General Troubleshooting - Chauvet CH-158 User Manual

General Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution(s)
Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset
Beam is very dim or not Clean optical system or replace lamp
bright
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Breaker/Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device
blowing
Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment
Device has no power Check for power on Mains.
Check device's fuse. (internal and/or external)
Lamps cuts off Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
sporadically
Lamp may be at end of its life.
Motor movements are Possible bad motor driver or sensors
jerky or jumpy
Check polarity switch on controller
Moves slow Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Relay will not work Check reset switch
Check cable connections
Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
Unit wobbles when Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping
rotating
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Appendix
Applies to
Foggers
Lights & Snow Controllers
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Dimmers
& Chaser