Chauvet Amhaze II, User Manual

Page: 6 / 18

Before You Begin
-2- Amhaze™ II User Manual Rev. 1
Product at a Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
x
Outdoor Use
x
Fixed Voltage (120 V or 230 V)
P
Sound-Active
x
Circuit Breaker
P
DMX
P
User-Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
x
Safety Notes
Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include
important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in
this User Manual will only apply to properly trained CHAUVET® certified
technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this
product.
Personal Safety
•
Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•
Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
•
Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.
•
Do not drink or become in contact with the haze fluid. If you do, call your local
emergency service (911 in the US) for help.
Mounting and
Rigging
•
This product is not intended for permanent installation.
•
This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
•
Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
•
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
•
When mounting this product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
•
Do not mount the product on a flammable surface (linoleum, carpet, wood, paper,
carton, plastic, etc.).
Power and Wiring
•
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•
Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance
with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
•
Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
•
Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
•
Do not operate this product if you see damage to the housing, fluid tank, or cables.
Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
•
Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
•
Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
handles.
•
The haze exits the nozzle at a very high temperature. Keep a minimum distance of
6.5 ft (2 m) from the nozzle to the nearest object.
•
The product’s nozzle is very hot during operation and it remains hot for a long time
after operation has stopped.
•
The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature.
•
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
•
Do not add perfume, alcohol, gasoline, or any other flammables to the haze fluid.
•
Use CHAUVET® water-based Premium Haze Fluid (PHF) and High Performance
Haze Fluid (HFG).
In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, contact
CHAUVET® Technical Support.