HQ POWER VDLMM8 Mirror Ball Motor User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: HQ-POWER

Table of Contents

HQ POWER VDLMM8 Mirror Ball Motor
Introduction
Safety Instructions
General Guidelines
Features
Operation
Installation
Cleaning and Maintenance
Technical Specifications
Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty
References
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HQ POWER VDLMM8 Mirror Ball Motor

Introduction

To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities. Thank you for choosing HQPower™! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.

Safety Instructions

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Keep this device away from children and unauthorized users.

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| This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children shall be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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Indoor use only. Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids. Never put objects filled with liquids on top of or close to the device.

| Be very careful during the installation: touching live wires can cause life- threatening electroshocks.

| Always disconnect mains power when the device is not in use or when servicing or maintenance activities are performed. Handle the power cord by the plug only.
**| DO NOT** disassemble or open the cover. There are no user- serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.

General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

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Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures.

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| Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.

Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. All other uses may lead to short circuits, burns, electroshocks, crash, etc. Using the device in an unauthorized way will void the warranty.
Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
Due to constant product improvements, the actual product appearance might differ from the shown images.
Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature. Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.
Keep this manual for future reference.

Features

For mirror balls with a maximum diameter of 12″ (30 cm) and weight of 5 kg. Power cable with Schuko plug.
comes with mounting accessories (screws and plugs) + mirror ball chain

Operation

Use two chains to fix the mirror ball: a lifting chain which will hold the mirror ball and a safety chain which will hold the chain in case the lifting chain breaks. Both chains have to hold 10 times the weight of the mirror ball and the chains for one hour without any deformation. The safety chain must be stronger than the lifting chain. The max. length of the safety chain must not exceed 100 cm. Please examine the complete system regularly. Every deformed chain or attachment must be changed immediately.

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mirror ball motor
axle
chain link
lifting chain
installation eyelet
mirror ball
attachment eyelet
safety chain
attachment eyelet

Electrical Connection

cable	pin	code
brown	live	L
blue	neutral	N
yellow/green	earth

Installation

Have the device installed by a qualified person, respecting EN 60598-2-17 and all other applicable norms.
The carrying construction must be able to support 10 times the weight of the device for 1 hour without deforming.
Never stand directly below the device when it is being mounted, removed or serviced. Have a qualified technician check the device once a year and once before you bring it into service. Only install and service the system when area under the system is blocked.
Install the device in a location with few passers-by that is inaccessible to unauthorised persons.
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience: calculating workload limits, determining the installation material to be used… Have the material and the device itself checked regularly. Do not attempt to install the device yourself if you lack these qualifications as improper installation may result in injuries.
Only use the appropriate screws and pegs and make sure that the screws are properly connected to the installation area.
Mount the motor directly onto the mounting surface.
Make sure there is no flammable material within a 0.5 m radius of the device.
Have a qualified electrician carry out the electric connection.
Connect the device to the mains with the power plug. Do not connect it to a dimming pack.
The installation has to be approved by an expert before the device is taken into service.

Cleaning and Maintenance

All screws should be tightened and free of corrosion.
The housing, visible parts, mounting supports and the installation location (e.g. ceiling, suspension, trussing) should not be deformed, modified or tampered with e.g. do not drill extra holes in mounting supports, do not change the location of the connections.
Moving mechanic parts must not show any signs of wear and tear.
The electric power supply cables must not show any damage. Have a qualified technician maintain the device.
Disconnect the device from the mains prior to maintenance activities.
Wipe the device regularly with a moist, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
There are no user-serviceable parts.
Contact your dealer for spare parts if necessary.

Technical Specifications

power supply: 230 V~, 50-60 Hz
power consumption: 4 W
maximum load: 5 kg
maximum diameter of mirror ball: Ø 30 cm
rotation speed: 1.8-2.5 rpm
base plate diameter: 100 mm
height: 48 mm
weight: 0.3 kg

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website www.hqpower.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

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The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.

Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty

Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries.
All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

All consumer products are subject to a 24-monthwarranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.
Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion.
You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

Not covered by warranty:

all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity…), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits;
consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts… (unlimited list);
flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.…;
flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or
use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions;
damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally);
damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;
all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.
Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.
Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.
Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.
The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.