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Tornado Moving Light Enclosures
Featuring MiniDEC
Control Technology
TM
Tempest Lighting, Inc.
11845 Wicks Street
Sun Valley, CA 91352, USA
Tel +1 818 787 8984
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In the interest of continuous product improvement, the information in this document is subject to change without
notice. Neither Tempest Lighting, Inc. nor its representatives or agents may be held liable for expense or injury
arising from it.
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Twister Enclosure User Manual
User Manual
Twister Compact Moving
For the following products,
manufactured after March 2012
Light Enclosures
Twister 1800
Twister 1850
Twister 1900
Twister 1950
September, 2017
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- Page 1 In the interest of continuous product improvement, the information in this document is subject to change without notice. Neither Tempest Lighting, Inc. nor its representatives or agents may be held liable for expense or injury arising from it. September, 2017 ©...
- Page 2 +1 818 787 8984 f: +1 818 252 7101 e: info@tempest.biz www.tempest.biz Tempest Lighting, Inc. declares that t heir Twister Lighting Enclosure Series 18/19.xxx.xx complies with the Essential Requirements of the following EU Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU Test Report 60065 -6500-01-14...
- Page 3 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Twister enclosure. It will serve you for many years, protecting your stage spotlights and effects equipments from the elements. Products Covered By this Manual: 1800.IN Twister 1800 Enclosure 230V 1800.US Twister 1800 Enclosure 120V 1850.IN...
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Page 4: Installation
2 Installation Safety and Warnings These warnings are for your protection. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death. Tempest Lighting, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages or injury incurred by misuse or mishandling of product. Do not attempt to install or operate the enclosure before fully reading and understanding this manual ... - Page 5 Wall anchors and screws are not provided and must comply with local building codes and safety regulations. Twister may also be installed using Tempest Pipe Clamps or conventional hanging clamps fitted to the two holes in the base for either ½” US or M12 hardware.
- Page 6 Truss or Pipe Mounting Mount Twister to a pipe or truss using two Tempest stainless steel U-bolt kits: 4900.MC Stainless Steel nut, bolt and pipe clamp, for pipes 1.5” (38mm) to 2” (50mm) OD. Two required per enclosure. 4925.MC Stainless Steel nut, bolt and pipe clamp, for pipes 2”...
- Page 7 For Base up and horizontal installation, it is necessary to drill a drainage hole at the lowest point of the globe. USE ONLY THE SPECIAL ACRYLIC TAPERED DRILL BIT SUPPLIED WITH YOUR TWISTER MANUAL. A regular bit may crack the globe. Tempest Lighting Inc. accepts no responsibility for such damage. NOTE: Horizontal enclosures –...
- Page 8 2.5 Air inlet and Exhaust Cowls Twister enclosures are supplied with two plastic cowls and filters for the air inlet and exhaust vents. Use of the cowls differs according to the orientation of the enclosures 2.5.1 Base-Up Installation Insert the two filters into the cowl slots.
- Page 9 2.6 Air Filters Note that both cowls are fitted with electrostatic air filters, to prevent ingress of dust and insects. Both filters must always be in place. You will need to remove the filters periodically for cleaning. How often will depend on local conditions. We recommend checking every three months and then determining frequency of cleaning depending on what you find.
- Page 10 The cable entries are suitable for use with standard conduit fittings. US size ½”, international 20mm. Tempest recommends the use of flexible, outdoor-rated conduit for the last few feet (1m) to the enclosure. All junction boxes must be installed in accordance with local electrical codes and should be located near the permanent installation of the enclosure.
- Page 11 3.2 Remove the Globe Assembly. Airflow Rewireable IEC Plug MiniDEC Controller Cover Fixture Mount Finger Guard 3.3 Remove the Fixture Mount and the MiniDEC Cover, and pull AC and DMX control wires through conduit entries, as shown here. AC Power Twister Enclosure User Manual page 11...
- Page 12 3.4 Connect AC Wiring to MiniDEC Controller Single Feed Operation Split Feed Operation CUT LINK 2 PLACES FOR SPLIT FEED OPERATION NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL GROUND GROUND LIVE (Light and Fan) LIVE (Fan) LIVE (Light) Single Feed Wiring Feed the controller with a single maintained supply. The enclosure should be powered 24/7. The light must be switched off when needed using the lighting control system.
- Page 13 MiniDEC Operation The MiniDEC controller monitors current going to the light fixture inside the Twister enclosure, and also heat inside the enclosure. When it detects that the light is on and/or the internal temperature is getting warm, MiniDEC runs the enclosure fan. For best results, enclosures must be connected to live power at all times. MiniDEC Operation is completely automatic.
- Page 14 4 Mounting the Luminaire in the Twister Enclosure If the Twister enclosure is suspended from a ceiling or overhang, this must be done by two people. 4.1 Mounting Smaller Luminaires without Omega Clamps Fixture Bracket Fixture Bracket mounting hardware Fixture mounting hardware Remove the Fixture bracket from the enclosure base.
- Page 15 Omega Clamp Fixture Bracket 4.3 – Chauvet Q-Spot 560 LED – Mounting in Twister 1900 This luminaire requires a special mounting kit available from Tempest Lighting or your Chauvet dealer. Item # 1900.560K. Flat Omega Adapter (x2) M8 screws locate in...
- Page 16 4.4 Use of Twister 1900 Fan Chimney The fan chimney accessory is supplied with the Twister 1900 enclosure to assist air circulation in cases where the luminaire base tends to obstruct airflow, or where particularly temperature-sensitive lamps are used, such as the Philips Platinum series.
- Page 17 4.5 Connect Luminaire power and DMX Connect the DMX IN and OUT luminaire connections as specified by the luminaire manufacturer Connect the luminaire power cable to the IEC outlet provided on the MiniDEC controller. If necessary, shorten the length of the luminaire power cord and install the rewireable IEC plug provided with your Twister enclosure. 4.6 Latch Adjustment and Security The latch tension is ...
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Page 18: Operation
5 Operation While there are no specific operational actions required for normal use, the following points should be kept in mind. The enclosure should be connected to a live circuit at all times except when maintenance is being carried out. -
Page 19: Routine Maintenance
6 Routine Maintenance It is very important to perform routine maintenance on both the enclosure and the equipment inside it. Failure to do so may reduce lifetime for both the enclosure and the equipment. Note Maintenance schedules depend on location and environment. The intervals given here are general minimum guidelines. - Page 20 Case - As Needed The outside of the case should be cleaned as needed. The case should be cleaned with a wet cloth and mild detergent (if necessary). Do not use a direct spray from a hose to clean the case. Globe –...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
7 Troubleshooting This is a guide to the general symptoms, problems, and solutions that may occur during the usage of your enclosure. However, it is important to remember that problems may occur within the equipment itself and these must also be considered. Equipment does not have power. -
Page 22: Limited Warranty
8 Limited Warranty INSPECTION/WARRANTY/RETURNS. A. Customer, at its sole expense, shall inspect all Goods promptly upon receipt and accept all Goods that conform to the specifications or catalog. All claims for any alleged defect in or failure of the Goods or Seller's performance to conform to the Contract, capable of discovery upon reasonable inspection, must be set forth in a written rejection notice detailing the alleged non-conformity, and be received by Seller within thirty (30) calendar days of Customer's receipt of the Goods. - Page 23 Tempest Product Support. Step 1: First contact your local Dealer for support. Your dealer is best placed to respond quickly to your needs. Step 2: If your dealer is unable to answer your questions please contact our Sales Office: Tempest Lighting, Inc.
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