Stairville SD-300 User manual

Owner‘s Manual
FOG MACHINE
SD-300

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Thank you for choosing one of our fog machines. You now own a rugged
and powerful state-of-the-art machine. Prior to use, we suggest that you
carefully read all of the instructions. By following the suggestions found
in this user manual, you can look forward to the reliable and satisfactory
performance of your fog machine for years to come.
1. Cautions
For your own safety you must read this section in full
rst!
Never drink fogger liquid. If it is ingested, call a doctor immediately. If•
Fogger liquid comes in contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with
water.
Donotoverllyour• fog machine.Overllingwillcausetheunittoclog.
If your• fog machine fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately.
Drain all fogger liquid from the tank, pack the unit securely (preferably
in the original packing material), and return it to your fogger dealer for
service.
Danger of electric shock
Keep this device dry. For inside use only. Not designed for outside use.•
For the 230V models, use 3-prong grounded electrical outlet only. Prior to•
use take care to determine that the unit is installed at the rated voltage.
Always unplug your• fog machinebeforellingitstank.
Keep Fogger upright.•
Turn off or unplug when not in use.•
This machine is not water-or splash proof. If moisture, water, or fog•
liquid gets inside the housing, immediately unplug the unit and contact a
service technician or your fogger dealer before using it again.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to your Fogger dealer or other•
qualiedservicepersonnel.
For adult use only. Fogger must be installed out of the reach of children.•
Never leave the unit running unattended.•
Neveraimtheoutputatopenames.•
Danger if explosion
Neveraddammableliquidsofanykind(oil,gas,perfume)tothe• fog
machineliquidortheuidcontainer.

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Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions printed on the•
exterior of your fog machine.
Neverletthefoggercloseuptoanyame,ammableorexplosive•
substancetoavoidreandexplosive.
Useonlyhigh-qualityliquidorsuitabledealerrecommendedfoguid.•
Alwaysmakesurethereissufcientliquidinthe• fog machine liquid
tank. Operating this unit without liquid may cause permanent damage to
the machine.
2. Unpacking & Inspection
Open the shipping carton and verify that all equipment necessary to•
operate the system has arrived intact.
Your• fog machine should be accompanied by the following items:
1. Thisusermanual!
2. Power cord
3. Multi-function remote control with attached cord
If any equipment is missing contact your• fog machine dealer immediately.
Pleasealsocontactyourvendorwhenyoundanydestroyedor•
omitting parts.
Before beginning initial setup of your• fog machine, make sure that there
is no evident damage caused by transportation. In the event that the
unit’s housing or cable is damaged, do not plug it in and do not attempt
to use it until after contacting your fog machine dealer for assistance.
3. Setup
Remove all packing materials from the shipping box. Check that all•
foam and plastic padding is removed.
Placethefogmachineonaatsurfaceandremoveliquidtankcap.•
Pour high quality fog liquid into the liquid tank, being careful not to•
exceedthemaximumuidlevel.DONOTOVERFILL.Useonlyour
FoggerLiquidorotherdealer-recommendedhigh-qualityfoguid.Any
othertypesofuidcandamagetheunit.Whenthecontainerisfull,
place the cap back on the liquid tank and tighten.
Your fog machine can only be operated by connecting the remote•
control supplied into the remote control slot in the back of the machine.

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4. Operation
Plugtheremotecontrolcordintotheslotmarked“REMOTE•
CONTROL”ontherearsideofthefog machine. Plug the power cord
into a grounded electrical outlet.
Turn on the power switch located on the back of the• fog machine.
The red light on the remote control will turn on once the machine is•
plugged into a power outlet and the on/off switch is turned on.
Once the red light comes on the machine must warm-up .This period•
varies depending on conditions but should not take more than 10
minutes under any circumstances.
The green light on the remote control will turn on once the machine is•
readytoproducehaze.Whenthegreenlightturnson,themachinemay
be operated using the remote control.
The fog machine is controlled via the remote control. Please refer to the•
section titled Remote Control Operation for detailed instruction on the
various functions available.
Prior to the green light turning on the machine will not haze and the•
functions will not respond.
WhentheFoggerdoesnothaveanyliquidinthemachinethePCboard•
will shut off the pump so that the machine will not be damaged. The
pumpwillremainoffuntiluidisaddedtothemachine.
Important:
Alwaysmonitortankuidlevelduringoperation.Thefogmachinecan
sufferdamagewhenrunwithoutuid.Ifthemachinedoesnotfunction
afterhavingbeenrunwithoutuid,pleasecontactyourFoggerdealerfor
service.
Remote Control Operation
TheINTERVALknobadjuststhetimebetweendischargeswhen•
the timer function is engaged. The range is from 10 seconds ~ 200
seconds.
Thesecondknoblabelled“VOLUME”controlsthevolumeofhaze•
produced. The range is from 0% ~ 100% of maximum output.
TheyellowTIMERbuttoncontrolsthetimerfunction.Depressthebutton•
toactivateit.Whenactivatedtheyellowlightwillturnon.Adjustingthe
interval knob will determine the time between haze output (10~200
seconds). The duration of output is set at 13 seconds. The volume
canbeadjustedusingthevolumeknobtocontroltheamountofhaze

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produced. The red CONTINUOUS button sets the machine to constant
haze production. To activate this function. depress the red button. The
volume knob can be used to regulate the volume of the steady stream
of haze produced.
ThegreenMANUALbuttonwillproduceacontinuousblastatmaximum•
volumewhilethebuttonishelddown.Whenreleased,themanual
function stops and the machine will return to the previous setting: timer,
continuous, or stationary.
Note: the Continuous function will override the Timer function.•
Therefore, if both buttons have been depressed, the Fogger will haze
continuously.Themanualfunctionoverridesallfunctions.When
depressed and held down, the Fogger will haze at maximum volume for
as long as the button is held down, regardless of the machine’s setting
at the time.
Fog Liquid
The• fog machine operates on regular fog liquid. The machine has been
designed to produce exceptional haze using Stairville fog liquids. Use
onlyourhighqualityfogliquidsorotherdealerrecommendedfoguids.
Failure to use high quality fog liquid can damage the machine.
TheFoggercanonlybeoperatedusingfoguidsoruids•
recommended by your dealer that are designed to be used exclusively
in the fog machine.
Do not allow the fog liquid to become contaminated. Contamination•
includes adding fragrances, oils, dust or any other foreign materials to
the fog liquid supply. Always replace the caps on the fog liquid container
andtheFogger’sliquidtankimmediatelyafterlling.
5. Cleaning
Please clean the machine after 40 hours of operation using a mix cleaner,
that consists of 80% pure water and 20% vinegar as follows.
1. Emptythetank,thenpourcleanliquidinsteadoffogliquidtospray
until clean liquid runs off.
2. Then pour in the fog liquid again for next operation.

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6. Troubleshooting
If you experience low output mechanical noise or no output at all. Unplug
immediately.Checkuidlevel,theexternalfuse,remoteconnection,and
power from the wall, if all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in
again if Fogger does not function after 30 seconds, discontinue operation
or permanent damage to the unit may result. Return the machine to your.
Fogger dealer Always drain tank before mailing or transporting this unit.
WARNING!
Neverblockventilationholes!X
Nevertouchtheunitwhenit‘shot!X
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to your Fogger dealer or otherX
qualiedservicepersonnel.
7. Specification
Rating Voltage: 230V~/50Hz
PowerConsumption: 700W
Fuse: 3,15A/250V
Tankcapacity: 1,5Liter
Measurement: 525 x 208 x 235 mm
Weight:  ca.8,9kg
Aswecontinuouslystrivetoimproveourproducts,allspecicationsand
appearancearesubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.
Keep this manual for future reference.
8. Disposal
Do not dispose of the device at the end of his operating life
in your normal domestic waste. This device is subject to the
European Guidelines 2002/96/EC.
Have the product disposed of by a professional disposal company of by•
your communal disposal facility.
Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt contact•
your disposal facility.
Dispose of packaging materials in an environmentally•
responsible manner.

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Treppendorf 30
96138Burgebrach
Germany
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