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  • Page 1 VF-1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX Fog Machine...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 11.12.2023, ID: 362289 (V7)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 11 Installation..............................12 Starting up..............................13 Connections and controls........................15 Operation..............................18 7.1 Remote control functions......................20 7.2 “DMX” operating mode......................... 21 Technical specifications........................

  • Page 4: General Information

    Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document.
  • Page 5 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 6 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – hot surface. Warning - slip hazard. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone. VF-1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX Fog Machine...

  • Page 7: 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 8 Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Always use proper ready-made insulated triple-core mains cable with a safety plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible respiratory problems due to fog fluid! Fog fluid can lead to respiratory problems in case of prolonged exposure and in certain people. Using unsuitable fluids can generate toxic gases. Do not use any fog fluids other than the ones approved for the device. Any claims for compensation for damages caused by using non-approved fluids are excluded.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to installation of a wrong fuse! Using fuses of a different type than compatible with the device may cause a fire and seriously damage the device. Only use fuses of the same type. Observe the labelling on the device casing and the information in the "Technical data” chapter. NOTICE! Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet! The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains...

  • Page 11: Features

    Features Features Professional vertical fog machine for producing spectacular fog effects in clubs, bars, discothe‐ ques and on stages. Special features of the device: Control via DMX-512 (one channel) or via the supplied remote control Adjustable fog output volume and intervals Suitable for mobile use Specially developed pump system for fog output up to five metres VF-1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX...

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer.
  • Page 14 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 15: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Top view ö 1 Carrying handle 2 Fog fluid container with screw-cap 3 Fog nozzle VF-1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX Fog Machine...
  • Page 16 Connections and controls Connections PUSH VF-1200 Voltage: 230V~50Hz Watt: max.1250W Fuse: F8AL250V & 4 [REMOTE CONTROL] | Connection for the receiver of the wireless remote control (available as an option, item no. 464052) 5 [ON | OFF] | Main switch for turning the device on and off. 6 [POWER | FUSE] | Rubber panel plug with fuse holder for the power supply 7 DIP switch for setting the DMX address 8 [WIRE CONTROL] | Connection for the wired remote control...
  • Page 17 Connections and controls Remote control 11 [TIMER] | Press this button to turn the timer function on or off. In this mode, the set amount of haze / air is output in certain intervals. The corresponding LED lights up while the function is enabled.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Damage to the device due to the use of unsuitable fog fluids! Fog fluids 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 device is switched off.
  • Page 19 Operation Switching on the device NOTICE! Risk of undetected fires in the absence of supervision! There is a general risk of fire when operating the device. If the appliance is left unattended, fires can go undetected and cause great damage. Never operate the device unattended.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Functions

    Operation 7.1 Remote control functions When the device is not controlled via DMX, it supports the following operating modes that can be selected with the remote control: Manual operation with maximum fog volume Press the [MANUAL] push button. This mode takes precedence over all others. This means that you don't have to stop the timer function and continuous operation before you press the button.

  • Page 21: Dmx" Operating Mode

    Operation 7.2 “DMX” operating mode Setting the DMX address Use the DIP switches of the device to set the required DMX address between 1 and 512 (see the following figure). DMX Address Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1|2|4|8|1|3|6|1|2 6|2|4|2|5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...
  • Page 22 Operation DMX channel assignment Channe Value Function 0 … 255 No fog output to maximum fog output VF-1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX Fog Machine...

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Heater power 1.200 W Warm-up time approx. 4 min Fluid container capacity 2.5 l Fluid consumption approx. 76 ml/min Fog blast duration, max. Fog blast capacity approx. 150 m /min Charging time between fog blasts Fog blast reach 4 …...
  • Page 24 Technical specifications Supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 8 A, 250 V, fast blow International Protection Rating IP20 Dimensions (W × H × D) 305 mm × 170 mm × 390 mm Weight 6.6 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C...
  • Page 25 Technical specifications Further information Approved fog fluids Stairville FAST-FOG (item no. 209054) Stairville E-M Fluid (item no. 121307) Stairville E Fluid (item no. 105454) Stairville E-C Fluid (item no. 105455) Stairville E-HD Fluid (item no. 105456) DMX control Battery operation Blast direction Vertical Timer remote control included...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    3. Check whether the electronic protection circuit has been reset after tripping. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. VF-1200 DMX VertiFog CO2 FX Fog Machine...

  • Page 27: 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 28 Cleaning Fan grids 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.

  • Page 29: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 30 Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.
  • Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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