Contest HazeTEC User manual

USER GUIDE
10487- Version 1.0 / 05-2016
1400W SMOKE AND FOG MACHINE

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1 - Safety information
This symbol signals an important safety precaution.
The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.
Important safety information
Symbols used
Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho-
roughly follow our safety instructions.
This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as it
may result in electric shock.
This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins-
tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.
WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not
open the housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the
unlikely even your unit may require service, please contact your
nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any
multi-socket, power cord extension or connecting system without
making sure they are perfectly isolated and present no defect.
Recycling your device
• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialise
clean, ROHS compliant products.
• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a
collection point designated by local authorities. The separate
collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal
will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.
Instructions and recommendations 9 - Heat exposure :
Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause overheating and product
damages. Please keep this product away from any heat source such as a heaters,
amplifiers, hot plates, etc...
10 - Electric power supply :
This product can only be operated according to a very specific voltage. These
information are specified on the label located at the rear of the product.
11 - Power cords protection:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
lugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the fixture.
12 - Cleaning precautions :
Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning operation. This product should be
cleaned only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth
to clean the surface. Do not wash this product.
13 - Long periods of non use :
Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of non use.
14 - Liquids or objects penetration :
Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the electronic components
and result in electric shock or fire.
15 - This product should be serviced when :
Please contact the qualified service personnel if :
- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
- The product does not appear to operate normally.
- The product has been damaged.
16 - Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified personnel.
17 - Operating environment :
Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C, relative humidity must be less than
85% (when cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid or warm place.
1 - Please read carefully :
We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions before
attempting to operate this unit.
2 - Please keep this manual :
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference.
3 - Operate carefully this product :
We strongly recommend to take into consideration every safety instruction.
4 - Follow the instructions:
Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any physical harm or property
damage.
5 - Avoid water and wet locations :
Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations.
6 - Installation :
We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or support recommended
by the manufacturer or supplied with this product. Carefully follow the installation
instructions and use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating
as it may result in physical injury.
7 - Ceiling or wall installation :
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or wall installation.
8 - Ventilation :
The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in overheating and potential
physical injury or product damage. This product should never been operated in a
closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack, unless cooling vents are
provided for the purpose .

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2 - Description

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1 - Cooling grille
2 - Powercon®input socket
3 - XLR 3 Input/Output hardwired as follows:
- Pin 1: Mass
- Pin 2: Signal -
- Pin 3: Signal +
4 - XLR 5 DMX Input/Output hardwired as follows :
- Pin 1: Mass
- Pin 2: Signal -
- Pin 3: Signal +
- Pin 4: Not connected
- Pin 5: Not connected
5 - Control panel: Please refer to next chapter for more information about the control panel.
6 - Liquid feeding tube
7 - Liquid tank: 6 liters.
Caution: Please make sure to only use the Md6L liquid from Contest.
This liquid has been specially created for this machine and ensures optimal results.
Using any other liquid will void the warranty.
8 - Transport handle
9 - Fixation rings
10 - Outlet nozzle
3 - Control panel
Pre-heating. Your machine will automatically enter pre-heating
mode upon activation.
Pre-heating completed. Press and use the and
to adjust the volume of smoke and the speed of the diffusion fan.
Pump usage (in %). From 1 to 99 %.
Use the and buttons to adjust the smoke volume.
Smoke output (in %). From 1 to 99%.
Use the and buttons to adjust the diffusion fan
speed.
DMX mode. The display will indicate the current DMX address
as soon as an incoming DMX signal has been detected. Use the
and to adjust the DMX address.
The manual settings aforementioned are deactivated when your
machine is in DMX mode.

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5 - Technical specifications
4 - DMX Channels
Smoke machine
Heater 1400W (pre-heating), 90W (when diffusing)
Pre-heating process Approximately 46 seconds
Tank 6 liters
Smoke output 99m3per minute
Max. liquid consumpiton 17 ml per minute at 100%
Control
Control panel with smoke output and diffusion fan speed settings
2 DMX channels Smoke output and diffusion fan speed
Additional characteristics
Power voltage AC100~120V / AC220~240V
50Hz / 60Hz
Power consumption 900W max.
Dimensions 343 x 364 x 290 mm
Net weight 11.9 Kg
Note:
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to stop all smoke diffusion.
Upon deactivation of your machine, the fan and pump will both start their draining process in order to evacuate all
potential residues in the heater.
Press this button again to reactivate your machine.
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2
Smoke volume Diffusion fan speed
006 - 255 1% to 99% 000 - 255 Speed from 1% to 99%
000 - 005 Off

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5 - Dimensions
343 mm 364 mm
290 mm

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subjects to modifications without prior notice. That is why technical specifications and the products physical configuration might differ
from the illustrations.
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