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User Manual
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Countertop Dry Ice Machine
Table of Contents
Warnings .............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation ........................................................................................................................... 2
Connecting CO
2
Cylinder ................................................................................................ 3
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 3
Warnings
This product works with liquid CO
2
only. Do not use other compressed gas cylinders with high-pressure
or non-liquid CO
2
. A liquid CO
2
cylinder with siphon tube is required for eective delivery of liquid CO
2
.
A non-liquid CO
2
cylinder may be used if the tank is inverted (turned upside down). Install this product in
a well-ventilated area to assist in venting excess CO
2
.
Dry ice can cause burns or other injuries if not properly handled. Always use PPE, such as gloves, while
handling dry ice.
Installation
NOTE: Do not use the dry ice machine when any part of it is wet.
1. Place unit on a level surface that is a comfortable working height for the operator.
2. Place steel wire for the connection hose around the CO
2
tank.
3. Add rubber seal rings to the inside of the connection hose nut, then connect to CO
2
tank.
*See the connecting CO
2
cylinder section for connection instructions.
4. First, tighten by hand. Then, use a wrench to finish tightening.
NOTE: Do not overtighten.
5. Plug unit into appropriate 120V NEMA 5-15P outlet.
6. Screw the ice tube into the unit.
7. Slowly open CO
2
tank to ensure there are no leaks in the system. Then, fully open CO
2
tank.
8. Press and release the red power button to turn the unit on.
9. Press and release the blue operation button to start the dry ice production.
NOTE: Do not press the blue button without the ice tube fully engaged.
10. After approximately 2-3 minutes, the dry ice will be formed in the ice tube.
11. Using gloves, unscrew the ice tube and remove the dry ice from the tube using gravity.
12. At close of business, turn the unit o and close the CO
2
tank.
NEMA
5-15P
