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Peasouper

Operator’s Manual

08/08/05

Contact Information

Le Maitre Special Effects, Inc.

Canada

1960 Blue Heron Drive, London, ON. N6H 5L9

Phone Direct: (519) 659.7972

Phone Toll Free Direct: (800) 388.0617

Fax: (519) 659.7713

Service: (866) 534.5557

USA

3665 Dove Road, Port Huron, MI. 48060

Summary of Contents for Peasouper

Page 1: ...08 08 05 Contact Information Le Maitre Special Effects Inc Canada 1960 Blue Heron Drive London ON N6H 5L9 Phone Direct 519 659 7972 Phone Toll Free Direct 800 388 0617 Fax 519 659 7713 Service 866 534 5557 USA 3665 Dove Road Port Huron MI 48060 ...

Page 2: ...lets in the air this creates the effect we see as fog CAUTION 1 Dry ice should be stored in an insulated container to reduce subli mation The released gas can lead to a dangerous pressure build up if it is stored in a sealed container 2 At no time must the dry ice be handled or brought into contact with bare skin Solid CO2 will lead to frostbite unless handled with protective gloves 3 Do not engag...

Page 3: ... push down on the levers to latch 7 When the fog is required grasp the basket lever and slowly lower the handle A full basket should not be plunged into the hot water This would result in dangerous pressure build up due to the violent action of the dry ice sublimating A ratchet stop is provided to allow the basket to be stepped into the water As the CO2 is immersed a fog will be produced in thick ...

Page 4: ...cept from some condensation If the water level is too high boiling water can be sprayed out when the dry ice is submerged damaging floors or burning people OPTIONAL DUCTING ADAPTORS Remember fog output will decrease in proportion to the length of the hose used We recommend a maximum of 10 although the operator should use as little as possible 1 Make sure that the machine cannot be tipped If water ...

Page 5: ...ll cause premature failure 5 To replace the element or repairing a broken seal a Remove element replace or clean b Replace the rubber gaskets and sealing washers Do not reuse the old ones c Tighten bolts evenly to compress the seal SOLID CARBON DIOXIDE The CO2 should be collected as near as possible to the time it is to be used It will sublimate with time but storage in an insulated container will...

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