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USER MANUAL NB150 ICE Eurolite

USER MANUAL NB-150 ICE Low Fog Machine CAUTION! Keepthisdeviceawayfromrainandmoisture!Unplugmainsleadbeforeopeningthehousing!For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before you initially start-up.Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to- be qualilfied- follow the instructions of this manual- consider this manual to be part of the total product- keep this manual for the entire service life of the product- pass this manual on to every further owner or user of the product- download the ultimate version of the user manual from the Internet INTRODUCTION Thank you for having chosen a EUROLITE NB-150 ICE. If you follow the instructions given in this manual,we are sure that you will enjoy this device for a long period of time.Unpack your NB-150 ICE.Before you initially start-up, please make sure that there are no transport damages. Should there be any, donot take the device into operation and immediately consult your dealer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! Becarefulwithyouroperations.Withadangerousvoltageyoucansufferadangerouselectricshockwhentouchingthewires!This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and toensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warningnotes written in this user manual.Important:Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealerwill not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.00033330.DOC, Version 1.1 15/40 If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. This device falls uner protection-class I. The power plug must only be plugged into a protection class I outlet.

lways plug in the power plug last. Make sure that the power-switch is set to OFF position before you connect the device to the mains. Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution! Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel. Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the power-cord from time to time. CAUTION! Before filling the machine disconnect from mains. Never drink fluid or use it on the inside or outside of a human body. If fluid gets in contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If it is necessary call a doctor immediately! DANGER OF EXPLOSION! Never add flammable liquids of any kind to the fog liquid. Keep device upright. Never aim the output nozzle directly at people or at open flames. DANGER OF BURNING! Keep minimum distance of 50 cm to nozzle! Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord. Unnused machines must be disconnected from the mains. If the power plug or the power switch is not accessible, the device must be disconnected via the mains. Keep away children and amateurs! Never leave this device running unattended. OPERATING DETERMINATIONS This device is a smoke-machine for creating a thick smoke made of a special smoke fluid. This product is only allowed to be operated with an alternating voltage of 230 V, 50 Hz and was designed for indoor use only. Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device. When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of others! Before filling the device disconnect from mains. Never fill in any hot liquids. Only use high-quality, water-based smoke fluid recommended by the manufacturer. Other smoke fluids may cause clogging. Always make sure there is sufficient smoke fluid in the fluid tank. Operating this smoke-machine without smoke fluid will cause damage to the pump as well as over-heating of the heater.00033330.DOC, Version 1.1 16/40 Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not

ualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation! Always store the device dry! Always drain the tank and please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported. Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons! Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void. If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short- circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

Features Universal Floor Fogger Stand-alone smoke-machine with fluid-tank • The smoke is cooled down and "converts" it into floor smoke • No need for special fluid • With Volume/Timer remote control Overview (1) Fixation screw (2) Ice tank (3) Remote holder (4) Fluid tank (5) Handle00033330.DOC, Version 1.1 17/40 (6) Ventilation fan (7) Drain tap (8) Drain switch (9) Remote control IN (10) Remote control OUT

(12) DMX OUT (13) DIP-switches (14) Power supply and fuse (15) Power switch STARTING OPERATION Install the device on a plane surface. The fluid tank of the device needs to be filled with smoke fluid before starting up operation and always disconnected from the mains as fluid could be spilled. Only use quality smoke fluids available at your dealer. We recommend high-quality Eurolite smoke fluids (e. g. EUROLITE Smoke Fluid "P" Profi, 1 l). You must not use substances that are classified as "dangerous working material" or "inflammable fluids". If fluid should get into the interior of the device, disconnect from mains immediately and consult a technician. Fill the chamber with regular ice cubes. Firmly attach the included tube to the drainage outtake. Connect the end of the tube to the drainage container. When the chamber is filled, gently put the cover back and tighten with the fixation screw. Firmly attach the remote control cable to the proper input on the rear of the machine. Attention: Drain the water in regular intervals (ca. every 45 minutes). Installation Install the device in a well-ventilated area. The operation in an unsufficiently ventilated room can lead to a condensation of the smoke fluid. The resulting slippery surface can cause accidents. Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm around and above the device. Furthermore do not orientate the escape nozzle directly in the direction of the audience's eyes. In order to create a good effect, there should be a distance between the device and the audience of at least 1.5 m. Only install the smoke-machine on scratch resistant and water resistant surfaces. This device is only constructed for a standing installation. Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. The occupation of the connection-cables is as follows:00033330.DOC, Version 1.1 18/40 Cable Pin International Brown Live L Blue Neutral N Yellow/Green Earth The earth has to be connected! If the device will be directly connected with the local power supply network, a disconnection switch with a

inimum opening of 3 mm at every pole has to be included in the permanent electrical installation. The device must only be connected with an electric installation carried out in compliance with the IEC- standards. The electric installation must be equipped with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a maximum fault current of 30 mA. OPERATION Connect the remote control with the Remote Control-socket. Switch the device on via the power switch. LCD-Display After a certain warm-up time, the device is ready to operate. When the machine is ready for fogging, the display shows "OK" below the display line HEAT. By pressing the Output-button on the remote control the smoke emission starts. It may happen that the the display below the line HEAT flashes. In this case the device is heating up again and will be ready to operate in approx. 1-2 min. This process guarantees an appropriate vaporization temperature and the best smoke emission possible. The temperature is regulated by a high quality thermostat. The remote control's interface allows the operator to customize fog machine functions by adjusting fogging duration, interval and volume. Its LCD displays current operating parameters, which are automatically stored in non-volatile memory, allowing the machine to be powered down without losing function settings. Instructions below:00033330.DOC, Version 1.1 19/40 Description of the functions Description of the elements:

(2) Up-button (3) Function-button (4) Down-button (5) Timer-button (6) Output-button (7) Continuous-button After the machine starts heating up, the display below HEAT flashes. When the machine is ready for fogging, the display shows "OK". Via the Function key, you can move in the menu. Press the Function-key until the value of the desired function starts flashing. Via the Up/Down-buttons, you can adjust the desired function values or change the selection. In this way, you can adjust the functions of the smoke-machine the best way to the requirements of the user. The individual functions are desribed in the following. LCD-display Function

01-99 (minutes) Adjust the interval between each fog emission

01-99 (seconds) Adjust the duration of each fog emission Timer mode

01-99 (seconds) Adjust the duration of each fog emission Heating phase HEAT flashing = heating phase Ok = ready Display of heating phase Timer mode By pressing the Timer-button, the device works with the adjusted settings (MU, SE and VO). The green LED below the Timer-button shows that the Timer-function is activated. If you wish to deactivate the Timer- function, press the Timer-button again. Manual mode By pressing the Manual-button, the fog emission is immediately triggered with the duration adjusted under "DE“. The Manual-mode is automaticall stopped after the duration you defined or by pressing the Manual- button again.00033330.DOC, Version 1.1 20/40 Continuous fogging By pressing the Continuous-button, the device produces continued fog. The continued fog is only interrupted by necessary heating pauses. The green LED below the Continuous-button shows that the Continuous- function is activated. If you wish to deactivate the Continuous-function, press the Continuous-button again. CAUTION: The escape nozzle will heat up during operation. Therefore do not touch the nozzle until it has cooled down completely. Controlling several devices via one remote-control You can control several NX-150 with one remote-control. If two or more device are connected, they will work similarly. Only use a stereo shielded cable and 5-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect one device with another. Connect the Remote Control with the Remote Control-input of the first device. Connect the Remote Control- output of the first device with the Remote Control-input of the next device. Always connect one output with the input of the next device until all devices are connected. DMX-512 control The wires must not come into contact with each other, otherwise the devices will not work at all, or will not work properly. Please note, the starting address depends upon which controller is being used. Only use a stereo shielded cable and 3-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the device or one device with another. Occupation of the XLR-connection: If you are using controllers with this occupation, you can connect the DMX-output of the controller directly with the DMX-input of the first device in the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-controllers with other XLR-outputs, you need to use adapter-cables. Building a serial DMX-chain: Connect the DMX-output of the first device in the DMX-chain with the DMX-input of the next device. Always connect one output with the input of the next device until all devices are connected. Caution: At the last device, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 resistor between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last device.00033330.DOC, Version 1.1 21/40 Addressing Each device occupies 1 channel. To ensure that the control signals are properly directed to each device, the device requires adressing. This is to be done for every single device by changing the DIP switches as set out in this table.

he starting address is defined as the first channel from which the device will respond to the controller. Please make sure that you don’t have any overlapping channels in order to control each device correctly and independently from any other device on the DMX data link. If two, three or more device are addressed similarly, they will work similarly. Occupation of the DIP-switches: Device1-channel1

Off Device 4-channel4

Off Device 5-channel5

SettingtheDMX-startingaddress:Controlling:After having addressed all devices, you may now start operating these via your controller. DMX-protocol Channel 1 – Fog volumeDMX-value: Volume (%)

0 - 255 Gradual adjustment of the fog volume from 0 to 100 %

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE