Fire Bowl™ Introduction
American DJ®
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Fire Bowl™ by American
DJ®. Every Fire Bowl™ has been thoroughly tested and has been
shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping
carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton
appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your xture for any damage
and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the system has arrived
intact. In the case damage has been found or parts are missing, please
contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions.
Introduction: The Fire Bowl™ is ready to be hung or set on a
flat surface. The Fire Bowl™ produces a unique flame effect. The
simulated flame effect is further enhanced by the case design that
is designed to look like an ancient torch bowl. This unit may be
hung anywhere by the included hanging hardware, without the
typical danger of an open flame.
Customer Support: American DJ® provides a toll free customer sup-
port line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should
you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may
also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or
suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2610
E-mail: support@americandj.com
Revised 5/01
User Instructions
American DJ
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.americandj.com
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact
your nearest American DJ® dealer.
Safety Issues: This unit may blow a fuse if the maximum allotted load
of 3 amps is reached. If the fuse needs replacement, always replace
the fuse with same exact type that was remove, unless otherwise
instructed by an authorized American DJ® service technician. Use of a
different type fuse from that which is recommended may cause fire or
electric shock and will void the manufactures warranty.
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Fire Bowl™ Safety Precautions
Fire Bowl™ Set-Up/Operation
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required voltage
for your unit.
• Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from
the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical
shock and re in case of an internal short.
• Do not remove the fan cover under any conditions. There are no
user serviceable parts inside.
• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
• Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper
ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit
rain or moisture.
• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors
voids all warranties.
• During long periods of non use, disconnect the unit’s main power.
• Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.
• Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the fixture.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
• The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
Fire Bowl™ Halogen Lamp War ning
This fixture is fitted with halogen lamps which are highly susceptible
to damage if improperly handled. Never touch the lamps with your
bare fingers as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp life. Also,
never move the fixture until the lamps have had ample time to cool.
Remember, lamps are not covered under warranty conditions.
Unit Preparation:
Before beginning initial setup of your Fire Bowl,™ make sure there is
no evident damage caused during transportation. In the event that the
unit’s housing or cable is damaged, do not plug the unit in and do not
attempt to use. Please contact customer support for assistance.
1. Remove all packing materials from the Fire Bowl.™
2. Place the Fire Bowl™ on a at level surface or suspend the unit
from the ceiling using the included hanging hardware.
3. Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet with a match ing power supply.
4. Locate the power switch on the top inner cover of the unit. To turn
the unit on, ip the switch to the “I” position.
Lamps:
The positioning of the lamps is pre-set and does not require any type of
adjustment. Improperly positioned lamps will create deep spots of color
in the ame. Should the lamps need adjustment due shifting during
transit or after the replacement of a lamp, the lamps may be angled
slightly to overcome any heavy color wash. Should the lamps positioning become incorrectly, adjust them as follows:
1. To properly position the lamp the unit must be on. Use an insulated
screwdriver to make any adjustment to the lamps position.
2. The amber lamps should be angled to focused on the lower half of
the silk drape.
3. Position the blue lamp to shine directly in the center of silk drape.
4. All lamps will eventually fade or fail. Replacements lamps are
available from your dealer.
Silk Flame:
Your silk ame has been specially designed and hand cut from ne silk
to interact with the airow and lights to create the illusion of a ame.
Each silk drape is applied prior to shipment and should be in the correct
position. The silk drape has a life of approximately one month when
used continuously in a clean environment. Additional silk drapes may be
purchased through your dealer (part number Z-FLAMEBOWL/SILK).
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