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1. 6 5 2 NECESSARY ACCESSORIES ne AA cna 6 6 cj du 7 6 1 INTRODUC TION er N 7 6 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES aee trate euet cute cu sum dee tema eost 7 6 3 T E 8 T 10 8 PO CES SOIR cn 11 9 PREPARATIONS srcima innin 11 TU INS TACCA HON 12 MEM DOC ree 17 12 SWITCHING OFF X 18 1 TROUBLESHOOTING eco aea a E cens nas vu sas ee 19 14 TECHNIGAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 15 o deduce ides 20 16 t 20 Page 5 Version 1 0 5 INTRODUCTION 5 1 DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION OF THE CO2 DOMINATOR The CO2 Dominator is intended to electronically blow white smoke plumes of from a distance As soon as the CO leaves the cylinder through the CO2 Dominator s secured high pressure hoses it converts into gas This formation of gas is accompanied by a strong hissing sound and2. ur LP 4 MANUAL MAGICFX C02 DOMINATOR Bassa ca Hu ode ete m Beds rimi te arte t VERSION 1 0 PRODUCT CODE MFX1150 C DATE 03 05 2013 User documentation MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator 1 CONGRATULATIONS You have bought a great new product from MAGICFX MAGIC FX is a Dutch manufacturer of professional special effects machines and equipment We have been experts in special effects since our establishment in 1995 All our products are made under the brand name MAGICFX which by now has acquired a great reputation on account of its quality and reliability All products are made in accordance with the European Machinery Directive MAGIC FX manages the entire production process in house from the design stages and prototyping to production In short we cover everything from concept to ready to use product Moreover MAGIC FX is Europe s largest supplier of high quality and fireproof confetti products and streamers Thanks to our very large stock levels we can deliver quickly and at low prices MAGICFX is used by special effects professionals all over the world and our products are distributed through a dealer network which covers more than 80 countries Congratulations and enjoy your purchase CE x Page 1 Version 1 0 2 CEMARKING PLEASE NOTE We presume that you your employees and others who use or come into contact with the machine are familiar with how the mac
3. a solid white plume of smoke will be visible The length of this plume is on average 8 metres This depends on the air humidity in case of a high degree of air humidity the smoke plume will be larger and in case of a low degree of air humidity it will be smaller The CO2 Dominator must be connected to a carbon dioxide cylinder with dip pipe Any use other than that described above excludes your supplier from any liability The CO2 Dominator has been designed and constructed in such a manner that it can be used safely This applies to the application the circumstances and the regulations as described in this documentation Reading this documentation and the following instructions are therefore necessary for everyone who is authorised to work with the CO2 Dominator 5 2 NECESSARY ACCESSORIES De volgende onderdelen horen bij de CO2 Dominator MFX0308 Power cable 4 CO2 Cylinders with dip pipe High pressure hose 3 4 MFX1154 Distribution block High pressure hose 3 8 Table 5 1 Page 6 User documentation MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator 6 6 1 SAFETY INTRODUCTION The CO2 Dominator 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 CO2 Dominator The CO2
4. is used incorrectly or in violation of the regulations The guarantee expires if the machine is altered without permission from the supplier Page 20
5. Dominator must be placed and used in surroundings that preferably Have a reasonably stable temperature of between 0 and 30 C Have a relative humidity degree of no more than 75 Are reasonably free of dust corrosive gases and high concentrations of organic vapours Are not situated in the vicinity of a source of vibration GENERAL SAFETY RULES Ensure that children unauthorised persons and animals cannot obtain access to the CO2 Dominator oafety devices may not be removed or disabled All required safety devices must be in good condition and function properly Ensure sufficient lighting of the surroundings Keep the workplace clean Only authorised persons may carry out work with the CO2 Dominator Page 7 Version 1 0 63 WARNINGS Warning texts have been attached to the CO2 Dominator With regard to these the following rules apply These texts may not be removed or damaged The operator must regularly check if this is the case The operator must ensure that the texts are and remain clearly visible and legible WAARSCHUWING VOOR GEVAAR Indien er teksten of pictogrammen ontbreken beschadigd zijn of slecht leesbaar dient men dit te vervangen Sign and explanation PIC 616 Follow the instructions The operator must be told that he she may only operate the CO2 Dominator after reading the user manual A warning is given for this by means of the command sign of PIC 616 This sign should be attached to the type si
6. d of the 3 4 CO2 high pressure hose to the socket at the back of the CO2 Dominator Again check if it is firmly connected Page 14 User documentation MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator Turn on the machine by pushing the switch of the CO2 Dominator in the on positon After the CO2 Dominator has been fully connected the CO2 Dominator can be installed 4 E E During installation make sure that you use tet free channels on the DMX controller and that these channels are in the safe mode The safe mode means that during the installation of the CO2 Dominator the 0 values of a channel are set Consult the manual of the DMX controller for the set up lp tions Push the MODE button to start the set up of the CO2 Dominator The display will now change to the screen pictured on the left You will see the address behind Safety flash on and off This is the address which can be used for releasing the machine Change to the required address by tatu pushing the A or V button Then push E D the MODE button to confirm your choice When you use several machines it is advisable to use the same Safety channel for each CO2 Dominator Page 15 Up tions Sale Version 1 0 You will see the address behind 1 flash on and off This is the address with which a series of 5 CO addresses starts Change to the required address by pressing the A or V button Then p
7. e contents of this user manual can also be changed Please contact the technical department of your supplier for extra information with regard to for example maintenance and repair This user manual has been drawn up with the utmost care MAGIC FX cannot be held responsible for any mistakes made in this publication or for any consequences thereof Page 2 User documentation MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator 3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMIT Y DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to Annex II 1 A of the Machinery Directive Concerning the Machinery Directive We MAGIC FX B V Schouwrooij 27 5281 RE Boxtel The Netherlands otate under personal responsibility We are the manufacturer of the product MFX1150 MAGICFX CO2 Dominator to which this statement relates and which is in accordance with the provisions of the following Directive s Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Directive 2004 108 EG Pressure Equipment Directive 97 23 EC The following harmonising standards have been applied NEN EN ISO 12100 NEN EN ISO 60204 1 Place Boxtel Date 18 10 2012 Name MAGIC FX Director B Veroude Page 3 Version 1 0 4 FOREWORD This manual describes the MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator The information in this manual is important for the proper and safe functioning of the CO2 Dominator If you are not familiar with the installation operation preventative maintenance etc o
8. f the CO2 Dominator then please read this user manual carefully from beginning to end MAGIC FX also insists that all new users operators installers maintenance workers and cleaners receive a training course in which this user manual can serve as a starting point MAGIC FX advises that the original of this user manual including appendices is kept at a safe and central place It is best that another original or copy is kept close to the CO2 Dominator at the workplace If you are familiar with these matters then you can use this manual as a work of reference The following standard markings are used in this manual for drawing attention to certain subjects or actions TIP Gives you suggestions and advice regarding easier or more convenient ways to carry out certain tasks PLEASE NOTE A comment with additional information alerts you to certain problems CAUTION The machine can be damaged if you do not follow the procedures carefully DANGER WARNING You can get seriously hurt if you do not carefully carry out the procedures Page 4 User documentation MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator CONTENTS 1 CONGRATULATIONS M 1 2 CE MARKIN Oiroa a a 2 3 DECLARATION OF 3 4 4 5 INTRODUC emm 6 5 1 DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION OF THE CO2
9. gn See also the photo Sign and explanation PIC 307 High voltage A warning must be given about the machine s high voltage by using the caution sign PIC 307 This sign must be attached to the CO2 Dominator See also the added photo Page 8 User documentation MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator Sign and explanation PIC 323 Low temperatures In case of low temperatures a low temperature warning must be issued by means of warning sign 323 This is attached to the top of the CO2 Dominator Page 9 Version 1 0 7 PARTS 12 S3 4 5 12 13 14 15 1 Power Switch 9 UP button 2 Power input 10 DOWN button 3 Power output 11 RESET button 4 DMX input 12 Warning LED s 5 DMX output 13 CO2 input 6 Display 14 CO2 output 7 DMX LED 15 handle 8 MENU button Page 10 User documentation MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator 8 ACCESSOIRES MFX0308 Shuko powerCON cable 1 5m MFX1154 Distribution Block MFX3101 Twenty clamp M10 MFX1151 High pressure hose 3 4 MFX1152 High pressure hose 3 4 1153 High pressure hose 3 4 6m 10m 15 MFX1103 High pressure MFX1106 High pressure MFX1110 High pressure MFX1115 High pressure hose 3 8 3m hose 3 8 6m hose 3 8 10m hose 3 8 15m Table 8 1 You can order these parts and accessories from MAGIC FX B V Schouwrooij 27 NL 5281 RE BOXTEL The Netherlands T 31 0 411 63 50 13 F 31 0 411 63 50 12 W http www magicfx eu E
10. hine must be dealt with This includes the correct use maintenance and repair of the machine as described in this user manual This also means that the employees are familiar with the use of machines through training or experience DANGER WARNING Only use the CO2 Dominator in accordance with the regulations and instructions in this manual Consult MAGIC FX in case of doubt Disclaimers MAGIC FX B V excludes liability for unsafe situations accidents and damage that are the result of Disregard for the warnings or regulations as set out on the CO2 Dominator or in this documentation Use for other purposes or under other circumstances than those set out in this documentation A Alterations to the CO2 Dominator This also includes the use of replacement parts other than the original ones nsufficient maintenance Unauthorised removal of safety caps and or safeguards Incompetent operation of the machine MAGIC FX B V is not liable for any consequential loss in the event of a CO2 Dominator breakdown Copyright 2012 All rights are reserved Nothing from this manual may be duplicated or kept in an automated data file or made public or in any form or manner whether electronically mechanically by photocopying by incorporation or in any other manner duplicated without the permission of MAGIC FX B V MAGIC FX at all times retains the right to make alterations without the direct knowledge of the client Th
11. ier about the cylinder with the defective dip pipe CO2 Dominator is still malfunctioning after troubleshooting Always contact your dealer or the technical service of MAGIC FX first in case of uncertainties questions about the CO2 Dominator works or other issues with regard to the CO2 Dominator 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length 350mm 13 8 Measurements Width 350mm 13 8 and weight Height 150mm 5 9 Weight 18 Kg 39 7108 Input 230V 50 60Hz Power Usage 125W Fuse 5A 250V 5x20mm Input 3 pin Neutrik XLR Male Socket Output 3 pin Neutrik XLR Female Socket Input Liquid Output Gas Usage 0 5 Kg s 1 1 165 5 per output Quick Connector RU 1 W21 8x1 14 3 8 BSP DMX Design and product specifications can be changed without prior notification Page 19 Version 1 0 15 MAINTENANCE To achieve the maximum service life of the CO2 Dominator you must regularly clean the CO2 Dominator and test if it is working correctly Should the CO2 Dominator not work for some reason then please contact MAGIC FX DANGER WARNING Do not replace parts yourself always consult MAGIC FX if necessary 16 GUARANTEE A manufacturer s guarantee of 3 years applies to the MAGIC FX CO2 Dominator guarantee expires if the CO2 Dominator is used for improper purposes and for applications which are not stated in this manual The guarantee also expires if the machine
12. info magicfx eu 9 PREPARATIONS Unpack the CO2 Dominator Dispose of the packaging material without harming the environment Inspect the machine for any damage If damage is noticed this must be reported to MAGIC FX Page 11 Version 1 0 10 INSTALLATION CAUTION The machine can be damaged if you do not follow the procedures carefully DANGER WARNING The MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator may only be installed by adults and authorised persons DANGER WARNING MAGIC FX is not liable for working with CO2 gas and CO2 bottles or for the correct use thereof Exclusively use approved CO2 bottles liquid carbon dioxide with dip pipe and consult your gas supplier about the installation instructions guidelines and regulations for the safe use of the CO2 bottles For installing the CO2 Dominator work in the following manner Place the CO2 Dominator on a stable and even surface sure that there is always space of 3 metres around the CO2 Dominator which is free of people Check if the on off switch is in the off position and then connect the power cable The CO2 Dominator runs on 230 50 60Hz You will need a powerCON plug to provide the CO2 Dominator with power The CO2 Dominator is also equipped with a powerCON cable connector By using a powerCON loop cable you can connect several CO2 Dominators to the same energy source Page 12 User documentation MAGICFX amp CO2 Domina
13. ress the MODE button to confirm your choice The other outputs will automatically be consecutive For example you set channel 2 as 1 output of the CO2 Dominator 2 output will be channel 3 the 39 output channel 4 etc Open the valves of the gas bottles Page 16 User documentation MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator 11 USAGE TIP Gives you suggestions and advice regarding easier or more convenient ways to carry out certain tasks CAUTION The machine can be damaged if you do not follow these procedures carefully DANGER WARNING The MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator may only be installed by adults and authorised persons The CO2 Dominator may only be operated if all parts are completely and correctly installed connected For using the CO2 Dominator take the following steps After the set up of the CO2 Dominator and the correct addresses you are ready to use the machine To get the CO2 Dominator out of the safe mode the safety channel on the CO2 Dominator must be set between 40 and 60 The LED light on the back of the CO2 Dominator now starts to flash on and off To activate the CO2 Dominator and to have a CO2 smoke plume blow from the machine you press the flash button of the fire channel on the DMX controller Before starting to blow CO2 always make sure that nobody is present within the zone of the CO2 Dominator Additionally always ensure you have a clear vision of the CO2 Dominator d
14. tor Page 13 Connect a 3 pin DMX cable to the CO2 Dominator You can connect several CO2 Dominators to each other by using 3 pin DMX cables Connect the other end of the DMX cable male plug to a professional DMX controller V Always make sure that the controller is placed in such a way that the operator has a clear view of all the connected CO2 Dominators i Consult the manual of your DMX controller for instructions and the safe use of it Now connect the CO2 high pressure hoses of 2 metres length to the CO2 cylinders Turn the couplings firmly by hand Turning it by hand will suffice You should gt only use a wrench if the coupling continues to leak Place the CO2 cylinders liquid carbon dioxide with dip pipe on an even and solid surface Place the cylinders in such a position so that the opening of the valve does not point in the direction of people or objects Preferably place the CO2 cylinders outdoors or in a space provided with good ventilation and a CO2 detection system CO2 cylinders are pressure containers Therefore secure them with special gas bottle brackets or a chain to prevent them from toppling over Version 1 0 Connect the other ends of the CO2 high pressure hoses to the manifold block and check that these are properly connected Now connect the 3 4 CO2 high pressure hose to the manifold block and check if it 15 firmly connected Connect the other en
15. uring the effect For the correct use of the DMX controller you can consult the manual of the machine Page 17 Version 1 0 12 SWITCHING OFF To switch off the CO2 Dominator take the following steps Close the valve of the gas bottle ss Activate the CO2 Dominator one more time to remove the remaining pressure C from the hose Only once there is no more gas in the hose it can be disconnected from the CO2 Dominator and the manifold block Disconnect the plug s of the CO2 Dominator from the energy supply Page 18 User documentation MAGICFX amp CO2 Dominator 13 TROUBLESHOOTING CO2 Dominator is leaking Check if the coupling of the gas hose is connected properly to the coupling of the CO2 Dominator If it is not entirely secured then press it firmly This is only possible when there is no pressure on the hose If the problem persists then consult the technical service of MAGIC FX Only a small smoke plume is visible when the CO2 gas exits the CO2 Dominator Visibility can vary due to air humidity The output will be more visible when there is high absolute air humidity There is no white smoke plume visible when the CO2 gas exits the CO2 Jet You may not have the right carbon dioxide cylinders Connect bottles with liquid carbon dioxide and a dip pipe to the CO2 Dominator In some cases the dip pipe may be broken In that case replace the carbon dioxide bottle with another and inform your gas suppl
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