Report any damage to the Equipment Room staff and make sure it is noted on your Loan Agreement. Each kit should contain an inventory of parts. Test the HMI by plugging it into the ballast and turning it on. Once you turn on an HMI you must leave it on for at least 5 minutes . When testing them, make sure you follow the correct procedure for connecting them, and once they have been fired, leave them on for at least five minutes .
Lighting is the area which poses the most potential danger to careless operators.
When checking out lighting equipment, special care must be taken to examine cables, switches and plugs for loose or frayed insulation or exposed wire. Check for loose or missing parts. When using lights be aware of the heat generated by them to avoid burning objects placed nearby, especially cloth diffusion. Keep liquids away from all electrical equipment. Let the HMI cool down before you attempt to put it away.