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- Page 1 M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500 fog machine 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 08.02.2019, ID: 355877, 355990, 355991 (V5)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 19 Installation..............................20 Starting up..............................23 Connections and controls........................25 Operating..............................28 7.1 Manual control..........................31 7.2 Time-controlled operation...................... - Page 4 Table of contents Troubleshooting............................38 Cleaning............................... 40 Protecting the environment......................42 fog machine...
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Page 5: General Information
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500... -
Page 6: Further Information
General information 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
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. - Page 8 General information 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 information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – flammable substances. Warning – hot surface. Warning – suspended load. Warning - slip hazard. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500...
- Page 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. fog machine...
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Page 11: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to produce artificial fog by vaporising fog fluid. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. - Page 12 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. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
- Page 13 Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of burns from flammable liquids The use of flammable liquids in this device may cause severe burns and damage to property. Always use approved fog fluids. Never fill flammable liquids into the tank of the device. WARNING! Risk of burns The generated fog at the fog nozzle is hot and can cause burns.
- Page 14 Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of slipping caused by condensate Fog machines can produce condensate. Do not direct the fog to floors. Floors and surfaces can become slippery by condensed fog. Check regularly that all floors can be accessed without slipping hazard and remove any condensate, if necessary.
- Page 15 Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible respiratory problems The device can be operated safely only with the approved fog fluid. The use of other fluids can release toxic gases. Claims for damages caused by the use of non- approved fluids shall be excluded. Do not create fog in closed or poorly ventilated areas.
- Page 16 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
- Page 17 Safety instructions 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. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
- Page 18 Safety instructions General information about how The device was designed for use in professional event technology and works reliably when to safely operate fog machines used properly. Observe the following information: and hazers Follow all warnings in these operating instructions. Never leave the device running without supervision.
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Page 19: Features
Features Features This fog machine is suitable for use in clubs, bars, discotheques, on stages as well as for fire drills. Special features of the device: Control via DMX (3 channels) or the removable control panel Suitable for mobile use Large liquid container for the fog liquid M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500... -
Page 20: Installation
Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 21 Installation WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. The load capacity of trusses or other fixtures must be sufficient for the intended number of devices.
- Page 22 Installation Flying operation To fasten the unit in flying operation, thread the mounting and safety cables from the truss through the three safety eyes on the housing. 4 3 × safety eye (screw thread M6). fog machine...
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Page 23: Starting Up
Starting up Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. - Page 24 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.
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Page 25: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500... - Page 26 Connections and controls 1 Fog nozzle. 2 Fog fluid container with screw-cap. 3 Carrying handle. 4 3 × safety eye (screw thread M6). 5 Main switch and fuse holder. 6 [DMX INPUT] DMX input. 7 [DMX OUTPUT] DMX output. 8 [Minutes] Rotary control to set the interval between two fog blasts.
- Page 27 Connections and controls 10 [Volume] Rotary control to set the fog amount per blast. 11 Thumb screws for attaching the removable control panel. 12 On / off switch of the removable control panel. 13 Indicator LED. This LED lights red if no fog fluid is left in the liquid container. To reset the level sensor, fill the container with the approved fog fluid and switch the device on and off.
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Page 28: Operating
Possible damages caused by unsuitable fog fluid Fog liquids not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the fog fluids listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. First, make sure the unit is switched off. - Page 29 Operating Turning the unit on NOTICE! Fire hazard Do not operate the machine unattended. Connect the device to the mains and switch it on with the main switch. The green [Power] LED on the control panel lights up. As soon as the required operating temperature is reached, the green [READY] LED on the con‐ trol panel lights up.
- Page 30 Operating Dry-run protection An electronic protection circuit switches off the pump when the fluid container and hose are empty. If the protective circuit is tripped, refill the fog fluid and enable the protective circuit either on the DMX or as follows: Turn device off at main switch.
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Page 31: Manual Control
Operating 7.1 Manual control Pressing the switch[Manual] and turning the control [Volume] allows you to manually control the device without timer and DMX connection. The control [Volume] is used to regulate the amount of fog to be emitted. Please be aware that the manual control is deactivated during DMX operation! After removing the DMX-connection the fog emission can be manually reacti‐... -
Page 32: Function In 'Dmx' Mode
Operating 7.3 Function in ‘DMX’ mode Setting the DMX address Use the DIP switches of the device to set the desired DMX address between 1 and 512 (see the following figure). DMX channel allocation fog machine... - Page 33 Operating Channe Value Function Blast volume 0 … 10 no fog blast minimum fog blast maximum fog blast interval between two fog blasts 0 … 10 not lit 10 s 20 s 30 s 40 s … 2450 s M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500...
- Page 34 Operating Channe Value Function Fog blast duration 0 … 10 not lit … 245 s fog machine...
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Page 35: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications M-Fog 1000 M-Fog 1500 M-Fog 2500 Heater power 1000 W 1500 W 2500 W Warm-up time approx. 4 min approx. 7 min approx. 10 min Fluid container capacity Fog output approx. 240 m /min approx. 320 m /min approx. - Page 36 Technical specifications M-Fog 1000 M-Fog 1500 M-Fog 2500 Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm 5 mm × 20 mm 5 mm × 20 mm 6 A, 250 V, slow-blow 8 A, 250 V, slow-blow 12 A, 250 V, slow-blow Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Standing, flying operation...
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Page 37: M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog
Technical specifications Further information M-Fog 1000 M-Fog 1500 M-Fog 2500 DMX control Blast direction Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal Timer remote control On/Off remote control Radio remote control Light effect Suspension bracket M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500... -
Page 38: 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 39 3. Check if the protective circuit has been reset after tripping, see Ä ‘Dry-run protection’ on page 30. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. M-Fog 1000, M-Fog 1500, M-Fog 2500...
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Page 40: Cleaning
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 41 Cleaning Change to continuous operation and let the device produce fog for about 20 seconds. Insert the suction hose of the fog machine back into the fog fluid container and let the device again produce fog for about 20 seconds. This will rinse the lines. ð...
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Page 42: 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 44 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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