Flicker / Dimmer INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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1. 7 gt DO NOT BLOCK VENTS 5 3 DIMMER 3 GROUND FLICKER BLF 20 FAST BLOW FUSE gt gt MORE INFO AT WWW MAGICGADGETS COM lt lt s INPUT 2 000W J 150V AC ONLY PEAK LOAD 6 a 4 Page Flicker Dimmer CONNECTIONS amp ENCLOSURE FEATURES 1 AC INPUT Edison type male plug for incoming AC power 2 OUTPUT Edison type female socket for lamp connection 3 Chassis loops for rigging with rope chain steel cable etc 4 Fan exhaust pulls hot air out DO NOT BLOCK 5 Heat sink area on back of unit power device cooling DO NOT BLOCK BLF 20 I rast BLOW FUSE 5 Page FIG B FIG C x Flicker Dimmer RANDOM FIREUGHT GENERATOR CAUTION T ade m FUCKER gt gt MORE INFO AT WW MAGICGADGETS COM lt 2 000W PUT PEAK LOAD 450V AC ONLY Flicker Dimmer GETTING STARTED Plug a load up to 2 400 Watts Maximum into the output fig B Make sure Low set High set amp Speed controls are at ZERO fig A Set Mode switch to OFF fig A Using the proper gauge extension cords apply power to the input fig B NOTE The effect in this unit is a firelight based flicker it will also work well for TV Film light even lightning or bad power type effects the unit must be set based on personal preference We suggest you take some time BEFORE the day of the shoot to play with your new toy a2. AY THE GROUND PINS ARE PRIVIDED FOR YOUR SAFETY CONSULT AN ELECTRITIAN TO REPLACE AN INADEQUATE WALL OUTLET OR WALL BOX CONNECT AC POWER ONLY TO A MAINS SOCKET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION amp SUPPLY CIRCUIT PROTECTION I E CIRCUIT BREAKER FUSE ETC UNPLUG DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN NOT BEING USED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME ONLY USE EXTENSION CABLES THAT ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLING CURRENT REQUIRED FOR YOUR PARTICULAR APPLICATION PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED AVOID THE USE OF UNGROUNDED POLARIZED PLUGS DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY RESULT CORD LENGTH AND CAPACITY CHART oun 25 50FT 100FT 150FT 200FT 250FT 1 6 GAU G E 13AMPS 10AMPS NA NA NA GAUGE wast udi ome o 1 2 GAU G E 20AMPS 15AMPS 10AMPS 8AMPS 1 0 GAUGE 20AMPS 20AMPS 15AMPS 10AMPS 10AMPS LONGER LENGTHS CONDUCT LESS AMPS DUE TO DROP IN VOLTAGE 3 Page Flicker Dimmer CONTROL LAYOUT AND FUNCTION 1 Low set channel control lowest light level 2 High set channel control highest light level 3 Mode switch select Flicker or Dimmer 4 Mode LED indicates Flicker or Dimmer 5 Speed control sets the speed of the effect 6 BLF type fuse holder with 20A fast blow fuse installed 7 NEON output indicator glows orange with output level 8 Ground fault indicator flashing green does not indicate a high current ground 3504 Flicker Dimmer Magic Gadgets RANDOM FIRELIGHT GENERATOR gt
3. Flicker Dimmer 2 000 Watt Lighting FX Generator amp Dimmer INSTRUCTION MANUAL x 2 Oo Magic Gadgets McIntire Enterprises Inc 12986 Mapleleaf Ct NE Aurora OR 97002 8418 Phone 503 678 6236 www magicgadgets com benchtech magicgadgets com Flicker Dimmer TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Pg 2 Introduction Pg 3 Safety first Pg 4 Control layout amp function Pg 5 Connections amp enclosure features GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION Pg 6 7 Getting started Pg 7 Additional features TROUBLESHOOTING Pg 8 Troubleshooting Pg 9 Warranty 1 Page Flicker Dimmer INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Magic Gadgets product Every unit is hand assembled to ensure a quality build that will last for years The use of high end components on the inside makes a big difference outlasting other products many times over Our company does not participate in mass marketed ad campaigns we instead rely on the customer that s you to let everyone know how cool this gadget really is One of the more popular items this all in one device has two settings dim or flicker We put our best randomized single firelight effect in and the ability to set a LOWEST output light level amp a HIGHEST output light level This dual dimming ability lets you set an effect range without sacrificing the effect quality Easily control the speed of the effect with a turn of the knob Use multiple units amp lamps f
4. amp shall be free of any Manufacturer defects The Warranty card must be returned within 30 thirty days to participate in the program PLEASE KEEP THIS PAGE INTACT FOR YOUR RECORDS Our products are warranted for a period of one 1 year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser or lessee to be free from defects in materials or workmanship We will at our option extend this warranty beyond one year The warranty terms stated here MUST BE KEPT to validate this extension The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty concerning the products shall be repair or replacement of defective parts at no charge to the original purchaser or lessee at the discretion of McIntire Enterprises Inc These products are designed and intended for use by competent professionals only The individual user should determine before use whether these devices are suitable adequate or safe for the use intended Because individual applications are subject to great variation the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application Direct incidental special or consequential damages or losses resulting from the use or misuse of these devices shall be the sole responsibility or the purchaser or lessee Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Subjecting t
5. d gear from shutting the fan OFF and potentially damaging the unit from overheating We have seen it all from sound blankets to plastic bags remember these items will cause overheating and the fan is there to help prevent it THE FOLLOWING SHOULD ONLY BE DONE WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT ENERGIZED YOU COULD BE SERIOUSLY HARMED amp DAMAGE THE UNIT _ REMOVE SCREWS Locate the ON OFF switch it is attached directly to the fan power leads MAX INPUT 150V ONLY 7 Page Flicker Dimmer TROUBLESHOOTING Q Is there a minimum load A No minimum load is necessary for proper operation Q Will my dimmer work with other loads like LED Fluorescent ETC A Although the unit was not designed for use with these types of loads their use will not harm the dimmer and my work depending on the application Q keep blowing fuses What s wrong A This is happening because there is a short in the electrical connection either before or after the unit Check your cables lamps ETC You also may be drawing too much current by using inadequate cabling check the cord length amp capacity chart on pg 3 NOTE 25 30A FUSES MAY BE USED IF NECESSARY If you are still having trouble with your Flicker Dimmer please contact us via e mail or over the phone All contact info is at magicgadgets com 8 Page Flicker Dimmer anis THE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANY Our products will be warranted for the lifetime of the unit
6. he units to excessively rough handling moisture high voltages overloading the output operating the unit without proper ventilation improper packaging for shipping damage incurred during shipping any improper or negligent use or any attempt to open amp repair or modify the unit or removal or obscuring of the serial number label will void the warranty Warranty may be limited to original purchaser as shown on original invoice PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND FILL THIS OUT YOU MAY NEED IT LATER OWNER SERIAL it DATE 9 Page
7. nd get used to how it operates Set mode switch to Flicker Slowly adjust High set for a more dramatic effect Slowly adjust Low set for a more subtle effect THE EFFECT WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN THESE TWO LEVELS Use the Speed control to adjust how fast your Flicker Dimmer runs through its effects Switch to Dimmer amp use the Low set control knob for dimming TIP Use multiple Flicker dimmers or our other FX devices such as the Shadowmaker or Flicker 2Digital in combination This will not only increase the output power available but provide added realism when creating firelight effects TIP When using multiple devices spread the lamps further apart amp create a wider more active shadow motion when the lamps are clustered together they will provide a more even effect that s less dramatic TIP Also try running multiple lamps horizontally and or vertically 6 Page Flicker Dimmer ADDITIONAL FEATURES COOLING FAN This unit is equipped with a fan its use is not necessary however we do recommend using the it at all times especially when operating in HOT environments ambient air temps are above 80 Fahrenheit AND the rated output of 2 000 2 400 Watts MAX If you are consistently using smaller loads 1 5kW 1kW 5kW or if you require absolute silence please set fan mode switch to OFF The fan ON OFF switch is located inside the unit wait WHAT Why did you do that This is our way to stop users of rente
8. rom a single source area to create extremely realistic and massive firelight effects Cooling is passive but we include a fan for extreme conditions or if silence is not needed This unit is capable of 2 000 Watts nominal and 2 400 Watts Max power handling from a standard household outlet With proper wiring connectors amp fuses these units can easily go up to 3K It will also dim or flicker anything that s dimmable This product utilizes industrial grade 5 15 input amp output connectors along with an overrated 40A power device Protection is provided by a 20A fuse fuses are fast each time you replace them it s like installing a new breaker at a fraction of the cost We also use high temperature Teflon coated wire amp the best interconnects This means your investment will last through years of use or abuse 2 Page Flicker Dimmer TN SAFETY FIRST WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN DO NOT EXPOSE UNIT TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR EXTREME TEMPERATURES REMOVE FROM POWER BEFORE CLEANING amp ONLY WITH A DRY OR SLIGHTLY DAMP CLOTH A MILD SOLVENT SUCH AS ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL MAY BE USED TO REMOVE HEAVY DEPOSITS DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS MAITAIN A SIX INCH 152 4mm CLEARANCE FROM ANY ITEMS THAT COULD IMPEDE COOLING DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG OR SOCKET IN ANY W
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