Waterfall 250 Pro™ Contents General Information……………………………………………………………………… 3 a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 3 b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 3 c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 3 d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 4 e. Discharge Lamp Warning……………………………………………………… 4 Safety Instructions………………………………………………………..…………. 7 Features…………………………………………………………………………………… 9 General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 10 Lamp Installation…………………………………………………………………………. 11 a. Lamp installation…………………………………………………….………….. 11 b.
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Waterfall 250 Pro,™ has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit.
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Waterfall 250 Pro™ carries a two year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number.
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Waterfall 250 Pro™ should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle. Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp. Never open this fixture while in use! During the initial operation of this fixture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of the fixture.
2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation. This can cause severe personal injuries and/or damage to the fixture. 3. Be sure to unplug the WATERFALL 250 PRO™ from the power outlet before performing any service related issues. 4. Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power before you open the WATERFALL 250 PRO™.
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Waterfall 250 Pro™ may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury. 10. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture. 11. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or frayed.
Waterfall 250 Pro™ 3. FEATURES • 3 operation mode: o DMX controlled, o Stand alone o Sound activated • 8 colors plus white (including UV filter), with two direction rainbow effect • User selectable color change (mode 1: full colors, mode 2: split-colors) •...
Waterfall 250 Pro™ 4. GENERAL GUIDELINES This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to This fixture was designed for indoor use only, use of this fixture outside will void manufactures warranty.
Waterfall 250 Pro™ 5. LAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing or replacing the lamp Only install the lamp with the device unplugged from the mains. The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed. Before replacing the lamp, be sure the unit has had ample time to cool. To avoid injury to yourself never touch the lamp when it is hot.
The minimum deviation amount is 1.0mm. Running the fixture within a lower deviation can cause damage to the lamp and/or lens. The Waterfall 250 Pro™ lamp holder is aligned at the factory. However, due to slight imperfections in all lamps, fine adjustments will improve light performance. Please follow the procedure below for proper lamp optimization: 1.
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Waterfall 250 Pro™ at a time until the light is evenly distributed. 4. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low, the lamp is too far back in the reflector. "Push” the lamp out by turning each of the adjustment screws ("1, 2, 3”) counterclockwise turn until the light is bright and evenly...
0,5m Mounting The WATERFALL 250 PRO™ is fully operational in three different mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, side mounted, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration below). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.).
Waterfall 250 Pro™ Mounting points Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load limits, a fine knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself.
Securing the WATERFALL 250 PRO™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your WATERFALL 250 PRO™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above.
Waterfall 250 Pro™ 7. UNDERSTANDING DMX Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (see figure below). If you are constructing your own cables be sure to use two conductor shielded digital cable rated at a 120 ohms (this cable can be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores).
XLR input and output connectors. Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.
That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture. In the case of the Waterfall 250 Pro™, which is a 7 channel fixture, you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 8 (7 + 1), the third unit to 15 (7 + 8), and so on.
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Waterfall 250 Pro™ "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing (not receiving a...
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Waterfall 250 Pro™ DMX channel function and values: Channel 1 - Wheel 1: No rotation 1-127 Clockwise rotation from fast to slow No rotation 129-255 Counter-clockwise rotation from slow to fast Channel 2 - Wheel 2: No rotation 1-127 Clockwise rotation from fast to slow...
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Waterfall 250 Pro™ 0-255 Dimmer rate fast to slow Channel 7 - Special Functions: 0-19 Color change normal 20-39 Color change to any position (split colors enable) 40-99 All motor reset 100-119 Auto Program 1 120-139 Auto Program 2 140-159...
There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture with the exception of the lamp. Please refer all other service issues to an authorized Elation service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local dealer.
® defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation Professional under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement ®...
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The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
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