eurolite NH-110 Tour Fazer Fog Machine User Manual

eurolite NH-110 Tour Fazer Fog Machine

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

D00117120, version 1.1, publ. 24/05/2018 For product updates, documentation, software and support please visit www.eurolite.de. You can find the latest version of this user manual in the product’s download section.
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Welcome to Eurolite! Thank you for choosing one of our products. Eurolite is your connection to the world of show with an unparalleled variety of products, both for professionals and beginners.

If you follow the instructions given in this manual, we are sure that you will enjoy this product for a long period of time. This user manual will show you how to install, set up and operate your new Eurolite product.

Users of this product are recommended to carefully read all warnings in order to protect yourself and others from damage. Please keep this manual for future needs and pass it on to further owners.

Product features

• Integration in a stackable flight case makes the DMX hazer tough, durable and easy to carry
• Low-noise operation without air compressor ideal for theater and stage applications
• Produces fine, translucent haze without nebulizing the room at the same time
• Ideal for accentuating light and laser beams
• Fog output and fan speed variably adjustable via rotary controls
• DMX interface with 3-pin connectors
• DMX settings via control panel with LED display
• Temperature control via thermo switch
• Removable tank
• Low fluid sensor
• Operates on standard waterbased fluid
  

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. Keep this device away from rain and moisture.

Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!

• This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual.

• Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

• Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the device.
  Should you notice any damages, do not take the device into operation and immediately consult your local dealer

• Keep the packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging.

• This device falls under protection class I. The power plug must only be plugged into a protection class I outlet. The voltage and frequency must exactly be the same as stated on the device.
  Wrong voltages or power outlets can lead to the destruction of the device and to mortal electrical shock.

• Always plug in the power plug least.

• Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution!

• Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the power cord from time to time.

• CAUTION! Before filling the machine disconnect from mains.

• Never drink fluid or use it on the inside or outside of a human body. If fluid gets in contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If it is necessary call a doctor immediately.

• Danger of explosion! Never add flammable liquids of any kind to the fog liquid.

• Never aim the output nozzle directly at people or at open flames. Never aim the smoke at yourself, people or animals

• Never aim the smoke at power sockets or other objects that are powered by electrical current. You could damage them or even expose yourself to hazardous electric shocks.

• Never aim the smoke at the device itself or at surfaces that are not heat resistant. Avoid direct skin contact with the smoke. Inappropriate use may cause burns due to high temperatures.

• DANGER OF BURNING! Keep minimum distance of 50 cm to nozzle! Keep device upright.

• Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord.

• When the fog machine is not in use for a longer period of time empty the entire smoke fluid from the machine before storing it.

• Unused machines must be disconnected from the mains. If the power plug or the power switch is not accessible, the device must be disconnected via the mains.

• Keep away children and amateurs.

• Never leave this device running unattended. Store this device out of reach of children and amateurs who may not operate the device without supervision.

• There are no serviceable parts inside the speaker system. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers!

OPERATING DETERMINATIONS

This fog machine creates fog by vaporizing a special fog fluid.

• This product is only allowed to be operated with an alternating voltage of 230 V, 50 Hz and was designed for indoor use only. The occupation of the connection cables is as follows:

Cable

| Pin| International
---|---|---
Brown| Live|

L

Blue

| Neutral| N
Yellow/Green| Earth|

• The earth has to be connected! If the device will be directly connected with the local power supply network, a disconnection switch with a minimum opening of 3 mm at every pole has to be included in the permanent electrical installation. The device must only be connected with an electric installation carried out in compliance with the IEC standards.
  The electric installation must be equipped with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a maximum fault current of 30 mA.

• Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device. When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. There should not be any cables lying around.
  You endanger your own and the safety of others!

• Before filling the device disconnect from mains. Never fill in any hot liquids. Only use high-quality, water-based smoke fluid recommended by the manufacturer. Other smoke fluids may cause clogging. Always make sure there is sufficient smoke fluid in the fluid tank. Operating this smoke machine without smoke fluid will cause damage to the pump as well as over-heating of the heater.

• Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

• When using fog machines, make sure that any device are never exposed to the direct smoke jet and are installed in a distance of 0.5 meters between fog machine and device. The room must only be saturated with an amount of smoke that the visibility will always be more than 10 meters.

• After operating the fog machine, the fluid ways must be flushed with distilled water. When smokefluid remains in the system and the smoke machine is not operated, the fluid may lead to irreversible damages! This will make the guarantee void.

• Always store the device dry! Always drain the tank and please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.

• Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void.

• Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.

• Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the speaker system are forbidden due to safety reasons! If this speaker system will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like crashes, hearing loss etc.

OPERATING ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS

1. Tank
2. Display and operating buttons
3. Output volume control
4. Fan speed control
5. DMX512 output
6. DMX512 input
7. Output nozzle
8. Fan
9. Power output
10. Circuit breaker

SETUP

Filling up fog fluid

WARNING!

Fluid handling
Always disconnect from the mains before filling the machine. Only use water- based fluids. We recommend high-quality Eurolite fluids. Never add flammable liquids. If fluid gets inside the machine, have it checked by skilled personnel before it is operated.

Unscrew the tank cap and fill the tank with fog fluid. Tightly close the tank again.

Placing the unit

• Remove all packing materials from the shipping box. Make sure that there are no packing remnants at the fog output nozzle.
• Install the device in a well-ventilated area. The operation in an insufficiently ventilated room can lead to a condensation of the fog fluid. The resulting slippery surface can cause accidents.
• Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm around and above the device.
• Only install the fog machine on scratch resistant and water resistant surfaces (inclination angle max. 15°).
• Do not orientate the escape nozzle directly in the direction of the audience’s eyes. In order to create a good effect, there should be a distance between the device and the audience of at least 1.5 m.
• All fog machines develop condensation around the output nozzle. Because this may result in some moisture accumulation on the surface below the output nozzle, consider this condensation when installing your unit.

Operation

CAUTION!

Operating conditions
Prior to transportation, allow the machine to cool down and completely empty the tank.
Never operate the fog machine without fog fluid. Fire hazard due to overheating! Besides, the unit may be damaged.
During operation smoke emission may stop. In this case the device is heating up again. After a short period, the machine will be ready to emit fog again. This process guarantees an appropriate vaporization temperature and the best fog emission possible. The temperature is regulated by a high-quality thermostat.

• Prior to switching on, check the fluid level of the tank and fill up fog fluid, if required.
• Connect the machine to the mains with the power plug.
• The machine does not feature a power switch. When the machine is connected to the mains it is powered on and starts the warm-up process. The display indicates “HEAT”. While the machine is warming up, fog output will not be possible yet. Once the warm-up process is completed, the display indicates the standard screen and and fog output will be possible; either via the rotary controls or via DMX.

Adjusting the fog output volume
Use the VOLUME control to adjust the fog output volume: 0 = no output, 100 = maximum output. The display shows the current value.

Adjusting the fan speed
Use the FAN control to adjust the fan speed: 0 = fan off, 100 = maximum speed. The display shows the current value.

• All fog machines may sputter small amounts of fog occasionally during operation and for a minute or so after being turned off.
• All fog machines have a recycling period after long bursts when the machine will shut itself down for a short period in order to heat up again. During this time no fog can be produced.

DMX CONTROL

Making the connections
The unit features 3-pin XLR plugs for DMX connection.

• Connect the output of your DMX controller to the DMX IN jack of the machine with a DMX cable.
• Connect the DMX OUT jack of the machine to the DMX input of the next unit in the chain. Always connect one output to the input of the next unit until all units are connected.
• At the last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Plug the terminator with a 120 Ω resistor between Signal (–) and Signal (+) in the DMX output of the last unit.
• If the cable length exceeds 300 m or the number of DMX devices is greater than 32, it is recommended to insert a DMX level amplifier to ensure proper data transmission.

Occupation of the XLR connection:

DMX functions
For operation with a controller with DMX512 protocol, the machine is equipped with 2 control channels.

Channel

| DMX value| Function
---|---|---
1| 0–10|

Fan off

11–255

|

Fan speed slow > fast

2

| 0–10| No fog output
11–255|

Fog output low > high

Adjusting the DMX start address
When the machine is controlled via DMX signal, DMX mode is activated. The display indicates the current DMX start address. To ensure that the control signals are properly directed to the machine, it must be adjusted to the DMX start address provided for it on the DMX controller. Use the buttons ▲ and ▼ to set the address between 001 and 511. You may now start operating the machine via your DMX controller.

• Please make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each device correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX data link. If two, three or more devices are addressed similarly, they will work similarly.

Fluid sensor
To protect the pump, the machine uses a fluid sensor to test if there is fog fluid in the tube. If the fog output is more than 50 % and the sensor detects not enough fluid in the tube, the machine will enter a protection mode after about 5 minutes and shuts the pump down. The display will start flashing. There are two possibilities to release the sensor after refilling fluid.

• Use the VOLUME control to initially set the fog output to “0“, then set it to “100”. After about 2 minutes, the display will stop flashing and fluid will flow through the tube.
• In DMX mode, the procedure is similar. First set the fog output in channel 2 to “OFF“ (0-10) and then to “ON” (11-2559, so that fluid will flow through the tube after about 2 minutes.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

We recommend a frequent cleaning of the unit, in particular the output nozzle. Please use a soft lint-free and moistened cloth for the outside of the unit. Never use alcohol or solvents! Do not allow the fog liquid to become contaminated. Always replace the caps on the fog liquid container and the fog machine liquid tank immediately after filling.

There are no serviceable parts inside the device. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers. Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts. If defective, please dispose of the unusable device in accordance with the current legal regulations. Should you have further questions, please contact your dealer.

Fuse
The machine is fitted with a circuit breaker. In the unlikely event of overloading, the circuit breaker will automatically trip. It can be reset by pressing the BREAKER button with the machine unplugged.

Cleaning the heating element
The heating element should regularly be cleaned every 40 operational hours in order to avoid clogging. Use fog machine cleaner available at your dealer. All fog machines are prone to clogging due to the thick consistency of fog liquid and the high temperature at which it vaporizes. However, a properly maintained fog machine should provide years of reliable use.

Procedure:

• Fill cleaner into empty tank. Run the machine several times in a well-ventilated room only. The number of repetitions depends on the pollution level of the vaporizing elements.
• After use, clean all remaining cleaner and rinse the tank thoroughly.
• The Eurolite fog fluids we recommend are non-hazardous to the environment and can be disposed of via the sewage system.

Storage
It is recommended to operate the machine at least once a month with a warm-up period and a few minutes of fog emission. Prior to storage, run cleaning fluid through the system as described in the cleaning regimen above. This will help avoid any particles condensing inside the pump or heater.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of old equipment
When to be definitively put out of operation, take the product to a local recycling plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of as household waste. Contact your retailer or local authorities for more information. Remove any inserted batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.

You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries/rechargeable batteries. Disposing of them in the household waste is prohibited. You may return your used batteries free of charge to collection points in your municipality and anywhere where batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold. By disposing of used devices and batteries correctly, you contribute to the protection of the environment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are subject to change without notice due to product improvements.

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Eurolite is a brand of Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH Andreas-Bauer-Str. 5 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany  D00117120 Version 1.1 Publ. 24/05/2018

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