Antari W-508, W-510 User guide

W-508 & W-510 Fog Machine

User Manual

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Antari Lighting and Effects Ltd.

User Manual

W-508 & W-510 Fog Machine

Congratulations on the purchase of your new

ANTARI W-Series FOG MACHINE.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing an ANTARI W-Series 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

Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the appliance from the electric

supply before refilling liquid, cleaning or performing maintenance on

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CAUTION:

the machine.

DangerofElectricShock

Keep this device dry.
For inside use only. Not designed for outside use.
For all models, use 3-prong grounded electrical outlet only. Prior to use take
care to determine that the unit is installed at the rated voltage.
Always unplug your ANTARI W-Series Fog Machine before filling its tank.
Always keep fog machine in upright position.
Turnofforunplugthemachinewhennotinuse.
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.
Nouserserviceablepartsinside.RefertoyourANTARIdealerorother
qualified service personnel.

Danger of Burns

This device is for adult use only and must be installed out of the reach of

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children. Never leave the unit running unattended.
Never aim the output nozzle directly at people.
Fogmachineoutputisveryhot.Avoidcomingwithin50cmoftheoutput
nozzle during operation.
Locatethefogmachineinawell-ventilatedarea.Nevercovertheunit's
vents.Inordertoguaranteeadequateventilation,allowafreeairspaceofat
least20cmaroundthesidesandtopoftheunit.
Never aim the output nozzle at open flames.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer or its
serviceagentorsimilarlyqualifiedpersonnelinordertoavoidahazard.
The output nozzle becomes very hot during operation (200°C). Keep
flammable materials at least 50 cm away from the nozzle.
Always allow your ANTARI Fog Machine to cool down before attempting to
clean or service it.

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 “spitting”.
Alwaysmakesurethereissufficientliquidinthetank.Operatingthisunit
without liquid will cause damage to the pump as well as over-heating of the
heater.
If your ANTARI W-508 or W-510 Fog Machine 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.
Always drain tank before mailing or transporting this unit.
Never drink fog liquid. If it is ingested, call a doctor immediately. If fog liquid
comesincontactwithskinoreyes,rinsethoroughlywithwater.

Note:

Payattentiontoallwarninglabelsandinstructionsprintedonthe

exterior of your ANTARI Fog Machine.

Unpacking & Inspection

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 W-508 or W-510 Fog Machine

2. Power cord

3. One Set of W-1 transmitter

4. User Manual

5. Mounting hanging brackets with washers/screws (for W-510)

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If any equipment is missing contact your ANTARI dealer immediately.

Before beginning your initial setup on ANTARI W-508 & W-510 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,
donotplugitinanddonotattempttouseituntilaftercontactingyour
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.
Placefogmachineonaflatsurfaceandremovefogliquidtankcap.
Place the liquid tube into a properly filled liquid tank.
Fill with high-quality, water-based fog liquid recommended by ANTARI dealer.
TheW-508&W-510onlyworkswithuncontaminatedAntariFLRorFLGFog
Liquid. Any other types of liquid can damage the unit resulting in spitting and
serious clogging problem. When filled, place cap back on liquid tank. Be
careful not to exceed the maximum fluid level. DO NOT OVERFILL.

Operation

Add fluid carefully to the liquid tank. Do not overfill the tank.
Plug power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. Turn the power switch to
“ON”onthebackofthemachine. Theunitwillstarttowarm-upthemachine.
During this time the machine cannot generate any fog. The green light will
flash and stay ON when the warm-up process is complete.
Please now refer below of “Instructions of Antari Wireless Rem

& W-510” for setting for the remote controller command.

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Important:

Always monitor tank fluid level as you are fogging.
Never drink Fog liquid. If it is ingested, call a doctor immediately. If fog
liquidcomesincontactwithskinoreyes,rinsethoroughlywithwater.
Always replace the caps on the fog liquid container immediately after filling
to avoid contamination.

W-510:

Your model includes a mounting bracket designed for overhead
installation; it may be installed at floor level or suspended
overhead. If the unit is to be mounted using the bracket, it is
important that the fog does not shoot directly at any one's face.
Whatever installation method you choose, do not allow the unit to
havemorethana25degreeangleofinclination.

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W-508 External View

01-Nozzle

02-Body

03-Handle

04-Handle push button

05-Tank cap & tank

06-Rocker switch / Power

07-Fuse holder

08-Power cord

09-Wireless receiver

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An optoelectronic (OPTO) liquid sensor is installed to both W-508 &

Note:

W-510. The pump will automatically stop working and the LED light
indicator on the rear of the machine will start to flash when there’s
insufficientliquid. Pleaserefilltheliquidtotheemptytankand
restart (turn off then turn on) to dis-alarm the LED indicator.

Thenthemachineisreadytooperateagain.

* If you experience low output, pump noise or no output at all, unplug

immediately. Check fluid level, the external fuse, and power from the wall.
If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit again. If fog does not
come out after holding the remote button down for 30 seconds, check the
hose attached to the tank to make sure there is fluid going through the
hose. If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not
simply continue pushing the remote button, as this may damage the unit.
Return the machine to your ANTARI dealer.

Technical Specifications

Model

Power Supply
Power Consumption
Output Volume
Tank Capacity
Fluid Consumption
Weight
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Remote Included
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W-508

100~240V AC 50/60 Hz
800 W
3,000 cu.ft/min (85 m³/min)

0.8 liters
60 min /0.8 liter

3.8 kg
315 x 128 x 166 (mm)
W-1
100 seconds

W-510

100~240V AC 50/60 Hz
1,000 W
10,000cu.ft/min (284 m³/min)

2.8 liters
13 min / liter

11.4 kg
468 x 250 x 148 (mm)
W-1
12min

Instruction of Antari Wireless Remote for W-508 & W-510

* Transmitter:

-Transmitter:UseDC12Vbattery

- Working Distance: 50 meters in open area (wireless distance may vary
depending on the interference)

- All transmitters are compatible to any receiver

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* Receiver:

-Thereceiverispre-equippedfirmlyandtestedtoeachoftheW-508&W­510(rearpanel),pleasedonottrytoremoveit.

* Functions and Setting:

1. All receivers can receive signals from any registered transmitter.

2. Each receiver is able to record at most 5 signals from the transmitter.

3. The included transmitter has been registered before shipment. User can
operate it directly without any start-up setting. The initial setting is
pressing button “A” which triggers the machine and pressing button “B”
can stop the fogging.

4. Ifuserdesirestouseothertransmitters(excepttheincludedoneinthe
shipment) to control machine, the setting must be completed within 15
seconds after switching on the machine otherwise it will leave
“transmitter setting mode” automatically.

Setting Example 1:

ThereisaLEDlightontherearcontrolpanelofthemachine. Whenthe
machine is turned on, the LED green light will flash for 15 seconds. During
the 15 seconds interval, users can register signals for the transmitters. If
the registering signal of transmitter is well-received by the receiver, the
LED light will stop flashing and fixed green light will appear. If user desires
touse1transmittertocontrol2ormoremachinesatthesametime,user
has to turn on 2 (or more) machines altogether, and press the button “A”
of the transmitter within 15 seconds to set the signals.

5. Ifnoanyothernewtransmitterisregisteredwhenmachineisswitched
on, the memory of the receiver will remain the same record of the last
operation.

6. Please note if a new transmitter is registered when machine is switched
on, no matter how many new transmitters is registered (at most 5), all
previous transmitters registered record will be cleared (overridden)

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Performance Note

All fog machines develop condensation around the output nozzle. Because
this may result in some moisture accumulation on the surface below the
output nozzle, consider this condensation when installing your unit.
All fog machines may sputter small amounts of fog occasionally during
operationandforaminuteorsoafterbeingturnedoff.
Allfogmachineshavearecyclingperiodafterlongburstswhenthemachine
wil shutitselfdownforashortperiodinordertoheatupagain.Duringthis
time no fog can be produced.

Cleaning and Storage

Do not allow the fog liquid to become contaminated. Always replace the caps on
the fog liquid container and the fog machine liquid tank immediately after
filling. Cleaning your fog machine regularly can help you to reduce the
frequency of parts replacement and the cost of maintenance. After every 40
hours of continuous operation, it is recommended to use distilled water to clean
the heater as per following steps:

The recommended cleaning regimen is as follows:

1. Fill proper distilled water into a clean tank and connect the fluid tube of the
fog machine to the tank.

2.Runtheunitinawell-ventilatedareauntilthetankisalmostempty.

3. Use dry cloth to wipe the fog machine. Cleaning is now complete. Refill
with fog liquid. Run the machine briefly to clear any remaining liquid from
the pump and heater.

Note:

All fog machines are prone to clogging due to the thick consistency
offogliquidandthehightemperatureatwhichitvaporizes.
However,aproperlymaintainedfogmachineshouldprovideyears
of reliable use.

Clean with a dry cloth only. Store dry.

If the fog machine is not in use, please clean it before storage.
Storethefogmachineinadryandcoolplace. Atleastoperatethe
fog machine once a month. A test-run consisits of warming-up the
machine followed by a few minutes of fog emission.

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Antari W-510 DMX Fog Machine Settings

Channel A

0-128=OFF

129 - 255 = Maximum Volume Output (100%)

The W-510 Fog Machine has on-board DMX control (by DIP-Switch) except on
W-508.W-510uses1channeltocontrolon/offoperation.Eachchannelhasa
value range of 0 to 255. On/Off function can be programmed using the DMX
controller or the DMX control software being used by lighting and effects
operator.

If Channel A has a value from 0 to 128, the unit is OFF.

Betweenthevalues129to255thevolumeoffogoutputisisat
maximum (100% output).

In the example above, if the machine were assigned the DMX address of

Note:

130, Channel A would correspond to DMX address 130.

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Addressing

Each device occupies 1 channel. To ensure that the control signals are
properly directed to each device, they require adressing. This is to be
adjusted for every single device by changing the DIP-switches as set out in
the table below.

The starting address is defined as the first channel from which the device will
respond to the controller.

Please make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to
control each device correctly and independently from any other fixture on the
DMX data link. If two, three or more devices are addressed similarly, they will
work similarly.

Occupation of the DIP-switches:

Setting the DMX­starting address:

Device number
& channels

Device 1 - Channel 1

Device 2 - Channel 2

Device 3 - Channel 3

Device 4 - Channel 4

Device 5 - Channel 5

DIP-switch no.

Starting address

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OFF

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OFF

ON

OFF

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Warranty

Warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased from Antari's
authorized distributors or dealers. For warranty service, send the product
only to an authorized distributor or dealer.

All warranties are void if the product has been modified in any manner; if the
product has been repaired or serviced by unauthorized personnel; or the
product is damaged due to improper use or maintenance as set forth in the
instruction manual.

This is not a service contract and does not include standard maintenance or
cleaning. All expendables are not covered by this warranty.

Additional warranties provided at the discretion of the distributor dealers
shall remain the sole obligation of the distributor or dealer.

Always quote the unit's serial number and model name when contacting your
distributor for information or assistance.

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