Antari M-8 User Manual

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M-8

Stage Fog Machine User Manual

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Antari M-8 Stage Fog Machine

Congratulations on the purchase of your new ANTARI FOG MACHINE

Thank you for choosing Antari Fog Machine. You now own a rugged and powerful state-of-the-art machine. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all of the instructions. By following the suggestions found in this user manual, you can look forward to the reliable and satisfactory performance of your ANTARI FOG MACHINE for years to come.

Please follow these operation, safety and maintenance instructions to ensure a long and safe life for your fog machine.

CAUTION

Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the machine from the electric supply before refilling liquid, cleaning or performing maintenance on the machine.

-Danger of Electric Shock -Keep this device dry.

-Always use 3-prong grounded electrical outlet for all power voltage. Prior to use take care to determine that the unit is installed at the rated voltage.

-Always unplug your ANTARI FOG MACHINE before filling its tank. -Always keep the fog machine in flat position.

-Turn off or unplug the machine when not in use.

-If moisture, water or fog liquid gets inside the machine, immediately use. -Turn off or unplug the machine when not in use.

-If moisture, water or fog liquid gets inside the machine, immediately unplug the unit and wipe off and keep it dry.

-No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to your ANTARI dealer or other qualified Service personnel.

Danger of Burns

-Structural modification inside the machine is not allowed at anytime, please do not attempt to modify the machine by removing the cover, other wise burns may result.

-Never leave the unit running unattended.

-Never aim the output nozzle directly at people or animals.

-Fog machine output is very hot. Avoid coming with in 60cm of the output nozzle during operating.

-Locate the fog machine in a well-ventilated area. Never cover the unit’s vents. In order to guarantee adequate ventilation, allow a free air space of at least 20 cm around the sides and top of the unit.

-Never aim the output nozzle at open flames.

-The output nozzle becomes very hot during operation (200 ). Keep flammable materials at least 50cm away from the nozzle.

-Always allow your ANTARI FOG MACHINE to cool down before attempting to clean or service it & transporting.

Danger of explosion

Never add flammable liquids of any kind (such as oil, gas, perfume) to the fog liquid.

Use only high-quality, water-based fog liquid that your dealer recommends. Other fog liquids may cause clogging or damage to internal parts.

Always make sure there is sufficient liquid in the tank. Operating this unit without liquid will cause damage to the pump as well as over-heating of the heater. If you ANTARI fog machine fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Drain all fog liquid from thank, pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your ANTARI dealer for service.

Always drain tank before mailing or transporting this unit.

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.

NOTE: Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions printed on the exterior of your ANTARI Fog Machine.

Open the shipping carton and verify that all equipment necessary to operate the system has arrived intact.

The shipping carton should contain the following items:

1.One unit of ANTARI M-8 Fog Machine with power cord.

2.M-21 multi-function remote control with attached 2 meter cord.

3.User Manual

If any equipment is missing contact your ANTARI dealer immediately.

Before beginning your initial setup on the ANTARI M-8 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.

Setup

Remove all packing materials from shipping box. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed, especially in the nozzle area.

Place fog machine on a flat surface and remove fog liquid tank cap.

Fill with high-quality, water-based fog liquid recommended by Antari dealer.

When filled, place cap back on liquid tank.

Firmly attach the M-21 control module cable to the connector inside the rear chamber for the machine.

Operation

Plug power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. Turn the power switch to “ON” on the back of the machine. Warm-up is completed when the display on the control module shows “Ready to Fog”

To emit fog press the appropriate button on the M-21 control module for fogging duration, interval and volume

The control unit display will display “Warming up” and “Ready to fog” as the machine re-heats to the proper operating temperature.

For further information on operating your M-8 Fog Machine, see the section titled “Control Module Operation”

The limited warranty is based on 8-hour operation per day. Exceeding usage may shorten the lifetime of machines.

Caution

”Visibility during operation is reduced” This model can be operated at a floor level or sitting on any regular surface. Whatever installation method you choose, do not allow the unit to have more than 35 degree angle of inclination.

Control Module Operation

M-21 Control Remote

The M-21 is a 2 meter wired multi-function remote control with 5-pin XLR connector for ANTARI Fog Machine models M-8 Its interface allows operator to customize fog machine functions by adjusting fogging duration, interval and volume. Its LCD displays current operating parameters, which are automatically stored in non-volatile memory, allowing the machine to be turned off without losing function settings.

		1.	5-pin XLR
3	2		(Cable Length 2m)
3	2	2.	LCD-Dispaly
1		3.	Fuction Buttons

OFF

1. Function-button Sub-menus:	2.	Up / Down button
 Interval Set	3.	Timer button
 Duration Set	4.	Volume button
 Timer Out	5.	Manual (OFF) button
 Volume Out
 DMX 512 Add
 Fluid Sensor
 Quick Start

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 1 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 1 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 choose the fog output volume (at High or Medium or Low) in timer mode.

Setting the fog output volume

Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Volume Out«. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to choose the fog output volume (at High or Medium or Low).

Setting the DMX512 address

Press the FUNCTION until the display indicates »DMX 512 Add.«. Use the buttons UP and DOWN, to set the machine to the same address as on your DMX controller. Please refer to chapter DMX512 settings for more information on DMX operation.

Switching the fluid sensor on and off

Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Fluid Sensor On«. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to deactivate the fluid sensor (indication »Fluid Sensor Off«) and to reactivate it (indication »Fluid Sensor On«).

Switching the Quick Start mode on and off

Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Quick Start On«. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to switch Quick Start mode of machine.

Quick Start mode:

If the “Quick Start” mode is activated, the M-8 will call the operating mode of previous operation when it is turned on. For instance, if the timer was selected last time, the machine will be directed in timer mode after the warm-up process is completed.

-Volume operation

Press the button VOLUME, to activate fog output at setting volume (High or Medium or Low output). The display indicates »Volume« followed by the output that was set in menu item »Volume Out«. To stop the fog output, press the button OFF (MANUAL).

-Manual operation

For immediate fog output at the maximum volume of fog, when the LCD screen displays “Ready To Fog”, keep the button MANUAL pressed. The display indicates »Manual 100 %«. The fog machine will always emit the maximum volume of fog when the button MANUAL is pressed. As soon as you release the button, the fog output will stop.

-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 OFF (MANUAL).

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