Safety information........................3 Product overview ........................6 Product description........................ 6 Features at a glance ......................6 Product details ........................7 Quick Start ..........................8 Setting up..........................8 Making haze........................... 8 Installation and setting up ......................9 Location ..........................9 AC power ..........................9 Setting up..........................
Do not spill fluid over or inside the machine. If fluid is spilled, disconnect AC power and clean with a damp cloth. If fluid is spilled onto electronic parts, take the system out of service and contact Martin for advice. Safety information...
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• Do not remove the covers or attempt to repair a faulty machine. Refer any service not described in this manual to Martin. • Do not operate the machine if any parts are damaged, defective or missing. • Moisture and electricity do not mix. Do not aim smoke output at electrical connections or devices.
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P r e v e n t i n g b r e a t h i n g p r o b l e m s • A smoke machine can operate safely only with the smoke fluid it is designed for.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Magnum 2500HZ from Martin. Details of the full range of Martin products are available on our website at www.martin.com. F e a t u r e s a t a g l a n c e •...
P r o d u c t d e t a i l s Heat (Red) / Ready (Green) indicators Remote / machine link sockets DMX address selection switches Power inlet plug Main power Hinged door to switch fluid compartment DMX through DMX input socket...
Locate the machine in a suitably large area with nothing in front of the haze output. Fill the fluid tank with MARTIN-approved haze fluid (see page 18). The fluid compartment is opened by pulling outwards on the cover (pull using a finger in the round hole).
“Safety information” on page 3. L o c a t i o n The Magnum 2500HZ should be located on a solid surface such as the floor. The machine can operate in any orientation from 30 degrees upwards to 30 degrees downwards.
S e t t i n g u p Fill the fluid tank with MARTIN-approved haze fluid (see page 18). The fluid compartment is opened by pulling outwards on the cover (pull using a finger in the round hole). The cover is held closed by a magnetic catch and hinges upwards.
Control settings O v e r v i e w Output level / timer programming knob Machine ready to fog light Machine heating light Fog / Timer engage button Timer On light Timer Off light Timer set button The unit is controlled using the remote control. You can control it in these ways: •...
1. Press the TIMER SET button. The ON light will flash. You are now setting the On/Run time. 2. Turn the knob to the required “run” time, as shown on the outer scale of the knob (OFF – 255 seconds). 3.
P r i m i n g t h e m a c h i n e a f t e r f l u i d o u t If the machine runs out of fluid it may not pump properly after refilling the fluid due to airlocks in the fluid pipes.
W h a t t h e s t a t u s l i g h t s m e a n The four lights on the remote have the following functions. The red “HEAT” light and the green “READY” light are also duplicated on the rear of the machine itself.
The Magnum 2500HZ requires the optional DMX control module to allow DMX operation. C o n n e c t i o n The Magnum 2500HZ provides a 3-pin XLR plug and socket on the rear panel for DMX connection. The wiring is shown below. Connector pin...
Each unit on a DMX system must be allocated an address so that the DMX controller can send separate commands to the unit. On the Magnum 2500HZ, the DMX address is set using the bank of switches (“dip switches”) on the back panel next to the DMX connectors.
Fluid types The following types of Martin/Jem haze fluid are suitable for use in this machine. Martin supplies high quality haze fluids that are based on ultra-pure deionized water. Use only the following genuine Martin/Jem haze fluids. No other fluid is suitable for use.
Clean the outer casing with a damp cloth only. F u s e r e p l a c e m e n t The main fuse for the Magnum 2500HZ is located on the electronics board inside the unit.
Shutting down the machine IMPORTANT: To ensure both the performance and life of you Magnum 2500Hz is maximised the following procedures should always be followed. S h u t d o w n p r o c e d u r e When shutting down the machine, always allow a 5 minute period with the output set at zero, before removing the power.
F i t t i n g t h e D M X d e c o d e r m o d u l e The optional DMX decoder replaces the blanking plate on the rear of the Magnum 2500HZ. DANGER! Disconnect the power supply before removing the blanking plate.
Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Machine not at operating Wait 10 to 15 minutes temperature Machine will not produce Ensure mains power switch Machine not powered up or haze when remote control on, enable heaters by heaters disabled Fog button pressed pressing FOG Output level control set to Increase setting...
Specifications P h y s i c a l Length ......................455mm Width ......................285mm Height......................280mm Dry weight ....................11.9Kg P e r f o r m a n c e Effect coverage ..................2500m /min Operating time ..................continuous Warm up time ..................6-8 minutes Safety device..................DTP device C o n t r o l a n d p r o g r a m m i n g Control options ........
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DMX decoder module ................P/N 91612011 O r d e r i n g i n f o r m a t i o n Martin Magnum 2500HZ 120V ............P/N 92225400 Martin Magnum 2500HZ 230V ............P/N 92225450 Martin Magnum 2500HZ Remote control ..........P/N 92765033 Specifications...
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