LION SG4000 User Manual

LION SG4000 User Manual

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SG4000
SMOKE
GENERATOR
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USER'S MANUAL
Original User Manual
Rev 101
06/21

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  • Page 1 SG4000 ™ SMOKE GENERATOR USER’S MANUAL Original User Manual Rev 101 06/21...
  • Page 2 WARNING Read and understand operator’s manual before using this machine. Failure to follow operating instructions could result in death or serious injury. WARNING IMPROPER USE MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR INJURY. Read instructions/safety manual before installing, operating or servicing.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................... 2 SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 4 OVERVIEW OF THE SMOKE GENERATOR ................6 USING YOUR SMOKE GENERATOR .................. 10 ERROR CODES ........................ 16 SERVICE ......................... 18 IMPORTANT POINTS ....................... 19 WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................... 20 CONTACT INFORMATION ....................21 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WWW.LIONPROTECTS.COM WWW.LIONPROTECTS.COM...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Generators allow you to produce continuous smoke which is ideal for creating realistic and intense training exercises. To ensure premium smoke and unit longevity, LION Smoke Generators are designed to be used with LION’s specially formulated, water based Smoke Liquid. Using a LION Smoke Generator and LION Smoke Liquid together will provide you with the highest quality smoke available.
  • Page 5 15. Serious injury or damage to property Only LION Smoke Liquid is approved for use may occur if these guidelines are not with this product. followed precisely. Keep Smoke Liquid out of reach of children.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    The volume of the smoke fluid flow is automatically checked and adjusted to provide optimal training conditions. LION Smoke Generators are developed for long term use. All the values are set electronically and new software developments can be downloaded onto the processor at the LION factory.
  • Page 7 SPECIAL FEATURES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIAL FEATURES • Electronic timer. • Variable user-selected smoke quantity and duration. • Built-in heating elements with substantive thermal conduction. • Electronic fault indicators provided on the display. • Fitted with two handles for ease of transport. •...
  • Page 8: Overview Of The Smoke Generator

    SMOKE GENERATOR OVERVIEW OF THE SMOKE GENERATOR FIGURE 1: SG4000™ SMOKE GENERATOR USER INTERFACE Figure 1 is an image of the Smoke Generator’s user panel. It contains eight interface buttons and an LCD display. Below is an explanation of each button.
  • Page 9 This button begins the preset programs. Instructions for setting up programs can be found in the “Using Your Smoke Generator” section. STOP Pressing the STOP button will cease all smoke production and/or running programs and the Smoke Generator will automatically maintain the heater core at optimum temperature.
  • Page 10 SMOKE GENERATOR FIGURE 2: DISPLAY SCREEN CLOSE UP FLUID LEVEL SENSOR This bar indicates the remaining Smoke Liquid in the tank. HEATER CORE TEMPERATURE This number indicates the heater core temperature as a percentage. One hundred percent indicates 660°F (350°C). When operating normally, the system will range between 96 and 103 percent.
  • Page 11 DENSITY OF SMOKE OUTPUT This displays the smoke output as a percentage of the maximum smoke output the system can produce. The density can be adjusted with the UP and DOWN buttons. VOLUME OF SMOKE PRODUCED This section displays the current volume of smoke being produced in cubic feet.
  • Page 12: Using Your Smoke Generator

    UP and DOWN buttons. Releasing the SMOKE button or pressing STOP will cease smoke generation. The RUN button will operate a preset program. This can be used to conduct training without manually controlling the Smoke Generator. FIGURE 1: SG4000™ SMOKE GENERATOR USER INTERFACE WWW.LIONPROTECTS.COM...
  • Page 13 PROGRAMMING THE SMOKE GENERATOR 1. Press the MENU button one time to bring up the programming display screen. Use the UP, DOWN and ENTER buttons to navigate this screen. 2. Pressing ENTER when the arrow is on the “Initial Delay” setting (as seen in Figure 3) will allow you to set the amount of time before the Smoke Generator begins creating smoke.
  • Page 14 SMOKE GENERATOR 6. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate through the new options and press ENTER to change them. The programmable options are: a. “Smoke” − Sets the amount of time the machine will produce smoke during the program operation. b.
  • Page 15 OTHER SMOKE GENERATOR SETTINGS The Smoke Generator offers additional menus that feature more settings and options. 1. Press MENU to open the Programming Display, then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select “Setup” in the bottom right corner. Press ENTER to change to the Setup display seen below in Figure 5.
  • Page 16 SMOKE GENERATOR FIGURE 7: REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY AND REMOTE LAYOUT 5. Press ENTER and use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the DMX channel that the Smoke Generator will use. a. This setting will likely only need to be changed if the generator will be operated with a dimmer pack and multiple generators will be controlled by the same pack.
  • Page 17 FIGURE 3: PROGRAMMING DISPLAY (AUTO) FIGURE 8: REMOTE CONNECTION ICON 9. Use “Learn Remote” to key a remote to the Smoke Generator. a. Press and hold ENTER while the cursor is on “Learn (or “Recognize on some models) Remote”. b. The display will read “Learning”. While keeping the ENTER button depressed, press and release any button on the remote.
  • Page 18: Error Codes

    SMOKE GENERATOR ERROR CODES The Smoke Generator has the ability to display a variety of error codes which can provide you with information if something is impeding the optimal operation of the device. If one or more errors are detected, no smoke will be produced. The error codes can be cleared from the display by correcting the error.
  • Page 19 FIGURE 9: STANDARD DISPLAY WITH ERROR MESSAGE Code Definition Heating Comments Wait until the temperature The temperature of the falls. This can take several heating element casing has risen above the minutes. If this error occurs maximum value. regularly, calibration or repair will be needed.
  • Page 20: Service

    The warranty does not cover damage caused by exposure to water. MAIN POWER CORD If the main power cord needs to be replaced, contact LION for assistance. OPENING AND REPAIRING The Smoke Generator may only be opened and repaired by qualified staff.
  • Page 21: Important Points

    IMPORTANT POINTS • This generator should not be used for purposes other than the production of training smoke. • The Smoke Generator may only be opened and repaired by trained staff. • Do not expose the generator to water. • When in use, position the generator horizontally. •...
  • Page 22: Warranty Information

    LION service team. This warranty does not cover product failure due to neglect, accidents, modifications, or misuse. The warranty will be voided if smoke liquids other than those supplied by LION Inc. are used. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS LION warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only −...
  • Page 23: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION LION North America | South America 7200 Poe Avenue, Suite 4000 Dayton, OH 45414, U.S.A. info@lionprotects.com 800-548-6614 (PPE) 888-428-5539 (Training) Europe | Middle East | Asia Industrieweg 5, 5111 ND Baarle-Nassau, The Netherlands infoEMEA@lionprotects.com 0031-13-507-6800 WWW.LIONPROTECTS.COM...
  • Page 24 WWW.LIONPROTECTS.COM Manufactured in the USA © LION Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

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