Chauvet Hurricane User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before you Begin................................................................................3
What is Included............................................................................................3
Unpacking Instructions..................................................................................3
Claims...................................................................................................................3
Text Conventions ..........................................................................................3
Icons.............................................................................................................3
Document Information...................................................................................3
Product at a Glance.......................................................................................4
Safety Notes .................................................................................................4
2. Introduction.........................................................................................5
Product Overview..........................................................................................5
3. Setup...................................................................................................6
AC Power......................................................................................................6
Fuse Replacement.................................................................................................6
Mounting.......................................................................................................7
Orientation.............................................................................................................7
Rigging..................................................................................................................7
4. Operation ............................................................................................8
Manual Local Operation ................................................................................8
Manual Remote Operation.............................................................................8
Timer Remote Operation...............................................................................8
Wireless Remote Operation.........................................................................10
5. Technical Information ......................................................................11
Product Maintenance ..................................................................................11
Storage.......................................................................................................11
General Troubleshooting.............................................................................12
Contact Procedure ......................................................................................13
CHAUVET® Contact Information.................................................................13
Returning Products to CHAUVET®..............................................................13
6. Technical Specifications..................................................................14

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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is
Included
•1 x Hurricane™ 901
•Wired Remote
•1 x Power Cord
•1 x Warranty Card
•1 x Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in
which you received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above
and that they are all in good condition.
Claims If
the material inside the container (this product and any other accessory included with it)
appears damaged from shipping, or if the container shows signs of mishandling, notify
the shipper immediately, not CHAUVET®, upon reception of the damaged merchandise.
Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition,
retain the container and all the packing material for inspection.
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
or concealed damage, you should make claims to CHAUVET®
within seven (7) days of
receiving the merchandise.
Text
Conventions
Convention Meaning
<Menu>
A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
1~512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Claims
A section or chapter in this document
Settings
A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the
operating mode/current status)
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Icons
Icon Meaning
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration, or
operation information. Failure to comply with this information may
render the fixture partially or completely inoperative, cause
damage to the fixture, or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the fixture from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical,
information.
Document
Information
The information and specifications contained in this document
are subject to change
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
omissions that may appear in this manual. CHAUVET®
reserves the right to update the
existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions.
You can download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved
Printed in P.R.C.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America
Author
Date
Editor
Date
A. Leon 06/11/13 T. Yeago 06/17/13

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Product at a
Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
x
Outdoor Use
x
Fixed voltage (120 V / 230 V)
P
Sound Activated
x
Replaceable Fuse
P
DMX
x
User Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
x
Duty Cycle
x
Safety Notes
Please read the following notes carefully before starting to work with this product. They
include important safety information about its installation, usage, and maintenance.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing
the fuse.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect this product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•If mounting this product overhead, always secure it to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
•Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
•Do not mount this product on a flammable surface (linoleum, carpet, wood, paper,
carton, plastic, etc.)
•This product’s nozzle is very hot during operation and it remains hot for a long time
after operation has stopped.
•
The fog exits the nozzle at a very high temperature. Keep a minimum distance of 6.5
ft (2 m) from the nozzle to the nearest object.
•Do not use this product as a space heater.
•Do not add flammable liquids (alcohol, perfume, gasoline, kerosene, solvents, etc.)
to the flog fluid.
•Avoid ingesting the fog fluid. If that happens, immediately call the medical
emergency number (911 in the US) and seek help.
•Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
•This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose this fixture to rain or moisture.
•Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces.
•Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer pack.
•Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
•Never carry this product from the power cord. Always use the mounting bracket.
•The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this
product at higher temperatures.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
•Never try to repair this product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center.
•
Use only CHAUVET® water-based fog fluid.
•Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,
be sure that they also receive this document.

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2.INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
Fluid tank cap
Mounting holes
Mounting bracket
Nozzle
Bracket
adjustment
knob
Safety loop
Fluid tank
Remote connector
Manual fog button
Power input
Fuse holder
Fluid level
indicator
Power switch
Back Panel

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3.SETUP
AC Power This product has a fixed voltage power supply and it can work with an input voltage of
either 120 V, 60 Hz or 230 V, 50 Hz, depending on the specific model.
Make sure that the model of your Hurricane™ 901
fogger matches the voltage of
the power outlet to which you want to connect it, whe
ther 120 V or 230 V.
Connecting this product to the wrong input voltage would
void its warranty and it
may permanently damage the Hurricane™ 901.
To determine the power requirements for
this product (circuit breaker, power outlet, and
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect this product to a protected circuit
(circuit breaker or fuse),
making sure that it has
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect this product to
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement
This product uses an F 10 A, 250 V fuse
. Follow the instructions below to change it in
case it blows.
Disconnect this product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
1) Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder and pry it out
of its housing.
2) Remove the blown fuse from its holder and replace it with a fuse of the exact same
type and rating.
3) Insert the fuse holder back into its place, and reconnect power.
Always replace a blown fuse with a good fuse of the same type and rating.
Although the safety cap does have room for a spare fuse, this product ships with
no spare fuse.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fusel
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap

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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual).
Orientation The Hurricane™ 901
may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room
for ventilation around it.
Rigging
Before deciding on a location for this product, always make sure that it will be easy to
access the unit for maintenance and fluid replenishment purposes.
Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting this product can
support its weight. Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for
weight information.
When mounting this product overhead, always use a safety cable.
Mount the fixture
securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
When rigging this product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp
of appropriate
weight capacity. The bracket has a 13 mm hole, which is appropriate for this purpose.
The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product
to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs using your bare hands.
Using tools could damage the knobs.
The rubber feet allow for
surface mounting. When mounting this fixture on the floor,
make sure that the fixture and its cables are away from people and vehicles. Refer to the
Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual)
Mounting Diagram
Bracket
adjustment
knob
Mounting holes
Mounting
bracket
Safety
loop
Clamp (not
included)

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4.OPERATION
Manual Local
Operation To operate the Hurricane™ 901, do the following:
1) Plug the fog machine into power and turn the power switch to the fixture on.
2) Press <FOG> on the rear of the fog machine to trigger the fog output. The fog will
start.
3) Release the button to stop the fog output.
Manual
Remote
Operation
The Hurricane™ 901
comes with a wired
manual remote control (model FC-M)
. This
control allows the user to start and stop the fog
output.
To operate this product, follow the instructions
below:
1) Plug the fog machine into power and turn
the power switch to the fixture on.
2) Plug in the wired manual remote FC-M into
the Remote Control socket on the rear of
the fog machine.
3) Press <FOG> on the remote to trigger the
fog output. The fog will start.
4) Release the button to stop the fog output.
The Hurricane™ 901 unit may stop producing fog to allow for fluid reheating after
a period of continuous fog output. This is a normal occurrence.
Timer Remote
Operation The Hurricane™ 901
can operate with the
optional wired timer remote control (model
FC-
T). This control allows the user to start and
stop the fog output manually, as well as to
operate the Hurricane™ 901 in timer mode.
To operate this product, follow the instructions
below:
1) Plug the fog machine into power and turn
the power switch to the fixture on
2) Plug in the wired timer remote FC-T into the
Remote Control socket on the rear of the
fog machine.
Timer operation
1) Press and latch <TIMER ON/OFF> on the
FC-T remote. The yellow LED should
illuminate.
2) Use the INTERVAL knob to adjust the time
between bursts of fog.
3) Use the DURATION knob to adjust the
duration of each burst of fog.
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Continued from previous page
Timer Remote
Operation
(Cont.)
Manual Continuous Operation
1) For continuous operation, press and latch <CONTINUOUS> on the FC-T remote.
The red LED should illuminate.
2) The Hurricane™ 901 will continue generating fog until you press <CONTINUOUS>
again to unlatch it.
Make sure to press <CONTINUOUS> again to stop the fog output.
Manual Burst Operation
1) For burst operation, press <MANUAL>on the FC-T remote. The green LED should
illuminate.
2) The Hurricane™ 901 will continue generating fog until you release <MANUAL>.
The Hurricane™ 901 unit may stop producing fog to allow for fluid reheating after
a period of continuous fog output. This is a normal occurrence.

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Wireless
Remote
Operation
The Hurricane™ 901 can operate with the optional wireless remote control (model
FC-W). This control allows the user to start and stop the fog output manually without the
limitations of the wired remote controls.
The FC-
W consists of a receiver and a key chain transmitter. The transmitter has four
control buttons, each of them assigned to a specific channel. The receiver has four DIP
switches
to tune it on one of those four channels. This allows the operator to control up
to four independent Hurricane™ 901
units. It is also possible to control more than four
Hurricane™ 901 units by assigning the same
receiving channel to more than one
Hurricane™ 901 unit.
To operate this product, follow the instructions below:
1) Plug the fog machine into power and turn the power switch to the fixture on.
2) Plug in the wireless remote control receiver FC-W into the Remote Control socket on
the rear of the fog machine.
3) Select the receiving channel by configuring the DIP switch as follows:
Channel DIP Switches
1 2 3 4
1
ON
Off Off Off
2
Off
ON
Off
Off
3 Off Off ON Off
4 Off Off Off ON
4) Press the corresponding button on the FC-W transmitter and the Hurricane™ 901
will output fog for as long as you keep that button pressed.
The Hurricane™ 901 unit may stop producing fog to allow for fluid reheating after
a period of continuous fog output. This is a normal occurrence.
Red LED
(Send)
Fog
Triggers
Antenna
Key chain
Loop
Sliding
Key Cover
Receiver
Transmitter
Green
LED
(Ready)
Red LED
(Heating)
DIP
Switches

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5.TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Product
Maintenance
Do not allow the haze machine to become contaminated. After every 40 hours of
continuous operation, use Chauvet® Fog Cleaner Quart (or a solution of 80% distilled
water
and 20% distilled vinegar) through the system to prevent the accumulation of
particulate matter in the heating element is recommended.
The recommended cleaning regimen is as follows:
1. Empty all haze liquid from the machine.
2. Add cleaning solution to tank.
3. Plug unit in and allow it to warm up.
4. Run the unit in a well-
ventilated area until the tank is almost empty. Do not
allow the pump to run dry.
5. Cleaning is now complete. Refill with haze
liquid. Run the machine briefly to
clear any cleaning solution from the pump and heater.
Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) was specifically developed by Chauvet® to clean your
Hurricane™ 901. Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your
product.
Storage
Before storing this product, FCQ through the system as
described in the cleaning
method above. This will help to avoid any particles condensing inside the pump or
heater.
Test-run your Hurricane™ 901 on a monthly basis to achieve the best performance.

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General Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Action
Circuit breaker
or fuse keeps
blowing
•Excessive load on the circuit •Make sure that the total load
does not exceed 80% of the
breaker or fuse nominal
current
•Short circuit along the
power lines
•Check the power lines and
power cords
Product does
not power up
•No energy on power outlet
•Check power outlet
•
Change to another outlet
•Loose or damaged power
cord
•Check the power cord
•Blown fuse •Replace blown fuse with a
good one of the same type
and rating
•
Internal problem
•
Send product for repair
Product does
not output fog
•No fluid
•Turn the product off and
replenish the fog fluid (use
only Chauvet fog fluid)
•Heater or pump clogged
•Use Chauvet cleaner to free
the path.
•Wired remote disconnected
or defective •Make sure that the remote is connected
•Try the remote on another
HURRICANE™ 901
•Inappropriate wired remote
operation •Read the instructions for both wired remote units
•Wireless remote receiver
not connected
•Make sure that the wireless
remote receiver is
connected
•Wireless remote transmitter
ran out of battery
•Replace battery on wireless
remote transmitter
•Wireless remote pair needs
configuration
•Make sure to configure the
wireless remote pair as per
the instructions in this
manual
•
Internal problem
•
Send the product for repair
If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact
CHAUVET® Technical Support.

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Contact
Procedure In case you need to return a product or request support, follow the procedure below:
•If you live in the US, contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).
•If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below).
•If you live in any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your
distributor of record. Refer to our Web site for contact details of distributors outside
the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland.
CHAUVET®
Contact
Information
World Headquarters
CHAUVET®
General Information
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]
United Kingdom & Ireland
CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.
General Information
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support
Voice: [phone] (Press 4)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Technical Support
Email: [e-mail]
World Wide Web
www.chauvetlighting.com
World Wide Web
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of
record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to
them. Visit our website for contact details.
Returning
Products to
CHAUVET®
Call the corresponding CHAUVET®
Tech Support office and request a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the fixture. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
return.
You must send the merchandise prepaid
, in its original box, and with its original packing
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET®
will refuse any product
returned without an RMA number.
DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly
affixed label.
Before sending the product, clearly write
the following information on a piece of paper
and place it inside the box:
•Your name
•Your address
•Your phone number
•RMA number
•A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the fixture properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging will be your responsibility. Proper FedEx packing or double-boxing are
recommended.
CHAUVET®
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
returned product(s).

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6.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and
Weight
Length
Width
Height
Weight
10.4 in (264 mm)
8.7 in (221 mm)
9.1 in (231 mm)
7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Magnetic (internal)
120 V, 60 Hz
or
230 V, 50 Hz
Fixed
(per model)
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
670 W
670 W
Operating Current
5.6 A
2.9 A
Fuse
F 10 A, 250 V
F 10 A, 250 V
Power I/O
US/Worldwide
UK/Europe
Power input connector
IEC
IEC
Power Cord plug
Edison (US)
Local plug
Operation
Heat-up Time
Tank Capacity
1.5 min
1.3 liter
Remote Controllers
Remote Control
Cable Length
Included/Optional
FC-M
15 ft (462 cm)
Included
FC-T
15 ft (462 cm)
Optional
FC-W
N/A
Optional
Fog Production
Output
Fluid Consumption
Approved Chauvet Fluids
4,000 cfm
11 ml/min
FJU/FJQ, HDF
Thermal
Max. External Temperature
Cooling System
Indoor/Outdoor
104° F (40° C)
Convection
Indoor only
Ordering
Product
Product Name
Item Code
Item Number
Hurricane 901 (120 V)
09070324
H901
Hurricane 901 (230 V)
09070325
220VH901
Optional Remotes
Product Name
Item Code
Item Number
Fogger Timer Remote
05080150
FC-T
Fogger Wireless Remote
05080151
FC-W
Fog Fluid
Product Name
Item Code
Item Number
High Density Fog Fluid
14070163
HDF
Fog Juice - Quart
14070152
FJQ
Fog Juice - Gallon
14070153
FJU
Fog Juice – 5 liter (UK ONLY)
99070154
FJU5L