General Troubleshooting
Appendix
Applies to
Symptom | Solution(s) |
| Foggers |
Lights | & Snow |
| Dimmers |
Controllers | & Chaser |
Auto shut off
Beam is very dim or not bright
Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing
Chase is too slow
Device has no power
Check fan thermal switch reset
Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Check total load placed on device
Check users manual for speed adjustment
Check for power on Mains.
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
Fixture is on but there | Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control |
is no movement to the | switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make sure a live |
audio | audio signal exists |
| Adjust sound sensitivity knob |
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Fluid indicator not working
Fogger or Snow output has dropped
Lamps cuts off sporadically
Light will not come on after power failure
Motor movements are jerky or jumpy
Moves slow
No flash
No fog
The filter tip on the end of the tube inserted into the fluid container must float freely in order to measure correctly, check to see if perhaps it is stuck
Clean with distilled water and vinegar
Replace hose
Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.
Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up
Possible bad motor driver or sensors
Check polarity switch on controller
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Check fluid tank if empty
Make sure green light is on (for power)
| No light output |
| Check slip ring & brushes for contact |
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| Relay will not work |
| Check reset switch |
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| Check cable connections |
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| Remote does not work |
| Make sure connector is firmly connected to device |
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| Unit wobbles when |
| Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping |
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