Le Maitre Ltd.
Salamander Quad Pro User Manual
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5.
Operation
5.1.
Getting Started
Remove the Salamander Quad Pro from all packaging and place on a flat, stable surface.
Prior to use, the Salamander Quad Pro should be inspected for damage. If the unit is found to be
damaged, it should be removed from service immediately, and referred to Le Maitre for servicing
and repair.
Install four canisters of Le Maitre Chameleon or Salamander flame fuel by screwing the canisters into
the brass canister bases. Be careful not to over-tighten the canister as this risks damage to the
canister, the canister base, and the seals within the canister base.
Unlike other flame effect systems, no gas should leave the canister as it is being installed. If escaping
gas is detected, immediately remove the canister. The most probable cause is the tension of the
spring supporting the firing pin. Refer to the Maintenance instructions for correct adjustment of this
spring.
The unit is controlled via DMX protocol (see section 5.3). Plug in your DMX control into the DMX IN
socket. DMX OUT socket allows 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 mains through connector allowing multiple
Salamander Quad Pro to be powered from a single mains supply.
Please note:
The blue Powercon must only ever be used as a mains input, and the white
Powercon must only ever be used as a mains through / output.
Please note:
Electrically, the Salamander Quad Pro’s fuse and power switch are located
after the mains through socket. This means the mains through socket will always be live
while the Salamander Quad Pro is connected to a live mains supply, even if the unit is
switched off, or the fuse has blown.
The power switch isolates the unit from the power socket – put it in ON position in order to turn on the
machine. When turned on and loaded with canisters, the unit should be treated as if it could fire at any
moment.
Immediately move to safe distance after turning the machine on and never adjust settings
while canisters are fitted.
