HF-900 Haze Fogger
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user manual
Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: info@thomann.de
Internet: www.thomann.de
22.01.2021, ID: 417157 (V5)
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 10
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 18
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 19
5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 20
6 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 22
7 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 27
7.1 Manual control.................................................................................................................................. 30
7.2 Operating mode ‘DMX’.................................................................................................................. 31
8 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 32
9 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 35
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10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 37
11 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 39
12 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 41
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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.
General information
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General information
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This 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:
General information
Letterings
Displays
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.
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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General information
Signal word Meaning
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 signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – ammable substances.
Warning – suspended load.
Warning – harmful or irritating substances.
Warning – danger zone.
General information
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Safety instructions
2 Safety instructions
Intended use
Safety
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This device is intended to be used to produce ne haze by vaporising fog or hazer uid. Use
the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating
conditions is considered 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.
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.
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Safety instructions
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.
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.
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Safety instructions
WARNING!
Risk of burns from ammable liquids
The use of ammable liquids in this appliance can cause serious burns and prop‐
erty damages.
Use only approved uids. Never ll ammable liquids into the container of the
device.
WARNING!
Danger of slipping from condensate
Haze 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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Safety instructions
WARNING!
Health hazard when handling hazer uid
Hazer uid contains glycols, which meet the requirements for food products. Nev‐
ertheless, uid is harmful if swallowed.
Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention. Keep hazer uid in a
safe place. Rinse the eyes upon contact with hazer uid thoroughly with water.
CAUTION!
Possible respiratory problems
The device can only be operated safely when using approved uids. Using other
uids can generate toxic gases. Any claims for compensation for damages caused
by using non-approved uids are excluded.
Do not let the device produce haze in poorly ventilated areas.
Do not expose people with health problems (such as allergy-related respiratory
symptoms, asthma) to articial haze.
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Safety instructions
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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Safety instructions
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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Safety instructions
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.
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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Safety instructions
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react
with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC oor and after some
time cause permanent dark stains.
In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the oor, but use felt-pad
oor protectors or a carpet.
General information about how
to safely operate fog machines
and hazers
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 Maintain a safety distance of 1 m to ammable materials.
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.
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Features
3 Features
The Stairville HF-900 Haze Fogger combines fog machine and hazer in one unit.
n Control via buttons and display on the device or via DMX
n 800 watt heating power
n Built-in fan
n Heating-up time about 3 minutes
n Tank capacity 2 litres
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4 Installation
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.
WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by falling objects
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply
in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment,
such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
You can install the device on the wall, the ceiling or on the oor. The device must never be
operated in a more than 15° tilted position. The device requires 20 cm clearance at the sides
and above.
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Starting up
5 Starting up
Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
NOTICE!
Possible data transmission errors
For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐
nary microphone cables.
Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐
ers.
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Starting up
Connections in DMX mode
Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX
device. Connect the output of the rst DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on
to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain
is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
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Connections and controls
6 Connections and controls
Front and rear side
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1 Safety cable eyelet
2 [ON/OFF]
Main switch to turn the device on and o.
3 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder
4 Liquid level indicator.
5 [DMX 5PIN]
5-pin DMX input socket and 5-pin DMX output socket
6 Locking screws for the mounting bracket
7 [DMX 3PIN]
3-pin DMX input socket and 3-pin DMX output socket
8 Connection for the supply hose from the uid container
9 Carrying handle
10 Mounting bracket
Connections and controls
11 Slide-in compartment for the uid container
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Connections and controls
12 Haze / fog nozzle
13 Adjustable ap for controlling the output angle
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Display with function buttons
Connections and controls
14 Display
15 [FUNCTION]
Opens the main menu, selecting functions.
Increases the output volume or the displayed value.
Decreases the output volume or the displayed value.
[TIMER]
Start of timer-controlled operation. After the set waiting time has elapsed, the
device emits the xed haze volume.
[VOLUME - PUMP/FAN]
Manual output. The unit generates haze as long as you hold down the button.
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Connections and controls
Exit button Keep this button pressed for one second to turn o the device.
16 Button to switch between hazer and fogger operation
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7 Operating
Filling the unit
Operating
NOTICE!
Possible damages caused by unsuitable hazer uid
Hazer uids not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the
unit.
Only use the hazer 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 uid. Make sure that no uid is spilled
or gets into the device. The easiest way is using a funnel. Fill the uid container not exceeding
the upper limit of the level indicator.
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 and switch the device on with the main switch. The appliance
heats up within about three minutes, the status is displayed in percent (0 … 100) on the dis‐
play of the unit.
As soon as the value ‘HF-900 Machine Ready’ is displayed, the device has reached the required
operating temperature and is ready for use.
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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.
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Fill the machine with the uid permissible for the desired operating mode:
n Stairville FAST-FOG (item no. 209054)
n Stairville E-M uid (item no. 121307)
n Stairville E uid (item no. 105454)
n Stairville E-C uid (item no. 105455)
n Stairville E-HD heavy uid (item no. 105456)
n Stairville PHF Pro Haze uid (item no. 260572)
The use of other uids is not permitted!
Operating
Operating mode
Turning the unit o
Use the red function button to select the desired operating mode ‘HAZE MACHINE’ or ‘FOG
MACHINE’ .
For hazer operation, the button must not be pressed (button is not lit).
For fog machine operation, the button must be pressed (button lit).
Disconnect the device from the mains. Transport the device only when it is completely cooled
down. To avoid leaking uid during transport, you should transport the device only with
empty uid container.
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Operating
7.1 Manual control
In manual operation, the device functions are controlled by the function buttons of the control
panel and the display.
Press [FUNCTION] to open the main menu. The display shows ‘Start Time Set Mode: xx s’ . Use
the two arrow buttons to set the waiting time for the timer function in a range of 1 … 600 sec‐
onds.
Press [FUNCTION] again. The display shows ‘Start Time Set Mode: xx s’ . Use the two arrow but‐
tons to set the time period during which the device will continuously produce haze after the
waiting time of the timer function or after pressing the button [VOLUME] (1 … 600 seconds).
Press [FUNCTION] again. The display shows ‘Timer Smoke Volume Out: xx %’ . Use the two arrow
buttons to set the haze output volume in a range 1 … 100 %.
Press [FUNCTION] again. The display shows ‘Fan Adjusting Volume: xxx %’ . Use the two arrow
buttons to set the haze output intensity in a range 1 … 100 %.
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7.2 Operating mode ‘DMX’
Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly until the display shows ‘The DMX device address set: 1’ . Use both
arrow buttons to select a DMX address in a range from 1 … 510.
DMX functions
Channel Value Display Function
1 0…255 ‘PMP xxx %’ Haze volume 0-100 %, if channel 3 = 0…127
2 0…255 ‘FAN xxx %’ Fan speed 0-100 %, if channel 3 = 0…127
3 Operating mode selection
0…127 Hazer operation
128…255 Fogger operation
Operating
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Technical specications
8 Technical specications
Heater power 800 W
Warm-up time approx. 3 min
Fluid container capacity 2 l
Fluid consumption Fog: 30 ml/min at 100 %
Haze: 6.5 ml/min at 100 %
Fog burst duration, max. 60 s at 100 %
Charging time between fog bursts 6 s
Fog burst reach 3 m
Input connections Power supply IEC chassis plug C14
DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3-pin, 5-pin
Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin, 5-pin
Power consumption 750 W
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Technical specications
Supply voltage
Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 5 A, 250 V, fast-acting
Degree of protection IP20
Dimensions (W × H × D) 280 mm × 461 mm × 253 mm
Weight 10 kg
Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
230 V 50 Hz
Relative humidity 50 %…55 %, non-condensing
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Technical specications
Further information
Burst direction variable
Timer remote control Yes
ON/OFF remote control Yes
Radio remote control No
Light eect No
battery-powered No
With suspension bracket Yes
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9 Plug and connection assignment
Plug and connection assignment
Introduction
DMX connections
This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐
ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug
ts into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a
short circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!
The unit oers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please
refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug.
Pin Conguration
1 Ground, shielding
2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’)
3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’)
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Plug and connection assignment
DMX connections
A ve-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a ve-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The
drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground (shielding)
2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’)
3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’)
4 unused / second connection (DMX–)
5 unused / second connection (DMX+)
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10 Troubleshooting
In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you
some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
Symptom Remedy
The unit does not work Check the mains connection and the main fuse.
No haze output 1. Check the lling level of the uid.
2. Switch the device o and check the hose that leads into the uid container
for ow.
No response to the DMX controller 1. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity.
2. Try to use another DMX controller.
3. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high-voltage cables
that may cause damage or interference to a DMX interface circuit.
The display shows ‘Temperature is too HIGH’ Please send the device to our Service Center for inspection.
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You
can nd the contact information at www.thomann.de.
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11 Cleaning
Procedure
Cleaning
NOTICE!
Possible damages caused by unsuitable cleaning agents
Cleaners not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit.
Only use the cleaning agents listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instruc‐
tions 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 device into the bottle containing the cleaning agent.
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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Cleaning
6. Switch the unit to continuous operation and let it produce fog / haze for about 20 sec‐
onds.
7. Insert the suction hose of the device back into the uid container and let the device
again produce fog / haze for about 20 seconds. This will rinse the lines.
The cleaning is completed.
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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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12 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.
Protecting the environment
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Notes
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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de
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