Antari F-3 Fazer User Manual [de]

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F-3 FAZER

USER MANUAL

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 2013 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

 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

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
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

FUNCTION

VOLUME

TIMER

MANUAL

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

1

Ground

2

Data-

3

Data+

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

6-255 = output
volume control
(2%-100%)

0-5 = off
(no output)

255
0 = 20% speed

0-255=Speed Control
(20% - 100%)

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Fog Liquid

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

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 read and save these instructions.

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Antari F-3 Fazer Machine

Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für den ANTARI F-3 Fazer entschieden haben. Die Maschine ist
integriert in einem stapelbaren Flightcase, das für hohe Beanspruchung ausgelegt ist und den
leichten Transport ermöglicht. Die Maschine besitzt ein ergonomisches Design und ist sehr
benutzerfreundlich. Sie produziert feinen und trockenen Nebel und ist absolut geräuscharm
im Betrieb.

Vor Benutzung der Maschine bitte unbedingt diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig lesen.
Wenn Sie die Hinweise in dieser Bedienungsanleitung beachten, können Sie sich in den
nächsten Jahren auf eine zuverlässige und überzeugende Leistung Ihrer Antari-Maschine
freuen.

Bitte beachten Sie alle auf Ihrer Antari-Maschine angebrachten Warnhinweise
und Anweisungen.

Stromschlaggefahr

 Vor Nässe schützen.
 Verwenden Sie bitte ausschließlich 3-adrige, geerdete Steckdosen. Vor Inbetriebnahme

darauf achten, dass das Gerät an die richtige Spannung angeschlossen wird.

 Nach dem Betrieb trennen Sie bitte die Maschine vom Netz.
 Diese Maschine ist nicht wassergeschützt. Sollte Feuchtigkeit, Wasser oder Flüssigkeit

ins Innere der Maschine gelangen, trennen Sie die Maschine bitte sofort vom Netz.

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Kontaktieren Sie bitte einen Servicetechniker oder Ihren Antari-Händler, bevor Sie die
Maschine erneut benutzen.

Brandgefahr

 Im Innern der Maschine befinden sich keine vom Benutzer zu wartenden Teile. Wenden

Sie sich an Ihren autorisierten Fachhändler für Wartungs- und Servicearbeiten. Bitte
versuchen Sie nicht, das Gehäuse auseinanderzubauen oder zu verändern. Bei
Nichtbeachtung kann das Gerät beschädigt werden oder Verbrennungsgefahr bestehen!

 Nur für Erwachsene. Die Maschine muss außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern

installiert werden. Betreiben Sie das Gerät niemals unbeaufsichtigt.

 Betreiben Sie das Gerät in gut belüfteten Räumen. Um eine ausreichende Belüftung zu

gewährleisten, halten Sie bitte einen Mindestabstand von etwa 50 cm um und über dem
Gerät ein.

 Mischen Sie niemals entzündliche Flüssigkeiten jeglicher Art (Öl, Gas, Duftstoffe) unter

die Nebelflüssigkeit.

 Verwenden Sie nur die Antari-Nebelflüssigkeit FLG oder andere hochwertige

Nebelflüssigkeiten auf Wasserbasis, die von Ihrem Händler empfohlen wurden. Bitte
verwenden Sie keine anderen Flüssigkeiten, da dies den Verschleiß von Teilen im
Geräteinneren herbeiführen kann.

 Sollte Ihre Antari-Nebelmaschine einmal nicht mehr ordnungsgemäß arbeiten, stellen Sie

den Betrieb ein. Entleeren Sie den Tank vollständig, verpacken Sie die Maschine
sorgfältig (am besten in der Originalverpackung) und schicken Sie sie bei Ihrem Antari­Händler ein.

 Entleeren Sie den Tank immer, bevor Sie das Gerät verschicken oder transportieren.
 Trinken Sie niemals Nebelflüssigkeit. Sollte es dennoch einmal verschluckt werden,

konsultieren Sie bitte sofort einen Arzt. Sollte die Haut oder die Augen einmal mit
Nebelflüssigkeit in Berührung kommen, bitte sorgfältig mit Wasser auswaschen

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