Martin DC2 User Manual
Mania DC2
user manual
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P/N 35000138, Rev. B.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mania DC2 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overhead mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Changing effect orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Focusing the Mania DC2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Basic service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lamp maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mains fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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I
NTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting a Martin Mania DC2. The Mania DC2 is a
luminaire that projects a 53° beam rising-flames effect at user-selectable
speed.
1
SAFETY INFORMATION
Warning! This product is not for household use. It presents risks of
lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, and
falls.
Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety
precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and
printed on the fixture. If you have questions about how to operate the
fixture safely, please contact a Martin distributor for assistance. Refer any
service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician. Do
not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin accessories and
upgrade kits.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Maximum ambient temperature T
See serial label for replacement fuse size and lamp type.
Suitable for mounting on normally flammable surfaces.
Do not look directly into the light.
Risk of fire, electrical shock and burns.
Use only in dry locations.
For indoors use only.
Do NOT block exhaust vents.
Shields, lenses or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they become
visibly damaged to the extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for
example, by cracks or deep scratches.
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= 40°C(104°F).
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The lamp shall be changed if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed.
If the external power cord of this luminaire is damaged, it shall be
replaced by a special cord exclusively available from your Martin dealer.
Avoiding electric shocks
Warning Always disconnect from mains power before replacing the
lamp, fuses, or any part, and when not in use.
• Before operation ensure that factory setting of voltage and frequency
match local power supply.
• Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and
electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.
Protecting yourself and others from burns and fire
Warning Hot lamp. The exterior of the fixture can become hot. Allow to
cool for at least 5 minutes before handling or opening.
• Surface temperature under steady state condition = 60°C (140° F).
• Minimum distance to flammable material = 0.3 m (1 ft).
• Minimum distance to illuminated surface 1.0 m (3.3 ft).
• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace
defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.
• Ensure that the air flow through vents is free and unobstructed.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and
air vents.
• Never place filters or other materials over the lens or in the optical path.
• The exterior of the fixture can become hot. Allow the fixture to cool for at
least 5 minutes before handling.
• Do not block the fan or vent.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (T
(104° F).
• Do not stare directly into the light.
• Never operate the fixture without all lenses and covers installed: an
unshielded lamp emits dangerous UV radiation that can cause burns and
eye damage.
) exceeds 40° C
a
Introduction 5
Preventing injuries due to falls
• When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure
can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
• Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened
and use an approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety
cable.
• Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the
fixture.
UNPACKING
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during
shipment - always use it to transport the fixture.
The Mania DC2 comes with the following:
• 3-wire IEC power cable
• User manual
MANIA DC2 OVERVIEW
Fuse holder
Mounting bracket
Effect speed
(rotation speed)
Effect direction
(rotation direction)
Mains socket
Swivel locks
Cooling fan
Safety cable attachment
AC supply setting
Power on switch
Thumb screw (cover lock)
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I
NSTALLATION
AC POWER
2
Before operation ensure that factory setting of voltage and frequency
match local power supply.
Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and
electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.
Note: If the external power cord of this luminaire is damaged, it
shall be replaced by a special cord exclusively available from
your Martin dealer.
Configuring for local mains power
The Mania DC2 has a switch-selectable power supply that can operate in
the following voltage ranges at 50-60 Hz:
• 115 - 120 volts (setting 115)
• 220 - 240 volts (setting 230)
Warning Do not operate the fixture on a power supply that falls outside
of these ranges.
Select the operating range using the AC supply switch at the rear of the
fixture.
AC supply setting
Installation 7
Installing a plug on the mains lead
Warning! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must
be grounded (earthed). The AC mains supply shall have
overload and ground-fault protection.
Important! Verify that the feed cables are undamaged and rated for the
current requirements of all connected devices before use.
The fixture’s mains lead may require a grounding-type cord cap that fits
your power distribution cable or outlet. Consult a qualified electrician if you
have any doubts about proper installation.
Following the cord cap manufacturer’s instructions, connect the
appropriate wires to ground (earth), live, and neutral. The following table
below shows some common wire identification schemes.
Function Wire (EU) Wire (US)
live brown black
neutral blue white
ground yellow/green green
Applying power
1 Connect the mains power cable to the fixture at the 3-prong IEC male
input socket on top of the fixture.
Mains socket
Power on switch
2 Turn the power on using the power-on switch.
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