F-4 Fazer Antari Fog Machine User Manual

F-4 Fazer Antari Fog Machine

Safety Information

Please read the following safety information carefully before operating the machine. This information includes important safeguards about installation, usage, and maintenance. Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions in this manual and printed on the machine. If you have questions about how to operate the machine safely, please contact your local Antari dealer for help.

• Keep this device dry.
• Always connect to a grounded circuit to avoid risk of electrocution.
• Before connecting machine to power, always check the voltage indicated on the machine matches to your local AC voltage. Do not use the machine if the AC power voltage does not match.
• Disconnect the machine from AC power before servicing and when not in use.
• This product is for indoor use only! Do not expose to rain or moisture. If fluid is spilled, disconnect AC power and clean with a damp cloth. If fluid is spilled onto electronic parts, immediately unplug the machine and contact your local Antari dealer for advice.
• No user-serviceable and modifiable parts inside. Never try to repair this product, an unauthorized technician may cause damage or malfunction to the machine.
• For adult use only. Never leave the machine running unattended.
• Intall the machine in a well-ventilated area. Provide at least 50 cm space around the machine.
• Never add flammable liquid of any kind to the machine.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the machine while operating.
• Only use Antari fluid. Other fluid may lead to heater clog or malfunction.
• If the machine fails to work, unplug the machine and stop operation immediately. Contact your local Antari dealer for advice.
• Before transporting the machine, make sure the fluid tank is completely drained.
• Fog fluid may present health risks if swallowed. Do not drink fog fluid. Store it securely. In case of eye contact or if fluid is swallowed, immediately seek medical advice.

Unpacking and Inspection

Immediately upon receiving the machine, carefully unpack the carton, check the content to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. If any parts appear damaged or mishandled from shipping, notify the shipper immediately and retain the packing material for inspection.

What is included:

• 1 x F-4 Fazer
• 1 x Power Cord
• 1 x Fluid Tank
• 1 x User Manual

Product Dimensions

Product Overview

Setting Up

• Step 1: Place the machine on a flat surface and in a suitably large area with at least 50 cm open space around the machine.
• Step 2: Fill the fluid tank with Antari approved fluid.
• Step 3: Connect the machine to suitably rated power supply.To determine the power requirement for the machine refer to the label on the back of the machine.
• Step 4: Turn on the machine and allow it to heat up. Heat up takes approximatly 60 Sec. Once the machine has reached operating temperature, the display will show Ready to Faze. Now the machine is ready for operation.
• Step 5: To start making haze, press the Volume button on the control panel.
• Step 6: To turn off the machine, hold the STOP button for 3 seconds; the machine will automatically run a self-cleaning process and shut down after the process is done.

Language Setting

To switch the language used for the control interface, press the [Menu] button BEFORE turning on the machine and HOLD it until the LCD screen flashes twice. After the two flashes, press [Menu] to choose the language: English and (Chinese).

Operation

Control Panel Operation
The machine can be operated with the onboard digital control interface.

Control Menu

• Set interval from 1 to 999 seconds
• Set duration from 1 to 999 seconds
• Set output volument from 1 to 100 %
• Set output volume from 1 to 100 %
• Set fan speed from 20 to 100%
• Set DMX/W-DMX address from 1 to 511
• Turn On/Off W-DMX
• Unlink from a W-DMX transmitter
• Turn On/Off run last setting function

DMX Connector Pin Assignment
The machine provides a 3- or 5-pin XLR connector for DMX connection. The diagram below indicates pin assignment information.

DMX Operation

• Making the DMX Connection – Connect the machine to a DMX controller or to one of the machines in the DMX chain. The machine uses a 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for DMX connection, the connector is located on the front of the machine.
• Address Setup – Use control menu to set DMX address. The machine occupies 2 control channels. The starting address is defined as the first channel from which the machine will respond to the controller. Always double check to make sure there are no overlapping channles in order to control the machine correctly.

DMX Channel Function

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Faze Output Level

| 0 – 5| Faze Off
6 – 255| Faze Output 1 – 100%
Channel 2| DMX Value Range| Function
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Fan Output Level

| 0 – 5| Fan 20%
6 – 255| Fan 21 – 100%

Status of W-DMX Connection (Optional)

Fluid
Only use Antari FLG water-based liquid for the F-4 Fazer. The machine is tested and calibrated with this liquid to get the best output performance. Warranty will be voided if any other type of liquid is used, improper use of liquid may lead to machine failure or malfunction.

Service and Maintenance

• Do not allow the machine to become contaminated.
• Remove dust from air vents with air compressor, vacuum or a soft brush.
• Only use a damp cloth to clean the casing.
• Before storing run distilled water through the system to help avoid condensing the pump or heater.
• It is recommended to run the machine on a monthly basis in order to achieve best performance and output condition.
• Excessive dust, liquid and dirt built up will degrade performance and cause overheating.

Replacing the Fuse

Disconnect AC power before replacing a fuse. Only replace the fuse with same type and rating.

• Step 1: Disconnect power cord from supply.
• Step 2: Use a flat-head screwdriver to release fuse holder.
• Step 3: Replace fuse with exact same type and rating as indicated below.
• Step 4: Reinsert fuse holder.

Fuse

• 110 – 120V = 15A 250V
• 220 – 240V = 7A 250V

Status Messages

• Machine heating up
• Machine ready for operation
• The machine has detected overheating on the heater unit and will not operate, please contact local distributor/dealer for service and support.
• The machine can not heat up and will not operate. Please contact the local distributor/dealer for service and support.

Technical Specifications

• Input voltage US model : AC 100-120V, 50 / 60Hz 12.5A EU model : AC 220-240V, 50 / 60Hz 6.3A
• Rated power 1450W
• Warm-up time 1 minutes (approx.)
• Fluid consumption 6.7 ml/min
• Fluid tank capacity 5l (1.32gal)
• Compatible fluid Antari FLG-5E Heavy Fog Fluid
• Operating time 12 hrs at max. output
• Ambient temp. range 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F-104 °F)
• Control DMX512, Timer, Manual Wireless DMX (Optional)
• DMX channels 2 channels
• Connection XLR 3-pin and 5-pin (DMX)
• Dimension L545 W458 H285 mm (L21.46 W18.03 H11.22 inch)
• Weight 20.3 kg (44.75 lbs)

References

• Wireless DMX W-DMX™

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