Le Maitre Ltd.
Salamander User Manual
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5.
Operation
5.1.
Getting Started
Remove the Salamander from all packaging and place on a flat, stable surface.
Prior to use, the Salamander 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 a canister of Le Maitre Chameleon or Salamander flame fuel by screwing the canister into the
brass canister base. 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 via the blue Neutrik PowerCon socket. A suitable mains cable
fitted with a blue PowerCon plug must be used to connect the Salamander to a mains supply. The
white PowerCon socket is a mains through connector allowing multiple Salamander 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’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 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 a canister, 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
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