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- Page 1 USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ENGLISH SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER. ® PART01224 BUBBLE FX rev 01-00...
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Page 2: Disclaimer
Any brand names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective owners. LIABILITY MAGIC FX accepts no liability for claims from third parties arising from unauthorised use, use other than that stated in this manual, and use other than in accordance with the General Conditions registered at the Chamber of Commerce. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer Trademarks Liability Foreword Language Revision table Meet the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER! ® Main parts Technical data 1.3 Product identification 1.4 FX Fluids 1.5 Manual mode DMX control Display panel RDM capability Bubble safely! General safety rules Indoor use Rigging Safety symbols Precautions for operation Let’s bubble! -
Page 4: Foreword
FOREWORD Congratulations! You have bought a great new product from MAGIC FX. This manual contains all information required for the intended use of the equipment. Deviation from the described intended use can result in a hazardous situation and/or property damage. -
Page 5: Meet The Magicfx ® Smokebubble Blaster
MEET THE MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER! ® The MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER is a special effects machine that launches bubbles ® (optionally filled with smoke) into the air with a capacity of 6.000 bubbles a minute. The MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER pumps bubble fluid from a jerrycan to the bubble heads. ®... -
Page 6: Main Parts
MAIN PARTS TOP LID BUBBLE HEADS DRIP TRAY LAUNCH FANS FLIGHTCASE Front perspective view DISPLAY WITH BUTTONS AND LED INDICATORS FX LED INDICATOR BUBBLE CABINET SMOKE CABINET ON/OFF SWITCH (RESETABLE FUSE) DMX INPUT & OUTPUT (5-POLE) POWER INPUT & OUTPUT (220 - 240 VAC) Back view MAGICFX®... -
Page 7: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Product Product Name MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER ® Product Code MFX1603 Product Type BUBBLE FX Main Length (mm/in) 31,5 Dimensions Width (mm/in) 23,6 Height (mm/in) 35,4 Weight Weight (kg/lb) 202,8 Package Length (mm/in) 31,5 Width (mm/in) 23,6 Height (mm/in) 35,4 Packaged weight (kg/lb) 143,3... -
Page 8: Product Identification
Section 3.3. The sheet metal interiors of the cabinets hold the jerrycans in place. Do not use other fluids than those that are approved and supplied by MAGIC FX, see following table. -
Page 9: Dmx Control
DMX CONTROL When connected to DMX and with Manual mode OFF the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER is ® controlled with 1 safety address and 4 operational addresses: DMX Address Address range Safety address 1 - 512 Start address (Bubble setting) 1 - 512 Start address + 1 (Smoke setting) 1 - 512 Start address + 2 (Fan speed) -
Page 10: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL MAIN MENU DMX/RDM SETTINGS BACK PREV NEXT SELECT Display panel The display panel is located on the backside of the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER. Check the ® following menu structure for all options in the menu. Use the buttons for navigation and selection. The left-hand LED blinks red when DMX is active. - Page 11 Lock/Unlock Controller DMX Start Address (1 - 512) Idle Display Reset Errors DMX Safety Address (1 - 512) DMX/RDM Settings DMX Footprint (Fixed) RDM (ON/OFF) Manual Mode (ON/OFF) Run Timer (0 - 600 (s)) Main Menu Manual Operation Pause Timer (0 - 600 (s)) Reduced Output (ON/OFF) Smoke (ON/OFF) Output Distance (0 - 255)
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Page 12: Rdm Capability
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER_LABEL SLOT_DESCRIPTION DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION DMX_START_ADDRESS IDENTIFY_DEVICE DEVICE_LABEL FACTORY_DEFAULTS DMX_PERSONALITY RESET_DEVICE RDM parameters RDM parameters are subject of change due to software updates. Contact MAGIC FX for the latest information and updates. MAGICFX® SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER — User and Installation Manual... -
Page 13: Bubble Safely
BUBBLE SAFELY! The MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER has been designed and constructed in such a manner that ® it can be used safely. This applies to the use, the circumstances and the regulations as described in this documentation. Reading this documentation and following the instructions are therefore necessary for everyone who is authorised to work with the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER. -
Page 14: Rigging
RIGGING Please follow the European and national guidelines for safe rigging and trussing. SAFETY SYMBOLS The following safety symbols are present on the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER. ® Symbol Meaning Read the manual carefully before use! Safety symbols PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION Using a damaged or an improper installed machine can lead to death, serious WARNING injury or property damage. -
Page 15: Let's Bubble
LET’S BUBBLE! INSTALL THE MACHINE Bring the cased MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE ® BLASTER to the desired location. Unlock and remove the top cover. MAGICFX® SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER — User and Installation Manual... - Page 16 Unlock and remove the side covers. Create a safety zone of 5 m in front of the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER. This is ® also necessary for an effective output. Place the MAGICFX SMOKEBUBBLE ® BLASTER in its final position and set the brakes.
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Page 17: Re)Place The Jerrycan With Bubble Fluid
(RE)PLACE THE JERRYCAN WITH BUBBLE FLUID Make sure that the machine is not in operation (FX LED indicator is dimmed). Open the bubble cabinet door. Disconnect the tubes and remove the bubble lid from the bubble cabinet. Remove the empty jerrycan if present. MAGICFX® SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER — User and Installation Manual... - Page 18 Remove the lid from a jerrycan with bubble fluid and replace with the bubble lid. Do not use other fluids than those that are approved and supplied by MAGIC NOTICE FX, see Section 1.4. WARNING Always follow the instructions as noted on the jerrycans. Place the jerrycan in the bubble cabinet.
- Page 19 Connect the tubes to the bubble lid. Close the bubble cabinet door. In case of multiple machines: Repeat steps 1-7 for each machine. MAGICFX® SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER — User and Installation Manual...
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Page 20: Re)Place The Jerrycan With Smoke Fluid
(RE)PLACE THE JERRYCAN WITH SMOKE FLUID Make sure that the machine is not in operation (FX LED indicator is dimmed). Open the smoke cabinet door. Disconnect the tube and remove the smoke lid from the smoke cabinet. Remove the empty jerrycan if present. MAGICFX® SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER — User and Installation Manual... - Page 21 Remove the lid from a jerrycan with smoke fluid and replace with the smoke lid. Do not use other fluids than those that are approved and supplied by MAGIC NOTICE FX, see Section 1.4. WARNING Always follow the instructions as noted on the jerrycans. Place the jerrycan in the smoke cabinet.
- Page 22 Connect the tube to the smoke lid. Close the smoke cabinet door. In case of multiple machines: Repeat steps 1-7 for each machine. MAGICFX® SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER — User and Installation Manual...
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Page 23: Configure Manual Mode
CONFIGURE MANUAL MODE 1. Switch the machine ON (If Manual mode is ON, the machine starts bubbling instantly). 2. Use the display and buttons to create the desired output in Manual mode, see Chapter 1. 3. Make sure that Manual mode is ON and switch the machine OFF. BUBBLE IN MANUAL MODE 1. -
Page 24: Connect Power And Setup Dmx
CONNECT POWER AND SETUP DMX 5-pole female PowerCon TRUE1 female POWER 1. Connect a power cable with a Powercon TRUE1 Female connector to the power input. 2. Connect the other end of the power cable to a 220 - 240 Vac (50-60Hz) power source. 3. -
Page 25: Setup Multiple Machines In A Sequence With Dmx
SETUP MULTIPLE MACHINES IN A SEQUENCE WITH DMX 5-pole male 5-pole female PowerCon TRUE1 male PowerCon TRUE1 female POWER 1. Connect a power link cable to the power output. 2. Connect the other end to the power input of the next machine. 3. -
Page 26: Bubble With Dmx
BUBBLE WITH DMX 1. Set the first three operational addresses (bubble setting, smoke setting, fan speed) to define the desired output, see Section 1.6. 2. Make sure that each prescribed safety zone is free from persons. 3. Activate the safety address. The FX LED indicator on each machine lights up and the bubble fluid starts circulating. -
Page 27: 3.9 Clean Up
3.9 CLEAN UP Make sure that the machine is not blasting bubbles. Open the bubble cabinet door. Disconnect the tubes and remove the bubble lid from the bubble cabinet. Remove the jerrycan with bubble fluid. Fill up an empty jerrycan with hand warm water and place the bubble lid. - Page 28 Place the jerrycan with hand warm water in the bubble cabinet. Connect the tubes to the bubble lid. Use the display and buttons to set the Manual Mode Manual mode to the following values: Run Timer 600 s Pause Timer Reduced Output Smoke The machine starts flushing the bubble system with water from the jerrycan.
- Page 29 10 Disconnect all DMX and power cable(s). 11 Remove the jerrycan and store the bubble lid in the bubble cabinet. 12 Close the bubble cabinet door. 13 Wipe down the machine with hand warm water and a cloth. 14 Clean the floor in front of the machine. 15 Position each bubble head to the right side.
- Page 30 16 Remove each bubble head. 10 x 17 Remove the inner ring from each bubble 10 x head. 18 Remove the drip tray. 19 Clean the bubble heads, inner rings and the drip tray with hand warm water. MAGICFX® SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER — User and Installation Manual...
- Page 31 20 Replace the drip tray. 21 Replace the inner ring for each bubble 10 x head. 22 Place and turn each bubble head back 10 x in place. 23 Place and lock the side covers. MAGICFX® SMOKEBUBBLE BLASTER — User and Installation Manual...
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Page 32: Clean The Launch Fans (When Needed)
24 Place and lock the top cover. 25 Release the brakes. 3.10 CLEAN THE LAUNCH FANS (WHEN NEEDED) Make sure that the machine is switched OFF and not connected to a power source. Remove a launch fan cover. Clean the fan interior and the fan blades with a cloth. Place the fan cover and fasten with the screws. -
Page 33: Maintenance
DANGER MAGIC FX. TROUBLESHOOTING Always contact MAGIC FX if any malfunctions or errors occur that cannot be solved with the instructions as described in this manual. CORRECT DISPOSAL This symbol on the product and / or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products (WEEE) should not be mixed with general household waste. -
Page 34: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
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