You can use the timer function to set smoke intervals and duration, or regulate a smooth output that ranges
from 0 to 100%. The remote has buttons for triggering the machine manually or producing a steady output
level.
The LED indicators on the remote show you which function is active at any given time as well as the status of
the smoke machine.
Installing the machine
All WSM Black smoke machines come with a mounting bracket for installation on a light stand or truss.
To avoid the risk of injury due to hot spatters of smoke fluid, do not mount the smoke machine directly above
the location of your audience. There should be a horizontal distance of at least 2 metres between the
machine's output nozzle and your closest audience member. If this is not possible, try rotating the machine
or mount it at a lower level.
Do not mount this machine at an angle greater than 15 degrees.
Storage and transportation
If you do not intend to use the smoke machine within 2 to 4 weeks after using it last, it is recommended to
empty the fluid tank completely. This prevents any fluid or residue from getting into the internal components
and clogging the machine.
In order to empty the pipework of all fluid, the smoke machine needs to be switched on and ready for use.
Open the lid of the machine and remove the siphon. Place it in an empty plastic cup for instance, so it
doesn't fall on the floor and get dirty.
Start the machine by pressing the button manually or using one of the remote controls until the amount of
smoke has reduced significantly, or until the pump starts to make noise. When this happens, stop the
machine immediately. The pipework should now be free of fluid and the machine can be switched off and
stored for an extended period of time.
When using the machine again after taking it out of storage, it may take some time before the fluid is passed
throughout the system. During this process, the pump will make some noise at first, but this will eventually
decrease and smoke will come out.
Do not run the machine too long without fluid, as this can cause permanent damage to the pump. Cleaning
out the machine ensures the internal components are free of fluid residue and prevents clogging.
Switching off and cooling down the smoke machine
When the machine is no longer being used (and optionally drained), then it can be switched off. Bear in mind
that the machine can not be transported directly after it has been switched off.
The machine requires at least 20 minutes to cool down after use. The heating element needs to time to cool
down to a temperature that makes it less vulnerable to damage caused by shocks and bumps which may
occur during transport.
Transporting the machine directly after it has been switched off could damage the heating element and result
in a machine that no longer warms up when turned on.
It is therefore strongly advised to give the machine time to cool down after use before transporting it.
During the cooling-down period, the machine may produce small plumes of smoke.
Less or no smoke production - what to do
If the machine starts to produce less smoke or none at all, then it might be clogged. To solve this problem,
the pump needs to be in working order.
If the pipework is clogged, try clearing it by making a special cleaning fluid.
The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice.
Version: 1.0
Date of creation and author's initials: 29-07-2017 RV
Revision date and author's initials: -
