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Le Maitre Chameleon Manual

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CHAMELEON SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These safety instructions are complementary to, and in addition to those
instructions in the main Manual section. Both should be read and
understood thoroughly before use of the Chameleon.
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.
Warning:
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 manufacturers 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 Chameleon 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.
Warning:
serious injury, damage by fire, or explosion.
Warning:
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. The Chameleon should not be
subjected to temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius or above 45 degrees
Celsius nor exposed to unsheltered conditions.
Warning:
Chameleon system. Never assume otherwise. The Chameleon
should be purged of gas as described in the manual either by
flaming, or safely releasing the gas.
All directions in the manual should be read thoroughly and
Failure to observe correct operating procedures may lead to
Before initial use, and each subsequent use, the Chameleon
It should always be assumed that gas remains within the
Document last reviewed: January 2020
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Summary of Contents for Le Maitre Chameleon

  • Page 1 The Chameleon 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.
  • Page 2: Conditions Of Use

    Conditions of use The Chameleon 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 re positioning should only be performed when the machine is cool, disconnected from the mains supply and all data communication.
  • Page 3 Should DMX isolation or other devices be required for the safe application of DMX control then this will be deemed the responsibility of the operator. It is repeated that the use of the Chameleon in any form by untrained or unqualified personnel will relinquish the manufacturer of all responsibility relating to any consequence.
  • Page 4 A suitable fire extinguisher should always be available and sited close to the operation of the machine. Canisters should never be changed when the machine is on, or still hot enough to cause possible ignition. Should a canister or canister base fail, such that leakage occurs when removing the canister, DO NOT remove it.
  • Page 5 --------------------------------- The Chameleon is a small canister driven flame effect for use with theme parks, stage shows and concerts etc. Various colours are available which allow a rich colour flame set to be produced.
  • Page 6 Any serious operational error will be indicated by a rapid flashing display, and will require a mains off/on reset in order to resume operation. The Chameleon is supplied set to PrG 2 mode whereby separate DMX channels control the two solenoids.
  • Page 7 In all situations, no matter what the application, it must be ensured that no person can touch, get within 3 metres or look over the Chameleon unit as severe burns can be caused by the flame and the unit may “fire” without any prior notice – this is also why a direct line-of-sight must be maintained between the operator and the unit.
  • Page 8 Regardless of knowing if the Chameleon has been flushed or not, it should be checked before use, without canisters, and assumed that a flame will result upon flame activation. The Chameleon should be sited in a safe environment (assuming maximum flame height) and run through operational procedures.
  • Page 9 Flame Height As standard, the Chameleon is not fitted with a height adjustment valve. Units can be made to order with adjustable height, or a height adjustment valve can be fitted to an existing unit. Please contact the manufacturer for further information.
  • Page 10 Software System Control HSI Delay Time The delay time associated with the Hot surface igniter can be varied and set for particular conditions. This can be set by disconnecting the DMX signal where the ‘doF’ display is active. Pressing the ‘Store/View’ button along with the ‘Up’ button will display a scrolling ‘dEL’. After this disappears a numeric value will appear.
  • Page 11 Should this occur the Chameleon should be referred to service. (If qualified expertise is available then it is possible that a small amount of hot water placed into the canister base pin cavity, and fired through the system with gas, will clear this film off.
  • Page 12: Contact Details

    Technical Details. Size: (mm) H 405 L 360 W 275 Weight: 12Kg (approx) Flame media Le Maitre Canisters : 2 required Flame Height Control Fitted on request Flame Height Max Flame Height Min Control 3 Channel DMX Channels Hot surface igniter, Flame, Beacon output...
  • Page 13 Control Panel Layout...