First Time Operation:
• Before you start using this unit, please check there is no transportation damage, should there be any, please
do not use the device and contact your dealer immediately.
• Put the smoke machine on a flat stable surface. Make sure no one can put any body part close to the heater
output.
• Unscrew the Lid on the fluid bottle, fill up with a suitable fog liquid, make sure not to over fill. Then screw
the plastic cap back on. Make sure the tank never runs dry during operation.
• Connect the PFX400S LED to a suitable mains supply.
• Allow the machine to warm up for about 3 minutes.
• The ready indicator light will light up, on the wired remote.
• The smoke machine is now ready to use.
• Press the switch to ON on the wired remote to operate.
• If the ready light goes out, the smoke machine needs to reheat before it will work again.
Overhead Rigging:
The installation must be carried out by a qualified engineer only. Improper installation can result in injuries or
damage to property. Overhead rigging requires experience. Working loads should be a heard to, certified
materials should be used. The installed device should be regularly inspected for safety.
• Make sure the working area is clear from people and obstructions during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.
• Locate the smoke machine in a well ventilated area away from flammable materials and liquids. The smoke
machine needs to be 50cm away from surrounding walls and fixtures.
• The smoke machine should be installed out of reach of people and not where people are seated, walking or
standing.
• When mounting make sure the installation point can take the weight.
• Make sure a safety chain or wire is always used and can take the weight of the smoke machine. This is a
secondary support, never rely on this for the primary support.
• The smoke machine should be well fixed and free from swinging.
• Do not cover any ventilation holes.
• Turn of the supply power off when the machine is not in use for an event.
• The operator must make sure the smoke machine has been installed correctly to all the necessary
guidelines before each use. The installation should be inspected every 6 months.
Maintenance:
• Do not allow liquid to become contaminated. Always replace the cap on the liquid container immediately
after filling.
• After every 40 hours of operation, or if the unit is not to be used for one month, It is recommended to run a
cleaning solution of 20% clear vinegar and 80% distilled water through the system to prevent clogging in the
heater. This should be carried out in a well-ventilated room.
• Always empty the fluid and water tanks after every use. Use a dry cloth to wipe down the outside of the
smoke machine. Make sure the power cable is disconnected from the mains supply.
• The mains cable must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced if a small defect is detected. All
other maintenance should be carried out by a qualified engineer.
