ADJ VF1100 Fog Machine User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- ADJ
Table of Contents
VF1100 Fog Machine
User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction: Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most
reliable fog machines on the market today! The VF1100 commercial fog machine
has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this
booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this
manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These
instructions contain important information regarding safety during usage and
maintenance.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC provides a toll-free customer support
line, to provide set-up help and to answer any questions that may arise during
set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at
www.adj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service
Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice:323-582-2650
Fax: 323-582-2941
E-mail: support@adj.com
To purchase parts online visit parts.adj.com.
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Caution! There are no user-serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself, as doing so will void your manufacturer’s
warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact
ADJ Products, LLC.
SAFETY NOTICE! NEVER POINT OR AIM A FOG MACHINE TOWARD PEOPLE OR THEIR
CLOTHING. THIS UNIT EMITS HOT VAPOR AND SHOULD BE USED WITH THE SAME CARE THAT
WOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC KETTLE OR AN IRON.
Note: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this
manual are subject to change without any prior written notice.
PLEASE recycle the shipping carton whenever possible.
WARRANTY
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY
A. ADJ Products, LLC hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, ADJ
Products, LLC products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase (see specific
warranty period on reverse). This warranty shall be valid only if the product
is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and
territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place
of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.
B. For warranty service, you must obtain a Return Authorization number
(RA#) before sending back the productplease contact ADJ Products, LLC Service
Department at 800-322-6337. Send the
pro- duct only to the ADJ Products, LLC factory. All shipping charges must be
pre-paid. If the requested repairs or services (including parts replacement)
are within the terms of this warranty, ADJ Products, LLC will pay return
shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the
entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No
accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped
with the product, ADJ Products, LLC shall have no liability whatsoever for
loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or
removed; if the product is modified in any manner that ADJ Products, LLC
concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the
product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Products,
LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ
Products, LLC; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as
set forth in the instruction manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include
maintnance, cleaning, or periodic check-up. During the period specified above,
ADJ Products, LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with new or
refurbished parts and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair
labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility
of ADJ Products, LLC under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the
product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of
ADJ Products, LLC. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured
after August 15, 2012, and bear identifying marks to that effect.
E. ADJ Products, LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and/or
improvements to its products without any obligation to include these changes
in any products theretofore manufactured.
No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to
any accessory supplied with the products described above. Except to the extent
prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by ADJ Products, LLC
in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And
no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has
expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or
replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall
ADJ Products, LLC be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential,
arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to ADJ Products, LLC
Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of
warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS:
- Lighting Products = 1-year (365 days) Limited Warranty (Such as Special Effect Lighting, Intelligent Lighting, UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands, etc. excluding LED and lamps)
- Laser Products = 90-Day Limited Warranty · L.E.D. Products = 2-year (730 days) Limited Warranty (excluding motors, PCB boards, and power supplies, which have a 1-year (365-day Limited Warranty) and batteries which have a 180-day · limited warranty).
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
The VF1100 fog machine carries a one-year (365 days) limited warranty.
Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All
returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-
paid and accompanied by a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number
must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief
description of the problem, as well as the R.A. number, must also be written
down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit
is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice.
You may obtain an R.A. number by contacting our customer support number.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- In the event that the unit needs to be returned to ADJ Products, LLC for service, use only the original packaging and materials for shipping.
- To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
- Do not spill water or other liquids into or onto your device.
- Ensure that the fog fluid is contained inside the fluid reservoir only. Do not spill fog fluid into or onto other internal components of the device.
- Ensure that the power outlet used matches the device’s required voltage.
- Do not remove the cover for any reason. There are no user-serviceable parts inside this device!
- Disconnect the unit from the main power when left unused for long periods of time.
- Never connect this device to a dimmer pack.
- Do not attempt to operate this unit if it has been damaged in any way.
- Never operate this unit with the cover removed.
- Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken.
- Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in the event of an internal short.
- Disconnect from the main power before attempting to make any type of connection.
- Never block the ventilation holes, and always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation. Allow at least 6″ (15cm) clearance between this device and a wall.
- This unit is intended for indoor use only, and the use of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
- Follow proper storage guidelines when storing for extended periods. See the Proper Storage and Maintenance section of this manual for details.
- Always mount this unit in a safe and stable manner.
- Please route your power cord out of the path of foot traffic. Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
- The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been spilled into, the unit.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibit a marked change in performance.
DESCRIPTION
This device features a revolutionary new heating element that has been
specifically designed to prevent excessive particle build-up that can cause
premature fogger failure. This fog machine has a wide-angle spray nozzle and a
long-life pump, both of which have been specially designed for high-
performance fogger output. A removable remote control device is also included.
SET UP
- Open the shipping carton and carefully remove the unit. Be sure to remove all the packing material, paying particular attention to the area around the nozzle.
- Set the machine on a flat dry surface. Remove the included bracket from the packaging and attach it to the sides of the fog machine using the supplied hardware. Please note that although the bracket is an optional accessory, its usage is required when the device is installed in a suspended environment.
- Fill the fog fluid reservoir with ADJ brand fog juice only, then replace and tighten the cap.
- Firmly plug the remote control unit into the remote control socket located on the back of the unit.
- Plug the unit into a power supply that meets the voltage requirements. The fluid reservoir will glow red to indicate that the device is receiving power, and a green LED labeled “Heating” will illuminate to indicate that the device is warming up, which should take about 2 minutes. When the device has reached operating temperature, the “Heating” LED will turn off, and another LED labeled “Ready” will illuminate to indicate that the device is ready to emit a fog. Please note that the reservoir will continue to glow red as long as the device is connected to power.
- Press either the button on the remote or the manual button on the back of the device to emit a fog. Refer to the Remote Operation section of this manual for detailed information.
REMOTE OPERATION
Always be sure to maintain an adequate supply of ADJ® Brand Fog juice™ in
the fluid reservoir. Running the fog machine dry will cause pump failure
and/or clogging. This is the most common cause of failure in fog machines.
Remote Operation: Connect the VF5PR remote to the fog machine. Once the
machine is plugged in and turned on, the unit will require about 2 minutes to
warm up. After the unit has reached operating temperature, the green LED on
the remote will illuminate, indicating that the unit is ready to emit a fog.
To emit fog, simply press the button on the remote for the desired length of
time. If the green LED is on and fog does not come out after holding the
button down for 30 seconds, check the fluid tank and verify that there is
still fluid in the tank.
Caution: Before removing or replacing the remote control unit,
disconnect the power supply.
Wireless Remote Operation: The VF1100 comes with an internal wireless
receiver and wireless remote (VFWR). To use the wireless remote, press button
1 on the remote when the fogger is ready to emit a fog.
TIMER REMOTE
VFTR13 Timer Remote (Sold Separately): Start by connecting the remote to
the fog machine. The remote’s timer function allows fog to be emitted at
designated intervals. The remote has three (3) L.E.D.s that indicate different
functions.
- The yellow LED on the left indicates that the timer is active.
- The red LED indicates that continuous fogging is active.
- The green LED on the right is for manual fogging. Wait for the green LED to light up, then press the button to commence manual fogging.
The remote also contains two rotary knobs.
- The Duration knob sets the timer duration (length of time for fog output).
- The Interval knob sets the fog output intervals (length of time between fog output bursts).
Caution: Disconnect the unit from power before removing or replacing the
remote control unit.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
Disconnect the unit from its power source, then remove the power cord from the
unit. Once the cord has been removed, locate the fuse holder inside the power
socket. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the power socket and gently pry
out the fuse holder. Remove the bad fuse and replace it with a new one. Please
note that the fuse holder also has a holder for a spare fuse.
PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
Store your device only in a cool area, and cover the device to prevent dust buildup. When storing for long periods of time, it is highly advised to at least run the device every 3-4 months, as long periods of inactivity can severely shorten the operational life. Only run water-based fog juice through your device. Never run plain water, vinegar, or any other liquid solution through your device, as running anything other than water-based fog juice will cause severe damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience low fog output, pump noise, or no fog output at all, disconnect the device from power and discontinue use immediately. Do not continue to push the remote control’s activation button, as this may damage the device. Check fluid level, the external fuse or breaker, and remote connection, and verify that the wall outlet is sending power. If none of these factors prove to be the cause of the problem, and the unit still fails to operate correctly, the unit may require service. Please contact customer support for further instructions. Please do not return the unit to your dealer without contacting customer support first.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: VF1100
Supply Voltage: 120V or 230V, 50/60 Hz (pre-set at the factory, cannot be
altered)
Heater: 850W
Power Consumption: 850W Weight: 8 lbs. / 3.6 kgs.
Dimensions: 13.75” x 10” x 9.5” 350mm x 250mm x 240mm
Fuse: 10A (120V) / 5A (230V)
Warm-Up Time: 2 minutes
Tank Capacity: 1 Liter Output: 10,000 cubic feet per minute
Fluid Type: Water-based ADJ fog juice
Duty Cycle: Not to exceed 6 hours powered on
Warranty: 1 Year (365 Days)
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