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Instruction Manual 

V2.0

Little Cloud

Summary of Contents for SNOWSTORM Little Cloud

Page 1: ...1 Instruction Manual V2 0 Little Cloud...

Page 2: ...hasing a Backyard Snowstorm Little Cloud Snow Gun We re excited for you to make snow with us Please check out our full instructional course below for in depth instructional videos regarding the Little...

Page 3: ...equipment Follow safety guidelines listed with each pressure washer and air compressor Make sure all connections are tight and secure NEVER point a snow gun or hose near yourself or others Use caution...

Page 4: ...Contents Parts and Equipment 5 STEP 1 Prepare the Snow Gun Stand 6 STEP 2 System Setup 8 STEP 3 System Start up 10 STEP 4 System Take down 12 Troubleshooting Help 15 Snowmaking Weather Chart 18 Quick...

Page 5: ...5 Low Pressure Filter Air Compressor included with Little Cloud Snow Gun Body Low Pressure Blow Out Tool Garden Hose NOT INCLUDED...

Page 6: ...6 Insert top stand into the tripod base Position the stand clamp into the stand 1 1 1 2...

Page 7: ...Connect the garden hose to the snow gun and open the stand clamp Insert the Little Cloud Snow Gun into the clamp Secure the Snow Gun by twisting the blue screw Make sure the snow gun is secure 1 3 1...

Page 8: ...8 Connect garden hose to water source Overview 2 1 Water Source Garden Hose Filter Snow Gun Air Compressor Air Hose Connect garden hose to Snow Gun...

Page 9: ...Tape to wrap any threads to create a tight seal Make sure snow gun stand is secured and lowered You are now ready to turn on your system Continue to step 4 Tilt Snow Gun Back tilting the snow gun angl...

Page 10: ...xit the top misting nozzles and a small stream should exit the bottom nucleation nozzle 3 2 Turn on air compressor and allow pressure to build Pressure at the compressor should run between 75 125 PSI...

Page 11: ...ater Plug in Turn on Air Compressor Setup Quick Review DO NOT PLUG IN AIR BEFORE TURNING ON WATER SOURCE The cold compressed air can quickly freeze the bottom nucleation nozzle and will require de ici...

Page 12: ...the snow gun Do not drain the compressor Compressed air is required to blow excess water out of the head Take Down Procedures are the REVERSE of the start up procedures Turn OFF the water at the wate...

Page 13: ...e future snow making sessions easy and hassle free USE CAUTION Make sure snow gun and hoses are SECURE The compressed air will push water through the garden hose and out of the snow gun Thoroughly blo...

Page 14: ...hough no water should be left in the equipment after the blow out process storing in a dry warm location will extend the life of your equipment and make things easy when setting up your system next ti...

Page 15: ...ir will be pulled into the compressor tank and pushed through the air hose over time This water will collect and freeze inside the air hose and slowly start to restrict air flow to the snow gun Typica...

Page 16: ...back onto the snow gun the heat tape will melt the snow and stop it from building up MAKING ICE or low quality snow CONTINUED The Temperature Humidity combination is too warm Sounds simple right Makin...

Page 17: ...w Run the snow gun under warm water if necessary If freezing occurs it is likely in the small fitting directly below the snow gun head inside of the aluminum housing Run warm water over the bottom of...

Page 18: ...ted in the Ideal Snowmaking Section will be higher quality and lighter powder snow Snow created in the Marginal Snowmaking Section will be a little heavier packing snow EXPERT ADVICE Wait until the ou...

Page 19: ...r Blow out water line individual components Store equipment in a warm dry location EXPERT TIPS Use a 10 air hose air dryer or insulated air hose Wait for 28 F or colder to start the system Blow out ea...

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