Dove Systems SM 6 User Manual
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Remove all packing material from the carton and from the unit. Make certain that all vent holes are
free from obstruction on all sides of the unit: the front; the bottom; and the top.
Set the SM6 on a smooth, cool surface, preferably in an area which remains cool. Maximum air
temperature must not exceed 40 degrees Celsius (105 degrees Fahrenheit). Make certain that the
vents have at least 6 inches of free air around them. Do not block any vent holes. It is essential that
this unit have adequate cooling for safe, reliable performance.
The SM6 may be operated in any position, but the area near the unit should be clean, dry, and
protected from falling objects which could damage the slide controls. It is recommended that drinks
or food not be allowed near the console as they can easily be spilled and could cause a malfunction
in the equipment.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The SM6 consists of 6 1000-watt dimming channels. It requires 2 sources of 120 volts AC at 20
Amperes for full-power operation. This is usually available from a standard parallel blade ("U-Ground")
wall outlet. It is recommended that no other equipment be connected to the circuits which are used for
the SM6, including that on other outlets on same fuse or circuit breaker.
The actual amount of power consumed is determined by the total wattage of the connected loads
used. The dimmer itself consumes negligible power. If six 1000- watt lamps are connected the total
current may exceed 20 amps on each line depending on line losses and lamp efficiencies. If the
building circuit breaker trips, it may be necessary to reduce two of the loads. Each line input powers
three channels, 1,2,3 and 4,5,6.
Power input to the SM6 is via flush-mount male connectors on the back panel. Any standard
heavy-gauge extension cord will work for this purpose. Always use 3-wire, grounded cables.
12AWG cable is recommended.
Note that although only the upper motor base inlet need be connected to operate channels 1 through
3, BOTH inlets must be connected in order to operate channels 4 through 6.