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TROUBLESHOOTING 

1. Bad 

vibration. 

 

Verify that the shipping travel knobs are loosened. 

 

Check to make sure there are no sugar lumps in the spinning head. 

 

Be sure machine is located on a firm and level surface. 

2.  Motor does not operate, but heater is operating. 

 

Motor protection has tripped off.  Wait one minute and then restart. 

3.  Floss is being formed with clumps of sugar or floss is forming, but being cut. 

 

HEAT CONTROL is set at too high of a setting, lower HEAT CONTROL setting. 

4.  Head is full of sugar but no floss comes out. 

 

Check the setting of the HEAT switch and HEAT CONTROL. 

 

Empty head and follow routine cleaning procedures. 

CLEANING PROCEDURES 

ROUTINE CLEANING 

1. 

Be sure the MOTOR and HEAT switches are in the “OFF” position.  (Cord should also be 

unplugged from outlet.) 

2. 

Allow the SPINNING HEAD unit and components to cool down to a temperature that is safe to 

the touch. 

3. 

Remove the four retaining nuts and leather floaters on the top of the SPINNING HEAD unit. 

4. 

Remove the top from the SPINNING HEAD unit by lifting it off. 

5. 

Remove the slinger plate by loosening the two nylon acorn nuts in the center. 

6. 

Disconnect the two heater lead terminations by removing the two nuts (3/8” Hex) and removing 

the leads from the studs. 

7. 

Remove the outer screen assembly with the heating element by sliding it straight up. 

8. 

The top and the screen assembly with heating element can be cleaned by immersing in hot 

water and mild detergent. 

9. 

The head base is now accessible for removing the sugar residue by manual cleaning with a 

damp cloth. 

10. 

After allowing the components to dry completely, the screen assembly with heating element can 

be reassembled by placing the items on the head base. 

11. 

Reconnect the two heater lead terminations with the two nuts (3/8” Hex) be sure to route the 

wire leads as to avoid any sharp bends. 

12. 

Reinstall the slinger plate using two nylon acorn nuts. 

13. 

Reassemble the top and secure with the four retaining nuts.  Leather floater should be installed 

on two opposing studs. 

Summary of Contents for MAGIC SPIN 5

Page 1: ...rs MAGIC SPIN 5 7105200 Aluminum Bowl 7105300 Plastic Bowl Cotton Candy Machines www manufacturedfun com Paragon International Inc 731 W 18th Street P O Box 560 Nevada IA 50201 USA Phone 515 382 8000 Toll free 800 433 0333 Fax 515 382 8001 Email info manufacturedfun com ...

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Page 3: ...eds during operation To avoid injury NEVER place body parts or objects near the floss head assembly while motor is running Please keep spectators away Paragon is not responsible for any injuries that may occur due to failure to follow safety precautions Any alterations made to equipment by anyone other than certified Paragon personnel will void warranty and may also create unsafe working condition...

Page 4: ...o clean reliable metal parts Heavy duty 1 12 hp motor with 3450 rpm featuring suspension mounting and protection from stray sugar granules You can enjoy smooth vibration free cotton candy production for years to come Professional controls like separate motor and heat switches and variable heat control give you complete flexibility during production You have complete control to make the perfect pro...

Page 5: ...If you believe that any damage may have occurred during shipment or parts may be missing please contact Paragon immediately for replacement FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How much will my cotton candy machine produce Cotton candy is unique in that production is based largely on operator skill You may be able to produce anywhere from 100 200 cotton candy cones per hour based on practice How much spun s...

Page 6: ...the floss and potentially clog the screen assembly 7 When the amount of floss that is being produced starts to slow add more sugar DO NOT adjust the HEAT CONTROL knob setting 8 The typical operating setting on the HEAT CONTROL knob is in the green range on the METER This will vary due to fluctuations in environmental situations SHUTTING DOWN 1 Press the HEAT switch to the OFF position 2 Wait 3 5 m...

Page 7: ...ining nuts and leather floaters on the top of the SPINNING HEAD unit 4 Remove the top from the SPINNING HEAD unit by lifting it off 5 Remove the slinger plate by loosening the two nylon acorn nuts in the center 6 Disconnect the two heater lead terminations by removing the two nuts 3 8 Hex and removing the leads from the studs 7 Remove the outer screen assembly with the heating element by sliding i...

Page 8: ...e Note DO NOT remove the set screw 5 Pull head straight up from motor shaft Note For severe clogging removed head may be inverted and submerged in hot water with a mild detergent to loosen burnt sugar Use care not to expose the underside of the head containing the slip rings to moisture Component should be dried completely before reassembly SPINNING HEAD INSTALLATION 1 Align the set screw location...

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