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1. damaged in any way Protect the Ice Jet from direct weather effects and wet locations N Oo uU A Uu N Do not use nitrogen with this product ultratec www ultratecfx com 3 special effects Technical Specifications Model Part Number Length Width Height Net Weight Power Rating Fluid Low Pressure High Pressure Reguired Eguipment Approvals Ice Jet CLF 2140 Ice Jet 120 volt Low CLF 2142 Ice Jet 220 240 volt Low 4in 10cm 7in 18cm 10in 225cm Albs 2kg 120 or 220 240 vac less than 1 amp Ultratec Special Effects Water Base Fog Fluid Operates at 350psi from a Dewar Tank Flow Rate of 18 Ibs minute Operates at 1000psi from a cylinder Flow Rate of 18 Ibs minute CLF 2160 CGA 320 CO2 Dewar Tank Fitting 3 8 CLF 2154 Ice Jet Hose 10 CLF 2153 Ice Jet Hose 15 CLF 2155 Ice Jet Hose 25 CLF 2156 Ice Jet Hose 50 CLF 2157 Ice Jet Hose 75 CLF 2158 Ice Jet Hose 100 Field Certification by Q P S Technical Drawings 4 www ultratecfx com ultratec special effects Operating Procedure WARNING Always use two wrenches when working on the valve Excess torgue on the valve body will cause permanent damage This will VOID any warranty claims NOTE Before operating the Ice Jet a site review is reguired As the Ice Jet is capable of dispensing large guantities of CO2 in a room the air exchange properties of the room must be determin2. For All USA Repairs 1960 Blue Heron Drive Ultratec Special Effects Ultratec Special Effects London Ontario N6H 5L9 1960 Blue Heron Drive 657 Gadson Street London Ontario N6H 5L9 Groveland Florida 34736 Direct 519 659 7972 Toll Free 866 534 5557 Fax 519 659 7713 Please remember to include the RA Number on all items being shipped for repairs Europe Office To retrieve an RA Number visit www ultratecfx com and click on the Ultratec Special Effects GmbH Service section Then click on Return Authorization Request which is Dieselstrasse 30 40 located on the left hand side of the page 60314 l If you have any questions or require assistance please contact service at atlas am Main 519 951 3357 866 534 5557 or by email at ServiceGUltratecfx com ermany Direct 49 69 87 000 1850 Fax 49 69 87 000 1899 ultratec www ultratecfx com 7 special effects
3. Ice Jet Operators Manual ultratec special effects VER 04 11 12 Table of Contents Introduction aaa 3 Warnindi sossfei sasiet ODER IAS IU reque 3 Important Safety Instructions sssssssssssseeeeee 3 Technical Specifications aa 4 Technical Drawings iie e idi haere t j gans 4 Operating Procedure aaa 5 Ideal Use and Preventative Measures sssssssssss 6 CO2 Workseet aaa 6 Wartanty asas pat taumas acs Ec riga tas g da EEA 7 Contact Information 0 ccc cece ccectseeceeeeeessaeeesseees 7 Note Please read entire manual before operating the Ice Jet a 2 www ultratecfx com ultratec special effects Introduction The Ice Jet is an atmospheric effect created by the release of CO2 It creates a white plume like those seen from high flying jet aircraft The chilled blast from the CO2 temporarily condenses air born moisture into cloudbursts The Ice Jet is available as a high or low pressure CO2 unit It is available in 120 or 240 volts Warning Important Safety Instructions 1 Do not touch or expose skin in the discharge nozzle path Ensure sufficient air exchange vs CO2 released Ensure that this unit is grounded at all times Failure to do so may result in serious injury Ensure that operation of the machine is supervised by suitably trained and authorised personnel Do not modify the machine or use a machine which has been
4. e red band on the nozzle adjusts the amount of air sucked into the CO2 stream The size of the effect varies with the moisture concentration of the air More moisture means more cloud formation When finished with the Ice Jet turn off the tank valve CAUTION it may be cold Turn on the Ice Jet to allow the pressure to escape Mounting Holes Leave the valve on several extra seconds to allow all of the CO2 to flash off Now disconnect the hose and tank adapter ultratec www ultratecfx com 5 special effects Ideal Use and Preventative Measures 1 If possible use the shortest CO2 delivery hose This will help prevent solids from accumulating 2 Do not leave hose out in direct sunlight 3 If possible insulate the hose from the area temperature 4 An excessive short burst of CO2 could jam the Ice Jet open 5 If possible purge system before using CO2 Workseet Data 1 Ib 2 8 741 scf gas 1 lb 0 118 gal liquid Specific gravity 2 1 53 for gas Air has 2196 oxygen and 0 0396 of CO2 CO2 is heavier than air and will sink to lower areas and displace the air OSHA exposure 0 596 for 8 hours TWA or 396 for 15 minutes STEL Things to watch for when using CO2 are the reduction of the oxygen content and the collecting of CO2 in low or confined spaces By planning the location and duration of the equipment safe operation can be implemented CO2 monitors can be installed in low or confined areas to alert person
5. ed see CO2 Worksheet Due to the nature of the Dewar tank some CO2 is consumed to keep the liguid CO2 cold This CO2 is released around the tank If early delivery is reguired anticipate the loss of CO2 and the storage ventilation reguirements As Ice Jets require large tanks have safe handling and transportation requirements prearranged While connecting the tank adapter check that the sealing disk is clean and not worn Inspect the burst disk for damage Inspect the hoses for wear blisters and cracks While connecting the fittings ensure they are seated properly Replace any component which is not in good repair The Ice Jet produces thrust when operating Place the Ice Jet on a flat surface and securely fasten it Four mounting holes are provided Wear properly rated and fitting safety glasses and gloves Hazards from pressure and freezing are present On the low pressure Ice Jet tank the pressure should be above 300 psi Open the pressure builder 1 hour before show time Connect to the liquid line on the tank The Ice Jet produces a loud noise and high velocity flow during operation Ensure the safety of persons and property around the nozzle discharge If controlling the Ice Jet from a lighting console place it on a non dimming circuit to prevent damage Apply the correct voltage and the solenoid will open You will note the sound change as the liquid CO2 makes its way to the valve This could take several seconds for long hose runs Th
6. fects only All warranty is based on destination of the original sale Any additional costs incurred are the responsibility of the Dealer and or the customer Abuse or poor maintenance is not accepted Proof of purchase or proof of sale must always accompany all warranty returns An RA Return Authorization number must be noted on the outside of each box being returned to our facility Any package s without an RA number Clearly marked will not be accepted by our receiving department Freight on warranty items are freight prepaid to our facility and we will prepay freight back to your facility following repair This will be done by the most economical means available Should you require the item express returned the dealer is responsible for request indication and any difference in freight cost Export Distributors are required to carry out the warranty repair parts will be supplied by Ultratec Return Policy Return of any product must be done within 30 days of purchase The package must be returned freight prepaid and the RA number clearly marked on the outside of the box Ultratec Special Effects considers all of it s product to be safe for use in the application it was intended Ultratec Special Effects takes no responsibility for misuse or incorrect use Always refer to the Product Manual for proper use Contact Information Head Office Canadian Shipping Address USA Shipping Address Ultratec Special Effects For All Canadian Repairs
7. nel of the presence of a hazard Portable monitors can be used to spot check for the safe exposure levels If the location is open and only needs an exposure limit this can be done by calculation To calculate the oxygen depletion you must know the size of the area and the amount of CO2 added The user s manual should give the rate of CO2 the equipment consumes Example An Ice Jet outputs 18 Ib of CO2 per minute Our room is 75 x 75 x 18 for a volume of 101 250 cu ft or approximately 100 000 cu ft If we ran 2 Ice Jets for 1 minute we would add 36 Ib of CO2 to the room 36 x 8 741 315 cu ft of CO2 added to the room If the room contained 0 0396 of CO2 before we had 30 cu ft of CO2 present 100 000 x 0 0003 30 Now we have 315 30 345 of CO2 or 345 100 000 0 34596 This simple calculation leaves out several factors All rooms have air exchange which should be several times per hour Replacing the air to keep people comfortable requires more exchange than what s accounted for by their breathing This will reduce the CO2 concentration significantly The other major factor is the local concentration of CO2 until it is dispersed into the room This is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that exposure in this area is safe 6 www ultratecfx com ultratec special effects Warranty Warranty Hardware products come with a one year warranty on parts and labor Unless stated otherwise this will refer to manufacturer de
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