Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6 - Smoke machine Chauvet - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6 Chauvet

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About This Guide

The Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetdj.com for more details.

Disclaimer

The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration.

For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration.

Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in, and subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in the full limited warranty on our website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your local distributor.

Safety Notes

These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.

- This product is not intended for permanent installation.

- ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.

• Always disconnect from power before cleaning or replacing the fuse.

- Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.

- Never disconnect this product from power by pulling on the cord.

- When mounting this product overhead, ALWAYS use a safety cable.

- DO NOT touch this product when it is operating because it may be hot.

- Do not set this product on a flammable surface (linoleum, carpet, wood, paper, carton, plastic, etc.).

- Do not touch the output nozzle on this product. It is very hot during operation and it may remain hot for several hours after turning the product off.

- Do not drink the bubble fluid or the haze fluid. If you do, call your local emergency service (911 in the US) for help.

- Do not add perfume, alcohol, gasoline, or other flammables to the fluid.

- Depending on the amount of haze generated, all haze machines may set off smoke detectors.

- Do not obstruct the bubble wands or leave machine unattended.

- Do not overfill; spillage may occur. Always mount on a flat, level surface.

- Do not leave unused fluid in the reservoir for an extended period. The fluid may thicken in the reservoir.

- Do not use for space heating purposes.

- Use only CHAUVET water-based haze fluids. Refer to Operating Fluids

• We recommend using CHAUVET bubble fluid (BJG) which has been specially formulated for use with CHAUVET products.

- Drain the tank before transporting or storing the product.

- The voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product must be within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.

- This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

- Always mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.

- Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit's housing are blocked.

- Never connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.

- Replace the fuse with one of the same type and rating.

- Never carry this product from the power cord or any moving part.

• The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.

- In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.

- DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.

- To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via the breaker or by unplugging it.

Contact

Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Refer to Contact Us at the end of this QRG for contact information.

What is Included

• Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6

• WRC Wireless Remote Control

• P o w e r C o r d

- Quick Reference Guide

- Omega Bracket

To Begin

Unpack your Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6 and make sure you have received all parts in good condition. If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.

AC Power

This product has a fixed voltage power supply and it can work with an input voltage of either 120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz, depending on the specific model.

To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

Fuse Replacement

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 safety cap out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the clip on the front of the safety cap and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
5. Re-insert the fuse holder and reconnect power.

Operating Fluids

The following fluids are optimized for use in the Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6. Only use Chauvet approved fluids to assure satisfactory results. The use of unapproved fluid can damage the Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6.

	US Product Name EU Product Name
Optimized Haze Fluid	HDF, HFG HF5
Optimized Bubble Fluid	BJG	BF5

Mounting

Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Ensure that the bubbles are not shooting directly in anyone's face or above heavy traffic areas, as bubble fluid leaves a slippery surface.

Mounting Diagram

Mounting Clamp (such as CLP-15 from Chauvet) Safety Cable (such as CH-05 from Chauvet) Safety Loop Feet for Surface Mounting (x4)

FCQ (Fog Cleaner Quart) was specifically developed by Chauvet to clean the hazer mechanism within the Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6. Make sure you use FCQ regularly, no longer than 90 days between cleanings, to increase the life of your product.

This product may NOT be tilted. This product should be level at all times.

While operating the Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6, make sure there is adequate fluid in the machine to prevent pump and heater damage. When the fluid levels become low, simply add more fluids to continue using the Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6.

• NEVER store this product without cleaning out the bubble mechanism. See Bubble Cleaning Mode.
- NEVER leave unused bubble fluid in the reservoir for an extended period. The fluid may thicken in the reservoir and lead to damage or reduced performance.

Control Panel Description

Button Function
	Exits from the current menu or function.
	UP navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function.TIMER starts the timer controlled operation.
	DOWN navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function.VOLUME triggers the pump to modify the output volume.
	ENTER enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function.STOP turns the fog output off.

Menu Map

Refer to the Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6 product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map.

Mode Programming Levels Description
Interval Set 5–200s	Sets the interval between output
Duration Set 5–200s	Sets the duration of the output
Bubble Output	OFF Bubble output off
	ON Bubble output on
Haze Output 1–100%	Haze volume, low to high
Fan Speed	1–100%	Blower fan speed, slow to fast
CH1 LED Color	OFF Disable the CH1 button on the WRC
	1–17	Program CH1 on the WRC with LED color option 1–17. SeeLED Color Options.
CH2 LED Color	OFF Disable the CH2 button on the WRC
	1–17	Program CH2 on the WRC Wireless Remote Control with LED color option 1–17. SeeLED Color Options.
CH3 LED Color	OFF Disable the CH3 button on the WRC
	1–17	Program CH3 on the WRC Wireless Remote Control with LED color option 1–17. SeeLED Color Options.
CH4 LED Color	OFF Disable the CH4 button on the WRC
	1–17	Program CH4 on the WRC Wireless Remote Control with LED color option 1–17. SeeLED Color Options.
Color Speed	1–100	Adjust the color speed, slow to fast
DMX Address 1–512	Sets the DMX starting address
Clean Mode	OFF	Turns the cleaning mode on or off
	ON

• For the Bubble Cleaning Mode, use clean water to rinse out the bubble mechanism.
• Through the display menu, the Bubble Cleaning Mode will run for 2 minutes before reverting to standby.

Use the Bubble Cleaning Mode after every use.

LED Color Options

Color Number	Color Description	Color Number	Color Description
1 Red 10 Green + UV
2 Green 11 Blue + UV
3 Blue 12 Yellow + UV
4 UV 13 Magenta + UV
5 C y a n	1 4	C y a n + U V
6 Magenta 15 White + UV (all on)
7 Yellow	16 4 Color Chase
8 White	17 14 Color Chase
9 Red + UV

DMX Linking

The Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6 can work with a DMX controller. Instructions for connecting and configuring this product for DMX operation are in the User Manual. If you are not familiar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com.

Starting Address

To ensure full access to all channels available in each DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX address is 509.

DMX Values

Channel	Function	Value	Percent/Setting
1 Bubble Output		000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	On
2 Fog Output		000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	Fog volume, low to high
3	Fan Speed	000 ⇔ 255	Fan speed, slow to fast
4 Bubble Cleaning Mode		000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	Bubble cleaning mode on, overriding all other functions
5 Dimmer		000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	Dimmer, 0–100%
6	Red	000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	Red, 0–100%
7 Green		000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	Green, 0–100%
8	B l u e	000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	Blue, 0–100%
9	UV	000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	UV, 0–100%
10 Color Macro		000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	Color macros
11 Strobe		000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	Strobe, slow to fast
12 Color Macro Speed		000 ⇔ 010	No function
		011 ⇔ 255	Color macro speed, slow to fast

• For Continuous Output mode, set channel 2 from 011 ⇔ 126.
  • Fluid consumption will be significantly increased during Continuous Output mode.

Bubble Cleaning Mode

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To clean the bubble mechanism with the Bubble Cleaning Mode:

1. Unscrew the cap from the Bubble Fluid Reservoir.
2. Place the In Hose in a container of clean water.
3. Place the Out Hose where it can safely drain.
4. Run the Bubble Cleaning Mode through the menu or DMX.
5. Thoroughly rinse the Bubble Fluid Reservoir.
6. Restore the hoses and cap to the Bubble Fluid Reservoir.
7. The Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6 may now be stored until its next use.

NOTE: Use the Bubble Cleaning Mode after every use.

Haze Fluid Reservoir (clean with FCQ) In Hose (place in clean water) Bubble Fluid Reservoir (rinse with clean water) Clean Water Drainage Out Hose (drains used fluid)

WRC (Wireless Remote Control) Instructions

The Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6 controller allows wireless control of a compatible fogger/hazer from Chauvet DJ. It includes a transmitter and a receiver. Any number of compatible products within range (100 ft / 30.5 m unobstructed) may be controlled at once. Download the User Manual for the product to be controlled from www.chauvetdj.com for more details on how to configure that product for use with the Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6.

1. Plug the wireless receiver into the 5-pin port labeled Wireless Controller on the fog machine/hazer.
2. Configure the fog machine/hazer through the menu to assign settings to each button on the transmitter, if applicable.
3. Press the button for the desired setting, and the fog machine/hazer will output fog or haze for as long as the button is held down.

The duration of continuous fog/haze output is based on the capability of the fog machine/hazer.

Battery Type: A23 12V Alkaline

Trigger Buttons

ons

Wireless Transmitter

Ready Indicator Heating Indicator

r Heating Indicator

Wireless Receiver

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	US Product Name EU Product Name
Optimized Haze Fluid	HDF, HFG HF5
Optimized Bubble Fluid	BJG BF5

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Contact Us

General Information Technical Support

Chauvet World Headquarters

Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice: [phone]

Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: [phone]

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Chauvet Europe Ltd.

Address: Unit 1C Email: [e-mail]

Brookhill Road Industrial Estate

Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

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Belgium Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

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Address: 3, Rue Ampère

91380 Chilly-Mazarin

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France Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

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Chauvet Germany

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Outside the US, United Kingdom, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record. Follow the instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details.

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