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PLASMA GLOBE
OWNER' S GUIDE
P l a s m a
P l a s m a
D e s i g n
D e s i g n

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  • Page 1 PLASMA GLOBE OWNER’ S GUIDE P l a s m a P l a s m a D e s i g n D e s i g n...
  • Page 3 We’re glad that you’ve chosen to purchase one of our globes, and we hope that it provides you with years of enjoyment. Before you begin using your plasma globe, don’t forget to read the warnings at the back of the manual! Some may be obvious, but others you might not have thought of.
  • Page 4 It’s more like a shock of static electricity—safe, but unpleasant.) Once you have your plasma globe in place, operating it is as simple as plugging it in and turning it on. To extend the life of the electronics and the gases in the plasma globe, only leave the display turned on when there are people around to appreciate it.
  • Page 5 Try the plasma globe at different power levels; some effects can only be seen when the plasma globe is at low power. There are a lot of different things you can try with your plasma globe, but the numerous possibilities are sure to keep you captivated for quite some time.
  • Page 6 A Brief Overview of Plasma Globes So you’re still reading? You mean you haven’t already thrown out the manual and started playing with your plasma globe? Well, keep reading and we’ll tell you a bit about plasma globes and how they work.
  • Page 7 These structures are what give shape to the moving tendrils of light that you see in the plasma globe. When a plasma globe is turned on, the gas inside the globe is charged with a high-voltage current from the power supply. The high voltage of the current causes the gas to ionize and turn into plasma.
  • Page 8 The lower the pressure, the wider and softer the arcs will be. When the pressure is low enough, a unique effect becomes possible at reduced power levels, somewhat like a glowing aurora borealis around the electrode core. Each gas that is used has particular colors and properties that are peculiar to it.
  • Page 9 Before a plasma globe is filled, it is first baked in an oven to remove any water vapor. Then, it is hooked up to a vacuum pump system and evacuated to 0.001 Torr (99.999% Vacuum). After the globe has been evacuated it is filled with the precise gas mixture specified in the formula.
  • Page 10 2) Turn the Plasma Globe on at Full Power. 3) Being careful not to touch any metal on the Fluorescent Bulb, hold the Bulb by the glass, bring it close to the Plasma Globe, and see what happens. The Fluorescent Light should turn on! 4) If you are using a straight Fluorescent Tube, experiment with the position of your hands on the tube.
  • Page 11 By putting a flicker bulb close to your plasma globe, you can get lots of neat effects inside of the bulb, some of them similar to plasma globe effects.

  • Page 12: Safety Tips

    Keep your plasma globes away from liquids of any kind. If water or any other liquid is spilled on your plasma globe, turn it off immediately. Do not handle the plasma globe with wet hands, as this could cause you to get shocked.
  • Page 13 2-3 feet of each other. The plasma globes may become damaged through this interference. If you have more than one plasma globe, keep them at a safe distance from each other, at least 3 feet apart.

  • Page 14: Warranty Terms

    Warranty Terms If your plasma globe fails, do not attempt to perform repairs yourself! Doing so may void your warranty. If you experience any issues with your plasma globe, please contact us immediately so that we can arrange for repairs or replacement. Contact information can be found on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 15 Information for Emerald Fury Globe Owners: Your new “Emerald Fury” plasma globe was created using significant amounts of xenon gas. We have found that this gas mixture is sometimes harder to ignite than our less energetic globes. It may be necessary to turn the globe’s power setting to maximum and touch the gas to...
  • Page 16 604.299.7511. Our Business Hours are 8:00AM to 4:00PM PST, Monday to Friday (except holidays).You can also contact us by e-mail at support@auroraplasmadesign.com. If you like your plasma globe, the best way to help us out is to go to auroraplasmadesign.com...