Elation Professional Aquarius II User Manual

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Now With Stepper Motors

For Smoother Movement!

AQUARIUS II™ General Introduction

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Aquarius II™ by Elation®.

Every Aquarius II™ 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 unit for any damage and
be sure all equipment necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact.
In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please
contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions.
Please do not return the unit to your dealer without fi rst contacting cus­tomer support

Unpacking: Every Aquarius II™ 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 unit for any
damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the system
has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are
missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for fur­ther instructions. Please do not return the unit to your dealer without
fi rst contacting customer support.

Rev 10/01

User Instructions

Elation Professional

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.elationlighting.com

Customer Support: Elation

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.elationlighting.com for any com­ments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact
Elation®. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Pacifi c Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fi 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 Elation dealer.

Please recycle the shipping carton, when ever possible.

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AQUARIUS II™ Precautions

Aquarius II™ Features

Safety Issues: This unit may blow a fuse if the maximum allotted

load of 5 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 Elation

® 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.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fi re, do not expose this unit
rain or moisture

• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit

• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed
or broken

• 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 fi re in case of an internal short

• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection

• Do not remove the 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

• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged

• 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 cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on,
pinched by items placed upon or against them.

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. See page 7 for cleaning details

• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply 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.

• Quality Stepper Motors for Smooth Movements

• Easy Lamp Replacement

• Light Weight, Compact Case Design

• Built-In Hanging Yoke

• ZB-JCR Lamp (15v/150w) Long Life

• Adjustable Color Change and Effect Controls

• Quality 50mm Camera Lens

• Enhanced Focusing

Aquarius II™ Operating Voltage

Power : Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source voltage in

your area matches the required voltage for your Elation® Aquarius
II™ before attempting operation.

Aquarius II™ Operation

General Operation: Simplicity! Just plug this light in, and watch it

go. This fixture is designed to operate as a stand alone unit. It has
been tested and the lamp has been installed at the factory there is no
assembly necessary. The unit has no power switch, after plugging the
unit in, the unit will light up and rotate in a single direction. To control
the unit’s power remotely plug the unit into some type of power-pack.
Use the “Effect” and “Color” knobs on the rear of the unit to control
the speed and rotation of the color wheel and the effect output. The
color wheel can be adjusted from a static fade or a variable rotation.
Use the “Effect” and “Color” knobs in conjunction with each other to
create different effects.

Aquarius II™ Halogen Lamp Warning

Halogen Lamp Warning! 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.

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