FONESTAR FOG-16 User manual

FOG-16
PROFESSIONAL FOG MACHINE, 1500 W
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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We take this opportunity to thank you for buying this product.
We recommend you read the instruction manual before switching on the machine and follow the instructions
that are given. eep the manual for future reference.
SECURITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
ELECTRICAL SECURITY
Check that the current in the mains connection where the machine is to be installed corresponds to the
power supply of the machine.
To avoid damaging the equipment, electrical shocks, fire or physical injury when you connect or disconnect
the equipment from the power supply, pull the plug firmly out of the mains socket holding the plug, never the
cable.
Always do this with dry hands.
eep the power supply cable far from sources of heat. Do not put heavy objects on top of it or change it.
Clean dust and dirt off the power supply cable regularly.
Do not open the machine; you could get an electric shock.
CAUTION
While installing the machine, make sure it is switched off and unplugged.
Do not open the machine. Touching the internal parts is dangerous and you could receive an electric shock.
The machine must not be splashed or dripped on. Never place recipients with liquid inside on the machine.
Do not place anything inside the machine.
LOCATION
Place the equipment on a horizontal surface with enough space around it to allow ventilation.
Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources and excessive dust.
Do not place the machine near magnetic fields or static electricity.
Do not use surfaces which vibrate or receive impact.
Do not pile machines on top of one another.
VENTILATION
Never block or cover the ventilation slits on the machine.
Do not expose it to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat.
PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
When the machine is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.
If you are using an adapter, take into account that it will continue using electricity even if the machine is
switched off. If it is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.
THE ENVIRONMENT
To save energy, switch the machine off when you are not going to use it for a long time. The machine could
contain substances that are harmful to the environment or human health. To minimize the effect of these
substances the machine must be correctly managed and recycled when you decide to dispose of it.
When you dispose of it remember: it cannot be thrown into a conventional rubbish bin.
If it contains or uses batteries, these must be disposed of separately.
The machine (without batteries) must be disposed of correctly. Put it in a container specially intended for the
collection of electronic and electrical appliances, at the dump or hand it over to the dealer when you purchase
similar equipment, so that the dealer can dispose of it correctly (at no added cost).

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE*
The symbol formed by the expression “Class 1 laser product” written in a rectangle
indicates that visible or invisible laser radiation could be produced. Avoid direct exposure
to the laser.
The symbol formed by a ray of lightening inside a triangle shows that the machine has
connection terminals or a circuit with areas with a current which could cause an electric
shock, even in normal working conditions.
The symbol formed by an exclamation mark in a triangle shows that the instruction manual
must be referred to for information on how the machine works and its use.
The symbol formed by one square inside another square shows that the machine has
double electrical insulation.
The European Community symbol shows that the machine complies with the current
European Union legislation, as well as its transposition to local legislation.
The symbol of a rubbish bin crossed out and over a horizontal line shows that when the
product is disposed of it must be done properly, placing it in a special selective electronic
and electrical equipment container or through a dealer when purchasing a similar product,
at no additional cost. It also shows that the machine was put on the market after 13th
August 2005 (European Community Directive 2002/96/CE of Electrical and Electronic
recycling, and its Spanish equivalent R.D.208/2005).
In accordance with what is set out in the aforementioned decree, FONESTAR is registered
in the RAEE (Registro de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos) in a special section REI
(Registro de establecimientos Industriales), with the entry number 001851.
The symbol RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) shows that the product has been
designed and manufactured restricting the use of certain dangerous material(Directive
2011/65/CE on the restriction of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic
appliances, and its transferal to the Spanish regulations, R.D. 219/2013).
*It is possible that some of these symbols do not appear on the machine.
EXEMPTION OF LIABILITY
The characteristics of the equipment and the content of the manual can change without forewarning.
FONESTAR, S.A. does not assume responsibilities regarding the inappropriate use of the equipment or the
information supplied in this instruction manual, and specifically disclaims any implied liability for marketability
or fitness for any other use.
All rights reserved by FONESTAR, S.A.

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DESCRIPTION
- Professional fog machine 1500 W power.
- Power using remote cable, remote control or DMX control console.
-Fog intensity regulated using DMX control console.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
BACK PANEL
1.- Input for remote cable, DIN 5 connector.
2.- ON/OFF: equipment on/off switch.
3.- Protective fuse.
4.- Mains connection.
5.- DMX IN: DMX control signal input, 3-pin male XLR connector. For more information, see DMX control
section.
6.- DMX OUT: control signal output, 3-pin female XLR connector. For connecting several FOG-16 fog
machines in cascade.
7.- LED indicator to show the fog machine is operating with the DMX controller. It lights up in green when
the fog machine is connected to the DMX controller and is in use.
8.- Microswitches for selecting the operating address of the device using a DMX control console.
9.- General use LED indicators. They are inside the chassis. For more information, see the Connection and
operating section.
REMOTE CONTROL
1.- A-B-C-D: to activate fog expulsion. Hold any of the 4 buttons down until the desired amount of fog is
reached.

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DMX CONTROL
- The intensity of the fog that is expelled by the machine can be regulated using a DMX control console.
- Connect the fog machine to a DMX control console using the DMX IN input and the XLR cable supplied.
- Select the address that has been assigned to the machine using microswitches 1 to 9 on the back panel
(follow the table below):
- Then select the machine’s previously assigned address in the control console. To control the fog flow
expelled by the machine, use the corresponding sliding control. 0 is off and 255 is the maximum.
CONNECTION AND OPERATING
- The equipment has been designed to be used indoors. Do not use outdoors. Place the equipment on a flat
surface in a ventilated area. Remove the lid from the fog liquid tank, fill it up with certified fog liquid and close
the lid. Using other products could damage your equipment.
- Connect the equipment to the mains.
- When the fog machine is heating up, the, the LED indicator inside the liquid tank will ight up in red. The
heating up period finishes when the red LED goes off and the blue one lights up. At this point the fog
machine is ready to be used. To start expelling fog, press the button on the remote control until the desired
intensity is reached. If the machine overheats it will automatically stop and the blue LED indicator will go
off. Wait for it to light up, to use it again.
- If the equipment is not going to be used for a long period of time, we recommend you unplug it from the
mains.

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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
-Do not leave the fog machine on without liquid in the tank, as this could damage the pump as well the
heating element.
- Do not leave liquid uncovered. Always close the lids on the fog liquid and the machine tanks immediately
after refilling.
-Never add inflammable liquids of any type (petrol, gas, perfume) instead of fog liquid.
CLEANING THE FOG MACHINE
- After using it for approximately 40 hours, it is advisable to clean the equipent using a solution composed
of 80% distilled water and 20% white vinegar, to avoid the accumulation of residue on the heating element.
- When the machine has been unplugged and has cooled down, empty the machine completely. Pour the
cleaning solution into the tank. Connect the equipment and wait for it to heat up. Put it to work in a very
ventilated area until the deposit empties. If cleaning has finished, you can pour more fog liquid into the
tank again.
SPECIFICATIONS
FOG-16
CHARACTERISTICS Professional fog machine.
1500 W power.
RF remote control.
Warm-up time: 8 minutes.
LED indicator for optimum operating temperature.
Automatic thermostat.
Activation using remote control, cable or DMX control console.
Fog intensity regulated using DMX control console.
INPUTS DMX IN, 3-pin male XLR
OUTPUTS DMX OUT, 3-pin female XLR
DEPOSIT CAPACITY 2.5 litres
BLAST RANGE 10 m
OUTPUT VOLUME 580 m3/min
POWER SUPPLY 230 V AC, 1 500 W
DIMENSIONS 265 x 190 x 470 mm depth
ACCESSORIES Adjustable fixing mount
3 m remote cable
RF remote control

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FONESTAR SISTEMAS S.A.
Polígono de Trascueto s/n
39600 Revilla de Camargo, Cantabria (Spain)
Declares, under its responsibility, that the following equipment:
Description: Professional fog machine
Br nd: FONESTAR
Model: FOG-16
complies with the European directives 2004/108/CE on Electromagnetic Compatibility and
2006/95/CE on Low Voltage.
Santander, 17th July 2014
Juan Vallejo
Technical Engineer, Sales Department
WARRANTY
This product has been tested and has passed the corresponding quality control prior to being put on the market.
FONESTAR guarantees the suitability of the product for its specified use during a period of 2 years from the delivery
date and commits itself to repair or substitute the goods as expressed in the Spanish law ‘La Ley General para la
Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007 16 Noviembre.
The lack of conformity in the first six months after purchase, due to a manufacturing defect, will be rectified with no
more than showing the proof of purchase. After six months FONESTAR reserves the right to demand proof of the
product being sold with that problem.
This warranty does not include damage produced by: inappropriate use or negligence, accidents, worn out parts due
to use, breakages, burns, spilt liquids or other substances, excessive humidity, battery deterioration and internal
manipulation of the device, the software or its components by unauthorized persons, and in general any use that is
unrelated to the nature and purpose of the product.
If any service is needed during the warranty period because of lack of conformity, please contact the business or
distributor where the product was purchased in no more than 2 months after being conscious of the problem. It is only
necessary to contact FONESTAR if it is impossible or imposes an undue burden for them to solve it.
To benefit from this warranty it is necessary to show the proof of purchase with the date clearly visible, with no
corrections or crossing out.
This document adds information, and never decreases the consumers’ rights, which in all cases are protected by the
Spanish law ‘La Ley General para la Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007 16
Noviembre’.
FONESTAR is a member of ECOEMBALAJES ESPAÑA, S.A. “ECOEMBES”, with number 03497 and all
our products carry the symbol, backed by our membership and subscription to the above mentioned
organization with the recycling and subsequent management of our packaging.
FONESTAR S.A. - NIF A28780443 - Apartado 191 - 39080 - Santander, Cantabria, (Spain)
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