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- Page 1 Version 1.2 Update 08.05.2011 ©2011 Global Special Effects, Inc.
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Page 3: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Global Special Effects™’ solutions through the pump automatically voids our warranty. Global Special Effects™ is not responsible for loss of income, labor, or business as a result of a Flogo-lite’s malfunction. Global Special Effects™ is not responsible for physical damage, scratching or tube damage after shipping from Global Special Effects™’... - Page 4 Opening your Flogos-lite Machine Unlatch the 4 latches which secure the top of the case. Remove the top and set aside noticing that the Skirt and Windscreen are secured to the lower side of the Case Top. ©2011 Global Special Effects, Inc.
- Page 5 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Lifing the Inner Top Each of the two persons should be standing on the sides of the Flogos-lite machine where the oval shaped hand holds are located on the Inner Top. Each person should grasp the Inner Top by placing their hand through the oval shaped hole.
- Page 6 The supplied regulator is a U.S. standard CGA-580 inert gas fitting. If the supplied regulator cannont be used, and a different regulator is used, make sure it is capable of a steady 50 PSI output. Do not adjust fitting. ©2011 Global Special Effects, Inc.
- Page 7 Controller Enclosure. Attach the female quick coupling of the air hose to the male air fitting on the air filter regulator. Global Special Effects technicians use a 33-Gal- lon 1.6-hp Craftsman air compressor capable of approximately 5.5 SCFM (155.76 Liter/Min) flow rate at 70 PSA (4.82 Bar).
- Page 8 Attaching the Windscreen Remove the Windscreen from the Case Top where the Skirt was stored. Begin installing the Windscreen by inserting the upright supports, which have black caps, into the Windscreen support sockets. ©2011 Global Special Effects, Inc.
- Page 9 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Attaching the Windscreen At the inside of each of the four corners of the Windscreen, you will find a sewn “pocket.” While draping the Windscreen over the Flogos-lite, place each rod into one of these pockets. Attaching the Windscreen Pull the bottom edge of the Windscreen down and press the hook and loop fastener onto the loops on the top edge...
- Page 10 Flogos-lite, this flap should be lowered and secured by the hook and loop fasteners along its’ lower edge. Adjusting the Air and Helium With power switch OFF, adjust the air and helium valves as required. Helium 24” Helium 36” ©2011 Global Special Effects, Inc.
- Page 11 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Adjusting the Air Regulator Make sure the air regulator is at 50 PSI.Adjust the air regulator as required. Filling Water Fill the Flogos-lite with the correct amount of de-ionized water so that the water level is 1.5 - 2 inches avove the top of the bubbler heads.
- Page 12 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Adding Flogo Juice Mixture Quantities 24” 9 gal 42 oz 36” 25 gal 1 gal In a seperate container, prepare the mixture of de-ionized water and Flogo Juice, 25:1. See the chart above to review approximate mixture quantities for each machine. Priming the Flogo-lite After adding the Flogo Juice to your tank, wait approximately 7 minutes for the Flogo-light to prime or until foam beings to rise slightly above the Inner Top.
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Page 13: Additional Instructions
Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Draining the Flogo-lite At the end of the event, shut down the machine: • Turn the power switch off • Close the helium valve • Turn off the air source • Disconnect the helium and air • Unplug the power chord The Flogo-lite machine must be drained before breaking down and boxing up. - Page 14 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Adding Color 1. Prepare the Flogo Juice mixture 2. Measure out 2 1/2 percent Flogos Juice Color Concentrate to the volume of Flogo Juice mixture used: Ex: 3.2 ounces of Flogo Juice Color Concentrate per 1 gallon of Flogo Juice mixture. (25 ml of Flogos Juice Color Concentrate per 1 liter of Flogo Juice mixture).
- Page 16 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Stencil Cutting Place your blank stencil on a wall. Find the center of the stencil and mark it. Using your guide wire, trace your circle. Project your image onto the stencil, making sure it fits inside your circle.
- Page 17 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Stencil Cutting Trace your image, making sure to exaggerate some lines so that your Flogo is created properly. Cut out your stencil using a hot knife or electric knife. Remove the negative from the stencil. Always save your negative for creating new stencils.
- Page 19 To end the Manual Override cycle, press “Menu.” The screen will now read “Status Idle” and will scroll through the different functions. During “Status Idle,” the helium and aire solenoids will close and there should be no audible indication of bubbling in the tank. ©2011 Global Special Effects, Inc.
- Page 20 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Event Timer Mode To set the Event Timer Mode, press “Menu.” The screen will now read, “Time Events.” Press “Manual/Enter” once. The screen should now display, “Timer Event:1.” “Event:2” can be selected using the “Up” or “Down” arrow buttons. As both Event Timers are set by the same method only one will be covered here.
- Page 21 The Pass Code is inputted the same way that it was originally set. When “Manual/En- ter” is pressed after the last correct digit is entered, the screen returns to the Sub-Menu Level. To return to the Splash Screen, press “Menu.” ©2011 Global Special Effects, Inc.
- Page 23 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Problem Soution Random characters appear on the time Reset the Machine. To do so, turn it off, wait display. 10 seconds, and turn it back on. The cutting arm fails to cut. Reset the machine. To do so, turn it off, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on.
- Page 24 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Instruction Checklist While it is possible for one person to set up and operate the Flogos Lite it has been found to be much easier if two persons set it up. Set-up 1. Position the Flogos Lite in the desired place for the event. Although the Flogos Lite will still need to be manually leveled, it is to your advantage to begin with a place as level as possible.
- Page 25 There is an opening at the rear of the Windscreen which should be oriented to the rear of the Flogos Lite in order to gain access to the controls. At the inside of each of the four corners of the Windscreen you will find a sewn “pocket”.
- Page 26 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Orienting Flogos to Fly Upright It may be desirable for some Flogos to be oriented a certain way while they fly. For example, we might Head #2 want the Mickey Mouse Flogo to fly so the ears are at the top (See example 1.
- Page 27 Flogos-lite ™ Instruction Manual Event Set-Up Some standards need to be followed by all Flogo distributors regarding the proper, safe, and professional set-up of any Flogo event. We’re all in this project together to promote Flogos in a standardized and coordinated method. Following are some guidelines for set-up: ...
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