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1. NOTES Page 11 Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines net The Peasouper has been the most popular dry ice fog unit for weddings events special theatrical effects and other applications for over 35 years HE m Made in Britain Pea Soup Tel UK 01642 769952 International 44 1642 769952 Website www smokemachines net Email sales smokemachines net G Vi Page 12
2. subzero temperatures when not in operation to prevent damage to the moulded shell 7 Put dry ice into the machine when the water is cold Page 6 Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines net Ducting Adapters and Hose Remember the fog output will decrease in proportion to the length of hose used We recommend a maximum of 3 metres 10 feet although the operator should use as little as possible It can be cut to shorter lengths to suit 1 Make sure that the machine cannot be tipped If water gets into the hose it will be sprayed under pressure A U bend is advisable to help prevent this 2 Try to have the end of the hose above the level of the machine 3 Overfilling is very undesirable in any case but particularly so when ducting is being used The machine is capable of spraying boiling water quite far In general if you are not familiar with ducting test it thoroughly before you use it at your event or don t use it Warning An overfilled machine will eject water This can get close to the power socket on the side of the unit Continued abuse may cause power leakage to the earth circuit and in venues with an earth leakage circuit breaker will shut off the mains supply Page 7 Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines net Maintenance and Hints on Use l Lids seal screws are heavily protected against corrosion Keeping them lightly oiled
3. Pea Soup The Peasouper Operating Instruction Manual Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines net Please read these instructions carefully before operating your Peasouper Contents Introduction Page 2 The dry ice principle Page 2 The generator principle Page 2 Operating procedure Page 3 General usage Page 5 Things not to do in useage Page 6 Ducting adapters and hose Page 7 Maintenance and hints on use Page 8 Technical information on solid carbon dioxide Page 8 Introduction The Peasouper fog machine has been professionally built in strong high density cross linked polythene using only the best materials and should give trouble free use and an excellent low fog effect if the following instructions are read and followed carefully The Dry Ice Principle Dry ice is in fact solid carbon dioxide CO2 which is a temperature of minus 78 5 Celsius When the dry ice is immersed in boiling water it evaporates quickly turning directly into CO2 gas without going through a liquid stage The refraction between the air and steam loaded CO2 gas gives the well known fog effect The Generator Principle Dry ice is loaded into the basket where when the handle is lowered it is immersed in boiling water Immediately the fog will be produced and expelled through the nozzle at the front of the machine Page 2 Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines net Operatin
4. ced block as these can be laid on a flat surface and broken up like a slab of toffee Page 9 Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines net Dry Ice Storage Times 100 A Storage container 80 5 6 dry savvdus Newspapers x3 a 60 D Hessian sack e E Paper wrapper 5 40 20 6 12 18 20 Storage time hours Caution The follovving points must be observed 1 Dry ice must not be stored in sealed containers Evaporating gas will lead to a dangerous pressure build up 2 At no time should the dry ice be handled or brought into contact vvith bare skin Solid CO2 may lead to skin burns and frostbite unless handled vvith thick gloves 3 Do not svvallovv CO2 or allovved to sublimate in the mouth or bare skin e g practical jokes with a piece of dry ice in a cup of tea to give a laboratory effect as this can lead to severe internal injuries 4 When breaking solid blocks of dry ice use a hide hammer and protect the eyes If using a metal hammer cover with a piece of cloth to prevent fragments from flying 5 Do not use or store solid CO2 in confined or poorly ventilated spaces Where solid CO2 is used there should be adequate low level ventilation to ensure that the excess CO2 does not collect and cause dangerous concentrations We hope you enjoy using your Peasouper fog machine Page 10 Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines net
5. ember also use of the machine creates a humidifier effect so do not use it in the vicinity of electrical equipment power sockets or any item and may be damaged by moisture In any event do not use the machines in rooms smaller than 3 x 3 metres 10 by 10 feet Page 5 Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines net Overfilling 99 of the problems arise from putting too much water in the machine The water level indicator is set in the factory but by the time the end user receives the machine it may be displaced To check the indicator is correct 1 Fill the machine and boil 2 Put a full load of CO2 in the basket 3 Lower the handle to its full extent There should be no water from the nozzle except for some condensation If too full adjust your indicator accordingly An overfilled machine can ruin parquet flooring carpets etc or spray boiling water over people Things NOT to do in Usage DO NOT 1 Overfill or boil the machine dry 2 Tip the machine in operation especially if you are above an audience 3 Put solid CO2 into drinks for a laboratory effect If consumed solid CO2 can cause severe internal injuries 4 Use in a room less than 3 x 3 metres 10 by 10 feet 5 Handle solid CO2 without thick gloves this can cause severe frostbite Always protect your eyes when breaking up blocks of CO2 Cover the ice with a cloth to prevent chips flying 6 Leave the machine in
6. et Ifthe CO2 is reguired to be kept for any length of time ie over the weekend it should be stored in a specially made container Your dry ice supplier may have insulated container that is sufficient to take 1 to 2 blocks or bags or if more is reguired to be stored a container may be made from wood and insulated on the top bottom and sides with expanded polyurethane or polystyrene Pea Soup can suggest dry ice suppliers such as BOC Air Liguide Green Gases Dry Ice UK etc Many will deliver directly to you as they do to refrigerated transport and blast cleaning companies hospitals food manufacturers universities and schools etc Alternatively you will be able to collect from the local depot of the larger companies like BOC It may be more convenient for a few operators of dry ice machines to club together for supplies and storage containers as the more that is bought at once the cheaper it becomes It is easier to obtain and store dry ice than most people imagine Solid CO2 Either a solid block may be purchased or where available it is recommended that CO2 in pellet form is used This is easy to use as it requires no braking and gives a greater surface area in the machine generating more fog If a solid block is used it must be broken up into small pieces preferably about 2 3cm across Below is a graph showing losses of dry ice in relation to various methods of storage If blocks are used try and obtain a sli
7. g Procedure l Connect a standard 13 amp plug to the mains lead supplied ora 15 amp plug which is connected into a circuit with suitable fuse protection The current consumption is 12 amps The connector is a standard IEC kettle type Caution this machine must be earthed 2 Stand machine on a firm level surface in the place where it will be used Take off the lid and fill up with hot or cold tap water until the white tube inside the water level indicator reaches the top rim of the outer tube When the two are even then the machine is full This will take approximately 3 bucketfuls around 25 litres do not overfill Plug in the mains lead to a power socket There is no on off switch on the unit Only connect power when the unit has water inside Whilst the machine is heating up it will take 20 to 25 minutes to reach boiling point raise the basket to its highest level by raising the black handle on the right hand side of the machine and lock it in place at the highest stop When the water reaches boiling point this will be determined after approximately 20 to 25 minutes by a large amount of steam coming from the front nozzle hole the machine is now ready for use Load the basket with dry ice It is best to use a mug or small saucepan The basket size has been carefully designed to give one large 5 minute show from each bag or block of dry ice if filled to approximately 2 5cm from the basket rim T
8. he loading of the dry ice should be done at the last possible moment Due to the hot steamy atmosphere in the machine it will start evaporating very slowly if put in too long beforehand Place the lid on and secure a tight seal by screwing tight the 4 fasteners on the lid When the fog is required hold the basket lower handle which is held by the ratchet stop system The basket should never be taken out or removed If the basket is immersed completely there would be dangerous pressure build up Page 3 Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines net Slowly lower the handle not all the way at first and the fog will be produced in thick clouds from the front nozzle To increase the rate lower the handle to the lowest stop Raising the handle sharply will immediately stop the effect 9 When no more fog is being expelled through the nozzle if the water is still warm another basket full may be used if reguired Otherwise it is suggested that the machine be re boiled if another full basket load is reguired or turned off if not reguired for some time Check the water level indicator periodically and top up the water as necessary Do not try to repeat the effect when the water is cold This will lead to the solid CO2 freezing with the cold water and producing a solidified mass of frozen water ice in the basket requiring very hot water poured on to it to disperse 10 There is an automatic t
9. hermal cut out inside the head of the heating element which will function if the machine is ever left to boil dry or switched on without being filled with water When the machine is unpacked check to make sure that the element is screwed up tightly Replacement elements may be obtained if required from Pea Soup 11 When the machine is to be emptied it is advised that it is emptied into a bucket where it stands rather than carrying it to a sink drain etc On no account should the machine be moved with hot or boiling water inside 12 This machine has been specially designed to take a large water capacity in conjunction with the large dry ice basket to give a much longer and more powerful fog effect Although heating up time is 20 to 25 minutes this is necessary for the volume of water in the machine Page 4 Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines net General Usage Carbon dioxide is produced by immersing solid CO2 into boiling water In its natural state this gas is colourless but suspends water vapour when emitted from the machine giving this fog effect Although carbon dioxide is an inert gas it does not sustain life Because the gas is heavier than air and sinks there is no problem although care must be taken to ensure nothing is below the fog level ie small pets people lying down etc CO2 dissipates very quickly and there are no records of accidents but it pays to be sure Rem
10. will keep them loose and easy to use Make sure no dry ice bits are on the rubber seal This will let fog escape through the lid gasket rather than out of the front nozzle When you boil the machine up leave the lid off This prevents the lid s seal screws getting too hot Make sure the element housing is protected in transit Rough handling or continual abuse will crack the seal and cause a leak Replacing the element or repairing broken seal i Remove element then replace or clean 11 Renew plastic adaptor collar iii Coat shoulder of elements liberally with a high quality high temperature resistant black mastic and replace iv Leave on the element side to set for 24 hours Optional Extras Ducting adapter 2 5cm diameter Flexible ducting hose 3 metre length 2 5cm diameter Replacement heating element Replacement dry ice basket Replacement heating element adapter collar Replacement heating element nut Contact Pea Soup directly to purchase any of these items www smokemachines net Technical Information on Solid Carbon Dioxide The CO2 should be collected from the supplier as near as possible to the time it is required for use If kept for any long periods and not insulated it will disappear Expect to lose between 2 and 5 kg of dry ice for each 24 hour period depending upon the quality of the insulated container Page 8 Peasouper Operating Instructions Manual Pea Soup Ltd www smokemachines n

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