OWNER´S MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL AND - Techni-Lux
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1. The Ultimate series is made with industrial standard components If regular care and maintenance is performed the machine will last for many years of hard use If you have great know how and technical experience of cracker hazers electronics and pneumatics follow the service amp maintenance manual included with this manual If not refer servicing to qualified technical personnel or contact a preferred Swefog dealer Preferred dealers have qualified service technicians and will be able to perform most service works 11 SWEFOG WORLD WIDE WARRANTY Unpacking and Saving the Shipping Materials Do not discard the Swefog shipping carton and packing materials The shipping carton and packing materials are specifically designed to protect this product during transport If you ever need to return a product for repair or maintenance you must return it in its original shipping carton and packing materials Inspecting the Contents Carefully remove the contents of each shipping carton and inspect for signs of freight damage In case of any such damage notify both the shipping agent and the sender immediately may it be the sales agent or the manufacturer Any damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the carrier In the case of hidden damage a claim should be made as soon as damage is discovered All packing material should be retained for inspection NOTE Freight damage claims are invalid for fixtures or other spare parts shipp2. plan for set up and operate the Ultimate 300 It also lists important safety precautions and a separate service amp maintenance manual for technical support In this manual you will find the following symbols CAUTION This symbol appears adjacent to caution messages Not heeding these messages could result in minor personal injury and or damage to equipment CAUTION WARNING This symbol appears adjacent to warning messages Not heeding these messages could result in serious personal injury WARNING QUICK SETUP GUIDE 1 Read chapter 3 safety precautions 2 Place machine on a level surface 3 Fill Swefog Ultimate haze fluid in the tank fill slowly and do NOT exceed the max level indicator 4 Connect air tube and electrical cable between the units 5 Connect to a mains outlet with earth lead 6 DMX able models only connect a DMX cable to the male XLR connector 7 DMX able models only set a DMX address 1 255 8 Switch the machine ON 1 INTRODUCTION The Ultimate 300 is a high performance atmosphere haze generator The machine can operate as a continuous duty haze machine or it can operate intermittently for periods of time controlled by the user The machine is instant on Does not need warm up time Operates continuously as long as there is fluid and power supplied Operates for approx 40 hours on full tank The machine will not be damaged if operated with an empty tank eve
3. Swefog ULTIMATE 300 ATMOSPHERIC HAZE GENERATOR WHISPER TECHNOLOGY 30 200 120 Ultimate 300 std 120V 60Hz 30 200 240 Ultimate 300 std 240V 50Hz 30 201 120 Ultimate 300 DMX 120V 60Hz 30 201 240 Ultimate 300 DMX 240V 50Hz OWNER S MANUAL AND SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION IMPORTANT Read all cautions and warnings prior to assembly mounting and operating this equipment IMPORTANT Pri re de lire toutes les pr cautions et les avertissements avant l assemblage le montage et de faire fonctionner cet quipement WICHTIG Lesen Sie alle Warnungen sorgf ltig bevor Sie das Ger t zusammenbauen installieren und benutzen IMPORTANTE Por favor lea todas las precaucionas y las advertencias antes de ensamblar montar y operar este equipo IMPORTANTI Leggere tutti gli avvertenti prima di montare e usare questo apparecchio TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE QUICK SETUP GUIDE Le 2 7 INTRODUCTION UNPACKING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CE CONFORMITY INSTALLATION PLANNING AND PRECAUTIONS OPERATION Operate as one unit Operate as separate units Normal Operation Operation Standard model without DMX control Operation DMX model SERVICE MAINTENANCE amp REPAIR SWEFOG WORLD WIDE WARRANTY SERVICE MANUAL HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE For your safety it is important that you read this manual thoroughly before you operate the Ultimate 300 This manual describes how to unpack
4. air pressure which will decrease haze output capacity NEVER OPERATE THE HAZE UNIT WITH OTHER COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES Other types of compressed air installations are usually supplied by a compressor with oil lubrication Small quantities of the lubricating oil will be added to the air and enter the hazer damaging the parts inside Great difficulties of regulate the precise amount of air flow and air pressure will increase the risk of underload or overload of the haze unit which will result in wet haze or a damaged hazer WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE HAZER IS MODIFIED OR OPERATED WITH ANY OTHER COMPRESSED AIR SOURCE THAN THE U 300 COMPRESSOR UNIT Normal operation NOTE When the machine is switched off wait minimum 1 minute before it is switched on again If not the high starting current of the compressor motor may cause the mains fuse to blow e Place the machine on a level surface e Remove the fill cap on top of the machine Fill with original Swefog Ultimate fluid Fill slowly DO NOT overfill NEVER exceed the max fluid level Close the fill cap before switching on the machine e NEVER fill fluid when machine is in operation e Connect a suitable air tube and an electrical cable between the compressor and haze unit e The machine is continuously cooled by several fans and an intercooler and can operate without interruptions as long as there is mains power and fluid supply e Operating the machine with an empty flu
5. ardless of the form of action whether in contract tort including negligence strict liability or otherwise and whether or not such damage was foreseen or unforeseen Warranty is void if the product is misused damaged or modified in any way 12
6. eakage or spillage wipe off fluid spillage DO NOT use the machine until it is mended e NOTE The haze may cause residues on mirrors lenses and similar components if there is too much haze in the air Equipment using fan ventilation may draw haze through the lamp housing which may cause residues Always check carefully where to direct the output of the machine and keep equipment that uses fans away from the haze e If haze amp compressor units are stacked and used as one unit ensure that the butterfly catches are properly locked 4 CE CONFORMITY 230V models only We Swefog declare that the appliance described in this manual conforms to the EEC machine directive Complete documents may be required from Swefog 5 INSTALLATION PLANNING AND PRECAUTIONS According to a report commissioned by WARNING Actors Equity Association and the League of American e Make sure the area in which this product is to be used is well ventilated Theatres and e Do NOT install the machine directly over an audience Producers e Do NOT direct the haze outlet directly to an audience al ase a hes Ge e Do NOT operate near flammable materials manner that an e Do NOT expose to rain or moisture Use indoor only Actors exposure does not exceed a peak concentration of 25 mg m3 For chronic CAUTION I exposures to mineral oil the Lye existing standards Use only Swefog Ultimate fluid in this machine established for oil Use r
7. ed in non factory shipping cartons and packing materials Limited Warranty Unless otherwise stated the Swefog products are covered by a two year parts and labour limited warranty Guarantee will be invalid if the Swefog machines have been used with fluid other than the recommended Swefog haze fluid It is the owner s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase date and dealer or distributor If purchase date cannot be provided date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period Returning an item for repair covered by warranty Before any units are sent to Swefog for repair a Return Form has to be filled out This form can be obtained by contacting Swefog info swefog com or can be downloaded from our website www swefog com The manufacturer will then make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty All shipping will be paid by the purchaser Transport costs for the returned units are not covered by the warranty and will hence be at the cost of the sender Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted Repair or replacement as provided for under this warranty is the exclusive right of the client Swefog Technology Group AB shall not be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damage including lost profits sustained or incurred in connection with any product or caused by product defects or partial or total failure of any product reg
8. esponsible concentrations of haze to create atmospheric effects mists 5 mg m3 Not for residential use as an eight hour Must be handled by qualified personnel during all times EN d also be protective for Actors in theatrical productions Source http www actorsequity org The atreNews smokefog_0501 html 6 OPERATION Standard control panel 1 Mains fuse slow blow 115V 8 Amp 230V 4 Amp IEC mains inlet Mains switch Swetog Ultimate CE DMX control panel DMX address 100 s DMX address 10 s DMX address units DMX operate LED XLR DMX out XLR DMX in Mains fuse slow blow 115V 8 Amp 230V 4 Amp IEC mains inlet Manual override switch set to 1 for manual on off without DMX control Mains switch DMX control panel SC eil CH fi ai Ge Operate as one unit e Place the compressor unit on a level surface e Put the haze unit on top of the compressor e Lock the two butterfly catches one in front one at the back of the machine Ensure the catches are properly locked e Use the short air tube amp cable set 0 5 m 20 Operate as separate units e Place both units on level surfaces especially the haze unit which will not work properly if it is not placed on a level surface during all times e Use the long air tube amp cable set 10 m 33 ft Or as an option the 16 m 53 ft or 25 m 83 ft air tube e Ifthe air tube length exceeds 10 m 33 ft an e
9. id tank does not damage the machine e Connect a mains cable to a suitable mains outlet 120V min 10 Amps capacity 230V min 5 Amps capacity NOTE Due to the high starting current the machine consumes approx 4 times its regular power consumption at the moment it is switched on Always use mains fuses of the slow blow type OPERATION Standard model without DMX control e The machine is switched on off with the mains switch e The haze output is regulated by the running time of the machine The longer it operates the more haze is produced OPERATION DMX model If controlled with DMX the machine consumes one channel only and reads all channels between 001 and 255 The machine is ON at DMX level 77 approx 30 ON OFF can be controlled with DMX or manually Control with DMX signal only machine must be switched OFF Select a DMX address between 001 and 255 left knob is 100 s middle knob is 10 s right knob is units EXAMPLE To set DMX address no 168 rotary switches are set 1 6 8 Connect a DMX cable to the XLR connector The DMX cable is linked to a standard DMX 512 source i e a light desk Switch the power on by set mains switch to 1 When the level of the selected DMX address is 77 or more the machine is on When the level is 76 or less the machine is off The green LED indicates the machine is switched on by the DMX electronics If the DMX source is manually controlled with poten
10. machine with wrong mains voltage or frequency e NOTE The condensation of the haze makes floors stairs and other surfaces slippery Do NOT direct the machine s haze output beam towards cool or hard surfaces like wood plastics glass or metal If the machine is frequently used or used for a long time often check that no surface is slippery CAUTION e NEVER mix or dilute the fluid e NEVER heat the fluid Use room temperature fluid only e The machine is for indoor use only NEVER use in dusty environments Keep away from moisture e Operate in room temperatures only Min operating temperature is 10 C max temperature is 30 C e NEVER cover vents or air inlets on the machine housing e NEVER use dimmers for control of power to the machine The output of the machine or compressor capacity speed is NOT able to regulate with mains voltage If mains voltage is regulated dimmed the compressor and other electric components will be damaged e Service internal parts ONLY if you have the know how and experience to perform the service correctly If not please contact a Swefog service center or the manufacturer NOTE Incorrect service works and or the use of non original spare parts will void the warranty e NEVER change parts or details inside use original spare parts only e Do not overfill the machine NEVER switch power on if fluid level is above the max symbol e NOTE If there is for any reason a fluid l
11. n for a long time Compressor and haze units are separable for a very quiet operation The compressor can be hidden away and the haze unit operates virtually silently The machine is delivered with a 10 m 33 ft tube cable set Up to 25 m 83 ft tube is available as an option All internal parts are easy to service or to replace e The machine is available in two versions the standard version with manual on off control and the DMxX version with manual or DMX control We hope that you will be fully satisfied with the performance and the low running costs However to keep your machine functioning like new for its entire life it is important to follow the instructions in this manual and to have regular maintenance of the hazer For the best results use only original Swefog Ultimate haze fluid in the machine Use of any other fluid will void the warranty How to use this manual This manual consists of two parts The first part is an Owner s manual which contains important safety precautions and information on how to use your machine Always read the owner s manual before using the machine The second part is a Service amp Maintenance manual which contains detailed information on regular maintenance repair and replacement of parts Refer all service and repair works to qualified personnel This manual can also be downloaded as PDF files from the internet www swefog com 2 UNPACKING Ultimate 300 standard amp DMX versi
12. ons package contains Carton 1 e One compressor unit e Please note no mains cable is included and no fluid Carton 2 One haze unit One manual One 0 5 m 20 air tube with fittings One 0 5 m 20 IEC electric cable One 10 m 33 ft air tube with fittings One 10 m 33 ft IEC electric cable Save the cartons and packing material for future use If the machine needs to be transported ensure the tank is empty If not the machine must be transported upright Ship in the original box and place it on a small pallet Use stripes to fix it to the pallet It is a cheap and simple way to avoid fluid leakage during transport 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Haze residues and fluid spillage may be dangerous A slippery surface can cause serious personal injury ALWAYS check surfaces before during and after the use of the machine e Use Swefog Ultimate C or C XL fluid only Other fluids may damage the machine cause residues inside and outside the machine or cause toxic or odorous haze e NOTE The fluid is made with mineral based oil and may cause allergic reactions Make sure that those subjected to haze and fluid are not allergic to the substance The original Swefog fluid is made with medical grade chemicals only and is non toxic But always ensure the haze will not cause inconvenience e Connect to mains outlet with earth Use a cable with earth Check for correct voltage and or mains frequency see machine label NEVER use the
13. tiometers make sure the potentiometer is not adjusted only around level 77 It can make the machine to go on and off The output cannot be controlled with the DMX level only with the operate intervals The best way to control the machine without the risk of an unwanted start or stop is to set the level to 0 0 for off and 255 100 for on Manual control without DMX Set the right manual override mains switch to 1 The machine is switched on off with the left mains switch NOTE The green LED will not indicate that the machine is on if the machine is switched on manually without the use of DMX Remote controlled from external sources Ultimate 300 standard or DMX models can be controlled with the use of external control units EXAMPLE Problem standard model without integrated DMX must be controlled from a DMX light desk Solution Use a DMX controlled relay or switch unit that switches mains power on off Set the machine s mains switch to 1 and let the external relay or switch unit control mains supply to the machine The same solution is able to use in a 0 10V application but with the use of a 0 10V relay or switchpack CAUTION When external units are used for control of mains power ensure that No dimmer packs are used The machine must be supplied with no off or full on mains voltage Various voltage or frequency will damage the machine 10 7 SERVICE MAINTENANCE amp REPAIR
14. xtension electric cable must be used The haze unit contains a fan as the only electrical component and the power consumption is very low approx 40 watts The hazer can also be directly connected to a mains outlet but on off of the fan will not be automatically controllable from the compressor unit NOTE Always remember to switch the haze unit fan off when the machine is not in operation If not great amounts of dust will enter the hazer and the lifetime of the fan will be reduced NOTE The fan must be in use when the compressor unit is on If not haze will not be produced e The hazer s fan speed can NOT be regulated with a dimmer If the haze unit is connected directly to a mains outlet and not to the compressor unit ensure the mains outlet is on or off only Use of a dimmer will damage the fan motor and warranty will be void CAUTION USE ORIGINAL SWEFOG AIR TUBES amp AIR TUBE FITTINGS ONLY USE OF ANY OTHER TUBES OR FITTINGS MAY DAMAGE THE COMPRESSOR AND VOID THE WARRANTY NEVER USE MORE THAN ONE AIR TUBE FOR CONNECTION BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR amp HAZE UNIT NEVER USE AIR TUBES WITH DIFFERENT INNER DIAMETER SIZE The maximum length depends on the tube size used ID 8 mm included with the machine 10m 33 ft ID 10 mm optional 16 m 53 ft ID 12 mm optional 25 m 83 ft Do NOT under any circumstances exceed 25 m length Always use the shortest possible tube length A long tube will cause losses in
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