Showven cFlamer Max Flame Machine

USER MANUAL
uFlamer Max

SHOWVEN Technologies Co., Ltd

Thanks for choosing SHOWVEN uFlamer Max, we wish it will bring you lots of exciting moments.
Please read the following user’s manual and related product installation guide carefully before
operating this device.

Δ Safety Instructions

1. Safety icons explanation
Safety instructions warn of hazards when handling equipment and provide information on how to avoid
those hazards. They are classified according to the severity of the hazard and are divided into the
following groups. Please do follow all safety instructions in this document!

DANGER:     Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
                      (This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations)
WARNING:  Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury
CAUTION:   Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
                      injury.
NOTICE:       Provide additional or supplementary information.

2. General Safety Instructions
\ Unauthorized repair are prohibited, it may cause serious incident.
\ Make sure power supply in consistent with the rated voltage of the equipment, and the socket must
   well grounded. Unplug and turn off the machine when not use.
\ Please connect DMX cable before power on uFlamer Max, and ensure that the communication
   command is disarmed, and the safety switch of device is under test mode.
\ After turning on the device, no person allows to stay in the danger area. Ensure all persons that are
   part of the show be informed about the safety distance, risks and functions of the device.
\ Always have a CO2 fire extinguisher and an extinguishing blanket in case of needed.
\ If there be any doubt as to the safety operation of the device in any circumstances, the device should
   be taken out of service immediately. Be sure the device is in good operating condition before use. If fail
   to fire correctly, immediately shut down and check it accordingly. Any questions please always contact
   SHOWVEN ([email protected]) for help.
\ Be sure to use high quality fuels, otherwise, it is easily leads to failure or danger. Please keep fuels away
   from heat source, sparks, fire or other possibility of ignition. Do not smoke!
\ The operator responsible for the control of flame system must always have a clear view of the device,
   so that he/she can stop the show immediately when there is danger. The main AC power switch should
   near operator. So that operator can turn off the power of all devices in case of abnormal.
\ The device shall not be altered and applied to other use purpose.

3. Disclaimers:
SHOWVEN technologies Co., Ltd excludes liability for unsafe situations, accidents and damages resulting
from:
1. Ignoring warnings or regulations as shown on product manual or this manual.
2. Use for other applications or circumstances other than those indicated herein.
3. Changes to the device, including use of non-original spare parts, lack of maintenance etc.
4. Dismantling device without authorization from SHOWVEN.
5. Use this machine by unqualified or untrained personnel.
6. Improper use of machine.

Warning
A dry powder fire extinguisher, a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher and a fire blanket must be equipped
next to the equipment. Someone must be on duty during operation. In case of fire accident, dry powder
fire extinguisher can be used when the fire is large, and a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher can be used
when the fire is small.

Δ Technical Specifications
\ Model: uFlamer Max
\ Housing Material: 304 stainless steel
\ Dimension: 570 425 380mm
\ Weight: 60kg
\ Input: AC200-240V, 50/60Hz
\ Work Power: 2.5KW
\ Usage in Rain: Yes
\ Ignition: Triple, high voltage electron ignition, auxiliary ignition
\ Flame Monitoring: Yes
\ Control: DMX , 9-60V pyro signal, Wireless with Wireless DMX Receiver (5-PIN DMX IN with DC5V
power supply)
\ DMX: 3-pin and 5-pin DMX IN / OUT
\ E-Stop Interface: Yes, can be connected in series
\ Effect Direction: Vertical
\ Flame Height: up to 20m
\ Max. Firing Duration: 0.5s
\ Tank Capacity: 17L
\ Fuel: ISOPAR L/M
\ Liquid Level Sensor: Yes
\ Fuel Tube Filter: Yes
\ Tip sensor: Yes

Δ Structure

1. Top panel
2. Fuel tank lid
3. Fire box
4. Front panel
5. Handle
6. Rear panel
7. Safety loop (optional)
8. Igniter (triple)

Diagram of bottom panel

Δ Rear Panel

1. LCD screen
2. Touch button
3. ARM indicator light
4. 9-60V pyro signal port
5. DC12V external fuel pump power supply
6. 3-pin XLR IN/OUT
7. Safety switch
8. Power IN / OUT
9. E-stop interface
10. 5-pin XLR IN/OUT (5-PIN XLR IN can charge for wireless DMX pen through pin1 and 4, pin4 with
DC5V power supply)
11. Power Switch (with Power indicator light)
12. Fuse
13. External fuel in quick coupler (ISO7241B quick coupler G1/4 Male)

Δ Display and setting

1. Welcome interface

2. Main interface

1.) Three icons may appear in the status bar 1
: appears when “Flame Monitor” is “ON”
: appears when “Flame Monitor” is “ON” and detected successful ignition
: appears when “External Trigger” is “ON”
2.) DMX: DMX address, Background turns from BLACK to RED when DMX cable was connected.
     SAFE: Safety address, Background turns from BLACK to RED when DMX cable was connected and
     safety channel activated.
     PRES: Pressure value. Background turns from BLACK to RED when pressure exceed “set low pressure”.
     FUEL: Fuel level indicate. Background turns from BLACK to RED when actual fuel level “Fuel Level
     Alarm” setting in ADVANCED MENU.
3.) USER MODE / error or alert information display, Background color turns to RED when under “USER
     MODE”.
4.) Touch Button function display:
      First Button: MENU / BACK
      Second Button: UP / LEFT
      Third Button: DOWN / RIGHT
      Fourth Button: MONI / EDIT / SAVE
Note: screen display will switch to main interface if there is no operation in 10s.

3. ARM indicator light

Operators can enable/disable the arm indicator light by set the “ARM STATE” in ADVANCED menu. If
“ARM STATE” is ON, there will be three status:
OFF: DMX signal input
BLINK: DMX armed or Ext Ignite in advanced menu is ON
ON: no DMX signal and Ext Ignite in advanced menu is OFF

4. Alert Message

5. Error Message

6. Monitoring Interface
Press “MONI” enter below interface

7. Menu Interface
Press “MENU” enter below interface

8. Main menu
Select “MAIN” in menu interface, press “EDIT” enter main menu. Use UP / DOWN / SAVE to change the
parameters.

9. Advanced menu
Select “ADVANCED” in menu interface, press “EDIT” enter advanced menu. Use UP / DOWN / SAVE to
change the parameters.

10. Test menu
Please disconnect DMX connection before enter test menu.
Select “TEST” in menu interface, press “EDIT” enter test menu. Use UP / DOWN / SAVE to change the
parameters.
“External Trigger” will disable after enter TEST menu, Pressure relief valve will open, below related items
will shows Running when testing, shows Finish after test finished.

Δ DMX CONTROL
uFlamer Max with 3 different channel mode: 2CH-P, 2CH-N and 6CH.

2CH-P:

In this channel mode uFlamer Max occupies 1 functional channel CH-F and 1 separate safety channel CH-
S (this channel is independent from operational channel, can be shared with other machine).

2CH-N:
In this channel mode uFlamer Max occupies 2 functional channels.

6CH:
In this channel mode uFlamer Max occupies 6 functional channel. This channel mode is designed to
control the uFlamer together with CIRCLE FLAMER on our Host Controller.

Δ Operation

1. Safety distance explanation
Safety distance for uFlamer Max divided into two parts safety radius around machine (a) and safety
distance at firing direction (b). No person and flammable materials are allowed to stay inside the safety
isolation zone when flamer was armed.
The safety radius around machine with a radius of 5m.
For safety distance at firing direction equals to maximum firing height * 1.5.

The uFlamer Max safety isolation zone (show as below) is a cylindrical three-dimensional space with Safety
radius around machine (a) and Height of b. Unauthorized persons and objects are strictly prohibited from
entering.
For angled installation, the safety distance both around machine and firing direction should shift
accordingly.

Safety distance in windy environment
The safety isolation zone radius (a) increase with wind direction and wind speed (v, m/s). The safety
distance in windy conditions can be calculated as below: a = 5 + v;
For example when the wind speed is 3m/s, then the safety isolation zone radius should be 8m, When the
wind speed ≥ 8m/s (wind force ≥ 5), please use it with caution. When wind speed ≥ 17m/s wind force
≥ 8 , please stop use Flamer.

2. Install uFlamer Max
uFlamer Max can only be installed horizontally on firm surface as below. If install on truss please make
sure it is firmly installed, also please do connect with qualified safety rope.

WARNING: Forbid to install uFlamer Max in tilt position.

3. Fuel the uFlamer Max
a) Switch safety lock to TEST MODE.
b) Fill the fuel tank with qualified fuel.
    WARNING: Fuel requirements for uFlamer Max
1. Water content in fuel should less than 0.5%
2. For maximum safety, please use fuel with flash point between 60-80°C, ISOPAR L or M is highly
    recommended.
3. Colored fuels are forbidden to use on uFlamer Max it may damage the machine.
    SHOWVEN excludes liability for the losses, damages and accidents caused by not using qualified fuels
    in accordance with this requirement.

4. Connecting uFlamer Max
Make sure the DMX or pyro controller is disarmed or powered off during cable connection.

If control by DMX controller, follow below steps:
a) Connect a DMX cable to the DMX IN socket of first unit of uFlamer Max, another head of this DMX
    cable connect to DMX console (such as FXcommander). Make sure the DMX console is powered off.
b) Connect a DMX cable to the DMX OUT socket of previous uFlamer Max, and the other end to the
    DMX IN of next machine. Connect all devices in series in this way.
c) Suggest to plug in a DMX terminator into the DMX OUT in last unit of machine to improve signal
    reliability. For distance >200m please use SHOWVEN DMX splitter 8 to amplify the signal.
d) Connect a power cable to the POWER IN socket of uFlamer Max. Make sure power supply in
     consistent with the rated voltage of the equipment, and the socket must well grounded.
e) Connect machine with E-stop terminal or E-Stopper.

f) Power on all uFlamer Max. Check the safety lock, double confirm it stays at “TEST MODE”.
g) Assign DMX address for each unit of uFlamer Max. If use SHOWVEN host controller or
    FXcommander to control the machine please allocate a unique DMX address for each unit of
    machine.

If control by 9-60V pyro signal, follow below steps:

a) Connect a power cable to the POWER IN socket of uFlamer Max. Connect the other end of power
    cable to the power source. Make sure power supply in consistent with the rated voltage of the
    equipment, and the socket must well grounded.
b) Connect the power control cables to the 9-60V pyro signal connector on uFlamer Max.
c) Connect the other end of power control cables to the pyro controller (9-60V external trigger source),
    such as SHOWVEN PyroSlave series module.
d) Connect machine with E-stop terminal or E-Stopper.
e) Power on all uFlamer Max
f) Set the Ext Ignite to ON status in advanced interface, set the firing duration.

5. Power ON the DMX console/Pyro controller and programming
Power on DMX console and program the uFlamer Max effect on DMX console
Firing intervals for uFlamer Max as below, please keep the minimum intervals when programming.

Note: Minimum interval means the interval between firing, it is the time for pump to presurrize and
restore the pressure to target firing pressure.
WARNING: insufficient interval time, may leads to firing disable or firing failures due to the
pressurization is not completed.

6. Test the ignition function of uFlamer Max
Test the ignition function of uFlamer, we can check whether the igniters of each unit of uFlamer is
working fine. Due to the safety switch is stay at TEST MODE there will be only ignition while jet
solenoid valve is not open, so no flames generated.

7. Firing
a) Double confirm the prescribed safety isolation zone is clear, no person, animal or other property
    within this region.
b) Switch the safety lock of uFlamer Max to USER MODE.

c) Firing, the operator should always have a clear view of the device, so that he/she can stop the show
    immediately when there is danger.

8. Depressurize and Power OFF
a) Depressurize the flame unit after show or not use flamer for a period of time
b) Power OFF DMX console
c) Press E-Stopper to power OFF all machine (if connect with E-stopper)
d) Switch safety lock of uFlamer Max to TEST MODE
e) Power OFF each unit of machine

9. Empty the remaining fuels and package machine
a) Unplug power cable, DMX cable, E-Stopper connection cable etc.
b) Suggest to empty the remaining fuels inside fuel tank before shipment and storage
c) Package the machine when it is cool down

Δ Nozzle Replacement and Igniter Position Adjustment

1. Nozzle Replacement
Use 14mm outer hexagon socket wrench (SFMET944) to disassemble the nozzle, clean the nozzle and
nozzle socket with air gun (air compressor), change a new nozzle and install it.
Mark 1 in below picture is NOZZLE XXH, it is the main nozzle for 20m flame effect. 2 is NOZZLE EL, is the
auxiliary nozzle. Please be sure not to mix up the positions of these two nozzles.

2. Igniter Position Adjustment
Whenever changed the nozzle or ignition is not good, please check igniter pole position according to
below parameters. The right positionA=2.5-3mm, B=18 1mm, C=8 0.5mm. Check the ignition
successful rate after adjustment by firing.

WARNING: Do unplug the power cable when service flamer.

Δ Maintenance
1. To maintain the machine in good performance and running status, it is recommended to running the
    device at least once per month.
2. Check the ignition probes both before and after each show, if there is any foreign objects on it please
    clean it up.
3. Maintenance of the nozzle: Nozzle needs to be cleaned from time to time, and it is recommended that
    once every six months (depending on the environment and frequency of use). In the process of using
    the equipment, if the flame shape is seriously deformed or the fuel injection line is significantly
    deformed or coarsened, the nozzle should be removed immediately for cleaning. If after clean, there
    are still problems please replace new nozzle.
4. Maintenance of the O-ring: If it is found that the O-ring of the nozzle is damaged or ageing when
    cleaning the nozzle, the O-ring should be replaced in time.
5. Flame detector maintenance: Recommended to clean the carbon buildup on flame detector at least
    once per month (depending on the use environment and frequency), if the detector is found to be
    insensitive, clean it immediately.
6. Emptying operation of the fuel tank

WARNING: Please pay attention to the tightening torque of the fuel drain screw. It should not exceed
10N*m, otherwise, the fuel tank will be damaged. This operation is prohibited for non-professionals.

Δ Optional Parts for uFlamer Max


Δ Warranty Instructions
\ Sincere thanks for your choosing our products, you will receive quality service from us
\ The product warranty period is one year. If there are any quality problems within 7 days after shipping
out from our factory, we can exchange a brand new same model machine for you
\ We will offer free of charge maintenance service for machines which with hardware malfunction
(except for the instrument damage caused by human factors) in warranty period. Please don't repair
machine without factory permission

Below situations NOT included in warranty service:
\ Damage caused by use unqualified fuels;
\ Damage caused by improper transportation, usage, management, and maintenance, or damage caused
   by human factors;
\ Disassemble, modify or repair products without permission;
\ Damage caused by external reasons (lightning strike, power supply etc.)
\ Damage caused by improper installation or use;

For product damage not included in warranty range, we can provide paid service.
Invoice is necessary when applying for maintenance service from SHOWVEN