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6. Maintenance
Pay attention to Chapter 3
"Safety"
during maintenance and repair works.
Failures due to inadequate or incorrect maintenance may generate very
high repair costs
and long standstill
periods of the machine.
Regular
maintenance therefore is imperative.
Operational safety and service life of the blast machine depends, among other things, on proper maintenance.
The following table shows recommendations about time, inspection and maintenance for the normal use of the
blast machine.
The time indications are based on uninterrupted operation. When the indicated number of working hours is not
achieved during the corresponding period, the period can be extended. However a full overhaul must be
carried out at least once a year.
Due to different working conditions it can’t be foreseen how frequently inspections for wear check’s,
inspection, maintenance and repair works ought to be carried out. Prepare a suitable inspection schedule
considering your own working conditions and experience.
Our specialists will be happy to assist you with more advice.
Prior to any repair works on the machine and its drives, secure the machine against
unintentional switching on. Put the machine to its safety off position.
The machine is in a safe condition when it cannot generate any hazard.
Follow additional operating and maintenance instructions of Original Equipment Manufacturer if
included during your service and maintenance work.
Further is advised:
Clean the machine every day with air and non-aggressive materials. Never use a high pressure water cleaner
to clean the machine.
Store the cleaned and dry machine in a dry and humid free room. Protect the electrical motors from moisture,
heat, dust and shocks. Remove the abrasive out of the abrasive storage hopper.
All repair work must to be done by qualified Blastrac personnel, this to guarantee a safe and reliable machine.
Any guarantee on the machine is expired when:
Non original Blastrac parts have been used
Repair work is not done by qualified Blastrac personnel
Changes, add on’s or conversions are undertaken without written permission of Blastrac BV
Operating hours/
time period
Inspection points, maintenance instructions
12 h after repairing
Check all accessible screw connections for tight seat.
Every 3 hour
Check the separator tray, the hopper, the feed spout and blast wheel
unit for foreign matter and large contaminants.
Daily and prior to
starting work
Check that all safety devices working adequate.
Check the feed spout, magnet- and brush sealing.
Check the blastwheel, control cage and liners.
Check the electric connections for sediments of dirt or foreign bodies.
Check the electric motors for dirt and other contaminants.
Check all safety devices working adequate.
Check the function of the residual current operated device.
Check the hose connections for tightness and fixed seat.
Every 3 months
Check the tension of the V-belt.
Clean the chain drive of the drive unit and check the tension.
Annually
Full overhaul and cleaning of the complete machine.
