Stairville SF-1000 MKII User manual

Owner‘s Manual
FOG MACHINE
SF-1000

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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 or burns
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.
The output nozzle becomes very hot during operation (300 °C). Keep•
ammablematerialsatleast60cmawayfromthenozzle.
Always allow your fog machine to cool down before attempting to clean•
or service it.
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.•

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Danger of explosion
Neveraddammableliquidsofanykind(oil,gas,perfume)tothe• fog
machineliquidortheuidcontainer.
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 shipping box, check that all foam•
and plastic padding is removed, especially in the nozzle area.
Placethefogmachineonaatsurfaceandremoveliquidtankcap.•
Pour high quality fog water-based 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.
Firmly attach remote control cable to the proper input on the rear of the•
machine.

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4. Operation
Plug the power cord into a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.•
Turn the power switch on rear of unit to position “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. Prior to the green light turning on
the machine will not haze and the functions will not respond.
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.
The remote unit’s lamp will cycle on and off as the machine re-heats to•
the proper operating temperature.
As your model includes a mounting bracket designed for overhead•
installation,itmaybeinstalledatoorlevelorsuspendedoverhead.If
the unit is to be mounted using the bracket, it is important that the fog
doesnotshootdirectlyatanyone’sface.Whateverinstallationmethod
you choose, do not allow the unit to have more than a 15 degree angle
of inclination.
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 ~ 180 seconds.
The second knob labelled “DURATION” controls the duration of the•
haze blast produced. The range is from 1 ~ 10 seconds.
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 ~ 180 seconds).
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.

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Note:Themanualfunctionoverridesallother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
After every 40 hours of continuous operation, we recommended to run
a cleaning solution composed of 80% distilled water 20% white vinegar
through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the
heating element. Please follow these guidelines:
1. Whiletheunitisunpluggedandcooleddown,unscrewthenozzleat
the very front of the unit and clean out debris with vinegar and a pipe
cleaner, making sure that the hole is free of clogs.
2. Emptyallfoguidfromthemachine.Addcleaningsolutiontothetank.
Plug the unit in and let it warm up.
3. Run the unit in a well-ventilated area, until the tank is empty.
4. Replace the nozzle.
5. Cleaningisnowcompleted,rellwithfogliquid.
6. Troubleshooting
If you experience low output, pump noise or no output at all, unplug the unit
immediately.Checktheuidlevel,theexternalfuse,remoteconnection,
and power from the wall outlet. If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug
the unit in again. If fog does not come out after holding the remote button
down for 30 seconds, check the hose attached to the tank to make sure
thereisuidgoingthroughthehose.Ifyouareunabletodeterminethe
cause of the problem, do not simply continue pushing the remote button,
as this may damage the unit. Return the machine to your dealer.

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WARNING!
Neverblockventilationholes!X
Nevertouchtheunitwhenit‘shot!X
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to your Fogger dealerX
orotherqualiedservicepersonnel.
7. Specification
Rating Voltage: 220-240V~/50Hz
Power:  1000W
Fuse: 5A/250V
Tankcapacity: 1,5Liter
Dimensions: 430 x 220 x 140 mm
Weight:  ca.8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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