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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
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1.1 Further information
General information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:
DownloadThis manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search
Online guides
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service
Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
Letterings
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
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Signal wordMeaning
DANGER!This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING!This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious
injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION!This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.
NOTICE!This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signsType of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
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Warning signsType of danger
Warning – ammable substances.
Warning – hot surface.
Warning – dangerous optical radiation.
Warning - slip hazard.
Warning – harmful or irritating substances.
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Warning signsType of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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Safety instructions
2 Safety instructions
Intended use
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This device is intended for generating articial fog by evaporating the fog uid with which it is
lled, with an additional electronic lighting eect by means of LED technology. The device is
designed for professional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as
described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐
ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be
assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
Extend the life of the device by regular breaks in operation and avoid switching it on and o
frequently. This device is not suitable for continuous use.
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Safety
Safety instructions
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or
damaged.
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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock/death or re. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.
WARNING!
Risk of burns from ammable liquids
The use of ammable liquids in this device may cause severe burns and damage
to property.
Always use approved fog uids. Never llammable liquids into the tank of the
device.
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WARNING!
Risk of burns
The generated fog at the fog nozzle is hot and can cause burns. Occasionally hot
uid drops may escape from the nozzle.
The distance of persons and objects to the fog nozzle must be at least fty centi‐
metre (1.6 feet).
Do not touch the fog nozzle during and shortly after operation. It becomes very
hot and may cause burns even several hours after switching o the device.
WARNING!
Risk of slipping caused by condensate
Fog machines can produce condensate. Do not direct the fog to oors. Floors and
surfaces can become slippery by condensed fog.
Check regularly that all oors can be accessed without slipping hazard and
remove any condensate, if necessary.
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WARNING!
Health hazard caused by fog uid handling
Fog uid does contain glycols complying with the regulations for foodstus.
However, it may be harmful if swallowed.
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately. Keep fog uid in a safe
place. If the fog uid comes into contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water.
WARNING!
Eye damage caused by high light intensity
Never look directly into the light source.
WARNING!
Risk of epileptic shock
Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons
should avoid looking at strobe lights.
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CAUTION!
Possible respiratory problems
The device can be operated safely only with the approved fog uid. The use of
other uids can release toxic gases. Claims for damages caused by the use of nonapproved uids shall be excluded.
Do not create fog in closed or poorly ventilated areas.
Do not expose persons with health problems (such as allergic respiratory condi‐
tions, asthma) to articial fog.
NOTICE!
Risk of re
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat
source. Keep the device away from naked ames.
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NOTICE!
Risk of re due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.
Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctua‐tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem‐
perature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures).
Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient
conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by
qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other
malfunction.
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NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.
General information about how
to safely operate fog machines
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The device was designed for use in professional event technology and works reliably when
used properly. Observe the following information:
n Follow all warnings in these operating instructions.
n Never leave the device running without supervision.
n The device is not suitable for use in private households or as a child's toy.
n Place the device on a stable, re-proof basis that is at least twice as large as the device.
n Maintain a safety distance of 1 m to ammable materials.
n The device is not intended for suspended assembly (the so-called "ying operation").
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n During operation, ensure that the visibility in the room does not fall below 2 m so that
everyone in the room can still orient themselves safely.
n The haze or mist generated by the device may trigger smoke alarms.
NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse
The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire
hazard!
Only fuses of the same type may be used.
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Features
3 Features
This vertical fog machine with LED eect ring is suitable for use in clubs, bars, night clubs and
on stages. The built-in LEDs are mounted around the fog outlet and enlighten the fog column
in bold colours.
Special features of the device:
n Vertical fog column of approx. 3 m height
n Coloured fog eects by built-in RGB LEDs
n Manual control via wired remote control with direct control of 8 colour combinations
n Flash button on the device for switchable strobe eect
n Suitable fog uids: Fast fog for CO2 eect (item no. 209054), E-M uid (item no. 121307), E
uid (item no. 105454)
Unsuitable uids can damage the device. Only use the device with original Stairville
uids.
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For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This eect
increases with higher operating temperature. You can extend the service life of the illuminants
by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness.
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Installation
4 Installation
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during
transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable
for transport or storage, respectively.
The device is designed for horizontal or vertical installation on the oor or even surfaces. Place
the unit on a at and stable, non-combustible surface. The device requires 50 cm clearance at
the sides and above.
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5 Connections and controls
Rear panel
Connections and controls
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Connections and controls
1 [POWER]
IEC chassis plug for power supply with fuse holder
2 Carrying handle
3 [ON | OFF]
Main switch. Turns the device on and o.
4 [STROBE]
Turns the Stroboscope eect on and o.
5 [HEATING][READY]
Indicator LED for heating up and operating status
6 Fog uid container with screw-cap
7 LED eect ring and fog nozzle for fog output
8 Liquid level indicator.
9 [REMOTE CONTROL]
Connection for the wired remote control
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Wired remote control
Connections and controls
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10 [READY][ON]
Indicator LEDs.
[READY] is lit: The device is fully heated and ready for use.
[ON] is lit: The trigger button on the remote is activated.
11 [1] … [8]
Activates a colour combination and simultaneously triggers a fog output.
NOTICE!
Possible damages caused by unsuitable fog uid
Fog liquids not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the
unit.
Only use the fog uids listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for
use.
First, make sure the unit is disconnected from the mains.
Open the screw-cap of the liquid container and ll in the fog uid. Make sure that no fog uid
is spilled or gets into the device. The easiest way is using a funnel. The container capacity is
800 ml.
Screw the cap rmly back on.
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Operating
Turning the unit on
NOTICE!
Fire hazard
Do not operate the machine unattended.
Connect the device to the mains power grid and turn it on with the main switch. During the
heat-up time of about 3 minutes the indicator LED lights up [HEATING]. Once the indicator LED
[HEATING] goes out and the indicator LED [READY] lights up, the device is ready for use.
Operation
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Operation with an empty uid container can lead to overheating and permanent damage of
the pump. When operating, always ensure that there is sucient fog uid in the liquid con‐
tainer to avoid no-load running.
Connect the remote control to the connector socket [REMOTE CONTROL] on the operating
panel of the device. Press the button for the desired colour of the LED eect ring to trigger a
fog blast in conjunction with the desired colour. The output duration is approx. 6 s. To stop fog
output earlier, press any button on the remote control.
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Switching on stroboscopic eect
Turning the unit o
Press [STROBE] on the rear panel of the unit. The strobe eect on the LED eect ring is now
switched on. To deactivate the strobe eect, press again [STROBE] on the rear panel of the unit.
Turn o the power using the main switch. Transport the device only when it is completely
cooled down. To avoid leaking fog uid during transport, you should transport the device only
with empty uid container.
In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you
some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
SymptomRemedy
The unit does not work, no fog blast1. Check the mains connection and main fuse.
2. Check that the fog uid and / or water tank is sucientlylled.
3. Check the hose connections of the fog uid and the water tank.
No response to the wired remote controlCheck if the remote control is connected correctly.
If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You
can nd the contact information at www.thomann.de.
Troubleshooting
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Cleaning
9 Cleaning
Procedure
NOTICE!
Possible damages caused by unsuitable cleaning agents
Cleaners not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit.
Only use the fog machine cleaners listed on www.thomann.de and follow their
instructions for use.
Clean the appliance after every 30 operating hours, or if it was not in use for a longer period of
time.
1.Make sure that the device is turned o, disconnected from the mains and completely
cooled down.
2.Position the unit in a well ventilated place.
3.Insert the suction hose of the fog machine into the bottle with the fog machine cleaner.
4.Connect the device to the mains power grid and turn it on with the main switch.
5.Wait until the unit has reached the required operating temperature.
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6.Change to continuous operation and let the device produce fog for about 20 seconds.
7.Insert the suction hose of the fog machine back into the fog uid container and let the
device again produce fog for about 20 seconds. This will rinse the lines.
The cleaning is completed.
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Fan grids
The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐
ular basis. Before cleaning, switch o the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from
the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit
with a slightly damp lint-free cloth.
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Protecting the environment
10 Protecting the environment
Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Disposal of your old device
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste.
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.