Beamz Rage 1800 Snow User manual

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Rage 1800 Snow
Ref. nr.: 160.727
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI
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ENGLISH
Congratulations to the purchase of this Beamz product. Please read this manual thoroughly prior to using the product in order to
benefit fully from all features.
Read the manual prior to using the product. Follow the instructions in order not to invalidate the warranty. Take all precautions
to avoid fire and/or electrical shock. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician in order to avoid electrical shock.
Keep the manual for future reference.
- Prior to using the product, please ask advice from a
specialist. When the unit is switched on for the first time,
some smell may occur. This is normal and will disappear
after a while.
- The unit contains voltage carrying parts. Therefore, do
NOT open the housing.
- Do not place metal objects or pour liquids into the
product. This may cause electrical shock and
malfunction.
- Do not place the product near heat sources such as
radiators, etc. Do not place the unit on a vibrating
surface. Do not cover the ventilation holes.
- The product is not suitable for continuous use.
- Be careful with the mains lead and do not damage it. A
faulty or damaged mains lead can cause electrical shock
and malfunction.
- When unplugging the product from a mains outlet,
always pull the plug, never the lead.
- Do not plug or unplug the unit with wet hands.
- If the plug and/or the mains lead are damaged, they
need to be replaced by a qualified technician.
- If the product is damaged to such an extent that internal
parts are visible, do NOT plug the unit into a mains outlet
and DO NOT switch the product on. Contact your dealer.
Do NOT connect the product to a rheostat or dimmer.
- To avoid fire and shock hazard, do not expose the
product to rain and moisture.
- All repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician
only.
- Connect the product to an earthed mains outlet (220-
240Vac/50Hz) protected by a 10-16A fuse.
- During a thunderstorm or if the product will not be used
for a longer period of time, unplug it from the mains. The
rule is: Unplug it from the mains when not in use.
- If the product has not been used for a longer period of
time, condensation may occur. Let the unit reach room
temperature before you switch it on. Never use the
product in humid rooms or outdoors.
- During operation, the housing becomes very hot. Do not
touch it during operation and immediately after.
- To prevent accidents in companies, you must follow the
applicable guide lines and follow the instructions.
- Secure the product with an extra safety chain if the unit is
ceiling mount. Use a truss system with clamps. Make
sure nobody stands in the mounting area. Mount the
effect at least 50cm away from inflammable material and
leave at least 1-meter space on every side to ensure
sufficient cooling.
- This product contains high intensity LEDs. Do not look
into the LED light to prevent damage to your eyes.
- Do not repeatedly switch the product on and off. This
shortens the life time.
- Keep the unit out of the reach of children. Do not leave
the unit unattended.
- Do not use cleaning sprays to clean switches. The
residues of these sprays cause deposits of dust and
grease. In case of malfunction, always seek advice from
a specialist.
- Only operate the product with clean hands.
- Do not force the controls.
- If the product has fallen, always have it checked by a
qualified technician before you switch the product on
again.
- Do not use chemicals to clean the unit. They damage the
varnish. Only clean the product with a dry cloth.
- Keep away from electronic equipment that may cause
interference.
- Only use original spares for repairs, otherwise serious
damage and/or dangerous radiation may occur.
- Switch the product off prior to unplugging it from the
mains and/or other equipment. Unplug all leads and
cables prior to moving the product.
- Make sure that the mains lead cannot be damaged when
people walk on it. Check the mains lead before every use
for damages and faults!
- The mains voltage is 220-240Vac/50Hz. Check if power
outlet match. If you travel, make sure that the mains
voltage of the country is suitable for this product.
- Keep the original packing material so that you can
transport the product in safe conditions
This mark attracts the attention of the user to high voltages that are present inside the housing and that are of sufficient
magnitude to cause a shock hazard.
This mark attracts the attention of the user to important instructions that are contained in the manual and that he should
read and adhere to.
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS. This can damage your eyes. Persons who are subject to epileptic
attacks should be aware of the effects that this light effect may have on them.
The product has been certified CE. It is prohibited to make any changes to the product. They would invalidate the CE certificate
and their guarantee!
NOTE: To make sure that the unit will function normally, it must be used in rooms with a temperature between 5°C/41°F and
35°C/95°F.
Electric products must not be put into household waste. Please bring them to a recycling centre. Ask your local authorities or your
dealer about the way to proceed. The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other.
Specifications can be changed without prior notice.
prior notice.
Do not attempt to make any repairs yourself. This would invalid your warranty. Do not make any changes to the product. This would also
invalid your warranty. The warranty is not applicable in case of accidents or damages caused by inappropriate use or disrespect of the
warnings contained in this manual. Beamz cannot be held responsible for personal injuries caused by a disrespect of the safety
recommendations and warnings. This is also applicable to all damages in whatever form.

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UNPACKING INSTRUCTION
CAUTION! Immediately upon receiving the product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are
present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if
any parts appear damage from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the package and all packing
materials. In the event that the product must be returned to the factory, it is important that the product be returned in the original
factory box and packing.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The
arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
POWERSUPPLY
On the label on the backside of the product is indicated on this type of power supply must be connected. Check that the mains
voltage corresponds to this, all other voltages than specified, the light effect can be irreparably damaged. The product must also
be directly connected to the mains and may be used. No dimmer or adjustable power supply.
Always connect the device to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the device has an appropriate
electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
INSTALLATION
Attention:
•The suspension construction should be such that it can support 10 times the weight of the product per hour.
•Always use the supplied mounting bracket to hang the product.
•The product should be attached to the supplied mounting bracket using a mounting clamp (not included).
•The product must always be secured by means of a safety cable.
•Make sure that no individual stands or can walk under the product during installation, repair, etc.
•The user is responsible for the product, its installation and the safety of the whole. If the user is not able to do so, an
external expert must always be called in to check the product and take responsibility.
•The user must have the product and the installation checked at least once a year by an external expert for safety,
technical operation, etc. The user must also have the product and the installation checked by an external expert at
least once a year.
•Keep out of the reach of children.
•For indoor use only.
DISPLAY
Via the Menu key, you can adjust the desired settings. After pressing the menu, the display shows the following settings:
1. Man Vol Out xxx%.
Adjust the manual volume output within the range of 0% to 100% by means
of the Up/Down keys.
2. Interval Set xxxS
Adjust the interval between 1 to 100S by means of the Up-/Down keys.
3. Duration Set xxxS
Adjust the duration between 1 to 100S.
4. Volume Out xxx%
Adjust the volume output during the timer function within the range of 0-
100%
5. DMX 512 #xxx
Adjust the DMX address for DMX control.
6. Wind For Class xx
NO FUNCTION for this model.
7. Angel Set xx%
NO FUNCTION for this model.
CAUTION: Please consider the respective national norms during the
installation! The installation must only be carried out by an
authorized employee or dealers!

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TIMER CONTROL
Press the Timer key to activate the timer function. The display shows the adjusted interval and the device counts the seconds
down to "0". After that, the fog emission is triggered at the volume adjusted under "Volume Out". The duration depends on the
settings adjusted under "Duration Set". If you wish to deactivate the timer function, press the Timer key once more.
Manual control (locked)
Press the Lock button for immediate triggering of the fog emission at the volume adjusted under "Man Volume". Press the lock
button more in order to stop the fog emission.
Manual control (100% output)
Press the Manual key for immediate triggering of the fog emission at 100 % volume. Let the Manual key loose in order to stop
the fog emission.
DMX-512 CONNECTION
If you are using a standard DMX controller, you can connect the DMX-output of the controller directly to the DMX-
input of the first unit in a DMX-chain. Always connect the output of one unit with the input of the next unit until all
units are connected. If you use a controller with 5 pin DMX connection you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter.
At the last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor between signal (-) and signal (+)
into a 3-pin XLR connector and plug this into the DMX output of the last fixture in the chain.
Address Setup:
Press the MODE button a number of times until Add appears on the display, with the UP / DOWN buttons the start address may
be set. The start address is defined as a first channel to which the machine will respond to. Check that there are no overlapping
channels used!
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
The wireless remote control have 4 buttons. Press one of the buttons (A,B,C or D) and the machine will produce
snow as long as you press the button.
CLEANING
After each use and before storing the device, use clean distilled water for cleaning the machine.
Procedure:
1. Turn off the power and pull out the plug from the socket.
2. Remove snow fluid from the tank.
3. Add clean distilled water in the tank.
4. Plug the power lead and switch power on.
5. Run the machine until the tank is almost empty. Caution: Do not let the pump run dry!
Caution: Do not refill the tank with snow fluid if storing the snow machine.
REPLACING THE FUSE
If the fuse is defective, replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type and value. Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead.
Procedure: Step 1: Open the fuse holder on the rear panel with a fitting screwdriver.
Step 2: Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.
Step 3: Install the new fuse in the fuse holder.
Step 4: Replace the fuse holder in the housing.
ACCESSORIES
High quality snow fluid on water basis, specially designed for Beamz snow machines guarantees a
trouble-free use.
1 litre pack Snowfluid, Ref no. 160.578
5 litre pack Snowfluid, Ref no. 160.579