Little Blizzard DMX/LBSP DMX
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1. LITTLE BLIZZARD DMX LITTLE BLIZZARD SP DMX Operating Instructions LB DMX P N 100241 120 VAC LB DMX P N 100246 230 VAC LBSP DMX P N 100242 120 VAC LBSP DMX P N 100247 230 VAC Thank you for purchasing this LITTLE BLIZZARD a As you will notice from the table of contents the manual for your new product is quite extensive a To guarantee perfect and successful work with this machine please take some time to read the manual carefully a And finally we believe you will enjoy years of great snow effects if you care for and maintain your LITTLE BLIZZARD ev12 9 CITC 1420 80 St sw D Everett WA 98203 888 786 CITC www citcfx com Contents 1 Setof Equipment Supplied 2 Accessories 3 Description 4 Safety Instructions 5 Operating the LITTLE BLIZZARD 5 1 Selecting the Location 5 2 Electrical Power Requirements 5 3 Hooking things up 5 4 Selecting the Fluid 5 5 Operating the machine 5 6 DMX Control 5 7 Rest Period 5 8 Shut Down 5 9 Troubleshooting 5 10 Notes on DMX operation 6 Service and Maintenance 7 Technical Data 8 Warranty Conditions 10 rev1209 1 Set of Equipment Supplied 1 LITTLE BLIZZARD w DMX w 5 pin XLR in out 1 Remote Controller w 5 pin XLR in out 1 Bracket for hanging w hardware Empty one gallon bottle Instruction booklet and warranty card 1 Power Cord 1 Extra fuse in fuse box 2 Accessories C Clamp with Safety Cable2. 5x20 mm CE approved CE approved parts Limited Warranty One year Rev 1 16 04 8 Limited Warranty Conditions This limited warranty guarantees to the original purchaser that this product shall be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase shown on the sales receipt This warranty covers parts and labor providing the product is returned to CITC in the original shipping carton and packaging The warranty for electrical is a 90 NINETY DAY limited warranty Damage resulting from shipping accidents misuse negligence unauthorized repairs or modification is not covered by this warranty Using any fluid other than what is recommended for this machine will void warranty No liability is accepted for injury or for loss damage or expense resulting from any interruption whatsoever in the operation of the product or from any consequential loss arising there from No liability is accepted for normal wear and tear We wish to satisfy YOU our customer and have implemented many measures to prevent problems and assure customer satisfaction However should you need a missing part or have a functional problem with your product please call 888 786 CITC from 7 30 am 4 00 pm Pacific Time Monday Friday except for holidays Our customer service department will respond to your problems immediately Please have the following information available when you
3. DMX chain By adjusting the dip switches on the side of the machine near the DMX cable plug ins the user may assign one address to the machine giving you on off and volume control with one DMX channel there is no timer on this DMX Step 1 Attach the DMX cable to the upper DMX Input connector located on the back of the fogger 6 3 Step 2 The DMX address is configured by adding the dip switch numbers together to total the number required For example DipSwitch 1 6 33 Your DMX channel would be 33 Dip switches are set by moving the switch to the right toward the on arrow Dip Switch 1 2 S lt 2 th S8 8 9 Channel 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 When you move the slide control or digital control 0 20 Standby volume output off 21 100 gt Volume Control Between the values 50 to 100 the volume of snow output is regulated with 60 being the minimum volume of snow produced and 80 approaching the maximum The volume output rises as the DMX value is increased If Channel A has a value of 100 the machine will operate at maximum output and may produce too large size flakes Input and Output designations on the DMX plugs are arbitrary i e you can use the input plug for output and visa versa It is not necessary to attempt converting your DMX line s connector to female male to match the appropriate socket on the plug As long as it is looped in out it will work 6 Service and Mainte
4. P N 250110 C clamp w eyebolt amp hanging harness for 5 gal Cubitainer P N 250076 LITTLE BLIZZARD Road Case P N 250205 LITTLE BLIZZARD Basic Fluid Long Lasting P N 150215 Little Blizzard Fluid Extra Dry travels up to 50 P N 150160 Little Blizzard Fluid Dry travels beyond 50 P N 150190 Little Blizzard Fluid Dry 100 travels beyond 100 P N 150211 Little Blizzard Fluid Ultraviolet Light blue P N 150250 Little Blizzard Fluid Ultraviolet Light Pink P N 150280 Little Blizzard Fluid Ultraviolet Bluish White P N 150220 Director Fan P N 100140 230VAC P N 100145 Hurricane Fan P N 100160 230VAC P N 100165 FX Fan P N 100141 230VAC P N 100142 Please check whether all the products you ordered are supplied 3 Description of the LITTLE BLIZZARD The LITTLE BLIZZARD DMX is CITC s most popular evaporating snow effect product Insulated for quietness you can have optional super soundproofing in the SP soundproof model The unit incorporates a volume control to adjust pump output a two speed fan control and a flake size adjustment lever It can run continuously without overheating Flakes fly 15 20 feet A remote with 25ft 7 6m cable is included which controls On Off and pump Volume Internal 5 pin DMX comes standard in this model 4 Safety instructions WARNING Read and understand all labels and operating instructions before attempting installation Never open the machine as t
5. call Model and Serial Number Where and when the product was purchased Nature of the problem Subject to the following conditions CITC will repair any defect or fault in the unit if it is caused by a proven factory defect within one year of delivery to the end user Insignificant deviations of the regular product quality does not guarantee replacement rights nor do faults or defects caused by water by generally abnormal environment conditions or Force Majeure 1 Faulty parts will be repaired or replaced manufacturer s choice with correct parts Faulty units must be shipped to CITC at customer s expense An RMA must come with the unit 2 The customer loses all rights for limited warranty services if any repairs or adjustments are done to the units by unauthorized persons and or if spare parts are used which are not approved by CITC The right of limited warranty service is also lost if a fluid other than appropriate CITC fluid has been used or if units are sent to in with full fluid bottles 3 Exposure to outside elements voids Warranty Unit cannot be used outdoors or in wet weather without complete protection against the elements Even then high salty or humid conditions will cause instant corrosion of connectors and will void Warranty 10 4 Freight costs to and from CITC when under the limited warranty services are the responsibility of the customer Customer must place appropriate insurance on return of product Howev
6. er if product is returned due to factory defect within the first 30 days of receipt CITC will cover the cost of returning the repaired unit to the customer 5 Limited warranty services do not cause an extension of the limited warranty time or the start of a new limited warranty time The warranty of replaced parts ends with the limited warranty time of the whole unit 6 If a defect fault can not be repaired by us in a satisfactory time we will within 30 days after sale of the unit either Replace the whole unit for free or take back the whole unit and refund the purchase price 7 Further claims especially for damages losses etc outside the unit are excluded 8 Your limited warranty coverage is based on completion of the warranty card and returning it with your proof of purchase within 30 days of purchase Your limited warranty coverage is based on completion of the warranty card and returning it with your proof of purchase within 30 days of purchase If you should send the unit for service do not forget to remove any liquid from the fluid bottle and place unit in original box Obtain your RMA by calling CITC Payment arrangements for repair must be made before receiving RMA in case unit is not covered under Limited Warranty Send unit to CITC RMA XXXXXXX 1420 80 Street SW D Everett WA 98203 Tel 888 786 CITC or 425 776 4950 Fax 425 776 5129 Website www citcfx com E mail info fx com
7. he use of a fan the flakes will fall to the floor due to the heaviness of the water content and could remain as a residue for several minutes Use Dry fluid for longer lasting snow when flying over 45 feet or 15m Use Dry 100 for falling snow over 100 or 30m Operating the machine The power button is located on the back and will illuminate when turned on however this will not start the machine without the remote control Just above the plug in for the remote is another switch for speed control see illustration on page 5 This speed allows further adjustment of the type of flakes you can choose see below Before turning on the Little Blizzard always start your lever adjustment on the Flake Size Adjuster in the smallest position Watch the flakes change size This will allow the snow size particles to the most consistent size w least use of fluid For applications where a larger particle is needed slowly adjust the lever toward the largest without changing the volume For remote control of particle size increase the volume control knob on the remote control Notice the remote control knob will also start and stop the machine Similar to the control on DMX the volume knob is off at 0 5 then starts the blower above 5 At 50 the snow will slowly start 60 80 is the best adjusted volume 80 100 may possibly make too large a flake size The Normal Small switch located at the top back of the machine
8. his could void your warranty Risk of electrical shock This device is supplied with a grounding conductor To reduce risk of electrical shock connect only to properly grounded grounding type receptacles Never remove the third prong from the plug Depending on type of voltage ordered this machine requires a 120V 20Amp circuit or a 230V 10Amp circuit for operation The LITTLE BLIZZARD draws approximately 7 amps at 120 VAC 4 amps at 230VAC During LITTLE BLIZZARD operation this circuit should be dedicated to the LITTLE BLIZZARD If you have any doubts about the capacity or grounding of your existing circuits consult a qualified electrician Be sure area around snow machine is dry before applying electrical power Make sure that your unit is pointed in a direction that leaves at least a 10ft 8m open area out in front More area is better Place the front of the machine away from direct contact with electrical instruments and people Close output is wet Never operate the pump without fluid passing through the tube This could cause the pump to overheat and damage the piston Operating the pump without fluid is not covered under warranty Fluid is very slippery when spilled Care in keeping any drips or spills cleaned up is necessary Do not store LITTLE BLIZZARD in freezing conditions 5 Operating the LITTLE BLIZZARD 5 1 Selecting the Location Operate this machine in a level position being sure the fluid bottle is not going
9. nance Care of your LITTLE BLIZZARD will give you years of service Note cleaning your unit is going to pay off in constant good performance Each 50 hours of operation or when finished with the machine clean the tube and pump with water always leaving water in the tube and pump to prevent oxidation After use dry all areas on the exterior of the machine with a soft cloth Remove any LITTLE BLIZZARD Fluid from inside the bottle compartment or outside area Do not transport or ship with LITTLE BLIZZARD Fluid inside the machine Do not use or store in freezing conditions 7 Technical Data Technical Data LITTLE BLIZZARD DMX P N 100241 230V P N 100246 LITTLE BLIZZARD SP DMX P N 100242 230V P N 100247 Dimensions 20 x 10 x 12 51cm x 25cm x 30cm Weight 30 Ibs 14 kg Shipping Weight 35 155 16 kg Shipping Box Size 25 x 15 x 16 64 cm x 38 cm x 41 cm Snowflake control options Pump Volume Control Two speed Fan and Flake Size Adjuster lever Remote Control On off and volume control 0 100 Remote Control cable 25 ft 7 6 m Sound LB DMX 71 75 db LB Soundproof DMX 60 65 db Fluid CITC LITTLE BLIZZARD Fluid available in Long Lasting Dry Extra Dry Dry 100 amp Ultraviolet Run Time continuous Electrical Supply 120 VAC 10 amps 60 hz or 230 VAC 5 amps 50 hz Fuse 120VAC 10 250 V 5x20 mm 230VAC 250V
10. saha a 3 V CITC SPECIAL EFFECTS EQUIPMENT 1420 80 St SW D Everett WA 98203 425 776 4950 FAX 425 776 5129 www citcfx com lt gt info citcfx com December 16 2009 11
11. should be set to Normal position for best output of flakes Use Small only when wanting the smallest flakes to travel the farthest as this setting will be noisier For quiet operation only use the Normal setting For driest evaporation in short distance use tiniest with the volume control turned low Place a long distance fan Hurricane Fan under or close to the Little Blizzard for blowing the snow in an upward or outward movement Use of a fan is highly recommended even if a short distance Fan air and falling snow should meet 20 30 inches 50cm 75cm in front of the LITTLE BLIZZARD The snow coming from the machine will fall into the draft of the upward air movement and start to fly the direction the fan is pointed The fan air will also cause the snowflakes to dry while it is traveling 30 feet 10m or more Never have the fan behind the LITTLE BLIZZARD blowing at it This will cause a back draft and create the wrong effect 3 6 3 7 5 8 5 9 5 10 DMX Control With DMX control you will be able to adjust the snow output The blower starts above 5 and snow starts above 50 Adjustment of the snow is from 60 to 80 for best results Adjust slowly and visually set each machine Section 5 10 for more details on the DMX system Rest Period The blower in the machine now can operate up to 60 minutes before needing a 5 to 10 minute cooling down period Note Test the air coming from the front of the machine
12. to be above the level of the machine Un level positions may cause siphoning or dripping 5 2 Electrical Power Requirements Check for proper electrical connection on the rear of the machine Be sure your supply can offer 10 amps at 120V or for those of you that have purchased a separate 230v machine 5A power supply 5 3 Hooking things up Plug the 5 pin XLR of the Remote Control to the inlet marked Remote Control The output may be used to run extensions to other machines so they could all operate on one remote control Note Maximum extension 5 pin XLR cable should not exceed 50 total distance or possible loss of control may occur Flake Size Large Small Flake Size Adjuster N gt n TM Input DMX Address j DMX Send lt Remote Control Input Ole Remote Control Send J Flake Size Normal and Small On Off Switch lt Fused Power Receptacle ihe 3 4 3 3 Selecting the fluid Fill the bottle with CITC s Little Blizzard Fluid placing the tubing with the filter inside and at the bottom of the bottle Use Extra Dry fluid for quickest evaporating snow For results that cause the snow to evaporate within seconds of touching use a Hurricane Fan to dry the water from the flakes as they leave the machine This also causes the snowflakes to stay airborne longer creating a more realistic falling snow that drifts and floats through the air Without t
13. while the volume control or fluid is off If after 60 minutes the air is not hot you may be in a cool environment that is conducive to running the LITTLE BLIZZARD for longer periods Fluid should be 75 F 26 C Shut down When finished with the machine clean the tube and pump with water always leaving water in the tube and pump to prevent oxidation This will keep the pump piston from becoming stuck and keep the valves operating Leaving clean water in the pump will help keep out oxidation Troubleshooting If the pump does not draw fluid If the pump does not draw fluid into the unit be sure the tubing is in the fluid not above the fluid Check electrical power to the machine Hold up tubing remove filter and push blow or use a turkey baster to force the fluid inside the pump Try again to see if it will pump now Check to hear any sound coming from the pump side nearest the top A slight vibrating sound should be heard if the pump is pumping fluid A loud knocking sound will be heard if only air is in the line and fluid has not come in yet Force fluid through the line to get it started This is called priming and the line needs to be full of fluid for the fog mechanism to work Note do not run the pump without fluid passing through the tube This will cause the pump to become hot and could damage the piston This is not covered under warranty Notes on DMX operation Each DMXed unit will occupy a unique DMX address on the
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