Before connecting the machine to power, verify that the AC supply is adequately
dimensioned for the current draw of the machine.
1200W 240V EU / 1000W 120V US
1550W 240V EU / 1450W 120V US
2100W 240V EU / 1800W 120V US
Check that the local AC voltage is appropriate, as indicated on the machine’s
serial number label. If your AC voltage is outside the appropriate range, do not
use the machine. Contact Martin Service and Support for assistance.
Setting up
Fill the fluid reservoir with an approved Martin fog fluid as shown on page 22. If
DMX control is being used, connect the machine to the DMX line (see page 19).
If you are using several machines from one control panel in host-client link
mode, link the machines in a daisy chain using the DMX in and out sockets. It
does not matter which socket is used as input or output.
Final checks
Before applying power to the machine, verify the following:
•
the machine is safely located or installed and meets the location
requirements stated on page 13
•
the operator is familiar with, and able to comply with, the requirements
for safe operation listed on page 5.
•
the fluid is one of the approved Martin fluids listed under “Approved Fog
Fluid types” on page 22.
•
the machine is electrically grounded (earthed)
•
the AC power distribution circuits and lines are adequately rated for the
current load
Turning on the power
Set the mains switch on the rear of the unit, to the ‘ON’
(I)
position. The display
will show HEAT. If the display shows OFF, press the FOG button on the control
panel or set the RUN MODE to CONTINUOUS. After about 6-8 minutes if no
DMX is connected the display should show FOG LEVEL
(along with the set
output level) and the machine will begin producing fog. If DMX is connected the
display will show DMX when the machine is ready.
The machine will remember its state from when it was turned off last time, so it
will only power up in OFF mode if you have previously disabled the heaters.
To obtain maximum output, wait another few minutes after the READY
indication is shown, as the machine continues to heat to full operating
temperature and fog output is reduced while the unit is heating up.
