Appendix
CH-540 User Manual
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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
