LeMaitre LSX User manual

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LSX Low Smoke Convertor
Operations Manual
V. 04.25.07

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Page 1 Introduction
Page 2 Warning
Page 3 Technical Specifications
Page 4 Operating Procedure
Page 5 Control Panel Operations
Page 5 Before Requesting Service
Page 6 Recommended Fluids
Page 7 Warranty
Page 8 Safety Precautions
Please Read Carefully Before Operating
Table of Contents

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Le Maitre LSX MKII Low Smoke Convertor. With basic
care, your LSX will provide years of trouble-free preformance. The LSX is a product of many
years of research and development resulting in a machine with many fine features and excep-
tional reliability.
This manual contains detailed information on the operation of your LSX. Please take a few
moments to read it over carefully before use, and keep it handy for your reference.
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Warning
Important Safety Instructions: Do not remove the outer case until power
has been disconnected from the machine.
Important Safety Instructions: Persons suffering from asthma or allergenic
sensitivity may experience irritation, discomfort, or allergic symptoms when
exposed to fog effects.
Important Safety Instructions: Ensure that this unit is grounded at all times.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Important Safety Instructions: Use of poor power supplies will result in
permanent compressor damage. (ie: extension cords, crowded circuits)
Important Safety Instructions: Do not remove top panel. No customer
servicable parts inside. Contact your local dealer.
Important Safety Instructions: Transport unit on its wheel base only. Any
other position will result in severe compressor damage.
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Technical Specifications
LSX Low Smoke Convertor
Model: CLP 2930 LSX Low Smoke Convertor
CLP 2915 LSX Low Smoke Convertor 220 Volt
Length: 59” 150cm
Width: 29.5” 75cm
Height: 28” 71cm
Net Weight: 150lbs 68kg
Rating: 12 amps @ 110 volts @ 60 hz
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1. During use this machine generates condensation. After use the LSX should be drained via
the drain valve.
CAUTION: This may cause the floor to become very slippery. This may also inhibit the
performance of the LSX unit.
2. This unit requires a 15 amp circuit to run properly. The use of any extension cords or shared
circuit is strongly not recommended.
3. It is essential that Le Maitre’s Genuine LSX Molecular Fluid is used in the Fog Machine to
achieve optimum effect.
4. The LSX unit is controlled by a user-friendly panel. When the system switch is in the ‘On’
position and illuminated, power is established to the LSX unit. A ‘green led’ is provided to
indicate the compressor is operating.
5. An Automatic Reset Low Pressure Switch is provided as protection against compressor
damage. If the Low Pressure Switch has been activated the ‘Red’ LED will illuminate (the ‘Green’
LED will not be illuminated).
6. The Variable Fan Control regulates Fog Density Output. Some experimenting will produce
various effects. An OFF position is provided on this control. It is not recommended that this
control be left in the off position as this will eventually result in activation of the Low Pressure
Switch and cause a freeze up condition.
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Control Panel Operations
1. Fan Knob: this controls the speed of the lower
fan. Turning clockwise reduces the speed. Off is at
the counter clockwise end.
Note: It is not recommended to leave the control left
in the ‘Off’ position or in a very low setting, the low
pressure switch may activate turning off the compres-
sor.
2. Low Pressure Light: when lit, indicates that
Low Pressure Protection has been activated. The Low
Pressure Switch will automatically reset but may take
2 - 3 cycles to start, unless a leak has occured in the
system.
3. Compressor Light: compressor is operating
normal when lit.
4. Power Switch: power is on when lit.
Note: A cooler ambient temperature may result in activation of Low Pressure Switch within a
short period of time after initial start up. To remedy this problem the unit can be stored in a
warm location, a “load” can be put on the cooling chamber by introducing warm fog into the
unit just after start up, or by simply covering the top of the unit to stop air flow.
Before Requesting Service
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Pro Beam (Long Lasting) Fog Fluid: We have had many compliments on our fog fluid but
many of our customers would like it to hang longer so we introduced the “Long Lasting
Fluid”. It is still odourless but a little less white than our “Director’s Choice”. It hangs in the
air 2 - 3 times longer than the “Director’s Choice”.
Quick Dissipating Fog Fluid: We have been mixing this for some time for our special effects
people working in the movies. We have decided that there are many other applications for
this fluid. When using this in the LSX or LSG, you will find it works very well if you are having
problems with the smoke rising too quickly. It has also been used for quick burst-of-steam
effects, nitrogen bursts, etc. It will dissipate at about twice the rate of the “Molecular Fluid”.
Extra Quick Dissipating Fog Fluid: It is very similar to the “Quick Dissipating” but dissipates
at about twice the rate of the “Quick Dissipating”.
Molecular Fog Fluid: The “Molecular Fluid” was originally designed for use in the LSG and
LSX, however, many other applications were found very quickly. It is clean, white, thick fog,
practically odourless and dissipates as it begins to warm.
Maxi Fog Fluid: Maxi Fog Fluid was developed for our high volume users requiring an
excellent balance of price and performance without compromise.
Directors’s Choice Fog Fluid: This fluid has been our long standing blend. It is a clean, white,
practically odourless fog. It is used for many applications where a cloud of fog is required
with a medium hang time.
Recommended Fluids
EZ Kleen Preventative Maintenance Fluid: EZ Kleen is used as a preventative maintenance
measure to ensure longer heat exchanger life. It is easy to use and should be used on a
regular basis to prevent blockage of your heat exchanger that frequently happens to fog and
haze machines.
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Warranty: All warranty is one year parts and labour unless specified and is on
manufacturer defect only. Abuse or poor maintenance is not ac-
cepted. Le Maitre fluids must always be used. Any trace of other
fluids will automatically void ALL warranties. Accept no substitutions
as there are no exceptions to this rule. Proof of purchase or proof of
sale must always accompany any warranty returns. An RA (return
authorization) number must be noted on the outside of any box
returned to our facilities. Any packages without a clearly marked RA
number will not be accepted by our receiving department. Freight
on warranty items are freight prepaid to our facility and we will
prepay freight back to your facility after repair, by the most eco-
nomical means available. Should you require the item express-re-
turned, then you are responsible for any difference in freight cost.
Return Policy: Return of any product must be done within 30 days of purchase. The
package must be returned freight prepaid and the RA number
clearly marked on the outside of the box. A restocking charge of up
to 25% may be levied. Only credits are issued to the dealers account.
Any product not returned within 30 days is considered purchased.
Warning: Le Maitre Special Effects Inc. considers all it's product to be safe for
use in the application it was intended. Le Maitre Special Effects takes
no responsibility for misuse or incorrect use. Always refer to equip-
ment owners manual for proper use.
Warranty
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1. Ensure that operation of the machine is supervised by suitably trained and authorised
personnel.
2. Do not modify the machine or use a machine which has been damaged in any way.
3. Allow sufficient air circulation around the machine at all times.
4. Protect the LSX from direct weather effects and wet locations.
5. Only use fluids recommended by the Le Maitre Special Effects.
6. Do not continue to produce Fog output in an enclosed area when visibility is reduced
below 50cm.
7. Avoid direct Fog output continuously at persons, structure or objects within close proximity
of the discharge nozzle.
8. Ensure that adequate exhausting arrangements are available in the event of an emergency.
9. Do not place hands, or exposed skin within the first 50cm of the discharge nozzle at any
time during fog production.
10. Fog effects can trigger smoke alarms and detectors. Please take suitable precautions to
prevent false alarms.
Safety Precautions