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SNOW STORM
EVAPORATIVE SNOW
MACH IN E
T he Snow Storm
ww w.globalspeciale ects.com
©2008 Global Special E ects,
Inc.

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  • Page 1 SNOW STORM EVAPORATIVE SNOW MACH IN E T he Snow Storm ww w.globalspeciale ects.com ©2008 Global Special E ects, Inc.

  • Page 3: Important Product And Safety Information

    OPERATING THE SNOW STORM The SNOW STORM is an Electric Product - not a Toy. To avoid the risk of fire, burns, personal injury, and electric shock, it should not be played with and should be placed out of the reach of small children.

  • Page 4: Specifications

     4-channel DMX control  Remote control (rented/sold separately)  Variable stand alone features  Lifetime warranty -( As long as Global Special Effects Fluid is used)  24-Hour Technical Service  Repeat Cycle Timer (5 min. and 15 min. cycles) Specifications...
  • Page 5 Global Special Effects™ approved solution. The FG-100 Snow Solution comes premixed and ready to use. You will have to pour the solution into the plastic bottle that comes with the SNOW STORM, if the solution bottle does not fit into the well on the SNOW STORM.

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 1) Mount the SNOW STORM on a secure, dry and level platform. Since the larger the flake size the slower it will be to evaporate, Chart 2 recommends Rotary Switch or Remote settings to minimize residue on the ground.
  • Page 7 6) To turn the power OFF, push down on the red “O” button on the back of the unit. DMX Settings SNOW STORM The DMX settings are key to the operation of the SNOW STORM. The three-digit number on the back of the SNOW STORM panel determines the operation mode for the SNOW STORM. Warning: there are DMX settings where the SNOW STORM will appear not to operate, so always review the tables below during setup and operation.

  • Page 8: Using The Controller

    Using the Controller Snow Machine Controller The snow machine controller consists of one fan relay, a pump controller and control interface capable of receiving a DMX signal or a proprietary remote control signal. The DMX address is set via a three digit rotary switch located on the back of the device.
  • Page 9 Using the Controller Snow Machine Controller Table 2 – 5 Minute Cycle ON Time WAIT Time Table 2 displays the settings 15 Seconds 4 Minutes 45 Seconds for the 5 minute cycle. 30 Seconds 4 Minutes 30 Seconds Within this mode, the device cycles are dependent on 1 Minute 4 Minutes...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Using the Controller and the Remote Snow Machine Controller Table 5 shows the use of switches B and C when switch A is set to 8 (Always On state). Switches B and C work similarly to Switch C when in the 5 minute and 15 minute cycle modes. It controls the flake size.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    The SNOW STORM is a low maintenance unit. Cleaning and Storing the SNOW STORM In order to clean the SNOW STORM, fill another plastic container half full with water and run the unit for 3-5 minutes with the nozzle tilted downward into another container (if possible). You may clean the plastic exterior of the SNOW STORM with detergent and water.
  • Page 12 Symptoms and Cause and/or Corrective Actions If the SNOW STORM does not generate snow, review the following checklist. a) When turned “ON”, is the Fan Operating? (Air is shooting out the nozzle of the SNOW STORM). Yes: Move on to (b) No: Check the electric plug interface at the outlet connection, and make sure the remote connector is connected to the main unit.
  • Page 13 In Your Production Design ™ Global Special Effects is a pioneer of the “evaporative snow” process. In order to help you incorporate “evaporative snow” in your production design, we are providing you the following explanation as to exactly what it is and how a snow machine works.
  • Page 14 24 Hour Tech Support Sales Information 888-391-7669 800-745-8599 Snow Machine Switch Settings 001-500 Address for machine while under DMX Control (all other functions disabled) (See below for DMX Channel Control Information) 600’s Mode Repeat Cycle Timer Stand-Alone Mode(five minute Timer) First digit set to “6”...
  • Page 15 NEW SNOW BOARD SETTINGS FOR STAND ALONE 891 TO 899 801 TO 899 THE SNOWSTORM WILL USE 1 GALLON OF FLUID IN 16 MINS 881 TO 889 - 24 MIN PER GALLON. 871 TO 879 - 27 MIN PER GALLON. 861 TO 869 - 30 MIN PER GALLON.

  • Page 16: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Limited Lifetime Warranty Global Special Effects™ provides a limited lifetime warranty for the SNOW STORM from any manufacturing defects. Any misuse, abuse, or negligence automatically voids warranty. Running other liquids/materials other than the 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 SNOW STORM’s malfunction.

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