Look Solutions Tiny CX User manual

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Operating manual
aLook Solutions product USA
CX

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Set of Equipment supplied
– 1 Tiny CX incl. fluid tank
– 1 battery
– 1 charger
– 1 bottle of fluid (250 milliliter)
– 1 case
When the order includes a cable remote or radio remote, the following items are sup-
plied additionally:
– 1 remote control with cable
– 1 receiver with stereo jack
– 1 transmitter
– 1 instruction manual “Radio remote control“
Please check whether all ordered products are supplied.

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Contents
1. Procedure of the Tiny CX 4
2. Safety Instructions 5
3. Descriptions of the parts 6
4. Fluid 8
4.1 General
5. Operating the Tiny CX 8
5.1 Selecting the Location 8
5.2 Mounting the Tiny CX 8
5.3 Starting-up the Tiny CX 9
5.4 Programming of a fixed fogging time 9
5.4.1 Programming the fogging time
5.4.2 Deleting a fixed fogging time
5.5 Status Display of the battery 10
5.6 Wiring of connectors 10
6. The rechargeable Battery 11
6.1 General 11
6.2 Capacity and life time 11
6.3 Operating and Storing 11
6.4 Charging the battery-pack 11
6.5 Fuse 12
6.6 Safety Instructions 12
6.7 Technical Data 13
7. Service and Maintenance 14
7.1 Changing the Vaporizer 14
7.1.1 Removal of the Vaporizer
7.1.2 Installation of the Vaporizer
7.1.3 Calibrating the Vaporizer
7.2 If the machine does not work perfectly 16
7.2.1 There will be no fog if…
7.2.2 Status and error display
7.3 Care and Maintenance 17
8. Technical Data 18
9. Warranty Conditions 19

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1. Procedure of the Tiny CX
The Tiny CX is a battery-powered, microprocessor-controlled mini fog generator. It
is based (as most fog generators are) on the vaporizer principle, i.e. a glycol fluid is
evaporated and condenses into fog when leaving the fog nozzle. However, the Tiny
CX only heats when fog is actually produced.
The machine switches off automatically after approx. one minute. Thus, the electronics
of the Tiny CX does not use any current.
If the receiver of the radio remote is connected to the machine, some current will
be needed. Please note: Thus, the battery can be destroyed by completely discharging
and cannot be used anymore!
Generally the battery must be disconnected and regularly recharged (at least
every 6 months) if the machine will be not in use or stored for a longer period.
When emitting fog a strong current of 5 to 6 A runs with peak levels of 12 to 13 A.
The following sequence produces fog:
a) Warm up (1 second, without pumping fluid).
b) The pump runs
c) Post-run mode (15 seconds to vaporize the fluid remaining in the vaporizer).
In the post-run mode the fogging process can be started via the start button in the
lid or via the start button on the cable remote or radio remote.

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2. Safety instructions
A fog machine is not a toy!
• Veryhotsteamescapesfromthenozzle.Dangerofgettingburnt.
• Occasionallyveryhotdropletsofuidmayescapewheninoperation.
Thus never aim at persons directly and keep a minimum distance of 10 ft from the
nozzle.
• Nevertouchthenozzlewheninoperation.Dangerofgettingburnt.
• The location for the machine must be non-ammable, non-combustible and not
sensitive to heat. It has to be twice as big as the machine.
• Keepaminimumdistanceof2ftfromallammable,combustibleobjectsandobjects
sensitive to heat.
• Glycolisalcoholandburnswithaslightlybluish,almostinvisibleame.Neverpoint
the fog at strong sources of ignition like fire or pyrotechnic effects.
• Neveropenthemachineandleavethemachineunattendedwhenconnectedtoa
power supply.
• Thevisibilityhastobemorethan6ftinroomswherepeoplewalkaround.
• OnlyusethesuppliedTiny-Fluid.Differenttypesofuiddonotgeneratethefog
you require and destroy your fog generator.
• Donotswallowthefoguid.Keepitawayfromchildren.Incaseofeyecontact,
rinse with a lot of water. Consult a doctor should you have accidentally swallowed
some fluid.
• Spilleduidorsplasheduiddropletscancauseasliphazard.Mopuptheuidand
dispose of it according to regulations. Tiny-Fluid is completely water-soluble and
biodegradable.
• Fogmayactivatesmokedetectors.
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.
Nocasehassofarbeenreportedinwhichahealthyhumanbeinghasbeenharmed
because of using our device to produce artificial fog. However, this can only be gua-
ranteed 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 re-
spiratory tract or with an inclination for allergies should avoid any contact with
artificially-made fog.

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3. Description of the Parts
1: · Fog nozzle
2: · Screws to unscrew the
stainless steel hood
3: · Connector for Charger
4: · Start button
5: · Yellow LED
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6: · Socket for connecting the cable of
the control panel or the receiver of
the radio remote
7: · Schieber zum Lösen des Akkus
8: ·KalibrierknopfzumKalibrierendes
Verdampfers
Battery
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· Start button
· Sockets for connecting cable
and radio remote
3. Description of the Parts
Cable remote (option)
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13: · Screws for connecting the vaporizer
to the connecting pins
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9: · Vaporizer
10: · Fluid tube
11: · Tubing spout
12: · Connecting pins for vaporizer

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4. Fluid
The Tiny CX is built to be used with original Look Tiny-Fluid. Use of other liquids will
clog the vaporizer and void the warranty
Note: If the Tiny CX will not be in use for a long period, please empty the fluid tank
and pour the fluid back into the original fluid bottle.
4.1 General
The location for the Tiny CX must
• bedry
• guaranteesufcientairsupply
• havesufcientdistance(atleast3ft)frominammablematerials
• haveverylittlevibration
• haveanambientoperatingtemperaturebetween40°Fand115°F
• havearelativeairhumidityoflessthan80%.
5.1 Selecting the Location
5.2 Mounting the Tiny CX
If the Tiny CX is to be built into props or similar, make sure that a fog-free air supply
is guaranteed. Too high a fog concentration can condense inside the machine and can
result in damages caused by moisture.
When installing the Tiny CX make sure that
• nofogispassedbackintothefoggenerator,
• nocondenseduidrunsintotheapparatus,
• theairvents[1]arenotcoveredorconcealed,
• noobjectsprotrudeintothefognozzle[2].Thismaydestroythevaporizer.
5. Operating the Tiny CX
5.3 Starting up
a) Pour the Tiny-Fluid into the fluid tank and firmly close the lid. Check the cleanliness
of the fluid tank, so that no dirt (fluff etc.) can be sucked in by the pump. Even the
smallest impurity immediately leads to clogging of the machine.
b) Insert the battery into the machine until it clicks into place.

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5. Operating the Tiny CX
5.4 Programming a fixed fogging time
(only if an optional cable remote or radio remote is supplied)
For some applications it will be useful to program in a fixed fog amount, which can
be easily reproduced later.
The shortest fog time is pre-programmed. If a new fog time is programmed, the pre-
programmed fog time will be deleted.
a) Insert the battery and connect the cable remote or the receiver of the radio remote
to the machine.
b)Pressandholdthestartbuttoninthemachineslid[4].Whentherequestedfogging
time is reached, press and release the start button at the cable remote or one of
the buttons at the transmitter of the radio remote to confirm the fogging period.
Nowthefoggingtimeissavedandthestartbuttoninthemachineslid[4]canbe
released.
5.4.1 Programming the fogging time
The microprocessor saves the fogging time and this programmed fogging time can
now be recalled by pressing the start button on the cable remote or at the transmitter
Todisconnectthebattery,pullthetwosilverpusher[7]atthesidesofthemachine
coeval in the direction of the fluid tank. The battery unlocks and slides out.
Please note: To avoid complete discharge of the battery during long storage periods,
the battery has to be disconnect from the machine and has to be recharged regularly
(at least every 6 months)!
c) Pressthestartbuttoninthelidofthemachine[4].Afterapprox.1secondtheunit
generates fog as long as the button is hold.
If you would like to control the machine via the cable remote or radio remote (both
as an option), connect the control cable for the remote or the receiver of the radio
remote to the machine. You can start the fogging process by pressing the start button
at the cable remote or radio remote.
Caution: Do not put anything into the fog nozzle. This may destroy the vaporizer and
it then has to be changed.
If the Tiny CX is not generating fog, the machine switches off automatically after
approx.1minute.TheyellowLED[5]doesnotlightanymore.Themachinecanstillbe
activated at any time by pressing the start button in the machines lid, the cable remote
or the radio remote.

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5. Operating the Tiny CX
5.6 Wiring of Connectors
Mini-Stereo jack plug:
Sleeve = Ground, Ring = switch on/off, Tip = 11.1 V DC (+) output
5.5 Battery Status Display
TheyellowLED[5]ontheTiny C07 indicates (among other things (see point 7.2))
how strong the battery still is and/or when it may need to be recharged.
1) LED flashes slowly:
Batterycapacityof15%–100%,thebatteryisfullyoperational
2) LED flashes fast:
Batterycapacitybelow15%–thebatteryshouldbechangedand/orcharged.
3) LED lights up permanently:
The battery is flat
of the radio remote (option) momentarily provided no new fogging period has been
programmed in or not.
The programmed fogging time cannot be recalled by pressing the start button in
the machines lid [4]. If the start button in the lid is pressed, the Tiny CX will produce
fog as long as the button is held down, regardless of whether a fogging time has been
programmed in.
5.4.2 Deleting a programmed fogging time
The programmed fogging time can be deleted in the following way. Therefor insert
the battery and connect the cable remote or the receiver of the radio remote to the
machine.
• Pressthestartbuttoninthemachineslid[4]momentarilyandpressthestartbutton
on the cable remote or the transmitter of the radio remote for confirmation. The
programmed fogging time is now deleted.
The Tiny CXnowproducesfogforaslongasthestartbuttoninthemachineslid[4],
on the cable remote or the transmitter of the radio remote is held down.

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6. The Battery
6.4 Charging the Battery
For charging the battery please use the supplied automatic charger. A discharged
battery can be charged within 2 hours.
– Disconnectthebatteryfromthemachine.Thereforpullthetwosilverpusher[7]at
the sides of the machine coeval in the direction of the fluid tank. The battery unlocks
and slides out. Make sure that the battery does not fall down from a high height
and also does not pitch on hard surfaces!
– Connect the charger to a power socket (100-240 V/50Hz–60Hz).
– Connect the output line of the charger to the battery.
The Charge-LED lights as long as the battery is charging.
The supplied battery is a maintenance-free 11.1V Lithium-Ion battery. It can be used
in any position.
The connection to the charger is established by a low volt plug at the charger.
6.2 Capacity and Lifetime
6.3 Operating and Storing
Lithium-Ion batteries are modern energy suppliers with huge capacity, small di-
mensions and light weight. Due to its high energy seal and the materials used these
batteries may be harmful. Therefore please read the safety instructions carefully (see
point 6.6)!
Optimalstorageofthefullychargedbatteryat60°Fandanairhumidityof45-
85%.
If the battery will not be used for a long time it must be recharged regularly (at
least every six months).
6.1 General
Thebatteryhasacapacityof1.5Ahandissuppliedina50%chargedstatus.
Charge the battery before using it the first time with the supplied charger. Please
note the operating instructions of the charger (see point 7.1).
A fully-charged battery can generate more than 150 fog emissions of 4-5 seconds.
The permanent fogging time amounts to 10 minutes.
The battery will lose its capacity with use and will wear out after approximately two
or three years.

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6. The Battery
6.5 Fuse
–Keepawayfromchildren
–Donotheatupover140°F(forexamplebysunexposure)orexposetore
–Keepawayfrommoisture
– Do not short-circuit
– Do not dismantle or deform
– Do not use defective or deformed battery-packs
Batteries can leak or be damaged if used incorrectly.
In some extreme cases, there is danger of:
– Fire
– Explosion
– Smoke- and gas exposure
In this event, please note:
– If there is no suitable extinguisher available, let the battery burn down and
avoid breathing the fumes
– To extinguish the fire use sand or a fire extinguisher filled with powder only
Toavoidovercurrent,thebatteryisequippedwitha7.5AMiniblade-fuse[7].This
fuse has to be replaced if it blows.
6.6 Safety Regulations
Avoid complete discharge (control-LED does not light at all) because this will cause
irreversible damage to the battery.
Lithium-Ion batteries must only be recharged and stored on fireproofed and non-
flammable surfaces! The battery must not be recharged unsupervised.
Theambientoperatingtemperaturewhilechargingshouldbebetween50°Fand
105°F.
When the battery is fully charged, the Charge-LED will extinguish or change its colour,
depending on what type of charger is delivered.
– Disconnect the charger from the battery.
Recharge the battery of the Tiny CX after each use, or, when the yellow control-LED
inthemachineslid[5]ashesfast,rechargeimmediately.

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6. The Battery
6.7 Technical Data
– Never use water to put out the fire. Danger of explosion!
– If the electrolyte inside the battery comes into contact with skin or eyes,
immediately rinse with water or consult a doctor.
Model Lithium-Ion battery
Output voltage 11.1 V
Capacity 1500 mAh
Temperature range 10°Cto40°C
Fuse 7.5AMiniblade,Art.No.40177
Dimensions 4.1 x 1.7 x 1.6 in
Weight 7 oz

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7. Service and Maintenance
7.1 Changing the Vaporizer
The micro vaporizer especially developed for the Tiny CX has a limited working life.
Depending on application duration, the fogging output will reduce after a while and
the vaporizer will need to be changed.
7.1.1 Removal of the Vaporizer
a) Separate the Tiny CX fromthebattery.Thereforpullthetwosilverpusher[7]atthe
sides of the machine coeval in the direction of the fluid tank. The battery unlocks
and slides out.
b)Unscrewthefourscrews[2]withasuitablescrewdrivertoreleasethestainlesssteel
hood.
c) Remove the stainless steel hood.
d)Unscrewthetwoscrews[13]atthevaporizerwithasuitablescrewdriver.
e) Slideoutthevaporizer[9]forwards.
f) Removetheuidtube[10]fromthetubingspout[11]ofthevaporizer.Ifthetubing
does not come off, you can pull on it with a pair of small pliers or a similar tool.
g) Clean the interior of the unit with an absorbant, fluff-free cloth.
7.1.2 Installation of the Vaporizer
a)Plugtheuidtube[10]ontothetubingspout[11]ofthenewvaporizer.
b)Mountthenewvaporizertotheconnectingpins[12]withthetwoscrews[13].
c) Check the connections and make sure that the fluid tubing is not twisted or bent.
d)Mountthestainlesssteelhoodwiththefourscrews[2]atthemachinescover.Ensure
that the hood engages into the corresponding guide groove of the lid part.

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7. Service and Maintenance
7.1.3 Calibrating the Vaporizer
Since all vaporizers have different electrical qualities, the Tiny CX must be recalibrated
after every exchange of the vaporizer.
IMPORTANT: During the calibration process the vaporizer temperature must be at
70°F.Neverstartfoggingbeforethecalibratingprocess.Toocoldortoowarmunits
mustrstadapttotheroomtemperature(70°F).
a) Insert the battery into the machine until it clicks into place.
Please note: Do not switch on the machine by pressing the start button in the ma-
chines lid. If the LED is flashing wait until the machine switches off and the LED stop
flashing (approx. 1 minute).
b)Pressthecalibrationbutton(cal)[8]atthesideofthemachinewithasmallscrewdri-
ver or something similar.
Thecalibratingprocessnowstartsautomatically.TheyellowLED[5]ashessixtimes
with a short pause after the second and the fourth flash to confirm the calibrati-
on.
c) The calibration process is now complete.

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7. Service and Maintenance
7.2 If the machine does not work perfectly
– thebatteryisdischarged(yellowchargeindicator(LED)[5]lightsuppermanently,
the pump automatically cuts off) => charge the battery
– the fluid tank or the fluid tubing is empty or the connecting spout of the fluid tubing
is not correctly plugged into the quick connector on the fluid tank
=> refill the fluid tank, check to see that the tubing plug is properly connected to
the quick connector
– the vaporizer is clogged or broken => change the vaporizer (see point 7.1)
7.2.1 There will be no fog, if…
7.2.2 Status and error display
TheyellowLED[5]…
– flashes once
Battery status display: if the LED flashes slowly, the battery is well charged, if the
LED flashes quickly the battery has to be recharged.
– flashes twice in a row
Vaporizer is broken: change the vaporizer as described in point 7.1.
Important: The new vaporizer must be calibrated!
– flashes five times in a row
Vaporizer cannot be calibrated: Try once again to calibrate the vaporizer as explained
in point 7.1. If this should not help, the vaporizer is broken and cannot be used.
– lights permanently
The battery is completely discharged: recharge the battery.

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7. Service and Maintenance
7.3 Care and Maintenance
To ensure optimal performance of the Tiny CX, you should consider the following
notes:
– Make sure the fluid bottle is clean and free from small bits of dirt.
– Clean the unit from time to time, especially if you use it in a built-in state/condition.
Unscrew the unit with a suitable screwdriver and wipe it out carefully using a dry,
fluff-free cloth.
– Should the vaporizer become clogged, please change as described in section 7.1.
– If the Tiny CX isn‘t in use for a long time, please take care that the fluid tube is emp-
tied. Otherwise fluid drops could come out of the nozzle and make the surrounding
wet and greasy.
– If the battery will not be used for a long time it must be recharged regularly (at least
every six months).

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8. Technical Data
Procedure Vaporizing fog generator
Power requirement 70 Watt
Voltage 12 V battery
Warm up time < 1 sec
Fluid tank capacity 50 ml
Fluid consumption 2.3 ml/min. at continuous output
Fogging time programmable
Continuous output with battery 10 min.
Temperature control Microprocessor
Control Cable remote
Radio remote
Dimensions (L x W x H) 9.8 x 2.0 x 2.1 in
Weight approx. 22.2 oz
Manufactured for Look Solutions - Fog machines made in Germany

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9. Warranty conditions
For the miniature fog machine Tiny CX Look‘ warranty is:
1. Freeofcharge,subjecttothefollowingconditions(No.2-6)wewillrepairanydefectorfault
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. Warranty 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
the repair will not be covered under warranty. Replaced parts become our property.
3. Themicrovaporizerisaconsummablepartwithlimitedlifetime.Nowarrantycanbegivenon
this part.
4. The customer loses all rights for warranty 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.
Therightofwarrantyserviceisalsolostifuidsotherthantheoriginal„TINY-FOGGERFLUID“
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 warranty and also any faults and damages caused by undue force.
5. Any freight costs arrising in connection with the warranty services have to be born by the
customer.
6. Warranty services do not cause an extension of the warranty time or the start of a new warranty
time. The warranty for replaced parts ends with the guarantee time of the whole unit.
7. We may, at our option, replace the machine rather than repair it.
8. Further claims, especially for damages, losses etc. outside the unit are excluded.
Other warranty 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.
ForwarrantyserviceinNorthAmericacontact:

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