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1. 2 6 88 CO or N 2 25 5 218 7680 Pure white 0 5 0 7 230 50 60 1 2815 12 3 MDG Neutral 6 5 1 72 4 5 120 N Only 445 15750 Pure white 0 5 0 7 User Guide120815 Rev A a 8 11 MDG Atmosphere APS amp Max APS Series WARRANTY When installed and operated as recommended MDG Fog Generators Ltd guarantees that this product will remain free of defects in parts and labor for a period of five 5 years from the moment it is delivered This warranty does not apply if the product has been modified without our written authorization or repaired without a written authorization from MDG or one of is authorized service center or if it is used under conditions for which it has not been designed or if a none MDG Fog Fluid has been used MDG Fog Generators Ltd is not responsible for any damages resulting from a faulty installation or from abusive use of the product If any device is found unsatisfactory under the terms of this warranty MDG Fog Generators Ltd will repair or replace it free of all charges except transportation costs This warranty applies only to the product itself and MDG Fog Generators Ltd declines responsibility for any losses costs or damages resulting from its use MDG Fog Generators Ltd shall not be liable for consequential damage in case of any failure to meet the conditions of any warranty or shipping schedule nor will claims for labor loss of profits repairs or othe2. at less than 2 meters 6 5 ft from people e Use in a well ventilated area e Maximum Operating Pressure ATMOSPHERE 138 kPa 1 38 bar 20 psi ATMOSPHERE H O TOURING 207 kPa 2 07 bar 30 psi MAX 3000 amp MAX 5000 276 kPa 2 76 bar 40 psi and MAX 5000 H O TOURING 414 kPa 4 14 bar 60 psi GAS REQUIREMENTS WARNING In the European Community the gas cylinder and regulator must be compliant with the Pressure Vessel Directive In North America the gas cylinder must be manufactured inspected and tested in accordance with U S Department of Transportation DOT 3AL and Transport Canada TC 3ALM requirements WARNING The CO gas regulator and the N2 regulator do not use the same thread to mate with the cylinder Make sure to use a CO gas regulator with the CO gas cylinder and to use a N gas regulator with the N cylinder WARNING Only use industrial grade Carbon Dioxide gas CO or industrial grade Nitrogen gas N CAUTION To prevent gas leak and drop of pressure ALWAYS use a neoprene washer when connecting the regulator to the cylinder User Guide120815 Rev A a 7 11 MDG Atmosphere APS amp Max APS Series Electrical Voltage VAC Frequency Hz NB of phase Watts Amp FLUID Type M S D S available on request Reservoir size litre US gal Consumption in litre US oz per hour 138 kPa 1 38 bar 20 psi 207 kPa 2 07 bar 30 psi 276 kPa
3. off from time to time to indicate the control of temperature otherwise an error condition will result and the Fog Generator will shut down When one of the safety systems is activated the HEAT yellow LED will start blinking indicating the fail mode Shut down the main power switch wait 3 to 4 minutes and retry the generator If the fail mode still appears unplug your generator and return it to an authorized service center for verification The FOG ON signal green LED can be applied to produce fog haze for as long as the ready level is reached and all other control parameters are within specifications When the FOG ON signal is removed the APS cycle is automatically initiated to clear the heating module s Never remove the power to a generator while it is producing fog See the shut down procedures The 100 Duty cycle is continuous with specified line voltage and will degrade with line voltage loss If that is the case it can be compensated by reducing maximum operating pressure User Guide120815 Rev A a 4 11 MDG Atmosphere APS amp Max APS Series SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE A Generator must never be shut down while making Fog To power off a Generator the following sequence must be observed e Always turn off the fog emission e Wait a minimum of 1 minute for the purge cycle to complete if possible avoid purging at very low pressure which reduces the efficiency of the Automatic Purging System The recommended m
4. types of fail safe systems waiting for the ON switch on the remote control to be activated When the ON switch is pressed the red LED indicating that the unit is working will light up as well as the yellow LED call HEAT indicating the start of the heating cycle which will last approximately 10 minutes When the temperature reaches a pre adjusted level called the READY level indicated by a green LED the HEAT yellow LED will turn off The Automatic Purging System APS will be automatically initiated After the first purging cycle is completed approx time 30 to 60 sec the generator is ready to produce fog The amount of the fog haze emission can be controlled by adjusting the working pressure of the CO gas regulator When an overheating condition is detected or if the internal temperature reaches 60 C 140 F a safety circuit is triggered This circuit removes the power to the heating elements preventing hazardous conditions When an under heating condition occurs the generator will stop producing fog until the temperature of the heating module is back within parameters User Guide120815 Rev A a 6 11 MDG Atmosphere APS amp Max APS Series SETTING UP WARNING e When not in use ALWAYS switch off the power switch located on the back panel or unplug the generator e Never install above people e These Fog Generators must be installed in an upright position on a stable and level surface e Do not operate
5. 2 76 bar 40 psi 414 kPa 4 14 bar 60 psi GAS Type industrial grade quality Consumption in Kg Lb per hour 138 kPa 1 38 bar 20 psi 207 kPa 2 07 bar 30 psi 276 kPa 2 76 bar 40 psi 414 kPa 4 14 bar 60 psi OUTPUT Fog volume in m ft per min 276 kPa 2 76 bar 40 psi Total running time in hour 138 kPa 1 38 bar 20 psi color Particule size in microns Atmosphere Atmosphere H O TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Max 3000 Max 5000 Max 5000 H O 115 50 60 1 715 6 2 MDG Neutral 2 5 0 66 0 055 1 85 CO or N 0 18 4 45 Pure white 0 5 0 7 230 50 60 1 715 3 2 MDG Neutral 2 5 0 66 0 055 1 85 CO or N 0 18 4 45 Pure white 0 5 0 7 115 50 60 1 1415 12 3 MDG Neutral 6 5 1 72 0 11 3 7 CO or N 0 36 0 8 60 Pure white 0 5 0 7 230 50 60 1 1415 6 2 MDG Neutral 6 5 1 72 0 11 3 7 CO or N 0 36 0 8 60 Pure white 0 5 0 7 115 50 60 1 715 6 2 MDG Neutral 2 5 0 66 CO or N 0 97 2 13 85 3 000 Pure white 0 5 0 7 230 50 60 1 715 3 2 MDG Neutral 2 5 0 66 CO or N 0 97 2 13 85 3 000 Pure white 0 5 0 7 115 50 60 1 1415 12 3 MDG Neutral 2 5 0 66 2 6 88 CO or N 2 25 5 218 7680 Pure white 0 5 0 7 230 50 60 1 1415 6 2 MDG Neutral 2 5 0 66
6. NDG ATMOSPHERE APS Series Haze Generator MAX APS Series Fog Generator USER GUIDE No 120815 Revision A a lt N C4 T Les G n rateurs de Brouillard MDG Lt e MDG Fog Generators Ltd eh 10301 avenue Pelletier Montr al Qu bec Canada H1H 3R2 Tel 514 272 6040 800 663 3020 Fax 514 722 3229 www mdgfog com e mail info mdgfog com wa May gt D yor MDG Atmosphere APS amp Max APS Series Intentionally left blank User Guide120815 Rev A a 2 11 MDG Atmosphere APS amp Max APS Series INTRODUCTION Congratulations You are now in possession of a MDG MAX Fog Generator series and or a MDG ATMOSPHERE Haze Generator series We hope it will bring you long hours of satisfaction This product is available in many versions to satisfy the needs of our professional users Please read the following instructions carefully and completely before filling your generator with fog fluid and turning it on CAUTION This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance CAUTION If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified
7. inimum purging pressure is 10 psi e Power of the Fog Generator by switching off the MAIN POWER SWITCH or by removing the MAIN POWER The CO or N gases are used as a propellant when generating Fog Haze They are also used for purging the heating module s when the APS cycle is initiated Output pressure can be adjusted by mean of the CO or N gas regulator The ideal range for MAX Series is 10 to 40 psi and the H O TOURING Version is 10 to 60 psi for the ATMOSPHERE Series it is 5 to 20 psi and the H O TOURING Version is 5 to 30 psi FILLING OF THE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING Use only MDG Neutral Fog Fluid Not doing so will void the warranty and may damage the generator CAUTION DISCONNECT UNIT BEFORE ADDING FOG FLUID To fill the fluid reservoir unscrew the brass closure and pour the MDG Neutral Fog Fluid until it reaches the inside bottom of the opening Avoid overfilling screw back the closure and make sure it is tightened User Guide120815 Rev A a 5 11 MDG Atmosphere APS amp Max APS Series OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The MDG Fog Generators are quite easy to operate and require no preventive maintenance They are supplied with a removable remote control A DMX Interface can be bought as an option When the MAIN POWER 115 or 230Vac and the MAIN POWER SWITCH is applied the generator is placed in stand by mode When in stand by mode most of the electronic controls are off except for the three
8. ns of the directives listed below 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC EMC Directive CA LA Hit a Martin MICHAUD President August 17 2012 Montreal Canada User Guide120815 Rev A a 10 11 MDG Atmosphere APS amp Max APS Series NOTE User Guide120815 Rev A a 11 11
9. persons in order to avoid a hazard User Guide120815 Rev A a 3 11 MDG Atmosphere APS amp Max APS Series BASIC DESCRIPTION The MDG MAX and ATMOSPHERE Series as well as their H O TOURING Versions were designed with safety and reliability in mind They are capable of generating pure white fog or haze for as long as you want 100 duty cycle Those generators are also equipped as a standard feature with the Automatic Purging System APS This system purges the heating module s after the first heating cycle and after every emission of fog preventing residual build up and clogging The MDG MAX and MAX H O TOURING Series are variable output Fog Generators capable of generating large volumes of very dense fog in a short period of time They are one of the quietest units on the market The MDG ATMOSPHERE and ATMOSPHERE H O TOURING Series are non stop haze generators capable of creating the finest and almost invisible mist They highly emphasize laser and light beams They also feature variable output At the heart of the MDG Generators is an electronic assembly that keeps the heating module s at a very stable temperature which integrates three types of fail safe systems Those three types of electronic fail safe systems are designed to protect against over and under heating conditions and against component failure The temperature is maintained within a narrow margin the HEAT yellow LED turn on amp
10. r expenses incidental to replacement be allowed The repair or replacement of the product by MDG Fog Generators Ltd shall constitute fulfillment of all obligations to the purchaser No other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied are made by MDG Fog Generators Ltd in connection with its products This warranty is nontransferable and applies to the original purchaser only To obtain satisfaction under the terms of this warranty contact your local sales office and we will be pleased to help you User Guide120815 Rev A a 9 11 MDG Atmosphere APS amp Max APS Series DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to IEC ISO 17050 MDG Fog Generators Ltd 10301 ave Pelletier Montreal QC Canada H1H 3R2 declare under our sole responsibility that the product including options or accessories Fog Generators models MAX 3000 APS MAX 5000 APS and MAX 5000 APS H O ATMOSPHERE APS and ATMOSPHERE APS H O ICE FOG Q and ICE FOG Compack MM MINI SINGLE SINGLE and DUAL to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards IEC 60335 1 2001 Fourth Edition incl Corr 1 2002 A1 2004 A2 2006 Household and similar electrical appliancess Safety Part 1 September 2006 CISPR 22 2008 09 EN 55022 Class B IEC 61000 6 1 2005 EN61000 6 1 2007 EMC Part 6 1 FCC PART 15 Subpart B class B By conformance with the standards referenced the product follows the provisio
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