Antari M-8 Manuale utente
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2013 Antari Lighting and Effects Ltd
M-8 FOG MACHINE
USER MANUAL
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Antari M-8 Stage Fog Machine
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ANTARI FOG MACHINE
Thank you for choosingAntari Fog Machine. You now own a rugged and powerful
state-of-the-art machine. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all of the
instructions. By following the suggestions found in this user manual, you can look forward to
the reliable and satisfactory performance of yourANTARI FOG MACHINE for years to come.
Please follow these operation, safety and maintenance instructions to ensure a long
and safe life for your fog machine.
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the machine from the electric supply before refilling liquid,
cleaning or performing maintenance on the machine.
-Danger of Electric Shock
-Keep this device dry.
-Always use 3-prong grounded electrical outlet for all power voltage. Prior to use take care to
determine that the unit is installed at the rated voltage.
-Always unplug your ANTARI FOG MACHINE before filling its tank.
-Always keep the fog machine in flat position.
-Turn off or unplug the machine when not in use.
-If moisture, water or fog liquid gets inside the machine, immediately use.
-Turn off or unplug the machine when not in use.
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-If moisture, water or fog liquid gets inside the machine, immediately unplug the unit and
wipe off and keep it dry.
-No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to your ANTARI dealer or other qualified Service
personnel.
Danger of Burns
-Structural modification inside the machine is not allowed at anytime, please do not attempt
to modify the machine by removing the cover, other wise burns may result.
-Never leave the unit running unattended.
-Never aim the output nozzle directly at people or animals.
-Fog machine output is very hot. Avoid coming with in 60cm of the output nozzle during
operating.
-Locate the fog machine in a well-ventilated area. Never cover the unit’s vents. In order to
guarantee adequate ventilation, allow a free air space of at least 20 cm around the sides
and top of the unit.
-Never aim the output nozzle at open flames.
-The output nozzle becomes very hot during operation (200℃). Keep flammable materials at
least 50cm away from the nozzle.
-Always allow your ANTARI FOG MACHINE to cool down before attempting to clean or
service it & transporting.
Danger of explosion
-Never add flammable liquids of any kind (such as oil, gas, perfume) to the fog liquid.
-Use only high-quality, water-based fog liquid that your dealer recommends. Other fog
liquids may cause clogging or damage to internal parts.
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-Always make sure there is sufficient liquid in the tank. Operating this unit without liquid
will cause damage to the pump as well as over-heating of the heater. If you ANTARI fog
machine fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Drain all fog liquid from
thank, pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to
your ANTARI dealer for service.
-Always drain tank before mailing or transporting this unit.
-Never drink fog liquid. If it is ingested, call a doctor immediately. If fog liquid comes in
Contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
NOTE: Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions printed on the exterior
of your ANTARI Fog Machine.
-Open the shipping carton and verify that all equipment necessary to operate the system
has arrived intact.
-The shipping carton should contain the following items:
1. One unit of ANTARI M-8 Fog Machine with power cord.
2. M-21 multi-function remote control with attached 2 meter cord.
3. User Manual
If any equipment is missing contact your ANTARI dealer immediately.
Before beginning your initial setup on the ANTARI M-8 Fog Machine, make sure that
there is no evident damage caused by transportation. In the event that the unit’s housing
or cable is damaged, do not plug it in and do not attempt to use it until after contacting
your ANTARI dealer for assistance.
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Setup
-Remove all packing materials from shipping box. Check that all foam and plastic padding
is removed, especially in the nozzle area.
-Place fog machine on a flat surface and remove fog liquid tank cap.
-Fill with high-quality, water-based fog liquid recommended by Antari dealer.
-When filled, place cap back on liquid tank.
-Firmly attach the M-21 control module cable to the connector inside the rear chamber for
the machine.
Operation
-Plug power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. Turn the power switch to “ON” on the
back of the machine. Warm-up is completed when the display on the control module
shows “Ready to Fog”
-To emit fog press the appropriate button on the M-21 control module for fogging duration,
interval and volume
-The control unit display will display “Warming up” and “Ready to fog” as the machine
re-heats to the proper operating temperature.
-For further information on operating your M-8 Fog Machine, see the section titled
“Control Module Operation”
-The limited warranty is based on 8-hour operation per day. Exceeding usage may
shorten the lifetime of machines.
Caution
”Visibility during operation is reduced” This model can be operated at a floor level or sitting
on any regular surface. Whatever installation method you choose, do not allow the unit to
have more than 35 degree angle of inclination.
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Control Module Operation
M-21 Control Remote
The M-21 is a 2 meter wired multi-function remote control with 5-pin XLR connector for
ANTARI Fog Machine models M-8 Its interface allows operator to customize fog machine
functions by adjusting fogging duration, interval and volume. Its LCD displays current
operating parameters, which are automatically stored in non-volatile memory, allowing the
machine to be turned off without losing function settings.
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Setting time intervals for timer operation
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Interval Set«. Use the buttons UP
and DOWN to adjust the intervals between the individual fog outputs in timer mode within
1. Function-button Sub-menus:
Interval Set
Duration Set
Timer Out
Volume Out
DMX 512 Add
Fluid Sensor
Quick Start
2. Up / Down button
3. Timer button
4. Volume button
5. Manual (OFF) button
1. 5-pin XLR
(Cable Length：2m)
2. LCD-Dispaly
3. Fuction Buttons
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the range of 1 and 200 seconds.
Setting the output duration for timer operation
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Duration Set«. Use the buttons UP
and DOWN to adjust the duration of the fog outputs in timer mode within the range of 1 and
200 seconds.
Setting the fog output volume for timer operation
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Timer Out«. Use the buttons UP
and DOWN to choose the fog output volume (at High or Medium or Low) in timer mode.
Setting the fog output volume
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Volume Out«. Use the buttons UP
and DOWN to choose the fog output volume (at High or Medium or Low).
Setting the DMX512 address
Press the FUNCTION until the display indicates »DMX 512 Add.«. Use the buttons UP and
DOWN, to set the machine to the same address as on your DMX controller. Please refer to
chapter DMX512 settings for more information on DMX operation.
Switching the fluid sensor on and off
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Fluid Sensor On«. Use the buttons
UP and DOWN to deactivate the fluid sensor (indication »Fluid Sensor Off«) and to
reactivate it (indication »Fluid Sensor On«).
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Switching the Quick Start mode on and off
Press the button FUNCTION until the display indicates »Quick Start On«. Use the buttons
UP and DOWN to switch Quick Start mode of machine.
Quick Start mode:
If the “Quick Start” mode is activated, the M-8 will call the operating mode of previous
operation when it is turned on. For instance, if the timer was selected last time, the machine
will be directed in timer mode after the warm-up process is completed.
-Volume operation
Press the button VOLUME, to activate fog output at setting volume (High or Medium or Low
output). The display indicates »Volume« followed by the output that was set in menu item
»Volume Out«. To stop the fog output, press the button OFF (MANUAL).
-Manual operation
For immediate fog output at the maximum volume of fog, when the LCD screen displays
“Ready To Fog”, keep the button MANUAL pressed. The display indicates »Manual 100 %«.
The fog machine will always emit the maximum volume of fog when the button MANUAL is
pressed. As soon as you release the button, the fog output will stop.
-Timer operation
In the timer mode, the fog machine will automatically emit fog. The time intervals, duration
and fog volume depend on the corresponding menu settings. Press the button TIMER, to
activate the timer mode. The display indicates the set time interval. The unit counts down to
0 seconds and emits fog. To deactivate the timer mode, press the button OFF (MANUAL).
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M-31 Wireless Control Module Operation
The wireless control module M-31 consists of a transmitter equipped with two buttons for fog
on and off, and a signal receiver pre-attached to the panel of each M-31.
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* Transmitter:
With the transmitter it is possible to emit fog via radio over a distance of up to 50 meters. The
transmitter is compatible to any receiver of the M-31 and can control an unlimited number of
machines in parallel.
Press the button “A”, to emit fog. The button “A” has the same function as the button
VOLUME on the LCD control panel, i.e. the fog output depends on the setting of menu item
»Volume Out«. The display indicates »Volume« (High or Medium or Low output). To stop the
fog output, press the button “B”.
1. 5-pin XLR
(Cable Length：2m)
2. LCD-Dispaly
3. Fuction Buttons
4. Transmitter
5. Receiver
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