Geyser RGB - Effect machine Chauvet - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Effect Machine
Brand	Chauvet
Model	Geyser RGB
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.5 x 10 x 8.5 in (39.3 x 25.4 x 21.6 cm)
Weight	15 lb (6.8 kg)
Power Consumption	1200 W
Input Voltage	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Fuse	F 10 A, 250 V
DMX Channels	4
Control	DMX, Manual, Wireless Remote (included)
Fluid Tank Capacity	2.5 L (0.66 gal)
Output (CFM)	28,000 CFM
Heat-Up Time	3 min
Color LEDs	RGB, individually controllable
Safety Features	Auto shut-off, thermal cut-off, fuse protection
Maintenance & Cleaning	Periodically clean fluid tank and fan blades; use distilled water for cleaning
Spare Parts Available	Fuse, remote control, fluid tank, fan assembly
Repairability	Modular design; user-serviceable parts include fuse and remote; advanced repairs by qualified technicians

Frequently Asked Questions - Geyser RGB Chauvet

What type of fluid should I use with the Geyser RGB?

Use only water-based fog fluid recommended by Chauvet. Do not use oil-based fluids as they can damage the unit.

How do I set the DMX address on the Geyser RGB?

Use the control panel to navigate to the DMX settings. Set the address using the DMX menu; refer to the manual for channel mapping (4 channels).

Why is my Geyser RGB not producing fog?

Check that the fluid tank is full, the unit is preheated (heat-up time ~3 min), and the fan is running. If still not working, inspect the fuse and ensure the auto-shutoff has not triggered.

Can I use the Geyser RGB outdoors?

Yes, but it should be protected from moisture and extreme temperatures. Avoid using in rain or direct water exposure. The unit is designed for indoor and outdoor use when properly sheltered.

How do I clean the Geyser RGB?

Disconnect power and let cool. Remove the fluid tank and clean with warm water. Wipe down the exterior with a soft cloth. Clean the fan and vents with compressed air. Do not use solvents.

The RGB LEDs are not working. What should I do?

Verify the DMX control settings or try manual mode. Check connections. If using DMX, ensure the address is correct. Replace the fuse if needed. If persists, contact Chauvet support.

What is the maximum distance for the wireless remote?

The wireless remote has a range of up to 50 feet (15 m) in open space. Obstacles may reduce range.

How long does the fluid last?

With the 2.5 L tank at full output, fluid lasts approximately 30 minutes of continuous use. Actual runtime depends on output settings.

Does the Geyser RGB have a low-fluid sensor?

Yes, the unit features a low-fluid sensor that will automatically shut off the heater when the tank is empty to prevent damage.

Can I replace the fuse myself?

Yes, the fuse is user-serviceable. Located near the power input, replace with the same type: F 10 A, 250 V. Always disconnect power first.

USER MANUAL Geyser RGB Chauvet

CHAVET ^®

It's Green Thinking.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Before You Begin....3

What Is Included....3

Unpacking Instructions .... 3

Claims 3

Text Conventions ...... 3

Symbols....3

Disclaimer....3

Product at a Glance....4

Safety Notes 4

2. Introduction .... 5

Overview......5

Dimensions....6

3. Setup....7

AC Power 7

Fuse Replacement 7

Mounting 8

Orientation....8

Rigging 8

Tank Inversion for Inverted Mounting....10

4. Operation ....11

Control Panel Operation....11

Menu Map....11

Configuration (DMX)....11

Starting Address....11

DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values 12

8-Channel....12

Configuration (Standalone) 13

Wireless Remote Control.... 13

Programmable Color Selection.... 13

5. Technical Information....14

Fogger Maintenance 14

Storage 14

6. Technical Specifications....15

Returns....16

Contact Us....16

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is

Included

• Geyser™ RGB
• Geyser™ RGB Wireless Remote Control

• Geyser™ RGB Wired Remote Receiver

• Power Cord

• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide

Unpacking Instructions

Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.

Claims

If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.

For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery.

Text Conventions

Convention Meaning
1–512	A range of values
50/60	A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings	A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings	A sequence of menu options to be followed
	A key to be pressed on the product's control panel
ON	A value to be entered or selected

Symbols

Symbol Meaning
	Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
	Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
	Useful information.

Disclaimer

The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions, and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time. Download the latest version from www.chauvetlighting.com.

© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.

Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.

Author	Date	Editor	Date
A. Leon	09/18/13	D. Couppe	09/18/13

Product at a Glance

Use on Dimmer	X	Auto Programs	P
Outdoor Use	X	Fixed voltage (120 V or 230 V)	P
Sound-Active	X	Replaceable Fuse	P
DMX	P	User-Serviceable	X
Master/Slave	X

Safety Notes

These notes include important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance of this product; read before using the product.

• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
- Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
- If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
- Do not touch the product's housing when operating because it may be very hot.
- Do not mount the product on a flammable surface (linoleum, carpet, wood, paper, carton, plastic, etc.)
- The product's nozzle is very hot during operation and it remains hot for a long time after operation has stopped.
- The fog exits the nozzle at a very high temperature. Keep a minimum distance of 6.5 ft (2 m) from the nozzle to the nearest object.
• Do not use the product as a space heater.
- Do not drink or become in contact with the fog fluid. If you do, call your local emergency service (911 in the US) for help.
• Do not add perfume, alcohol, gasoline, or any other flammables to the fog fluid.

• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or panel of the product.
- The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
- Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
- Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product's housing are blocked.
- Make sure there is adequate fog fluid in the machine to prevent pump and heater damage.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
- Never carry the product by the power cord or any moving part. Always use the handles.
- The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
- Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
• This product is not intended for permanent installation.
• Use only CHAUVET® water-based fog fluid.
- Drain the tank before transporting the product.

- Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be sure to give this document to the next owner.

- Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) was specifically developed by CHAUVET® to clean your Geyser™ RGB. Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your fogger.

2. INTRODUCTION

Overview

Dimensions

3. SETUP

AC Power

The Geyser ^™ RGB has a fixed voltage power supply and it can work with an input voltage of either 120 V, 60 Hz or 230 V, 50 Hz, depending on the specific model.

To determine the product's power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product's panel, or refer to the product's specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product's average current draw under normal conditions.

Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.

Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0–100% switch.

Fuse Replacement

Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.

1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the holder.
5. Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
6. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.

A spare fuse is not included; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.

Always replace a blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.

Mounting

Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.

Orientation

Primarily, the Geyser ^™ RGB is to be floor mounted in a vertical fog jet orientation. The Geyser ^™ RGB may also be mounted in a floor mounting/horizontal fog jet orientation or in an overhead mounting/downward fog jet orientation, but follow instructions closely to avoid tank spills.

When mounting the Geyser ^™ RGB in any inverted position, remove the fluid tank from the holder and set it upright on an adjacent surface.

Rigging

• Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and fluid replenishment.
• Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product's weight (see the Technical Specifications).
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use mounting clamps of appropriate weight capacity. Three M12 holes are on the bottom of the product, which are appropriate for this purpose.
• The rubber feet also serve as floor supports. When mounting the product on the floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.

Floor Mounting

Floor Mounting Horizontal Fog Jet

Floor Mounting – Vertical Fog Jet

Fluid Tank Position

To avoid spillage with any mounting, always position the fluid tank with the tank's cap in the uppermost position above the tank's fluid line.

Alternate Inverted Truss Mounting

With inverted mounting, avoid spillage of the fog fluid by setting the fluid tank in an upright position. Be sure to use a safety cable for both the Geyser™ RGB and the fluid tank when rigging in this manner.

M12-sized bolts fit the threaded mounting holes on the bottom of the Geyser™ RGB. This sized mounting hole works with the CLP-15 and the CLP-15N clamps from CHAUVET®.

Tank Inversion for Inverted Mounting

1. Remove the screws and the bottle lock to take out the tank.

1. Turn the fog machine upside down and remove the screws to take off the removable plate.

1. Attach the removable plate to the opposite side and secure the tank with the bottle lock.

4. OPERATION

Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.

Button	Function
	Selects an operation mode or to backs out of the current menu option
p ()	Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value
q ()	Scrolls down the list of options or selects a lower value
	Activates a menu option or a selected value

Menu Map

Mode	Programming Steps		Description
DMX Mode Addr 1–512			Selects the DMX starting address
Color Program	CH-1–CH-4	oFF	Color program off (default)
		Co 1–Co 9	Selects preset colors
		rAnd	Selects random color program
Fluid Sensor orL		on	Selects fluid sensor to on or off
		oFF

The Geyser™ RGB Wireless Remote Control buttons 1–4 trigger the options set in the color programs CH-1–CH-4, respectively.

Configuration Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.

(DMX)

1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product.

Starting Address

When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could restrict the access to some of the product's channels.

The Geyser ^™ RGB uses up to 8 DMX channels in its 8-Channel mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 505.

If unfamiliar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetlighting.com.

To select the starting address, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until Addr shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Use or to select the starting address.

HEAT shows on the display when you first turn the product on and intermittently during the heat-up time of the fog fluid; however, you can configure the product during this time.

DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values

8-Channel	Channel	Function Value Setting
	1 Fog		000 Ü 009	No function
			010 Ü 255	Fog on
	2 Red		000 Ü 009	No function
			010 Ü 255	0–100%
	3 Green		000 Ü 009	No function
			010 Ü 255	0–100%
	4 Blue		000 Ü 009	No function
			010 Ü 255	0–100%
	5 Color Mixing		000 Ü 009	No function
			010 Ü 255	Color mixing
	6 Auto Speed		000 Ü 009	No function
			010 Ü 255	Speed, slow to fast
	7 Strobe		000 Ü 009	No function
			010 Ü 255	Strobe, slow to fast
	8 Dimmer		000 Ü 009	No function
			010 Ü 255	0–100%

Configuration (Standalone)

Set the product to Automatic mode to control without a DMX controller.

1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on.

Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.

Wireless Remote Control

To trigger fog output and activate the color program using the wireless remote control, do the following:

1. Plug the wireless receiver into the Remote Control Receiver port on the side of the Geyser™ RGB.
2. On the wireless transmitter, press the button assigned to the color program (1–4). The Geyser™ RGB emits fog and activates the color program for as long as you hold down the button.
   Note: If the color program is set to oFF for any trigger button, only fog output is triggered when that button is pressed.

There is no need to set the DIP switches on the remote control's receiver. These DIP switches are reserved for future use.

Programmable Color Selection

To select either the preset color program or one preset color to illuminate the fog using the wireless remote control, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until CH-1–CH-4 shows on the display. Select CH-1, CH-2, CH-3, or CH-4 to choose that color program. Note: The color program numbers correspond with the numbered buttons on the wireless transmitter.
2. Press .
3. Use or to select rAnd (for random colors) or Co 1–Co 9 (to choose one of nine preset colors).

Note: Select oFF to turn off the color program for that button.

1. Press .
2. Repeat steps 1–4 to configure the other buttons.

5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Fogger Maintenance

Do not allow the fogger to become clogged. After every 40 hours of continuous operation, use CHAUVET® Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element.

The recommended cleaning procedure is as follows.

1. Empty all fog fluid from the machine.
2. Add cleaning solution to tank.
3. Plug unit in and allow it to warm up.
4. Run the unit in a well-ventilated area until the tank is almost empty. Do not allow the pump to run dry.
5. Refill with fog fluid. Run the machine briefly to clear any cleaning solution from the pump and heater.

Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) was specifically developed by CHAUVET® to clean your Geyser™ RGB. Make sure you use FCQ regularly to increase the life of your fogger.

Storage

Before storing the product, run FCQ through the system as described in the cleaning procedure above. This will help to prevent any particles from condensing inside the pump or heater.

Test-run your Geyser™ RGB on a monthly basis to achieve the best performance.

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions and Weight	Length	Width	Height	Weight
	20 in (510 mm)	14.7 in (375 mm)	9.8 in (250 mm)	21 lb (9.6 kg)
	Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power	Power Supply Type	Range		Voltage Selection
	Model-specific	120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz		Fixed
	Parameter	120 V, 60 Hz		230 V, 50 Hz
	Consumption	1500 W		1500 W
	Operating/Inrush current	11.6 A/11.6 A		6.2 A/6.2 A
	Fuse	F 15 A, 250 V		F 8 A, 250 V
	Power I/O	US/Worldwide		UK/Europe
	Power input connector	IEC		IEC
	Power Cord plug	Edison (US)		Local plug
Light Source	Type	Power		Lifespan
	LED	3 W		50,000 hours
	Color	Quantity		Current
	Red	7		800 mA
	Green	7		800 mA
	Blue	7		800 mA
Photo Optic	Parameter
	Illuminance @ 2 m	4870 lx
Operation/Capacity/ Consumption	Heat-up Time	Tank Capacity		Fluid Consumption
	4 min	0.7 gal (2.5 l)		8 min/1 l
Misc.	Output
	17,000 cfm
Thermal	Maximum External Temp.	Cooling System
	104 °F (40 °C)	Convection
DMX	I/O Connectors	Connector Type		Channel Range
	3- and 5-pin XLR	Sockets		8
Ordering	Product Name	Item Code		UPC Number
	GeyserTM RGB	05070561		781462209094
	GeyserTM RGB 220 V	05070567		781462209155

RoHS

To return a product or request support:

• In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters.
• In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.
- In any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Contact your distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland.

If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to them. Visit our website for contact details.

Returns

Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return.

You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.

Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.

Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.

Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box:

• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
  • A brief description of the problem

Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.

CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s).

Contact Us

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