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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

Problem 

Probable Cause(s) 

Suggested Remedy

Contact nearest Service Center 
for repair

Ensure Main Power Switch is on

Press Standby Button on The Remote 
Control Panel.  Red Power Indicator 
light on the Remote Control Panel 
will illuminate.

Check to make sure machine is 
plugged in properly.  Check the cir-
cuit breaker.

Machine will not produce 
smoke when Fog Button  
is pressed

Smoke output is weak

Machine does not 
heat up

Contact nearest Service Center 
for repair

Ensure Main Power Switch is on

Wait 7-10 minutes until green 
Ready Indicator light illuminates

Rotate Fog Level Knob clockwise

Rotate the Fog Level Knob clockwise

Ensure filter is submerged

See the Priming the System section 
of the manual

Contact nearest Service Center 
for repair

Machine produces smoke 
intermittently when fog 
button is not pressed

Turn timers off by pressing Timer 
Button.  Green Timer Indicator light 
should not be illuminated.

Additional help and information can be found contacting Tempest.

Machine has overheated and 
internal thermal fuse is blown

Machine is not turned on

Machine is in Standby mode

No power at AC cable inlet

Machine not turned on

Main fuse is blown

Machine not at  
operating temperature

Fog level set to zero

Smoke output control is too low

Machine requires priming

Heat exchanger is clogged

Timer is engaged

Fluid filter above fluid line

Summary of Contents for Shadow Nightfall

Page 1: ...N i g h t f a l l...

Page 2: ...the Detachable Remote Control Panel 8 Multi Link 8 Using the Remote Control Panel 8 Using Timers 8 9 Using Multi Link 9 Changing Fluid 9 Running Dry 10 Priming the System 10 Powering Down 10 Ducting...

Page 3: ...Nightfall other than genuine Rosco Smoke Simulation Fluids as they have not been tested for optimal performance and safety considerations Doing so may damage the machine and will void the warranty Not...

Page 4: ...machine that shows signs of improper use Even slight damage may be an indication of a major problem If the machine looks questionable use it only under strict observation If the machine shows any unu...

Page 5: ...eave the machine switched on for prolonged periods of time without producing fog Do Not Enclose the machine Do Not Install the machine in such a fashion that the operator cannot see the whole machine...

Page 6: ...et that allows for multiple machines to be daisy chained together and controlled from a single Remote Control Panel Main Power Switch Turns unit on or off by con trolling the flow of power to the unit...

Page 7: ...s engaged Fog Level Knob Rotate to set the desired amount of smoke output Higher numbers indicate more smoke Output is controlled by pump speed increasing and sending more smoke fluid into the heat ex...

Page 8: ...Slide the bottle cap along the tube and tighten the cap onto the bottle Take precautions to avoid fluid spills All Shadow machines are primed at the factory with a small amount of fluid No additional...

Page 9: ...nel from the unit loosen the thumb screws and lift the panel from its recessed mount A 15 foot 4 5m cable is provided to allow the machine to be operated at a distance If needed a longer 3 pin XLR cab...

Page 10: ...time that the machine waits before starting to produce smoke again The numeric settings on the timer knobs are relative settings and do not correspond to specific seconds or minutes See the table bel...

Page 11: ...is shut off If the machine will be unused for an extended period of time follow the Storage and Shipment instructions listed under Maintenance to prepare the machine for long term storage DUCTING SMOK...

Page 12: ...te Fog Level Knob clockwise Rotate the Fog Level Knob clockwise Ensure filter is submerged See the Priming the System section of the manual Contact nearest Service Center for repair Machine produces s...

Page 13: ...sure optimal performance The Air Input Connection was designed to pro vide a fast and efficient method of cleaning the heat exchanger by purging it of residual fluid and build up using compressed air...

Page 14: ...e continuous Warm up time 7 10 minutes Control and programming Control options timer remote Fluid system Capacity 120v 4 liters 240v 5 litres Fluid consumption 3 6 liters hour Connections Remote Multi...

Page 15: ...14 Dimensions Dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters...

Page 16: ...damage to the Rosco product caused by parts not manufactured distrib uted or certified by Rosco Rosco is not obligated to provide warranty service should the product fail to be properly maintained or...

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Page 18: ...NOTES...

Page 19: ...NOTES...

Page 20: ...Tempest Technology Corporation 4708 N Blythe Avenue Fresno CA 93722 t 559 277 7577 f 559 277 7579 response tempest us com www tempest us com...

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