MOONLIGHT LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (10/27/06) — PAGE 15
MOONLIGHT LIGHTING SYSTEM — COMPONENTS
Figure 5 shows the location of the controls and components
for the MOONLIGHT Lighting System. The function of each
control is described below:
1. Balloon – This balloon is made of airtight PVC material
with a diameter of 54 inches (MB400B, MB1000/W) or
33.5 inches (MB150).
2. Balloon Velcro Straps – Secures the balloon in place
when attached to the support assembly (except 33.5-
inch models).
3. Balloon Support Assembly – Supports the balloon with
the velcro straps in place (except 33.5-inch models).
4. Mounting Metal Rods – Used to hold balloon in the
stand support adapter. Included with balloon support
assembly on 54-inch models and included with balloon
on 33.5-inch models.
5. Stand Support Adapter (with extrusion)– A pole that
connects the balloon support assembly to the stand, to
adjust the height of the balloon.
6. Adapter Bolt Lock – Secures the stand support adapter
to the balloon support assembly when tightened.
7. Height Adjustment Knob – Adjusts the height of the
pole (stand support adapter). When the pole is at the
desired height, tighten lock to secure pole in place.
8. Stand – Supports the complete lighting system.
9. Wing Nut– Secures the stand into the base. Tighten
screw to lock stand in place.
10. Metal Stand Base – Keeps the lighting system firmly set
on the ground.
11. AC Power Cable – Connect this cable to a 120 VAC, 60
Hz power source.
12. ON/OFF Switch – Place this switch in the ON position
to turn on the lamp. To turn off the lamp place in the OFF
position. Please wait for approximately 10 minutes be-
fore attempting to turn the lamp back on.
13. Ballast – Provides the necessary electronics to light the
lamp.
14. Blower – Used to inflate the balloon.
15. Ballast Cable – Connects the ballast to the lamp
assembly.
16. Snap Ring – Ensures a complete seal of the balloon
when the lamp is attached.
17. Lamp Assembly – Screw lamp into this assembly. If
lamp becomes difficult to screw into assembly or assem-
bly is damaged, replace assembly.
18. Lamp – 1000-watt, 400-watt, or 150-watt metal-halide
type lamp. Replace only with MQ recommended type
lamp. Always allow a sufficient amount of time for the
lamp to
cool down
before changing.
NOTE
Items 5 to 10 are part of the MBP Mounting Pole. The Moonlight Balloon can also be mounted
to the MBC 4-wheel Generator Cart, MBS 2-Wheel Transport Stand, or the MBT Tripod
(MB150 and MB400 only).