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CH-540 User Manual 

2006-05-05/00:04 

S1 

Top Cover 

Additional screw on the back side not shown 

WARNING!

 

EXTREMELY HOT! 

Allow time to cool  

before handling

 

 Hanging Clamp 

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Lamp 

You may need to install the lamps prior to the initial operation of the fixture. Five JCD 200W halogen 

lamps are included.  

Warning!  When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the unit to 

cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement.  

Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp 

with alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation. 

L AM P   I N ST AL L AT I O N  

1) 

Remove the (S1) screws located 
surrounding the midline of the spheres as 
shown in the image.  

2) 

Pull the top cover out exposing the lamp and 
socket. (not shown)  

3) 

If replacing the lamp, remove old lamp first. 

4) 

Using a cloth or napkin hold the bulb and 
pull out of the lamp socket located inside the 
reflector. 

5) 

Replace with a new lamp. 

6) 

Replace top cover, align the screw holes 
and fasten the screws. 

Mounting 

O R I E N T AT I O N  

This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation.  

R I G G I N G    

It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the fixture using, a suitable 

C

 or 

O

 

type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After finding 

the desired position, retighten both knobs. 

 

When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp 
replacement access and routine maintenance.  

 

Safety cables should always be used.  

 

Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high 
humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation. 

Summary of Contents for CH-540

Page 1: ...Chauvet 3000 N 29 th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com 2006 05 05 00 04 CH 540 ThunderBall USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... 3 AC 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 Duty Cycle recommended 6 APPENDIX 7 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 7 RETURNS PROCEDURE 7 CLAIMS 7 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 9 ...

Page 3: ...ou 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 are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating The unit must be installed in a location with ...

Page 4: ...006 05 05 00 04 INTRODUCTION Features 5 constantly rotating spheres 360 rotation on one axis 61 interchangeable lenses per sphere Sphere lenses come in Yellow Green Blue Red and Multi colors Product Overview Carrying Handles ...

Page 5: ...ull the top cover out exposing the lamp and socket not shown 3 If replacing the lamp remove old lamp first 4 Using a cloth or napkin hold the bulb and pull out of the lamp socket located inside the reflector 5 Replace with a new lamp 6 Replace top cover align the screw holes and fasten the screws Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for v...

Page 6: ...lable from CHAUVET A relay system will allow you to remotely trigger the ThunderBall 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 from your DMX lighting console then we suggest a DMX comp...

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: ...ol down for 15 minutes LAMPS JCD130V200W x 5 200W 130V JCD230V200W x 5 200W 230V THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 40 104 F FUSE Main 20mm Glass15A 250V Fast Blow 115V Main 20mm Glass 10A 250V Fast Blow 230V ORDERING INFORMATION ThunderBall CH 540 Fuse 15A P170FUSE015 Fuse 10A P170FUSE010 Technical Support Address Service Dept 3000 N 29th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A Support Email tech chauvetlig...

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