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F-1 Fazer

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2014 Antari Lighting and Effects Ltd

User Manual - English

Safety Information

Please read the following safety information carefully before operating the

machine. This information includes important safeguards about installation,

usage, and maintenance. Pay attention to all warning labels and instructions in

this manual and printed on the machine.

If you have questions about how to operate the machine safely, please contact your local

Antari dealer for help.

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Keep this device dry.

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Always connect to a grounded circuit to avoid risk of electrocution.

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Before connecting machine to power, always check voltage indicate on machine

match to your local AC voltage. Do not use the machine if AC power voltage does

not match.

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Disconnect the machine from AC power before servicing and when not in use.

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This product is for indoor use only! Do not expose to rain or moisture. If fluid is

spilled, disconnect AC power and clean with a damp cloth. If fluid is spilled onto

electronic parts, immediately unplug the machine and contact your local Antari

dealer for advice.

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No user serviceable and modifiable parts inside. Never try to repair this product, an

unauthorized technician may cause damage or malfunction to the machine.

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For adult use only. Never leave the machine running unattended.

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Installed the machine in a well-ventilated area. Provide at least 50 cm space around

the machine.

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Never add flammable liquid of any kind to the machine.

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Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the machine while operating.

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Only use Antari fluid. Other fluid may lead to heater clog and malfunction.

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If the machine fails to work, unplug the machine and stop operation immediately.

Contact your local Antari dealer for advise.

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Before transporting the machine, make sure the fluid tank is completely drained.

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Fog fluid may present health risks if swallowed. Do not drink fog fluid. Store it

securely. In case of eye contact or if fluid is swallowed, immediately look for medical

advice.

Unpacking and Inspection

Immediately upon receiving the machine, carefully unpack the carton, check the content to

ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. If any parts

appear damaged or mishandled from shipping, notify the shipper immediately and retrain the

packing material for inspection.

What is included:

1 x F-1 Fazer

1 x Power Cord

1 x User Manual

Product Dimensions

275mm

608mm

286mm

Product Overview

Setting Up

Step 1:

Place the machine on a flat surface and in a suitable large area with at least 50 cm

open space around the machine.

Step 2:

Fill the fluid tank with Antari approved fluid.

Step 3:

Connect the machine to suitable rated power supply.To determine the power

requirement for the machine refer to the label on the back of the machine.

Always connect the machine to a protected circuit and ensure it is properly

grounded to avoid risk of electrocution.

Step 4:

Turn on the machine and allow it to heat up. Heat up takes approximatly 4 mintues.

Once the machine has reached operating temperature, the display will show Ready to Faze.

Now the machine is ready for operation.

Blue LCD screen, Timer

mode, Volume mode

Neutrik PowerCon

Breaker

XLR 3-Pin DMX Connector

WDMX Wireless Solution

XLR 5-Pin DMX Connector

Power ON / OFF

Step 5:

To start making haze, press the VOLUME button on the control panel.

Step 6:

To turn off the machine, hold the STOP button for 3 seconds; the machine will

automatically run a self-cleaning process and shut off after the process is done.

Operation

Control Panel Operation

The machine can be operated with the onboard digital control interface.

Button

Function

[MENU]

Scroll through setting menu

[UP]/[TIMER]

Up/Activate Timer fucntion

[DOWN]/[VOLUME] Down/Activate Volume function

[STOP]

Deactivate Timer/Volume function.

Or to select and memorize the setting.

Hold 3 seconds to start self-cleaning process and shut

down the machine

Control Menu

Set interval time at Timer mode from 5 to 200 seconds

Set duration time at Timer mode from 1 to 200 seconds

Interval Set

XXX Sec

Duration Set

XXX Sec

Antari F-1

Ready to Faze

Set output volume at Timer mode from 1 to 100 %

Set output volume at Volume mode from 1 to 100 %

Set fan speed from 20 to 100%

Set DMX/W-DMX address from 1 to 511

Turn On/Off Wireless Remote Control function

Turn On/Off Air Pump Sensor

Select DMX mode from 2ch, 1ch, and Sync mode

Turn On/Off W-DMX function

Unlink from a W-DMX transmitter

Turn On/Off run last setting function

Turn On/Off Keypad Sound

Timer Output

XXX %

Volume Output

XXX %

Fan Speed

XXX %

DMX-512

Address: XXX

Run Last Setting

W-DMX Power

Wireless

Air Pump Sensor

DMX Mode

XXXX

Keypad Sound

W-DMX Reset

XXX

DMX Connector Pin Assignment

The machine provides a 3- or 5-pin XLR connector for DMX connection. The diagram below

indicates pin assignment information.

Pin

Function

Ground

Data-

Data+

DMX Operation

Making the DMX Connection

– Connect the machine to a DMX controller or to one of the

machines in the DMX chain. The machine uses a 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for DMX

connection, the connector is located on the front of the machine.

Address Setup

– Use control menu to set DMX address. The machine occupies 2 control

channels. The starting address is defined as the first channel from which the machine will

respond to the controller. Always double check to make sure there are no overlapping

channles in order to control the machine correctly.

DMX Channel Function

Channel Mode

Channel

Value

Function

0-4

Faze off

5-255

Faze 1-100%

0-4

Fan 20%

5-255

Fan 21-100%

0-4

Faze off

Fan 100%

5-255

Faze 1-100%

Fan 100%

Sync

0-4

Faze Off

Fan 20%

5-255

Faze 1-100%

Fan 21-100%

Status of W-DMX connection (Optional)

Symbol on the Liquid Crystal Display

Status of W-DMX connection

●

Transmitter assigned, DMX signal received

◎

Transmitter assigned, No DMX signal

⊙

Transmitter link lost or linking to transmitter

○

Transmitter not assigned

Wireless Remote Control Operation (Optional)

The optional wireless remote control system consists of a transmitter and a receiver on the

rear of the machine.

*Transmitter

With the transmitter, it is possible to make haze output via radio signal at maximum distance

of 50 meters. Press the button “A” to produce haze output and press the button “B” to stop

hazing.

*Receiver

If the optional wireless remote control function is selected and included, a radio signal

receiver is tested and pre-attached on the machine. The included transmitter also has been

paired with the attached receiver before shipping.

To activate or deactivate the wireless remote control function, press [Menu] button until the

LCD displays “Wireless”. Then press the

▲

[Up] or

▼

[Down] button to turn on and off the

wireless remote control function.

Notes:

Once the wireless remote control function is turned On

, the letter “W” will be displayed on

the LCD screen.

Once the wireless remote control function is turned On, the LCD screen will display

“Wireless Detect …” each time when the machine is turned on; this allows users to pair

new

transmitter with the machine’s receiver. Every new registration overwrites the

previous memory.

One machine can be controlled by up to 5 transmitters while one transmiter can be

registered to unlimited number of machines.

Service and Maintenance

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Do not allow the machine and fluid to become contaminated.

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Regularly fill distilled water to fluid tank and run the machine to clean the system.

After cleaning, refill Antari fog fluids into fluid tank and make sure machine can

produce fog properly.

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It is recommended to run the machine on a monthly basis in order to achieve best

performance and output condition.

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Excessive dust, liquid and dirt built up will degrade performance and cause

overheating.

Technical Specifications

Input voltage

110-120V 60Hz or 220-240V 50Hz

Fuse/Breaker

110

– 120V = 10A 250V

220

– 240V = 5A 250V

Power Consumption

AC 120V 790W

AC 230V 700W

Warm-up time

4 minutes (approx.)

Fluid tank capacity

2.4 Liter

Maximum Fluid consumption

8.5 ml / per minute

Recommended Fluid

Antari FLG water-based fog fluid for the best effect

Control options

LCD Menu, DMX 512, Wireless DMX, Wireless Remote

Adjustable haze volume and fan speed

DMX channels

2 channels, haze output volume and fan speed

Power connection

Neutrik PowerCon

DMX data connection

3-pin and 5-pin XLR

Dimension

L 608 x W 275 x H 286 mm

Dry weight

14.1 kg

C08F00100