EQUINOX VS 400 LED Fogger Smoke Machine User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- EQUINOX
Table of Contents
VS 400 LED
Fogger Smoke Machine
User Manual Order code: EQLED353
Safety advice
WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR
INITIAL START-UP!
- Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation.
- Should there be any damage, consult your dealer and do not use the equipment.
- To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation, it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
- Please note that damages caused by user modifications to this equipment are not subject to warranty.
CAUTION!
KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM RAIN, AND MOISTURE
CAUTION!
TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT! HIGH VOLTAGE-RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!
IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting
damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised
modification to the equipment.
- Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables. Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution!
- Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit. Do not open the equipment and do not modify the unit.
- Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals, as this will reduce the system’s life.
- Only use the equipment indoors.
- Do not expose to flammable sources or gases.
- Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before cleaning! Only handle the power-cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling the power-cable.
- Make sure that the available mains supply voltage is 240V AC, 50Hz.
- Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged. Check the equipment and the power cable periodically.
- If the equipment is dropped or damaged, disconnect the mains power supply immediately and have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again.
- This unit is not intended for fixed installation. If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not connect power or switch it on immediately. The arising condensation might damage the equipment. Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature.
- If your product fails to function correctly, stop use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Prolight dealer for service.
- Only use fuses of same type and rating.
- Repairs, servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified technician. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
- This fixture is for professional use only – it is not designed for or suitable for household use. The product must be installed by a qualified technician in accordance with local territory regulations. The safety of the installation is the responsibility of the installer. The fixture presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards, electric shock and falls.
- WARRANTY: One year from date of purchase.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
If this equipment is operated in any other way, than those described in this
manual, the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void. Incorrect
operation may lead to danger e.g: short-circuit, burns and electric shocks
etc.
Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and/or
property.
Before filling the unit disconnect the mains. Never fill with hot liquids.
Only use high quality, water based smoke fluid recommended by the
manufacturer.
Other smoke fluids may cause clogging and void the guarantee.
Always make sure there is sufficient smoke fluid in the tank. Operating this
smoke machine without smoke fluid will cause damage to the pump.
Operate the unit only after you have familiarised yourself with its functions.
Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the unit and
always drain the tank and use the original packaging if the unit is to be
transported.
Product overview & technical specifications
VS 400 LED Fogger Smoke Machine
Compact smoke machine with RGB LEDs which illuminates the fog bringing any
small party to life. Its lightweight metal housing is both robust and easy to
transport, and the wireless remote control allows control of the machine up to
25m distance away.
- 400W heater
- 3 x tri-colour LEDs (RGB) to illuminate fog
- Smoke output: 2,000 cu.ft per minute
- Warm-up time: Approx. 4 min
- Tank capacity: 0.25 litres
- Supplied with 0.25 litres of fluid
- Wireless remote for fog control and IR remote for LED control included
- Supplied with hanging bracket
- Use with water based smoke fluid
Specifications
Power consumption | 400W |
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Power supply | 240V, 50Hz |
Fuse | F5A 250V |
Dimensions | 180 x 150 x 245mm |
Weight | 1.7kg |
Order codes | EQLED353 |
Technical specifications
01 – Hanging bracket
02 – Fluid tank
03 – Fog on/off switch
04 – Hanging bracket adjustment knobs| 05 – IEC power input
06 – Fuse F5A 250V
07 – Fluid level
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In the box: 1 x fixture,
1 x wireless remote control,
1 x IR remote control,
1 x hanging bracket &
1 x power cable
Operating instructions
Starting operation:
Install the unit on a level surface.
Unscrew the white plastic cap from the on board fluid bottle. Then pierce a
hole in the white cap with a pen or pencil from the underside. Take the pipe
and remove the gold nozzle by gently pulling it off the tube. Insert the pipe
through the hole in the cap and reattach the gold nozzle to the pipe. Tear the
foil off the bottle, and screw the white cap back on the bottle. Then push the
tube so that the gold nozzle is fully submerged into the fluid.
Only use quality smoke fluids recommended by your dealer. You must not use
substances which are classified as ‘DANGEROUS WORKING MATERIALS’ or ‘FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS’.
If fluid should get inside the main housing, disconnect the unit from the
mains immediately and consult a technician.
Installation:
Do not orientate the output nozzle directly in the direction of the audience’s
eyes.
In order to create the best effect, there should be a distance between the
unit and the audience of at least 1.5m.
Only install the smoke machine on heat and water resistant surfaces.
Please make sure that the installation angle does not exceed 15˚ from
horizontal.
This unit is constructed for a free standing or hanging installation. If the
unit is to be installed overhead, please follow the safety instructions below:
Rigging installation:
The installation has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10
times the weight of the unit(s) to be installed for 1 hour without any
deformation.
The unit must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an
appropriate catch net or safety wire. The secondary safety attachment must be
constructed in a way that no part of the installed unit can fall down if the
main attachment fails.
When rigging, derigging or servicing, do not allow personnel to be directly
underneath the unit. The operator must always make sure that the safety-
relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert before
operation for the first time and after any further changes are made.
The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical
installations are approved by a qualified person once a year.
Procedure:
When hanging, the unit must not be installed in areas above where persons may
walk by or be seated. IMPORTANT! OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE
EXPERIENCE, including (but not limited to) calculating working load limits,
installation materials being used, and periodic safety inspection of all
installation materials and the unit. If you are not qualified, do not attempt
the installation yourself, but instead use a professional structural rigger.
Improper installation can result in bodily injury and or damage to property.
The unit has to be installed out of the reach of people.
CAUTION: Units in overhead installations may cause severe injuries when
falling! If you have doubts concerning the safety of a possible installation,
do not install the unit.
Mount the unit with the bracket to your hanging system using an appropriate
clamp or bolt.
For overhead use, always install a safety wire which can hold at least 12
times the weight of the unit.
You must only use safety wires with link screw caps.
The maximum drop distance of any safety bond (wire) must never exceed 20cm. A
safety wire which has already held the strain of a fallen item or which is
defective must not be used again.
Adjust the desired installation angle via the mounting bracket and tighten the
screws.
DANGER TO LIFE!
Disconnect from the mains before starting maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance:
We recommend a frequent cleaning of the unit. Please use a soft lint-free and
moistened cloth.
Never use alcohol or solvents!
The fluids we recommend are non-hazardous to the environment and can be
disposed of via the sewage system.
There are no serviceable parts inside this unit except for the fuse.
Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized
dealers.
Replacing the fuse:
Only replace the fuse with a fuse of same type and rating.
Before replacing the fuse, disconnect from the mains, see the following for
procedure:
Step 1: Open the fuse holder on the rear panel with a suitable
screwdriver.
Step 2: Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.
Step 3: Install the new fuse in the fuse holder. (Replacement fuses
should be of the same value as originally supplied)
Step 4: Replace the fuse holder in the housing.
Should you need any spare parts, only use genuine parts.
If defective, please dispose of the unusable unit in accordance with the
current legal regulations.
Should you have any further questions, please contact your dealer.
Fog operation via wireless remote control:
1. Press button ‘A’ to output fog, then press button ‘B’ to stop fog
output.
LED operation via IR remote control:
- Sets the unit into blackout (ON or OFF)
- Allows control of the brightness on the colour selection or on FLASH and STROBE
- Press button to select the desired colour, then use the buttons in (2) to change the brightness
- Press the button to select FLASH which continously flashes through red, green and blue, then use the buttons in (2) to change the brightness
- Press the button to select STROBE which flicks through multiple colours slowly, then use the buttons in (2) to change the brightness
- Press the button to select FADE which fades through multiple colours slowly
- Press the button to select SMOOTH which fades through multiple colours
WEEE notice
Correct Disposal of this Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should
not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this
product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they
can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and
conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with
other commercial wastes for disposal.