Le Maitre Ltd.
Wireless SQP User Manual
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Machine will automatically shut down when battery voltage drops excessively and will not turn on
if it is too low. This protects the battery from damage due to extreme discharging.
Warning:
Damage may still occur if machine remains with battery isolation switch in ON position
for a prolonged period of time. Charge battery back to full as soon as possible in such cases.
5.2.2
Pre-inspection
Prior to use, the WSQP should be inspected for damage. If the unit is found to be damaged, it should be
removed from service immediately, serial number noted and referred to Le Maitre for servicing and repair.
Make sure that the power lead is not plugged in, key switch and the red Battery Isolation Switch are both in
the OFF position – this ensures no power is supplied to the machine.
Additionally, perform the following safety checks:
o
Ensure there are no restrictions immediately on/above the flue.
o
Regularly check the O-ring on the firing pin. Add Silicone grease if dry.
o
Assess the effect of wind or other air current on the safety radius.
o
Check overhead height of all structures is adequate to not impede the trajectory of the flame.
o
Check O-ring in canister base is present and not damaged.
o
Check the spark ignitor is clean.
o
Check E-stop operation results in machine shutdown
5.2.3
Installing canisters
Install four canisters of Le Maitre Chameleon Flame Fuel or Le Maitre Salamander Flame Fuel by screwing
the canisters into the brass canister bases. You are can use a different type of Le Maitre flame fuel for each
slot. Ensure each canister is fully screwed in, however 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 fluid should leave the canister as it is being installed.
If escaping fluid
is detected, immediately remove the canister.
If the canister itself is in good condition, the most probable
cause is the tension of the spring supporting the firing pin - refer to the maintenance section 7.1.
5.2.4
Switching the machine on (start-up sequence)
Make sure the red battery isolation switch is OFF. Connect the E-STOP link to the machine, which can be as
simple as a wire across the terminals, or a relay contact, or whatever you are using as your emergency cut-
off switch. It is recommended that use of dummy E-STOP is limited to charging and setting up or inspecting
settings. Use of proper E-STOP is strongly advised whenever firing.
Without shorting the E-STOP inputs the
machine will not power on, regardless of the status of the power switch, or key switch
.
Power is supplied to the WSQP via an internal battery. The red ON/OFF switch completely disconnects the
battery from the circuitry, so after connecting a valid E-STOP,
switch the red switch to the ON position.
The key switch in the TEST position does not allow the machine to ARM, or provide power to the solenoids
or spark electrode. This provides a safe mode for setup, remote syncing, as well as basic system and
communication link testing.
To allow arming and firing, change the key switch to the ARM position. Ensure controls are not set to ARM
when you (or any other people or flammable objects) are near a machine in this state.
When the key is
turned to the ARM position, treat the machine as if it could fire at any time
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