Mini-V Fog Machine - Rosco Laboratories
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1. 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Rosco Laboratories warrants to the first retail purchaser that this Product will be free from defects in work manship and material for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of original purchase For warranty service you must be able to provide proof of purchase Should this Product prove defective during the warranty period please contact your local Rosco office for retum authorization No warranty service will be performed without Return Authorization At Ros sole discretion covered Products will be repaired or replaced with new or refurbished equipment model of like kind and quality Exchanged or replaced parts and Products assume the remaining warranty period of the original Product covered by this limited warranty You are responsible for securely packaging the defective Product and returning it to Rosco as per the in structions on the Return Authorization Within North America Rosco will ship the repaired or replaced Product you freight prepaid Shipments to other locations wil be made freight collect Do not return fog machines with fog fuid This warranty ls not transferable and does not extend beyond the first retall purchase of the Product This warranty does not cover damage to the Rosco product caused by parts not manufactured distrib uted or certified by Rosco Rosco is not obligated to provide warranty service should the prod2. 088900 Fax 203 708 8919 Eml info rosco com Product Name Mini Product Type Smoke Effects Machine This product meats tho requirements whore applicable o tho following EC Standards and as such comply with the European Counci Directiva 2008 95 E B0336 1 2002 A1 2004 AT1 2004 A12 2006 A2 2006 A13 2008 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances BS EN 62232008 Electromagnetic lds This product meats tho requirements where applicable o tho following EC Standards and as such comply wit the European Counci Directiva 2004 108 EC ENG1000 33 1996 A1 2001 Category I Picker EN 65014 12006 RE volage discontinuous EN 6100022005 Electrostatic discharge to EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 2 2005 Common mode ast AC and DC port Authorised Signatory Joshua Alemany Director of Global Marketing Date Stamford Connecticut 1 July 2014 Signed WWW rosco com 12 62014 by Rosco Laboratories Inc
3. The fog switch has three postions an ON position that is designated asa single line a MOMENTARY postion that is designated as a double line and the OFF position that is designated as O n the middle Press the switch in the desired direction to make fog Returning the switch to the center OFF position will stop fog production Ready Indicator A green indicator light located on the remote that illuminates when the minimum temperature for producing fog has been achieved SETTING UP The Rosco Min V should be located on a secure solid surface such as the floor The machine can oper ate in any orientation from 45 degrees upwards to 45 degrees downwards Take precautions to avoid fluid spills ifthe machine is orlented at an angle Fluid Set Up Only use genuine fog fluids in your machine The use of any other fuid wi oid your warranty may damage the equipment and may cause health hazards For convenience the Mini V is designed with an integral compartment that wil hold 1 Litre bottle of fog fluid Place the fluid botte into the com partment Feed the fluid inlet hose into the bottle of fog fluid insuring that the fiter located at the end ofthe tube is fully submerged in fluid Slide the bottle cap along the tube and tighten the cap onto the bottle Take precautions to avoid fuid spills Remote Connection Plug the remote controlinto the socket on the rear ofthe machine marked Remote Control The remote co
4. an extended period of time follow the Storage and Shipment instruc tions listed under Maintenance to prepare the machine for long term storage DUCTING FOG Itis often desirable to duct fog from the machine to another location on stage or in a set This can be accomplished using flexible hose dryer hose or similar large diameter ducting such as in 100mm PVC Avoid sharp bends in the duct which can create turbulence or back flow The duct should be positioned no closer than 2in SOmm to the nozzle An open airflow between the nozzle and opening of the duct is crucial to allow for aerosolization and create proper airflow Placing ductwork or tubing directly over the nozzle or nozzle guard will cause damage to the machine and will void the warranty Take all precautions to avoid fire hazards as the nozzles extremely hot In some instances it is desirable to use a fan to accelerate the fog through the ductwork Never run fog through the blades of a fan as the action of the impeller will cause condensation of fluid particles To properly use a fan create a vent in the ducting system such as a branched wye and introduce a fan at the vent point This wil create a low pressure point that pulis or pushes the fog through the ductwork Squirrel Cage Fan per ran Hose Adaptor Contact Rosco or your local Rosco dealer for more advice on ducting fog TROUBLE SHOOTING Probie Probable Count Sogs
5. nozzle of the MinkV have been specifically designed and engineered together to maximize the aerosollzation of Rosco fog fluids Do notuse any in the Mini V other than genuine Rosco fog fluids as they have been tested or opti mal performance and safety considerations Doing so may damage the machine and will void the warranty The Rosco Mini V has been tested for use in professional theatrical productions and is included un der the Equipment Based Guidelines ofthe Equity League Pension and Health Trust Funds The Mini is also compliant with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers Safety Bulletin 10 Note The terms fog haze and smoke are used interchangeably throughout this manual Rosco Fog Equipment does not produce actual smoke only a mist or aerosol IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS MAY LEAD TO A FIRE ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR BURNS FOG FLUID HEALTH CAUTION VAPOR FROM THIS FLUID LIKE ANY OTHER COM MON MATERIAL IN A VAPORIZED STATE MAY BE IRRITATING TO OR CAUSE ALLERGIC SYMPTOMS IN SOME PERSONS WITH ALLERGENIC SENSITIVITY DO NOT EXPOSE AT CLOSE RANGE TO KNOWN ASTHMATICS following symbols are used to identify important safety information AAAA Caution Safety Caton Bum Danger Hazardous Cautlon Fire hazard hazard Hotsurface voltage Co
6. position toward the single ine The machine will make fog until the Fog Switch is moved back to the center OFF position To operate the machine for MOMENTARY bursts of fog press and hold the Fog Switch toward the two ines The remote will return to the center OFF position and the machine will immediately stop making fog when the Fag Switch Is released Changing Fluid The MiniV consumes one of fluid per hour When the fluid in the bottle has been depleted enough thatthe tube can no longer stay submerged it is time to change fluid bottles tis recommended that you stop making fog when changing fluid bottes Once fog production has halted simply unscrew the fluid tube cap from the empty bottle and remove the tube Take care to avoid dripping fluid onto the machine case or ground nearby as it can be slippery Replace the empty bottle with a new bottle of Rosco fog fluid insert the fluid tube insuring that the filter at the end of the tube is fully submerged and reattach the Resume making fog Do not the machine to run dry of iid Powering Down After use allow the machine to sit for several minutes before switching the Main Power Switch to off Turing off the power switch during fog production can cause damage to the heat exchanger Allow machine to cool completely before packing or storing Note The nozzle of the machine may remain hot for up to 10 hours after powers shutoff ifthe machine willbe unused for
7. the machine from power source before servicing and when not in use Preventing Burns and Fire During the warm up phase and during operations people should not stand within three feet one meter of the front of the machine Flammable material like paper fabric et should never be placed directly on or around this equipment or any other electrical device witha heating element The fog should be blown into an open space and should not be directed at people or objects Never blow fog on hot surfaces into glowing heating elements or into open flames The normally non flammable and non toxic fog could react on very hot surfaces and be burnt or decomposed Do not operate the machine in a tightly confined space where the ambient temperature might exceed 135 F 57 C A continuous flow of air is required to maintain temperature within the machine housing Sensitive electronic components deteriorate rapidly under high heat conditions Operation of the machine in an enclo sure of less than ten cubic feet one cubic meter is dangerous and automatically voids the warranty Enclosing any heating device so it is invisible to the operator creates a potential fire hazard no matter what the ambient temperature of the enclosure To do so with any high amperage device is to assume substantial risk Rosco strongly recommends against it Safety Precautions In any facility the fog concentration should be controlled The fog should never mask em
8. unit to cool completely before cleaning Note The output nozzle may remain hot for up to 10 hours after use Remove dust from the air vents with a soft brush cotton swab vacuum or compressed air gt Gan any fluid residues from the fog output area ofthe machine using a damp cloth gt Clean the outer casing with a damp cloth only Storage amp Shipment Before storing the machine for an extended period of time ensure the following gt Fluid bottle has been removed and securely capped gt Proper cleaning of exterior as described above gt Machine is properly boxed or covered to avoid dust build up on intemal components gt shipping use original packaging or comparable protection to avoid damaging the machine in transit SPECIFICATIONS Physical Length Width Height Dry weight Performance Operating time Warm up time Control and programming Control options Fluid system Copaciy iiis Fluid consumption Connections ACpower Electrical AC voltage Thermal Maximum ambient temperature Exterior surface temperature steady state at 20 C amber Approvals 1575 400 mm 754 0914 mm 821 20841 mm 11 915 54kg continuous 8 minutes Remote 1 lire hour Ec 1204 2304 40 C 108 F 40 C 1087 ETL approval pending DIMENSIONS Dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters
9. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS resco Mini V Fog Machine Operating Instructions CE WWW rosco com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Import Safeguards Unpacking Controls Setting Up Fluid Setup Remote Connection Power Connections Operating the Machine Powering On Heating Using the Remote Control Changing Fluid Powering Down Ducting Fog Troubleshooting Maintenance Exterior Cleaning Storage and Shipment Specifications Warranty Certificate of Conformity IL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Rosco fog machine Designed to meet the varied demands of projects Including theatrical productions feature films photo shoots industrial testing and safety training exercises the Min V offers the perfect balance of performance reliability and affordability To ensure efficient and safe operation please take a few moments to read this manual completely The Rosco Mink V thermal aerosol generator designed for continuous fog output This machine is part ofa system other component being one of Roscos award winning fog fluids including Fog Fluid Rosco Clear Stage amp Studio and Light Fog Fluid All Rosco fog and haze Fluids are unique water based formulations that contain no petroleum distillates and are safe when used according to instructions The operating temperature pump pressure and output
10. ergency exits safety sins staircases or other safety constructions After long use or if the machine is nat properly set some liquid droplets or wet area may appear in front of the machines outlet This liquid should be wiped up to prevent a condition where someone might slip and fall Preventing Improper Operation gt Unauthorized repair or alteration of any safety devices can lead to improper operation and accidents Repairs should be performed only by an authorized Service Center Use ofany fluid other than Rosco fog fluids or modification or attempted unauthorized repair of the machine will immediately invalidate the warranty Machines are designed for continuous use over an 8 hour day but to protect components itis wise to tum off the machine when it is not in use In permanent installations itis advisable to equip the circuit with a night cut off device gt Additional Precautions Do s amp Don ts gt Do Read the entire manual before operating the machine and pay particular attention to all CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS gt Do Usean extension cord that is properly rated for voltage current and length and is free from nicks cuts or other signs of wear Do Check to see that the machine is clean and fee of foreign objects before each operating period Do Ensure that the machine is adequately ventilated gt Do Use proper caution when handling hot surfaces Do Use the minimum amount of fog required to achi
11. esed Remedy Machine not umedon Ensure Wain Power Sith on To power at AC cable let Teck to make sure machines plugged cinese testi prope Chek the creut breaker Machine has overheated and Contac nearest Serves Canter for apar intemal thermal fuses blown Machine doesnot poducetog Machine nor tumed on Ensue Main Power Sach bon whenthefeaSuichentbe adinenotat Wan 7 0 mines uni green Ready remote cone pressed Operating temperature dicato on remote ld fiter above fide submerged nade Fog output is weak the borie Hes angari dogged CEE Additional help and information can be found on our website at wwwiroscocom or by contacting Rosco or your local Rosco dealer MAINTENANCE Before servicing the Rosco Mini read and observe all the precautions listed in the Important Safe guards section on pages 2 4 of this manual Note Any service that is NOT described in the section Below must be carried out by a Rosco service technician Contact Rosco or your local Rosco dealer for more information on your repair and service needs Exterior Cleaning Excessive dust fuid residue and dirt build up wil degrade the performance of the machine and may cause overheating to occur To maintain adequate alr flow and cooling the outer casing and air vents ofthe machine must be cleaned periodically Damage caused by lack of cleaning is not covered by the product warranty gt Unplug the machine from power and allow the
12. eve the desired effect Do Not Use the machine near a person who has asthma or similar inhalation disorder Do Not Use any foreign substances in the machine Do Not Use a machine tatis damaged or operating improperly in any way gt Do Not Use a machine that leaks fluid from the housing Do Not Leave the machine switched on for prolonged periods without producing fog Do Not Enclose the machine Do Not Install the machine in such a fashion that the operator can not see the whole machine Including the indicator lights DoNot Touch the shielded nozzle of the machine Allow sufficient cooling time after operation before attempting to perform maintenance or storage Do Not Direct the fog output continuously against nearby surfaces This may eventually cause uid tore condense UNPACKING Your Rosco Mini V requires no assembly Note 230 volt machines are shipped with bare leads at the end ofthe power cord proper electrical connector must be attached based on the local power requirements Carefully remove the machine from the box Ensure that no tape or packing materials are stuck to the machine Stray packing materials that remain attached to high temperature areas of the machine could melt or burn during operation In particular ensure that the area around the nozzle is fee of any materials or debris CONTROLS Main Power Switch Tums the machine on or off by controlling the flow of power to the uni Fog Switch
13. ntact will personalinury Donottouch cause slectrie shock Preventing Electric Shock This machine uses electrical power at common commercially avallablevoltages When directly contacted such voltages are hazardous to human life All precautions commonly applicable to the use of electric power generally are applicable to the use ofthis machine This machine is designed to operate from three wire power systems where one ofthe wires isa safety ground DO NOT disconnect the safety ground or use exten sion cords or cheater plugs to connect this machine to a two wiee system Operation without a safety ground may result in a hazardous electrical shock Check the current and voltage rating of your machine Extension cords must be properly sized and rated for voltage current and length Check your local electri al code for the correct gauge extension cord Ifan extension cord shows signs of wear or gets warm to the touch discontinue its use and obtain a cord with a higher current rating Improper extension cords ate not only hazardous but may result in poor machine performance due to excessive voltage drop Never use any machine that shows signs of improper use Even slight damage may be an indication of a major problem If the machine looks questionable use it only under strict observation Ifthe machine shows any unusual behavior disconnect machine immediately from power and send machine to a Service Center for repa Disconnect
14. ntrol forthe Mini V is unique to this machine and is not compatible with other Rosco fog machines Power Connections Ensure that the machine is plugged into an outlet rated for the proper voltage and amperage The Mini Visa 1 000 watt device and will draw 4 3A at230VAC or 9 1A at 115 VAC Note 230volt machines are shipped with bare leads at the end ofthe power cord proper electrical connector must be attached based on the local power requirements unsure how to do this please contact Rosco or your local Rosco dealer for assistance An example of properly wiring a UK 13A connectors shown below Barth Wire Live Wire Neutral Wire pae Outer Insulation Cable grip OPERATING THE MACHINE Powering On Make sure the unit is plugged in Tum on the Main Power Switch that is located next to the power cord on the rear of the machine Heating When switched on the machine will begin to heat up to its optimal temperature The initial heating wil take 7 10 minutes When the green Ready Indicator ight comes on the machine is ready to make fog Using the Remote Control The Remote Control can be operated directly on the machine by simply placing the remote s magnetic backing on the machine body The remote can be used at a distance using the 10 foot 3m cable that is provided When the green Ready Indicator light is illuminated the Mini is ready to make fog To run the m chine continuously press the Fog Switch into the ON
15. uct fail to be properly maintained or fail to function propery a result of misuse abuse improper install tion neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as flood fire and lightning improper electrical current or connection or service other than by a Rosco Authorized Servicer Ifa claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced you will be held responsible for the costs incured Unless otherwise stipulated by state law all warranties expressed or implied are limited to the twelve 12 month period of this warranty THEWARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY AND UNLESS EXCLUSIONS ARE SPECIFICALLY FORBIDDEN BY STATE LAW NEITHER ROSCO NOR ITS AFFILIATES WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY SULTING FROMTHE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE ROSCO PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY NOTE USE OF ANY FLUID OTHER THAN A ROSCO BRAND FLUID WILL VOID THE WARRANTY Me EC Declaration of Conformity Date Luly 2016 Manufacturer Rosco Laboratories Inc Address 52 Harbor View Avenue Stamford Connecticut 06902 U S A Tel 203
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