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. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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 Hazer...
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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – flammable substances. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning - slip hazard. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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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 artifi‐ cial haze. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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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 fog or haze generated by the device may trigger smoke alarms. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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...
Place the device on a stable, fire-proof basis that is at least twice as large as the device. The device requires 20 cm clearance at the sides and above. The unit should be installed horizon‐ tally, a maximum deviation of 15° is allowed. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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 Hazer...
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Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front and rear panel ON/OFF DMX 3PIN ö & USE ONLY WITH A 250 V FUSE DMX 5PIN HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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7 Connection for the supply hose from the fluid container 8 Carrying handle 9 Retaining bracket 10 Slide-in compartment for the fluid container 11 Haze / fog nozzle 12 Adjustable flap for controlling the output angle HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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[VOLUME - PUMP/FAN] | Manual output. The device generates haze when you press TIMER PUMP/FAN the button. | exit button. Keep this button pressed for one second to turn off the device. 15 Button to switch between hazer and fogger operation HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
Open the screw-cap of the liquid container and fill in the fluid. Make sure that no fluid is spilled or gets into the device. The easiest way is using a funnel. Fill the fluid container not exceeding the upper limit of the level indicator. Screw the cap firmly back on. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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(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.
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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’...
1 … 100 %. Press [FUNCTION] again. The display shows ‘Fan Adjusting Volume: xxx %’ . Use the two arrow buttons to set the haze output intensity in a range 1 … 100 %. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
XLR chassis plug, 3-pin, 5-pin Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin, 5-pin Power consumption 750 W Supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 5 A, 250 V, fast-acting Degree of protection IP20 HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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10 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Blast direction variable Timer remote control ON/ OFF remote control Radio remote control Light effect Battery operation with retaining bracket HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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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 Hazer...
The display shows ‘Temperature is too HIGH’ Please send the device to our Service Center for inspection. 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 Hazer...
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 The cleaning is completed. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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