Rave Sports LUMA TUBE User manual

Operating Instructions
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The patent pending LUMA Tube™ has been designed specifically
for use in commercial waterparks, resorts, amusement parks, etc.
The revolutionary illumination capabilities of the LUMA Tube will
be sure to create a whole new level of fun and excitement to your
operations.
We at RAVE Sports want your experience with our products to be
the best it can be. Therefore, please take a few minutes to read
the information contained in this manual before inflating and using
your product. Although the product is simple to use, this manual
contains important safety information that you and others should
be aware of to safely enjoy it.
W A R N I N G
1. This is not a lifesaving device. Children should be well supervised at all times.
2. Know the water depth. Wear a life jacket when using this product in deep
water or whenever water depth is beyond the ability of the user.
3. To avoid serious injury, do not stand on product.
4. Never allow jumping or diving onto or from the product.
5. Use common sense when using this product and follow all safety rules for this
activity.
6. This product is not designed to be towed.
7. Never use the product while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
8. Do not use air compressors or compressed air to inflate. Excessive pressure
can cause the product to rupture, with potentially damaging force to eyes,
ears, skin and limbs.
9. Routinely inspect the condition of this product and remove or repair damaged
units before allowing them to be used.
10. Batteries should be changed or charged by responsible adults only.
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Main Components
IMPORTANT: The inflated tube and the controller are separate
components so each can easily be replaced, if damaged.
Battery information and installation
Use 4- AA size batteries only (not included).
For maximum life and performance, use 1.2V NiMH (2400 mAH
rated capacity or higher) rechargeable batteries. Charge fully
before using. Examples:
2450 mAh Duracell (DC1500)
NiMH Rechargeable
2550 mAh Panasonic Eneloop
Pro NiMH Rechargeable
2400 mAh Powerex Imedion
NiMH Rechargeable
2500 mAh Nuon (NUREAA-
4LS) NiMH Rechargeable
LUMA Tube (#WP-0186)
LUMA Tube Controller (#WP-0189)

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Insert batteries into the battery holder on the LUMA Tube
controller.
Always insert the negative end of the battery
(flat end) against the spring in the battery
holder. Depress the spring to swing the
positive end into place. Ensure the battery is
fully engaged at both ends and it is squarely in
place.
Repeat for all four batteries.
CAUTION: Always observe battery polarity
when installing batteries into the controller to
avoid damaging the electronic circuitry.
Wrap the keeper strap tightly around the
batteries. The purpose of this strap is to hold
the batteries in place during times when the
tube may be jarred, kicked or dropped.
Without the keeper strap, the batteries could
become disengaged causing the LEDs to
malfunction.
To remove battery- Always tip out from the
positive (+) end. With finger on end of battery,
depress spring and swing it out (as shown).

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Installing controller into LUMA Tube
1. Inflate tube first.
2. Plug the two ends of the connector
together.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the connector latch is
secured.
3. Orient the controller so that the locking
screw and tab on the controller are lined
up with the nut and tab receiver on the
base cup.
4. Insert tab end of the controller into the
slot on the base cup.
5. Press down to compress the seal and
tighten the locking screw.
IMPORTANT: It is critical that this
locking screw be tightened to ensure a
water tight seal. Pull up on the control
head to ensure it is solidly locked in
place and the seals are fully engaged.
Ensure the wire harness is oriented
in this corner of the base cup.

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Controller Operation
Remove protective film on faceplate before use.
5 Modes of Operation-
1. All BLUE LED’s constant ON.
2. All GREEN LED’s constant ON.
3. All RED LED’s constant ON.
4. Slow transition between BLUE/GREEN/RED.
5. Strobe flash between BLUE/GREEN/RED.
NOTE: The mode button is hidden to prevent unwanted
tampering or switching the preferred illumination setting of the
tube.
The illumination mode will be stored in memory and the device
will power back up in the last mode it was in when turned off as
long as the batteries haven’t been removed.
Master
ON/OFF
MODE control
(hidden
button)
Photocell
Photocell
ON/OFF
(hidden button)
Depress the hidden
button to switch between
modes.

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Photocell
Press the photo cell on/off button
to activate the operation of the
photocell. When the photocell is
ON, the LED’s will automatically
shut off in bright light (daylight) to
conserve battery life. With the photocell OFF, the LED’s will be
on as long as the master switch is ON. Again, this photocell
button is hidden to prevent unwanted tampering with the setting of
this photocell.
Maximizing Illumination Time/Battery Life
Fully charged 2400mAH NiMH batteries should provide
approximately 11hrs of illumination time (when in Mode #1: BLUE
LEDs constant ON).
FACTS:
• Blue LED’s draw the most power. RED LEDs draw the least.
Therefore, you may notice that tubes set on Mode 1 will
have shorter battery life than tubes set at Mode 3.
• Modes 4 & 5 will extend illumination time (battery life) due to
the “OFF” time of certain LED’s. Longest battery life will
occur in Mode 5. In this mode, you might see upwards of 20
yrs of battery life.
• Turn the photocell ON to increase illumination time/battery
life. With the photocell on, the controller will automatically
turn the LEDs off when the tube is in daylight or a brightly lit
area. This can be very effective when tubes are going in/out
Photocell
Photocell
ON/OFF
(hidden button)

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of dark tunnels to light areas. The LEDs will automatically
turn ON when the LUMA Tube enters a dark area/tunnel and
will automatically turn off when it is in brightly lit areas. Your
park patrons will be amazed at the magic of these LUMA
Tubes!
• Do not discharge batteries fully. It is better to charge NiMH
batteries before they are fully spent (dead).
Battery Charging
IMPORTANT: Use “Smart” chargers only to maximize battery
life.
Examples of Professional Grade smart chargers with multi-bay,
independent charging capability are shown below. Contact RAVE
Sports if you need assistance in selecting the proper unit for your
operation.
Good chargers provide an LCD display showing the charge status
for each battery independently.
Powerex Maha MH-C801D
Eight Cell 1-Hr PRO
AA/AAA
Tenergy TN160 12-Bay AA/AAA
NIMH/NICD LCD Charger
Titanium Innovations MD-1600L
16 Bay Ni-MH AA/AAA Charger

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Additional features to look for:
• Auto shut off & overcharge protection
• Built-in battery reconditioning
• Alkaline battery detection (you CANNOT charge alkaline
batteries)
• Reverse polarity detection
• Short circuit protection
NOTE: Depending on your specific operation, you may need
several charging stations.
Batteries will typically last 400-500 charge cycles. Dispose of
properly when they are no longer capable of holding a sufficient
charge.
HINT FOR A STREAMLINED OPERATION
*Order additional controllers (WP-0189) to make battery
charging a breeze.
This allows you to be charging and loading batteries in a back
room while other LUMA Tubes are in use. Rather than changing
batteries out by the pool/water, simply swap out a spent controller
with a fully charged controller.
Repair and maintenance
Small punctures in a LUMA Tube can easily be
repaired. Order Tear Aid Patch (#20100) from
RAVE Sports. This self-adhesive material quickly
and permanently repairs most all punctures in PVC
tubes.

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Storage
When the product is not being used, remove controller from the
LUMA Tube, remove batteries and store in a cool, dry place and
up/off the ground. Dry the tube completely before storing. Store
the tubes up/off the ground in a cool, dry place. This will help
protect it against ultraviolet (UV) rays and extend the life of the
product. To avoid mold/mildew buildup or discoloration on the
surface of the tube, do not store it in a damp environment or on a
wet floor.
Cleaning
Use a mild dish soap or citrus-based cleaner to clean the surface
of the LUMA Tube. Wipe surface of controller with a damp cloth.
Do NOT use petroleum-based solvents or cleaners to clean this
product.

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June 2017