Le Maitre Ltd.
Salamander User Manual
14
7.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Action
Fuse or circuit
breakers blowing
when HSI activated
Too many Salamanders
on single supply
Assign HSIs different DMX channels and stagger
activation
Faulty HSI
Refer to Maintenance instructions / contact Le
Maitre
HSI element in contact
with chassis
Return to correct position. HSI might need to be
replaced.
HSI not heating
HSI Delay set below 10
Set HSI Delay to above 10 (101 recommended.)
Refer to Set-Up Instructions.
Incorrect DMX channel
Set to correct DMX channel. Refer to Set-Up
HSI stuck in heating
delay (display
constantly flashing)
HSI disconnected
Re-connect HSI. Refer to Maintenance
instructions / contact Le Maitre.
Firing solenoid not
activating
HSI still heating
Wait until HSI is fully heated. The display will
stop flashing when the Salamander 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 too low.
Increase firing pin height. Refer to Maintenance
instructions.
No response from unit Tilt lock-out engaged
Position on a level surface and turn unit off and
on again.
DMX signal not received Check DMX controller and test cables.
Gas leaking when
canister is installed
Firing pin too high.
Reduce firing pin height. Refer to Maintenance
instructions.
