Martin Mania DC1 User manual

Mania DC1

user manual

Measurements are expressed in millimeters.

290

142

312

Ø13

250

© 2003 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means,
without permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.

Printed in China.

P/N 35000140, Rev. B.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mania DC1 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Overhead mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Changing effect orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Focusing the Mania DC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Basic service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lamp maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Mains fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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I

NTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting a Martin Mania DC1. The Mania DC1 is a
luminaire that projects a 53°-beam water-effect in a range of colors at a
user-selectable speed.

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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

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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 DC1 comes with the following:

• 3-wire IEC power cable

• User manual

MANIA DC1 OVERVIEW

Fuse holder

Mounting bracket

Mains socket

Swivel locks

Effect speed

(rotation speed)

Effect direction

(rotation direction)

Thumb screw (cover lock)

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Cooling fan

Safety cable attachment

AC supply setting

Color changing

Power on switch