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F-3 Fazer
User Manual
© 2014 Antari Lighting and Effects Ltd.
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Antari F-3 Fazer Machine
Thank you for choosing the Antari F-3 Fazer Machine. The F-3 Fazer comes in a rugged and
stackable flight case, which makes it durable and easy to transport. The machine is
ergonomic and easy to operate. It produces the finest and driest fog and is completely silent
during operation.
Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all of the instructions. Following the
instructions found in this user manual will ensure your safety while operating the machine,
easily achieve the most satisfactory light and thin fog effect, and will make you understand
how to care for and maintain the machine in order to extend the product life cycle.
Attention! Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions printed on the
exterior of your Antari Fog Machine, particularly before initial use and from
time to time whenever necessary.
Danger of Electric Shock
Keep this device dry.
Use a grounded electrical outlet. Prior to use, take care to determine that the unit is
installed at the rated voltage.
Unplug the machine when not in use.
This machine is not water-proof. If moisture, water, or fog fluid gets inside the housing,
immediately unplug the unit and contact a service technician or your Antari dealer before
using it again.
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Danger of Burns
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No user serviceable and modifiable parts inside. Do not disassemble the housing and do
any modification; otherwise damage of the device or danger of burn may be caused.
For adult use only. The machine must be installed out of the reach of children. Never
leave the unit running unattended.
Position the machine in a well-ventilated area. Please leave at least 50cm space around
the machine.
Never add flammable liquids of any kind (such as oil, gas, perfume) to the fog liquid.
Only use dealer-recommended Antari high-quality liquid FLG Heavy Fog Liquid. Please
do not use any other liquid which may cause erosion of inner parts.
If your Antari F-3 Fazer fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Drain all fog
liquid from the tank, pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material),
and return it to your Antari dealer for service.
Before transporting the machine, make sure the tank is completely drained of all liquid.
Never drink fog liquid. If it is ingested, call a doctor immediately. If fog liquid comes in
contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions printed on the exterior of
your Antari machine.
Unpacking and inspection
Open the shipping carton and verify that all equipment necessary to operate the system has
arrived intact. If any equipment is missing contact your Antari dealer immediately. Before
beginning your initial setup on your fog machine, make sure that there is no evident damage
caused by transportation. In the event that the unit's housing or cable is damaged, do not plug
it in and do not attempt to use it until after contacting your Antari dealer for assistance.
The shipping carton should contain the following items:
1. F-3 Fazer machine with flight case
2. 2-meter power cord
3. 2.7-liter fluid tank
4. User manual
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Assembly
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1. Open the carton and carefully remove all packing materials.
2. Place the fog machine on a flat surface and make sure that no foreign objects or dust
can enter the air vents at the bottom of the machine.
Operation
1. Open the flight case at the front of the machine.
2. Remove the silver cap from the fluid tank and pour in Antari FLG Heavy Fog Fluid.
Replace the tank cap. Verifiy that the liquid pipe is porperly connected and not loose
due to transportation.
Attention! Only use Antari FLG Heavy Fog Liquid. Any other types of fog fluid
may cause unsatisfactory results, pose a health hazard to humans and
animals, cause environmental pollution, or corrosion of inner parts of the
machine. Damage caused by the use of other fluids is not subject to warranty.
3. The machine is equipped with a lockable power input connector. Plug in the power
cord and turn it to the right until it locks. Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical
outlet that matches the rated voltage of the machine.
4. The design of this machine does not include an additional power switch. When
connecting the machine to a power outlet it is powered on. The machine starts with the
warm-up process and the display indicates »Warming Up«.
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5. The warm-up time takes around 100 seconds. While the unit is warming up, fog output
FUNCTION
VOLUME
TIMER
MANUAL
ON OFF
will not be possible yet. After warming up, the display will indicate »Ready To Fazer«.
6. With the initial start-up of the machine, keep the button VOLUME at the control panel
pressed for a longer period of time in order to reach maximum fog output volume at
100%, and also to immediately fill the liquid pipe with fog fluid from the tank. Once full
fog output is reached, press the button VOLUME again to stop the fog output.
It is important to repeat this procedure when initializing the machine after transportation
or fluid refills.
Control Panel
The built-in control panel of the machine features an LCD panel displaying all operation
statuses of the fog machine. The control panel allows the user to customize fog machine
functions by adjusting the fogging duration, interval, and volume as well as the DMX address
and the pump sensor. There are six buttons on the control board. All current operating
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parameters are automatically stored in non-volatile memory, allowing the machine to be
powered down without losing function settings.
The control buttons are: FUNCTION、Up、Down、TIMER、VOLUME and MANUAL. You
can program the necessary menu settings with the control panel when the display indicates
»Ready To Fazer«.
1. Menu settings with the button FUNCTION
Setting time intervals for timer operation
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Interval Set«. Use the buttons
UP and DOWN to adjust the intervals between the individual fog outputs in timer mode
within the range of 5 and 200 seconds.
Setting the output duration for timer operation
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Duration Set«. Use the buttons
UP and DOWN to adjust the duration of the fog outputs in timer mode within the range of
5 and 200 seconds.
Setting the fog output volume for timer operation
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Timer Out«. Use the buttons UP
and DOWN to adjust the fog output volume in timer mode within the range of 2 % and
100 %.
Setting the fog output volume for continuous operation
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Volume Output«. Use the
buttons UP and DOWN to adjust the fog output volume in continuous mode within the
range of 2 % and 100 %.
Setting the fan speed
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Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Fan Speed 20%«. Use the
buttons UP and DOWN to adjust the fan speed.
Please note that in standby mode, the machine resets the fan speed to 20 % in order to
recduce the noise production to a minimum.
Setting the DMX512 address
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »DMX 512«. Use the buttons UP
and DOWN to adjust the DMX512 start address. Please refer to chapter DMX512 settings
for more information on DMX operation.
2. Timer operation
In the timer mode, the fog machine will automatically emit fog. The time intervals,
duration and fog volume depend on the corresponding menu settings. Press the button
TIMER, to activate the timer mode. The display indicates the set time interval. The unit
counts down to 0 seconds and emits fog. To deactivate the timer mode, press the button
MANUAL. The unit is able to continuously produce fog without the need to reheat.
3. Continuous operation
Press the button VOLUME, to activate continuous fog output. The display indicates
»Volume« followed by the value that was set in menu item »Volume Output«. To stop
the fog output, press the button MANUAL. The unit is able to continuously produce fog
without the need to reheat.
4. Quick Start mode
If the “Quick Start” mode is activated, the F-3 will call the operating mode of the previous
operation when it is turned on. For instance, if timer mode was selected last, the machine
will be directly in timer mode after the warm-up process is completed.
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Quick Start On«. Use the
buttons UP and DOWN to deactivate the quick start mode (indication »Quick Start Off«)
and to reactivate it (indication »Quick Start On«)
5. Switching the air pump sensor on and off
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There is an air pump sensor inside F-3. Keep pressing MANUAL button and power on
F-3 machine, until LCD screen indicates “AirPump Sensor On”. At this point, use Up or
Down buttons to switch this sensor on or off. Please note the sensor is a very important
protection device. Under normal operation mode, please assure the sensor is activated
on. After above setting is completed, press VOLUME button can memorize the final
setting and leave setting mode.
6. Power off the machine
Keeping the button MANUAL pressed for 3 seconds when the display indicates »Ready
to Fazer« can power off the machine. If the machine is switched off this way, the display
will start to count down for 3 minutes. Afterwards, the machine will discontinue to warm
up and the fan operation and the air pump will stop. The diplay indicates »Power Off«.
Note:
A、 During the 3-minute count down, pressing the button VOLUME exits this mode and
makes heater and fan work again. Once the air pump has stopped working, it cannot
be reactivated. If the air pump is still working, it will stop once the auto cleaning
process is completed.
B、 When the machine is in Power Off mode, pressing the button VOLUME can
reactivate the unit and make heater and fan work. However, the air pump will not
resume working.
C、 If the machine is controlled by DMX, disconnecting the DMX connection causes the
unit to enter the Power Off mode and it will start to count down 3 minutes to
shutdown.
DMX Connector Pin Assignment
The machine provide 3 or 5 pin XLR connector for DMX connection. Diagram below indicate
pin assignment information
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Pin
Function
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Ground
2
Data-
3
Data+
6-255 = output
volume control
(2%-100%)
0-5 = off
(no output)
255
0 = 20% speed
0-255=Speed Control
(20% - 100%)
255
DMX512 Settings
The F-3 is equipped with a DMX512 system. For connecting a DMX controller, 3-pin and 5pin male-female XLR connections are provided. The machine uses two control channels for
adjusting the output volume and the fan speed. Each channel has a DMX value range of 0 to
255. After connecting a DMX controller, timer functions such as output duration and interval
can be programmed using the DMX controller or the DMX control software. In DMX mode, the
machine cannot be controlled via the built-in control panel anymore. By using the DMX
protocol, fog machines, lighting effects, and other special effects machines can be
interconnected and easily controlled.
Channel A Channel B
Output volume Fan speed
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Fog Liquid
Model
F-3
Power supply
AC 100~120 V, 50/60 Hz or AC 220~240 V, 50/60 Hz
Heater
800 W
Output volume
3,000 cu.ft/ min (approx. 85 m³/min.)
Fluid consumption
5 hrs./liter
Warm-up time
100 seconds
Tank capacity
2.7 liters
Weight
20.5 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH)
L 550 W 508 H 236 mm
DMX
On-board
Control
Blue LCD screen, Timer mode, Volume mode
Please use the Antari FLG water-based fog liquid in order to ensure a satisfactory
performance with thin fog.
Very Important Notes
1. The F-3 Fazer features a self-cleaning liquid pipe function. After operation, keep the
machine connected to the mains until all liquid is drained from the liquid pipe. The cleaning
takes about 3 minutes.
2. Please clean the ventilation filter at the bottom of the machine regularly. Always make
sure there are no foreign objects nor dust at the bottom that could prevent proper
ventilation.
Technical Specifications
Please read and save these instructions.
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Antari F-3 Fazer Machine
Nous vous félicitons pour l'achat de votre nouveau Antari F-3 Fazer. Le F-3 Fazer est livré
dans un flightcase trés stable. La machine est trés ergonomique et facile à maintenir. La
machine produit de fumée trés fine et marche sans bruit.
En vue d'utiliser correctement votre nouvel appareil, veuillez lire attentivement ce mode
d'emploi. Pour assurer la longévité et le bon fonctionnement de votre machine à fumée,
veuillez lire attentivement les instructions suivantes concernant le maniement, la sécurité et
l'entretien.
Attention : Veuillez suivre toute instruction de sécurité appliquée sur le
boîtier de votre machine à fumée d'Antari.
Risques d'Electrocution
Protéger de l'humidité.
Utilisez uniquement des prises de courant à terre à 3 broches. Avant la première mise en
marche, assurez-vous que l'appareil soit branché à l'alimentation correcte.
Mettre la machine hors de service quand vous n'utilisez pas la machine.
L’appareil a été conçu pour un emploi dans des locaux clos. Si de l’humidité, du liquide
ou du liquide à fumée devait pénétrer à l’intérieur de l’appareil, débranchez le
immédiatement et contactez un technicien ou votre revendeur Antari avant de le réutiliser.
Danger d'Incendie
A l'intérieur de l'appareil, il n'y a aucune partie qui ait besoin d'être révisée. Les travaux
d'entretien sont à faire effectuer par votre revendeur autorisé. S’il vous plaît, n’essayez
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pas de démonter le boîtier ou faire des modifications; sinon danger d’endommager
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l’appareil ou d’incendie.
L'usage de cet appareil n'est prévu que pour les adultes. Installez le hors de portée des
enfants. Ne jamais faire marcher sans surveillance.
Installez l'appareil à un endroit bien aéré. Pour garantir une aération suffisante, laissez
un espace libre de 50 cm tout autour de l’appareil.
Ne jamais mélanger des liquides inflammables gazeux ou huileux avec le liquide à fumée.
Utilisez uniquement du liquide à fumée de haute qualité à base d'eau Antari FLG ou
liquides recommandée par votre revendeur. S’il vous plaît, n’utilisez pas d’autres liquides.
Ceux-ci pourraient mener à l’usure des parts à l’intérieur de la machine.
Si votre machine à fumée Antari ne devait plus fonctionner correctement, éteignez le
immédiatement. Videz complètement le réservoir, emballez le soigneusement (au mieux
dans son emballage d'origine) et l'envoyez-le à votre revendeur Antari.
Faites attention à ce que le réservoir soit toujours complètement vidé avant d’envoyer ou
transporter l’appareil.
Ne jamais avaler le liquide à fumée. Si c’était tout de même le cas, consultez un médecin
immédiatement. En cas de contact avec la peau ou les yeux, rincer à grande eau.
Veuillez suivre toute instruction de sécurité appliquée sur le boîtier de votre
générateur à fumée ANTARI.
Déballage / Inspection
Ouvrez le carton extérieur et assurez vous que toutes les pièces n'aient subi aucun dommage
durant leur transport. En cas de livraison endommagée ou incomplète, toujours contactez
immédiatement votre revendeur Antari. Avant de mettre votre machine à fumée Antari en
service, assurez-vous qu’elle n'ait subi aucun dommage évident pendant le transport. Dans le
cas où le boîtier ou le câble de l'appareil seraient endommagés, ne branchez pas l'appareil et
n’essayez pas de l’utiliser sans avoir obtenu l’assistance de votre revendeur Antari.
Assurez-vous que le carton d'expédition contient le articles suivants :
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1. F-3 Fazer avec flightcase
2. Câble d'alimentation à 2 mètres
3. réservoir de liquide à 2,7 litres
4. Mode d'emploi
Assemblage
1. Enlevez tous les matériaux d'emballage. Assurez vous d'avoir enlevé toute la mousse
et le rembourrage en plastique.
2. Placez la machine à fumée sur une surface plane et assurez-vous que pas des objets,
d'eau ou de poussière peut entrer dans les orifices sous-dessus de la machine.
Opération
1. Ouvrez le flightcase à l'avant de la machine.
2. Enlevez le couvercle argenté du réservoir et remplissez le réservoir de liquide Antari
FLG Heavy Fog Fluid. Refermez le réservoir. Assurez-vous que le tuyau de liquide
est connecté correctement.
Attention! Utilisez uniquement du Antari FLG Heavy Fog Liquid. D'autres liquides à
fumée pourraient causer des problèmes d'encrasser ou des crachotements. Des
casses causés du fait de l'usage de liquide different ne sont pas inclus dans la
garantie.
3. La machine est équipée avec un raccordement au secteur verrouillable. Insérez le
cable de secteur et tourner à droite jusqu'à verrouillage. Branchez la fiche
d’alimentation dans une prise de courant avec terre et à l'alimentation correcte.
4. La machine ne dispose pas d'un interrupteur secteur. Quand brancher la machine au
secteur, la machine commence à chauffer et l'écran LCD indique »Warming Up«.
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