Look Solutions Cryo-Fog User manual

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Operating manual
Cryo-Fog
aLook Solutions product USA

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Set of Equipment supplied
–1Cryo-Fog
–1Connecting tube complete with connectors to link the machine with the
CO2-Tank, 5 m
–1Tank lid with Quick Coupling
–1Operating manual
Please check whether all the products you ordered are supplied.

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Contents
1. Introduction 4
2. Safety instructions 5
3. Description of the parts 6
4. Fluid 8
4.1 General Notes
4.2 Changing the fluid container
5. Operating the Cryo-Fog 9
5.1 Selecting the location
5.2 Putting into operation
5.3 Switching the device off
5.4 Disconnect the machine from the tank
5.5 Control choices
5.5.1 Control via DMX 512
5.5.1.1 Adjusting the DMX start address
5.5.1.2 Operation
5.5.2 Control via 0 - 10 Volt (+) DC
5.5.3 Stand alone mode
5.6 Wiring of the connectors
6. Cleaning, Care and Maintenance 16
7. Troubleshooting 17
8. Specifications 18
9. Warranty Conditions 19

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1. Introduction
The Cryo-Fog is a powerful 2200 Watt low fog machine.
The Cryo-Fog is a fog generator, a fan and a cooling chamber built into a compact
flightcase (26.5 x 20 x 12 in) with space next to the fog generator to held a 5 L
bottle of fluid.
To produce the low fog, it is necessary to use a low pressure tank (20 - 24 bar/
200 - 250 psi) with liquid CO2. Do not use tanks or bottles with higher pressure
for this machine.
We do not recommend extending the connecting tube from the tank to the
machine. A longer distance means that the liquid CO2 will be delayed in reaching
the cooling chamber. It will then take the cooling chamber longer to reach the
correct temperature to produce low fog.
The Cryo-Fog can be used as “normal“ fog machine as well as a low fog machine.
When using it as a normal fog machine, the Cryo-Fog can be controlled via
DMX512 only. A stand alone control or control with analog remote is not possible.
The internal fog machine has a powerful output, producing every desired effect
from a tiny puff of smoke to the thickest fog.
Digital technology makes fine adjustments of the pump possible. The output
can be adjusted from 1-99% in steps of 1%.
Thus, the machine can be used in small and large places.
Please read the manual carefully to ensure a proper operation.

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2. Safety instructions
A fog machine is not a toy!
•Make sure, that all persons who work with the tank and the gas are professio-
nals. Incorrect use can cause the risk of suffocation!
•Carbon dioxide is not toxic but may cause asphyxiation in high concentrations.
•Carbon dioxide is heavier than air. The highest concentration is therefore at
floor level. The maximum allowed concentration is 0.5 % by volume (MAK:
5.000 ppm).
•Ensure adequate ventilation.
•Ensure that all national/local regulations for handling and storage of liquid
carbon dioxide (CO2) are observed.
•Extreme temperatures at the nozzle (hot/cold). Danger of burning/frostbite.
•Occasionally very hot droplets of fluid may escape when in operation.
Never aim at persons directly and keep a minimum distance of 10 ft from the
nozzle.
•Never touch the nozzle when in operation. Danger of getting burnt.
•The location for the machine must be non-flammable, non-combustible and
not sensitive to heat. It must be twice as big as the machine.
•Keep a minimum distance of 24 in to all flammable, combustible objects and
objects sensitive to heat.
•Glycol is alcohol and burns with a slightly bluish, almost invisible flame. Never
point the fog at strong sources of ignition like fire or pyrotechnic effects.
•Never open the machine and leave the machine unattended when connected
to a power supply.
• The visibility must be more than 6 ft in rooms where people walk around.
•Do not swallow the fog fluid. Keep it away from children. In case of eye contact,
rinse with a lot of water. Consult a doctor should you accidentally swallow
some fluid.
•Spilled fluid or splashed fluid droplets can cause slip hazard. Mop up the fluid
and dispose of it according to regulations.
•Fog may activate smoke detectors.
Artificially-made fog can be produced in many different ways. The method
used here to produce fog, with a device which works according to the vaporizer
principle, is the most harmless one.
No case has so far been reported in which a healthy human being has been
harmed because of using our device to produce artificial fog. However, this can
only be guaranteed if the professional fog generators are used appropriately, i.e.
at the correct vaporization temperatures as well as with the correctly mixed fog
fluid.
We, however, recommend: People with health problems or problems of the
respiratory tract or with an inclination for allergies should avoid any contact
with artificially-made fog.

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9: · Brass coupling
10: · Brass collar
11: · Tank lid
12: · Check valve
13: · Fluid filter
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Tank lid
Front view
1: · Fog nozzle
3. Descriptions of the parts
Extrem temperatures
(hot & cold)
CAUTION!
Do not touch
vapour and nozzle area!

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6: · DMX in/out
7: · Control panel for adjusting
the DMX start address and
the output
8: · XLR socket for 0-10 V (+) DC
Rear view
2: · Fluid tube
3: · Fluid tube inlet
4: · Main cable
5: · Connector for
liquid-CO2-tube
3. Description of the parts
Serial no.
For Low Pressure Liquid CO
2
· Operating Pressure 20 - 25 bar · Read manual before use!
This machine has been designed to be used with
original Look CRYO-FOG-fluid.
Use of other liquids will void the manufacturer's
warranty and can be dangerous to your health.
Never use cleaner or fragrances with this
machine!
Made by OTTEC Technology GmbH for Look Solutions. Made in Germany.
230 V~/50Hz/2200 W
!!!!!!!!! AFTER OPERATION !!!!!!!!!
1. Close the valve at the CO
2 tank
2. Exhaust the CO
2 remaining in the
hose (display: Co2 or DMX: Channel 3)
Analog
DMX 512
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4. Liquid
4.1 Introduction
The Cryo-Fog can be used with the following Look-fog fluids:
For low fog use only the recommended Cryo-Fog Fluid. This is a special fluid,
high concentrated and quick disappearing.
For use as a normal fog machine:
Quick-Fog thick, quick disappearing fog fluid
Regular-Fog thick, long lasting fog fluid
Use of fluids/liquids other than Look fog fluids will invalidate warranty on parts
that have been in contact with the fluid.
PLEASE NOTE: The vaporizer of our machines does not have to be cleaned!
Cleaners, available on the market, can damage the vaporizer! Use of cleaners will
invalidate waranty.
PLEASE NOTE: After using the Cryo-Fog as a normal fog machine, all Quick- or
Regular fog must be removed from the fluid tube!
4.2 Changing the fluid container
–Disconnect the fluid tube from the lid by retracting the brass collar [10] and
removing the coupling [9].
–Unscrew the lid [11] of the empty container and screw it onto the new container.
–Place the full container into the tank housing.
–Push the brass coupling [9] into the brass collar [10] until you hear a click.The
brass collar is now locked firmly.

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5. Operating the Cryo-Fog
5.2 Putting into operation
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PLEASE NOTE:
–Avoid dust or dirt particles inside the CO2-tube
–Always ensure complete purity of all CO2-connectors and fittings
–Flush fittings and connecting tube with CO2before connecting to the Cryo-
Fog (see point b. below).
5.1 Selecting the location
The location in which the Cryo-Fog is to be operated must
–be dry,
–be free from dusty or polluted air,
–be free from vibrations,
– be a non-flammable place or surface,
–be well-ventilated with fog-free air keeping the ambient operating temperature
between 40°F and 115°F and the relative air humidity below 80%.
a. Connect the delivered safety tube for liquid CO2with the liquid valve at the
tank.
Make sure that the tank is a low pressure tank (20 - 24 bar/200 - 250 psi). Do
not to use tanks or bottles with higher pressure with this machine.
Tighten the connection to make sure that no gas
can escape.
b. Open the liquid valve to flush fittings and connecting tube, then close the
valve before you connect the tube to the machine.
c. Connect the tube to the machine [5]. Avoid dust or dirt particles in the
connectors.
d. Open the liquid valve completely.
e. Connect to the mains supply. Make sure the correct voltage is selected (230 V/
50 Hz). A “P” and two figures appear on the display.

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5.3 Switching the device off
a. Press the Mode-button [14] til “OFF” appears on the display. After 15 seconds
the machines switches into the post-run-mode automatically.
You can also switch the machine into the post-run-mode within these 15 seconds
by pressing the Enter-button [16].
The fan increases to the maximum output to dry the cooling chamber and
switch off automatically after three minutes. During this time lines appear on
the LED display [18] which move from the upper left edge down to the lower
right edge.
Then a little red point in the lower right edge of the display appears to show
that a voltage is present.
b. When you switch off the DMX signal, the machine will be switched into the
post-run-mode automatically after 15 seconds.
Note:
Please make sure that the Cryo-Fog is not disconnected too early to allow the
fan to run until the cooling chamber is dry.
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5. Operating the Cryo-Fog
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f. After a warm up time of approx. seven minutes the machine is ready to start.
The green Ready-Led [20] blinks when the working temperature is reached. As
soon as the final temperature is reached, the LED illumates permanently.
The machine is now ready to use. For adjustments please see chapter 5.5.

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5.4 Disconnect the machine from the tank
Important:
Before you disconnect the tube, the CO2 in the tube must ALWAYS be removed!
a. Close the liquid valve at the CO2-tank. Make sure that the valve is closed
properly.
b. Remove the CO2 completely from the tube by doing the following:
At operation via DMX:
The Cryo-Fog needs three channels on your desk (first channel = Pump, second
channel = Fan, third channel = Cooling).
Run the cooling channel (third channel) at full until no noise can be heard
from the machine – at a minimum for one minute.
Put the fader of your desk back into position “0“ and switch off the machine
or your desk.
At Stand alone mode or operating via analog XLR-remote:
Press the Mode button [14] until “Co2“ appears at the display.
Press the Enter button [16] once. The fan starts to run automatically and three
seconds later the valve will open. The CO2 is now expelled.
After all CO2is expelled, press the Mode-button again to close the valve.
Switch off the machine as described (point 5.3).
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5. Operating the Cryo-Fog
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OFF
P15
Menue
14: Mode button
15: Up/Down buttons
16: Enter button
18: Display
17: DMX-LED, yellow
20: Ready-LED, green
19: Cooling-ready-LED, red
Co2
Fig. 3:
Display shown when the CO2 is expelled
Fig. 1:
Display shown for adjusting the pump output
Fig. 2:
Display shown for adjusting the DMX
start address
Fig. 4:
Display shown for switching off the
device

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5. Operating the Cryo-Fog
5.5 Control choices
5.5.1 Operating via DMX 512
Connect the Cryo-Fog to a DMX-desk using the 5pin XLR socket [8] on the back
of the machine. As soon as the machine receives a correct DMX signal, the yellow
DMX-LED [17] is illuminated.
a. Press the Mode-button [14] at the control panel, until three figures appear on
the LED display [18].
b. Adjust the requested start address by pressing the Up/Down-buttons [15].
c. Save the start address by pressing the Enter-button [16] once. The start address
will also be saved when you disconnect the machine from the mains supply.
Please note: The Cryo-Fog uses three channels on your desk.
First channel = Pump, second channel = Fan, third channel = Cooling (CO2).
5.5.1.1 Adjusting the DMX start address
5.5.1.2 Operation
When operating via DMX, the fan run automatically on minimum as soon as the
pump or cooling channel is opened.
a. Put the channel for the cooling to the maximum (it depends on the adjusted
DMX start address which channel this will be. The channel for the cooling is
always the two channels after the DMX start address. For example: Start address
and pump = 350, fan = 351, cooling = 352)
The fan starts to run and after three seconds the CO2 valve opens. The CO2
flows into the cooling chamber. As soon as the chamber is cold enough, the
red LED lights [19] at the display.
Please note: When first started there is a small delay until the red LED is lit. This is
because the tube from the tank to the machine has to be filled with liquid
CO2. This is also the reason why the tube should not be extended, because this
will cause delay in operation.
You may control the Cryo-Fog externally through the XLR sockets [6 and 8].
Please note: DMX takes priority. That means: when the machine is controlled
via DMX 512 this data takes priority over 0-10 V (+) DC and Stand alone operation.

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5. Operating the Cryo-Fog
5.5.2 0 - 10 Volt (+) DC control
a. Connect the cable from the desk or the cable remote into the 3pin XLR socket
at the back of the machine [8].
b. Switch the XLR-remote on. The cooling process starts. As soon as the cooling
chamber is cold enough and the red LED [19] illuminates.
c. The knob on the cable remote or the fader on the analog desk will control the
level of the pump.
The machine will start the fogging process as soon as the cooling chamber is
cold enough.
Connect the Cryo-Fog to an analog desk or to a cable remote (available as an
optional extra), using the 3pin XLR socket [6] at the back of the machine.
The fan will be adjusted automatically in this mode.
b. Turn the channel for the pump on to start the fogging process.
Please note: Although the channel for the pump is fully opened, the machine will
not start the fogging process until the cooling chamber has reached the right
cooling temperature.
c. If necessary, also the fan can now be regulated via the desk.
Important: If you activate the pump first - before you start the cooling process -
the machine will produce normal, warm fog that goes up. If you start the
cooling process afterwards, the machine will continue to fog, although the
cooling chamber is not cold enough!
The DMX mode is the only mode where the Cryo-Fog can be used as a normal
fog machine. In this case, use only the first two channels for pump and fan and
leave the third one in position “0“.
Please take a look at the fluid recommendation (see point 4.1).
5.5.3 Stand alone mode
In the Stand alone mode the control of the pump must be adjusted at the
machine. The fan will be adjusted automatically.
a. Press and release the Mode-button [14] until a “P” and two figures appear on
the display [18]. Adjust the pump output with the Up/Down-buttons [15].

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5pin XLR (DMX):
Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = DMX –, Pin 3 = DMX +, Pin 4 u. 5 = nc
3pin XLR (analog):
Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = 0-10 V + DC in, Pin 3 = 12 V + DC out, max. 50 mA
5. Operating the Cryo-Fog
b. Press the Enter button [16] once. The fan start to run and after approx. three
seconds the valve for the CO2opens. The machine now starts cooling the
chamber but will not start to fog. As soon as the cooling chamber is cold enough,
the red LED [19] illuminates and the fogging process starts.
The machine will now produce low fog at the adjusted output until the Enter
button [16] is pressed again.
The pump can be adjusted during the fogging process by pressing the Up/
Down buttons [15].
5.6 Wiring of the connectors

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6. Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
–Avoid dust or dirt particles inside the CO2-tube
–Always ensure complete purity of all CO2-connectors and fittings
–Flush fittings and connecting tube with CO2before connecting to the Cryo-
Fog.
–Take care that the machine can not get overheated.
–Do not run the Cryo-Fog without any fluid, as the pump will run dry.
–Wipe up spilled fluid immediately. Moisture – also fluid – can destroy the electric
parts of the machine.
–Check the state of the air valve filter from time to time and clean or replace it
when necessary. Always replace the whole fluid canister rather than pouring
new fluid into the old tank. This reduces the chances of the machine clogging
up.
–If you install the Cryo-Fog make 100% sure that a permanent fog-free air supply
for the unit is guaranteed. Cooling air with too high fog concentration (very
often in Clubs and Discos) can condense inside the machine and cause moisture
damage.
–For cleaning the surface of the device use a suitable, solvent-free cleaner.
–PLEASE NOTE: The vaporizer of our machines does not have to be cleaned!
Cleaners, available on the market, can damage the vaporizer! Use of cleaners
will invalidate warranty.

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7. Troubleshooting
The fog machine does not produce low fog:
•Cooling chamber will not get cool enough
–CO
2tank is empty or the pressure is too low
–CO
2tube too long or too warm (no liquid CO2reach the machine)
The fog machine does not fog:
–Check external control signals
–Check mains supply
–Check fluid tank (empty?)
–Check for correct connections at the fluid bottle
–Check for fluid in the fluid tube
–Check if fluid filter is clogged
–Check that pump setting on the machine is >1
The fog machine fogs uncontrollably:
–Check mains supply
–Check unit for moisture (moisture inside the machine, especially on the PCB
can cause fogging)
The fog machine switches off suddenly:
•The “temperature cutout“ has switched off due to overheating.
Remove external heat source (for instance projector shining right onto the
housing) and/or make sure sufficient fresh air supply. After 15 to 30 minutes
the unit should switch back to “on“ again.
Loud droning sound during fogging:
•The pump is running dry. Avoid this absolutely!
–Refill (or better: replace) fluid bottle
–Double check connection fluid tube and fluid bottle.
E-4 appears on the LED display:
•The machine is getting too hot. The heating switches off
and the machine cools down.
Solution: Disconnect the machine from the main supply
for a moment and then re-connect it.
E-1 appears on the LED display:
•Please send the machine to the service-station or your local dealer.
E–4
E–1

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8. Technical data
Procedure:vaporizing fog generator + cooling system
Power requirement:2200 Watt
Voltage:230 V/ 50 Hz
Fluid consumption:at max. output 100 ml/min
at 50% output 40 ml/min
Fluid tank capacity:5Liter
Liquid CO2-consumption
at max. output: 4.4 lb/min
Fog output:adjustable in 99 steps, steps of 1%
Fogging time:continuous
Control:DMX 512
0 - 10 V analog
Stand alone mode
Warm up time: approx. 7 min.
Temperature control:Microprocessor controlled
Overheating protection:Heater block/Thermostat
Pump/Thermal switch
Dimensions (L x W x H): 26.5 x 20 x 12 in
Weight without tank:62 lbs
Manufactured for: Look Solutions - Fog machines made in Germany

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9. Warranty conditions
For the fog machine Cryo-Fog Look‘ guarantee is:
1. Free of charge, subject to the following conditions (No. 2 - 6) we will repair any defect or
fault in the unit if it is caused by a proven factory fault and has been advised immediately
after appearance and within 12 months of delivery to the end user. Insignificant deviations
of the regular production quality does not guarantee replacement rights, nor do faults
or defects caused by water, wrong fog fluid, by generally abnormal environment
conditions or Force Majeure.
2. Guarantee Service will be done in the following way: Faulty parts will be repaired or
replaced (our choice) with correct parts. Faulty units have to be brought to us or our
service centres or to be sent to us or our service centres at customer‘s expense. The
invoice and/or receipt showing the purchase date and the serial number has to come
with the faulty unit, otherwise this will not be guarantee service. Replaced parts become
our property.
3. The customer loses all rights for guarantee services, if any repairs or adjustments are
done to the units by unauthorized persons and/or if spare parts are used which are not
approved by us. The right of guarantee service is also lost if fluids other than the
authorized original Look fluids have been used or if units are sent to us with full fluid
bottles. Also non compliance with the instructions in this manual or mistakes by incorrect
handling/treating of the machine will lead to a loss of guarantee and also any faults and
damages caused by undue force.
4. Any freight costs arrising in connection with the guarantee services have to be born by
the customer.
5. Guarantee services do not cause an extension of the guarantee time or the start of a
new guarantee time. The warranty for replaced parts ends with the guarantee time of
the whole unit.
6. We may, at our option, replace the machine rather than repair it.
7. Further claims, especially for damages, losses etc. outside the unit are excluded.
Other guarantee regulations may be valid outside the USA. Please check with your dealer!
If you should send the unit for service, do not forget to remove any liquid from the fluid
bottle.
For warranty service in North America contact:
Look Solutions USA Ltd.
1-800-426-4189
[email protected]

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