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Appendix 

CH-222 User Manual 

2005-07-22/17:40 

General Troubleshooting 

Applies to 

Symptom 

Solution(s) 

Lights 

Foggers 

& Snow 

Controllers 

Dimmers

& Chaser 

Auto shut off 

Check fan thermal switch reset 

 

 

 

 

Beam is very dim or not 
bright 

Clean optical system or replace lamp 

Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 

 

 

 

 

Breaker/Fuse keeps 
blowing 

Check total load placed on device 

 

 

 

 

Chase is too slow 

Check users manual for speed adjustment 

 

 

 

 

Device has no power 

Check for power on Mains. 

Check device

s

 fuse. (internal and/or external) 

 

 

 

 

Fixture is on but there 
is no movement to the 
audio 

Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control 
switches. If audio provided via 

¼

 jack, make sure a live 

audio signal exists 

Adjust sound sensitivity knob 

 

 

 

 

Fluid indicator not 
working 

The filter tip on the end of the tube inserted into the fluid 
container must float freely in order to measure correctly, 
check to see if perhaps it is stuck 

 

 

 

 

Fogger or Snow output 
has dropped 

Clean with distilled water and vinegar 

Replace hose 

 

 

 

 

Lamps cuts off 
sporadically  

Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating. 

Lamp may be at end of its life. 

 

 

 

 

Light will not come on 
after power failure 

Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before 
the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 to 
10 minutes before powering up 

 

 

 

 

Motor movements are 
jerky or jumpy 

Possible bad motor driver or sensors 

Check  polarity switch on controller 

 

 

 

 

Moves slow 

Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 

 

 

 

 

No flash 

Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping 

 

 

 

 

No fog 

Check fluid tank if empty 

Make sure green light is on (for power) 

 

 

 

 

No light output 

Check slip ring & brushes for contact  

Install bulb 

Call service technician 

 

 

 

 

Relay will not work 

Check reset switch 

Check cable connections 

 

 

 

 

Remote does not work 

Make sure connector is firmly connected to device 

 

 

 

 

Unit wobbles when 
rotating 

Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ABYSS JR.

Page 1: ...Chauvet 3000 N 29th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com 2005 07 22 17 40 CH 222 Abyss Jr USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...G INSTRUCTIONS 3 POWER 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 FEATURES 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4 SETUP 5 LAMP 5 Lamp installation 5 MOUNTING 5 Orientation 5 Rigging 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 APPENDIX 7 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 7 RETURNS PROCEDURE 7 CLAIMS 7 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 9 ...

Page 3: ...ll the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there ...

Page 4: ...ulation effect on a wall or any flat surface It is a wonderful scenic effect that adds life and color to any venue Features water undulation effect wave effect bright EFP5 100w MR 16 lamp fan cooled Product Overview Hanging Bracket Lamp access Power connector Figure 1 Product Overview ...

Page 5: ...ch in and slide the lamp out of the retaining cage 4 Detach the lamp from the lamp socket and replace 5 Replace fixture cover align the screw holes and fasten the screws 6 No lamp alignment is necessary for this fixture since the lamp is already optimized inside the reflector Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation RIGGING It...

Page 6: ...use the latest in DMX compatible Dimmer Relay Pack all available from CHAUVET A relay system will allow you to remotely trigger the Abyss Jr and any other non dimmable effect light from a switch panel Make sure to use a cable of at least 25 feet to provide ample distance between the control panel and the switch pack for most mobile lighting applications If you would prefer to control it directly f...

Page 7: ...s on the environment in which the fixture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prep...

Page 8: ...ly in order to measure correctly check to see if perhaps it is stuck Fogger or Snow output has dropped Clean with distilled water and vinegar Replace hose Lamps cuts off sporadically Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick st...

Page 9: ...ong IEC 60320 C14 LAMPS EFP5 50 hr 100W 12v THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 40 104 F FUSE Main 115V AC 20mm Glass 2A Fast Blow Main 230V AC 20mm Glass 1A Fast Blow ORDERING INFORMATION Abyss Jr CH 222 Fuse 2A P170FUSE002 Fuse 1A P170FUSE001 Technical Support Address Service Dept 3000 N 29th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A Support Email tech chauvetlighting com Telephone 954 929 1115 Press 4 Fax 95...

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