Froggy's Fog FFM-SNOW, FFM-PROSNOW User Manual

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SNOW%MACHINE%USER%MANUAL%

Introduction%

Thank"you"for"choosing"Froggy’s"Fog"Snow"Machines.""Prior"to"use,"we"suggest"that"you"carefully"read"all"of"the"instructions."By"

following"the"suggestions"found"in"this"use r"m a nu al,"yo u"ca n "loo k"forw a rd "to"the"reliable"and"satisfactory"performance"of"your"

snow"machine"for"years"to"come."

I. Specifications:%

MODEL

FFM-SNOW

FFM-PROSNOW

ID

650

650

VOLTAGE:

110V/60HZ

110V/60HZ

POWER:

650W

650W

FUSE:

125V/10A

125V/6.5A

DISTANCE (M):

3-5

3-8

OUTPUT (CMM):

80

100

TANK CAPACITY (L):

1

1

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Please!follow!these!operation,!safety!and!maintenance!instructions!to!ensure!a!long!and!safe!life!for!your!snow!

machine.!

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UNPACKING!&!INSPECTION:!

Open"the"box"to"make"sure"that"there"is"no"evident"damage"caused"by"transportation"and"verify"machine"has"arrived"intact.""In"

the"event"that"the"unit’s"housing"or"cable"is"damaged,"do"not"plug"it"in"and "do"no t"attem p t"to"use "it"until"after"con tacting "your"

dealer"for"assistance.""

• Remove"all"packing"materials"from"box"and"snow"machine,"especially"in"the"nozzle"area."IMPORTANT:"LEAVE"THE"BLAC K "

SOCK"ON"FRONT"OF"MACHINE"OR"MACHINE"WILL"NOT"PRODUCE"SNOW"EFFECT!!"

• Place"snow"machine"on"a"level"flat"surface,"remove"snow"liquid"tank"cap.""Fill"with"Froggys"Snow"fluid."Low er"quality"fluid"can"

damage"the"unit.""When"filled,"place"cap"back"on"liquid"tank."

• Firmly"attach"trigger"control"cable"to"the"proper"input"on"the"rear"of"the"machine."

• Plug"power"cord"into"a"grounded"electrical"outlet.""If"necessary,"turn"power"switch"on"rear"of"unit"to"“1”"position."

• To"emit"snow,"press"the"trigger"button"for"the"desired"length"of"time."

• If"your"model"includes"a"v o lu me"remote"(FFM-PROSNOW),"you"may"a d just"the"size"and"quantity"of"the"s n o w"by"turning"the"

knob"on"the"remote."

• If"your"model"includes"a"mounting"bracket"designed"for"o ve rh e a d "in s ta llat io n ,"it"may"be"installed"at"floor"level"or"susp e n d ed"

overhead.""If"the"unit"is"to"be"mounted"using"the"bracket,"it"is"important"that"the"snow"does"not"shoot"directly"at"any"one’s"

face.""Whatever"installation"method"yo u "cho o se,"do "n ot"a llow "the "un it"to"h av e"m o re"th an "a"1 5"d eg ree "an gle"o f"inclin atio n."

• Do"not"be"use"for"more"than"8"hours"continuously.""Best"operated"at"40-90"degrees"F.""In"cold,"performance"will"be"reduced."""

Important:"Monitor"tank"fluid"level,"running"a"snow"machine"with"no"fluid"can"permanently"damage"the"unit.""Take"care"when"

priming"the"pump"when"replacing"fluid.""Keep"the"air"intake"ports"on"the"chassis"free"from"blockage.""If"low"output,"pump"noise"

or"no"output"at"all,"unplug"immediately.""Check"fluid"level,"external"fuse,"remote"connection,"and"power"connection.""If"all"of"the"

above"seem"O.K.,"plug"the"unit"in"again.""If"snow"does"not"come"out"after"holding"the"remote"button"down"for"15"seconds,"check"

the"fluid"hose"to"make"sure"there"is"fluid"going"through"it.""If"you"are"unable"to"determine"the"cause"of"the"prob lem,"do"not"

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simply"continue"pushing"the"remote"button,"as"this"may"dam age "the"u nit.""Do"not"allow"the"snow"liquid"to"become "

contaminated,"always"replace"the"ca p s"o n "th e "snow "liq u id "c o n tain e r"a n d "liq u id "ta n k"right"after"filling."

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MAINTENANCE!
Cleaning!your!snow!machine!regularly!will!help!reduce!costly!parts!replacement!and!repair!charges.!

After"every"20"hours"of"operation"or"before"any"storage"for"more"than"1"week,"the"recommend-cleaning"regimen"is"as"follows:"

1. Clean"your"snow"machine"regularly"by"running"about"1/2"cup"of"warm"water"through"the"machine.""

2. Empty"snow"fluid"from"machine."

3. Rinse"tank"with"small"amount"of"distilled"water"and"drain."

4. Clean"the"sock"that"may"accumulate"residue"and"impede"performance,"with"clear"running"water."

5. Fill"tank"with"warm"distilled"water."

6. Plug"in"machine,"turn"on,"then"run"unit"in"a"well-ventilated"area"until"tank"is"nearly"empty,"Unplug"and"drain"left"over"water."

7. Cleaning"is"now"complete"for"short-term"storage."

8. For"long"term"seasonal"storage,"after"running"warm"distilled"water,"run"with"fresh"snow"fluid"for"15"minutes,"turn"off,"allow"it"to"cool"down,"

then"empty"tank"and"wipe"machine"clean"with"soft"cloth,"return"machine"to"original"packaging,"and"store"in"a"cool"dry"place."

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SAFETY!WARNINGS!

Danger!of!electric!shock!

• The"unit"may"be"used"outside,"but"it"is"not"waterproof"or"splash-proof."Keep"this"device"dry"and"avoid"exposure"to"inclement"weather."If"

any"moisture"gets"inside"the"housing,"immediately"unplug"the"unit"and"contact"a"service"technician"or"your"dealer"before"using"it"again."

• Use"3-prong"grounded"electrical"outlet"only."Prior"to"use"take"care"to"determine"that"the"unit"is"installed"at"the"rated"voltage."

• Turn"off"or"unplug"when"not"in"use."Always"unplug"your"snow"machine"before"filling"its"tank."

• Keep"snow"machine"upright"on"a"level"surface"or"hang"from"bracket"at"no"greater"than"15"degree"angle."

• No"user"serviceable"parts"inside."Refer"to"your"dealer"or"other"qualified"service"personnel.""Always"allow"your"snow"machine"to"cool"down"

before"attempting"to"cleaning"or"maintenance."

A!properly!maintained!snow!machine!should!provide!years!of!reliable!use.!

• For"adult"operation"only.""Snow"machine"must"be"installed"out"of"the"reach"of"children.""Never"leave"the"unit"running"unattended."

• Never"point"the"nozzle"directly"at"people.""Snow"machine"output"can"cause"a"slippery"wet"spot"beneath"the"machine"output."

• Locate"the"snow"machine"in"a"well-ventilated"area.""Never"cover"the"unit’s"vents.""Provide"adequate"ventilation"and"allow"a"free"air"space"

of"at"least"6”"around"the"sides"and"top."

• Only"specifically"designed"water"based"scent"additives"may"be"added"to"the"snow"fluid."Never"add"flammable"liquids"of"any"kind"(oil,"gas,"

non"application"specific"perfumes)"to"the"snow"liquid."""Pay"attention"to"all"warning"labels"and"instructions"printed"on"the"exterior"of"your"

snow"machine."

• Use"only"the"high-quality,"water-based,"Froggys"Fog"snow"fluid."Alway s"m a ke "su re"th ere "is"su fficie n t"liqu id "in "the "snow"liquid"tank."

Operating"this"unit"without"liquid"will"cause"damage"to"the"pump."

• Always"drain"tank"before"mailing"or"transporting"this"unit."

• Never"drink"snow"liquid."If"it"is"ingested,"call"a"doctor"immediately.""If"snow"liquid"co m e s "in"co n ta ct "w ith "sk in"o r"e ye s,"rin se "th o ro ughly"with"

water."

• Vapor"from"this"fluid"may"be"irritating"to"some"persons"with"allergic"sensitivity.""Do"not"expose"at"close"range"to"known"asthmatic.""Use"in"

a"well-ventilated"area."

Save!these!instructions.!90"Day!Limited!Warranty:"valid"from"the"date"of"purchase."90"day"limited"warranty"covers"

manufacturing"defects"only."Serial"number,"place"of"purchase"with"dated"valid"receipt"must"be"submitted"at"time"of"service."

Warranty"does"not"cover"items"or"parts"prone"to"wear"and"tear:"pumps,"fuses,"switches"and"cods."Warranty"is"only"valid"with-in"

the"United"States.!