Introduction: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the
most portable fog machines on the market today! This machine has
been designed to be light weight and portable, the perfect fog solution
for small parties and mobile DJ’s. The MINI FOG™ has been designed
to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are
followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual
carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These
instructions contain important information regarding safety during use
and maintenance.
Customer Support:American DJ® provides a toll free customer
support line, to provide set up help and to answer any question
should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any
comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact
American DJ®. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Caution: Fog Machines may set off Smoke Alarms!
User Instructions
American DJ
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
Rev 5/07
www.americandj.com
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures
warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please
contact American DJ.
Please recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.
Safety ISSueS: NEVER POINT OR AIM A FOG MACHINE
TOWARDS PEOPLE OR THEIR CLOTHING. THIS UNIT EMITS HOT
VAPOR AND SHOULD BE USED WITH THE SAME CARE THAT YOU
WOULD OBSERVE WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC KETTLE OR IRON.
WARNING: HOT SURFACE - Avoid touching the surface
of the unit with your bare hands when the unit is in use.
Always handle the unit by the insulated carrying handle to
protect yourself from injury.
MINI FOG™ Safety Precautions MINI FOG™ Description
• Be sure to save the packing carton in the unlikely event the unit
may have to be returned for service
• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your fogger. Be
sure that all the fog uid is kept inside the uid reservoir
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that or the required
voltage for your fog machine
• Do not remove the top cover under any conditions. There are no
user serviceable parts inside
• Disconnect the unit’s main power when left unused for long peri ods of time
• Never connect this unit to a dimmer pack
• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged in anyway
• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this
unit rain or moisture
• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been fray ed or broken. Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground
prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the
risk of electrical shock and re in case of an internal short
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection
• Never block the ventilation holes. Always be sure to mount this
unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation. Allow about 6”
(15cm) between this device and a wall
• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out doors voids all warranties
• Always mount this unit in a safe and stable matter
• Please route your power cord out of the way of foot trafc. Power
cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on,
pinched by items placed upon or against them
• The unit should only be serviced by qualified service personnel
when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
The new MINI FOG™ includes a revolutionary new heating element that has been specially designed to prevent excessive particle
build up that can cause premature fogger failure. This fog machine
includes a wide-angle spray nozzle and long-life pump that was specially designed for high performance fogger output. The fog machine
also includes a 10 foot (three meters) remote control, that may be
removed during periods on non-use. When the remote is not connected the fog machine may be manually operated by function switch
located on the top of the unit.
MINI FOG™ Features
• 400 Watt Heater Core
• Remote Control Operation
• Light Weight & Portable
• 500ml Tank
• Low Power Drawl
• Output Button on Unit
MINI FOG™ Set-Up
1. Open the shipping carton and carefully remove the unit from the
shipping carton.
2. Be sure to remove all the packing material especially around the
nozzle.
3. Set the fog machine on a flat dry surface and remove the reservoir
cap located on the top of the machine.
4. Remove the supplied bottle of American DJ®branded fog juice
from the carton. Fill the fog machine reservoir with the fog juice
and replace the cap.
5. Remove the remote control from the carton. Firmly attach the
remote control to the remote control socket located on the rear
unit.
6. Plug the unit in to a matching power supply and flip the power
switch to the on position. Wait approximately five minutes for the
fogger to reach normal operating temperature.
Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source
voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American
DJ® MINI FOG™ before attempting operation.
Operation: After the fog machine has been plugged into a wall
socket with a matching power supply, flip the power switch to the on
(up) position. When the unit is powered on the power switch, red LED
on the top of the unit, and the red LED on the remote (if connected)
will immediately begin to glow. The unit will automatically begin to
warm up to normal operating temperature. Warm up time may vary
but the unit will take approximately five minutes to warm to normal
operating temperature, the temperature the unit needs to turn the fog
juice in to mist. If you will be using the remote, be sure the remote
control has been connected as described in the set-up section of this
manual on the previous page. Never connect the remote control to
the unit when the unit is powered on. After the unit has warmed up
to normal operating temperature, the red LEDs on the remote (if connected) and the top of the unit will turn off indicating the unit is ready
to emit fog. To emit fog, simply press the red button on the remote or
the red button on the top of the unit. For best results, never hold the
output button down for longer than 30 seconds. If the red LEDs are
off and fog does not come out after holding the button down for 30
seconds, please contact customer support for further instructions.
Fog Juice: Always be sure there is an adequate supply of American
DJ® branded fog juice™ in the fluid reservoir. Running the fog
machine dry will cause pump failure and or clogging, a condition that
is not covered under the manufactures warranty. This is the largest
cause of failure in fog machines. Only American Fog Juice™ is recommended, not all fog juice is made the same and not all fog juice is
compatible with this fog machine. Using American DJ® branded fog
juice™ will ensure proper operation, using a third party fog juice may
clogged the unit and will void the manufactures warranty.
The MINI FOG™ carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty.
Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase.
All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be
freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the
return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A.
number must also be written down on a piece of paper included in
the shipping carton. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a
copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our customer support team on our toll free customer support number. All packages returned to the service department
not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the package will be
returned to the shipper.
MINI FOG™ Trouble Shooting
If you experience low fog output, pump noise, or no fog output at all,
disconnect and discontinue use immediately. Do not attempt to continue pushing the remote control’s activation button as this may damage the fog machine. Check fluid level, the external fuse or breaker,
remote connection, and be sure the wall outlet is sending power. If
all of the above appear to be okay, and the unit fails to operate correctly, the unit will require service. Return the machine to an American
DJ®authorized dealer or service center.
Caution: Before removing or replacing the remote control unit be
A. American DJ® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American DJ® products to be
free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year (365
days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the
owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence,
at the time service is sought.
B. For warranty service, send the product only to the American DJ® factory. All shipping
charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement)
are within the terms of this warranty, American DJ® will pay return shipping charges only
to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be
shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any
accessories are shipped with the product, American DJ® shall have no liability whatsoever
for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is
modied in any manner which American DJ® concludes, after inspection, affects the reli-
ability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than
the American DJ® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by
American DJ®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in
the instruction manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning
or periodic check-up. During the period specied above, American DJ® will replace defec-
tive parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor
by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American DJ®
under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
including parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.
E. American DJ® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon
its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore
manufactured.
MODEL - MINI FOG™
VOLTAGE*: 120v~50/60Hz or 220v~50/60Hz
WEIGHT: 8 Lbs. / 3.5 Kgs
DIMENSIONS: 7" x 6.5” x 8.75”
FUSE: 120v=4A 220v=2A
WARM UP TIME: 5 Minutes
TANK CAPACITY: 500ml
OUTPUT: 1500 cubic feet per minute
FLUID TYPE: Water Base American DJ Fog Juice™
DUTY CYCLE: Not to exceed 6 hours turned on.
HEATER: 400 watt
*Voltage is preset at the factory and may not be changed
Please Note: Specications and improvements in the design of
this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior
written notice.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law, all implied warranties made by American DJ® in connection with this product, includ-
ing warranties of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period
set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantability or tness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The
consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly
provided above; and under no circumstances shall American DJ® be liable for any loss or
damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American DJ® Products and
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions
heretofore published.