User Manual
Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................... 2 1. Before You Begin ........................................................................... 3 What Is Included ........................................................................................... 3 Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................. 3 Claims ......................................................................
1. Before You Begin What Is Included • • • • • • Hurricane™ Haze 3D Power Cord HC-T Wired Timer Remote (15 ft length) Warranty Card Quick Reference Guide Hanging Bracket with Mounting Hardware Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it.
Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound-Activated DMX Master/Slave x x x P x Auto Programs Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable x x P x Safety Notes Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The Notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Not intended for permanent installations.
2. Introduction Product Overview Internal Fluid Tank Indicator Lights Safety Loop Digital Control Panel Display and Menu Buttons DMX In/Out Wired Remote Controller Socket Power In Fuse Holder Power Switch Fluid Level Indicator Access Door and Storage Compartment for the HC-T Hurricane™ Haze 3D User Manual Rev.
Product Dimensions 13.4 in 340 mm 15 in 380 mm 12.9 in 328 mm Page 6 of 16 Hurricane™ Haze 3D User Manual Rev.
3. Setup AC Power This product can work with an input voltage of either 120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz depending on the model. To determine the power requirements for a particular product, see the label affixed to the back plate of the product or refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Mounting Orientation The Hurricane™ Haze 3D may not be tilted. This product should be mounted, placed on the ground, or on any oblique surface at a less than 15° angle to avoid the risk of the haze fluid tank leaking. Be sure there is adequate room for ventilation and programming. Rigging Be 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.
Mounting Bracket Mounting Clamp (such as CLP-15N clamp from Chauvet) Safety Cable Mounting Diagram Bracket Adjustment Knob (2) <15° Hurricane™ Haze 3D User Manual Rev.
4. Operation Control Panel Operation To access the control board functions, use the three buttons located underneath the display. Button Function
HC-T Wired Timer Remote Operation The HC-T wired timer controller allows you to automatically trigger haze output by setting interval and duration times. LED indicator lights display the machine and controller’s current state. Rotary knobs set interval and duration times, while manual and continuous buttons allow overriding control. Using the Control Panel, set the Haze Volume and Blower Speed output to x000 prior to connecting the HC-T.
Configuration (Standalone Mode) Set this product in one of the standalone modes to control it without a DMX controller. 1. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2. Turn this product on. Manual Mode Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode, such as Manual 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 General Maintenance Do not allow the haze machine 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. Unplug the product from power. 2. Empty all haze fluid from the machine. 3. Add cleaning solution to the tank. 4. Connect the product to power and allow it to warm up. 5.
General Troubleshooting Symptom Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing Product does not power up Product does not respond to DMX Intermittent DMX Problems Possible Cause Possible Action Excessive load on the circuit Make sure that the total load does not exceed the recommended capacity of the breaker or fuse’s nominal current Short circuit along the power lines Check the power lines and power cords No energy on power outlet Check power outlet Change to another outlet Loose or damaged power cord
6. Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 13.4 in (340 mm) 12.9 in (328 mm) 15 in (380 mm) 23 lb (10.5 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches, rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Operation Misc. Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Model-specific 120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz Fixed voltage Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption 1,300 W 1,462 W Operating current 11 A 6.
Returns 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 Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico. • In any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Contact your distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, or Mexico. If you live outside the U.S.