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OPERATING THE MACHINE
Powering On
Make sure the unit is plugged in. Turn on the Main Power Switch that is located next to the power cord
on the rear of the machine. The red Power Indicator light on the Remote Control Panel will illuminate.
If the Power Indicator light does NOT illuminate, press and release the Standby Button on the Remote
Control Panel.
Heating
When switched on, the red Heat Indicator light will illuminate and the machine will begin to heat up to
its optimal temperature. The initial heating cycle will take 7-10 minutes. When the green Ready Indica-
tor light comes on, the machine is ready to make fog. Note: If no remote is connected and no DMX signal
is detected, the machine will not heat.
Control Options
There are several methods of controlling the Vapour , including: Manual Control via the Remote Control
Panel, DMX control via a lighting console and Multi-Link control that allows multiple machines to be
controlled from a single Remote Control Panel.
Manual Control via the Detachable Remote Control Panel that is included with each machine. An oper-
ator can control the unit at the machine, or from a distance using the included 3-pin cable. The Remote
Control Panel can be used to set fog output volume, power the machine on and off using Standby mode,
and set a repeating, timed cycle of on/off operation.
DMX Control from your lighting desk is available as a standard option. The Vapour will use one channel
of DMX control for output volume.
Multi-Link allows up to 4 machines to be linked together via 3pin XLR cables (not included) and con-
trolled by a single Remote Control Panel.
Using the Remote Control Panel
The Remote Control Panel can be operated directly 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
panel 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 remote to machine.
When the green Ready Indicator light is illuminated, the Vapour is ready to make fog. Press and release
the Fog Button to begin producing fog. The red Power Indicator light will flash to indicate the machine
is operating. To stop making fog, press and release the Fog Button again. Adjust the Fog Level knob to
increase or decrease the amount of fog produced.
The Standby Button allows the machine to be “turned off” from the remote without using the Main
Power Switch. In Standby mode, the machine will not reheat or make fog, the pump remains unpowered
and all indicator lights will switch off. To engage Standby mode, press and release the Standby Button.
The red Power Indicator light will turn off. To disengage Standby mode, press and release the Standby
Button again and the red Power Indicator light will turn back on. Once Standby mode is disengaged, the
machine will immediately start heating in preparation to make fog. Note: If no remote is connected and
no DMX signal is detected, the machine will not heat.
Using Timers
The timer controls allow you to set the machine to produce fog in timed intervals without an operator.
To engage the timers, press and release the Timer Button. The green Timer Indicator light will illuminate
and the machine will begin to produce fog at the level set by the Fog Level Knob, and the red Power
Indicator light will flash to indicate the machine is operating.
