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M-8 FOG MACHINE USER MANUAL [ ENGLISH – 繁體中文 2013 Antari Lighting and Effects Ltd...
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Antari M-8 Stage Fog Machine Congratulations on the purchase of your new ANTARI FOG MACHINE Thank you for choosing Antari Fog Machine. You now own a rugged and powerful state-of-the-art machine. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all of the instructions.
-If moisture, water or fog liquid gets inside the machine, immediately unplug the unit and wipe off and keep it dry. -No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to your ANTARI dealer or other qualified Service personnel. Danger of Burns -Structural modification inside the machine is not allowed at anytime, please do not attempt to modify the machine by removing the cover, other wise burns may result.
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Always make sure there is sufficient liquid in the tank. Operating this unit without liquid will cause damage to the pump as well as over-heating of the heater. If you ANTARI fog machine fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Drain all fog liquid from thank, pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your ANTARI dealer for service.
The control unit display will display “Warming up” and “Ready to fog” as the machine re-heats to the proper operating temperature. For further information on operating your M-8 Fog Machine, see the section titled “Control Module Operation” The limited warranty is based on 8-hour operation per day. Exceeding usage may shorten the lifetime of machines.
The M-21 is a 2 meter wired multi-function remote control with 5-pin XLR connector for ANTARI Fog Machine models M-8 Its interface allows operator to customize fog machine functions by adjusting fogging duration, interval and volume. Its LCD displays current operating parameters, which are automatically stored in non-volatile memory, allowing the machine to be turned off without losing function settings.
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the range of 1 and 200 seconds. Setting the output duration for timer operation Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Duration Set«. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to adjust the duration of the fog outputs in timer mode within the range of 1 and 200 seconds.
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UP and DOWN to switch Quick Start mode of machine. Quick Start mode: If the “Quick Start” mode is activated, the M-8 will call the operating mode of previous operation when it is turned on. For instance, if the timer was selected last time, the machine will be directed in timer mode after the warm-up process is completed.
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M-31 Wireless Control Module Operation The wireless control module M-31 consists of a transmitter equipped with two buttons for fog on and off, and a signal receiver pre-attached to the panel of each M-31. 1. 5-pin XLR (Cable Length:2m) 2. LCD-Dispaly 3.
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* Receiver: The receiver is tested and pre-attached to the panel of each M-31. Please do not try to remove it. The receiver responds to up to 5 different transmitters that are registered with the machine. The included transmitter has been registered to the machine before shipping. It can be directly operated without any start-up setting.
Setting Example 2: In order to use 1 transmitter to control 2 or more machines, turn on the machines respectively. When the displays indicate »Wireless Setup«, press the button “A” 1 second on the transmitter within 15 seconds to establish the signal transmission. -Battery change on the transmitter If the range of the transmitter decreases, the battery is probably exhausted and must be replaced.
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32-126 volume / Low output 0-31 OFF The M-8 has on-board DMX control. It uses 1 channel to control volume output operation. The channel has a value range of 0 to 255. When the channel has a value between 0 and 31, the unit is OFF.
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If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not continue pushing the buttons on controller, as this may damage the unit. Return the machine to your Antari dealer.
In order to give the best performance and longest life-span of fog machines, please use high quality fog fluids which Antari or the authorized distributor’s recommends. Maintenance / Storage Do not allow the fog fluids to become contaminated.
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1. Fill properly distilled water into a clean tank and connect the fluid tube of the fog machine to the tank. 2. Run the unit in a well-ventilated area until the tank is almost empty. 3. Use dry cloth to wipe the fog machine. Cleaning is now completed. Refill with fog liquid. Run the machine briefly to clear any remaining liquid from the pump and heater.
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