Safety Precautions; Controls And Functions - Elation Active Scan 250 User Instructions

Active Scan 250™
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit
rain or moisture
• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt-
age for your unit.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been
frayed or broken.
• Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from
the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical
shock and fire in case of an internal short.
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
• Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
• Never operate this unit when it's cover is removed.
• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
• Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper
ventilation. Allow about 6" (15cm) between this device and a wall.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.
• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out-
doors voids all warranties.
• During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit's main power.
• Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.
• Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. See page 18 for cleaning details.
• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
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1. XLR Input Jack - This jack is used to accept an incoming DMX
signal or Master/Slave signal.
2. XLR Output Jack - This jack is used to transmit the incoming
DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal
to the next Active Scan 250™ in the chain. For best results in DMX or
Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the chain.
See "Terminator" on page 9.
3. Power Cord Inlet - This unit is equipped with a removable I.E.C.
power cord. Be sure to only use the power cord included with the unit,
this cord is designed to match the electrical requirements of the unit.
Other cords may cause the unit to overheat or malfunction. Voltage
may vary from venue to venue, when connecting this unit to a power
supply be sure to connect to a matching power outlet. Never use
this fixture if the ground prong has been removed or broken off. The
ground prong is designed to reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock
in the event the unit suffers from an internal short.
4. Fuse Holder - This housing stores a 7 amp GMA protective fuse.
Never defeat the fuse, the fuse is designed to protect the electronics in
the event of severe power fluctuations. Always be sure to replace the
fuse with an exact match as the one being replaced, unless otherwise
told to do so by an authorized Elation
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