Viking VK3000 ICE User manual

VK3000 ICE
Instructions:
Attach the powercon Mains cable ensuring it has been turned to
lock it in place. Switch the Red Power button to On and wait for the
unit to heat up (Warming). This takes about 8 Minutes after which
the LCD display will show ‘READY’
1) Operation from Control Panel On Machine
Pressing the LOCK button will lock the machine to constant output or pressing MANUAL will produce fog
for as long as the button is held down.
Pressing the MENU button allows the user to alter the FAN speed and PUMP output to achieve a small
gentle output through to a thick blast.
Also the timer settings for repeated firing of the machine can be set in the MENU option. The DURATION
time controls how long the smoke is produced for while the INTERVAL time sets the time gap between the
auto firing of the machine. (Pictures 1 & 2)
NB. to save each setting on the machine it is important to press AND hold the MENU button until the LCD
display shows ‘SAVE’ - only then are the settings saved. (Picture 3)
2) Operation with Wireless REMOTE
Plug in the black remote receiver box into the Remote Control Din socket on the rear of the machine (Picture 4)
and switch on and allow the machine to heat up and say ‘READY’
To begin output press the UNLOCK button on the handheld remote and to stop output press the LOCK button
- Please note that the antenna may need extending on the top of the remote and that this is a fragile item and
care must be taken to avoid damage. On pressing the buttons a confirmation Red Led will flash on the remote.
3) Operation with DMX
To Change the DMX address, use the MENU button on the control panel with the UP & DOWN buttons to
select required address (max address is 511), and press and hold the MENU button until ‘SAVE’ is displayed
in the LCD.
The unit requires 2 channels of DMX:
Channel 1 = Output Volume
Channel 2 = Fan Speed
Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5 Picture 5
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General Operation:
The Low Lying fog machine works on the principle of ‘What is Hot rises (Think of a Hot Air Balloon)
and what is cold sinks…… therefore best effects are created in a warm environment where the ice in the
machine cools the smoke to below room temperature.
The machine allows 2 bags of domestic Ice (available at all good supermarkets) to be put into the Ice
Hopper (picture 5) - please make sure they are removed from the plastic bag supplied in so the fog can
circulate around the loose ice.
The container is insulated and once filled should not be opened until the machine is finished with that day.
After some time the Ice will melt and turn to water. This must be emptied daily and MUST be fully drained
BEFORE the machine is put in the flightcase and hire is returned.
Draining:
Either use the drainage tap (picture 6) or simply tilt the machine forward using the rear handle, so that the
water can flow out of the nozzle where the smoke comes out of on the front of the machine.
Removal of Machine from Flightcase:
This can be tricky as the machine fits snuggly into the case. It is best to lift the
machine by the rear handle AND at the same time by the knobs on the front
used to secure the Hopper lid. Once lifted up a little it is possible to rest it on
the lip of the flightcase and then lift out from there.
Technical parameters:
Power consumption: 3000W 12A
Power Lead: Blue Powercon - Must NOT be plugged into a dimmer
Warm-up time: 8 minutes
Coverage: 40000 cubic feet / min
Smoke distance: 10 meters
Fluid bottle volume: 2.5 litres
Liquid consumption: 200 ml / min.
Ice Hopper: Domestic Ice from Supermarket etc
DMX connection: 3-pin
Size 84 x 48.5 x 49cm
Weight: 22 kg
Smoke Fluid: Special Low Lying Fog Fluid
Picture 6