SHOWTEC QUATRO 50462, Manual

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Maintenance
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be
inspected by an expert after every four years in the course of an acceptance test.
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be
inspected by a skilled person once a year.
The following points have to be considered during the inspection:
1. All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must
not be corroded.
2. There may not be any deformations on housings, fixations and installation spots.
3. Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing.
4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue.
The Showtec Quatro requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean.
Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply, and
then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Wipe glass clean with glass cleaner and
a soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
The glass will require weekly cleaning, as smoke-fluid tends to build up residues, reducing the light-output
very quickly. The cooling-fan should be cleaned monthly with a soft brush.
Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the DMX and audio connections
with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying
electric power.
Changing the Lamp
1. Disconnect mains power supply, and allow 15 minutes to cool down. Loosen the 6 screws of housing.
2. Gently remove the metal housing.
3. Follow directions for installing a new lamp, page 7.
Replacing a Fuse
You don’t have to replace a fuse on this device. The fuse is an automatic fuse, which means in case of a
power surge, short-circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply, you simply have to pull the reset-lever
on the back, and the Quatro will function as before.
You may want to check why the problem occurred, so you can prevent this in the future.
Troubleshooting
No Light, No Movement
This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps
below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following
steps.
If the light effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician.
Response: Suspect two potential problem areas: the power supply, the lamp, the fuse.
1. Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply.
2. The lamp. Replace the old lamp with a new one with the same specifications. See page 7 for
replacing lamps.
No Response to DMX
Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card
malfunction.
1. Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power.
Try your DMX control again.
2. Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault. Does the controller operate properly with
other DMX products ? If not, take the controller in for repair. If so, take the DMX cable and the light
effect to a qualified technician.