Antari SW-250 User manual

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SW-250 Snow Machine
USER MANUAL
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2011 Antari Lighting and Effects Ltd.

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ANTARI SW-250 SNOW MACHINE
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Antari SW-250 Snow Machine. Prior to use, it is suggested to read the instructions
carefully and thoroughly. By following the instructions listed in this user manual, you can look forward to the
best haze effect and the most reliable performance of your Antari SW-250 Snow Machine for years to come.
Please follow these operation and safety instructions to ensure a long and safe life for your
SW-250.
DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
▪ Keep this device dry.
▪ For indoor use only. Not designed for outside use.
▪ Use grounded electrical outlet. Prior to use, make sure that the unit is installed at the rated voltage.
▪ Always unplug the machine before filling snow fluid.
▪ Turn off or unplug when not in use.
▪ This machine is not water or splash proof. If moisture, water, or snow fluid gets inside the housing,
immediately unplug the unit. After unplugging, wipe the unit with dry clothe and leave the unit stand still
for a while. If any problem while use again, please contact a service technician or your ANTARI dealer.
DANGER OF BURN
▪ No user serviceable and modifiable parts inside. Do not disassemble the housing and do any
modification; otherwise damage of the device or danger of burn may be caused.
▪ For adult use only. The machine must be installed out of the reach of children. Never leave the unit
running unattended.
▪ Position the machine in well-ventilated area. Please leave at least 20cm spaces surrounding the
machine.
▪ Never add flammable liquids of any kind (oil, gas, perfume) to the snow fluid.
▪ Use only dealer recommended genuine Antari snow fluid SL-5(A). Please do not use any other liquid
which may cause erosion of inner parts.
▪ If your Antari SW-250 Snow Machine fails to work properly, stop using immediately. Contact you’re
your Antari dealer first. Pack the unit securely (preferably with the original packing material) and return it
to your ANTARI dealer for service.
Pay attention to all warning labels, signs and instructions printed on the exterior of your
Antari Snow Machine.
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UNPACKING & INSPECTION
Open the shipping carton and check that all equipment necessary to operate the machine have arrived intact.
The shipping carton should contain the following items:
1. Snow machine with power cable
2. W-1 wireless transmitter
3. Fluid tank
4. Hanging bracket
5. Screw set and user manual
Before beginning initial setup of your ANTARI SW-250 Snow Machine, make sure that there is no evident
damage caused by transportation. In the event of that the unit's housing or cable is damaged, do not plug it
nor use it until contacting your Antari dealer for assistance.
SETUP and POWER ON
1. Remove all packing materials from shipping box. Check that all foam and plastic paddings are removed.
2. Place the machine on a flat surface and follow steps below.
Tank cap
Tank
Filter
PULiquid Tube
Adaptor
with Nut
Assembling Tank & Filter
Please note that "adaptor with nut"
set must be tightly connected.
3. Assemble the hanging bracket on the machine, use the M8 screws to position the hanging bracket
with the machine, the tightening screws are for adjusting the machine’s angle when in the air.
Assembling Hanging Bracket
Assemble 4 washers on both inner sides of the hanging
bracket with M8 screws on outer sides as indicated.
Hanging Bracket
M8 Screw
Tightening
Screw
Washer

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4. Fill with ANTARI SL-5(A) snow fluid. Any other types of fluid can damage the unit. When filled, place cap
back on liquid tank.
5. Plug the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet and switch the power switch at the rear of the
machine for powering on.
TRANSMITTER REGISTRATION
After powering on, the LCD screen will show sequentially “Antari SW-250” and then “Wireless Setup…”. Press
button “A” on the transmitter(s) to register when see “Wireless Setup…” is on. There are totally 15 seconds for
finishing the registration of the transmitter(s). Once registration is completed, the LCD screen will blink and
beep. The LCD screen will finally show “Wireless Setup.OK” once the 15 seconds ends. Up to 5 transmitters
are allowed to be registered with one SW-250. The included transmitter has been registered with the machine
before shipment and can be directly operated without any start-up setting. Therefore, the registration is only
needed before use of new W-1.
Note: All transmitter(s) registration must be completed within 15 seconds or SW-250 has to be power on
again for next registration.
LCD CONTROL OPERATION
After transmitter(s) registration time ends, LCD screen will then show “Ready To Snow”. Now the machine is
ready for operating.
FUNCTIONS SETTING
Press Menu button for setting different functions per sequence as below.
Interval Set To set the interval time under timer mode by pressing Up/Timer and
Down/Volume buttons (20 to 2000 seconds).
Duration Set To set the duration time under timer mode by pressing Up/Timer and

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Down/Volume buttons (10 to 200 seconds).
Timer Out To set the output volume under timer mode by pressing Up/Timer and
Down/Volume buttons (1 to 100 %).
Volume Out To set the output volume under continuous mode by pressing Up/Timer and
Down/Volume buttons (1 to 100 %).
DMX512 Add. To set the DMX channel under DMX control mode by pressing Up/Timer and
Down/Volume buttons (1 to 512 channels).
Wireless ON To activate/terminate the wireless control system by pressing Up/Timer and
Down/Volume buttons (ON/OFF). When wireless control system is activated, letter “W” will
be showed under main screen display “Ready To Snow”. Once the wireless control system is
terminated then the letter “W” will disappear accordingly.
Quick Start To activate / terminate quick start function by pressing Up/Timer and
Down/Volume buttons (ON/OFF). Once Quick Start function is on, the output job under timer
or continuous output (LCD/W-1/DMX) mode terminated by power off will be directly resumed
after power on again. When the unit is power off not under output mode then the LCD screen
will resume to “Ready To Snow” main screen display directly.
OUTPUT UNDER TIMER MODE
Press Up/Timer button to execute the interval/duration timing set and press Stop to stop.
OUTPUT UNDER CONTINUOUS OUTPUT MODE
Press Down/Volume button to output continuously until Stop button is pressed.
AIR VOLUME SETTING
There’s a small button “AIR VOLUME” located at rear of the machine used for adjusting the fan output volume.
In general, when the fan output is increased the snow flakes produced are smaller. In contrast, when the fan

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output is decreased, bigger snow flakes will be produced. However, the snow output volume will not be
affected.
Note: When the machine senses no fluid in the fluid pipe, LCD screen will blink and show “No Fluid”.
Meanwhile, the machine is locked and not able to output for preventing machine from further ineffective work.
Check immediately if the snow fluid in tank has been run out. To unlock the LCD screen, press Stop for
2 seconds and the machine will try to pump again the snow fluid. When the fluid pipe is full of snow fluid then
the machine will be functional again.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
W-1: The wireless remote control W-1 consists of a transmitter equipped with two buttons for output on and off,
and a receiver pre-attached to SW-250.
* Transmitter
With the transmitter it is possible to output via radio over a distance of up to 50 meters. The transmitter is
compatible to any receiver of SW-250 and can control an unlimited number of machines in parallel. Press the
button “A”, to ouput. As control, the LED on the transmitter is lit. To stop the output, press the button “B”.
* Receiver
The receiver is tested and built in SW-250. Please do not try to remove it. The receiver responds to up to 5

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different transmitters that are registered with the machine. The included transmitter has been registered with
the machine before shipment. It can be directly operated without any start-up setting.
Battery change on the transmitter
If the range of the transmitter decreases, the battery is probably exhausted and must be replaced. For this
purpose, take off the housing cover and remove the used battery. Insert a fresh 12 V battery, and refit the
housing cover.
SC-2 (Optional): 25 ft. wired ON/OFF and volume remote controller with 4 pin XLR plug.
Red Switch – ON/OFF
To output, switch to ON. To stop, switch to OFF.
Volume Knob
Adjust the output volume from 10% to 100% by turning the knob.
Red LED Indicator
When the remote is connected to the machine, the red LED will be on.
Green LED Indicator
When red switch is switched to ON, the green LED will be on.

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DMX CONTROL OPERATION
SW-250 has on-board DMX control and the addressing is via LCD control panel. SW-250 uses 1 channel to
control output on/off and volume. The channel has a value range from 0 to 255. The on/off function can also
be programmed with a DMX controller or DMX control software used by lighting and effects operator.
Channel A
11-255 = ON (1%-100%)
0-10 = OFF
If the value of channel A is set between 0 to 10, the unit is off.
While the value is set between 11 to 255, the unit is on.
Note: Once DMX cable is connected to the unit, then the LCD control panel, W-1 transmitter and HC-1
controller connected cannot be used.
MAINTENANCE
1. Do not allow the snow liquid to become contaminated. Always replace the caps on the liquid container
and the snow machine liquid tank immediately after filling.
2. Before storing away after each operation, rinse the system with pure water and let it pump for at least
1or 2 minutes. This step helps to ensure a longer life-span of the motor and the nozzle.
3. It is strongly recommended to regularly clean the dust/residue around snow machines' vent holes (on
both sides of the machine). Simply use a small brush, a toothbrush for example, and gently brush in the
direction from top to bottom. This step helps to ensure that minimal debris will get into the machine or
causes clogging.
CAUTION
- Never drink snow fluid. If it is ingested and feel sick in any case, call the doctor immediately.
If haze fluid comes in contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with cold water.
- If you have followed the above operation steps, and you still experience low output, mechanical noise or
no output at all, unplug the unit immediately from the mains. Check the fluid level, the external fuse, the
remote control connection, and the power cable from the wall. If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug
again. If the machine is still not functional, discontinue operating otherwise it may result in permanent
damage to the unit. Return the machine to your Antari dealer.
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SNOW FLUID
Antari SL-5/SL-5(A) fluid was designed for the use with Antari snow machines. Antari SL-5(A) is a non-toxic
solution that produces fast-dissipating snow.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
SW-250
Power Supply
110~120V AC / 50~60Hz
220~240V AC / 50~60Hz
Power Consumption
600W (Min Output) , 1290 W (Max Output)
Output Volume
250ml / min
Tank Capacity
5 liters
Fluid Consumption Rate
4mins / liter
Weight
12.6 kgs
Dimension (LxWxH) mm
L 544 / W 276 / H 228
Approval
This product is in accordance with the R&TTE directive (Radio and Telecommunication Technical Equipment)
of the European Union and falls into equipment Class 1. In all EU member countries, the operation of this
wireless system is generally approved by the national telecom regulatory authority. The system is license-free.
In some countries outside the EU, the operation of this wireless system may needs to be approved by the
national telecoms regulatory authority.
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