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General Operating Instructions

 

 

  Operating  Instructions:  

 

 

switch “ON” in the back of the SNOW STORM. If you are using the DMX features, read the section 

on DMX settings to get the proper response.  If you are using the remote, set the DMX display on the 

back 

of the SNOW STORM unit to any number between 900-999. Press the “ON” switch on the tethered 

remote to start the snowfall. Adjust the dial on the remote to set the desired snowflake size (See 

Chart 2). Rotate the dial clockwise to obtain larger flakes and counterclockwise for smaller flakes. If 

the flakes are sticking to the ground during an initial run, adjust the dial counterclockwise, after 

drying off the ground surface (snowflakes accumulate more easily on a wet surface). Press “OFF” to 

turn off the snow on the tethered remote. Do not operate the SNOW STORM without the 

clear tube submerged in the filled solution container. 

 

4) 

If the solution has drained out of the clear tube during a rest period for 

the  SNOW STORM,  it  may  take  a  minute  or  two  for  the  pump  to  self-

prime itself  from  the  solution  container  liquid. 

 

5) 

On the tethered remote, a blinking light signifies that the Power is “ON”. 

A constant light from the LED signifies that the SNOW STORM is 

blowing evaporative snow.   If the light on the remote is completely off, 

the unit is not powered up and cannot be controlled from the remote. 

 

6) 

To turn the power OFF, push down on the red “O” button on the back of the unit. 

 

DMX Settings SNOW STORM 

 

 

The DMX settings are key to the operation of the SNOW STORM. The three-digit number on the back of the 

SNOW STORM panel determines the operation mode for the SNOW STORM. Warning: there are DMX 

settings where the SNOW STORM will appear not to operate, so always review the tables below   during 

setup and operation. 

 

 

8

 

9

 

6

 

RANGE 

ACTIVITY

 

 

DMX  Address-  Outside  Interface 

 

599 

Standby- No Activity 

 

600 

699 

Short Cycles of ON/OFF Activity 

700 

799 

Long Cycles of ON/OFF Activity 

800 

849 

Zero to Minimal Snow-Blower Operates 

850 

859 

Snow Flurry- Lowest Outputs 

860 

879 

Light Snowfall- Smallest Flakes 

 

880 

889 

Sub-Blizzard- Larger Snow Flakes 

 

890 

895 

Ideal Range of Operation at 30 ft height 

896 

899 

Maximum Snow Output- Largest Flakes 

900 

999 

Remote Control Activated (Note: 5 Pin DMX 

  

must be disconnected.)  

 

See Chart 2 for Remote Controlled Flake Size 

Summary of Contents for SNOW STORM

Page 1: ...SNOWSTORM EVAPORATIVESNOW MACH INE The Snow Storm www globalspecialeffects com 2008 Global Special Effects Inc...

Page 2: ...New and Improved Machine DMX WILL NOT WORK UNLESS TERMINATOR IS PLUGGED IN...

Page 3: ...AD THE FOLLOWING BEFORE OPERATING THE SNOWSTORM The SNOWSTORM is an Electric Product not a Toy To avoid the risk of fire burns personal injury and electric shock it should not be played with and shoul...

Page 4: ...Repeat Cycle Timer 5 min and 15 min cycles Specifications Voltage 110 60 Hz or 220v 220v 100v Current 20Amps Size 22 Wide 27 Long and 2 5 Tall without the yoke and C Clamp Weight 55 lbs Materials Pre...

Page 5: ...the kind of water used will affect the quality of snow The recommended water to use is de ionized water This form of water has no minerals hard properties or chlorine De ionized water is the base ing...

Page 6: ...contact Global Special Effects technical support at 1 256 229 5551 Chart 2 Approximate Rotary Switch or Dial Remote Settings Relative to Mounting Height to Minimize Residue RotarySwitch Setting or Rem...

Page 7: ...itself from the solution container liquid 5 On the tethered remote a blinking light signifies that the Power is ON A constant light from the LED signifies that the SNOWSTORM is blowing evaporative sn...

Page 8: ...Off On and Momentary The Mode dimmer will correspondtotheselected start address with the Cycle Time Duration and Flake Size channels in the following When the mode channel is set to one of the Momenta...

Page 9: ...C Flake Size 6 7 X 0 1 6 7 X 1 2 6 7 X 2 3 6 7 X 3 4 6 7 X 4 5 6 7 X 5 6 6 7 X 6 7 6 7 X 7 8 6 7 X 8 9 6 7 X 9 10 Using the Controller Using the Controller Snow Machine Controller Table 2 5 Minute Cy...

Page 10: ...tor to the 9 position while a DMX connection isbeingused There is a provision on the controller board for an additional fan control relay rated at 10 amps This relay has a completely separate power in...

Page 11: ...SNOW STORM in a cool dry environment between 40 80 degrees F If electrical wires are frayed contact the factory at 256 229 5551 for service Never operate the SNOW STORMwith a frayed electrical wire Ca...

Page 12: ...c No Recheck the DMX settings per the DMX settings in the manual The unit should always operate and blow snow with settings between 880 and 899 Contact customer service at 256 229 5551 or 256 229 555...

Page 13: ...slippery surface Air flow and evaporative snow in your production design First all snow machines produce a cone of snow which is smallest near the machine and disperses as you get farther away creati...

Page 14: ...s The first channel has four settings 0 63 Snow Machine is off 64 127 Allows for a 0 to 5 minute cycle time based on the settings of the 2nd channel This setting turns on the short internal timer circ...

Page 15: ...FLUID IN 16 MINS 881 TO 889 24 MIN PER GALLON 871 TO 879 27 MIN PER GALLON 861 TO 869 30 MIN PER GALLON 851 TO 859 36 MIN PER GALLON 841 TO 849 48 MIN PER GALLON 831 TO 839 57 MIN PER GALLON 821 TO 82...

Page 16: ...ot responsible for physical damage scratching or tube damage after shipping from Global Special Effects Manufacturing facility For safety reasons Global Special Effects will repair damaged electrical...

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