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1. Les G n rateurs de Brouillard MDG Lt e MDG Fog Generators Ltd 5639 Christophe Colomb Montreal QC Canada H2S 2E8 Tel 514 272 6040 800 663 3020 Fax 514 722 3229 ICE FOGQ LOW FOG GENERATOR User Manual No MMTO2 REV A b 2002 MDG FOG GENERATORS LTD oe z th i Taf MDG is a company globally recognized as the leader of the fog production industry We design and manufacture the most reliable fog haze generators since 1979 and we continue to impress the enter tainment and industrial market with unmatched innovations Safe non toxic fog can be generated from a discreet haze to a sustained overwhelming intensity Congratulations You are now in possession of a MDG Low Fog Generator The ICE FOG Q This Generator produces a very dry and dense low lying fog using refrigerated liquid Carbon Dioxide CO as a coolant and propellant as well as the MDG Low Fog Fluid We hope it will bring you long hours of satisfaction This product 1s available in many versions to satisfy the needs of our professional users PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE FILLING YOUR GENERATOR WITH FOG FLUID AND TURNINGIT ON BASIC DESCRIPTIONS The ICE FOG Q was designed with safety and reliability in mind They are capable of generating pure white low fog for as long as you want 100 duty cycle at full volume The ICE FOG Q is a variable output Low Fog Generator capable of2. 1993 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Article 10 1 dated May 03 1989 are in compliance with the following norm s or document s Safety Low Voltage EN60335 1 1994 A1 1994 and A11 1995 and A12 1996 EMC EN55014 1 1993 and EN55014 2 1997 EN61000 2 1995 and EN61000 3 1995 artin Michaud Director Montreal Canada 25 May 1999 C Ice Fog User Manual June 2002
3. generating large volumes of very dense low fog in a short period of time and also the most silent one on the market At the heart of the MDG Generators is an electronic assembly that keeps the heating module s at a very stable temperature which integrates three types of fail safe systems Those three types of electronic fail safe systems are designed to protect against over and under heating conditions and against component failure The temperature 1s maintained within a narrow margin the HEAT yellow LED turns on amp off from time to time to indicate the control of temperature otherwise an error condition will result and the Low Fog Generator will shut down When one of the safety systems is activated the HEAT yellow LED will start blinking indicating the fail mode Shut down the main power switch wait 3 to 4 minutes and retry the generator If the fail mode still appears unplug your generator and contact a MDG authorized service centre for verification When an under heating condition occurs the generator will stop producing fog until the temperature of the heating module is back within parameters BLE Ice Fog User Manual June 2002 2 LED Status FOG Green LED indicates that the generator is producing fog DELAY Yellow LED indicates that the delay 1s activated and won t produce fog until it is turned off FLUID VALVE Green LED indicates that the fluid solenoid valve is on and should turn on and off with the FOG LED CO VALVE G
4. will void the warranty CAUTION e DISCONNECT UNIT BEFORE ADDING FOG FLUID e DEPRESSURIZE THE FLUID RESERVOIR BY TURNING OFF THE PRESSURE SWITCH LOCATED ON THE BACK PANEL OF THE GENERATOR To fill the fluid reservoir unscrew the brass closure and pour the MDG Low Fog Fluid until it reaches the inside bottom of the opening Avoid overfilling screw back the clo sure and make sure it is hand tightened BLE Ice Fog User Manual June 2002 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The MDG Low Fog Generators are quite easy to operate and require no preventive main tenance They are supplied with a removeable remote control A DMX Interface can be purchased as an option When the MAIN POWER 230 or 208 VAC and the MAIN POWER SWITCH 1s applied the generator is placed in stand by mode When in stand by mode most of the electronic controls are off except for the three types of fail safe systems waiting for the ON switch on the remote control to be activated When the ON switch is pressed the red LED indicating that the unit is working will lit as well as the yellow LED called HEAT indicating the start of the heating cycle which will last approximately 10 minutes When the temperature reaches a pre adjusted level called the READY level indicated by a green LED the HEAT yellow LED will turn off The generator is ready to produce fog Adjusting the working pressure of the CO gas regulator can control the amount of the fog emission When an overheatin
5. g condition is detected or if the internal temperature reaches 60 C 140 F a safety circuit is triggered This circuit removes the power to the heating elements preventing hazardous conditions The FOG ON signal green LED can be applied to produce low fog for as long as the ready level is reached and all other control parameters are within specifications The 100 Duty cycle is continuous with specified line voltage and will degrade with line voltage loss If that is the case reducing maximum operating pressure can compensate it SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES A Generator must never be shut down while making Fog To power off a Generator the following sequence must be observed Always turn off the fog emission Power off the Fog Generator by switching off the MAIN POWER SWITCH or by removing the MAIN POWER If not use for a long period Always depressurised the fluid reservoir using the pressure switch found at the back of the unit See picture on page 3 Close the liquid refrigerated CO valve input of the dewar BLE Ice Fog User Manual June 2002 Warranty When installed and operated as recommended MDG Fog Generators Ltd Guarantees that this product will remain free of defects in parts and labor for a period of two 2 years from the moment it 1s delivered This warranty does not apply if the product has been modified without our written authorization or repaired without a written authorization from MDG or one
6. of is authorized service center or if it is used under conditions for which it has not been designed or if a none MDG Fog Fluid specified has been used MDG Fog Generators Ltd 1s not responsible for any damages resulting from a faulty installation or from abusive use of the product If any device is found unsatisfactory under the terms of this warranty MDG Fog Generators Ltd will repair or replace it free of all charges except transportation costs This warranty applies only to the product itself and MDG Fog Generators Ltd declines responsibility for any losses costs or damages resulting from its use MDG Fog Generators Ltd shall not be liable for consequential damage in case of any failure to meet the conditions of any warranty or shipping schedule nor will claims for labor loss of profits repairs or other expenses incidental to replacement be allowed BLE Ice Fog User Manual June 2002 Declaration of Conformity the manufacturer MDG Fog Generators Ltd 9639 Christophe Colomb Montreal QC Canada H2S 2E8 Acknowledge is sole responsibility that the product s Kind of equipment Fog Generators Type designation MAX 3000 MAX 5000 MAX 5000 Touring ATMOSPHERE ATMOSPH RE Touring Micro Max Mini Max Mega Max ICE FOG Generator Compack ICE FOG Touring Q Conform s to the following EEC directives Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC dated Feb 19 1973 modified by the directive 93 68 EEC dated Jul 22
7. reen LED indicates that the liquid CO solenoid valve is on ail T Ir Fog Output Delay l a 3s Delay of 3 to 30 seconds sean anc wus Allowing to cool down the cold chamber of the Detacheable standard Generator remote control E See picture below Fog Output adjustment Ant Pressure regulator amp gauge pet ICE FOG Q Maximum Operating pressure 4 14 bar 60 psi Main Power switch Power Cord 208 or 230 VAC Pressure Switch Upward position will pressurize the Fluid Reservoir Downward position will depressurize allowing to refill the Fluid reservoir N Operating Pressure Refrigerated low pressure liquid CO input 1500 kPa 225 psi 10 XLR 5 Remote Control Connector HEAT yellow LED indicator 1 The LED turns on and off from time to time to indicate the control of temperature 2 The LED will start blinking indicating the FAIL mode Green LED indicates that the Generator is READY to gt operate Fog switch with a Green LED indicator Power switch with the Red LED Standard remote control MT35A n Ice Fog User Manual June 2002 3 Standard Accessories Fluid input 2 5 Liter reservoir Use only MDG Low Fog Fluid Output Fog Hose 2 5 m 8 long 23 cm 9 diameter Different lengths available d Er ai Low Fog output Optional Accessories DMX M35AX IF35 RCT Optional 2 Channel DMX Interface Optional Remo
8. te Control Timer DLE Ice Fog User Manual June 2002 Refrigerated Low pressure Liquid CO Container Dewar 180 Litres 230 Litres 230 Litres DLE Ice Fog User Manual June 2002 SETTING UP WARNING e When not in use ALWAYS switch off the power switch located on the back panel or unplug the generator e Never install above people e This Fog Generator must be installed in an upright position on a stable and leveled surface e Use in a well ventilated area Maximum Operating Pressure 414 kPa 4 1 bar 60 psi LIQUID amp GAS REQUIREMENTS WARNING In the European Community the gas cylinder and regulator must be compliant with the Pressure Vessel Directive In North America the gas cylinder must be manufactured inspected and tested in accordance with U S Department of Transportation DOT 3AL and Transport Canada TC 3ALM requirements Attention Only use low pressure refrigerated liquid Carbon Dioxide CO Dewar container The recommended pressure should be 1500 kPa 225 psi 10 Caution To prevent liquid and or gas leaks and drop of pressure ALWAYS use a neoprene washer when connecting the hose to the Dewar The CO gas is used as a propellant when generating Fog Output pressure can be adjusted by mean of the CO gas regulator that you will find in the back panel of the generator FILLING OF THE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING Use only MDG Low Fog Fluid No doing so will damage the generator and
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