MagicFx MFX1201 User manual

PRODUCT CODE :MFX1201
VERSION :1.0
DATE :14.12.2012

User Documentation MAGICFX® Stage Flame

1. CONGRATULATIONS!

You have purchased a wonderful new product from MAGICFX®.
MAGIC FX is a Dutch manufacturer of professional special effects machinery and equipment. We

have specialised in special effects since we established our business in 1995. All products are
manufactured under the brand name MAGICFX®, which has acquired an excellent reputation for
quality and reliability. All products are manufactured in accordance with the European Machinery
Directive. MAGIC FX handles the entire production in-house from concept to finished product. We take
care of the design, prototyping and manufacturing process.

MAGIC FX is also Europe's largest supplier of high quality and fireproof confetti products and
streamers. We keep a large inventory in stock so we can deliver speedily and at the lowest prices.

MAGICFX® products are used by special effects professionals around the world and distributed by a
dealer network across 58 countries.

Thank you for your purchase!

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NOTE:
We must assume that you, your employees and others who use or come
into contact with the machine are familiar with how the machine should
be utilized. This specifically pertains to the proper use, maintenance and
repair of the machine as described in this user manual. This also means
that employees should be qualified to use machinery through training or
experience.

DANGER WARNING:
The Stage Flame must only be used according to the prescriptions and
instructions in this manual. Consult MAGIC FX if there are any doubts
about usage.

2. CE MARKING

Disclaimers:
MAGIC FX B. V. specifically disclaims liability for unsafe situations, accidents and damages caused

by:

- Ignoring warnings or prescriptions displayed on the Stage Flame or in this documentation.

- Using the equipment for other purposes or situations than specified in this documentation.

- Modifications to the Stage Flame. This includes the use of non-original spare parts.

- Improper maintenance.

- Unauthorized removal of safety covers and/or safety devices.

- Improper use of the machine.

MAGIC FX B.V. is not liable for any damages due to failures of the Stage Flame.

© Copyright 2012
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or

transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded or otherwise
without the prior written permission of MAGIC FX B.V.

MAGIC FX reserves the right to make modifications at any time without having to notify the customer
beforehand. The content of this manual may also be modified.

For additional information about maintenance, repair, and so on, please contact your supplier’s

technical department. This manual was written with the utmost care. MAGIC FX cannot be held liable
for errors contained in this document or consequences thereof.

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3. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

(according to Annex IIA of the Machinery Directive)

With respect to the Machinery Directive.
MAGIC FX B.V.
Industrieweg 16
5281 RW Boxtel
The Netherlands

Hereby declares under our sole responsibility:
We are the manufacturer of the product:

MFX1201 - MAGICFX® Stage Flame
to which this declaration pertains and it is in conformity with the

provisions of the following guidelines:

- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG

- Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EG

- EMC Directive 2004/108/EG

The following harmonized standards are applicable:

- NEN-EN-ISO 12100-1

- NEN-EN-ISO 12100-2

- NEN-EN-ISO 13850

- NEN-EN-ISO 13732-1

- NEN-EN 60204-1

City: Boxtel
Date : 08-06-2010

Name: MAGIC FX

Director: B. Veroude

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TIP:
This provides you with suggestions and advice on how to perform tasks
in an easier or more convenient way.

NOTE:
This is a note providing supplemental information that alerts you to
possible problems.

CAUTION:
This indicates that the equipment may be damaged if procedures are not
carried out in the proper manner.

DANGER WARNING:
This indicates that you may cause yourself injury, possibly serious, if
procedures are not carried out in the proper manner.

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4. FOREWORD

This manual provides pertinent information about the MAGICFX® Stage Flame. The information in this
manual is important with respect to the proper and safe operation of the Stage Flame. If you are not
familiar with the installation, operation, preventive maintenance, etc., of the Stage Flame then read
this manual in its entirety. MAGIC FX also urges all new users (operators, installers, maintenance staff
and possibly cleaning staff) to receive training on the equipment using this manual as the basis for the
training.

MAGIC FX recommends you keep the original of this manual and its attachments in a secure central
location, and, keep another copy of this manual close to the workplace where the Stage Flame will be
used.

If you are well acquainted with the proper handling of the equipment then keep this manual handy for
reference.

The following conventions are used in this manual to draw your attention to specific information or
actions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. CONGRATULATIONS! .................................................................................... 1

2. CE MARKING ................................................................................................... 2

3. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................. 3

4. FOREWORD .................................................................................................... 4

5. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 6

5.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE STAGE FLAME AND ITS USAGE ................................................. 6

5.2 NECESSARY ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................... 6

5.3 TYPES OF GAS ...................................................................................................................... 6

5.4 CHOICE OF FLAME ............................................................................................................... 7

6. SAFETY ........................................................................................................... 8

6.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 8

6.2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................... 8

6.3 EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON............................................................................................... 8

6.4 WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................. 9

6.5 FEATURES ........................................................................................................................... 10

7. PARTS ........................................................................................................... 11

8. ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................. 12

9. PREPARATION FOR USE ............................................................................. 12

10. READYING FOR USE .................................................................................... 13

11. USAGE ........................................................................................................... 19

12. TURNING OFF ............................................................................................... 21

13. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ ................... 21

14. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 22

15. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 22

16. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................. 22

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Manual

MFX0308 – POWER CABLE

MFX1204 – EMERGENCY STOP

AEROSOL CAN

GAS BOTTLE

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5. INTRODUCTION

5.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE STAGE FLAME AND ITS USAGE

The Stage Flame is a device specifically designed for producing flames on stage. The Stage Flame is
intended solely to be placed on a flat surface or stage and produce brief upward flame effects (fire
balls).

Should you use the equipment in any way other than just described then you release your supplier
from all liability.

The Stage Flame can be used with approved aerosol cans and propane gas bottles. The Stage Flame
also has a large flame mode where both aerosol can and gas bottle are used at the same time.
The Stage Flame is DMX controllable. One address is used as a safety channel and one address for
the flame. A third address is used for the big flame mode.

The Stage Flame has a large number of safety features and components that are discussed later in
this manual. Read this manual carefully in its entirety before you start working with the Stage Flame.

5.2 NECESSARY ACCESSORIES

The following parts are necessary with the Stage Flame:

Table 5.1

5.3 TYPES OF GAS

The Stage Flame can use approved aerosol cans (with screw-thread connector) and propane gas
bottles.

Table 5.2

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