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