GLOBAL SPECIAL EFFECTS T-1500 Mini Manual

Evaporative snow machine

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T-1500 Mini
EVAPORATIVE SNOW MACHINE
WWW.GLOBALSPECIALEFFECTS.COM

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  • Page 1 T-1500 Mini EVAPORATIVE SNOW MACHINE WWW.GLOBALSPECIALEFFECTS.COM...
  • Page 2 * The Rotary settings are controlled by a flat head screw driver. This is a DMX Terminator...
  • Page 3: Important Product And Safety Information

    OPERATING THE T-1500 Mini The T-1500 Mini 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 The best Evaporative Snow Machine in the world. 4-channel DMX control Remote control (rented/sold separately) Variable stand alone features Lifetime warranty - (As long as global special effects snow fluid is used) 24-Hour Technical Service Repeat Cycle Timer (5 min. and 15 min. cycles) Specifications Voltage:...
  • Page 5 In order to prevent operation problems and observe the Warranty guidelines, always use a 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 T-1500 Mini. FG-100 Evaporative Snow™ premixed. Recommended Global Special Effects premixed solutions are designed with the highest grade of available water based surfactants.
  • Page 6 The pump in the T-1500 Mini is self-priming. 4) In order to start the T-1500 Mini, plug the Snow Machine power cord into an outlet with a 3 lead grounded conductor (preferably a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt -GFCI). Next, turn the power...
  • Page 7 Operating Instructions: switch “ON” in the back of the T-1500 Mini. If you are using the DMX features, read the section on DMX settings to get the proper response. If you are using the remote, set the DMX display on the side of the T-1500 Mini unit to any number between 900-999.
  • 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 side 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 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

    Cleaning and Storing the T-1500 Mini In order to clean the T-1500 Mini, 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 T-1500 Mini with detergent and water.
  • Page 12 Is the Snow generated very wet or light in volume? Always allow two minutes or so for the T-1500 Mini to come to full operation after an extended storage or for the first time operating.
  • Page 13 In Your Production Design ™ Global Special Effects is a pioneer of the “evaporative snow” proccess. In order to help you incorporate “evaporative snow” in your production design, we are providing you the following explanations as to exactly what it is and how a snow machine works.
  • Page 14 What is Evaporative Snow ™ Distance of Throw and Coverage of Snowfall for The T-1500 Mini OVERHEAD VIEW T-1500 Mini Diagram 1 The T-1500 Mini Below Diagram is of the distance of throw of the T-1500 Mini Snow Machine. (The T-1500 Mini distance of throw Chart is measured in a room, with no obstruction of airflow or conflicting air streams).
  • Page 15: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Limited Lifetime Warranty AUSTRALIA • NASHVILLE LOS ANGELES Sales: 256-229-5551 Fax: 256-229-5552 11054 County Road 71 Lexington, AL 35648 24 Hour Tech Support 1-888-391-7669 1-800-745-8599...
  • Page 16 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 17 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”...

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