beamZ 160.727 Rage 1800 Snow Machine Instruction Manual

June 4, 2024
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Instruction Manual

160.727 Rage 1800 Snow Machine

beamZ 160.727 Rage 1800 Snow Machine

Congratulations to the purchase of this Beamz product. Please read this manual thoroughly prior to using the product in order to benefit fully from all features.

Read the manual prior to using the product. Follow the instructions in order not to invalidate the warranty. Take all precautions to avoid fire and/or electrical shock. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician in order to avoid electrical shock. Keep the manual for future reference.

  • Prior to using the product, please ask for advice from a specialist. When the unit is switched on for the first time, some smell may occur. This is normal and will disappear after  a while.
  • The unit contains voltage-carrying parts. Therefore, do NOT open the housing.
  • Do not place metal objects or pour liquids into the product. This may cause electrical shock and malfunction.
  • Do not place the product near heat sources such as radiators, etc. Do not place the unit on a vibrating surface. Do not cover the ventilation holes.
  • The product is not suitable for continuous use.
  • Be careful with the mains lead and do not damage it. A faulty or damaged mains lead can cause electrical shock and malfunction.
  • When unplugging the product from a mains outlet, always pull the plug, never the lead.
  • Do not plug or unplug the unit with wet hands.
  • If the plug and/or the mains lead are damaged, they need to be replaced by a qualified technician.
  • If the product is damaged to such an extent that internal parts are visible, do NOT plug the unit into a main outlet and DO NOT switch the product on. Contact your dealer. Do NOT connect the product to a rheostat or dimmer.
  • To avoid fire and shock hazards, do not expose the product to rain and moisture.
  • All repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician only.
  • Connect the product to an earthed mains outlet (220240Vac/50Hz) protected by a 10-16A fuse.
  • During a thunderstorm or if the product will not be used for a longer period of time, unplug it from the mains. The rule is: Unplug it from the mains when not in use.
  • If the product has not been used for a longer period of time, condensation may occur. Let the unit reach room temperature before you switch it on. Never use the product  in humid rooms or outdoors.
  • During operation, the housing becomes very hot. Do not touch it during operation and immediately after.
  • To prevent accidents in companies, you must follow the application guidelines and follow instructions.
  • Secure the product with an extra safety chain if the unit is ceiling mount. Use a truss system with clamps. Make sure nobody stands in the mounting area. Mount the effect at least 50cm away from inflammable material and leave at least 1-meter space on every side to ensure sufficient cooling.
  • This product contains high-intensity LEDs. Do not look into the LED light to prevent damage to your eyes.
  • Do not repeatedly switch the product on and off. This shortens the lifetime.
  • Keep the unit out of the reach of children. Do not leave the unit unattended.
  • Do not use cleaning sprays to clean switches. The residues of these sprays cause deposits of dust and grease. In case of malfunction, always seek advice from a specialist.
  • Only operate the product with clean hands.
  • Do not force the controls.
  • If the product has fallen, always have it checked by a qualified technician before you switch the product on again.
  • Do not use chemicals to clean the unit. They damage the varnish. Only clean the product with a dry cloth.
  • Keep away from electronic equipment that may cause interference.
  • Only use original spares for repairs, otherwise serious damage and/or dangerous radiation may occur.
  • Switch the product off prior to unplugging it from the mains and/or other equipment. Unplug all leads and cables prior to moving the product.
  • Make sure that the mains lead cannot be damaged when people walk on it. Check the mains lead before every use for damages and faults!
  • The mains voltage is 220-240Vac/50Hz. Check if the power outlet match. If you travel, make sure that the mains voltage of the country is suitable for this product.
  • Keep the original packing material so that you can transport the product in safe conditions

This mark attracts the attention of the user to high voltages that are present inside the housing and that are of sufficient magnitude to cause a shock hazard.
This mark attracts the attention of the user to important instructions that are contained in the manual and that he should read and adhere to.
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS. This can damage your eyes. Persons who are subject to epileptic attacks should be aware of the effects that this light effect may have on them.
The product has been certified CE. It is prohibited to make any changes to the product. They would invalidate the CE certificate and their guarantee!
NOTE: To make sure that the unit will function normally, it must be used in rooms with a temperature between 5°C/41°F and 35°C/95°F.

Electric products must not be put into household waste. Please bring them to a recycling center. Ask your local authorities or your dealer about the way to proceed. The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other. Specifications can be changed without prior notice.
prior notice.

Do not attempt to make any repairs yourself. This would invalidate your warranty. Do not make any changes to the product. This would also invalidate your warranty. The warranty is not applicable in case of accidents or damages caused by inappropriate use or disrespect of the warnings contained in this manual. Beamz cannot be held responsible for  personal injuries caused by disrespect of the safety recommendations and warnings. This is also applicable to all damages in whatever form.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION

CAUTION! Immediately upon receiving the product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain the packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling.  Save the package and all packing materials. In the event that the product must be returned to the factory, it is important that the product be returned in the original factory box and packing.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

POWER SUPPLY

The label on the backside of the product is indicated on this type of power supply must be connected. Check that the mains voltage corresponds to this, all other voltages than specified, the light effect can be irreparably damaged. The product must also be directly connected to the mains and may be used. No dimmer or adjustable power supply.
Always connect the device to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the device has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.

INSTALLATION

| CAUTION: Please consider the respective national norms during the installation! The installation must only be carried out by an authorized employee or dealer!|
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Attention:

  • The suspension construction should be such that it can support 10 times the weight of the product per hour.
  • Always use the supplied mounting bracket to hang the product.
  • The product should be attached to the supplied mounting bracket using a mounting clamp (not included).
  • The product must always be secured by means of a safety cable.
  • Make sure that no individual stands or can walk under the product during installation, repair, etc.
  • The user is responsible for the product, its installation, and the safety of the whole. If the user is not able to do so, an external expert must always be called in to check the product and take responsibility.
  • The user must have the product and the installation checked at least once a year by an external expert for safety, technical operation, etc. The user must also have the product and the installation checked by an external expert at least once a year.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • For indoor use only.

DISPLAY

Via the Menu key, you can adjust the desired settings. After pressing the menu, the display shows the following settings:

  1. Man Vol Out xxx%.
    Adjust the manual volume output within the range of 0% to 100% by means of the Up/Down keys.

  2. Interval Set xxxS
    Adjust the interval between 1 to 100S by means of the Up-/Down keys.

  3. Duration Set xxxS
    Adjust the duration between 1 to 100S.

  4. Volume Out xxx%
    Adjust the volume output during the timer function within the range of 0100%

  5. DMX 512 #xxx
    Adjust the DMX address for DMX control.

  6. Wind For Class xx
    NO FUNCTION for this model.

  7. Angel Set xx%
    NO FUNCTION for this model.

TIMER CONTROL

Press the Timer key to activate the timer function. The display shows the adjusted interval and the device counts the seconds down to “0”. After that, the fog emission is triggered at the volume adjusted under “Volume Out”. The duration depends on the settings adjusted under “Duration Set”. If you wish to deactivate the timer function, press the Timer key once more.
Manual control (locked)
Press the Lock button for immediate triggering of the fog emission at the volume adjusted under “Man Volume”. Press the lock button more in order to stop the fog emission.
Manual control (100% output)
Press the Manual key for immediate triggering of the fog emission at 100 % volume. Let the Manual key loose in order to stop the fog emission.

DMX-512 CONNECTION

If you are using a standard DMX controller, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly to the DMX input of the first unit in a DMX chain. Always connect the output of one unit with the input of the next unit until all units are connected. If you use a controller with 5 pin DMX connection you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter.
At the last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor between signal (-) and signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR connector and plug this into the DMX output of the last fixture in the chain.

Address Setup: Press the MODE button a number of times until Add appears on the display, with the UP/DOWN buttons the start address may be set. The start address is defined as the first channel to which the machine will respond.
Check that there are no overlapping channels used!

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL

The wireless remote control has 4 buttons. Press one of the buttons (A, B, C, or D) and the machine will produce snow as long as you press the button.

CLEANING

After each use and before storing the device, use clean distilled water for cleaning the machine.
Procedure:

  1. Turn off the power and pull out the plug from the socket.
  2. Remove snow fluid from the tank.
  3. Add clean distilled water to the tank.
  4. Plug the power lead and switch the power on.
  5. Run the machine until the tank is almost empty. Caution: Do not let the pump run dry!

Caution: Do not refill the tank with snow fluid if storing the snow machine.

REPLACING THE FUSE

If the fuse is defective, replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type and value. Before replacing the fuse, unplug the mains lead.
Procedure:
Step 1: Open the fuse holder on the rear panel with a fitting screwdriver.
Step 2: Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.
Step 3: Install the new fuse in the fuse holder.
Step 4: Replace the fuse holder in the housing.

ACCESSORIES

High-quality snow fluid on a water basis, specially designed for Beamz snow machines guarantees trouble-free use.
1-liter pack Snowfluid, Ref no. 160.578
5-liter pack Snowfluid, Ref no. 160.579

DMX CHANNELS

Channel Function Value Description
1 Fluid-Pump 000-000 No function
001-255 Pump 0-100%
2 Air-pump 000-025 No function
026-255 Pump 0-100%

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Power supply : 230-240VAC, 50Hz, 7A
Tank capacity : 3,5 Liter
DMX Channel : 2
Dimension : 570 x 255 x 285mm
Weight : 7.9kg

The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other. Specifications can be changed without prior notice.
The products referred to in this manual conform to the European Community Directives to which they are subject:

  • Low Voltage (LVD) 2014/35/EU
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 2014/30/EU
  • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2011/65/EU

Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.
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