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Unpacking and Setting Up Your Globe

Keep your box and everything in it! 

The box that your plasma 

globe came in is specially made for protecting your plasma globe. 
Although unlikely, from time to time plasma globes can fail, and 
if that should happen, you will need your box so that we can 
safely ship your plasma globe back to us for warranty repair or 
replacement.

To set up your plasma globe, find a suitable location away from 
direct sunlight, and preferably somewhere where you are able 
to dim the lights. Remember to keep the globe away from any 
metal objects or surfaces, as these may be a shock hazard when 
the plasma globe is powered on. (The plasma globe has a low-
amperage current, so the shock is not dangerous. It’s more like a 
shock of static electricity—safe, but unpleasant.) Once you have 
your plasma globe in place, operating it is as simple as plugging it in 
and turning it on.

To extend the life of the electronics and the gases in the plasma 
globe, only leave the display turned on when there are people 
around to appreciate it. In addition, do not leave the plasma globe 
at full power for an extended period. All electronics slowly wear out 
over time, so turning the globe off when you are not around will 
ensure that you get the most out of the life of your globe.

Plugging in the power adapter

Power adjustment dial

Summary of Contents for Plasma Globe

Page 1: ...PLASMAGLOBE OWNER SGUIDE P l a s m a D e s i g n P l a s m a D e s i g n ...

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Page 3: ...ed Plasma Globes we ve now brought them within reach of the everyday consumer We re glad that you ve chosen to purchase one of our globes and we hope that it provides you with years of enjoyment Before you begin using your plasma globe don t forget to read the warnings at the back of the manual Some may be obvious but others you might not have thought of For your own safety and to ensure the life ...

Page 4: ...cts or surfaces as these may be a shock hazard when the plasma globe is powered on The plasma globe has a low amperage current so the shock is not dangerous It s more like a shock of static electricity safe but unpleasant Once you have your plasma globe in place operating it is as simple as plugging it in and turning it on To extend the life of the electronics and the gases in the plasma globe onl...

Page 5: ...n fact some of the most interesting effects can only be achieved through contact or close proximity with the globe Go ahead and experiment Try using your whole palm or just your fingertips or even just a single fingertip See what happens when you lightly hover your hand above the surface of the glass Put your hands on different parts of the globe and see how the plasma reacts when your hands are i...

Page 6: ...al phenomena inside of a glass chamber It wasn t until 1971 that Bill Parker a physics student at MIT conceived the plasma globe as we know it today Building upon the principles that Tesla had pioneered Parker came up with techniques to create the many different colors and effects that can be seen in modern plasma globes What Is Plasma And What Does It Have to Do With Plasma Globes Plasma globes g...

Page 7: ...asma and escape through the air At the same time the power sup ply emits a high frequency current alternating at thousands of times per second and this high frequen cy current creates an oscillating electromagnetic field This electro magnetic field interacts with the plasma and causes the electrons and ions to move around exciting the surrounding atoms When the atoms become excited they quickly re...

Page 8: ...sure is low enough a unique effect becomes possible at reduced power levels somewhat like a glowing aurora borealis around the electrode core Each gas that is used has particular colors and properties that are peculiar to it For example neon gives off a reddish orange color when charged krypton gives off a white color xenon gives off a blueish color and argon gives off a sort of purple color By co...

Page 9: ...ircuit board are mounted and wired to the electrode Lastly the base is sealed up and the globe is tested packed and made ready to go Once the globe reaches us it is again inspected and subjected to rigorous testing to ensure the quality of the plasma effect and the durability of the electronics After that it gets sent out to you Conclusion We hope you ve learned a little bit about plasma globes fr...

Page 10: ...ll Power 3 Being careful not to touch any metal on the Fluorescent Bulb hold the Bulb by the glass bring it close to the Plasma Globe and see what happens The Fluorescent Light should turn on 4 If you are using a straight Fluorescent Tube experiment with the position of your hands on the tube You should notice that the tube will only light up between the plasma globe and your hand This is because ...

Page 11: ...ting They have a bright orange flickering movement that looks similar to a burning candle You can find them in most home hardware stores as well as in other large stores that sell decorative lighting Neon flicker bulbs are filled with low pressure neon gas and instead of a filament they have two small flat electrodes inside them that energize the neon gas Neon flicker bulbs are very sensitive to t...

Page 12: ...ock of static electricity it will probably be unpleasant so we suggest you avoid it Remove any rings or other metallic jewelry from your hands before handling a live plasma globe Do not touch your plasma globe with metallic objects Touching your plasma globe with a metal object may cause an electrical arc to form at the glass surface which could cause small skin burns and may be a fire hazard Beca...

Page 13: ...be and a USB cable at the same time may cause damage to a device connected to the USB cable Always unplug your plasma globe before cleaning the glass Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean your plasma globe as this could permanently damage the glass Small scratches to the glass can be sealed with clear nail polish thinned with lacquer thinner Do not turn your plasma globe on and off continuously or...

Page 14: ... commercial purposes If your globe has problems after the 1 year period is up you must contact us for details on out of warranty service Out of warranty service will be determined on a case to case basis Repairs or replacements that are made outside of the warranty period may be subject to shipping and services fees This warranty does not apply to damage caused through tampering negligence or abus...

Page 15: ...gnificant amounts of xenon gas We have found that this gas mixture is sometimes harder to ignite than our less energetic globes It may be necessary to turn the globe s power setting to maximum and touch the gas to initiate the plasma display Once started the power can be dialed back to the desired setting ...

Page 16: ...asmadesign com and leave a review Leaving a favorable review of your globe will help prospective buyers to know what they are purchasing and will give them the confidence they need to make the leap and purchase one of their very own Museum Sized Plasma Globes If you have any issues with your globe please don t hesitate to call or email us We are continually working on new effects for our Plasma Gl...

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