Equipment should not be dropped, stepped on, exposed to moisture, rain or kept in extreme temperatures (below 5 degrees Centigrade or above 50 Degrees Centigrade) or left on for more than 24 hours at a stretch. failure to comply will risk the damaging of equipment and possibly cause malfunction. Upon diagnosis, we can easily detect types of damage and how they occurred.
Headsets
Charging
Before charging ensure chargers are not switched on, they are to b switched on after all headsets are plugged in. Not doing so may cause electrocution or equipment damage.
Before charging and during charging always have headsets turned off.
Headsets are charged with a pin from the bottom of the headset. The hole for the charging pin entry can be located next to the power button.
Red Indicates the headsets are charging - Once charging is complete, headphones turn green.
Chargers may come in multiples of 16, 20, 24 or 80 pin Chargers, 4 pins per USB cable are present
DO NOT yank the cables out, slowly pull them out to prevent charging pin damage.
Care
Equipment should not be dropped on the ground or into boxes, stepped on or exposed to moisture.
Clean headsets after every session using non alcoholic damp wipes. Oils should be removed to elongate the life of the ear muffs. Failure to o so will mean ear muffs degrade quicker.
Store all headsets in a clean, dry environment away from extreme temperatures (below 5 degrees Centigrade or above 50 Degrees Centigrade)
Headset Maintenance
Test All headsets regularly to ensure:
all channels glow correct colours (red, blue, green)
for all channels the correct audio is received
charging of each headset is completing with the light turning from red to green once charged
Isolate and keep aside any headsets that do not glow green after more than 4 hours of charging (do not use these)
Isolate and keep aside any headsets that constantly glow green, even when they are not charged but are plugged in to chargers (do not use these)
Transmitters
Should not be left on for more than 24 hours at a stretch
Heat sinks on transmitters must not be obstructed from dissipating heat
Do not overdrive the transmitters (use a limiter and do not red-line the mixer)
Test all transmitters to ensure there is no crackling or hiss present
Use a slightly higher volume on the mixer but 3/4 volume on the headset to set the correct volume
Unplug all transmitters from power once used (do not leave them plugged in to power)
Store all transmitters in their cases whenever possible
Headset Charger Care
To avoid electrocution or possible damage to the chargers or headsets, do not switch on chargers until plugging in or out of headsets has been completed.
Chargers are not to be switched on continuously - disconnect them after a maximum of 24hrs
Each headset should take a maximum of 5 hours to charge a set of headphones (3hrs is optimal) - charging will be indicated on each headset: red = not charged and green = fully charged
Chargers must not be dropped or exposed to moisture and extreme temperatures (below 5 degrees Centigrade or above 50 Degrees Centigrade)
Other Equipment
Speakers
Need to be used with the stands they come with or placed carefully on stage so that they are not damaged
Must be returned clean and unbroken
Must not be exposed to extreme temperatures, rain or moisture
Must be moved carefully using their handles and not dropped or thrown during transport or setup
Lighting and Lasers
Do not drop lights - handle with care
Must be returned clean and unbroken
Must not be exposed to extreme temperatures, rain or moisture
Cables
Are to be wound up in a circular loop and returned clean and unbroken - no tape is to be used to keep them together
Whenever necessary, for the safety of patrons, ensure the cables are run in cable protectors or are at least sealed with Duct Tape to reduce damage through tripping and to prevent falls and accidents