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Chauvet Pro Vesuvio II Users Manual

User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Editio n No te s .............................................................................. 1
Trademarks ................................................................................................... 1
Copyright Notice............................................................................................ 1
Document Printing......................................................................................... 1
Intended Audience ........................................................................................ 1
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................... 1
Document Revision ....................................................................................... 1
2. Before You Be gin ....................................................................... 2
What Is Included ........................................................................................... 2
Claims ........................................................................................................... 2
Manual Conventions ..................................................................................... 2
Symbols ........................................................................................................ 2
Safety Notes.................................................................................................. 3
Operation ...................................................................................................... 4
3. Introduction ................................................................................ 5
Description .................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview.......................................................................................... 6
Product Dimensions ...................................................................................... 7
4. Setup ........................................................................................... 8
AC Power ...................................................................................................... 8
Resetting the Breaker ................................................................................... 8
DMX Linking.................................................................................................. 8
Mounting ....................................................................................................... 9
Tank Inversion............................................................................................... 11
Preparing for Operation.................................................................................................. 12
5. Operation .................................................................................... 13
Control Panel Operation................................................................................ 13
Control Options ............................................................................................. 13
Programming................................................................................................. 13
Menu Map ..................................................................................................... 13
Color Zones................................................................................................... 14
Configuration (DMX) ...................................................................................................... 14
DMX Control................................................................................................................... 14
Setting the LED Color .................................................................................................... 14
Configuration (Standalone) ........................................................................... 14
Interval ........................................................................................................................... 14
Duration.......................................................................................................................... 14
Timer Mode .................................................................................................................... 14
Manual Mode ................................................................................................................. 14
Timer Mode Parameters ................................................................................................ 15
DMX Values .................................................................................................. 15
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6. Te chnical Information ................................................................ 16
Product Maintenance .................................................................................... 16
Storage.......................................................................................................... 16
7. Te c hnic al S pe c ific atio ns ........................................................... 17
8. Returns ........................................................................................ 18
9. Contact Us .................................................................................. 19
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EDITION NOTES

1. EDITION NOTES

The Vesuvio II User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the Vesuvio II as of the release of this edition.

Trademarks

CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and Vesuvio II are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons, LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Copyright Notice

The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2017 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.

Manual Use

Chauvet authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional information purposes only. Chauvet expressly prohibits the usage, copy, storage, distribution, modification, or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without written consent from Chauvet.

Document Printing

For best results, print this document in color, on letter size paper (8.5 x 11 in), double-sided. If using A4 paper (210 x 297 mm), configure the printer to scale the content accordingly.

Intended Audience

Any person installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product, as well as this manual, before installing, operating, or maintaining this product.

Disclaimer

Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetprofessional.com.

Document Revision

This Vesuvio II User Manual is the 2nd edition of this document. Go to www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest version.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is Included

• Vesuvio II
• Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cord
• Omega Brackets (x2)

Claims

Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.

Manual Conventions

Convention Meaning
1–512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
<SET> A button on the product’s control panel
Settings A product function or a menu option
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide

Symbols

Symbol Meaning
Electrical warning. Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to the product, accessories, or the user.
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these
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instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
Any reference to power connections in this manual assumes the use of Seetronic IP rated cables.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data transmission protocol.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Safety Notes

Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians. Do not open
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the housing or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.

Personal Safety

• Depending on the amount of fog generated, all fog machines may set off smoke detectors.
• Drain the tank before transporting the product.
• Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
• The product’s nozzle is very hot during operation and it remains hot for a long time after operation has stopped.
• Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Do not drink or become in contact with the fog fluid. If you do, call your local emergency service (911 in the US) for help.
• Do not use for space heating purposes.
• Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.

Mounting and Rigging

• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. (IP20)
• CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power.
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.

Power and Wiring

• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
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Operation

• Do not operate this product if you see damage to the housing, fluid tank, or cables. Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the handles.
• The fog exits the nozzle at a very high temperature and it remains hot for a long time after operation has stopped. Keep a minimum distance of 6.5 ft (2 m) from the nozzle to the nearest object.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at a higher temperature.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
• Do not add perfume, alcohol, gasoline, or any other flammables to the fog fluid.
• Use only CHAUVET water-based Fog Fluid (QDF)!
If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.
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