Martin RUSH SM 850 User manual

RUSH SM 850
User Manual

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Manual: Revision C

Table of contents
Safety information.............................................................................................4
Introduction .......................................................................................................8
Features at a glance......................................................................................8
Before using the product ...............................................................................8
Fog machine overview......................................................................................9
Physical installation.........................................................................................10
Mounting the fog machine on a truss..........................................................10
Securing with a safety cable........................................................................11
AC power ........................................................................................................11
Remote control................................................................................................12
Wired remote control...................................................................................12
4-channel wireless remote control and receiver..........................................12
Operation ........................................................................................................13
Filling the tank .............................................................................................13
Making fog...................................................................................................13
Maintenance....................................................................................................14
Cleaning ......................................................................................................14
Replacing the primary fuse..........................................................................14
Replacing the wireless remote control battery ............................................15
Service and repairs .....................................................................................15
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................16
Technical Specifications .................................................................................17

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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing,
operating or servicing this product.
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the
product and in this manual:
Warning!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or death.
Warning!
See user
manual for
important
safety
information.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk of
lethal or severe
electric shock.
Warning!
Fire hazard.
Warning!
Hot surfaces.
Burn hazard.
This fog machine is for professional use only and must be
installed by a qualified technician. It is not for household use. It
presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire and burn
hazards, electric shock, falls, and respiratory problems. The fog
produced by the machine is hot enough to cause burns or eye
injury if the safety precautions below are not followed.
Install, operate and service Martin™ products only as directed
in their user manuals, or you may create a safety hazard or
cause damage that is not covered by product warranties.
Follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all
warnings in this manual and printed on the product. Keep this
user manual for future use.
For the latest user documentation and other information for this
and all Martin™ products, please visit the Martin website at
http://www.martin.com
If you have any questions about how to install, operate or

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service the fog machine safely, please contact your Martin™
distributor (see www.martin.com/distributors for details) or call
the Martin™ 24-hour service hotline on [phone], or in
the USA on 1-888-tech-180.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when
installing, operating or servicing the fog machine.
Protection from electric shock
Do not expose the fog machine to rain or moisture.
Disconnect the fog machine from AC power before carrying out
any installation or maintenance work and when the fog
machine is not in use.
Ensure that the fog machine is electrically connected to ground
(earth).
Use only a source of AC mains power that complies with local
building and electrical codes and has both overload and
ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fog machine with power must be located near the fog machine
and easily accessible so that the fog machine can easily be
disconnected from power.
Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and
rating only.
Disconnect the fog machine from power immediately if the
power plug or any seal, cover, cable, or other component is
damaged, defective, deformed, wet or showing signs of
overheating. Do not reapply power until repairs have been
completed.
Before using the fog machine, check that all power distribution
equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the
electrical requirements of all connected devices.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fog machine if the ambient temperature (Ta)
exceeds 40° C (104° F).
The surface of the product casing can reach up to 50° C
(122°F) during operation. Avoid contact by persons and
materials. Allow the fog machine to cool for at least 10 minutes
before handling.

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Do not touch the fog output nozzle during or after use –it
becomes extremely hot, reaching a temperature of 300° C
(572° F). The nozzle cools slowly and can cause burns for up
to three hours after the machine has been shut down.
The fog produced by the machine is hot enough to cause burns
when it leaves the nozzle, and very hot droplets of fluid escape
occasionally. Keep people and objects at least 1 meter (39
inches) away from the fog output nozzle. Do not install the
machine such that hot droplets can fall on people.
Fog output contains glycol, a flammable alcohol that burns with
an almost invisible blue flame. Do not point fog output at
sources of ignition such as open flames or pyrotechnic effects.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fog machine.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the
fog machine. Provide a minimum clearance of 500 mm (20 in.)
around the fog machine. Keep combustible materials at least 1
m (40 in.) away from the machine.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Replace fuses only with ones of the type and rating specified in
this manual for the machine.
Protection from injury
Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware used can
hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support.
If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fog machine
to a rigging clamp. Do not use safety cables as the primary
means of support.
Do not install the fog machine over areas where people are
present.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety. Children must be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the fog machine is installed in a location where it may cause
injury or damage if it falls, install as directed in this manual a
secondary attachment such as a safety cable that will hold the

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fog machine if a primary attachment fails. The secondary
attachment must be approved by an official body such as TÜV
as a safety attachment for the weight that it secures, must
comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and must be
capable of bearing a static suspended load that is ten times the
weight of the fog machine and all installed accessories.
Fog machines can cause condensation. Do not point the output
at smooth floors. Floors and surfaces may become slippery.
Check these frequently and wipe dry as necessary to avoid any
danger of slipping.
Ensure at least 2 m (6.5 ft.) visibility in areas where fog is being
produced.
Fog fluid contains food-grade glycols in solution but may
present health risks if swallowed. Do not drink it. Store it
securely. If eye contact occurs, rinse with water. If fluid is
swallowed, give water and obtain medical advice.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable
platform whenever installing, servicing, filling, or moving the fog
machine.
In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fog
machine immediately and disconnect it from power. Do not
attempt to use a fog machine that is obviously damaged.
Do not modify the fog machine in any way. Refer any service
operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
Protection from breathing problems
A fog machine can operate safely only with the fog fluid it is
designed for. Use only fluid that is approved by Martin™ (see
‘Approved Fluids on page Error! Bookmark not defined.) with
this machine. Other fluids may cause the release of toxic
gases, presenting a severe health hazard. You will also
probably cause damage to the machine that is not covered by
product warranties.
Do not create dense fog in confined or poorly ventilated areas.
Do not expose people with health problems (including allergic
and/or respiratory conditions such as asthma) to fog output.
Do not point fog output directly at a person’s face or at face
height.

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Introduction
The RUSH SM 850™is one of several products in a brand new line of
atmospheric effects from Martin™. With its clean industrial design, rugged,
lightweight and compact construction, and market-leading features including
wireless remote control, LED-illuminated fluid container, automatic pump shut-off,
and a convenient carrying handle, the RUSH SM 850 is an ideal companion for
mobile DJs and bands, and effective in small venues.
Congratulations on your purchase of this Martin™fog machine. Details of the full
range of Martin products are available on our website at www.martin.com.
Features at a glance
●850 W heater element
●200 m3(7062 ft3) per minute output
●Electronic fluid sensor
●Easy to fill removable fluid tank
●Wireless and wired remote controls
The RUSH SM 850™is supplied with this user manual, a wired remote control, a
wireless remote control transmitter and receiver, a 1.5 m (5 ft.) power cable (local
power plug not included on some models) and an adjustable mounting bracket.
Before using the product
1. Read ‘Safety information’on page 4 before installing, operating or servicing
the fog machine.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the
fog machine. Do not attempt to operate a damaged fog machine.
3. If the fog machine is not going to be hard-wired to a mains supply, install as
directed in this manual a local power plug (not supplied) on the supplied
power cable as described on page 11.
4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply
match the power requirements of the fog machine.
5. Check the support pages on the Martin Professional website at
www.martin.com for the most recent user documentation and technical
information about the fog machine. Martin™ user manual revisions are
identified by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover.

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Fog machine overview
1
mounting bracket
6
power switch
2
clamp attachment point
7
remote control socket
3
fluid tank
8
remote control socket
4
secondary attachment point
9
AC power socket
5
fog output nozzle
10
“No fluid” light

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Physical installation
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before
installing the fog machine.
The fog machine is designed for indoor use only and must be
used in a dry location with adequate ventilation.
Martin™ can supply suitable safety cables and rigging clamps for use with the fog
machine (see ‘Accessories’ on page 19).
Do not suspend the machine immediately over areas with public access.
Ensure that there is at least 500 mm (20 in.) clearance all around the machine
and at least 1 m (40 in.) clearance in front of the output nozzle. Keep combustible
materials at least 1 m (40 in.) away from the machine.
The machine can be tilted up to 45 degrees up or down from horizontal if the tank
is partially filled. Overfilling or steeper tilting may cause fluid leakage.
Mounting the fog machine on a truss
The fog machine can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging
structure and tilted up to 45 degrees from horizontal. When
installing the fog machine with the mounting bracket hanging
vertically down, you can use an open-type clamp such as a
G-clamp. If installing with the mounting bracket in any other
orientation, you must use a half-coupler clamp (see
illustration on right) that completely encircles the truss chord.
To clamp the fog machine to a truss:
1. Install the mounting bracket on the fog machine and secure with both
tightening handles.
2. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10 times the weight of all
fog machines and other equipment to be installed on it.
3. Block access under the work area.
4. Bolt a rigging clamp securely to the mounting bracket. The bolt used must be
M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum. It must pass through both mounting bracket
legs and be fastened with a self-locking nut.
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fog machine with its clamp on the
truss and fasten the clamp securely.
6. Secure the fog machine with a safety cable as directed below.