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Nimbus™ QRG
About Dry Ice
and CO
Setup
Operation
Safety Shutoff
Feature
Dry ice is a solid form of carbon dioxide (CO
it can change from a solid directly to a gas, a process called sublimation.
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Because it is extremely cold, -189.5° F (-87.5° C), dry ice must be handled
with care and never touch skin or be swallowed.
When immersed in hot or boiling water (H
immediately and agitates the water. This agitation releases water vapor, an
expansion of gas and moisture that pushes itself out of the machine through
the output nozzle. Because this reaction creates a cold CO
sinks to the floor and the water vapor becomes the fog effect.
The top plate has two LED indicators – one red and one green. The red LED
indicates that the heater is on, and the green LED indicates the water is at its
optimal operating temperature. The heater will not turn on unless there is
enough water.
As the dry ice sublimates, the water will cool and the green LED indicator
will turn off. This is normal and the Nimbus™ will continue to operate until
all the dry ice is used.
During operation, the top plate becomes very hot. DO NOT TOUCH!
There is an optional power input next to the main power input to heat the
water faster. Use the included power cable and connect this secondary input
to a separate circuit to heat the water in half the time. Do not plug both power
cords into the same circuit or the breaker will trip.
The dry ice must be stored inside the internal basket for optimal performance.
Do not remove this basket as serious bodily injury may occur.
1. Place the machine on a level surface. Plug the power cord into the wall.
2. Raise the basket to its highest level with the operation lever.
3. Open the lid and fill with water until the red light comes on. The container
can hold up to 4.5 gallons (17 liters).
4. Using protective gear, load the basket with up to 10 lbs (4.5 kg) of dry ice.
The dry ice should be loaded at the last possible moment.
5. Close and latch the lid.
6. Grab the operating lever and slowly lower the handle to the middle notch
for low output or all the way down for high output.
7. When output slows or stops, raise and refill the basket.
Water temperature should be about 175° F (79° C) for optimal fog
output.
You may need to refill the Nimbus™ with water from time to time. Once
refilled, wait for the red LED indicator to come on before repeating
Operation steps 4–7.
The Nimbus™ is fitted with a safety shutoff feature, which prevents the
unit's heaters from turning on when the water level is too low. If this safety
shutoff feature has been engaged, simply add more water to continue using
the Nimbus™.
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). It is called "dry ice" because
O), dry ice becomes a gas
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gas, the moisture
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