WGF-2000 Water Ground Fog 2000 fog machine user manual
Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 18.06.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 10 Protecting the environment..............................................................................................................
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – flammable substances. Warning – hot surface. Warning - slip hazard. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for generating artificial fog by evaporation the poured-in fog fluid together with water. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician. WARNING! Risk of burns from flammable liquids The use of flammable liquids in this device may cause severe burns and damage to property. Always use approved fog fluids.
Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of burns The generated fog at the fog nozzle is hot and can cause burns. Occasionally hot fluid drops may escape from the nozzle. The distance of persons and objects to the fog nozzle must be at least fifty centi‐ metre (1.6 feet). Do not touch the fog nozzle during and shortly after operation. It becomes very hot and may cause burns even several hours after switching off the device.
Safety instructions WARNING! Health hazard caused by fog fluid handling Fog fluid does contain glycols complying with the regulations for foodstuffs. However, it may be harmful if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately. Keep fog fluid in a safe place. If the fog fluid comes into contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water. CAUTION! Possible respiratory problems The device can be operated safely only with the approved fog fluid. The use of other fluids can release toxic gases.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Safety instructions General information about how to safely operate fog machines and hazers The device was designed for use in professional event technology and works reliably when used properly. Observe the following information: Follow all warnings in these operating instructions. Never leave the device running without supervision. The device is not suitable for use in private households or as a child's toy. Place the device on a stable, fire-proof basis that is at least twice as large as the device.
Features 3 Features This fog machine is suitable for use in clubs, bars, discotheques and on stages. Special features of the device: n n n n n n n Water based floor fog machine Control via DMX (three channels) as well as via buttons and display on the unit Operation with water and fog fluid Fog fluid tank capacity: 1.
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Place the device on a stable, fire-proof basis that is at least twice as large as the device. The device requires 20 cm clearance at the sides and above.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls fog machine 20
Connections and controls 1 Fluid tank (lateral level indicator) 2 Water tank 3 Fog nozzle 4 Control panel 5 [Water drain] Valve for the complete emptying of the device, for example before transport. 6 Transport casters 7 IEC chassis plug for power supply with fuse holder. Should the fuse have blown, disconnect the unit from the power supply and replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same type. 8 [ON/OFF] Main switch to turn the device on and off. 9 [DRAINAGE SWITCH] On / off switch for the water pump.
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Connections and controls 11 [DMX IN] DMX input to control the device via DMX. [DMX OUT] DMX output for connecting additional DMX units in a DMX universe. 12 LCD and function buttons. [FUNCTION] Button to select the operating mode and the various setting parameters. Increases the displayed value by one and selects menu items. Decreases the displayed value by one and selects menu items. [TIMER] Button for time-controlled fog blast triggering with the previously made settings.
Connections and controls [VOLUME - PUMP/FAN] Button for manual fog blast triggering with the previously made settings. Button to exit the open menu and for turning off the fog blast in manual or time-controlled operation. 13 Water level indicator [Low Water Ind.] This LED lights red when the level in the water tank drops below 5 litres. The display simultaneously shows the mes‐ sage ‘Beware: No Water!’ . Fill the water tank until the LED goes out.
Operating 6 Operating Filling the unit NOTICE! Possible damages caused by unsuitable fog fluid Fog liquids not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the fog fluids listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. NOTICE! Possible damage from calcareous or dirty water Too hard of water or dirty water can damage the device. Use very soft, or even better, distilled water. First, make sure the unit is switched off.
Operating Open the screw-cap on the fog fluid tank and fill in the fog fluid. Make sure that no fog fluid is spilled or gets into the device. The easiest way is using a funnel. The fog fluid tank capacity is 1.2 litre. Open the screw-cap on the water tank and fill in the water. Make sure that no water is spilled or gets into the device. The easiest way is using a funnel. The water tank capacity is 8 litre. Screw the caps of both tanks firmly back on.
Operating Turning the unit on NOTICE! Fire hazard Do not operate the machine unattended. Connect the device to the mains power grid and turn it on with the main switch. After switching on, the display shows the current software version in ‘version Vx.x’ format. The display shows the status from ‘0%’ to ‘100%’ during the heating process (three to four minutes). As soon as the required operating temperature is reached (display shows ‘100%’ ), the message ‘Machine Ready’ appears on the display.
Operating Operating mode selection Press [FUNCTION]. The display shows ‘Effect Option’ . Now use operating mode: or to select the desired n For operation with fog fluid, select the option ‘Effect Option: Heavy Mode’ . In this mode, the device generates fog on the basis of water and fog fluid. Both the blast volume and distance can be adjusted. We recommend this operating mode for a long device service life. n For operation with water, select the option ‘Effect Option: Light Mode’ .
Operating Turning the unit off Only turn the device off with the main switch after fog output has stopped. Transport the device only when it is completely cooled down. To avoid leaking water or fog fluid during transport, you should transport the device only with empty fluid tank. NOTICE! Possible mould formation due to storage with residual moisture Residual moisture in the device can cause mould formation.
Operating Blast duration Press [FUNCTION] until the display shows ‘Start Time Set Mode: xxS’ . Now use fog blast duration in a range from 1 … 600 seconds. Amount of fog This setting is only relevant when the unit is in Heavy Mode (operation with fog fluid). or to set the Press [FUNCTION] until the display shows ‘Timer Smoke Volume Out: xxx%”’ . Now use set the fog volume per blast in a range from 1 … 100 %. Fan power Press [FUNCTION] until the display shows ‘Fan Adjusting Volume: xxx%”’ .
Operating DMX assignment in operating mode Heavy Mode (operation with fog fluid) Channe Value l 1 Setting the fog volume 0…255 2 3 Function No fog output (0 %) to maximum fog output (100 %) Setting the blower power 0…255 Blower off (0 %) to maximum blower power (100 %) 0…127 Selecting operating mode Heavy Mode WGF-2000 Water Ground Fog 2000 31
Operating DMX assignment in operating mode Light Mode (operation with water) Channe Value l 1 Setting the fog volume 0…255 2 3 Function No fog output (0 %) to maximum fog output (100 %) Setting the blower power 0…255 Blower off (0 %) to maximum blower power (100 %) 128…255 Selecting operating mode Light Mode fog machine 32
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Fog power 2000 W Water tank capacity 8l Fog fluid tank capacity 1.2 kg Warm-up time approx. 4 min Supply voltage 230 V Dimensions (W × H × D) 345 mm × 360 mm × 785 mm Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 10 A, 250 V, fast-acting Weight 24 kg Recommended fluids Stairville Fast Fog Fluid - CO2 Effect (item no. 209054) 50 Hz Stairville E-M Fluid (item no. 121307) Stairville E Fluid (item no. 105454) Stairville E-C Fluid (item no.
Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no fog blast 1. Check the mains connection and the main fuse. 2. Check that the fog fluid and / or water tank is suffi‐ ciently filled. 3. Check the hose connections of the fog fluid and the water tank. No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper con‐ nection 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3. Try to use another DMX controller.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy 4. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐ ence to a DMX interface circuit. Even though the water container is sufficiently filled, the display [Low Water Ind.] lights up and the note ‘Beware: No Water!’ appears in the display. Switch the device off and on again. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.
Cleaning 9 Cleaning NOTICE! Possible damages caused by unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaners not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the fog machine cleaners listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. Clean the appliance after every 30 operating hours, or if it was not in use for a longer period of time. Procedure 1. Make sure that the device is turned off, disconnected from the mains and completely cooled down. 2.
Cleaning 6. Change to continuous operation and let the device produce fog for about 20 seconds. 7. Insert the suction hose of the fog machine back into the fog fluid container and let the device again produce fog for about 20 seconds. This will rinse the lines. ð The cleaning is completed. Fan grids The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains.
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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