Look Solutions Cryo-Fog User manual

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Operating manual
aLook Solutions product USA
Low fog generator
to be used with low pressure tank
FOG
CRYO LOW PRESSURE

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Set of Equipment supplied
– 1 Cryo-Fog Low Pressure
– 1 Connecting tube complete with connectors to link the machine
with the CO2-Tank, 5 m
– 1 Tank lid with Quick coupling
– 1 Operating manual
Please check whether all the products you ordered are supplied.
Original operating manual, version 02/2016

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Content
1. Introduction 4
2. Safety instructions 5
3. Description of the parts 6
4. Liquid 8
4.1 General notes 8
4.2 Changing the fluid container 8
5. Operating the Cryo-Fog 9
5.1 Selecting the location 9
5.2 Putting into operation 9
5.3 Switching the device off 10
5.4 Disconnect the machine from the tank 11
5.5 Control choices 13
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 15
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 1800 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) 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 CO2will 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 a „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 DMX 512
only. A Stand-Alone control or control with analog remote is not possible.
The internal fog generator 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 professionals.
Incorrect use can cause the risk of suffocation!
• Carbon dioxide is not toxic but may cause asphyxiation in high concentrations.
• Carbon dioxide is heavier then air. The highest concentration is therefore at floor
level. The maximum allowed concentration is 0.5 Vol% (MAK: 5.000 ppm).
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Ensure 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 3 m from the nozzle.
• Never touch the nozzle when in operation. Danger of getting burnt.
• The location of 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 liquid. 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 liquid or splashed liquid droplets can cause slip hazard. Mop up the fluid and
dispose of it according to regulations.
• Fog may activate smoke detectors.

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2. Safety instructions
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 be-
cause of using our device to produce artificial fog. However, this can only be guaranteed
if the professional fog generators are used appropiately, 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.
3. Description of the parts
Tank lid
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11
· Brass coupling
· Brass collar
· Tank lid
· Check valve
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12
9:
10:
11:
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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
Front view
1: · Fog nozzle
2: · Fluid tube
3: · Fluid tube inlet
4: · Main cable
5: · Connector for
liquid CO2-tube
3. Description of the parts
Extrem temperatures
(hot & cold)
CAUTION!
Do not touch
vapour and nozzle area!
Serial no.
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For Low Pressure Liquid CO · Operating Pressure 20 - 25 bar · Read manual before use!
Made by OTTEC Technology GmbH for Look Solutions. Made in Germany.
230V~/50Hz/2200W
!!!!!!!!! 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
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!
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4. Liquid
4.2 Changing the fluid container
– Disconnect the fluid tube from the lid by pressing the brass collar [10] and removing
the coupling [9].
– Remove the empty canister from the tank housing.
– Unscrew the tank lid [11] of the empty container and screw it onto the new contai-
ner.
– 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.
4.1 General notes
The Cryo-Fog can be used with the following Look fog liquids:
For low fog use only the recommended Cryo-Fog Fluid. This is a special, high concen-
trated and quick disappearing liquid.
For use as a normal fog machine:
Quick-Fog thick, quick disappearing fog liquid
Regular-Fog thick, long lasting fog liquid
Use of liquids other than Look fog fluids will invalidate warranty on parts that have
been in contact with the fluid.
Please note: The vaporizers of our machines does not have to be cleaned! Cleaners,
available on the market, can damage the vaporizer. Use of cleaners will invalidate
warranty.
Please note: After using the Cryo-Fog as a normal fog machine, all Quick- or Regular
fog must be removed from the fluid tube!

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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 5° C and 45° C and the relative air humidity below 80%.
5. Operating the Cryo-Fog Low Pressure
5.2 Putting into operation
a. Connect the delivered safety tube for liquid CO2
with the liquid valve at the tank.
Make sure that the tank is a low pressure tank
(20 - 24 bar/300 - 350 psi) like the picture shows.
Do not 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 exhaust 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 (115 V/60 Hz).
A “P“ and two figures appear on the display.
Please note:
– Avoid dust or dirt particles inside the CO2-tube
– Always ensure complete purity of all CO2-connectors and fittings
– Exhaust fittings and connecting tube with CO2before connecting to the Cryo-Fog.
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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
machine 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
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 Low Pressure
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f. After a warm up time of approx. 7 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 illuminates permanently.
The machine is now ready to use. For adjustments please see chapter 5.5.