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STRATUS FAZER
High performance faze machine
USER MANUAL / MANUAL DE USUARIO
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
POR FAVOR LEA LAS INSTRUCCIÓNES ANTES DE USAR
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Stratus Fazer
High performance faze machine
Stratus Fazer is a high performance faze machine
with an output of 2,000 cubic feet per minute.
Thanks to its technology it provides a haze eect
from conventional fog, optimizing liquid consumption. Stratus Fazer is easy to operate and has a low
warm up time of 3 minutes. Its tank has a 1.5 liters
(52.8 Oz) capacity and it can be controlled with the
included wireless remote control
Specications
Output
• Smoke output: 2,000 cubic feet per minute
• Warm up time: 3 minutes
• Tank: 1.5 lts./ 52.8 Oz.
• Liquid consumption: 100 ml/min / 3.5 oz/min
Control
• Operational modes: Stand alone,
• Wired remote control and Wireless remote
control
Physical
• Dimensions: 555x206x223 mm. / 12.85x8.1x8.8 in.
• Weight: 6.3 Kg. / 13.86 Lbs.
1. OVERVIEW
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2. WARNING
For your own safety, please read this
user manual carefully before your initial start-up!
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to
ensure that all parts are present, and have been
received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection
if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the
carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the
carton and all packing materials. In the event that a
xture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the xture be returned in the original
factory box and packing.
Your shipment includes
• Stratus Fazer with powercable 1,25m
• Included: Wireless Remote Control
• User manual
Keep this device away from rain and
moisture! Unplug mains lead before
opening the housing!
Keep this device away from rain and
moisture! Unplug mains lead before
lling the tank!
Safety Instructions
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device have to:
• be qualied
• follow the instructions of this manual
Be careful with your operations. With
a dangerous voltage you can suer a
dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!
Before your initial start-up, please make sure that
there is no damage caused by transportation.
Should there be any, consult your dealer and do not
use the device.
To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe
operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to
follow the safety instructions and warning notes
written in this manual.
Please consider that damages caused by manual
modications to the device are not subject to warranty.
This device contains no user-serviceable parts.
Refer servicing to qualied technicians only.
Important
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any
resulting damages caused by the nonobservance
of this manual or any unauthorized modication to
the device.
• Never let the power-cord come into contact
with other cables! Handle the power-cord and
all connections with the mains with particular
caution!
• Never remove warning or informative labels
from the unit.
• Never use anything to cover the ground contact.
• Never aim the output nozzle directly at people.
• Never aim the output nozzle at open ames.
• Never add ammable liquids of any kind (oil,
gas, perfume) to the fog liquid.
• Never drink fog liquid. If it is ingested, call
a doctor immediately. If fog liquid comes in
contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with
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water.
• Never lock smoke-lled rooms. Risk: panic
among the locked persons!
• Never smoke permanently! The smoke must
only be used for a short period -
• Do not insert objects into air vents.
• Do not open the device and do not modify the
device.
• Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack.
• Do not switch the device on and o in short
intervals, as this would reduce the device’s life.
• Do not touch the fazer output bare-handed during its operation (output becomes very hot).
• Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force
when installing or operating the device.
• Only use device indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.
• Only use smoke in well ventilated rooms.
• Only use the high-quality, water-based fog liquid, that your Showtec dealer recommends (5L
fazer uid ordercode 60603). Other fog liquids
may cause poor eect fog, clogging and “spit-
ting” of unevaporated liquid.
• Avoid ames and do not put close to ammable
liquids or gases.
• Always make sure there is suicient liquid in
the fog liquid tank. Operating this unit without
liquid will cause damage to the pump and the
heater.
• Always allow free air space of at least 20cm
around the sides and top of the unit.
• Always drain tank before shipping or otherwise
transporting this unit.
• Always keep tank cap closed while operating.
• Always keep the fog machine upright.
• Always unplug your Fog Machine before lling
its tank.
• For adult use only. Fog machine must be installed out of the reach of children. Never leave
the unit running unattended. Leave the grid
guarding the nozzle in place if the machine is to
be used in the presence of children
• Always keep the nozzle at least 50cm away from
contact with anything, while in operation.
• Always disconnect power from the mains, when
device is not used or before cleaning! Only handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out
the plug by tugging the power-cord.
• Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
• Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped
or damaged. Check the device and the powercord from time to time.
• Make sure that the core diameter of extension
cords and power cords is suicient for the required power consumption of the device.
• The cable insert or the female part in the device
must never be strained. There must always
be suicient cable to the device. Otherwise,
the cable may be damaged which may lead to
deadly electrical shocks.
• If the external cable is damaged, it has to be
replaced by a qualied technician.
• If device is dropped or struck, disconnect mains
power supply immediately. Have a qualied
engineer inspect for safety before operating.
• If the device has been exposed to drastic tem-
perature uctuation (e.g. aer transportation),
do not switch it on immediately. The arising
condensation water might damage your de-
vice. Leave the device switched o until it has
reached room temperature.
• If your 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 Showtec dealer for service.
• For replacement use fuses of same type and
rating only.
• Allow time to cool down, before cleaning or
servicing.
• The residence time of persons in smoke-lled
rooms with less than 15m of sight must never
exceed 5 minutes.
• The fog vapour at point of release is under pressure and is extremely hot.
• The output nozzle becomes very hot during
operation (300 degrees C). Keep ammable ma-
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terials at least 50cm away from the nozzle.
• The use of smoke-uid is only allowed for
adults.
• Repairs, servicing and electric connection must
be carried out by a qualied technician.
• In dense, smoke-saturated surroundings, the
oxygen portion is substantially reduced!
• The smoke density must be portioned in a way
that the sight will always be above 5m - Danger
of anxiety state due to missing orientation!
• The user is responsible for correct positioning
and operating of the Stratus Fazer. The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages
caused by the misuse or incorrect installation
of this device.
• Every smoke-lled room must be overseen by a
skilled person.
• WARRANTY: Till one year aer date of purchase.
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure
that the device will serve you for a long time
without defects.
• The minimum distance between light-output
and the illuminated surface must be more than
0,5 meters.
• The maximum ambient temperature ta = 45°C
must never be exceeded.
• The relative humidity must not exceed 50 %
with an ambient temperature of 45° C.
• If this device is operated in any other way, than
the one described in this manual, the product
may suer damages and the warranty becomes
void. Any other operation may lead to dangers
like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, explosion, crash etc.
• You endanger your own safety and the safety of
others
• Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property!
Rigging
Please follow the European and national guidelines
concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety
issues.
• Do not attempt the installation yourself.
Always let the installation be carried out by
an authorized dealer.
Procedure
If the fazer is lowered from the ceiling or high joists,
professional trussing systems have to be used.
Use a clamp to mount the fazer, with the mounting-bracket, to the trussing system. The fazer must
never be xed swinging freely in the room. The
installation must always be secured with a safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate safety net or
safety-cable. When rigging, derigging or servicing
the fazer, always make sure, that the area below the
installation place is blocked and staying in the area
is forbidden. The Stratus Fazer can be placed on a
at stage oor or mounted to any kind of truss by a
clamp.
• Improper installation can cause serious dam-
age to people and property.
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Connection with the mains
Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color
cable is connected to the right place.
Make sure that the device is always connected
properly to the earth.
International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable Pin
L BROWN RED YELLOW/COPPER FASE
N BLUE BLACK SILVER NUL
YELLOW/GREEN GREEN GREEN EARTH
4. RETURN PROCEDURE
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and
in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return
Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Be
prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the re-
turn. Be sure to properly pack xture, any shipping
damage resulting from inadequate packaging is
the customer’s responsibility. Highlite reserves the
right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or
double-boxing is always a safe method to use.
Note: If you are given an RMA number, please
include the following information on a piece of
paper inside the box:
1. Your name
2. Your address
3. Your phone number
4. A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
The client has the obligation to check the delivered
goods immediately upon delivery for any shortcomings and/or visible defects, or perform this
check aer our announcement that the goods are
at their disposal. Damage incurred in shipping is the
responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage
must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of
merchandise.
It is the customer’s responsibility to notify and
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a
xture is damaged due to shipping. Transportation
damage has to be reported to us within one day
aer receipt of the delivery. Any return shipment
has to be made post-paid at all times. Return ship-
ments must be accompanied with a letter dening
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5. THE DEVICE
the reason for return shipment. Non-prepaid return
shipments will be refused, unless otherwise agreed
in writing. Complaints against us must be made
known in writing or by fax within 10 working days
aer receipt of the invoice. Aer this period com-
plaints will not be handled anymore.
Complaints will only then be considered if the
client has so far complied with all parts of the
agreement, regardless of the agreement of
which the obligation is resulting.
1. 3,2 L Liquid tank
2. Nozzle output
3. Remote control
4. 1,5 L Liquid tank
5. ON/OFF
6. 5-pin Wireless remote control input; also works
with 50333 MKII. Use FL513 as connection cable
for connecting to 50333
7. 3-pin DMX In
8. Fuse 10A / 250V
9. 3-pin DMX Out
10. AC power input
11. DMX Dip Switches + DMX LED, blinks when DMX
signal is present
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6. INSTALLATION
7. CONTROL MODES
Installing the Fazer
Remove all packing materials from the fog machine.
Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed,
especially in the nozzle area. Fill with Fog Liquid or
other high-quality water-based fog uid. Any other
types of uid can damage the unit. Be careful not to
exceed the maximum uid level. DO NOT OVERFILL.
When lled, place cap back on liquid tank. Firmly
attach the remote control cable to the proper input
on the rear of the machine The unit can also be
operated at oor level or sitting on any regular surface as well. 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. Therefore, do not point
the nozzle in a direction that will aim directly at a
person. Whatever installation method you choose,
There are 2 ways to control the fazer:
1. Wireless remote control (stand-alone)
2. DMX512 (1 Channel)
Wireless remote control
1. You can use the Stratus fazer with a wireless
remote control.
2. Be sure to plug the receiver into the connector
(6) on the backside of the fazer.
3. Just press one of the two buttons to start fogging, both buttons have the same function.
do not allow the unit to have more than a 15 degree
angle of inclination.
Always disconnect from electric mains power
supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages
caused by non-observance are not subject to
warranty.
Set Up and Operation
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that
the power supply matches the product specication voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V
specication product on 230V power, or vice versa.
Always monitor tank uid level as you are fogging. Running a fog machine with no uid can
permanently damage the unit.
Multiple Stratus fazers
(DMX Control)
1. Fasten the eect light onto rm trussing Leave
at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation.
2. Always use a safety cable (ordercode
70140/70141).
3. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Stratus
Fazers and other devices.
4. Link the units as shown in (gure 3), Connect a
DMX signal cable from the rst unit's DMX "out"
socket to the second unit's "in" socket. Repeat
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OCCUPATION OF THE XLR-CONNECTION
The transformation of the controller line of 3 pins and 5 pins (plug and socket)
DMX OUTPUT
XLR mounting-socket
DMX INPUT
XLR mounting-plug
5 pins canon (socket)
Pin 1: GND screen
Pin 2: Signal
Pin 3: Signal +
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C
3-Pins canon (PLUG)
Pin 1: GND screen
Pin 2: Signal
Pin 3: Signal +
5 pins canon (PLUG)
Pin 1: GND screen
Pin 2: Signal
Pin 3: Signal +
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C
3-pins canon (SOCKET)
Pin 1: GND screen
Pin 2: Signal
Pin 3: Signal +
this process to link the second, third, and fourth
units.
5. Supply electric power: Plug electric mains
power cords into each unit's IEC socket, then
plug the other end of the mains power cord into
proper electric power supply sockets, starting
with the rst unit. Do not supply power before
the whole system is set up and connected
properly.
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Aer switching on, the Stratus fazer will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or
not. If there is no data received, the problem may be:
• The XLR cable from the controller is not connected with the input of the Stratus fazer.
• The controller is switched o or defective, the
cable or connector is detective, or the signal
wires are swapped in the input connector.
Note: It’s necessary to insert a XLR termination
plug (with 120 Ohm) in the last xture in order to
ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link.
8. DIPSWITCH SETTING FOR DMX MODE
• DMX products must have their own “address” to
receive DMX signals.
• Addresses on the controller are set by ipping
the appropriate DMX dip switches #1 - #9.
Note : Link all cables and set dip switches before connecting electric power.
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