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SG1000 ™ SMOKE GENERATOR USER’S MANUAL Original User Manual 04/19...
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WARNING Read and understand operator’s manual before using this machine. Failure to follow operating instructions could result in death or serious injury. WARNING Improper use may result in fire or injury. Read instructions/safety manual before installing, operating or servicing. WARNING Risk of electric shock.
...24 ™ ™ 4.26 How to link the SG1000 Smoke Generator with a BullsEye system or Attack System ..24 4.27 What to do if the SG1000 Smoke Generator won’t communicate with A BullsEye system or Attack system ................24 INDICATORS ON THE HANDLE AND ERROR CODES ............25 SERVICE .........................
Congratulations on the recent purchase of your new SG1000 ™ Smoke Generator. The SG1000 allows firefighters to conduct training anywhere − no cords required. Expand your training capabilities to include specialized training scenarios in locations without power. The SG1000 is ideal for both firefighter training and workplace fire safety training.
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13. This appliance should be thoroughly inspected rock or stone. on a regular basis by trained personnel. Only LION Smoke Liquid is approved for use 14. Do NOT handle Smoke Generators roughly. with this product. Should you drop or bang the Smoke Generator, Keep Smoke Liquid out of reach of children.
(33 x 14 x 24 cm) Weight with 17 lbs (7.7 kg) Battery Base Tank Capacity 24 oz (0.7 L) The SG1000 is designed to use LION Smoke Liquid. For optimal results, ™ please use only LION Smoke Liquid. WWW.LIONPROTECTS.COM...
SMOKE GENERATOR ™ OVERVIEW OF THE SG1000 ™ SMOKE GENERATOR SG1000 CORE UNIT FIGURE 1: SG1000 CORE UNIT ON/OFF BUTTON COVER FOR DMX AND REMOTE CHANNEL SELECTION CONTINUOUS BUTTON To turn continuous smoke mode on or off DENSITY CONTROL KNOB...
SG1000™ SMOKE GENERATOR BATTERY POWER BASE FIGURE 2: SG1000 BATTERY POWER BASE CHARGING PORT Connection for battery charger AIR INTAKE NOTE Instructions on the bottom of the charger indicate what the LEDs mean for quick reference. ATTENTION Use your charger only in a dry, well-ventilated location.
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Lithium battery base, you may need ™ to change the settings on the Smoke Generator or send your SG1000 to LION for reprogramming. This insert contains information about your Battery Base that is different from what is included in the main SG1000 manual. Please read, as you may need to take action before training with your SG1000.
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2. Open a web browser and enter “sg1000-xxxx.net/support/” where “xxxx” is the last four digits of the serial number indicated on the back of the SG1000 top. If this does not work, try without the dash, “sg1000xxxx.net/support/”. If you are not able to connect to your SG1000, contact us for assistance.
Charger Maximum 1000mA (220V full load) Current Draw SG1000 SMOKE GENERATOR WALL POWER BASE ™ FIGURE 3: SG1000 WALL POWER BASE POWER SWITCH POWER CORD CONNECTION FUSE HOLDER The SG1000 uses a 5x20mm 10A-T HRC fuse COOLING AIR VENTS WWW.LIONPROTECTS.COM...
Carefully pick up the Smoke Generator and make sure the Smoke Generator is secured to the base. FIGURE 4: SG1000 BASE TABS FIGURE 5: PUSH DOWN ON THE SG1000 FIGURE 6: SG1000 SEAM ALIGNED FIGURE 7: PUSH DOWN THE LOCKING LEVER...
Lift the Smoke Generator away from the base and slide it back to disengage the Smoke Generator from the base (see Figure 10). FIGURE 8: LIFTING THE LEVER FIGURE 9: LIFT HANDLE TO FORCE SG1000 APART FIGURE 10: LIFT AWAY FROM THE SG1000 BASE ™ WWW.LIONPROTECTS.COM...
FILLING THE SMOKE LIQUID TANK Fill the tank with LION Smoke Liquid. Never fill the tank completely to the top edge; make sure that the level remains below the neck. To avoid spillage, use a funnel.
Try turning the machine on again, holding the ON/OFF BUTTON longer. off, press and hold the ON/OFF BUTTON until the LED above To turn the SG1000 ™ the CONTINUOUS BUTTON starts to blink. Release the ON/OFF BUTTON and the unit will turn off. FIGURE 11: SG1000 CORE UNIT WWW.LIONPROTECTS.COM...
MAKING SMOKE The Smoke Generator can make smoke three ways: • On-Demand using the button on the handle. • Continuously using the Continuous Mode. • Using an external controller. ON-DEMAND SMOKE PRODUCTION Press the button on the handle of the Smoke Generator to make smoke.The Smoke Generator will produce smoke as long as the button is pressed.
SG1000 SMOKE GENERATOR ™ 4.12 WIRELESS REMOTE The optional wireless remote control can be configured to operate up to 8 Smoke Generator 1000s and/or Smoke Generator 4000s. A combination of two modes can be used to control Smoke Generators using the Wireless Remote.
4.15 SETTING THE WIRELESS REMOTE MODES The first step when using a new remote with a SG1000 is to ™ “randomize” the ID of the remote. Each remote comes from the factory with the same ID code. This ID code is what the receiver in the smoke machine will remember when the remote is paired.
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The modes are set using switches located behind the flap labeled “CH. SELECT” on the back of the Smoke Generator (Letter B in the figure below). The switches are easily controlled with a paper clip or other small implement. FIGURE 12: SG1000 SMOKE GENERATOR CORE UNIT ™...
SMOKE GENERATOR ™ Up to 40 remotes can be paired to one SG1000. To pair a remote control: • With the Smoke Generator on, briefly press the LEARN button (ITEM 3 in the figure above) until the “RC MODE” LED (ITEM 4) flashes.
SG1000 SMOKE GENERATOR ™ 4.18 WIRELESS REMOTE MODE SELECTION Select the desired mode by setting the switches in the Channel Selection compartment. The switches are on when they are away from you and off when they are towards you. Changes to the switches will only take effect the next time the unit is turned on.
4.20 BURST MODE SELECTION Switches 1 through 8 can be turned on for the SG1000 ™ Smoke Generator to be controlled by that corresponding button on the remote. Group Mode will override Burst Mode, so make sure you do not have a conflict when selecting the modes.
SG1000 SMOKE GENERATOR ™ 4.22 WIRED REMOTE With the optional wired remote control, you can operate the machine remotely. As long as the button is pressed, the machine produces smoke in the amount set using the knob next to the CONT button. The machine continues to smoke as long as the button is pressed.
Switch positions for selection of the DMX channel Switch Value: Channel: DMX OFF etc. 4.24 OTHER METHODS OF MAKING SMOKE Smoke can also be triggered by shorting pins 1 and 3 together on the XLR connectors on the back of the machine as indicated in Diagram A below. Similarly, smoke can be triggered by applying between 7 and 24VDC between pins 1 and 2 as indicated in Diagram B below.
4. If the two are not communicating, the LED on the handle of the SG1000 will be a steady green. If you are using an iPad control, it will display “NO LINK”.
INDICATORS ON THE HANDLE AND ERROR CODES GREEN Constant on Normal mode; stand alone or wired/wireless control Flashing slowly WiFi is in control of smoke production Flashing quickly DMX is in control of smoke production Flashing slowly Smoke Liquid tank is empty Flashing quickly Battery is low ALTERNATING GREEN AND RED...
The warranty does not cover damage caused by exposure to water. HEATER Contact your distributor or LION if you suspect the heater is broken. CLEANING UP SPILLED LIQUID SMOKE If you spill any Smoke Liquid on or near the machine, it can be cleaned with a cloth moistened with water.
• Do not use the Smoke Generator in areas with sensitive electronic equipment, food, or other objects that would be damaged by smoke residue. • Use only LION brand Smoke Liquid with the SG1000™ Smoke Generator. Use of other fluids will void the warranty. Use of other smoke fluids can also be harmful to health when used in the SG1000.
9. CONTACT INFORMATION LION North America | South America 7200 Poe Avenue, Suite 4000 Dayton, OH 45414, U.S.A. info@lionprotects.com 800-548-6614 (PPE) 888-428-5539 (Training) Europe | Middle East | Asia Industrieweg 5, 5111 ND Baarle-Nassau, The Netherlands infoEMEA@lionprotects.com 0031-13-507-6800 WWW.LIONPROTECTS.COM...
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Tank ran dry, filled tank, how long until it makes smoke again?
The LION SG1000 will take at least 15 minutes to produce smoke after refilling the tank.
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