MagicFX CO2 Jet operation manual

PRODUCT CODE : MFX1101
VERSION : 1.0
DATE

: 18.10.2017

User Manual MAGICFX® CO2 Jet

1. CONGRATULATIONS!

You have bought a great new product from MAGICFX®.
MAGIC FX is a Dutch manufacturer of professional special effects machines and equipment. We have

been experts in special effects since our establishment in 1995. All our products are made under the
brand name MAGICFX® which by now has acquired a great reputation on account of its quality and
reliability. All products are made in accordance with the European Machinery Directive. MAGIC FX
manages the entire production process in-house, from the design stages and prototyping to
production. In short, we cover everything from concept to ready-to-use product.

Moreover, MAGIC FX is Europe's largest supplier of high-quality and fireproof confetti products and
streamers. Thanks to our very large stock levels, we can deliver quickly and at low prices.

MAGICFX® is used by special effects professionals all over the world and our products are distributed
through a dealer network which covers more than 80 countries.

Congratulations and enjoy your purchase!

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PLEASE NOTE:
We presume that you, your employees and others who use or come
into contact with the machine are familiar with how the machine must
be dealt with. This includes the correct use, maintenance and repair of
the machine as described in this user manual. This also means that the
employees are familiar with the use of machines through training or
experience.

DANGER WARNING:
Only use the CO2 Jet in accordance with the regulations and
instructions in this manual. Consult MAGIC FX in case of doubt.

2. CE MARKING

Disclaimers:
MAGIC FX B.V. excludes liability for unsafe situations, accidents and damage that are the result of:

- Disregard for the warnings or regulations as set out on the CO2 Jet or in this documentation.

- Use for other purposes or under other circumstances than those set out in this documentation.

- Alterations to the CO2 Jet. This also includes the use of replacement parts other than the original
ones.

- Insufficient maintenance.

- Unauthorised removal of safety caps and/or safeguards.

- Incompetent operation of the machine.

MAGIC FX B.V. is not liable for any consequential loss in the event of a CO2 Jet breakdown.

© Copyright 2012
All rights are reserved. Nothing from this manual may be duplicated, or kept in an automated data file,

or made public, or in any form or manner, whether electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, by
incorporation, or in any other manner duplicated without the permission of MAGIC FX B.V.

MAGIC FX at all times retains the right to make alterations without the direct knowledge of the client.
The contents of this user manual can also be changed.

Please contact the technical department of your supplier for extra information with regard to, for
example, maintenance and repair. This user manual has been drawn up with the utmost care. MAGIC
FX cannot be held responsible for any mistakes made in this publication or for any consequences
thereof.

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3. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

(according to Annex II.1.A of the Machinery Directive)

Concerning the Machinery Directive.
We; MAGIC FX B.V.
Schouwrooij 27
5281 RE Boxtel
The Netherlands

State under personal responsibility:
We are the manufacturer of the product:

MFX1101 - MAGICFX® CO2 Jet

to which this statement relates and which is in accordance with the provisions of the following
Directive(s):

- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

- Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

- EMC Directive 2004/108/EG

- Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC

The following harmonising standards have been applied:

- NEN-EN-ISO 12100

- NEN-EN-ISO 60204-1

Place : Boxtel
Date : 18-10-2012

Name: MAGIC FX

Director: B. Veroude

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TIP:
Gives you suggestions and advice regarding easier or more
convenient ways to carry out certain tasks.

PLEASE NOTE:
A comment with additional information: alerts you to certain problems.

CAUTION:
The machine can be damaged if you do not follow the procedures
carefully.

DANGER WARNING:
You can get (seriously) hurt if you do not carefully carry out the
procedures.

4. FOREWORD

This manual describes the MAGICFX® CO2 Jet. The information in this manual is important for the
proper and safe functioning of the CO2 Jet. If you are not familiar with the installation, operation,
preventative maintenance etc. of the CO2 Jet then please read this user manual carefully from
beginning to end. MAGIC FX also insists that all new users (operators, installers, maintenance
workers and cleaners) receive a training course in which this user manual can serve as a starting
point.

MAGIC FX advises that the original of this user manual, including appendices, is kept at a safe and
central place. It is best that another original or copy is kept close to the CO2 Jet at the workplace.

If you are familiar with these matters, then you can use this manual as a work of reference.

The following standard markings are used in this manual for drawing attention to certain subjects or
actions.

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CONTENTS

1. CONGRATULATIONS! .................................................................................... 1

2. CE MARKING ................................................................................................... 2

3. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................. 3

4. FOREWORD .................................................................................................... 4

5. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 6

5.1 DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION OF THE CO2 JET ....................................................... 6

5.2 NECESSARY ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................... 6

6. SAFETY ........................................................................................................... 7

6.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 7

6.2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................... 7

6.3 WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................. 7

7. PARTS ............................................................................................................. 9

8. ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................. 10

9. PREPARATIONS ........................................................................................... 10

10. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 11

11. USAGE ........................................................................................................... 14

12. SWITCHING OFF ........................................................................................... 15

13. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 16

14. TECHNISCHE SPECIFICATIES .................................................................... 16

15. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 16

16. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................. 16

17. NOTES ........................................................................................................... 17

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CO2 Bottle (with dip pipe)

5. INTRODUCTION

5.1 DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION OF THE CO2 JET

The CO2 Jet is intended to electronically blow white smoke plumes of CO2 from a distance. As soon
as the CO2 leaves the cylinder through the CO2 Jet’s secured high-pressure hoses, it converts into
gas. This formation of gas is accompanied by a strong hissing sound and a solid white plume of
smoke will be visible. The length of this plume is on average 8 metres. This depends on the air
humidity: in case of a high degree of air humidity, the smoke plume will be larger and in case of a low
degree of air humidity it will be smaller.

The CO2 Jet must be connected to a carbon dioxide (CO2) bottle with dip pipe.
The CO2 Jet is not suitable for other gases than those described above.
Any use other than that described above will exclude your supplier from any liability.

5.2 NECESSARY ACCESSORIES

The following parts belong to the CO2 Jet:

Table 5.1

Schuko – PowerCON Cable

MFX0308

CO2 Bottle to Hose connector

CO2 High Pressure Hose

3/8 Male - Female

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DANGER WARNING:
One must replace texts or signs if these are absent, damaged or
illegible.

Sign and explanation

PIC 616 Follow the instructions

The operator must be told that he/she may only
operate the CO2 Jet after reading the user
manual.

A warning is given for this by means of the
command sign of PIC 616. This sign should be
attached to the type sign. See also the photo.

Photo

6. SAFETY

6.1 INTRODUCTION

The CO2 Jet has been designed and constructed in such a manner that it can be used safely. This
applies to the use, the circumstances and the regulations as described in this documentation. Reading
this documentation and following the instructions are therefore necessary for everyone who is
authorised to work with the CO2 Jet.
The CO2 Jet must be placed and used in surroundings that preferably:

- Have a reasonably stable temperature of between 0 and 30ºC.

- Have a relative humidity degree of no more than 75%.

- Are reasonably free of dust, corrosive gases and high concentrations of organic vapours.

- Are not situated in the vicinity of a source of vibration.

6.2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES

- Only use the CO2 Jet if there are no people, animals or other objects in the direction of the output

within the output distance. The shooting direction is the direction in which the output pipe on the

CO2 Jet is pointed. The output distance depends on the humidity in the air.

- Make sure that children, unauthorised people and animals do not obtain access to the CO2 Jet!

- Safety devices may not be removed or disabled.

- All required safety devices must be in good condition and function properly.

- Ensure sufficient lighting of the surroundings.

- Keep the workplace clean.

- Only authorised persons may carry out work with the CO2 Jet.

6.3 WARNINGS

Warning texts have been attached to the CO2 Jet. With regard to these the following rules apply:

- These texts may not be removed or damaged. The operator must regularly check if this is the
case.

- The operator must ensure that the texts are and remain clearly visible and legible.

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Sign and explanation

PIC 323 Low temperatures

In case of low temperatures a low temperature
warning must be issued by means of warning
sign 323.

This is attached to the top of the CO2 Jet.

Photo

Sign and explanation

PIC 307 High voltage

A warning must be given about the machine’s
high voltage by using the caution sign PIC 307.
This sign must be attached to the CO2 Jet. See
also the added photo.

Photo

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7. PARTS

1. powerCON input

2. powerCON output

3. LED indicator

4. CO2 input

5. CO2 output pipe

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8. ACCESSORIES

Please contact Magic FX for additional accessories:

MAGIC FX B.V.
Schouwrooij 27
NL-5281 RE BOXTEL
The Netherlands
T. [phone]
F. [phone]
W. http://www.magicfx.eu
E. [e-mail]

9. PREPARATIONS

Unpack the CO2 Jet. Dispose of the packaging material without harming the environment.
Inspect the machine for any damage. If damage is noticed this must be reported to MAGIC FX.

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CAUTION:
The machine can be damaged if you do not follow the procedures
carefully.

DANGER WARNING:
The MAGICFX® CO2 Jet may only be installed by adults and
authorised persons.

DANGER WARNING:
MAGIC FX is not liable for working with CO2 gas and CO2 bottles or for
the correct use thereof.

Exclusively use approved CO2 bottles (liquid carbon dioxide with dip
pipe) and consult your gas supplier about the installation, instructions,
guidelines and regulations for the safe use of the CO2 bottles.

2.

Place the CO2 Jet on a solid and even
surface and screw it down (there are 4
screw holes in the base plate). Use 4
screws of a length of at least 5cm and
screw them in the holes intended for this
in the base plate of the CO2 Jet.

1.

Place the CO2 Bottle on a stable and
even surface and secure it by means of
an approved strap or bottle clamp. Place
the bottle in such a position that the
valve opening does not point in the
direction of the public.
Place the CO2 bottle preferably outdoors
or in a properly ventilated space with a
CO2 detection system.
The maximum temperature in the
surrounding area should be 30ºC!

Consult your gas supplier for full instructions
with regard to CO2 gas use.

10. INSTALLATION

For installing the CO2 Jet work in the following manner:

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6.

Connect the hose to the CO2 Jet and
secure this with, for example, an open­ended spanner (size 22).

5.

In order to test, you first need to check if
the gas valve on the CO2 bottle is still in
a closed position. Now you can check if
the CO2 Jet has been installed properly
by switching the electricity on and off.
If the system has been connected
properly you will hear a clicking sound
which is produced by the opening and
closing of the magnetic valve in the CO2
Jet.

4.

The CO2 Jet is activated as soon as it is
powered by a 230V electricity source.
Use a 230V plug and make sure that the
electricity is switched off!
Now plug the CO2 Jet into the electricity
socket.

3.

If required you can adjust the blow pipe
to change the direction of the output.

Ensure at all times that the coupling of
the blow pipe is firmly tightened with an
open-ended spanner.

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8.

When the system is properly connected
you can open the valve of the CO2 bottle.
Check for leaks.
When the gas hose is not properly
connected gas can escape.
If this is the case then turn the couplings
tighter until gas is no longer escaping.

The CO2 Jet is now ready for use.

7.

Connect the other end of the hose to a
CO2 bottle (with dip pipe).

Turning it by hand will suffice! You should
only use a wrench if the coupling continues
to leak.

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11. USAGE

TIP:
Gives you suggestions and advice regarding easier or more
convenient ways to carry out certain tasks.

CAUTION:
The machine can be damaged, if you do not follow these procedures
carefully.

DANGER WARNING:
The MAGICFX® CO2 Jet may only be installed by adults and
authorised persons.

The CO2 Jet may only be operated if all parts are completely and
correctly installed/connected.

Ensure that you always have the
CO2 Jet in clear sight.

1.

To operate the CO2 Jet you press the
switch on and off. As soon as you press
the switch the magnetic valve will
immediately open and a white smoke
plume will exit from the CO2 Jet.
When you press the switch again to the
off position the valve will immediately
close.
Never switch for more than 3 seconds.
This way you prevent dry ice from
forming on the blow pipe and you will not
cause an accumulation of CO2 in the
room.

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For using the CO2 Jet take the following steps:

The CO2 Jet can be operated with a
DMX controlled power supply. For

example a DMX FX Switchpack.

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3.

Disconnect the plug(s) of the CO2 Jet
from the power supply.

2.

Activate the CO2 Jet one more time to
remove the remaining pressure from the
hose.

1.

Close the valves of the gas bottle.

12. SWITCHING OFF

To switch off the CO2 Jet, take the following steps:

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Only when there is no more gas in the
hose it can be disconnected from the
gas bottle and the CO2 Jet.

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Measurements

and weight

Length:

195mm (12.2”)

Width:

150mm (14.96”)

Height:

130mm (11.61”)

Weight:

2.85 Kg (21.5lbs.)

Power

Input:

AC 230V~50-60Hz

Usage:

AC 230V~50-60Hz

20W

CO2

Input:

Liquid CO2

Output:

CO2 Gas

Usage:

0.5 Kg/s (1.1 lbs./s)

Quick Connector:

RU 1 (W21.8x1/14") – 3/8” BSP

DANGER WARNING:
Do not replace parts yourself; always consult MAGIC FX if necessary.

13. TROUBLESHOOTING

- The CO2 Jet is leaking

Check if the coupling of the gas hose is connected properly to the coupling of the CO2 Jet. If it is not
entirely secured then press it firmly. This is only possible when there is no pressure on the hose. If the
problem persists, then consult the technical service of MAGIC FX.

- Only a small smoke plume is visible when the CO2 gas exits the CO2 Jet.

Visibility can vary due to air humidity. The output will be more visible when there is high absolute air
humidity.

- There is no white smoke plume visible when the CO2 gas exits the CO2 Jet.

You may not have the right carbon dioxide cylinders. Connect bottles with liquid carbon dioxide and a
dip pipe to the CO2 Jet.
In some cases the dip pipe may be broken. In that case replace the carbon dioxide bottle with another
and inform your gas supplier about the cylinder with the defective dip pipe.

- The CO2 Jet is still malfunctioning after troubleshooting

Always contact your dealer or the technical service of MAGIC FX first in case of uncertainties,
questions about the CO2 Jet works or other issues with regard to the CO2 Jet.

14. TECHNICAL DATA

Power:

Design and product specifications can be changed without prior notification.

15. MAINTENANCE

To achieve the maximum service life of the CO2 Jet you must regularly clean the CO2 Jet and test if it
is working correctly.
Should the CO2 Jet not work for some reason then please contact MAGIC FX.

16. GUARANTEE

A manufacturer's guarantee of 3 years applies to the MAGIC FX CO2 Jet.

- The guarantee expires if the CO2 Jet is used for improper purposes and for applications which are
not stated in this manual.

- The guarantee also expires if the machine is used incorrectly or in violation of the regulations.

- The guarantee expires if the machine is altered without permission from the supplier.

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