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thomann Stairville HZ-1500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 HZ-1500 Pro Touring Hazer DMX 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 21.12.2018, ID: 450663...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 18 Installation..............................19 Starting up..............................20 Connections and controls........................22 Operating..............................27 Technical specifications........................35 Plug and connection assignment....................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................43 hazer...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

  • 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

    General notes 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. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...

  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 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.
  • Page 9 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 10 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – flammable substances. Warning - slip hazard. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone. hazer...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to produce fine haze by vaporising hazer 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 appliance can cause serious burns and prop‐ erty damages. Use only approved hazer fluids. Never fill flammable liquids into the container of the device. WARNING! Risk of slipping caused by condensate Hazer can produce condensate.
  • Page 14 Safety instructions WARNING! Health hazard when handling hazer fluid Hazer fluid contains glycols, which meet the requirements for food products. Nev‐ ertheless, fluid is harmful if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention. Keep hazer fluid in a safe place.
  • Page 15 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 16 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 17 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.

  • Page 18: Features

    Features Features This hazer is suitable to be used in clubs, bars, discotheques and on stages. Special features of the device: Control via DMX-512 and via buttons and display on the unit Fast heating-up Continuous haze output without reheating up to 50 % output Precise regulation of the haze emission Compact design Specifically designed for touring use...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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. Make sure that the hose for the hazer fluid is firmly connected to the device and to the fluid container.
  • Page 21 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 22: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Flight case 1 Ventilation opening hazer...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls Control panel HZ-1500 Pro Touring Hazer DMX...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 2 Fastening piece for hazer fluid hose 3 Haze nozzle 4 [DMX 3PIN OUT] DMX output, 3-pin 5 [DMX 3PIN IN] DMX input, 3-pin 6 Display 7 [FUNCTION] Opens the settings menu. Increases the displayed value by one and selects menu items. During operation: Increases the amount of haze.
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 10 Fan Press and hold the button for 1 second: The current function of the device is stopped. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds: The device performs a self-cleaning (dura‐ tion about 5 minutes) and is then switched to standby mode. 12 [VOLUME PUMP/FAN] Activates the haze emission in continuous operation.
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 16 [DMX 5PIN IN] DMX input, 5-pin 17 [DMX 5PIN OUT] DMX output, 5-pin hazer...

  • Page 27: Operating

    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 switched off.
  • Page 28 Operating Turning the unit on NOTICE! Fire hazard Do not operate the machine unattended. Connect the device to the mains power grid and turn it on with the main switch. The display shows the software version (display shows ‘HZ-1500 version V0.1’ ). During the heat-up time of approx.
  • Page 29 Operating Main menu When the device is ready, you can access the menu functions and set the desired values of the functions. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly until the desired submenu is displayed. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired value. ð...
  • Page 30 Operating Haze blast duration Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Duration time set: 10S’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 600 seconds (display shows ‘1S… 600S’ ). ð The desired value is applied. Haze amount Press [FUNCTION] until the display shows ‘Timer Smoke Volume Out: 50%’...
  • Page 31 Operating Fan power Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Fan Adjusting speed: 100%’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 100 percent (display shows ‘1%… 100%’ ). ð The desired value is applied. Operating mode ‘DMX’ Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX address set: 1’...
  • Page 32 Operating DMX assignment Channel Value Function Setting the amount of haze 0…255 No haze output (0 %) to maximum haze output (100 %) Setting the blower power 0…255 Minimum blower power (0 %) to maximum blower power (100 %) Haze output in continuous oper‐ ation Press [ON/OFF] until the display shows ‘Machine Ready’...
  • Page 33 Operating Haze output in interval opera‐ tion Press [ON/OFF] until the display shows ‘Machine Ready’ . Press [TIMER] to activate haze output in interval operation. ð The display shows the values set in the menu for the interval between two blasts (display shows ‘Interval: 1S…600S’...
  • Page 34 Operating Turning the unit off Press to exit all functions and put the device into standby mode. ð The device performs a self-cleaning to rid the hose and nozzle of fluid residues. This process takes about 5 minutes. Do not interrupt this process. When the cleaning process is completed, the display shows the message ‘Please power off’...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Fluid container capacity Fluid consumption 12 ml/min @ 100 % emission Warm-up time approx. 50 s (± 20 s) Heater power 1450 W For burst duration, max. continuously @ max. 50 % output volume, adjust‐ able from 1…100 % Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz...

  • Page 36: 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 37 Plug and connection assignment DMX connections 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+)

  • 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: hazer...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work Check the mains connection and main fuse. No haze output 1. Check the fluid level of the hazer fluid. 2. Switch the device off and check the hose that leads into the fluid container for flow.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. hazer...

  • Page 41: Cleaning

    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 42 Cleaning Switch the unit to continuous operation and let it produce fog / haze for about 20 sec‐ onds. Insert the suction hose of the device back into the fluid container and let the device again produce fog / haze for about 20 seconds. This will rinse the lines. ð...

  • Page 43: 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 Notes hazer...
  • Page 45 Notes HZ-1500 Pro Touring Hazer DMX...
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  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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