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1. MDG CE ros Q XLR 5 Remote Control Connector Green LED indicates that the Generator Is HEAT yellow LED indicator READY to operate 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 Fog switch with a Green LED indicator Power switch with the Red LED Standard remote contro MT35A n 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 Front cover User Guide120817 Rev A a 6 15 MDG CE FOG Q Optional Accessories DMX M35AX IF35 RCT Optional 2 Channel DMX Interface Optional Remote Control Timer Refrigerated Low pressure Liquid Carbone Dioxide L CO2 Container Dewar 180 Litres N 230 Litres es 230 Litres 160 Litres N TR ll User Guide120817 Rev A a 7115 La MDG ICE FOG Q SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE 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 Wait for the purge cycle to complete 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 picture2. ICE FOGO Low Fog Generator USER GUIDE No 120817 Revision A a ER a Les G n rateurs de Brouillard MDG Lt e MDG Fog Generators Ltd QUE pu 10301 avenue Pelletier Montr al Qu bec Canada H1H 3R2 Tel 514 272 6040 800 663 3020 Fax 514 722 3229 www mdgfog com e mail into mdgfog com ICE FOG O Intentionally left blank User Guide120817 Rev A a 2 15 MDG ICE FOG Q INTRODUCTION 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 entertainment 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 is 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 TURNING IT ON CAUTION This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of expe
3. directives listed below 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC EMC Directive Martin MICHAUD President August 17 2012 Montreal Canada User Guide120817 Rev A a 14 15 ICE FOG OQ NOTE User Guide120817 Rev A a 15 15
4. on page 5 Close the refrigerated low pressure liquid L CO valve of the Dewar FILLING OF THE FLUID RESERVOIR CAUTION WARNING Use only MDG Neutral Fog Fluid Not doing so will void the warranty and may damage the generator DISCONNECT UNIT BEFORE ADDING FOG FLUID 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 Neutral Fog Fluid until it reaches the inside bottom of the opening Avoid overfilling screw back the closure and make sure it is tightened User Guide120817 Rev A a 8 15 MDG ICE FOG Q OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The MDG Low Fog Generators are quite easy to operate and require no preventive maintenance They are supplied with a removable remote control A DMX Interface can be purchased as an option When the MAIN POWER 230 or 208 VAC and the MAIN POWER SWITCH are 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 indic
5. or other expenses incidental to replacement be allowed The repair or replacement of the product by MDG Fog Generators Ltd shall constitute fulfillment of all obligations to the purchaser No other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied are made by MDG Fog Generators Ltd in connection with its products This warranty is non transferable and applies to the original purchaser only To obtain satisfaction under the terms of this warranty contact your local sales office and we will be pleased to help you User Guide120817 Rev A a 13 15 MDG CE ros Q DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Ce EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to IEC ISO 17050 We MDG Fog Generators Ltd 10301 ave Pelletier Montreal QC Canada H1H 3R2 declare under our sole responsibility that the product including options or accessories Fog Generators models MAX 3000 APS MAX 5000 APS and MAX 5000 APS H O ATMOSPHERE APS and ATMOSPHERE APS H O ICE FOG Q and ICE FOG Compack MM MINI SINGLE SINGLE and DUAL to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards IEC 60335 1 2001 Fourth Edition incl Corr 1 2002 A1 2004 A2 2006 Household and similar electrical appliancess Safety Part 1 September 2006 CISPR 22 2008 09 EN 55022 Class B IEC 61000 6 1 2005 EN61000 6 1 2007 EMC Part 6 1 FCC PART 15 Subpart B class B By conformance with the standards referenced the product follows the provisions of the
6. ated 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 overheating 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 User Guide120817 Rev A a 9 15 MDG ICE FOG Q WARNING SETTING UP 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 These Fog Generators must be installed in an upright position on a stable and level surface e Do not operate at less than 2 meters 6 5 ft from people 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 teste
7. d in accordance with U S Department of Transportation DOT 3AL and Transport Canada TC 3ALM requirements WARNING Only use low pressure refrigerated liquid Carbon Dioxide CO Dewar container The recommended pressure should be 1500 kPa 225 psi 10 CAUTION To prevent gas leak and drop of pressure ALWAYS use a neoprene washer when connecting the regulator to the cylinder 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 User Guide120817 Rev A a 10 15 MDG ICE FOG Q TECHNICAL DATA Model Fluid consumption per minute at full output Liquid CO type Liquid CO consumption per minute Reservoir capacity Fog colour Particle size CO running time Warm up time maximum Fluid type MDG M S D S available on request Operating voltage Power consumption Dimensions Total length Operating length Width Height Weight Approval Included User Guide120817 Rev A a ICE FOG Q 0 09 L 3 oz Low pressure refrigerated 3 L 6 8 lb at 1500 kPa 225 psi 2 5 L 0 66 US gallon Pure white 0 5 4 5 microns 180 L 48 US gallon canister DEWAR 70 minutes 8 minutes Low Fog Fluid 208 VAC 19 or 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 2 850 W 1 71 m 67 3 8 1 51 m 59 1 2 67 cm 26 3 8 78 cm 30 5 8 113 kg 250 Ib CE approved CSA and UL pending Remot
8. e control 8 m 26 ft 5 pin XLR extension cable 2 5 m 8 ft long x 23 cm 9 in diameter fog output 3 m 10 ft insulated low pressure liquid CO input hose with gauge 11 15 ICE FOG O TECHNICAL DIMENSIONS User Guide120817 Rev A a 12 15 MDG ICE FOG Q 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 is 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 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 has been used MDG Fog Generators Ltd is 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
9. linking indicating the fail mode Shut down the main power switch wait 3 to 4 minutes and retry the generator If the Tail mode still appears unplug your generator and contact a MDG authorized service center 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 User Guide120817 Rev A a 4 15 ICE FOG O FUN Detacheable standard remote control See next page Fog Output adjustment Pressure regulator amp Gauge Maximum Operating pressure 4 14 bar 60 psi Pressure Switch Upward position will pressurize the Fluid Reservoir Downward position will depressurize allowing to refill the Fluid reservoir ICE FOG Q Operating Pressure a MEN Refrigerated low pressure Power Cord EE liquid CO input 208 or 230 VAC 1500 kPa 225 psi 10 LED Status eFOG Green LED indicates that the generator is producing fog eDELAY Yellow LED indicates that the delay is FOG DELAY activated and won t produce fog until it is turned m i off eFLUID VALVE Green LED indicates that the fluid DELAY solenoid valve is on and should turn on and off with the FOG LED eCO gt VALVE Green LED indicates that the liquid CO solenoid valve is on FLUID V Fog Output Delay Delay of 3 to 30 seconds Allowing to cool down the cold chamber of the Generator CO VALVE User Guide120817 Rev A a 5 15
10. rience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance CAUTION If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard User Guide120817 Rev A a 3 15 NDG ICE FOG O BASIC DESCRIPTION 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 of 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 is 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 b
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