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MAINTENANCE

Before servicing the Rosco Vapour, read and observe all the precautions listed in the Important  
Safeguards section on pages 2-4 of this manual.  Note:  Any service that is NOT described in the section 
below must be carried out by a Rosco service technician.  Contact Rosco or your local Rosco dealer for more 
information on your repair and service needs.

Exterior Cleaning

 

Excessive dust, fluid residue, and dirt build-up will degrade the performance of the machine and may 
cause overheating to occur.  To maintain adequate air flow and cooling, the outer casing and air vents 
of the machine must be cleaned periodically.  Damage caused by lack of cleaning is not covered by the 
product warranty. 

•  Unplug the machine from power and allow the unit to cool completely before cleaning.   Note:  The  

 

  output nozzle may remain hot for up to 10 hours after use.
•  Remove dust from the air vents with a soft brush, cotton swab, vacuum or compressed air.
•  Clean any fluid residues from the fog output area of the machine using a damp cloth.
•  Clean the outer casing with a damp cloth only.

Maintaining the Heat Exchanger

The heat exchanger is the core element in a fog or haze machine that transforms fluid into an aerosol-
ized fog/haze.  This component operates under extreme temperatures and pressures and should be 
cleaned periodically to ensure optimal performance.   The Air-Input Connection was designed to pro-
vide a fast and efficient method of cleaning the heat exchanger by purging it of residual fluid and build 
up using compressed air.  For lasting performance, Rosco recommends purging the heat exchanger 
once a week while in production, and before storing the machine for extended periods of time.  Rosco 
does not recommend the use of any purified waters, chemicals or fog machine cleaners.  Use of these 
materials will void the warranty. 

Using the Air-Input Connection
You must have a source of compressed air from an air compressor or external air tank available. Com-
pressed air must be clean and dry.

Allow the machine to heat until the green Ready Indicator light has illuminated. 

Using the push-to-connect fitting, connect a ¼” OD tube from your air source by inserting the tube into the 
Air-Input Connection located on the rear panel of the machine.  Alternately, you can use a blow gun attach-
ment, or similar device with a stepped nozzle, that is held against the orifice of the Air-Input Connection.

Set the air pressure to a maximum of 60 psi.  Higher air pressure may damage the internal plumping 
components.  Blow air into the Air-Input Connection for 30 seconds, or until no additional haze or fluid 
exits the nozzle. 

CAUTION: Keep people and objects at least 3ft (1m) away from the nozzle of the machine during 
air purging.  

To release the tubing from the push-to-connect fitting, push back on the fitting collar and pull to release 

the air line.

Summary of Contents for Vapour Plus

Page 1: ...www rosco com Vapour Plus Fog Machine Operating Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ... 8 Multi Link 8 Using the Remote Control Panel 8 Using Timers 9 Using DMX Control 9 10 Connecting the DMX 9 Setting the DMX Address 9 DMX Operation 10 Using Multi Link 10 Changing Fluid 10 11 Running Dry 11 Priming the System 11 Powering Down 11 Ducting Fog 12 Troubleshooting 12 Maintenance 13 Exterior Cleaning 13 Maintaining the Heat Exchanger 13 Using the Air Input Connection 13 Storage and Ship...

Page 3: ...herthangenuineRoscofogfluidsastheyhavenotbeentestedforop timal performance and safety considerations Doing so may damage the machine and will void the warranty The RoscoVapour Plus has been tested for use in professional theatrical productions and is included un der the Equipment Based Guidelines of the Equity League Pension and Health Trust Funds The Vapour Plus is also compliant with the Allianc...

Page 4: ...ny machine that shows signs of improper use Even slight damage may be an indication of a major problem If the machine looks questionable use it only under strict observation If the machine shows any unusual behavior disconnect machine immediately from power and send machine to a Service Center for repair Disconnect unit from power source before servicing and when not in use Preventing Burns and Fi...

Page 5: ...the machine switched on for prolonged periods of time without producing fog Do Not Enclose the machine Do Not Install the machine in such a fashion that the operator cannot see the whole machine including the indicator lights Do Not Touch the shielded nozzle of the machine Allow sufficient cooling time after operation before attempting to perform maintenance or storage Do Not Direct the fog output...

Page 6: ...olled from a single Remote Control Panel Main Power Switch Turns unit on or off by controlling the flow of power to the unit Air Input Purge Connection This is a push to connect inlet that accepts OD tubing and allows compressed air to blow through the heat exchanger for cleaning and maintenance Ready Indicator A green indicator light that illuminates when the minimum temperature for producing fog...

Page 7: ...isabled if Standby mode is engaged Fog Level Knob Rotate to set the desired amount of fog output Higher numbers indicate more fog Output is controlled by pump speed increasing and sending more fog fluid into the heat exchanger Fog On Knob Used only when timer control is engaged Rotate to set the desired time interval that the machine will produce fog During fog production the Power Indicator light...

Page 8: ... the cap onto the bottle Take precautions to avoid fluid spills All Rosco fog and haze machines are primed at the factory with a small amount of fluid No additional priming should be necessary for proper fog output If fog output is diminished or intermittent see the Priming the System section of this manual for instructions on how to re prime the fluid path Power Connections Ensure that the machin...

Page 9: ...ly on the machine or detached from the unit and used at a distance To detach the Remote Control Panel from the unit loosen the thumb screws and lift the remote from its recessed mount A 15 foot 4 5m cable is provided to allow the machine to be operated at a distance If needed a longer 3 pin XLR cable can be used or joined to the existing cable Do not exceed a maximum distance of 165 feet 50 m from...

Page 10: ...our Plus is not a self terminating device a DMX terminator should be used in the DMX OUT port when the unit is the last device in the chain It is not necessary to have the Remote Control Panel attached when controlling the machine via DMX However if no Remote Control Panel is attached and no DMX signal is present the machine will not heat up It is not necessary to send a command via DMX to start t...

Page 11: ...n XLR cable from the second machine Connect the plug of the cable from the Head Machine into the remote port of the second machine where the Remote Control Panel had previously been connected Repeat this process to connect a third and or fourth machine No additional set up is required The Remote Control Panel attached to the head machine will operate all machines in the Multi Link as if they are t...

Page 12: ...e nozzle of the machine may remain hot for up to 10 hours after power is shut off If the machine will be unused for an extended period of time follow the Storage and Shipment instruc tions listed under Maintenance to prepare the machine for long term storage DUCTING FOG It is often desirable to duct fog from the machine to another location on stage or in a set This can be accomplished using flexib...

Page 13: ...kwise or set DMX level between 11 100 Fluid filter above fluid line Ensure filter is submerged Machine requires priming See the Priming the System section of the manual Heat exchanger is clogged Machine produces fog intermittently when Fog Button is not pressed Timer is engaged Turn timers off by pressing Timer Button Green Timer Indicator light should not be illuminated Machine works via the Remo...

Page 14: ...dically to ensure optimal performance The Air Input Connection was designed to pro vide a fast and efficient method of cleaning the heat exchanger by purging it of residual fluid and build up using compressed air For lasting performance Rosco recommends purging the heat exchanger once a week while in production and before storing the machine for extended periods of time Rosco does not recommend th...

Page 15: ...0 minutes Control and programming Control options DMX timer remote DMX channels 1 Fluid system Capacity 120v 4 liters 240v 5 litres Fluid consumption 3 6 liters hour Connections DMX 5 pin XLR Remote Multi Link 3 pin XLR AC power Fixed power cable Electrical AC voltage 120V 230V 50 60Hz Main fuse 120V US version 10AT Main fuse 230V EU version 5AT Thermal Maximum ambient temperature 40 C 104 F Exter...

Page 16: ... 15 15 709 399 17 230 437 65 15 709 399 11 319 287 50 17 230 437 65 15 709 399 17 230 437 65 Dimensions Dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters ...

Page 17: ...r damage to the Rosco product caused by parts not manufactured distrib uted or certified by Rosco Rosco is not obligated to provide warranty service should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as flood fire and lightning improper elec trical current or conn...

Page 18: ...1 2007 Generic Immunity Standard for residential and light Industrial environments 60335 1 2002 A15 2011 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances BS EN 62233 2008 Electromagnetic fields These standards reference the following European standards Emissions EN 55 022 B RF voltage and field strength EN61000 3 3 Flicker EN 55 014 RF voltage discontinuous Immunity EN 61000 4 2 Electrostatic...

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