User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin .......................................................................................................... 3 What Is Included ............................................................................................................................... 3 Unpacking Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 3 Claims ....................................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included • • • • Geyser™ RGB • Geyser™ RGB Wireless Remote Control • Geyser™ RGB Wired Remote Receiver Power Cord Warranty Card Quick Reference Guide Unpacking Instructions Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.
Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound-Active DMX Master/Slave Safety Notes Auto Programs Fixed voltage (120 V or 230 V) Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable P P P x These notes include important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance of this product; read before using the product. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Page 4 of 16 x x x P x Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
2. INTRODUCTION Overview Nozzle and LEDs Alternate Safety Eye Loop Attachment Point 3-pin DMX In/Out Fluid Tank On/Off Switch LED Display Handles Power In Safety Eye Loop 5-pin DMX In/Out Remote Control Receiver Port Geyser™ RGB User Manual Rev.
Dimensions Page 6 of 16 Geyser™ RGB User Manual Rev.
3. SETUP AC Power The Geyser™ RGB 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. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Mounting Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Orientation Primarily, the Geyser™ RGB is to be floor mounted in a vertical fog jet orientation. The Geyser™ RGB may also be mounted in a floor mounting/horizontal fog jet orientation or in an overhead mounting/downward fog jet orientation, but follow instructions closely to avoid tank spills.
Safety Cable for the Fluid Tank Mounting Clamps for the Geyser™ RGB (works with CLP-15 or CLP-15N clamp from CHAUVET® TRUSST® (or other elevated platform or truss) Alternate Inverted Truss Mounting The Fluid Tank in an upright position Safety Cable Overhead Mounting – Downward Fog Jet With inverted mounting, avoid spillage of the fog fluid by setting the fluid tank in an upright position. Be sure to use a safety cable for both the Geyser™ RGB and the fluid tank when rigging in this manner.
Tank Inversion for Inverted Mounting 1. Remove the screws and the bottle lock to take out the tank. Bottle Lock 2. Turn the fog machine upside down and remove the screws to take off the removable plate. Removable Plate 3. Page 10 of 16 Attach the removable plate to the opposite side and secure the tank with the bottle lock. Geyser™ RGB User Manual Rev.
4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values 8-Channel Page 12 of 16 Channel Function 1 Fog 2 Red 3 Green 4 Blue 5 Color Mixing 6 Auto Speed 7 Strobe 8 Dimmer Value 000 ó 009 010 ó 255 000 ó 009 010 ó 255 000 ó 009 010 ó 255 000 ó 009 010 ó 255 000 ó 009 010 ó 255 000 ó 009 010 ó 255 000 ó 009 010 ó 255 000 ó 009 010 ó 255 Setting No function Fog on No function 0–100% No function 0–100% No function 0–100% No function Color mixing No function Speed, slow to fast No function Strobe, slow to
Configuration (Standalone) Set the product to Automatic mode to control without a DMX controller. 1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. 2. Turn the product on. Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Fogger Maintenance Do not allow the fogger to become clogged. After every 40 hours of continuous operation, use CHAUVET® Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element. The recommended cleaning procedure is as follows. 1. Empty all fog fluid 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.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 20 in (510 mm) 14.7 in (375 mm) 9.8 in (250 mm) 21 lb (9.6 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Range Voltage Selection Model-specific 120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz Fixed 230 V, 50 Hz Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz Consumption 1500 W 1500 W Operating/Inrush current 11.6 A/11.6 A 6.2 A/6.
To return a product or request support: • • • In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters. In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. In any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Contact your distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland. 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.