after LOTO procedures have been carried out, as well as making sure the area below me and around the Genie lift is clear.
How does this compare to your method of cleaning/maintenance? Am I missing anything? Am I wasting time with any of these steps? I would love to get a discussion going and see if I can learn something valuable from my lighting peers.
Thanks!
We all know that moving lights require regular maintenance. What is your method to cleaning movers and how often do you do it?
At my venue, we use a rep plot that never gets struck, therefore our movers (VL2500's) stay hung unless one needs to be swapped for repair. I clean each mover on a monthly basis, as well as inspect the parts to look for any wear and tear that may require maintenance. My process is as follows...
* Open up all covers and access panels
* Visually inspect all wiring, circuit boards, switches, and parts for damage or wear
* Blow out dust and any debris
* Check that all cooling fans are working and not obstructed
* Blow out all dust filters on the housing
* With a cleaner and a soft cloth, carefully clean the lens
* Re-attach all covers and access panels
* Run on-board "ALL SEQUENCE" self-test to make sure all functions work correctly
* Check mounting brackets to make sure they are secure, and that safety cable is in place and in good condition
I do this all while in the air and after LOTO procedures have been carried out, as well as making sure the area below me and around the Genie lift is clear.
How does this compare to your method of cleaning/maintenance? Am I missing anything? Am I wasting time with any of these steps? I would love to get a discussion going and see if I can learn something valuable from my lighting peers.
Thanks!