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7.0 Operation
WARNING!
The 3M™ 980/980E Ionized Air
Gun is NOT for use in hazardous
environments where the possibility
of explosion exists.
7.1 Make sure the Power Switch on the
top of the console is in the OFF
position. Insert the end of the 10
foot (3 m) RJ-11 cable into the
output jack on the supplied wall
transformer. Insert the wall
transformer into a properly
grounded AC 120V (for 3M 980
Ionized Air Gun) or AC 230V (for
3M 980E Ionized Air Gun)
receptacle. Use only the correct
transformer, as use of an incorrect
wall transformer may result in
damage to the unit. Refer to Section
3.0 for additional information.
7.2 Secure the power cord so that it
cannot accidentally pull the
console and gun off the
workbench.
7.3 For safety and the most efficient
ionization, set the pressure
regulator on your air or nitrogen
supply between 20-65 psi (1.4 -
4.5 bars). Discharge times vary
depending on air pressure.
Note:
Pressures of 30-40 psi (2.0-2.8 bars)
are commonly used for decontaminating
surfaces. Please refer to the pertinent
regulations concerning maximum air
pressure on hand-held air blow
devices in order to determine a safe
operating pressure.
WARNING!
Use of this equipment with air
pressure above 65 psi (4.5 bars) is
NOT recommended.
The unit is rated at 65 psi (4.5 bars)
inlet pressure, at temperatures up to
75º F (24º C), and the rating decreases
at higher temperatures. When using
high pressures, consider the ambient
room temperature as well as heat from
surrounding equipment.
7.4 Verify that neither the gun trigger
nor the foot pedal is depressed.
Turn the power switch on the
console to ON. The green LED on
the console should illuminate.
7.5 Hold the gun approximately
6 inches (15 cm) from the surface
you want to discharge and blow
off. Aim the gun and press the
trigger to blow ionized air. The
green LED on the back of the gun
lights up while you press the
trigger, indicating that the gun is
ionizing. Typically, static
electricity on a surface will be
discharged within one second.
Release the trigger when the
surface is assumed to be clean.
7.6 When the optional foot switch is
installed, you can use either the
foot switch or the handhold trigger.
