M8 Plus User Manual
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V1.3 September 2012
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Gel Description
The standard gel string consists of a head, gel frames and a tail. Pro Color HT+, Rosco Supergel and GAMcolor are the
recommended media. The head and tail are taped to the Take-Up Reels (TUR).
Gel String Dimensions and Assembly
To join a leader, tail and gel together, a high temperature, clear gel tape is recommended (see Product Ordering List on page
14).
The completed string should look like this:
Note:
A range of completed custom gel strings are available upon request. Contact the selling dealer for details. When
ordering gel strings please state the Chroma-Q model the gel string will be built for.
Warning!
Because of the gel saver mode the M8 Plus gel strings have a longer frame. A GL gel string should be used to
maximise the effect of this mode.
Manual loading for the M8 Plus
(See image below when installing gel string).
1.
Place the unit on a flat surface with motor/fan/electronics on your right-hand side (assuming you’re loading from
‘tail’ end of the string, reverse if starting from the ‘leader’ end of the string).
2.
Tape the top and bottom edge of the tail end of the gel string to the Take Up Reel (TUR). Follow the centre line
guide scribed on the TUR.
3.
Wind the gel string onto the TUR manually and thereafter, gently pull the string towards you to tighten the roll.
4.
Rotate the unit to position motor/fan/electronics on your left-hand side.
5.
Tape the top and bottom edge of the leader end of the gel string to the TUR. Follow centre line guide scribed on
the TUR.
6.
Plug in the colour changer, and check that it goes through the initialisation sequence correctly. Check that the gel
runs smoothly and does not bind up on the TUR’s.
7.
Run a test sequence to allow the gel string to ‘bed’ in. The unit does not have to be attached to a lighting fixture to
perform this operation. It is recommended that this sequence is run for a few minutes (or 3 to 4 times, end-to-
end).
