Safety information........................3 Product overview ........................6 Product description........................ 6 Features at a glance ......................6 Quick Start ..........................7 Setting up..........................7 Making fog ..........................7 Installation and setting up ......................8 Location ..........................8 AC power ..........................8 Setting up..........................
Safety information The following symbols are used to identify important safety information: Caution! Safety Caution! Burn Danger! Caution! Fire hazard. Risk of hazard. Hot Hazardous hazard. personal injury. surface. Do not voltage. Contact touch. will cause electric shock. Warning! This product is not for household use. It presents risks of injury due to electric shock, burns, falls and respiratory problems! Read this manual before operating the machine, follow the safety precautions listed below, and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the...
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• Do not remove the covers or attempt to repair a faulty machine. Refer any service not described in this manual to Martin. • Do not operate the machine if any parts are damaged, defective or missing. • Moisture and electricity do not mix. Do not aim smoke output at electrical connections or devices.
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P r e v e n t i n g b r e a t h i n g p r o b l e m s • A smoke machine can operate safely only with the smoke fluid it is designed for.
P r o d u c t d e s c r i p t i o n The Jem ZR44 Hi-Mass™ is a reliable and highly efficient fogger capable of precise fog delivery from subtle to massive. Ideal for a variety of settings from...
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 smoke output.
Installation and setting up DANGER! DO NOT operate the smoke machine until you have read and observed all the precautions listed under “Safety information” on page 3. L o c a t i o n The smoke machine may be located on the floor or may be suspended using the flying bracket.
Check that the local AC voltage is appropriate, as indicated on the machine’s serial number label. If your AC voltage is outside the appropriate range, do not use the machine. Contact Martin Service for assistance. S e t t i n g u p Fill the fluid tank with MARTIN-approved fluid (see page 13).
Control settings O v e r v i e w The unit is controlled using the remote control. You can control it in these ways: • Manual firing by holding down the FOG button • Automatic fog bursts using a repeating timer M a n u a l f i r i n g Hold down the FOG button.
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 smoke machine. C o n n e c t i o n The smoke machine provides both 3 &...
S e t t i n g t h e D M X a d d r e s s Each unit on a DMX system must be allocated an address so that the DMX controller can send separate commands to the unit. On the smoke machine, the DMX address is set using the bank of switches (“dip switches”) on the back panel next to the DMX connectors.
Fog fluid types The following types of Martin/Jem fog fluid are suitable for use in this machine. Each produces a different effect as described below. Martin supplies high quality fog fluids that are based on ultra-pure deionized water. Use only the following genuine Martin/Jem fog fluids.
Basic service Before servicing the smoke machine, read and observe all the precautions listed in “Safety information” on page 3. Any service not described in this section must be carried out by a Martin service technician. C l e a n i n g Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and dirt build-up will degrade performance and cause overheating and damage to the machine that is not covered by the product warranty.
Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Machine not at operating Wait 10 to 15 minutes temperature Machine will not produce fog Ensure mains power switch Machine not powered up or when remote control Fog on, enable heaters by heaters disabled button pressed pressing FOG Output level control set to...
Specifications Physical Length: 685 mm (27.0 in.) Width: 345 mm (13.6 in.) Height: 225 mm (8.9 in.) Dry weight: 19 kg (41.9 lbs.) Performance Max. fog output (approx.): 1200 m Max. operating time at full output (approx.) Operating time: Continuous, automatic level adjustment Warm-up time (approx.): 10 minutes Control and Programming Control options: Onboard analogue remote control (Supplied), Multi-Function...
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