BJ Live SHX Bubble Tube User manual

User's Manual
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February 2017
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SHX Bubble Tube
User's Manual

User's Manual
SHX bubble tube
Please read the whole manual before you start.
The product should always be used under
adult supervision.
Do not move or tip the tube once it is filled with water. For this
reason it should be placed in the final position before filling.
During filling and emptying, the tube must be disconnected from
the power supply.
Never use chemical or abrasive products to clean the tube.
To ensure stability if it is not used with the specific base it can be
secured using the product's clamp. (Not supplied with the
product).
The bubble tube is designed to create an optical effect and users
can touch and hug the tube, however, the tube should never be
shaken, overturned or hit with hard objects.
Safety Precautions

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1. Introduction to the product
The bubble tube produces an extreme visual effect with very smooth colour
changes. The effect is accompanied by bubbles circulating upwards
stimulating visual tracking.
This model is suitable for rooms with SHX system, offering unlimited control
options with any SHX elements.
It is possible to amplify the tracking effect by placing beads inside the tube
(see our catalogue or ask us for available models).
2. Product components
1. Bubble tube
2. Protective box for the electronics
3. DMX cable
4. Power supply
5. Control box
*Kit of balls / fish for bubble tube (sold separately)
(1)
(5)
(2)
(3)
(4)

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SHX bubble tube
3. Before you start: conditions for correct operation
-The bubble tube is ready to use, just fill the tube with clean water,
leaving a gap at the top of 8 to 10cm.
-After it is filled with water, two electrical connections must be made.
If you want to control the bubbles via switch, it must be connected to
the switch input on the tube's electronics.
4. Using the product
-The colour of the tube can be controlled from the SHX software.
-You can also control the bubble activation from the same software.

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-If a switch is connected to the tube control input, the bubbles can be
controlled independently from the software's operation.
-The bubbles can also be controlled from the environment controllers.
The codes to control the bubbles are:
Code 43: ON / OFF
Code 74: OFF
Code 89: ON
5. Maintenance and cleaning
-Clean the surface of the bubble tube regularly to ensure maximum visual
effect and good hygiene.
-The tube must be disconnected from the power supply before cleaning.
-Never use chemical or abrasive products to clean the tube.
-Clean the tube and the base from the top downwards using soapy water
and a soft cloth.
-Thoroughly dry the surface of the tube and the base and wait one hour
to connect to the power supply.
-When you notice the water turning cloudy, it must be changed.
1.1 Emptying the water from the tube
-The tube should be disconnected from the power supply before emptying
the water.
-Do not empty the tube by tipping it when it is full. You can empty it
using drainage pumps.
-If soap is used to clean the tube on the inside, ensure no traces of soap
remain, to prevent foam forming with the bubbles.

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6. Additional information
If the tube configuration is lost, see the Installation Guide
DMX address: 128
Warranty
Within the legal warranty period we agree to rectify for free by repairing or
replacing defects in the product derived from defective materials or
manufacturing defects.
Any unauthorised alteration or modifications to the product will void this
warranty.
Contacting technical and after-sales service
If you find any damage or any material is missing please contact our
technical service for assistance.
Any damage or breakage caused during transport must be notified within
three days of receipt.

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User's Manual
SHX bubble tube
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