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Stairville RED Fog 3000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 18.01.2024, ID: 577562...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 11 Installation..............................12 Starting up..............................13 Connections and controls........................15 Operation..............................19 7.1 Basic settings............................. 22 7.2 Manual control..........................26 Technical specifications........................28 Troubleshooting............................31 Cleaning............................... 33 Protecting the environment......................35 RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 4: General Information

    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. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 5 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. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 6 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – hot surface. Warning - slip hazard. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    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 when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 8 Never ingest fog fluid and avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental ingestion of or eye contact with fog fluid: Do not induce vomiting if swallowed. Thoroughly rinse the eyes with water upon contact. Get immediate medical attention. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 9 Only operate the device from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). As a precaution, disconnect the device from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 10 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. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 11: Features

    (item no. 464052, not included in the scope of delivery) Suitable for mobile use Stairville fluid tanks can be placed directly into the device Two carrying handles for easy handling Protection circuit prevents the fluid pump from running dry...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Place the device on a flat, stable surface that is at least twice as large as the device. The device should be installed horizontally, with a maximum deviation of 15°. The device requires a 50 cm clearance on the sides and above. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 13: Starting Up

    If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer. Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or ampli‐ fiers. Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 14 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). RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 15: Connections And Controls

    Keep at least 50 cm distance! Verbrennungsgefahr! Heiße Auslassdüse! mind. 50 cm Abstand halten! Power Switch Fuse / Sicherung Power in 15 A 250V 220 - 240V ~ 50/60 Hz ö 1 Fog nozzle 2 Carrying handle RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 16 [FUNCTION] | Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. [TIMER] | Starts timer-controlled operation. [VOLUME/PUMP/FAN] | Starts manual operation. | Increases the displayed value by one. | Decreases the displayed value by one. | Closes a menu item. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 17 14 The LED indicates that the device has reached the operating temperature necessary to produce fog. 15 DIP switch for setting the device ID between 1 and 4. Set the switch corresponding to the required ID to ‘ON’ . RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 18 Radio remote control (optional) 16 [1], [2], [3], [4] | Button for manually triggering the fog blast on one device at a time. [1] controls the devices with ID 1, [2] those with ID 2 and so on. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 19: Operation

    First, make sure the device is switched off. Open the screw cap of the fluid container and fill in the fog fluid or place a Stairville fluid tank in the device. When filling in the fluid, make sure that no fog fluid is spilled or gets into the device.
  • Page 20 During operation, always ensure that there is sufficient fog fluid in the fluid container. The built-in protection circuit prevents the fluid pump from running dry RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 21: Dry-Run Protection

    Turn the device off using the main switch and disconnect it from the grid. Top up fog fluid or place a new Stairville fluid tank in the device. Connect the device to the power grid again and turn it on with the main switch.

  • Page 22: Basic Settings

    No fog blast 1…255 Fog blast between 1% and 100% Please note that manual control is deactivated when operating with DMX. After removing the DMX connection, the fog output can be activated again manually on the device. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 23 ð The selection is applied automatically. The ‘NonStop’ (continuous operation) setting makes it possible to blast fog without interruption for a maximum of five minutes. to exit the settings menu. The display shows ‘Machine Ready’ . Press RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 24 1 s and 600 s. ð The selection is applied automatically. The interval between two fog blasts must be at least 10 seconds. Press to exit the settings menu. The display shows ‘Machine Ready’ . RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 25 1 s and 600 s. ð The selection is applied automatically. The fog blast must be at least 10 seconds long. Press to exit the settings menu. The display shows ‘Machine Ready’ . RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 26: Manual Control

    ð The set amount of fog is emitted regardless of the other settings. Press to switch off manual operation. Please note that manual control is deactivated when operating with DMX. After removing the DMX connection, the fog output can be activated again manually on the device. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 27: Time-Controlled Operation

    If the device is not controlled via DMX, you can control the fog blast using the buttons [A]…[D] on the remote control. [A] controls the devices with ID 1, [B] those with ID 2 and so on. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    695 mm Input connections Power supply Lockable input socket (Power Twist) DMX control XLR panel plug, 3-pin XLR panel plug, 5-pin Radio remote control DIN socket, 5-pin receiver Output connections DMX control XLR panel socket, 3-pin RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 29 International Protection IP20 Rating Mounting options Upright Dimensions (W × H × D) 285 mm × 290 mm × 695 mm Weight 14.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 30: Further Information

    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 Blast direction Horizontal Timer remote control included...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    2. Switch off the device and check that fluid can flow through the hose that leads into the fluid container. 3. Check whether the electronic protection circuit has been reset after tripping, Ä ‘Dry-run protection’ on page 21. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 33: 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 produce again fog for about 20 seconds. This will rinse the lines. ð Cleaning is complete. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 34 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. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...

  • Page 35: Protecting The Environment

    Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging. Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 36 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. RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 37 Notes RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 38 Notes RED Fog 3000 Fog Machine...
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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