Eliminator VF1100 EP User guide

VF1100 EP

User Manual

Caution: Fog machines may set off smoke alarms!

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Eliminator Lighting

6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90040

323-582-2650 | Fax [phone] | www.adj.com | [e-mail]

ADJ SUPPLY Europe B.V

Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade, The Netherlands
[phone] | Fax [phone]

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ADJ PRODUCTS GROUP Mexico

AV Santa Ana 30 Parque Industrial Lerma, Lerma, Mexico 52000
[phone]

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document may be available online.

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beginning installation and/or programming.

Date

01/11/24 1.0 N/A 1 Ch Initial release

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CONTENTS

General Information 4

Limited Warranty (USA Only) 5

Warranty Registration | Features 6

Safety Guidelines 7

Overview 8

Installation Guidelines 9

Remote Operation 12

Fuse Replacement | Storage and Maintenance | Trouble Shooting 15

Dimensional Drawings 16

Specications 17

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GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most reliable fog machines on the market today!

The VF1100 EP commercial fog machine has been designed to perform reliably for years when the

guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual

carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important

information regarding safety during usage and maintenance.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Contact ADJ Service for any product related service and support needs. Also visit forums.adj.com with
questions, comments or suggestions.

Eliminator Lighting

6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90040

323-582-2650 | Fax [phone] | www.adj.com | [e-mail]

ADJ SUPPLY Europe B.V

Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade, The Netherlands
[phone] | Fax [phone]

www.adj.eu | [e-mail]

ADJ PRODUCTS GROUP Mexico

AV Santa Ana 30 Parque Industrial Lerma, Lerma, Mexico 52000
[phone]

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LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)

A. Eliminator Lighting, an ADJ Products, LLC brand, hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Eliminator

Lighting products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed

period from the date of purchase (see specic warranty period on reverse). This warranty shall be

valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and

territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable

evidence, at the time service is sought.

B. For warranty service, you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before sending back the

product-please contact ADJ Products, LLC Service Department at 800-322-6337. Send the product
only to the Eliminator Lighting factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs

or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Eliminator Lighting
will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire

instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped

with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, Eliminator Lighting shall have no
liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, or for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void of the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modied

in any manner which Eliminator Lighting concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the
product, if the product has been repaired or service by anyone other than ADJ Products, LLC factory

unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Eliminator Lighting; if the product is

damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.

D. This is not a service contact, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic

check up. During the period specied above, Eliminator Lighting will replace defective parts at
its expense with new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warrant service and
repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Eliminator

Lighting under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
including parts, at the sole discretion of Eliminator Lighting. All products covered by this warranty

were manufactured after August 15, 2012, and bear identifying marks to that effect.

E. Eliminator Lighting reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its

products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.

F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied

with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties

made by Eliminator Lighting in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability

or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether
expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or tness, shall apply to this product
after said period has expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or
replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Eliminator Lighting

be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use,
this product.

G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Eliminator Lighting products and supersedes

all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS

• Non L.E.D. Eliminator Lighting products = 1-year (365 days) Limited Warranty (Such as: Special

Effect Lighting, Intelligent Lighting, UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble Machines, Mirror
Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands etc., excluding lamps

• L.E.D. Eliminator Lighting Products = 2-year (730 days) Limited Warranty (excluding batteries

which have a 180 day limited warranty). Note: 2 Year Warranty only applies to purchases within the

United States.

• Eliminator Laser Products = 1 Year (365 Days) Limited Warranty (excluding laser diodes which

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION

This device carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card

to validate your purchase. All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight

pre-paid and accompanied by a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly
written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. num-

ber must also be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton. If the unit is under

warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain an R.A. number

by contacting our customer support team on our customer support number. All packages returned to

the service department not displaying an R.A. number on the outside of the package will be returned to

the shipper.

FEATURES

• High efficiency heater block creates minimal residue

• Electronic Thermo Sensing for optimum heating

• Low fog fluid shut off sensor

• 2 minute warm up time (approximate)

• 10 second re-heating time

• 9,000 cubic ft. per minute output

• 1 liter internal fog fluid tank

• Wired or wireless remote operation

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

• In the event that the device needs to be return to Eliminator Lighting for service, use only the original
packaging and materials for shipping.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit rain or moisture.

• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.

• Ensure that the fog uid is poured only into the uid reservoir. Avoid spilling fog uid into or onto
other internal components.

• Ensure that the voltage of the power source matches the required voltage of the device.

• Do not remove the cover for any reason! There are no user serviceable parts inside this device.

• Disconnect the unit from power during long periods of non-use.

• Never connect this device to a dimmer pack.

• Do not operate this device if it has been damaged in any way.

• Never operate this unit with the cover removed.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken.

• Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used

to reduce the risk of electrical shock and re in the event of an internal short.

• Disconnect from main power before attempting to make any type of connection.

• Never block the ventilation holes, and always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow

proper ventilation. Allow at least 6” (15cm) clearance between this device and a wall.

• This unit is intended for indoor use only, and use of this product outdoors voids all warranties.

• Follow proper storage guidelines when storing for extended periods. See the Proper Storage and
Maintenance section of this manual for details.

• Always mount this unit in a safe and stable manner.

• Always route your power cord out of the path of foot trafc. Power cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

• The xture should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been spilled into, the unit.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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OVERVIEW

Controller

Port

Fog

Button

Heating

Indicator

Ready

Indicator

Fluid

Reservoir

Cap

Mounting

Bracket

Bracket

Adjustment

Knob

Fuse

10A (120V)

5A (230V)

Power

In

Bracket

Adjustment

Knob

Fluid

Level

Window

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

A qualied electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or

installations.

DO NOT INSTALL THE FIXTURE IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO!

Fixture MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and construction
codes and regulations. Before rigging/mounting the xture to any metal truss/structure or placing the
xture on any surface, a professional equipment installer MUST be consulted to determine if the metal
truss/structure or surface is properly certied to safely hold the combined weight of the xture, clamps,

cables, and accessories.

Overhead xture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an

appropriately rated safety cable that meets all local, national, and country codes and regulations.

Fixture should be installed away from walking paths, seating areas, or areas where unauthorized
personnel might reach the xture by hand.

NEVER stand directly below the xture when rigging, removing, or servicing.

If the unit is installed in a suspended or hanging conguration, it should be mounted using a mounting
clamp (not provided), and afxing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit. Always
ensure that the unit is rmly xed to avoid vibration and slipping during operation. Always ensure that

the structure that you are attaching the unit to is secure and is able to support at least 10 times the

unit’s weight. Also, always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times the unit’s weight when installing
the xture. The equipment must be installed by a professional, and it must be installed in a place where
it is out of the reach of people’s grasp.

GENERAL SET UP

1. Open the shipping carton and carefully remove the unit from the shipping carton. Remove all the
packing material from the device, paying special attention to the area around the nozzle.

2. Set the fog machine on a at, dry surface. Locate the included bracket from the package and attach
it to the sides of the fog machine using the supplied hardware. Please note: The bracket is an

optional accessory, and its usage is required when the fog machine is being installed in a

suspended or hanging conguration.

3. Fill the fog uid reservoir with ADJ brand fog juice only and then tighten the cap.

4. Firmly attach the remote control unit to the remote control socket on the rear of the unit.

5. Plug the unit in to a compatible power supply. At this time, the uid reservoir will glow red, indicating

that the unit is receiving power, and a greeb LED labeled “Heating” will illuminate to indicate that

the unit is warming up. Allow approximately 2 minutes for the fogger to reach normal operating
temperature. When it has reached sufcient temperature, the “Heating” LED will turn off and another
LED labeled “Ready” will illuminate. Please note that the reservoir will continue to glow red as long

as the unit is connected to power.

6. To emit fog, either press the remote button or use the manual button on the rear of the unit. See the
Remote Operation section of this manual for operating instructions.

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

CLAMP MOUNTING

To install this device in a suspended environment, insert a bolt of the proper weight rating through

the bottom of an appropriately rated mounting clamp as well as the mounting surface of the mounting

bracket, then fasten in place with a bolt of the appropriate rating. When installing this device suspended

from a truss, make sure that the device hangs in a level position in order to prevent leakage from the

uid reservoir. Be sure this xture is kept at least 0.2m (7.9in.) away from any ammable materials

(decoration etc.). Always use and install a properly rated supplied safety cable as a safety measure

to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the event the clamp fails. The safety cable should be
installed with one end looped around the mounting bracket, and the other end rmly anchored to a
secure location on the mounting surface. Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.

MOUNTING

CLAMP

MOUNTING

BRACKET

ALWAYS ATTACH A SAFETY CABLE WHENEVER INSTALLING THIS FIXTURE IN
A SUSPENDED ENVIRONMENT TO ENSURE THE FIXTURE WILL NOT FALL IF
THE CLAMP FAILS.

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

RIGGING

Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including but not limited to: calculating working

load limits, understanding the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all

installation material and the fixture itself. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt to perform the

installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

FIXTURE INSTALLATION

This device is fully operational in two different mounting positions: hanging in a level position from a
truss, or set on a at level surface. Regardless of conguration, the device should be in a level
position in order to prevent leakage from the uid reservoir. Be sure this xture is kept at least

0.2m (7.9in.) away from any ammable materials (decoration etc.). Always use and install the supplied

safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the event the clamp

fails. Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.

FALLING FIXTURES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR SERIOUS EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE! FOR THIS REASON, FIXTURES SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND INSPECTED
ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT IF YOU LACK THE
QUALIFICATIONS TO DO SO, OR IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT THE SAFETY AND
SECURITY OF THE INSTALLATION SETUP OR LOCATION!

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REMOTE OPERATION

Always be sure to maintain an adequate supply of fog juice in the uid reservoir. Running the

fog machine dry will result in pump failure and/or clogging, and is the most common cause of
failure in fog and haze machines. We recommend use of ADJ brand fog juice only!

Caution: Always disconnect the device from power before removing or replacing a remote
control unit.

All wired remotes should be connected to the controller port, as illustrated below.

Controller

Port

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REMOTE OPERATION

VFEP5R WIRED REMOTE

Connect the VFEP5R remote to the controller port on the fog machine. Plug the fog machine in and
turn it on, and allow the unit to warm up for approximately 2 minutes. After the unit has reached oper-

ating temperature, the green LED on the remote will illuminate, indicating that the unit is ready to emit

fog. To emit fog, simply press the button on the remote for desired length of time. If the green LED is
on and fog does not come out after holding the button down for 30 seconds, check the uid tank and
verify that there is still uid in the tank.

VPEPT3 TIMER REMOTE (SOLD SEPARATELY)

This remote’s timer function allows for to be emitted at various intervals. The remote features three

(3) L.E.D.s that illuminate to indicate different functions.

• The YELLOW LED on the left indicates that the timer is turned on and is activated. The timer func-
tion allows fog to be emitted at designated intervals. Please note that the timer function is inactive
when DMX mode is activated.

• The RED LED indicates that continuous fogging is active.

• The GREEN LED on the right is for manual fogging. Wait for the GREEN LED to light up, then
press the button for manual fogging.

The remote also features two rotary knobs:

• The Duration knob sets the timer duration (Length of fog output).

• The Interval knob sets the fog output intervals (Length of time between fog output bursts).

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REMOTE OPERATION

VFEPWR WIRELESS REMOTE

The VF1100 comes with an internal wireless receiver and wireless remote (VFEPWR). To use the

wireless remote, press button 1 on the remote when the fogger is ready to emit fog.

WIRELESS INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

For best results, position the xture so that the display screen is oriented in the direction of the transmitter
device or remote. Wireless signal can penetrate walls, glass, metal, and most objects. However, there

are many factors that can effect and/or interrupt the wireless signal, including the presence of people.

Therefore, it is highly recommended to position the wireless antenna a minimum of 9.8ft (3m) above

audiences to ensure optimum and reliable wireless operation.

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FUSE REPLACEMENT

Disconnect the unit from its power source. Remove the power cord from the unit, then nd the fuse
holder located inside the power socket. Insert a at-head screw driver into the power socket and gently
pry out the fuse holder. Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new one of the same rating (10A 120V

or 5A 230V). Please note that the fuse holder also has a holder for a spare fuse.

STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

Store your device in a cool area only, and cover the device to prevent dust buildup. When storing for
long periods of time, it is strongly advised to run the device at least once every 3-4 months, due to the

fact that long periods of inactivity can severely shorten the operational life of the device. Only run water

based fog juice through your device. Never run plain water, vinegar, or any other liquid solution through

your device, as running anything other then water based fog juice will seriously damage your device.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

If you experience low fog output, pump noise, or no fog output at all, disconnect the device from power
and discontinue use immediately. Do not continue to push the remote control’s activation button, as
this may cause damage to the device. Check uid level, the external fuse or breaker, and remote con-

nection, and verify that the wall outlet is sending power. If none of these factors prove to be the cause
of the problem, and the unit still fails to operate correctly, the unit may require service. Please contact
customer support for further instructions. Please do not return the unit to your dealer without contacting

customer support rst.

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DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

9.9in (252mm)

13.4in (341mm)

7.7in (196.6mm)

10.3in (261mm)

13.3in (339mm)

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5.7in (146mm)

6.8in (173mm)

SPECIFICATIONS

• High efciency heater block burns through fog with less residue

• Electronic Thermo Sensing (ETS) for optimum heating levels

• Low fog uid shut off sensor to protect pump

• Warm-up time: 2 minutes (approximate)

• Reheating Time: 10 Seconds

• Second Fog Shooting Time: 10 Seconds

• Output: 9,000 cubic ft. per min

• Internal fog uid tank: 1 Liter

• Fluid level indicator

• Includes ADJ VFEP5R wired remote

• ADJ VFEPWR Wireless remote control is included

• Fog output switch on rear panel

• Only use high quality, water-based fog uid

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.4” x 9.9” x 10.3” / 341 x 252 x 261mm

• Weight: 6.75 lbs. / 3 kg.

Optional Remotes (sold separately)

• VPEPT3: Timer Wired Remote

• VFEPWR: Replacement Wireless Remote

• VFEP5R: Replacement Wired Remote

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