Maintenance; Exterior; Heat Exchanger; Recommended Fluid - Ultratec G3000 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Exterior

The casing of the G3000 is stainless steel with a powder paint coating. To clean simply wash with mild soap and
warm water.

Heat Exchanger

Using high quality Ultratec Special Effects fluid should result in a long heat exchanger life. (See warranty policy
later in this manual).
Note: Cleaning/Rapid Change procedure located in G3000 Service Manual.

Recommended Fluid

Quick Dissipating Fog Fluid: This fast dissipating fluid is great for applications or effects that require quick
dissipation of fog. It produces excellent steam effects that resemble nitrogen bursts and it also keeps low-lying fog
from rising too quickly when it is used with the LSG or LSX.
Extra Quick Dissipating Fog Fluid: Dissipates 2x the rate of Quick Dissipating Fog Fluid while maintaing similar
characteristics.
Molecular Fog Fluid: A faster dissipation versus the Director's Choice Fog Fluid. This thick, clean, white fog is an
optimal solution for a dense low-lying fog effect when chilled with the LSG or LSX machines.
All of our Fog Fluids are water based. Damage will occur if Haze Fluid is used in the G3000.

Troubleshooting Residual Buildup and Wet Output

The following list of items may cause wet output or residue to form:
1. Low CO2 Pressure, less than 275 p.s.i.g. Check to ensure the Pressure Builder Valve is turned on and the
pressure is over 300 p.s.i.g. before use. Monitor the pressure through the cue to see if the pressure does not
drop below 275 p.s.i.g. If it does, residue will begin to form.
2. With the use of Mini Dewars this some times becomes a problem. Many Gas filling Stations do not correctly fill
the Mini Liquid CO2 Tank and may cause them not to perform as well as large Dewars. This can be overcome
by adding a High Pressure 20 pound cylinder or going to full size Dewars.
3. The LSG Mark II is not connected to the Liquid side of the Liquid CO2 Tank. You must always use the Liquid
CO2 from the Liquid CO2 Tank NOT the Vapour.
4. If using ducting the duct may have a kink or some kind of obstruction in it.
5. Fog machine nozzles are not straight out of the machine. These must be straight to ensure the fog can fully
expand. Visually check the copper tubes at the fog machine output to ensure the fog is exiting the output. If
they are not, use a pair of pliers and adjust. (Be careful as they may be extremely HOT).
6. Fog Machine is not lined up with the entry hole. This is where the fog machine meets the LSG Mark II. If this
does not meet direct and straight the fog can not expand fully. Take a flashlight and shine it through the 10"
opening of the LSG Mark II and look through to the input to see if it is lined up properly.
7. The fog machine is not processing the fog properly. Remove the machine from the LSG Mark II, turn on the fog
machine and place your hand in the fog stream 24" away from the front of the machine. Your hand should
be dry. You will feel a slight warming but do not confuse this for moisture. If the machine is not performing
properly, your hand will be very wet. The fog machine should be serviced to rectify the problem.
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