Magicfx Snowbox SNOW FX Operating manual

SNOWBOX.
®
SNOW FX PART02015 rev 01-00
USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
ENGLISH

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DISCLAIMER
WARNING Read this manual carefully before installing and/or using this
product. Failure to read the manual and to follow the printed
instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the
product.
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All rights reserved.
Nothing from this publication may be copied, reproduced and/or published by
means of printing, photocopying or by any other means, without the prior written
approval of MAGIC FX.
MAGIC FX reserves the right to modify specications stated in this manual.
TRADEMARKS
Any brand names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
LIABILITY
MAGIC FX accepts no liability for claims from third parties arising from unauthorised
use, use other than that stated in this manual, and use other than in accordance with
the General Conditions registered at the Chamber of Commerce.
We further refer to the General Conditions. These are available on request, free of
charge.
Although considerable care has been taken to ensure a correct and comprehensive
description of all relevant components, the manual may nonetheless contain errors
and inaccuracies.
Should you detect any errors or inaccuracies in the manual, we would be grateful if
you would inform us. This helps us to further improve our documentation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer 2
Trademarks 2
Liability 2
Foreword 4
Language 4
Revision table 4
1 Meet the MAGICFX®SNOWBOX! 5
1.1 Main parts 6
1.2 Technical data 7
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1.4 Accessories 8
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2 Snow safely! 9
2.1 General safety rules 9
2.2 Indoor use 9
2.3 Rigging 9
2.4 Noise level 10
2.5 Safety symbols 10
2.6 Precautions for operation 10
3 Let’s snow! 12
3.1 Install the machine. 12
3.2 Mount below a truss. 13
3.3 Mount on a truss. 14
3.4 Connect power. 16
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3.6 Time to snow! 18
3.7 Clean up 19
4 Maintenance 20
5 Troubleshooting 20
6 Correct disposal 21
7 Ec declaration of conformity 22

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FOREWORD
Congratulations! You have bought a great new product from MAGIC FX.
This manual contains all information required for the intended use of the equipment.
Deviation from the described intended use can result in a hazardous situation and/or
property damage.
This manual includes notes and warnings on safe operation of the equipment. These
notes and warnings are accompanied by the following icons. Read them attentively!
DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-
related (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
LANGUAGE
This document contains the original instructions in English. In case you require other
languages please contact MAGIC FX.
REVISION TABLE
Doc nr Revision Date Description Author Approved
PART02018 01-00 02-10-2020 Initial release PW LL

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1 MEET THE MAGICFX®SNOWBOX!
The MAGICFX® SNOWBOX is a special eects machine that creates a simulated snow
eect. The machine launches snow into the air up to 5 meters!
The machine pumps snow uid from a can to the snow head. The snow uid leaves
the snow head through a cone formed mesh. This creates the snow eect.

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1.1 MAIN PARTS
ROTATION BRACKET
OUTPUT NOZZLE
SAFETY EYE
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
POWER INPUT & OUTPUT
(220-250Vac)
QUICK CONNECTOR
INLET GRILL

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1.2 TECHNICAL DATA
Product Product Name MAGICFX®SNOWBOX
Product Code MFX1705
Product Type SNOW FX
Main
Dimensions
Length 395 mm 15.5 in
Width 303 mm 11.9 in
Height 220 mm 8.7 in
Weight Weight 10 kg 22.05 lb
Environment Minimum Temperature 0 °C 32 °F
Maximum Temperature 50 °C 122 °F
Humidity (Relative) 20 % to 90 % (non condensing)
Electrical Voltage Input 210 – 240 Vac
Voltage Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Power Consumption 1500 W
Power Connector Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 (in & out)
Usage Consumable(s) MAGICFX®SNOWBOX - SNOW FLUID
Consumable Consumption MAGICFX®SNOWBOX - SNOW FLUID:
0.2L/min
Technical data
1.3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Type plate

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1.4 ACCESSORIES
Code Product
MFX0313 SCHUKO TO NEUTRIK® POWERCON TRUE1 - CABLE 1.5 m
MFX3103 TWENTY CLAMP (20 kg) M10
MFX3106 HALF COUPLER (100kg) M10
SPR00119 SAFETY STEEL 60 cm - 25 kg
Accessories
Please contact MAGIC FX for additional possibilities.
1.5 FX FLUIDS
The MAGICFX®SNOWCASE uses MAGICFX® SNOWCASE - SNOW FLUID to create the
snow eect. The uid is delivered in a can. Do not use other uids than those that are
approved and supplied by MAGIC FX, see following table.
Code  Volume
MFX1303 MAGICFX®SNOWBOX - SNOW FLUID 2.5 litre
Approved FX Fluids

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2 SNOW SAFELY!
The MAGICFX®SNOWCASE has been designed and constructed in such a manner
that it can be used safely. This applies to the use, the circumstances and the
regulations as described in this documentation. Reading this documentation and
following the instructions are therefore necessary for everyone who is authorised to
work with the MAGICFX®SNOWBOX.
The MAGICFX®SNOWBOX must be used in surroundings that:
• Have a stable temperature of between 0 and 50 °C.
• Have a relative humidity degree between 20 % and 90 % (non condensing).
• Are free of dust, corrosive gases and high concentrations of organic vapours.
• Are not situated in the vicinity of a source of vibration.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Only authorised persons may carry out work with the MAGICFX®SNOWCASE.
• Do not use the MAGICFX®SNOWCASE if there are people or animals in the
direct output.
• Make sure there are no objects in the direct output that can be damaged by
the MAGICFX®SNOWCASE (e.g. by getting wet).
• Make sure that children, unauthorised people and animals do not obtain
access to the MAGICFX®SNOWCASE.
• Do not connect more units to a single electrical circuit than the installed fuse
is able to handle. (Calculate the summed load with the electrical data from
Chapter 1)
• Do not remove any safeguards, safety caps and safety symbols.
• All required safety devices must be in good condition and function properly.
• Ensure sucient lighting of the surroundings.
• Keep the workplace clean.
2.2 INDOOR USE
The MAGICFX®SNOWBOX is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
WARNING The machine can not be used in rain or other wet conditions with
any uids.
2.3 RIGGING
Please follow the European and national guidelines for safe rigging and trussing.

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2.4 NOISE LEVEL
The measured maximum noise level of the product is 81 dB(A) at 1 m distance away.
This level of noise is only reached during the short instances that the output is active.
Please follow the European and national guidelines regarding hearing protection.
2.5 SAFETY SYMBOLS
Symbol Meaning
Read the manual carefully before use!
Safety symbols
2.6 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
WARNING Using a damaged or an improper installed machine can lead to
death, serious injury or property damage. Always inspect the
machine thoroughly before operation.
WARNING Unauthorized operation of the machine can lead to death,
serious injury or property damage. Never leave the machine
unattended when the machine is ready for use.
WARNING Do not use the MAGICFX®SNOWBOX if alterations have been
made other than by or on behalf of MAGICFX®.
WARNING Make sure there are no objects near the input grill that can block
the air to be sucked in.
CAUTION Always follow the instructions as noted on the cans.

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CAUTION Missing or obscured safety symbols on the machine can lead to
death, serious injury or property damage. Make sure all safety
symbols are correctly in place and visible, see section 2.6.
CAUTION Walk carefully when approaching the machine. The oor can be
slippery due to spilled snow uids.
NOTICE Do not use other uids than those that are approved and
supplied by MAGIC FX, see Section 1.5.
WARNING Always create a safety zone of 3 m in front of the MAGICFX®
SNOWBOX when the snow comes directly from the snow output.
30°
3 m

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3 LET’S SNOW!
3.1 INSTALL THE MACHINE.
1 Install the MAGICFX® SNOWBOX on a rm surface with the suplied bracket the
MAGICFX®SNOWBOX can be placed under an angle.
2 Mount the bracket using the supplied bolts and spacers.
3 Place the MAGICFX SNOWBOX under an angle by rotating the bracket to the
bottom side of the machine and tighten the starknobs on both sides.

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3.2 MOUNT BELOW A TRUSS.
NOTICE Use a MAGICFX®BASEPLATE II for mounting on top of an upright
truss, see the User and Installation manual of the MAGICFX®
BASEPLATE II (PART01575).
1 Mount the bracket on top of the machine and screw a twenty clamp (MFX3103)
on the bracket with an M10 bolt, spring washer and lock nut..
2 Mount the twenty clamp on a truss and secure with a certied safety cable.

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3.3 MOUNT ON A TRUSS.
1 Screw two half couplers into the threaded holes on the bottom of the machine.
(product code MFX3106) and place in the desired direction.

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2 Mount the half coupler on a truss and secure with a certied safety cable.

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3.4 CONNECT POWER.
1 Make sure that the power output on the controller or power switch is disabled.
2 Connect a powerCON TRUE1 power cable to the power input.
PowerCon TRUE1 female
POWER
POWER IN
3 Connect the other end of the powerCON TRUE1 cable to the controller or power
switch.
CAUTION Do not connect more units to a single electrical circuit that the
installed fuse is able to handle. (Calculate the summed load with the
electrical data from Chapter 1)

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3.5 
WARNING Always follow the instructions as noted on the cans.
1 Place a can with snow uid in the cabinet and remove the original lid.
2 Connect the snow lid with hose and quick connector on the can, and connect
the hose with the quick connector on the lid.

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3.6 TIME TO SNOW!
1 Make sure that the direct output is free from persons and objects.
2 When it’s time to snow, switch the power on.
3 Enjoy the snow!
4 To deactivate the eect, switch o the power.

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3.7 CLEAN UP
1 Place an can lled with water in the cabinet and switch the power on to clean
the nozzle and uid hoses. Do this for about one minute.
2 Disconnect the powercables, place the protection cap on the True1 connector
on the machine.
3 Wipe down the machine with hand warm water and a cloth.

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4 MAINTENANCE
To achieve the maximum service life of the MAGICFX®SNOWBOX you must regularly
clean the MAGICFX®SNOWBOX and test if it is functioning correctly.
Contact MAGIC FX if the MAGICFX®SNOWBOX is not functioning correctly.
DANGER Do not replace parts yourself; always consult MAGIC FX.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Always contact MAGIC FX if any malfunctions or errors occur that cannot be solved
with the instructions as described in this manual.