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WARNINGS:
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An overfilled machine will eject water. Never fill with unit plugged in.
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Moisture and water poise electrical hazards use caution around this
equipment. Ground fault circuits will trip from excess moisture.
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Only handle dry-ice with proper skin and eye protection.
MAINTENANCE & HINTS ON USE
1.
Keeping lid screws lightly oiled will protect them allow them to
operate easily.
2.
Make sure no dry-ice is on the rubber lid seal. This will allow gas
escape through the lid gasket.
3.
When you heat up the machine leave the lid off. This prevents the
lid handles from getting hot before adding dry-ice.
4.
Do not pour cold water directly onto hot heater element as this will
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 help. Your
distributor may have storage containers available. A wooden box lined with
foam insulated is acceptable. Blocks, slabs and pellets may be available
depending on your supplier. The pellets are easier to use as they don’t
require breaking up. If a solid block is used, it must be broken up into small
pieces preferably about 1” across. Slabs can be laid on a flat surface and
broken like toffee! Cover the ice with a towel to reduce the danger of flying
pieces while breaking.
