Malanbao Lighting Equipments DFW-X1 User manual

DFW-X1
WATER LOW FOG MACHINE
USER MANUAL
Please read over this manual before operation the machine

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
4. FLUID
4.1 GENERAL NOTES
4.2 STORAGE AND A POINT FOR ATTENTION OF THE FLUID
5. OPERATING THE DATA
5.1 PUTTING INTO OPERATION
5.2 OPERATION DISPLAY
5.3 DMX CONTROL
5.4 FLUID PROTECTION
6. WIRELESS CONTROLLER
7. PACKING LIST
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
9. TROUBLE-SHOOTING
10. SPECIFICATIONS
11 WARRANTY CONDITIONS

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1. Introduction
Water Low Fog Machine is a newest low smoke effects revolutionary innovation. Only
consume water and low fog liquid !!!
Energy efficiency and environmental protection but large smoke output. Machine install in
flight case with wheel, convenient transportation and handling!
2. Safety instructions
A fog machine is not a toy！
1. Never touch the nozzle when in operation. Danger of getting burnt.
2. Occasionally very hot droplets of fluid may escape when in operation. Thus never aim at
persons directly and keep a minimum distance of 3m to the nozzle.
3. The location for the machine must be non-flammable, non-combustible and not sensitive to
heat. It has to be twice as big as the machine.
4. Combustible objects and objects sensitive to heat. Keep a minimum distance of 60cm to all
flammable,
5. The visibility has to be more than 2m in rooms where people walk around.
6. Fog may activate smoke detectors.
7. Artificially-made fog can be produced in many different ways. The method used here to
produce fog, with a device which works according to the vaporizer principle, is the most
harmless one.
8. Please put the machine dry, no dust and contaminant, not shake and keep in dry
environment.
9. Please do not work the machine if there is no liquid.
Please note: People with health problems or problems of the respiratory tract or with an
inclination for allergies should avoid any contact with the haze.
3. Description of parts
①LCD controller
②DMX512 3pin female socket（output）
③DMX512 3pin male socket（input）
④DMX512 5pin female socket（output）
⑤DMX512 5pin male socket（input）
⑥Remote controller receiver（30meter without obstacle）

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⑦Power Switch
⑧Fuse（15A）
⑨Power line input
⑩2L Water low fog liquid tank
⑾Water low fog liquid tube
⑿Fast connector
⒀Water input
This is a auto water feeder when water less than normal level! Put the liquid tube into the bottle, it
will put the water from bottle into machine automatically.
⒁Water overflow
If there too many water inside the machine, extra water will go out from here by itself.
⒂Water output after work is ends. There is a screw know in the bottom of machine to let
water out directly.
After using the machine, please put out all the water from this water output. In order to keep
water tank clear, please clean the water tank after using the machine each time. Use the
purified water can prolong the service life of the machine.

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4.Fluid
4. 4.1 General notes
(1) To guarantee trouble-free operation the special “Water Low Fog Liquid“ must be used.Use of
other liquids will void the manufacturer‘s warranty and can be dangerous to your health.
(2) The Water Low Fog Liquid is 4bottles in a carton, 5liter per bottle. You can buy from the local
dealer.
(3) Use the Water low fog liquid, smoke is white and heavy, fast and even spread on the ground!
Similar as dry ice to create a strong cloud effect.. Even there have wind, it will not affect the
results, because smoke below 60cm will sink automatically, smoke higher than 60cm will
disappear automatically.
If using other fog liquid, smoke would float in the air and not disappear easily, influence taken
effect.
4.2 Storage and a point for attention of the fluid
(1) The “Water Low Fog Liquid” is a highly concentrated fluid. You can store it for six months.
(2) Please put the items into the cool and dry place ,avoid to the sunshine directly.
(3) If contact with the eyes,please rinse with plenty of water.
(4) The fluid can’t eat and must be keep away from the children. If do not carefully eat the fluid,
please see a doctor in time.
5. Operating the data
5.1 Putting into operation
Connect to the machine supply. Make sure the correct voltage is selected.（220V /60Hz, 110V
/50Hz）
Turn on power switch，Picture 1 appear on the display（refer Picture 1），then Picture 2 appear,
（refer Picture 2），after one minute，show Picture 3（refer Picture 3），it means warming up
finished.
Picture1. Welcome To Use Picture 2. Warming Up Picture 3. Ready To Fazer

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5.2 Operation display
5.21 FUNC Menu
Picture 4 Adjust the output
(Picture 4). Press FUNC one time, appear Picture 4, it means adjust the output, press UP and
DOWN, it can adjust 1%~100% output, press VOLUM, it can jet immediately.
Picture 5 Interval time
(Picture 5). Press FUNC two times continuously , appear Picture 5, it means adjust the interval
time, press UP and DOWN, it can set 1~200s interval time.
Picture 6. Smoke discharge time
（Picture 6）. Press FUNC three times continuously，appear Picture 6, it means adjust the smoke
discharge time, press UP and DOWN, it can set 1~200s smoke discharge time.

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Picture 7. Smoke Output
（Picture 7）. Press FUNC four times continuously，appear Picture 7, it means adjust the smoke
output, press UP and DOWN, it can set 1%~100% smoke output.
Picture 8. DMX adjust
(Picture 8). Press FUNC six times continuously，appear Picture 8, press UP and DOWN, it can
adjust 1~511 DMX start address.
5.22. TIME Key-press
Press “TIMER”,timer and ration. Show circularly the picture 5 and picture 6,it mean the machine
will be worked as the setup of picture 5、6 and 7. Press the “TIMER” again,return to the main
menu.
5.23 VOLUM Key-press
Press “VOLUM”,the machine start to working, show the picture 4 spray time. Also it can adjust
the spray time thought “UP” and “DOWN”. Press the “VOLUM” again,return to the main menu
picture 3.
5.24 DMX control
DMX have priority when the machine put in the XLR socket.(it means the machine is controlled
by DMX,the data will be connected the DMX, all the key-press on the machine will be stop using.
When the machine receives the correct DMX signal, the machine will have a one channel, the
first channel = pump.
Through the XLR socket, it can connect to multiple machines and use all at the same time.
5.4 FLUID PROTECTION
When the water low fog liquid is completely depleted, the LCD panel interface is shown in picture
9. In this case, machine stop working, need to add fill in water low fog liquid and then press
MAUAL button to reset, the pump will work 40 seconds until the LCD panel display interface for
Picture 3, haze machine work normally.

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If the tank still have liquid inside but the machine show “Out Order”, please check the liquid tube
and fast connector of bottle cap firstly and then check the pump.
Picture 9. Fluid protection
5.5 FLUID PROTECTION SYSTEM ON AND OFF SETTING METHOD
If you press many times “MANUAL”button but can not get back from “Out Order”when all the
spare parts in normal, you can press six times “FUNC”button and then LCD show picture 10
“Oil-Way”, press “DOWN”button one time, LCD show “OFF”, and then press “FUNC”button to
turn off the fluid protection system.
Press “VOLUME”button and adjust the smoke output into 100%, waiting for 1-2minutes,
machine will work normally.
Press “FUNC”button six time LCD show piecture 10 “Oil-way”, press “UP”button LCD show
“ON”and then press “FUNC”again to turn on the fluid protection system.
Picture 10. Fluid protection System ON and OFF
6. Wireless Controller
Distance: 30meter without obstacle
Function: Press “A”one time on emitter, machine is on!
Press “A”again, machine is off!
7. Packing list
1PCS Water low fog machine, 1PCS Emitter, 1PCS bottle, 1PCS Power cable, 1PCS Water tube,
1PCS User manual.
8.Care and Maintenance
It can reduce spare parts change and repair charge if you clean the machine termly.
POW
RUN
FUNC UP DOWN
TIMER VOLUM MAUAL
oil-way

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※Remove the filter,which protects the fan against dust and dirt,from time to time and clean it.
※Check the state of the fluid filter from time to time and clean or replace it when necessary.
※After several hours of operation,some droplets of condensation will have formed at the nozzle.
That is normal and not a malfunction.
※Remove fluid droplets at the nozzle only when the machine has completely cooled off.
※Please keep the liquid clean,do not put in other material. Do not using the contaminate liquid.
Please lid the bottle after putting in the liquid.
※Please note: The vaporizer of our machines does not have to be cleaned! If open and clean by
yourself not professional and damage the vaporizer,we can not grant warranty in this case.
9. Trouble-shooting
Trouble: The pump runs, but little or no smoke is produced.
Cause: The pump sucks no or too little fluid.
· Check whether the canister is empty
· Check whether the brass collar is properly connected with the brass oupling
· Check whether the fluid filter in the canister is clogged
· Check whether the fluid tube is twisted or defective
Trouble: The console can’t be controlled normally.
Cause: Connection from the machine to the console is faulty.
· Check whether the plug is plugged in correctly
· Check whether the cable is defective
· Check whether the DMX start address is adjusted correctly
· If just some console can’t be controlled normally,please exchange the XLR house line and
signal line.
Trouble: During operation the machine fail to work for a long time
Cause: The over-temperature protection device is activated.
· Check whether the fan is clogged
·Turn off the power for a moment,then turn on the power again.
Trouble 4: The vaporizer is clogged.
·Please send the machine to the service-station or your local dealer.
10.Specifications
Power:2000W
Voltage: AC220-250V 50/60Hz
Fuse:15A
Heat up time: 3.5mins
Fog Liquid tank:2L
Fog Liquid consumption:25ml per minute (100% output)
Water consumption:220ml per minute (100% output)
Smoke output:100m2 / min

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Controller:LCD controller & Wireless controller & DMX512(1CH)
Electronic temperature control system
Water level sensor systems
Fluid protection system
Non-leak bottle
N.W.:39.5KG
Size:55*37*47.5cm
11. Warranty conditions
1. Free of charge, we will repair any defect or fault in the unit if it is caused by a proven factory
fault and has been advised immediately after appearance and within 12 month of delivery to the
end user.
2.. The following are not in the warranty
※The right of guarantee service is lost if fluids other than the original “ water low fog liquid”
have been used or if units are sent to us with full fluid bottles.
※Also non compliance with the instructions in this manual or mistakes by incorrect
handling/treating of the machine will lead to a loss of guarantee and also any faults and damages
caused by undue force.
※The customer loses all rights for guarantee services, if any repairs or adjustments are done to
the units by unauthorized persons and/or if spare parts are used which are nor approved by us.
3. Certain parts of the machine are „consumable parts“and are not covered by the warranty.
4. Guarantee services do not cause an extension of the guarantee time or the start of a new
guarantee time. The warranty for replaced parts ends with the guarantee time of the whole unit.
5. Guarantee Service will be done in the following way: Faulty parts will be repaired or replaced
(our choice) with correct parts.
Faulty units have to be brought to us or our service centers or to be sent to us or our service
centers at customer‘s expenses. The invoice and/or receipt showing the purchase date and the
serial number have to come with the faulty unit, otherwise this will not be guarantee service.
Replaced parts become our property.
6. If you should send the unit for service, do not forget to remove any liquid from the fluid bottle.