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Hurricane™ 1300 User Manual 

August 2011 

 

Safety Instructions 

 

Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety 
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. 

 

 

Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another 
user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. 

 

Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line 
voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel 
of the fixture. 

 

This product is intended for indoor use only! (If applicable) 

 

To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure 
there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating. 

 

The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) 
from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked. 

 

Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and 
be sure to replace with same lamp source. 

 

Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely 
by its head. Use its carrying handles. 

 

Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104°F (40°C). Do not operate fixture at 
temperatures higher than this.  

 

In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try 
to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to 
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance 
center. Always use the same type spare parts. 

 

Never connect the device to a dimmer pack. 

 

Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. 

 

Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord. 

 

Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.  

 
 

There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or 
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, 
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115. 

 

 

 

FCQ (Fog Cleaner Quart) was specifically developed by Chauvet to clean your 
Hurricane™ 1300. Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your fogger. 

 

Summary of Contents for Hurricane 1300

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ... Product Overview 5 Product Dimensions 6 3 SETUP 7 AC Power 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Mounting 8 Orientation 8 Rigging 8 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 Manual Remote Operation FC M Optional 9 Timer Remote Operation FC T Standard 9 Wireless Controller FC W Optional 10 General Troubleshooting 11 Contact Information 11 5 APPENDIX 12 General Maintenance 12 Returns Procedure 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14 ...

Page 3: ... original factory box and packing Claims The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping to this product or any part that shipped with it Therefore if the received merchandise appears to have damages caused during shipping the customer must submit the damage report and any related claims with the carrier not CHAUVET The customer must submit the report upon reception of the damag...

Page 4: ... replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp source Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Never carry the fixture solely by its head Use its carrying handles Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit b...

Page 5: ...ION Product Overview Fluid container Hanging bracket Fluid level indicator Low Fluid indicator Heater Nozzle Tilt Adjustment knob Power switch Manual controller Fuse holder Wireless Controller Manual Fog button Handle Safety eyebolt Power input hardwired ...

Page 6: ...Hurricane 1300 User Manual 6 August 2011 Product Dimensions 317 mm 12 5 in 425 mm 16 7 in 306 mm 12 in ...

Page 7: ...t or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch Before applying power to a fixture check that the source voltage matches the fixture s requirement Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use Fuse Replacement Unplug the IEC power cable before replacing the fuse Always replace with same ...

Page 8: ...ng It is important never to obstruct the vents pathways Mount the fixture using a suitable C or O type clamp When selecting installation location take into consideration the fluid reservoir access and routine maintenance Safety cables must always be used utilizing the provided safety eye bolt Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes ...

Page 9: ...manually set the fog machine to run continuously or to set the fog machine to run off bursts with adjustable interval and duration settings 1 Plug in the fog machine to power and turn the power switch to the fixture on 2 Plug in the timer remote to the Manual Controller socket on the rear of the fog machine 3 Press the TIMER ON OFF button on the timer remote The LED above the button should light i...

Page 10: ...hine 5 pin port labeled Wireless Controller 2 There are 4 buttons on the wireless remote transmitter which act as triggers Each button can be assigned to a different fog machine You may only choose 1 dipswitch on each receiver See the below configuration for setting the receivers to operate with the transmitter remote Mode Dipswitches CH1 1 On 2 4 Off CH2 2 On 1 3 4 Off CH3 3 On 1 2 4 Off CH4 4 On...

Page 11: ...ted to device Try using another controller Possible bad controller Check the internal fuse Check the external fuse Fluid indicator states no fog but the container if full Try resetting the fog machine by turning the power off and then on again Possible bad part Contact Chauvet or a Chauvet Dealer distributor for further instruction If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions pleas...

Page 12: ...ion of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends...

Page 13: ...vide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use If you are given a RMA ...

Page 14: ... Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input 5 pin ground DIN5 female socket Data pin configurationpin1 LED pin2 control pin3 5V pin4 ground pin5 none ground none ORDERING INFORMATION Hurricane 1300 F1300 Wired manual remote optional FC M Wired timer remote included FC T Wireless manual remote optional FC W SPARE PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION Master PCB P170 F3MSPCB Heater 1...

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