CentoLight Zephiro Fog 900 Fog Machine User Manual

ZEPHIROfog 900
User Manual 900 Watt Fog Machine with wired and wireless control
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Zephiro Fog 900 Fog Machine

Carefully read this manual and properly take care of it
Dear customer,
First of all thanks for purchasing a Centolight® product. Our mission is to satisfy all possible needs of light designers and professionals of entertainment lighting, by offering a wide range of products based on the latest technologies.
We hope you will be satisfied with this fixture and, if you want to collaborate, we are looking for a feedback from you about product operation and possible improvements to be introduced in the next future. Go to our website www.centolight.
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Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing our Zephiro Fog 900. Enjoy your new equipment and make sure to read this manual carefully before operation! This user manual is made to provide both an overview of controls, as well as information on how to use them.
1.1. What is included
Package includes:

• 1x Smoke Machine
• 1x Power Cord
• 1x Remote Controller
• 1x Wireless Receiver
• 1x Wired Controller
• 1x Mounting Bracket with washers and screws
• This User Manual

ATTENTION: Packaging bag is not a toy! Keep out of reach of children!!! Keep in a safe place the original packaging material for future use.
1.2. Unpacking Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the content to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition. If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier or dealer/seller immediately. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
1.3. Accessories
Centolight can supply a wide range of quality accessories that you can use with your ZEPHIRO Series equipment, like Consumables, Cables, Splitters, DMX controllers, and a wide range of other fixtures.
All products in our catalogue has been long tested with this device, so we recommend you to use Genuine Centolight Accessories and Parts. Ask your Centolight dealer or check out our website www.centolight.com for any accessories you could need to ensure best performance of the product.
1.4. Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. Centolight assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions and reserves the right to revise or to create this manual at any time.

Safety Instruction

• Read these instructions
• Keep these instructions
• Heed all warning
• Follow all instructions

2.1. Symbols Meaning

| The symbol is used to indicate that some hazardous live terminals are involved within this apparatus, even under the normal operating conditions, which may be sufficient to constitute the risk of  electric shock or death.
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| The symbol is used to describe important installation or configuration problems.
Not following advice and information on how to avoid such problems may lead to product malfunction.
Caution! This symbol indicates high temperature parts! In particular, the nozzle of the Zephiro Fog 900 can cause burns.
Pay attention to high temperatures and avoid touching the nozzle.
| This symbol indicates a protective grounding terminal.
WARNING:| Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent the danger of injury or death to the operator.
| To protect the environment, please try to recycle packing material and exhausted consumables as much as possible.
| Warning of Moisture Prevention: it remind the operator to keep the machine and controller dry. Do not use them on rainy and snowy days.
****| Don’t throw this product away just as general trash, please deal with the product follow the abandon electronic product regulation in your
country.

2.2. Safety Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product.
They include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance.

1. Personal Safety
   • Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electric shock. During heating up and operation, the housing will get hot: do not touch.
   • The product is very hot during operation and it remains hot for a long time after operation has stopped. Do not touch the product’s nozzle.
   • Make sure that children, unauthorized people and animals do not have access to the machine.
   • The operation noise is without harm to ear. No need to wear ear protection when close to the working machine.

2. Mounting and Rigging
   • For safety reasons, it is not recommended to mount the product on suspended structures. Operate the product while it is on the ground only.
   • The product is for both indoor and outdoor use but, in order to prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture
   CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product.
   To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power.
   • Do not use in a confined space. Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
   •  Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.

3. Power and Wiring
   • Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated in paragraph “8 – Specification” on page 13 or rear panel of the product (AC220V- 50/60Hz).
   • Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged. Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
   • Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
   • To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non- use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
   • To avoid electric shock, all fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable ground.

4. Water / Moisture
   • The unit should be protected from moisture and rain, and can not be used near water; for example near a bathtub, a kitchen sink, a swimming pool, etc.

5. Heat
   • The apparatus should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other appliances that produce heat.”
   Don not use it when maximum ambient temperature is higher than 50°C. Work temperature ranges from -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F).

6. Fuse
   • To avoid the risk of fire and damage to the unit, use only the type of fuse described in “8 – Specification” on page 13. Before replacing the fuse, make sure the device is switched off and unplugged.

7. DMX connection
   • When use DMX controller, please make sure that there is no interference sources (e.g. intercom, high frequency radio waves and radiation source).

8. Servicing
   • Do not implement any servicing other than those means described in the man- ual. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. The internal components of the equipment must be purchased from the manufacturer. Only use accessories/attachments or parts recommended by the manufacturer.

Intruction

It is well known how the world of show business and entertainment is based on the fusion of music, images, lights and environmental effects. The sensory involvement of those who enjoy the entertainment event is increasingly present nowadays. Centolight knows very well this need and thanks to the Zephiro line it offers a wide range of machines for smoke, fog, bubbles, snow and more.
Zephiro Fog 900 is a powerful and compact fog machine; designed for professional small to medium on-stage applications and equipped with wired and wireless control.
It can generate a persistent and homogeneous fog that greatly enhances visual effects and light beams of any type of fixtures in settings such as theaters, photo and TV studios, film sets, discos, live events, etc.
It has a power output of 900W and is designed for indoor applications with an output of 140m³/minute. Consumption is about 1L/hour of continuous emission (depending on liquid density). The internal tank is 1 liter.
3.1. Features

• 140m³/Minute smoke output fills up a small/medium sized room quickly
• Continuous smoke output after about 3 minutes warm-up time
• 1L Tank capacity for about 2-hour continuous use without refilling
• Wired and wireless controllers

3.2. Product Dimensions 3.3. Rear Panel

1. On/off switch
2. Remote Control receiver /Manual Control connector
3. Power inlet (IEC connector)
4. Fuse
5. Warm Up Indicator
6. Fluid level indicator
7. Liquid hose and liquid tank cap

Product Overview

4.1. Mains Power & Fuse
Power Inlet (3) – In case of loss or replacement of the cable, refer to the following table which shows the correspondence of the internal wires:

The earth must to be connected! Pay attention to the safety! Before taking into operation for the first time, the installation has to be approved by an expert.
Fuse Holder (n.4) – In case you need to replace the fuse, make sure that the appliance is switched off, disconnect the input power plug, and unscrew the fuse holdercover shown above with a Phillips screwdriver.
CAUTION: Replace the fuse ONLY with one of the same type indicated in the section “8 – Specification” on page 13 (T10A/250V – 5×20 mm). A lower value fuse would blow immediately after the first power on; a higher value would not act as a fuse in case of anomalous current absorption or short circuit.
WARNING: Always connect the product to a protected circuit (with circuit breaker). Make sure the machine has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electric shock or fire.
WARNING: Never connect the Zephiro Fog 900 to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 % switch.

Setting Up

• Zephiro FOG 900 can be installed in high places (with clamps or couplers, not included), or placed on the ground.
• Keep it in horizontal position, do not tilt or flip. Before connecting this unit to mains, fill in the tank with fluid. Always use water-based fog fluid and check that nozzle is clean and unobstructed.
• Before connecting to power, check whether mains voltage is suitable for the unit or not.
• Connect the supplied wired controller or the wireless receiver to rear panel of the fog machine (n.2)
• Power cord should be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. Once connected, put power switch to “ON”, then fog machine start warming up and the indicator LED on the rear panel is red. During the warm up process, also the red LED on the wired controller is ON. After heating is complete, the indicator LED on the rear panel turns green. In the same time, on the wired controller, the red LED turns OFF and the green LED turns ON; then fog machine is ready to use.
• Use the wired controller or the supplied wireless control, in order to activate the fog machine.

Control Mode

Zephiro FOG 900 can be operated with a manual controller or with a remote controller according to which it is connected in the appropriate socket 6.1. Controllers

1. Wireless remote control
   Once warm-up is complete, press A or B button to start fog emission. By pressing them long time, you can spray fog long time till the unit will warm up again. By re- leasing buttons, it stops spraying).

2. Wired control
   Connect the controller to the machine rear panel through MANUAL CONTROL connector.
   1. Manual fog switch: Fog projection when pressed.
   2. Red LED – Warm Up Indicator.
   3. Green LED – Fog Machine Ready.

6.2. Wireless Remote Battery Replacement
If the remote control cannot work (red LED does not lit and machine does not operates), please check whether battery is low and need to be replaced.
To change the battery, remove the cover on the back of the remote control and replace the old battery with one of the same type (23A – 12V).
ATTENTION: Pay attention to respect the polarity. The two ends of the battery have a “+” (positive pole) and a “-” (negative pole) respectively. These marks are also present inside the battery compartment. Make sure the “+” of the battery is towards the “+” indicated in the battery compartment.

Correct Use and Maintenance

This fog machine should be used in dry and well-ventilated place . Please avoid any water or rain fall in the machines, if water and rain fall in, turn off the power immediately.
Keep far away from children, fire, explosive and flammable things, and avoid scalding.
NOTE: In the first time use, some liquid might spray out. This is normal.

• When liquid is getting low, please add it again in time. If the fog machine works without fluid for a long time, its pump and other parts could get damaged. When adding fluid, remember to turn power off, and carefully avoid spilling over to cause short circuits.

• The fog machine should work under professional operator’s supervision, please do not add flammable liquids or gas into the fog fluid tank.

• When you don’t use the machine for long time or after use, please disconnect power or unplug the power cable. After using, please wipe out the liquid in the tank, as it would avoid the housing to be corroded.

• All fog machines will have condensation or moisture around the Output Deflector.

• All fog machines have heating-cooling cycles. When internal temperature drops to minimum, the pump automatically turns on and begins heating. Once heating is complete, the machine starts to spray fog again.

• In the case of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
  Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Always use the same type of spare parts

• Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure the power cable in never crimped or damaged and never disconnect it by pulling or tugging on the cable.

WARNING: Fog machines may set off Smoke Alarms.
7.1. Routine Maintenance And Common Faults
ATTENTION: Periodically clean your machine to reduce replacement parts and repair expenses.

• Poor fog liquid can cause blockage. It is recommended to use high quality fog liquid.
• The machine might get blocked due to high concentration fluid, not-pure fluid or overheat, so regular care and maintenance can ensure long-term use. After about 40 hours continue use, please prepare an 80% distilled water and 20% white vinegar blend to remove any accumulated impurities inside boiler and pipe, as following:
• Wash the pipe in the tank and its filter head.
• Pour out any liquid inside, and replace with the cleaning liquid (80% distilled water and 20% white vinegar), turn on power, keep it operating till the cleaning liquid runs out.
• If the fog turns less, and the pump makes noise, switch off the unit immediately and check fluid level, fuse, controller interface and power plug. If all of these are normal, please connect power again. If problems still continue, please contact the supplier.
• When you shut down the machine, it is recommended that you remove any remaining fluid inside. Especially when the machine will not be used for a long time. It is recommended that you open the tank, remove the fluid hose and place it next to the tank in open air.
• After use, let the fog machine cool down before transporting it by the handle.
  Small bits of fog may still be emitted just after the machine is turned off. Let the machine cool down for at least 20 minutes and only transport it when the housing of the machine reaches a temperature that is comfortable enough to handle.

Transporting the machine while it is still hot may cause injuries and permanent damage to the internal electronics and heating elements.

Specification

Note: Our products are subject to a process of continual further development. Therefore modifications to the technical features remain subject to change without further notice.

Warranty And Service

All Centolight products feature a limited two-year warranty. This two-year warranty starts from the date of purchase, as shown on your purchase receipt. The following cases/components are not covered by this warranty:

• Any accessories supplied with the product
• Improper use
• Fault due to wear and tear
• Any modification of the product effected by the user or a third party

Centolight shall satisfy the warranty obligations by remedying any material or manufacturing faults free of charge at Centolight’s discretion either by repairing or exchanging individual parts or the entire appliance. Any defective parts removed from a product during the course of a warranty claim shall become the property of Centolight.
While under warranty, defective products may be returned to your local Centolight dealer together with the original proof of purchase. To avoid any damages in transit, please use the original packaging if available. Alternatively, you can send the product to Centolight SERVICE CENTER – Via Enzo Ferrari, 10 – 62017 Porto Recanati – Italy. In order to send a product to service center, you need an RMA number. Shipping charges have to be covered by the owner of the product.
For further information please visit www.centolight.com

Warning

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – EU and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) only
**** This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/UE) and your national law.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service.

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Ver. 1.0 – July 2022

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