Blizzard Lighting, LLC
www.blizzardlighting.com
Waukesha, WI USA
Copyright (c) 2018
1. GETTING STARTED
What’s Included?
• 1 x AtmosFEAR® Big Bad Lo Fo
• 2 x Extension Hoses
• 1 x Nozzle Connector
• 1 x Remote Control
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Getting It Out Of The Box
Congratulations on your purchase of the biggest, baddest, event-ready low-lying
fog machine available, the AtmosFEAR® Big Bad Lo Fo! Now that you’re the proud
owner of a AtmosFEAR® Big Bad Lo Fo, you should carefully unpack it and check
the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition. If anything
looks as if it has been damaged in transit, notify the shipper immediately and keep
the packing material for inspection. Please save the carton and all packing materials.
If the unit must be returned to the factory, it is important that it be returned in the
original factory box and packing.
Powering Up!
This unit must be powered directly o a switched circuit and cannot be run o
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or
dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.
AC Voltage - Please verify that the unit is suitable for your local power supply. See
the unit’s specications for more information. The listed current rating is its average
current draw under normal conditions.
Warning! Verify that the voltage on your unit matches the line voltage
applied. Damage to your device may result if the voltage applied does
not match the voltage indicated in the specications. All units must be
connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).
Getting A Hold Of Us
If something is wrong, please just visit our website at www.blizzardlighting.
com and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Disclaimer: The information and specications contained in this document are
subject to change without notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or
liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual. Blizzard
Lighting™ reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new
document to correct any errors or omissions at any time. You can download the
latest version of this document from www.blizzardlighting.com.
Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:
J. Thomas 1/30/2018 J. Thomas 3/27/2018
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully. They include
important information about the installation, usage and
Attention:
To keep your AtmosFEAR® Big Bad Lo Fo in good working order please remember to:
• Use only water-based, non-toxic fog uid in the uid tank.
• Keep the machine clean.
• Turn the power o before adding fog uid.
• Turn the power o when not in use.
And also...
• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the
line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear
panel of the xture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no ammable materials close to the unit while operating.
• The unit must be used in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm)
from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no air intake slots are blocked.
• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and
be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.
• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people
can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical
assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
maintenance of this product.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not
open the housing to attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event
your unit may require service, please visit our support website at: www.
blizzardlighting.com/support.
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2. MEET THE ATMOSFEAR® BIG BAD LO FO
INTRODUCTION:
AtmosFEAR® Big Bad Lo Fo is an amazing low-lying fog machine which is based on
ultrasonic atomization. Co2 or dry ice is not needed to create stunning fog eects,
just good ol’ fashioned water!
This device comes with a nozzle connector for the water supply, and the tank can
automatically ll with water to the proper level, using it’s built-in oat.
The bottom of the water tank is tted with piezoelectric disks which vibrate to ultra-
sonic frequencies, causing the water to atomize into a mist.
In a separate tank in the front cabinet of the unit, you can add any type of water
based fog liquid (light, standard, heavy, etc.) in order to give on the eect dierent
dimension, intensity and duration.
MAIN FEATURES:
• DMX controllable water-based low-lying machine
• Tour-ready ATA-spec ight case with wheels
• 2000W heat exchanger
• Underside valve for easy tank draining
• Includes nozzle connector, and dual fog output hoses
• Auto, remote control, DMX512 working modes
• Timer with interval and duration settings
• Touch screen LCD control panel menu display
• On-screen fault warnings for remote, sensor, heater, and low uid
• 3/5-pin DMX connectivity
• 3-channel DMX control
• Rugged and well-built (It hits the gym regularly)
• PowerCON® compatible power input connector
DMX Reference (3-Channel Mode)
Ch. Value What it does
1 000 <--> 127
128 <--> 255
2 000 <--> 255 Fan speed (0% <--> 100%)
3 000 <--> 255 Fog volume setting (0% <--> 100%)
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Fog emission o
Fog emission on
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Figure 1: AtmosFEAR® Big Bad Lo Fo Pin-Up Picture
Water Level Indicator
Water Inlet
Fuse Holder
Power Switch
Power Input
Nozzle
Connector
Output Hose Shelf (storage)
Water Tank
Float Switch
Output Ducts
Touch Screen LCD Menu
3/5-Pin DMX Input/Output
Electronics + Fluid Tank Access
Underside
Drain Valve
Initial Setup
Step 1: Place the machine on a at surface and in a suitable large area with at least
20in (50cm) open space around the machine.
Step 2: Fill the uid tank with quality water-based, non-toxic fog uid. For best performance, we recommend using Blizzard Lighting’s own Steam™ fog uid products.
Step 3: Fill the water tank manually, or via the water inlet connection.
Step 4: Connect the hoses to the output ducts.
Step 5: Connect the machine to suitable rated power supply, and turn to power
switch on.
Step 6: Warming up can take up to 5-8 minutes. The LCD menu will display “Ready”
when it is ready for use.
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Automatic Water Injection
You can ll the water tank manually, or connect a water supply directly to the water
inlet located on the side of the machine. Use the supplied nozzle and faucet connectors as needed. If a water supply is connected to the water inlet, the unit will auto-
matically adjust the water level by use of the oat switch inside the water tank.
Note: When lling the tank, the water level needs to be covering the water level
sensors by at least about 3-4 cm. If there is not enough water in the tank, the red
warning LED near the sensors will illuminate. Sporadic fog output, or if the fog itself
is rising too high are also signs of the water level being too low.
Water Level
Sensor
Water Drainage
The water tank drainage valve is located on the underside of the unit. Open the valve
to drain the water tank, and be sure to close the valve when draining is complete.
Remote Control
Start Fog
Increase Fog
Output
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Stop Fog
Decrease Fog
Output
3. SETUP
Before replacing a fuse, disconnect the power cord.
ALWAYS replace with the same type and rating of fuse.
Fuse Replacement
With a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder out of its housing and remove the
blown fuse from its holder. Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the exact same type
and rating, then screw the fuse holder back into place and reconnect power.
Connecting A Bunch of AtmosFEAR® Big Bad Lo Fo’s
You will need a serial data link to run shows using a DMX-512 controller or to run
shows on two or more units set to sync in master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the units on a serial data link determines
the number of units the data link can support.
Units on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. Also, connecting
more than 32 units on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated
splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal. The maximum recommended cable-run distance is 500 meters (1640 ft).
Data/DMX Cabling
To link units together you’ll need data cables. You should use data-grade cables that
can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control
Step 1: Connect the male connector of the DMX cable to the female connector
(output) on the controller.
Step 2: Connect the female connector
of the DMX cable to the rst unit’s male
connector (input). Note: It doesn’t
matter which unit address is the rst one
connected. We recommend connecting
them in terms of their proximity to the
controller, rather than connecting the
lowest xture number rst, and so on.
Step 3: Connect others in the chain from
output to input as above. Place a DMX
terminator on the output of the nal unit
to ensure best communication.
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4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the settings possible with the AtmosFEAR® Big Bad Lo Fo are accessed by using
the touch screen LCD control panel on the front of the unit. There are 5 control buttons on the display which provide functionality and allow you to navigate through the
various options.
Button Function
<MENU>
<UP>
<DOWN>
<ENTER>
<TIMER>
Used to navigate to a previous higher-level menu item.
Value adjustment upward.
Value adjustment downward.
Is used to select and conrm/store the current selection.
Starts or stops timer operation.
To navigate the control menu, use the <MENU> button to scroll through the vari-
ous options. The currently highlighted option will be ashing, and can have its values
changed by using the <UP/DOWN> buttons. After a value has been changed, press
the <ENTER> button to save.
Note: Once a DMX signal is received, manual mode is deactivated.
Fault Warnings
From left to right: Remote / Fault of Sensor / Fault of Heater / Lack of Fluid
*The above warning icons will only appear on the menu when there is a fault.
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Control Panel Menu Structure
Interval 0s–255s (seconds) Pause time between timed output
DMX 1–512 Set the starting DMX address
Volume 0%–100% Set the volume output
Fan Speed 1%–100% Set the fan speed
Duration 0s–200s (seconds) Duration time of timed operation
DMX Conguration
1. Press the <MENU> button until DMX is highlighted and ashing.
2. Use <UP/DOWN> to select the starting address 1–512.
3. Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Interval and Duration Settings
Interval settings control the period of time in between timed fog outputs (in seconds), while duration settings are used to control the actual period of time of the
timed output (in seconds) while using timer mode.
1. Press the <MENU> button repeatedly until Interval or Duration is highlighted
and ashing.
2. Use <UP/DOWN> to select the number of seconds (0–200).
3. Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
4. Press the <TIMER> button to start your congured timed output.
Set the Output Volume
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Volume ashes on the display.
2. Use <UP/DOWN> to select an output volume percentage (1%–100%).
3. Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
Set the Fan Speed
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Fan Speed ashes on the display.
2. Use <UP/DOWN> select a total speed percentage (1%–100%).
3. Press the <ENTER> button to conrm.
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Keeping Your AtmosFEAR® Big Bad Lo Fo As Good As New
This unit is a rugged, tough piece of professional equipment, and as long as you take
care of it, it will take care of you. That said, like anything, you’ll need to take care of
it if you want it to operate as designed. You should absolutely keep the xture clean,
especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust, haze, wild animals,
wild teenagers or spilled drinks.
Cleaning Instructions:
1.) You should follow these instructions after approximately 40 hours of use.
2.) Take o the uid nozzle before heating the machine, and clean the nozzle with
straight vinegar.
3.) To clean the uid tank, pour in and run a solution of 80% distilled water and 20%
white vinegar through the machine. When empty turn o the machine.
4.) Wait for it to cool down, re-install the nozzle, and you can now add more uid to
prepare for its next use.
Returns (Gasp!)
We’ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about
sending a defective unit back, or sending a unit in for service. But, like any complex
piece of equipment designed and built by humans, once in a while, something
doesn’t go as planned. If you nd yourself with a xture that isn’t behaving like a
good little xture should, you’ll need to obtain a Return Authorization (RA).
Don’t worry, this is easy. Just go to our website and open a support ticket at
www.blizzardlighting.com/support, and we’ll issue you an RA. Then, you’ll need to
send the unit to us using a trackable, pre-paid freight method. We suggest using
USPS Priority or UPS. Make sure you carefully pack the xture for transit, and
whenever possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.
When returning your xture for service, be sure to include the following:
1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).
2.) The RA# issued to you
3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.
We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the xture. Please remember
that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer’s
responsibility, so pack it well!
Shipping Issues
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper,
and must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of
the items. Claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt.
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Tech Specs!
Weight & Dimensions
Width 34.7 in (88 cm)
Depth 19.3 in (49 cm)
Height 20.5 in (60 cm)
Weight 96 lb. (44 kg)
Power
Operating Voltage AC110-220V 50/60HZ
Power Consumption 1983W, 19.1A, PF: .99
Fuse 15A, 250V
Thermal
Max. Operating Temp. 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) ambient
Operation/Capacity
Warm-up Time 5-8 min.
Water Tank Capacity 13L
Fluid Tank Capacity 2L
Output 8,000 cubic ft./minute continuous output
Fluid Consumption 1h/L
Output Hose 2x10 FT
Control
Protocol USITT DMX-512
DMX Channels 3-channel
Input 3/5-pin XLR Male
Output 3/5-pin XLR Female
Warranty 1-year limited warranty
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Enjoy your product!
Our sincerest thanks for your purchase!
--The team @ Blizzard Lighting
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