MACHINE LAYOUT
HEAVY FOG GLACIATOR
USER
GUIDE
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TOP VIEW
CONTROL PANEL
9.5L FLUID
CONTAINER
CONDENSER AIR
INLET
HEAVY FOG OUTLET
HEAVY FOG
OUTPUT
FRONT VIEW
POWER INLET
DMX INPUT
FAN AIR INLET
HEAVY FOG GLACIATOR
USER
GUIDE
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THE FLUID SYSTEM
The Heavy Fog Glaciator uses a 9.5L (2.5 US Gal.) container to give
approximately 4.5 hours of continuous operation at full output. This will vary
with power supply voltage, which will determine the maximum continuous
output level.
The machine control system uses a ‘Pump Ramping’ technique to allow
continuous operation with moderate input power requirements. When the
output level is set to maximum, the machine will give maximum output until
the heat exchanger has used its energy reserves. The control system will
then override the output level setting and reduce the pump speed to match
the output to the available input power. This ensures that the output will be
continuous, although at a reduced level.
Continuous operation gives rise to the possibility of pump damage if the
machine runs out of fluid. This is overcome in the Heavy Fog Glaciator by
using an electronic fluid sensing system, ensuring that the pump is shut
down when the fluid level is too low. The Left-hand display will show a Lo Flu
message to warn the user that the machine is shut down due to lack of fluid.
Variations in pump performance due to supply frequency differences
(50/60Hz), are compensated for automatically. Supply voltage changes will
also affect the pump performance, and can be catered for by using the
Supply Voltage menu (SuP) on the right-hand display unit. Using the Menu
key, select the SuP menu and press enter. Now adjust the voltage to match
the local power supply voltage (valid range is 200 - 250V). Press the enter
key to store the new setting in non-volotile memory. The pumps will now run
at the optimum level for the conditions.
Remember that the type of fluid used will play a large part in determining the
resulting effect. The list of fluids inside the front cover of this handbook
shows the main fluids compatible with this machine. Choose a fluid suitable
for the venue and type of effect you want to create. Generally, use the
standard B2 fluid, but for longer lasting effects, contact a distributor for
advice on using another fluid grade.
