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Common mistake
Random Tilt angles
“Installed an adjustable Spot and aimed it randomly? You’re bothering your guests!”
The problem
Aiming tiltable Spots directly at the seating area
Technical explanation
Lighting design rules don’t allow tilting a Spot more than 30° from vertical, to keep direct light out of a normal viewer’s field of vision
The result
Comfortable hospitality and an elegant atmosphere free of visual discomfort
Related to
Guide values; the final decision rests with a qualified engineer under the applicable code.