Operating instructions

backpressure and cause a buildup of residue. Backpressure can cause a severe amount

of condensation and will create problems for you later on down the road.

9. Periodically check the floor to be sure it is dry. Clean up any spills as this is very slippery.

5.6 DMX Control and Remote Control Conflict

While under DMX control, you will be able to adjust the fog levels up and down. Do not

use the remote control, as it is overridden by the DMX control. (See instructions 3.10 on

how to use the DMX for more information.) Use caution by keeping the volume control

at 70% or lower so as not to overheat the cooling mechanism.

5.7 Rest Period

Operation of this machine needs to be on the basis of 20 minute minimum and 120

minute maximum time on before a 10-minute rest period to allow the chill generator to

chill again. In high humidity, freezing ice will stop the fog from flowing through the

machine. Stop fog for a 10-minute rest period, it is only necessary to turn the pump

control dial on the remote to the full off (CCW) position and shut off the red button remote

for the refrigeration system. This also keeps the fog fan turned off. The rest period does

require you to turn off the refrigeration portion of the Polar Controller

or either of the

power switches. After a 10-minute rest period you should be ready to go again. Note: If

the refrigeration unit doesn’t get cold, shut down the cooling unit completely for ½ hour.

The unit has overheated. The compressor will automatically reset once it is cooled off.

5.8 Shut down

When finished with the machine, clean the tube and pump by operating the unit while

running a pint of 5% vinegar/distilled water mix through the pump and then rinse with a

pint of distilled water. This will keep the piston in the pump from becoming stuck. At the

same time, it will help clean the fins inside the cooling unit from all of the fog fluids that

have been run through the unit. When finished, water should remain in the fluid tubing

line. Remove tray and empty, then reinstall.

5.9 Troubleshooting

o If the pump does not draw fluid into the fogging unit, be sure the unit is warm and

ready to operate with the green light on. Then check the bottle to see that the tubing

intake is in the fluid, not above the fluid. Check electrical power to the machine. If still

not working, try holding up tubing, remove filter and push, blow or use a turkey baster to

force the fluid inside the pump. Try again to see if it will pump now. Check to hear any

sound coming from the pump side (nearest the top). A slight vibrating sound should be

heard if the pump is pumping fluid. A loud knocking sound will be heard if only air is in

the line and fluid has not come in yet. Force fluid through the line to get it started. This is

called “priming” and the line needs to be full of fluid for the fog mechanism to work.

o If the fog is coming back to the unit and being blown into the machine, place shields or

curtains across the top front of the opening of the fog to separate the fog going out with

the fogger unit. Use plastic shields (accessory available), or cardboard or any wall to

separate them.