14
Installation and Setting Up
Before connecting the machine to power, verify that the AC supply is adequately
dimensioned for the current draw of the machine.
1200W 220-240V EU / 1050W 100-130V US
1550W 220-240V EU / 1450W 100-130V US
2100W 220-240V EU / 1800W 100-130V 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 for assistance.
Se tt ing up
Fill the fluid tank with an approved Martin™ fog fluid as shown on page 21. 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 master-slave link
mode, link the machines in a daisy-chain using the DMX input and output
sockets. It does not matter which socket is used as input or output.
Final c hec ks
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
fluid types” on page 21.
the machine is electrically grounded (earthed)
the AC power distribution circuits and lines are adequately rated for the
current load
Turning on t he powe r
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.