Eliminator Lighting VF4400 Users Guide

VF400 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]

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[phone] | Fax [phone]

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[phone]

DOCUMENT VERSION

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document may be available online.

Please check www.adj.com for the latest revision/update of this manual before
beginning installation and/or programming.

Date

01/15/24 1.0 N/A N/A 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 13

Dimensional Drawings 14

Specications 15

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GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most reliable fog machines on the market today! The
VF400 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
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]

www.adj.com | [e-mail]

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, as doing

so will void your manufacturer’s warranty. In the event that your unit requires service, please contact Elimi-

nator Lighting for assistance.

SAFETY NOTICE! NEVER POINT OR AIM A FOG MACHINE TOWARDS PEOPLE OR THEIR CLOTH­ING. THIS UNIT EMITS HOT VAPOR AND SHOULD BE USED WITH THE SAME CARE THAT WOULD
BE OBSERVED WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC KETTLE OR AN IRON.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton whenever possible.

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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.

LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS

• All Eliminator Lighting products (except laser diodes) = 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 LED and lamps)

• Laser Products = 1 Year (365 Days) Limited Warranty (excludes laser diodes which have 6

month limited warranty)

• Batteries = 180 Day Limited Warranty (excluding batteries which have a 180 day limited warranty)

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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 a R.A. number by

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

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

shipper.

FEATURES

• High efficiency heater block for minimal residue

• Quick warm up time and reheating time

• 0.25 liter internal fog fluid tank

• Fluid level indicator

• Wired remote operation

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

• In the event that the device needs to be returned to Eliminator Lighting for service, ship the device
in the original packaging and materials only.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit to 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 is 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

Remote

Port

(hard wired

for EU)

Power

In

Bracket

Adjustment

Mounting

Bracket

Fluid

Level

Window

Fuse

120V/60Hz: 10A

230V/50Hz: 5A

Reservoir

Cap

Knob

Nozzle

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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. Remove the included bracket from the packaging and at-
tach it to the sides of the fog machine using the supplied hardware. Please note that the bracket is

easily detachable and is not required for table-top usage. However, when the device is installed in

a suspended environment, use of the bracket is required.

3. Fill the fog uid reservoir with ADJ brand fog juice only, then replace the cap.

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

Please note that devices for the EU market will have the remote hard-wired to the device.

5. Plug the unit into a power supply that meets the device’s voltage requirements. A red LED on the

remote control will illuminate, indicating that the device is warming up. Once the device is warmed

up, a green LED will illuminate on the remote (the red LED should also remain illuminated). This

indicates that the unit is ready to emit fog.

6. Press the button on the remote to emit fog. Refer to the Remote Operation section of this manual
for detailed information.

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

CLAMP MOUNTING

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.).

Insert a mounting clamp of the appropriate rating through one of the holes at the top of the mounting
bracket, then secure the clamp in place with a bolt of the appropriate rating. Always use and install a

safety cable of the appropriate weight rating as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage
and/or injury in the event the clamp fails.

SAFETY

CABLE

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!

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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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!

Remote Operation: Connect the Z-VG400EP-R remote to the fog machine. Please note the devices

for the EU market will have the remote hard-wired to the device. Once the machine is plugged in and
turned on, a red power LED on the remote will illuminate to indicate that the device is receiving power

and warming up. Allow at least two to three minutes for the device to fully warm up, at which point a

green LED on the remote will illuminate, indicating the unit is ready to emit fog. To emit fog, simply

press and hold the button on the remote for desired length of time.

If the green LED is on and the unit does not emit fog after the button is pressed for 30 seconds, check
that the uid tank has a sufcient amount of fog uid.

Caution: Disconnect from the power supply before removing or replacing the remote control
unit.

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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 of the same rating (10A for the

120V version, or 5A for the 230V version). 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

126mm (4.96in)

113mm (4.45in)

248mm (9.76in)

198mm (7.80in)

263mm (10.35in)

205mm (8.07in)

141mm (5.55in)

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SPECIFICATIONS

• 400W mobile Fog Machine

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

• Warm-up time: 2-3 minutes

• Reheating Time: 30 Seconds

• Second Fog Shooting Time: Around 37 Seconds

• Output: 3,000 cubic ft. per min

• Internal fog uid tank: .25 Liter (full tank of uid last 34 min.)

• Fluid level indicator

• Includes Eliminator Z-VG400EP-R wired remote

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

• Dimensions - Bracket Raised (LxWxH): 9.76” x 8.07” x 7.80” / 248mm x 205mm x 198mm

• Dimensions - Bracket Collapsed (LxWxH): 10.35” x 8.07” x 4.96” / 263mm x 205mm x 126mm

• Weight: 3.1 lbs. / 1.4 kg.

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