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Stairville HF-900 Haze Fogger User Manual

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  • Page 1 HF-900 Haze Fogger hazer user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 13.02.2018, ID: 417157 (V2)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 17 Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................19 Connections and controls........................21 Operating..............................26 7.1 Manual control..........................29 7.2 Operating mode ‘DMX’........................29 Technical specifications........................31 Plug and connection assignment....................32 HF-900 Haze Fogger...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Troubleshooting............................34 Cleaning............................... 36 Protecting the environment......................38 hazer...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change. HF-900 Haze Fogger...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. HF-900 Haze Fogger...
  • Page 8 General notes Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos- sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – flammable substances. Warning – suspended load. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone. HF-900 Haze Fogger...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to produce fine haze by vaporising fog or hazer fluid. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 11 Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro- tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis- tered electrician. HF-900 Haze Fogger...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of burns from flammable liquids The use of flammable liquids in this appliance can cause serious burns and prop- erty damages. Use only approved fluids. Never fill flammable liquids into the container of the device. WARNING! Risk of slipping caused by condensate Haze machines can produce condensate.
  • Page 13 Any claims for compensation for damages caused by using non-approved fluids are excluded. Do not let the device produce haze in poorly ventilated areas. Do not expose people with health problems (such as allergy-related respiratory symptoms, asthma) to artificial haze. HF-900 Haze Fogger...
  • Page 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • Page 15 Place the device on a stable, fire-proof basis that is at least twice as large as the device. Maintain a safety distance of 1 m to flammable materials. The device is not intended for suspended assembly (the so-called "flying operation"). HF-900 Haze Fogger...
  • Page 16 Safety instructions During operation, ensure that the visibility in the room does not fall below 2 m so that everyone in the room can still orient themselves safely. The haze or mist generated by the device may trigger smoke alarms. hazer...

  • Page 17: Features

    Features Features The Stairville HF-900 Haze Fogger combines fog machine and hazer in one unit. Control via buttons and display on the device or via DMX 800 watt heating power Built-in fan Heating-up time about 3 minutes Tank capacity 2 litres...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that 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 19: Starting Up

    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 input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli- fiers. HF-900 Haze Fogger...
  • Page 20 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 21: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front and rear side HF-900 Haze Fogger...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 1 Safety cable eyelet. 2 [ON/OFF] Main switch to turn the device on and off. 3 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder. 4 Liquid level indicator. 5 [DMX 5PIN] 5-pin DMX input socket and 5-pin DMX output socket. 6 Locking screws for the mounting bracket.
  • Page 23 Connections and controls 12 Haze / fog nozzle. 13 Adjustable flap for controlling the output angle. HF-900 Haze Fogger...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls Display with function buttons. 14 Display. 15 [FUNCTION] Opens the main menu, selecting functions. Increases the output volume or the displayed value. Decreases the output volume or the displayed value. [TIMER] Start of timer-controlled operation. After the set waiting time has elapsed, the device emits the fixed haze volume.
  • Page 25 Connections and controls Exit button. Keep this button pressed for one second to turn off the device. 16 Button to switch between hazer and fogger operation. HF-900 Haze Fogger...

  • Page 26: Operating

    Operating Operating Filling the unit NOTICE! Possible damages caused by unsuitable hazer fluid Hazer fluids not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the hazer fluids listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. First, make sure the unit is disconnected from the mains. Open the screw-cap of the liquid container and fill in the fluid.
  • Page 27 (0 … 100) on the dis‐ play of the unit. As soon as the value ‘HF-900 Machine Ready’ is displayed, the device has reached the required operating temperature and is ready for use. HF-900 Haze Fogger...
  • Page 28 Stairville E fluid (item no. 105454) Stairville E-C fluid (item no. 105455) Stairville E-HD heavy fluid (item no. 105456) Stairville PHF Pro Haze fluid (item no. 260572) The use of other fluids is not permitted! Operating mode Use the red function button to select the desired operating mode ‘HAZE MACHINE’ or ‘FOG MACHINE’...

  • Page 29: Manual Control

    1 … 100 %. 7.2 Operating mode ‘DMX’ Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly until the display shows ‘The DMX device address set: 1’ . Use both arrow buttons to select a DMX address in a range from 1 … 510. HF-900 Haze Fogger...
  • Page 30 Operating DMX functions Channel Value Display Function 0…255 ‘PMP xxx %’ Haze volume 0-100 %, if channel 3 = 0…127 0…255 ‘FAN xxx %’ Fan speed 0-100 %, if channel 3 = 0…127 Operating mode selection 0…127 Hazer operation 128…255 Fogger operation hazer...

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    3 min Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 5 A, 250 V, fast-acting Dimensions (W × H × D) 280 mm × 461 mm × 253 mm Weight 10 kg HF-900 Haze Fogger...

  • Page 32: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip- ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 33 A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+) HF-900 Haze Fogger...

  • Page 34: 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: Symptom Remedy The unit does not work Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No haze output 1.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. HF-900 Haze Fogger...

  • Page 36: 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 cleaning agents listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instruc- tions for use. Clean the appliance after every 30 operating hours, or if it was not in use for a longer period of time.
  • Page 37 The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect AC-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint- free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. HF-900 Haze Fogger...

  • Page 38: 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 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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