Stairville AFH-600 User Manual

Stairville AFH-600 User Manual

Stairville afh-600 hazer user manual

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  • Page 1 AFH-600 hazer 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 30.09.2013...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 13 Installation..............................14 Starting up..............................15 Connections and operating elements................... 18 Operating..............................23 Technical specifications........................29 Plug and connection assignments....................30 Troubleshooting............................31 Cleaning............................... 33 Protecting the environment......................35 AFH-600...
  • Page 4: General Notes

    General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • Page 5 NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. AFH-600...
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – flammable substances. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone. hazer...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. AFH-600...
  • Page 8 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. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug.
  • Page 9 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. AFH-600...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions WARNING! Health hazard caused by fog fluid handling Fog fluid does contain glycols complying with the regulations for foodstuffs. However, it may be harmful if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately. Keep fog fluid in a safe place.
  • Page 11 Keep the device away from naked flames. 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. AFH-600...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions 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. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features This hazer is suitable to be used in clubs, bars, discotheques and on stages. Special features of the device: Compact design Suitable for mobile use Large liquid container for the fog liquid AFH-600...
  • Page 14: 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 15: 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. AFH-600...
  • Page 16 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 17 Connect the DMX output of the master unit to the DMX input of the first slave unit. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave unit to the DMX input of the second slave unit and so on. AFH-600...
  • Page 18: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel hazer...
  • Page 19 Connections and operating elements 1 Haze aperture. 2 Fog fluid container with screw-cap. 3 Fog fluid feed line from fluid container to vaporiser. 4 Carrying handle. AFH-600...
  • Page 20 Connections and operating elements Rear panel hazer...
  • Page 21 5 OUT DMX output. 6 IN DMX input. 7 POWER IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power supply. 8 Display and control panel. Button [FUNC] Opens up the main menu. Button Decreases the displayed value by one. AFH-600...
  • Page 22 Connections and operating elements Button Increases the displayed value by one. Button [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 9 ON / OFF Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. hazer...
  • Page 23: Operating

    Open the screw-cap of the liquid container and fill in the fog fluid. Make sure that no fluid is spilled or gets into the device. The easiest way is using a funnel. The container capacity is 2.3 litre. Screw the cap firmly back on. AFH-600...
  • Page 24 Operating Turning the unit on NOTICE! Fire hazard Do not operate the machine unattended. Connect the device to the power grid and turn it on with the main switch. The unit is heating up and the display shows ‘UP’ . As soon as the required operating temperature is reached, the display shows a value between ‘F001’...
  • Page 25 ‘F001’ (no haze output) and ‘F100’ (maximum haze output). Press [ENTER] to confirm. To suspend haze output, press [FUNC], the display shows ‘read’ . To resume haze output, press [FUNC] again. The display shows the last selected value again. AFH-600...
  • Page 26 Operating Operating mode ‘Master / Salve’ This mode can only be selected when no DMX controller is connected and turned on. Press [FUNC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLNd’ . Press [ENTER]. Now you can use the arrow keys to choose from the following options: ‘NASt’...
  • Page 27 Turning the unit off Turn off the power using the main switch. Transport the device only when it is completely cooled down. To avoid leaking fog fluid during transport, you should transport the device only with empty fluid container. AFH-600...
  • Page 28 Operating Menu overview hazer...
  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    Fog fluid container capacity 2.3 l Warm-up time approx. 2 min Fuse 4 A / 250 V, fast-acting Power consumption 1290 W Dimensions (W × D × H) 290 mm × 450 mm × 265 mm Weight 5.5 kg AFH-600...
  • Page 30: 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 31: Troubleshooting

    1. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 2. Try using another DMX controller. 3. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuits. AFH-600...
  • 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. hazer...
  • Page 33: Cleaning

    Insert the suction hose of the hazer into the bottle with the fog machine cleaner. Connect the device to the mains and switch it on with the main switch. The unit is heating up and the display shows ‘UP’ . AFH-600...
  • Page 34 Cleaning As soon as the required operating temperature is reached, the display shows a value between ‘F001’ and ‘F100’ . The device is now operational. Use the arrow keys to set the value ‘F100’ for maximum haze output and let the device produce haze for about 20 seconds.
  • Page 35: Protecting The Environment

    Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. AFH-600...
  • Page 36 Notes hazer...
  • Page 37 Notes AFH-600...
  • Page 38 Notes hazer...
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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