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    Automated Fixtures Chauvet Q-Spot Service Manual/Schematic

    Thank you, I'll see if I can figure out which one, if that's the case.
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    Automated Fixtures Chauvet Q-Spot Service Manual/Schematic

    I run a small repair shop for professional lighting and audio equipment in Seattle. A client just brought me two Q-Spot 575s to repair.In the past I've had good luck contacting manufacturers for service information, however Chauvet doesn't seem to want to send me any service information for...
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    Automated Fixtures Clay Paky Stage Light 300 Pan Belt tension

    The problem I had is that I tightened it down apparently too much, and after 2 or 3 nights of use, the belt got a weak spot in it at one point. I'm afraid to tighten the new belts that much.
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    Automated Fixtures Clay Paky Stage Light 300 Pan Belt tension

    Recently replaced the tilt belts on a couple SL300s due to breakage, and now it seems after a few hours of running, the belt slips causing the fixture to lose its tilt position. I'm afraid of over-tightening the belts for fear they'll break again. Does anybody know the procedure for setting...
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    North West Lighting FX

    Funny story about NWLFX... I was driving home from my regular nightclub gig one night and was flagged down on the street to give a jump start to somebody. When I went to try to find my jumper cables in the trunk, he noticed the lighting paraphenalia in my trunk and asked me about lighting...
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