BJ Live SHX Bubble Tube User manual

User's Manual
Product name
Version
February 2017
References included in this manual
BJ-ETBS
SHX Bubble Tube
Installation Guide

Installation Guide
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 can be used in many places, it only requires a
power supply, although ideally it should be used in dark rooms
for maximum effect.
Safety Precautions

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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.
1. Product components
1. Bubble tube
2. Protective box for the electronics
3. DMX cable
4. Power supply
5. Control box
6. *Kit of balls / fish for bubble tube (sold separately)
(1)
(5)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Installation Guide
SHX bubble tube
2. Pre-installation requirements
-A 230V power supply must be provided for the tube.
-A DMX connection must be provided for the tube control.
-If you want to control more elements from the tube a second DMX
connection must be provided to continue the signal.
3. Installation
-Remove the protective film from the methacrylate tube
-Lift the protective box by loosening the side screws.
-Connect the DMX cables (1)
-Connect the power cable securing the connection with the fixing nut.
(2)
-Connect the bubble control switch if required. (3)
(1)
(2)
(3)

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-Reassemble the electronics protective box, ensuring the air pipes are not
bent or obstructed.
-Position the tube in the final position.
-Fill the tube with clean water (if any water is spilled, dry it).
4. Start up
The SHX bubble tube is pre-configured for use with the SHX System.
Check that the tube's lighting can be controlled from the SHX Control
software.
Also check that the bubbles can be connected and disconnected.
If you have connected a switch to control the bubbles, check its operation.
4.1 DMX configuration
-DMX address: 128
4.2 Control via radiofrequency
Radiofrequency codes to control the bubbles:
Code 43: ON / OFF
Code 74: OFF
Code 89: ON
5. Maintenance and cleaning
-The tube must be disconnected from the power supply before cleaning.
-Never use chemical or abrasive products to clean the tube.
-Clean the surface of the bubble tube regularly to ensure maximum visual
effect and good hygiene.
-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.

Installation Guide
SHX bubble tube
5.1 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.
Electrical specifications
-Power supply: 230Vac 50Hz - 12Vdc / 5A
-Power: 30W
Recycling
Electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste
Dispose of the product at an electronic waste collection
point or your specialist distributor.
Place the packaging material in the cardboard, paper and plastic
recycling bins.
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.

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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.
Calle Mare de Déu del Coll, 70,Local
08023 Barcelona
Spain
t.+34 93 285 04 37
fax + 34 93 553 56 34|
[email protected]