Troubleshooting Residual Buildup And Wet Output - Ultratec Eclipse G3000 Operator's Manual

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 PSI. Check to ensure the Pressure Builder Valve is turned on and the
pressure is over 300 PSI. before use. Monitor the pressure through the cue to see if the pressure
does not drop below 275 PSI. If it does, freeze up can occur which can lead to residue forming.
2. With the use of Mini Dewars this some times becomes a problem. Some mini dewars may not be able to
sustain sufficient pressure during running. This can be over come by adding regulated CO2 gas
(300-340 psi) to the gas port allowing sufficient liquid to flow.
3. The ECLIPSE must always use the Liquid CO2 from the Liquid CO2 Tank NOT the Vapor.
4. If using ducting the duct may have a kink or some kind of obstruction in it.
5. Fog flow is not straight out of the fog machine. These must be adjusted 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 ECLIPSE. 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 ECLIPSE 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 ECLIPSE, 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.
8. Too much fog is being pushed through the ECLIPSE. On the High Pressure ECLIPSE valve we would
recommend less then a 20 Flow Rate setting on the fog machine remote. On the Low Pressure
ECLIPSE valve we would recommend Less then a 25 Flow Rate setting on the fog machine remote.
9. Wrong Fluid is being used. Ultratec Special Effects Molecular should be the only fluid used. Longer
lasting fogs can cause this but again it is not observed often. If another manufacturers fluid is used this
will definitely cause this type of problem.
10. The ECLIPSE needs as much free air as possible to operate correctly. If the ECLIPSE is locked up in a
confined area poor output and overheating of the fog machine will occur.
11. The ECLIPSE high or low pressure valve is defective, clogged or damaged and is not allowing enough
liquid CO2 into the ECLIPSE .
12. The ECLIPSE is damaged and is not getting good air flow.
13. The internal air expanding unit is damaged or has come dislodged from it's mounting device.
If you are experiencing a residue problem, and the above checklist has failed to solve the problem,
please call Ultratec Special Effects or e-mail service at service@ultratecfx.com for assistance in
rectifying the problem.
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