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1. 10 Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Coupling Units The Salamander has been designed to allow up to four units to be coupled together with a minimal footprint Figure 3 Positioning of 4 coupled Salamanders top down view When coupled in this manner the effect has a footprint of less than 350 x 350mm and can be used to give the impression of multiple different coloured flames from a single source or to produce a single flame of much greater size Daisy chaining Mains and DMX connectors allows for the entire effect to be powered and controlled by a single mains supply and DMX line respectively A Please note The US 120VAC model will draw a peak current of about 7 Amps when the ignitor is activated This inrush current will last for less than a second and settle rapidly to a steady state current of about 1 5 Amps However this means four coupled units have the potential to draw an inrush current of 28 Amps If there is any doubt that the mains supply being used can supply this peak current it might be necessary to stagger the ignitor activation when multiple units are sharing a single mains supply 11 Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Advanced Settings DMX Filter In order to minimise the possibility of incorrect triggering of the Salamander through DMX the software contains a DMX data filter This will cause a small delay in the unit s response to DMX commands approximately 75ms In practical terms thi2. Salamander Flame Effect System User Manual Version 1 February 2013 Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Safety Information This information should be read and thoroughly understood before use of the Salamander It is the responsibility of the user to be fully aware of all potential consequences and actions when using this machine The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for events occurring due to use of this machine by unqualified or untrained personnel A gt Bb Warning All directions in the manual should be read thoroughly and completely understood before any attempt to use the machine The machine should only be operated by or under the instruction of trained personnel Any maintenance of the machine should only be carried out by the manufacturer or after the manufacturer s strict approval Should there be any doubt as to the safety of operation of the machine under any circumstances the machine should be taken out of service immediately The Salamander must not be used in confined spaces under any conditions of rain snow or precipitation of any fluids or moving air which will cause the flame to divert from a vertical path The Salamander should not be subjected to temperatures below 5 C or above 45 C nor exposed to unsheltered conditions Warning Failure to observe correct operating procedures may lead to serious injury damage by fire or explosion Warning Before initial use and
3. doF will flash This is short for DMX OFF Setting DMX Channels Press the SELECT button The HSI indicator LED will light up and the currently selected HSI channel will be displayed Use the UP DOWN buttons to cycle through DMX channels When the desired channel is selected press STORE VIEW to save the setting Press SELECT again and the FLAME indicator LED will light up This is the Fire channel Select the desired channel and save it as above Pressing SELECT again will return to the DMX status display Setting HSI Delay Press STORE VIEW and UP simultaneously dEL will scroll across the display followed by a value This value corresponds to the timer delay after the HSI is activated before the Salamander can be fired The default setting is 101 This corresponds to a delay of approximately 10s In some adverse conditions it might be desirable to increase this delay Care should be taken when adjusting the HSI Delay If it is set too short the HSI might not have time to reach full temperature when the Salamander is fired This can result in the fluid failing to ignite In addition if the HSI Delay is reduced to 10 or below the HSI will not activate This allows the firing system to be tested without the HSI active A Warning The canister must be removed before reducing the HSI delay While the HSI delay is set to 6 the firing solenoid will activate This will cause gas to be released if a canister is installed at the time
4. followed by the setting L 1 indicates the tilt switch is enabled 6 Press UP and DOWN to toggle between tilt switch enabled L 1 and disabled L 0 12 Le Maitre Ltd Troubleshooting Salamander User Manual Problem Cause Action Fuse or circuit breakers blowing when HSI activated Too many Salamanders on single supply Assign HSls different DMX channels and stagger activation Faulty HSI Refer to Maintenance instructions contact Le Maitre HSI element in contact with chassis Return to correct position HSI might need to be replaced HSI not heating HSI Delay set below 10 Set HSI Delay to above 10 101 recommended Refer to Set Up Instructions Incorrect DMX channel Set to correct DMX channel Refer to Set Up HSI stuck in heating HSI disconnected delay display constantly flashing Re connect HSI Refer to Maintenance instructions contact Le Maitre Firing solenoid not activating HSI still heating Wait until HSI is fully heated The display will stop flashing when the Salamander is ready to fire Incorrect DMX channel Set to correct DMX channel Refer to Set Up instructions Firing solenoid activating but no gas released Empty canister Replace canister Canister nozzle damaged Replace canister Firing pin sticking Remove firing pin and clean or replace o ring Refer to Maintenance instructions Firing pin
5. CR4 4NE Tel 44 0 20 8646 2222 Fax 44 0 20 8646 1955 Email info lemaitreltd com USA Tel 1 512 451 4392 Fax 1 206 350 3553 Email info lemaitreusa com 18 Salamander User Manual Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Warranty The Le Maitre Salamander is sold with a one year s warranty which includes parts and labour from the date of purchase This warranty covers manufacturing defects providing that the unit has been regularly serviced by an authorized agent and has only used genuine Le Maitre Canisters Le Maitre Ltd considers all of its products to be safe for use in the application it was intended Le Maitre Ltd takes no responsibility for misuse or incorrect use Always refer to the equipment owner s manual for proper use and be aware of local legislation governing the products use 19
6. each subsequent use the Salamander should be checked for functional suitability Should any damage be observed or doubt about suitability of use occur it should be immediately decommissioned and held for service Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Operational Guidance A gt D gt bP BPP D The Salamander is only suitable for indoor use or situations that meet the same environmental conditions The machine must only be used vertically secured in position protected from unauthorised interference impact forces and vibration Any installation or repositioning should only be performed when the machine is cool disconnected from the mains supply and all data communication Changing canisters should only be performed when the machine is powered down the HSI is cool and no other sources of ignition are present Safety distances must be given a priority when using the Salamander This includes persons in the performance area and surrounding flammable objects Minimum safety distances are as follows o Horizontal radius 2 metres o Vertical safety height 8 metres for a single unit o Vertical safety height 12 metres if two or more units are coupled in a single location Full risk assessments must be made before use and all relevant emergency failure procedures must be immediately available including qualified personnel fire extinguishers and first aid All operations should have undergone preliminary tests and
7. fuel canister opening the canister valve and allowing the pressurised fluid to escape via the output nozzle located at the base of the flue It is recommended that the fire channel is activated with the flash buttons present on most DMX controllers This allows for greater control over the effect produced A brief activation of the channel 0 5 1s will produce a short duration fireball effect A longer activation will produce a tall tongue of flame It is recommended that operators of the Salamander take some time to familiarise themselves with the effects produced in order to achieve the best results Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual A Warning The firing solenoid should never be continuously activated for more than 30 seconds Keeping the solenoid powered for extended periods risks damage to the solenoid coil A Please note After the Salamander has been fired there can occasionally be seen a small flickering flame within the flue This is produced by residual fuel in the nozzle vaporising after the Fire channel has been released This is expected in normal operation however if the effect is not desirable it can be minimised by gently warming the fuel canisters prior to use This increases the volatility of the fuel allowing it to vaporise more rapidly Set Up The Salamander is programmed for operation through the control panel see above This must be carried out with all DMX cables unplugged When powered up
8. rehearsal Always ensure it is possible to shut the machine down immediately in case of emergency Use of an Emergency Stop to interrupt mains supply is recommended Use only Le Maitre Chameleon Flame Fuel or Le Maitre Salamander Flame Fuel Use of alternate fuels might lead to unexpected behaviour The Salamander is controlled by instruction from the DMX 512 protocol The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for incorrect application or malfunction of data sent via DMX Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Should DMX isolation or other devices be required for safe operation this will be deemed the responsibility of the operator gt Avoid live wiring DMX to the Salamander ie do not plug in or unplug DMX cables while the controller is actively transmitting data gt The Salamander is not designed for continual flame use It is intended for short duration bursts ie maximum duration of 5 seconds A Should the Salamander fail to fire correctly immediately shut down the machine and allow itto cool before investigating the problem Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Contents SEIA 2005 its te MM Ha nat E E E ae st annees der en esi aes 1 Op rationalGuidanc 344 tes a interest Lal 2 Features and DIMENSION St onsen batten nr ennemi AA 5 Product OVGIVICW seinien aae aae eE Ea aAA eA ETAETA E EEA AeA EE E Ria 6 Product Descriptidn s2minsntanitinnnnsmen tn nl ad a id adia narai aa aa 6 Features ist A A A A A AA O
9. too low Increase firing pin height Refer to Maintenance instructions No response from unit Tilt lock out engaged Position on a level surface and turn unit off and on again DMX signal not received Check DMX controller and test cables Gas leaking when canister is installed Firing pin too high Reduce firing pin height Refer to Maintenance instructions 13 Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Maintenance A Please note While the Salamander contains several components that have been designed to be user serviceable the maintenance procedures described in this section should only be performed by qualified personnel The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for events occurring due to incorrect maintenance of this machine A Please note All the procedures described in this section should be performed with the Salamander isolated from any power supply after the unit has been allowed to cool for at least 10 minutes The Salamander features a service panel secured by 4xM4 bolts Removal of this service panel allows access to the majority of user serviceable components within the Salamander CANISTER BASE __FIRING PIN __THRUST ROD SPRING FIRING SOLENOID Figure 4 Salamander Firing Mechanism 14 Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Solenoid Testing The Salamander features a test setting that allows the firing solenoid to be activated witho
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11. O ring appears worn frayed or split it must be replaced The O ring should be cut off the firing pin with a sharp blade such as a scalpel taking care not to scratch the firing pin itself A new O ring should be eased into place from the top end of the pin Do not push the O ring over the thread on the firing pin A small amount of lubricant such as silicone grease may be needed to get the O ring into position When the O ring has been replaced re install the firing pin A Please note Under no condition should the firing pin be pushed up out of the top ifthe canister base This will force the firing pin O ring across the canister base s side opening damaging the rubber and compromising the seal created HSI Testing If the HSI is failing to heat up or causing fuses to blow when it is activated the HSI can be inspected to determine if it is faulty To access the HSI Remove the Salamander Service Panel and Lid Undo the two M5 bolts securing the front two feet of the unit These also secure the control panel 3 Unplug the HSI from the chassis mount relay on the control panel Using a multimeter the cold resistance of the HSI can be measured EU 230V Units 86 120 Ohms US 120V Units 9 16 Ohms If the HSI resistance does not fall into this range it has developed a fault Contact the manufacturer for a replacement 17 Le Maitre Ltd Contact Details UK Le Maitre Ltd 6 Forval Close Wandle Way Mitcham Surrey
12. at a time 3 When the pin is in the desired position tighten both nuts against the washer O RING WASHER 2 X M5 PLAIN NUTS DO NUTS ADJUSTED TO INCREASE HEIGHT OF PIN Figure 6 Firing pin assembly and adjustment O Ring Replacement The Salamander contains two user replaceable O rings One is located at the base of the thread in the brass canister base The other is located on the firing pin The canister base O ring should be inspected every time the canister is changed If the rubber appears worn frayed or split the O ring should immediately be replaced It might be necessary to cut the O ring out of the canister base using a small blade such as a scalpel The replacement O ring can simply be pressed into place 16 Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual It is recommended that the firing pin O ring is periodically examined for damage Checking the O ring every 6 12 canisters is usually appropriate however this will vary based on the precise operating conditions of the unit In addition if the Salamander fails to fire correctly or the response when firing is delayed or sticky the firing pin O ring must be cleaned or replaced To access the firing pin O ring Depress the spring Pull the firing pin straight down towards the bottom of the canister base When it meets the top of the thrust rod gently twist it to one side PUNA Pull the firing pin out past the side of the thrust rod If the
13. be powered from a single mains supply A Please note The blue Powercon must only ever be used as a mains input and the white Powercon must only ever be used as a mains through output Please note Electrically the Salamander s fuse and power switch are located after the mains through socket This means the mains through socket will always be live while the Salamander is connected to a live mains supply even if the unit is switched off or the fuse has blown Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Control Panel The Salamander is configured through an on board control panel featuring a 3 x 7 Segment LED display 5 x indicator LEDs and 4 x multi function buttons SALAMANDER DMX STATUS STORE HSI FLAME 0000 STORE SELECT UP DOWN VIEW Figure 2 Salamander Control Panel DMX Operation The Salamander can only be operated through DMX 512 Two channels are required one channel activates the HSI the second channel activates the firing solenoid These two channels can be set independently The HSI will be activated when the HSI channel is raised above 99 The display will show the text H99 At this point a timer will activate preventing the unit from being fired until the HSI has had time to reach full temperature While the timer is active the 3 digit display will flash When the display stops flashing the unit is ready to fire When the Fire channel is raised above 50 a solenoid forces a plunger into the
14. ml Canister Fuel Type Propane Butane mix OR Ethanol Methanol mix colour specific Effect Duration 30s continuous up to 50 fireballs Control DMX512 2 Channels Igniter Fire Dimensions mm 433 H x 170 W x 204 D including handle Weight 10kg Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual Operation Getting Started Remove the Salamander from all packaging and place on a flat stable surface Prior to use the Salamander should be inspected for damage If the unit is found to be damaged it should be removed from service immediately and referred to Le Maitre for servicing and repair Install a canister of Le Maitre Chameleon or Salamander flame fuel by screwing the canister into the brass canister base Be careful not to over tighten the canister as this risks damage to the canister the canister base and the seals within the canister base Unlike other flame effect systems no gas should leave the canister as it is being installed If escaping gas is detected immediately remove the canister The most probable cause is the tension of the spring supporting the firing pin Refer to the Maintenance instructions for correct adjustment of this spring Power is supplied to the Salamander via the blue Neutrik PowerCon socket A suitable mains cable fitted with a blue PowerCon plug must be used to connect the Salamander to a mains supply The white PowerCon socket is a mains through connector allowing multiple Salamander to
15. s delay should be too short to have any effect on functionality however it is possible to disable the DMX filter if this is desired A Warning If the Salamander is operated with the DMX filter disabled the manufacturer will not be held responsible for any unexpected behaviour under DMX control To disable the DMX filter With all DMX cables unplugged press SELECT until doF is displayed Press STORE VIEW and UP at the same time While dEL is still scrolling on the display press DOWN FILtEr will scroll across the display followed by the setting F 1 indicates the filter is en Re a switched on 5 Press UP and DOWN to toggle between filter on F 1 and filter off F 0 Tilt Switch The Salamander contains a safety tilt switch that will disable the unit if it is tipped beyond 40 degrees from vertical This will prevent the unit from operating should it be knocked over It is possible to disable this tilt switch if desired A Warning The Salamander is only designed to be used in a vertical position If the unit is to be used in any other position it is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure safe operation To disable the tilt switch With all DMX cables unplugged press SELECT until doF is displayed Press STORE VIEW and UP at the same time While dEL is still scrolling on the display press DOWN While FILtEr is still scrolling on the display press UP IES tiLt loc will scroll across the display
16. ut DMX This setting disables the HSI so it cannot be used to fire the unit This allows the action of the firing solenoid to be tested without requiring a DMX controller To test the solenoid 1 Turn on the Salamander and unplug all DMX cables Remove any canisters from the unit 2 Press STORE VIEW and DOWN dEL will scroll across the display 3 Reduce the HSI delay to 6 While the delay is set to 6 the firing solenoid will be active A Warning The firing solenoid should never be continuously activated for more than 30 seconds Keeping the solenoid powered for extended periods risks damage to the solenoid coil Firing Pin Adjustment While the firing solenoid is not active the firing pin should not protrude above the top surface of the canister base CORRECT POSITION INCORRECT POSITION Figure 5 Correct and Incorrect firing pin positions If the pin protrudes above the top surface of the canister base this might lead to the pin opening the canister valve as a canister is installed causing gas to be released The relaxed position of the firing pin can be changed by adjusting the position of the two M5 plain nuts and the washer on the firing pin shaft Winding this assembly further up the pin will reduce the height of the pin while it is in a relaxed state To perform this adjustment 15 Le Maitre Ltd Salamander User Manual 1 Depress the spring 2 Using a 7mm spanner wind the nuts up the firing pin shaft one
17. w the Salamander to produce stunning flame effects of over 6 metres in height with a purely canister based system The unique firing mechanism eliminates the requirement for internal valves and accumulators minimising the risk of flammable gas leaks and a robust hot surface igniter ensures reliable flame ignition The canister based design removes the requirement for bulky and expensive propane bottles and high pressure hosing and allows for a choice of fuels making the Salamander ideal for any venue where propane is not permitted Details of the full range of Le Maitre products are available online at www lemaitreltd com and www lemaitreusa com Features e 4m high flame effect from a single unit e Over 6m high flame effect from 4 coupled units e Canister based system e Multiple colours and fuels available e Total of 30 seconds continuous flames or up to 50 fireballs from a single canister e No internal valves or accumulators flammable fuels are only stored within the canisters themselves e Small footprint e Modular designed to allow easy coupling of multiple units e DMX operation e Optional external display for remote monitoring e Robust hot surface igniter e Tilt safety switch e Igniter current monitoring Le Maitre Ltd Specification Salamander User Manual Power Requirements EU 230VAC 50Hz 250W US 120VAC 60Hz 250W External Fusing EU 3 15AT US 6 3AT Fuel Capacity 1 x 500
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