High Performance Smoke Machines
3924 E. Trent Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202
(509)535-7746 (509)535-9064
1-800-745-3282
Introduction
Limitations on Warranty and Liability Introduction
The UF-25 Ultra Fog Smoke
This product is intended for use with Ultra Fog
Machine is a high perfor-
Smoke Fluid. Manufacturer disclaims any and all
mance smoke machine.
liability for misuse of this product.
The UF-25 can operate as a continuous duty smoke
This warranty is void if the smoke machine is
machine, or it can operate intermittently for periods
opened, misused, damaged or modified in any way.
of time set by the user.
The warranty on the product gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which
For the best results, use only Ultra Fog Smoke Fluid
vary from state to state.
in the UF-25.
For complete warranty information and explanation,
Use of any other smoke fluid or liquid will
refer to Appendix A.
void the warranty.
Getting Help
How to use this guide.
Unifire provides a help line should you encounter
problems during your installation or initial operations.
For your safety, it is important that you read this
Currently, service hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
user guide before you operate the UF-25. This
(Pacific Standard Time), Monday through Friday.
guide describes how to unpack, plan for, set up and
operate the UF-25. It also lists important safety
Voice line: 509-535-7746
precautions, explains basic trouble shooting tech-
Fax line: 509-535-9064 niques, and lists the appropriate service personnel
contacts available for technical support.
Important Information UF-25 Specifications
Record important information in this section.
Power Requirements
100-120 VA.. 50/60 Hz 14 Amp. (15010002)
Unifire Model Number__________________
200-240 VA.. 50/60 Hz 7 Amp. (15010003)
Serial Number________________________
Electronics
Purchase Date_______________________ Over-temperature protection
Parallel-inverted SCR's
Dealer__________________________________
Thermocouple temperature control
Notes:_____________________________________ Weight
Assembled Unit Dimensions (Including handles &
hardware)
_______________________________________
14 Kg (31 lb.) with empty tank
27 cm (10.5 inch) Height
30 cm (12.0 inch) Width
69 cm (27.0 inch) Length
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Installing & Operating the UF-25
Step 3: Start the pump
Installing the UF-25
Press the RUN switch. This
starts the productions of
smoke. Turn the OUTPUT
knob clockwise to its minimum
setting to prime the pump.
Before you plug in the UF-25, be sure to inspect it for Step 4: Adjust the volume of
damage that might have occurred in shipping. If there smoke produced
is any damage, do not plug in the UF-25 and refer to
For a lower volume of smoke,
the Warranty and Conditions portion of this manual.
turn the OUTPUT knob coun-
terclockwise. To produce a
higher volume of smoke, turn
Step 1: Stabilize the UF-25
the OUTPUT knob clockwise.
Place the UF-25 on a stable surface.
Step 2: Fill the fluid bottle Step 5: Enable the
timer for intermittent
Fill the tank with Ultra Fog Smoke Fluid.
operation
Caution: Never dilute or mix Ultra Fog Smoke To operate the timer
Fluid with any other liquids. system, press the
TIMER switch. The
TIMER LED will illumi-
Step 3: Position the UF-25
nate, indicating the
If the UF-25 is to be used with a smoke distribution timer system is enabled.
system, it should now be placed so that the smoke is Once enabled, the UF-
discharged into the distribution system's inlet or and 25 will produce smoke
directed by the distribution systems instructions. If based on the INTERVAL
the distribution system has 100 mm (4") tubing, slip and DURATION knob
Step 6: Adjust the dura-
3.5 cm (1.5") of the tubing over the end of the output positions.
tion the pump runs
collar.
Because airflow is essential to any distribution Step 7: Adjust the
To make the pump run for
system. Do not cover the collar vents. interval between
longer periods of time, turn
smoke releases
the DURATION knob
clockwise. To make the
Operating the UF-25 To increase the time
pump run for shorter
between smoke re-
periods of time, turn the
leases, turn the INTER-
Step 1: Plug in the UF-25 DURATION knob counter-
VAL knob clockwise. To
clockwise.
Plug the UF-25 into a power socket with the decrease the time
appropriate voltage. between for release, turn
the INTERVAL knob
counterclockwise.
Step 2: Enable the system
Press the ON/OFF switch. This Step 8: Shut down the
illuminates the ON/OFF and UF-25
HEAT LED's. The UF-25 will
When you are through
require approximately 6 minutes
using the UF-25, simply
to heat to a minimum operational
press the ON/OFF switch
temperature, at which time the
again to disable the
READY LED will illuminate. Until
pump and the heater.
the READY LED is illuminated,
the pump is unable to run.
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Maintenance & Warnings
Maintaining the UF-25 Warnings & Precautions
When handling and working with the UF-25, please
Keep vented cover free of debris.
observe the warnings and precautions listed below:
Keep fluid container free of debris and rinse periodi-
Cautions
cally with Ultra Fog fluid.
Please note and heed all of the WARNING labels on
the UF-25 unit, Ultra Fog tank, and distribution
Ensure fluid filter is intact and change if necessary
system.
by unscrewing the old filter and screwing in the
new filter.
This product is intended for use with Ultra Fog
Smoke Fluid only. Manufacturer disclaims any and
For service, refer to qualified personnel only. Unau-
all liability for the misuse of this product and/or Ultra
thorized service will void the warranty.
Fog Fluid.
Do not install this product directly
Solving Problems above and audience.
Problem:
Use the UF-25 in adequately venti-
None of the LED's on the
lated areas.
remote light up.
Use responsible concentrations of smoke.
Solutions:
Nozzle and front of unit may be very hot.
Make sure the unit is plugged in.
Make sure to push the ON/OFF button.
The UF-25 is not designed for residential use.
Make sure the remote cable is plugged into
its socket, and that the plug is locked into the
Warnings
socket with the locking ring.
Do not expose to rain or moisture.
Problem:
There are no user serviceable parts inside the UF-25.
The unit is on, but no smoke is produced.
Do not attempt to open the UF-25 case.
Solutions:
Has the unit had approximately 6 minutes to
Please refer servicing to qualified personnel.
heat to its operating temperature, signaled by
the READY LED illuminating?
Make sure the tank has fluid in it.
Fire & Explosion
Press the RUN switch.
Turn the OUTPUT knob clockwise if it is at Do not operate the UF-25 near flammable materials or
the minimum setting. gases.
Any Other Problems Under no circumstances should tap, distilled, or
bottled water, vinegar, alcohol, or any other fluid be
If the remedies above fail to solve the problem, or if any
used to clean the heat exchanger. Use of such fluids
other problem exists, contact a qualified service
can cause blockage of the heat exchanger, pose
technician at your dealer.
health and/or fire hazards, and will void the warranty.
Combining additives to the Ultra Fog Smoke Fluid
may cause a health and /or fire hazard.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Important Information
Appendix A Returning an Item for Repair cov-
ered by Warranty
Warranty and Conditions
It is necessary to obtain Return Authorization Number
(RA#) from your dealer/point of purchase BEFORE any
units are sent in for repair. The manufacturer will make
Unpacking and saving the Shipping Materials
the final determination as to whether or not the unit is
Do not discard the UF-25 shipping carton and packing covered by warranty. This warranty does not cover
materials. The shipping carton and packing materials lamps, fuses, or glass parts.
are specifically designed to protect the product during
transport. Please note: Freight Damage Claims are invalid for
fixtures shipped in non-factory boxes and packing
materials.
Inspecting the Contents
All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Under no
Carefully remove the contents of each shipping carton
circumstances will freight collect shipments be ac-
and inspect for signs of freight damage. If any such
cepted.
damage is found, you need to notify both the shipping
agent and the sales agent immediately. REPAIR OF REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
Any damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. UNIFIRE POWER
of the carrier. In the case of hidden damage, a claim
BLOWERS, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EX-
should be made as soon as discovered and all
PRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY
packing material retained for inspection.
PRODUCT, AND UNIFIRE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
Note: Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. UNIFIRE
of controllers shipped in non-factory shipping cartons
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCI-
and packing materials.
DENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, INCLUD-
ING LOST PROFITS, SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT OR CAUSED
Limited Warranty
BY PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL OR
Your UF-25 unit is covered by a two year parts and TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT REGARDLESS
labor limited warranty. It is the owner's responsibility OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CON-
to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of pur- TRACT, TORT, ( INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT
chase date, and dealer or distributor. If purchase date LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE , AND WHETHER OR
cannot be provided, date of manufacture will be used to NOT SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEN OR UN-
determine warranty period. FORESEEN.
Warranty is void if the product is opened, misused,
damaged, or modified in any way. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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Fog Fluid MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Unifire Power Blowers urges each customer or recipi- FLASH POINT: No flash point by Cleveland Open Cup
ent of this MSDS to study it carefully to become aware and Penskey-Martin Closed Cup due to the
of and understand the hazards associated with the fact that this is primarily a water based formula
product. The reader should consider consulting refer-
ence works or individuals who are experts in ventila- AUTOIGNITION TEMP: Not Determined
tion, toxicology, and fire prevention, as necessary or
appropriate to use and understand the data contained FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR % BY VOLUME: Not
in this MSDS. Determined
To promote safe handling, each customer or recipient EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water Spray or all purpose
should: (1) notify it's employees, agents, contractors foams by manufacturers' recommended
and others whom it knows or believes will use this techniques for large fires. Use CO2 or dry chemical
material of the information in this MSDS and any other media for small fires.
information regarding hazards or safety; (2) furnish this
same information to each of it's customers for the UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
products; and (3) request it's customers to notify their
Health Hazard Data
employees, customers, and other users of the product
of this information. TLV AND SOURCE: Occupational exposure limits
(PELs or TLVs) have not been established for any of
Identification the components of this product in the United States.
PRODUCT NAME: "Atmospheres" HQLight Enhance- In England, exposure limits for propylene glycol are:
ment Fluid( " Stage" and "Coldflow" formulas contain Vapor- 470 mg/m3 8 hour time weighted average,
different percentages of the CAS#s and a higher Particulate- 10 mg/m3 8 hour time weighted average.
percentage of water)
SWALLOWING: No evidence of adverse effect for low dose
(I.e. 2-4 ounces).May cause nausea and vomiting in higher
FORMULA: Food grade or high purity grade propylene
dosage.
glycol, triethylene glycol, and de-ionized water
INHALATION: No evidence of adverse effects from expo-
CAS# 57-55-6 and 112-27-6
sures up to five times recommended levels. Should
continuous exposure to very high concentrations of fog be
BOILING POINT(76O mm Hg): 212-470癋
required professionally (i.e. fire training), a canister type
particle mask designed for 10 to 20 micron filtration should
MELTING POINT: Not Applicable
be used.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1): 20癈 SKIN CONTACT: May cause minimal irritation of areas
exposed to liquid.
VAPOR PRESSURE AT 20癈: <.025mm Hg
EYE CONTACT: If splashed in eyes, may cause minimal
irritation seen as slight excess redness of the conjunctiva.
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): 3.9
EFFECTS OF REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE: Overexposure
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete @ 70癋
is unlikely to aggravate respiratory problems and existing
allergies to propylene glycol or triethylene glycol.
EVAPORATION RATE(Butyl Acetate=1): .003
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPO-
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: SURE: A knowledge of the available toxicology information
Water-white liquid; mild odor and of the physical and chemical properties of the material
Ingredients suggests that overexposure is unlikely to aggravate existing
medical conditions.
This product is a mixture of very low toxicity ingredi-
ents, which are of high purity or food grade. According
EYES: Flush with water.
to OSHA this product is non-hazardous under
(1910.1200). The largest single component of this NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Treatment of overexposure should
product is deionized water. be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical
condition.
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Fog Fluid MSDS
Reactivity Data Regulatory Information
This material is known to be stable and does not react
The criteria for listing components in the composition
violently with any of the following: Air, section is as follows:
Water, Heat, Strong Oxidizers. Carcinogens are listed when present at 0.1% or
greater; components which are otherwise hazardous
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION according to OSHA are listed when present at 1.0% or
PRODUCTS: Burning under certain conditions can greater; non-hazardous components are listed at 3.0%
produce aldehydes, ketones, carbon dioxide and/or
or greater.
carbon monoxide.
Product and/or Component(s) Carcinogenic According to:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymer- OSHA IARC NTP OTHER NONE
ization will not occur.
_____ _____ ____ ______ ___X__
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
PRODUCT IS NON-HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO
OSHA (1910.1200)
Spill or Leak Procedures
Federal Regulations:
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED
SARA Title III:
OR SPILLED: Small spills should be flushed
Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances
with large quantities of water. Larger spills should be
Seq. Chemical Name CAS Number Range in %
collected for disposal.
None
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispense as permitted
under appropriate Federal and State Section 311 Hazardous Categorization:
regulations. Acute Chronic Fire Pressure Reactivate N/A
_____ ______ ___ _______ ________ _X_
Special Protection Information
Section 313 Toxic Chemical
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (specify type): None Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration
required under normal conditions of use. None
* For repeated professional usage, see V (inhalation)
CERCLA 102 (a) / DOT Hazardous Substances: (+
VENTILATION: General (mechanical) room ventilation
indicates DOT Hazardous Substance)
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber or polyvinyl chloride
Seq. Chemical Name CAS Number Range in %
coated
None
EYE PROTECTION: Protect eyes from liquid with CERCLA / DOT Hazardous Substances (Sequence
safety glasses. Numbers and RQ's):
Seq. RQ
None
Special Precautions TSCA Inventory Status:
This product is listed on the Toxic Substance Control
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance inventory.
STORAGE: Normal precautions common to
good manufacturing practice should be followed in
State Regulations:
handling and storage. Avoid repeated contact with skin
California Proposition 65:
and clothing. This product is intended for professional
The following detectable components of this product
use only and should be kept out
are substances, or belong to classes or substances,
of the reach of children. known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or
reproductive toxicity.
Chemical Name CAS Number
None
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Fog Fluid MSDS
Regulatory Information
States Right-to-know Regulations:
Chemical States Right-to-know
CAS # 57-55-6, 112-27-6 PA, RI
State list: CT (Connecticut), FL (Florida), IL (Illinois), MI
(Michigan), LA (Louisiana), MA (Massachusetts), NJ
(New Jersey), PA (Pennsylvania), RI (Rhode Island)
International Regulations:
WHMIS Classification: Not Regulated
Canada Inventory Status: All components are listed on
the Canadian domestic substance list (DSL).
EINECS Inventory Status: All components are listed on
the European Inventory of Existing Chemical Sub-
stances (EINECS).
Australia inventory Status: All components are listed
on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
(ACIS).
Japan Inventory Status: All components are listed on
the Japanese MITI inventory.
NOTE:
The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified
experts within the field of Toxicology, Chemistry, and
Information Specialists. These include results of
independent scientific studies and Toxicology reports.
We believe that the information contained herein is
current as of the date of the Material Safety Sheet.
Since the use of this information and of these opinions
and the conditions of the use of the product are not
within the control of Unifire Power Blowers, it is the
user's obligation to determine the conditions of safe
use of the product.
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