Chroma Brute Force 4 User manual

Chroma-Q®Brute Force™
Assembly guide
chroma-q.com

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Contents
Safety Information 4
Lamp Fitting 5
Rain Protection Housing Fitting 6
Lamp Fitting When Using Rain Protection Housing 7
Rain Protection Housing Eective Tilt Range 8
Vinyl Covers 9
Rigging Options - Brute Force 6 10
Rigging Options - Brute Force 4 11
Fan Unit - Connection 12
Brute Force 6 Connection Options 13-16
Brute Force 4 Connection Options 17-18
Disclaimer 19

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Safety Information
Safety information
Warning!
Safety Hazard.
Risk of severe injury
or death.
Warning!
Fire Hazard.
Warning!
Hazardous Voltage.
Risk of severe lethal
electric shock.
Warning!
Refer to User manual.
Warning!
•Read the user manual(s) before installing and operating the Chroma-Q Brute Force. For future
reference, keep and use the manual.
•Safety precautions given in user manual must be followed at all times and the manuals of all the
devices you connect it to. Observe all the warnings printed on devices and in manuals. Make sure
whoever is involved in working on or using the Brute Force has carefully read and understood all
the safety precautions and lasted warnings.
•Install, connect, operate and service devices only as described in this manual and in connected
devices’ manuals and only in accordance with local laws and regulations. All Chroma-Q manuals
are supplied with devices and are also available for download from www.chroma-q.com.
•Brute Force does not have user-serviceable parts. Refer any operation not described in this manual
to [e-mail].
If you experience difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your local dealer. If your local
dealer is unable to help then please contact [e-mail].
If you are having trouble finding what you are looking for on our website, then contact our Chroma-Q
marketing department by sending an email to [e-mail].
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this section
before installing, powering, operating or
servicing this product.

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Lamp Fitting
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1 M10 locking nut
2 M10 washer
3 M10 x 30 hex bolt
• Use M10 x 30 stainless steel hex bolts, washers and locking nuts
provided
• For ease of assembly, fit top bolts & centre units first
Safety Information

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Rain Protection Housing Fitting
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1 M8 x 25 hex bolt
2 M8 washer
3 M8 locking nut
• Use M8 x 25 stainless steel bolts, washers and locking nuts provided
• Fit housing before fitting lamp units
• Ensure foam seals are in good condition

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Lamp Fitting When Using Rain Protection Housing
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1 M10 locking nut
2 M10 washer
3 M10 x 30 hex bolt
4 M5 washer
5 M5 x 12 hex bolt
• Disconnect mains supply
• Remove back panel
• Use M10 x 30 stainless steel hex bolts, washers and locking nuts
provided
• For ease of assembly, fit top bolts & centre units first

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Rain Protection Housing Eective Tilt Range
50˚
WEATHER COVER
OPERATION
UNIT MUST BE MOUNTED VERTICALLY
UNIT MUST NOT EXCEED 50° FORWARD TILT
PLEASE NOTE
CHROMA-Q VINYL COVERS MUST BE
FITTED TO FRONT & REAR
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
TAKEN TOPROTECT UNIT IN SEVERE
WEATHER CONDITIONS
WEIGHTS
BruteForce 4 (x4 Studio Force II 48 fixtures) = 120kg / 265lbs (approx)
BruteForce 6 (x6 Studio Force II 48 fixtures) = 175kg / 386lbs (approx)
V1.1_11.18 CHBFLABTILTRH
FRONT VIEW
RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW
50°
MAX
TOP
TOP
TOP
WEATHER COVER
OPERATION
UNIT MUST BE MOUNTED VERTICALLY
UNIT MUST NOT EXCEED 50° FORWARD TILT
PLEASE NOTE
CHROMA-Q VINYL COVERS MUST BE
FITTED TO FRONT & REAR
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
TAKEN TOPROTECT UNIT IN SEVERE
WEATHER CONDITIONS
WEIGHTS
BruteForce 4 (x4 Studio Force II 48 fixtures) = 120kg / 265lbs (approx)
BruteForce 6 (x6 Studio Force II 48 fixtures) = 175kg / 386lbs (approx)
V1.1_11.18 CHBFLABTILTRH
FRONT VIEW
RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW
50°
MAX
TOP
TOP
TOP
• Unit must not exceed 50˚ forward tilt
• Ensure vinyl covers are fitted securely
• In severe conditions take additional precautions
• Be aware of heat gain in direct sunlight when vinyl covers are fitted
• If not required remove vinyl covers for additional cooling

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Vinyl Covers
Front
Back
• Ensure vinyl cover is fitted correctly to create a seal with the rain
protection housing
• If not required remove covers for additional cooling

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Rigging Options - Brute Force 6
• Use minimum 2 points of suspension
• Always use secondary safety precautions
Secondary safety

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Rigging Options - Brute Force 4
• Always use secondary safety precautions
• Suspension Spigot / Junior Pin will be damaged by excesive side loading
• Spigot / Junior pin is factory fitted. If removed it must be re-installed
following the factory instructions
• If Spigot / Junior pin misuse is suspected, the attachment bolt “M12 Socket
Cap High Tensile 12:9 3.5”must be replaced for safety reasons
Secondary safety

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Fan Unit - Connection
Fuse 3A(T) 6.3x32
Fan on/o switch
• Disconnect mains supply before removing covers
• Remove back panel
• Make fan unit connection to final lamp unit
• Fan unit protection fuse 3A(T) 6.3x32
• Replace back panel

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Brute Force 6 Connection Options
Three Mains Feed
(115 V)
RGBW X1
(384 Channels)
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B
C
D
3 x hybrid link cable 1.6m
MULPCTM/X5SM-PCTF/X5SFDHD-1.6
3 x DMX link cable 1.6m
MUCX5SD1-1.6
1 x DMX in cable
5pin X.L.R Customer Specified
3 x Power in Cable
Neutrik True 1 TOP Customer Specified

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Brute Force 6 Connection Options
Three Mains Feed
(115 V)
CineQ 8bit X1
(512+256 Channels)
A
B
C
D
3 x hybrid link cable 1.6m
MULPCTM/X5SM-PCTF/X5SFDHD-1.6
3 x DMX link cable 1.6m
MUCX5SD1-1.6
2 x DMX in cable
5pin X.L.R Customer Specified
3 x Power in Cable
Neutrik True 1 TOP Customer Specified

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Brute Force 6 Connection Options
Two Mains Feed
(230 V)
RGBW X1
(384 Channels)
A
B
C
D
4 x Hybrid Link Cable 1.6m
MULPCTM/X5SM-PCTF/X5SFDHD-1.6
2 x DMX Link Cable 1.6m
MUCX5SD1-1.6
1 x DMX in cable
5pin X.L.R Customer Specified
2 x Power in Cable
Neutrik True 1 TOP Customer Specified

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Brute Force 6 Connection Options
Two Mains Feed
(230 V)
CineQ 8bit X1
(384+384 Channels)
A
B
C
D
4 x Hybrid Link Cable 1.6m
MULPCTM/X5SM-PCTF/X5SFDHD-1.6
2 x DMX Link Cable 1.6m
MUCX5SD1-1.6
2 x DMX in cable
5pin X.L.R Customer Specified
2 x Power in Cable
Neutrik True 1 TOP Customer Specified

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Brute Force 4 Connection Options
Two Mains Feed
(115 V)
CineQ 8bit X1
(512 Channels)
RGBW X1
(256 Channels)
A
B
C
D
2 x Hybrid Link Cable 1.6m
MULPCTM/X5SM-PCTF/X5SFDHD-1.6
2 x DMX Link Cable 1.6m
MUCX5SD1-1.6
1 x DMX in cable
5pin X.L.R Customer Specified
2 x Power in Cable
Neutrik True 1 TOP Customer Specified

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Brute Force 4 Connection Options
One Mains Feed
(230 V)
CineQ 8bit X1
(512 Channels)
A
B
C
D
3 x Hybrid Link Cable 1.6m
MULPCTM/X5SM-PCTF/X5SFDHD-1.6
1 x DMX Link Cable 1.6m
MUCX5SD1-1.6
1 x DMX in cable
5pin X.L.R Customer Specified
1 x Power in Cable
Neutrik True 1 TOP Customer Specified

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Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However,
because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this information
should not be used in substitution for customer's tests to ensure that Chroma-Q products are safe,
effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be taken as
inducements to infringe any patent. Chroma-Q sole warranty is that the product will meet the sales
specifications in effect at the time of shipment. Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is
limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as
warranted.
Chroma-Q reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality without
notice due to our ongoing research and development.
The Chroma-Q Brute Force range has been designed specifically for the lighting industry. Regular
maintenance should be performed to ensure that the products perform well in the entertainment
environment.
If you experience any difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your selling dealer. If
your selling dealer is unable to help please contact [e-mail]. If the selling dealer is
unable to satisfy your servicing needs, please contact the following, for full factory service:
Outside North America: North America:
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] [e-mail]
For further information please visit the Chroma-Q website at www.chroma-q.com.
Chroma-Q trademarks:for more information on this visit www.chroma-q.com/trademarks.
The rights and ownership of alltrademarks are recognised.
Important Notice:
As per the requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for product
approval, please refer to the OSHA web pages http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ for information on
the list of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) and the scope of recognition.

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Chroma-Q and all associated product names are recognised trademarks, for more information visit www.chroma-q.com/trademarks. The rights and
ownership of all trademarks are recognised. Whilst every eort has been made to ensure that the information is correct, Chroma-Q accepts no liability for
errors or omissions. Technical specifications and data are provided for guidance only. Because we constantly aim to improve our products, we reserve the
right to amend or alter at any time and without prior notice, the specifications of any product. Consult the website for current models and specifications.
E&OE.
To arrange your personal demonstration or for more
information, contact us at:
[email protected]
or visit www.chroma-q.com/bf
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