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  • Page 1 SF-1500 fog machine user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 31.01.2013...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 13 Installation..............................14 Starting up..............................15 Connections and operating elements................... 17 Operating..............................23 7.1 Remote control functions......................25 7.2 Functions in operating mode ‘DMX’..................27 Technical specifications........................31 Troubleshooting............................32 Cleaning............................... 34 Protecting the environment......................36 SF-1500...

  • Page 4: General Notes

    General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • Page 5 NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. SF-1500...
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – flammable substances. Warning – hot surface. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone. fog machine...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. SF-1500...
  • Page 8 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire.
  • Page 9 The distance of persons and objects to the fog nozzle must be at least fifty centi‐ metre (1.6 feet). Do not touch the fog nozzle during and shortly after operation. It becomes very hot and may cause burns even several hours after switching off the device. SF-1500...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of slipping caused by condensation Fog machines can produce condensation. Do not direct the fog to floors. Floors and surfaces can become slippery by condensed fog. Check at regular intervals whether it is possible to walk on the floors without a slipping hazard, and, if necessary, remove the condensation.
  • Page 11 Do not expose persons with health problems (such as allergic respiratory condi‐ tions, asthma) to artificial fog. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. SF-1500...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.

  • Page 13: Features

    This fog machine is suitable for use in clubs, bars, discotheques, on stages and for fire practise. Special features of the device: Control via DMX (4 channels) or remote control (included) Suitable for mobile use Large fog fluid container SF-1500...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

  • Page 15: Starting Up

    NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers. SF-1500...
  • Page 16 Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.

  • Page 17: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel SF-1500...
  • Page 18 Connections and operating elements 1 Fog nozzle. 2 Fluid container with screw-cap. 3 Carrying handle. 4 Fog fluid feed line from fluid container to vaporiser. fog machine...
  • Page 19 Connections and operating elements Rear panel SF-1500...
  • Page 20 Connections and operating elements 2 Fluid container with screw-cap. 3 Carrying handle. 4 Fog fluid feed line from fluid container to vaporiser. 5 Connection and storage compartment for the remote control. 6 CONTROL OUTPUT DMX output. 7 CONTROL INPUT DMX input. 8 Main switch to turn the device on or off.
  • Page 21 Connections and operating elements Remote control SF-1500...
  • Page 22 Connections and operating elements 10 Display. 11 [FUNCTION] button To choose from the various setting options and menu items. button To increase the displayed value by one. button To decrease the displayed value by one. 14 [TIMER] button Enters or exits the Timer function. 15 [MANUAL] button Triggers a maximum fog burst as long as the button is pressed.

  • Page 23: Operating

    Open the screw-cap of the container and fill in the fog fluid. Make sure that no fluid is spilled or gets into the device. The easiest way is using a funnel. The container capacity is 6 litre. Screw the cap firmly back in. SF-1500...
  • Page 24 Operating Turning the unit on NOTICE! Fire hazard Do not operate the machine unattended. Make sure that the remote control is connected. Connect the device to the power grid and turn it on with the main switch. The unit is heating up and the display shows ‘Warming Up’...

  • Page 25: Remote Control Functions

    Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Timer Out’ . Now you can adjust the fog output between 0 % and 100 % with the arrow keys. Press [VOLUME] to activate the continuous operation. To exit continuous operation press [VOLUME] again. SF-1500...
  • Page 26 Operating Timer-controlled operation with adjustable fog quantity Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Timer Out’ . Now you can adjust the fog output between 0 % and 100 % with the arrow keys. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Duration Set’ . Now you can adjust the duration of each fog burst in a range of one to 200 seconds with the arrow keys.

  • Page 27: Functions In Operating Mode 'Dmx

    Continuous operation, channel 2 controls output volume; channels 3 and 4 without function 128…231 Timer-controlled operation, channel 2 controls output volume, timer-control via channels 3 and 4 232…255 Continuous operation with maximum output volume Output volume in timer-controlled operation and continuos operation SF-1500...
  • Page 28 Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 0 % (no fog output) …100 % (maximum output volume) Fog burst duration in timer-controlled operation 5…29 13 s 23…54 33 s 55…79 53 s 80…104 73 s 105…129 92 s 130…154 112 s 155…179 131 s 180…204 151 s...
  • Page 29 200 s Time interval between 2 fog bursts in timer-controlled opera‐ tion 5…29 13 s 23…54 33 s 55…79 53 s 80…104 73 s 105…129 92 s 130…154 112 s 155…179 131 s 180…204 151 s 205…229 170 s SF-1500...
  • Page 30 Operating Channel Value Function 230…254 190 s 200 s fog machine...

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Fluid container capacity Warm-up time approx. 10 min Operating supply voltage AC 230 V , 50 Hz Fuse 10 A / 250 V, resettable Dimensions (B × D × H) 300 mm × 620 mm × 210 mm Weight 15 kg SF-1500...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: fog machine...
  • Page 33 2. Check the connection to the remote control. 3. Switch the device off and check the hose that leads into the fluid container for flow. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. SF-1500...

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning NOTICE! Possible damages caused by unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaners not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the fog machine cleaners listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. Clean the appliance after every 30 operating hours, or if it was not in use for a longer period of time.
  • Page 35 Switch the device to continuous operation and wait until the fog fluid container is empty. The cleaning is completed. Turn the power off and wait until the unit is fully cooled down before you fill in fog fluid again. SF-1500...

  • Page 36: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 37 Notes SF-1500...
  • Page 38 Notes fog machine...
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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