User manual CONWIN BALLOON EXPLODERS

[. . . ] Cut the air line with scissors at each interval where an exploding balloon is required. Then, join the air line following the directions for the type of connector you are using. Quick-Fit Tee Quick Fit Splice Quick-Fit Connectors Press the end of the air line into the Quick-Fit Connector until it reaches the back of the fitting, approximately 1/2 inch. Pull on the air line to insure that the Quick-Fit Connector properly grips the line. To remove the air line from the Quick-Fit Connector, press and hold the center grip ring down on the connector and the air line will easily release from the fitting. Press together to connect. Press center ring in to release. Standard Tee Fitting Push the air line until the hose touches the center. Standard Cross Fitting Standard Splice Fitting Standard Fittings Cut the air line with scissors at each interval where an exploding balloon is required. [. . . ] If the pin remans in the out position, lightly press the pin on a hard surface to reset the unit. When using 20 or more exploders, tape 5-inch balloons to each exploder to test that system is working properly. When the detonator button is pressed, all the test balloons should pop. If not, confirm that the airline is properly attached to all fittings and retest the system. Exploder Pins Exploder Air Line Dacron Archline Packing Tape Continual-End Balloon Exploder Elbow-End Balloon Exploder 7. Taping The Exploders To the Balloon Position the exploder near the midsection of a fully inflated balloon. Use clear packing tape to attach each side of the exploder to the balloon. Important: Leave approximately 1/2" of space between the tape and the center upright point of the exploder. This allows the air to escape and pop the balloon when the exploder is detonated. After the exploder(s) have been taped to the balloon, use Dacron Archline to suspend the balloon from the ceiling. Tape the air line to the Dacron Archline. Make sure the weight of the balloon is supported by the archline and not by the air line. 1/2" Packing Tape 8. Fully open the cylinder valve and verify there is a minimum of 500 PSI in the cylinder. Continually hold down the detonator button on the Detonator Box until all of the balloons have exploded. Air Line Rigging Tip If you're working in a room with a track drop ceiling, Conwin's adhesive Grip-Tabs are ideal for rigging the air line. First, cut the Grip Tabs from the adhesive side to the center hole. Slide the air line through the cut to the center of the tab. Remove paper backing from the adhesive surface and press the tab to the ceiling track. Reusing The System 1. After each use, carefully remove the balloon exploders and connecting fittings from the air line by pulling the line while twisting the exploder or fitting in a counterclockwise motion. Inspect each exploder and fitting to insure it was not damaged on the job. Cut off approximately 1" of the air line at each place where it was attached to a fitting or exploder. This will insure a proper connection when the air line is reused and attached to fitting or exploder. [. . . ] They are ideal for exploding balloon walls. Continual-End Pneumatic Balloon Exploder (6-pack) Conwin #37130 Balloon Exploder Elbow-End Outlet Set The Elbow-End Exploders are used in conjunction with the Continual-End Exploders to cap the air line and explode the balloon. Elbow-End Pneumatic Balloon Exploder (6-pack) Conwin #37140 Dacron Archline Dacron Archline will not stretch and is easier to work with than fishing line when rigging exploding balloons. Conwin #32060 The Insider Balloon Stuffing Tool It's the perfect tool to create balloon effects for use with Conwin's Exploders! [. . . ]