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Salamander Quad Pro

Flame Effect System

User Manual

Version 1.2 – January 2020

(For firmware version 1.3)

Summary of Contents for Salamander Quad Pro

Page 1: ...Salamander Quad Pro Flame Effect System User Manual Version 1 2 January 2020 For firmware version 1 3 ...

Page 2: ...um horizontal safety distances presented in table 1 above serve solely as a general guideline for the usual use case It is the operator s responsibility to assess the location show scene potential air movement and all other relevant factors to determine appropriate safety distances for their own use case Same considerations apply to vertical safety distances Note Show scene script firing plan can ...

Page 3: ...e manufacturer or after the manufacturer s strict approval Should there be any doubt as to the safety of operation of the machine under any circumstances the machine should be taken out of service immediately The Salamander Quad Pro must not be used in confined spaces under any conditions of rain snow or precipitation of any fluids or moving air which will cause the flame to divert from a vertical...

Page 4: ...ammable objects Maximum flame heights are presented in this manual Operators are expected to use this information to determine appropriate safety distances Full risk assessments must be made before use and all relevant emergency failure procedures must be immediately available including qualified personnel fire extinguishers and first aid All operations should have undergone preliminary tests and ...

Page 5: ... Salamander Quad Pro is not designed for continual flame use In order to keep the fuel canisters from overheating short duration bursts maximum of 5 seconds are advised Should conditions allow the operator may decide for longer bursts at their own discretion Should the Salamander Quad Pro fail to fire correctly immediately shut down the machine and allow it to cool before investigating the problem...

Page 6: ... 4 3 Specification 8 5 Operation 9 5 1 Getting Started 9 5 2 Control Panel 10 5 3 DMX Operation 10 5 4 Shutdown 10 6 Set Up 12 6 1 Setting DMX Channels 12 6 2 Advanced Settings tEC Menu 13 6 2 1 HSI Delay 13 6 2 2 DMX Filter 13 6 2 3 Tilt Switch 14 6 2 4 Staggered delay 14 6 2 5 Firmware version information 14 7 Troubleshooting 15 8 Maintenance 16 8 1 Firing Pin Adjustment 17 8 2 O Ring Replacemen...

Page 7: ...Le Maitre Ltd Salamander Quad Pro User Manual 6 3 Dimensions Dimensions in millimetres ...

Page 8: ...sed design removes the requirement for bulky and expensive propane bottles and high pressure hosing and allows for a choice of fuels making the Salamander Quad Pro ideal for any venue where propane is not permitted Details of the full range of Le Maitre products are available online at www lemaitreltd com and www lemaitreusa com 4 2 Features Flame height from 3 5m to 8 5m Four canister system Mult...

Page 9: ...W 120VAC 60Hz 400W External Fusing EU US 3 15AT 6 3AT Fuel Capacity 4 x 500ml Canister Fuel Type Propane Butane mix OR Ethanol Methanol mix colour specific Effect Duration 30s continuous up to 35 fireballs per canister Control DMX512 5 Channels Igniter 4x Fire Dimensions mm 433 H x 330 W x 260 D Weight 16kg ...

Page 10: ... for daisy chaining multiple DMX units together on a single DMX output from the controller For safety it is advised that such network be reserved for flame units Power is supplied to the Salamander Quad Pro via the blue Neutrik PowerCon socket A suitable mains cable fitted with a blue PowerCon plug must be used to connect the Salamander Quad Pro to a mains supply The white PowerCon socket is a mai...

Page 11: ...address is for the HSI channel the second address is the first of four fire channels The three remaining fire channels will be the three consecutive channels For Example HSI Channel 12 FLAME Channel 2 HSI will be activated by channel 12 The fire channels will be 2 3 4 and 5 The order of the canister channels can be seen in Figure 3 5 4 Shutdown Each of the following steps disables the machine The ...

Page 12: ...ocated at the base of the flue It is recommended that the fire channel is activated with the flash buttons present on most DMX controllers This allows for greater control over the effect produced A brief activation of the channel 0 5 1s will produce a short duration fireball effect A longer activation will produce a tall tongue of flame Any number of fire channels can be activated simultaneously F...

Page 13: ...d input after machine is ready Once fire order disappears the machine is re enabled HSI can be powered back on and HSI delay can begin from the start The machine can cycle between HSI delay and dEr indefinitely if the HSI delay continues to be disrespected 6 Set Up The Salamander Quad Pro is programmed for operation through the control panel see above This must be carried out with all DMX cables u...

Page 14: ...ll temperature when the Salamander Quad Pro is fired This can result in the fuel failing to ignite In addition if the HSI Delay is reduced to 0 the HSI will not activate This allows the firing system to be tested without the HSI active 6 2 2 DMX Filter DMX Filter is indicated by the tEC and HSI LEDs In order to minimise the possibility of incorrect triggering of the Salamander Quad Pro through DMX...

Page 15: ... 6 2 4 Staggered delay Staggered Delay setting is indicated by all LEDs being off Reliable ignition requires a proper air to fuel mixture at the Hot Surface Ignitor HSI Multi canister bursts release a sub optimally large amount of fuel A short single canister burst preceding the main blast ensures proper ignition when an order to fire from multiple cans is received The length of the staggered dela...

Page 16: ...s fully heated The display will stop flashing when the Salamander Quad Pro is ready to fire Incorrect DMX channel Set to correct DMX channel Refer to Set Up instructions Firing solenoid activating but no gas released Empty canister Replace canister Canister nozzle damaged Replace canister Firing pin sticking Remove firing pin and clean or replace o ring Refer to Maintenance instructions Firing pin...

Page 17: ...onsible for events occurring due to incorrect maintenance of this machine Please note All the procedures described in this section should be performed with the Salamander Quad Pro isolated from any power supply after the unit has been allowed to cool for at least 10 minutes The Salamander Quad Pro features two service panels secured by 4xM4 bolts Removal of these service panels allows access to th...

Page 18: ...in opening the canister valve as a canister is installed causing gas to be released The relaxed position of the firing pin can be changed by adjusting the position of the two M5 plain nuts and the washer on the firing pin shaft Winding this assembly further up the pin will reduce the height of the pin while it is in a relaxed state To perform this adjustment 1 Depress the spring 2 Using a 8mm span...

Page 19: ...rs worn frayed or split the O ring should immediately be replaced It might be necessary to cut the O ring out of the canister base using a small blade such as a scalpel The replacement O ring can simply be pressed into place It is recommended that the firing pin O ring is periodically examined for damage Checking the O ring every 6 12 canisters is usually appropriate however this will vary based o...

Page 20: ...he thread on the firing pin A chemically inert lubricant such as general purpose silicone grease must be applied to the O ring before the pin is replaced A thin layer should be applied to the O ring and any excess should be wiped away When the O ring has been replaced re install the firing pin Please note Under no condition should the firing pin be pushed up out of the top if the canister base Thi...

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Page 22: ...turing defects providing that the unit has been regularly serviced by an authorized agent and has only used genuine Le Maitre Canisters Le Maitre Ltd considers all of its products to be safe for use in the application it was intended Le Maitre Ltd takes no responsibility for misuse or incorrect use Always refer to theequipment owner s manual for proper use and be aware of local legislation governi...

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