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5. Operating the HAZEMAX
TM
5.1
Selecting the Location
Secure a good location for the machine to rest solidly on the floor or suspended so that
the output of the machine will not be restricted. Make sure that your unit is pointed in a
direction that leaves an open area out in front and can travel 10ft (3m) without restriction.
Place the front of the machine away from direct contact with electrical instruments and
people. Close output is very hot and wet. Always allow plenty of air circulation to allow
the haze to expand, separate and enlarge.
5.2
Electrical Power Requirements
This machine requires a well-grounded 120 VAC (or 230VAC) circuit for operation. The
HazeMax
TM
draws approximately 15 amps at 120 VAC. (The 230VAC model draws
approximately 8 amps.) During HazeMax
TM
operation this circuit should be dedicated to
the HazeMax
TM
. If you have any doubts about the capacity or grounding of your existing
circuits, consult a qualified electrician. Do not add other equipment on this circuit.
5.3
Hooking things up
Plug the 5-pin XLR of the Remote Control to the inlet marked “Remote Control”. Fill the
bottle with CITC’s Water Vapor Haze
TM
fluid. Place the filter end of the tube inside the
bottom of the bottle and tighten cap. Be sure the vent hole in the cap is not blocked.
5.4
Operating the machine
1.
While turning on the power switch on the hazer, check to see the red light in the switch
and the red LED on the Remote both come on. Wait approximately 7-8 minutes for the
green "ready " light located on the remote control to come on.
2.
Using the "vary output" button, you may adjust the output volume with the volume control.
Using the timer button, you may adjust the "on" and "off" knobs for timing the haze and
the Volume Control knob. The amount of haze can be adjusted by using the volume
"output" knob. NOTE: Do not depress "vary output" when using timer. When using the
manual control (blast), you will not have timer, adjuster, and volume output control. The
"blast" button is only full blast smoke as long as you hold the button down.
5.5
DMX Control
With DMX control, you will be able to adjust the haze levels on/off, from 0 – 100%. When
depressing the manual haze button located on the machine, it is operating at its highest
level only and will override the DMX control for testing. (See section 5.9).
