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thomann STAIRVILLE AF-180 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX fog machine user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 09.02.2015, ID: 334044 (V2)

  • 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....................... 9 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 17 Installation..............................18 Starting up..............................19 Connections and controls........................21 Operating..............................28 Technical specifications........................36 Plug and connection assignments....................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................43 fog machine...

  • Page 5: General Information

    General information General information 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 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. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
  • Page 8 General information 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. Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information 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. 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.
  • Page 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – flammable substances. Warning – hot surface. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone. fog machine...

  • 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 condensation Fog machines can produce condensation. Do not direct the fog to floors. Floors and surfaces can become slippery by condensed fog. Check at regular intervals whether it is possible to walk on the floors without a slipping hazard, and, if necessary, remove the condensation.
  • 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. 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.

  • Page 17: Features

    Features Features This fog machine is suitable for use in clubs, bars, discotheques and on stages Special features of this device: Coloured fog effects by integrated LEDs Control via DMX (7 channels) Manual control via remote control (included) Vertically and horizontally usable Suitable for mobile use due to compact design AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device 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 19: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables.
  • Page 20 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 21: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Side view, device is lying AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 1 Carrying handle. 2 Fog fluid container with screw-cap. 3 Fastening screws for the safety bracket of the fog fluid container. 4 9 × colour LEDs (3 × red, 3 × green, 3 × blue). 5 Fog nozzle. fog machine...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls Bottom 6 Fog / light aperture. 7 Safety bracket for the fog fluid container. 8 Liquid level indicator. 9 Fan. AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls Rear view device is lying 10 [ON | OFF] Power switch. Switches the device on and off. 11 Control panel. 12 [DMX IN] DMX input. fog machine...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 13 [DMX OUT] DMX output. 14 [MANUAL SWITCH] Button for manually triggering the fog burst. 15 [WIRE CONTROLLER] Connection for the supplied wired remote control. 16 [POWER] Connection for the power supply. AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls Control panel 18 Display. 19 [ENTER] Button to select a menu option and to confirm the entered values. Key to page down in the menu system, and to increase the displayed value. fog machine...
  • Page 27 Connections and controls Key to page up in the menu system, and to decrease the displayed value. 22 [FUNC] Button to open the menu control. Remote control 23 Standby indicators. When the remote control is connected to the device, these two LEDs indicate that the unit has reached the operating temperature required for fog generation.

  • 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 disconnected from the mains.
  • 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. During the warm-up time of about 3 minutes (± 30 s) the display shows ‘UP’ . Once the device is operational, the display will change to ‘rEAD’...
  • Page 30 Operating Operating mode ‘Manual con‐ This mode can only be selected when no DMX controller is connected and turned on. trol’ In this mode, the fog output can be triggered and deactivated using the [MANUAL SWITCH] or via the remote control. Use the button [MANUAL SWITCH] on the device and the manual fog trigger button on the remote control ( Ä...
  • Page 31 Operating Display Colour setting ‘oFF’ LEDs off ‘Co1’ Red steady light ‘Co2’ Green steady light ‘Co3’ Blue steady light ‘Co4’ Red / green steady light ‘Co5’ Red / blue steady light ‘Co6’ Blue / green steady light ‘Co7’ Red / green / blue steady light ‘Auto’...
  • Page 32 Operating Manual control via remote con‐ If the device is not controlled by DMX you can trigger and regulate the fog output with the red trol push button on the remote control. When you release the button, or after about 6 seconds the device stops the fog output.
  • Page 33 Operating DMX assignment Channe Value Function Amount of fog 0…9 No fog output (0 %) 10…255 Fog output (100 %) Brightness of all LEDs 0…255 LEDs off to maximum brightness Colour effect 0…20 All LEDs off 21…35 Red steady light 36…50 Green steady light 51…65...
  • Page 34 Operating Channe Value Function 81…95 Red / blue steady light 96…110 Blue / green steady light 111…127 Red / green / blue steady light 128…255 Automatic colour change, all LEDs, increasing speed Stroboscope effect 0…9 Stroboscope effect off 10…255 Stroboscope effect from slow to fast Intensity colour effect red 0…255 Red LEDs off to maximum brightness when channel 3 ≤...
  • Page 35 Operating Channe Value Function Intensity colour effect blue 0…255 Blue LEDs off to maximum brightness when channel 3 ≤ 20 Turning the unit off Turn off the power using the main switch. Transport the device only when it is completely cooled down.

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Fluid container capacity 2.5 l Fluid consumption approx. 40 ml / min Warm-up time 3 min (± 30 s) Heater power 820 W For burst duration, max. approx. 6 s Charging time between fog bursts approx. 6 s Fog burst reach 3 m (±...
  • Page 37 Technical specifications Power consumption 850 W Dimensions (W × D × H) 190 mm × 340 mm × 300 mm Weight 8.9 kg AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX...

  • Page 38: Plug And Connection Assignments

    Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments 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 39: 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: Symptom Remedy The unit does not work Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No haze output 1.
  • 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. fog machine...

  • Page 41: 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 42 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...
  • Page 43 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.
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  • Page 45 Notes AF-180 LED Fogger Co2 FX...
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  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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