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Summary of Contents for American Safety & SmokeMaker SmokeMaker ZR Series
- Page 1 ZV ZR45 SmokeMaker user manual...
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Page 2: Dimensions/Legal
ZV ZR45 SmokeMaker™ ™ © 2017 American Safety & Health Promotions LTD and Martin Professional™ ApS. Information subject to change without notice. American Safety & Health Promotions LTD and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct or indirect loss, consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of, inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Dimensions/Legal ........................Contents ............................ Safety information ........................Product overview ........................Product description ......................... Features at a glance ....................... Product details ........................Quick Start ..........................Setting up ..........................Making fog ..........................Installation and Setting Up ....................... Location ..........................AC power .......................... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety information Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The following symbols are used to identify important safety information: Caution Caution! Danger! Caution Safety Burn Hazardous Fire hazard. Risk hazard. Hot voltage. hazard. of severe surface. - Page 5 • This machine is not waterproof and should not be exposed to wet outdoor conditions. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid. Do not expose to high-pressure water jets. • Do not spill fluid over or inside the machine. If fluid is spilled, disconnect AC power and clean with a damp cloth.
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Page 6: Preventing Breathing Problems
capable of bearing a static suspended load that is ten times the weight of the machine and all installed accessories. • Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened. • Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing, servicing or moving the machine. -
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview P r o d u c t d e s c r i p t i o n The ZV ZR45 SmokeMaker™ provides a uniquely flexible and convenient solution to a wide range of fog requirements whether permanently installed or taken on the road. -
Page 8: Product Details
Product Details ZV ZR45 SmokeMaker™ Integral hanging bracket Fluid container Fluid pipe connection Integrated digital remote control Mains power DMX input switch and output Mains fuse Mains power connector If suspending overhead: Loop safety cable under hanging bracket and secure Fog output nozzle WARNING! -
Page 9: Quick Start
Quick Start You are no doubt eager to switch on the machine and try it out by making a lot of fog. This section tells you how to do that. However, please also make the time to read the safety and servicing instructions in the remainder of this manual. S e t t i n g u p Locate the machine in a suitably large area with nothing in front of the fog output. -
Page 10: Installation And Setting Up
Installation and Setting Up DANGER! DO NOT operate the machine until you have read and observed all the precautions listed under “Safety information” on page 4. L o c a t i o n The ZV ZR45 SmokeMaker™ machine is designed to be located on the floor or may be suspended using the fitted hanging bracket. -
Page 11: Setting Up
Before connecting the machine to power, verify that the AC supply is adequately dimensioned for the current draw of the machine. 1200W 220-240V EU / 1050W 100-130V US 1550W 220-240V EU / 1450W 100-130V US 2100W 220-240V EU / 1800W 100-130V US Check that the local AC voltage is appropriate, as indicated on the machine’s serial number label. -
Page 12: Control Settings
Control Settings O v e r v i e w The integrated digital remote control on the rear of the machine allows you to configure it using option menus. The integrated digital remote control may be removed from the unit and used as a handheld remote control by removing the two hand wheel bolts either side of the display. -
Page 13: Setting The Timer
If you want to temporarily change the fog density, do not press Enter. The fog setting will go back to its stored value next time the machine is powered up. This applies to all options. Setting the Timer Set the RUN TIME and OFF TIME values from the menu. Then select the TIMER option from the RUN MODE menu. -
Page 14: Priming The Machine After Fluid Out
Use the Up/Down buttons to select RECEIVE (slave unit) or SEND (master unit). Press the Enter button to store the link setting. The machine should be set to SEND only if it is running as a master. If running as a slave, stand-alone or DMX controlled it should be set to RECEIVE. If a machine set to SEND is connected to an active DMX system, the DMX will be corrupted causing flickering of lights and other strange symptoms. - Page 15 The factory settings are: option setting FOG LEVEL TIMER ON 10 seconds TIMER OFF 20 seconds RUN MODE STANDBY BACK LIGHT NORM LINK MODE RECEIVE PRIME TEMPERATURE* NORM *ZV ZR45 Only ! 1 5...
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Page 16: Dmx Control
DMX Control O v e r v i e w DMX is a digital control system widely used in entertainment and architectural lighting. Any controller meeting the DMX-512 standard may be used to control and program the fog output of the ZV ZR45 SmokeMaker™ machine. When a DMX signal is present, the ZV ZR45 SmokeMaker™... -
Page 17: Optional Plc Interface Control
Optional PLC Interface Control O v e r v i e w An Optional PLC interface is available that will replace the DMX functionality of the machine and provide analog control of fog output (on and off) and fog flow rate (0-100%) or can trigger a preset flow rate. -
Page 18: Approved Fog Fluid Types
Approved Fog Fluid Types The ZV ZR45 SmokeMaker™ machine must only be used with the American Safety & SmokeMaker/JEM fluids listed below. American Safety & SmokeMaker supplies high quality fog fluids that are based on ultra-pure deionized water. No other fluid is suitable for use. Pro Smoke Studio Fluid ( DX mix ) In a studio or theatre environment, a lighter, faster dispersing fog is often preferred. -
Page 19: Temperature Menu
T e m p e r a t u r e M e n u The different fluid types listed require correct selection of the relevant temperature setting in the TEMPERATURE sub-menu of the SETTINGS menu. Select the required temperature and press Enter to store. The selected temperature setting will remain after power off and is indicated on the display whilst in standby (TEMP=NORM) and also shows during manual operation/DMX control (T=N). -
Page 20: Pro Clean Supreme Fluid
P r o C l e a n S u p r e m e F l u i d Specially designed for optimum performance while providing longevity of the heat exchanger, Pro Clean Supreme is the ultimate cleaning solution for American Safety &... -
Page 21: Basic Service
Basic Service Before servicing the ZV ZR45 SmokeMaker machines, read and observe all the precautions listed in “Safety information” on page 4. Any service not described in this section must be carried out by a American Safety & SmokeMaker™ service technician. http://www.americansafetyandsmokemaker.com/contact-us.html C l e a n i n g Excessive dust, fog fluid, and dirt build-up will degrade performance and cause... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Machine not at operating Wait until HEAT message no temperature longer shown Machine will not produce FOG option set to 0 Increase setting fog when control panel set Machine in timer mode and Increase setting to CONTINUOUS or fog TIMER ON set to 0 button pressed... -
Page 23: Status Messages
Status Messages message reason The heaters are Off, the unit is shut down. HEAT The unit is heating up to operating temperature. The heater is at operating temperature, but Fog is not turned READY on (RUN set to STANDBY). The heater is at operating temperature and the unit is under DMX control. -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Physical ZV ZR45 Length ..................602 mm (23.1 in.) Width ...................395 mm (15.6 in.) Height..................306 mm (12.1 in.) Height with hanging bracket ............393 mm (15.5 in.) Weight, dry ...................17.7 kg (39.1 lb.) Weight, filled.................22.7 kg (50.0 lb.) Performance ZV ZR45 Coverage volume ……………………………………1300 m³... -
Page 25: Installation
DMX channels ....................... DMX compliance ..........ANSI E1.11 - USITT DMX512-A compliance..............ANSI/ESTA E1.20 Construction Housing..................Steel & aluminium Hanging bracket.......Integrated yoke with safety attachment point Color....................... Black Heat exchanger, ZV ZR45 EU ........2000 W, thermally protected Heat exchanger, ZV ZR45 US ........1800 W, thermally protected Fluid pump, AV ZR45 ........ - Page 26 Thermal Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max)..........40°C (104°F) Exterior surface temperature, steady state, at 20°C ambient ....30°C (86°F) Max nozzle temperature..............290°C (554°F) Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min) ..........5°C (41°F) Approvals EU Model EU safety: ..............EN 60 335-1+A15, EN62233 EU EMC: ....................EN61000-6-3 EU Immunity: ..................EN 61000-6-1 Australia/NZ (pending) ..................RCM...
- Page 27 Disposing of this product American Safety & SmokeMaker products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), as amended by Directive 2003/108/EC, where applicable. Help preserve the environment! Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life.
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