Blastrac 500 E Global, Operating Instructions Manual

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500 E Global Operating Instructions
Fault diagnosis
3
Fault Possible cause Remedy
Reduced or no
blasting
performance Blast wheel or control
cage.
Adjustment of the shot
valve.
"Shocked blast wheel".
At the start of the blast
process too much
abrasive at once hits the
wheel.
The travel speed is too
high. Worn blast wheel or
control cage, replace
worn parts if necessary.
Check the adjustment of
the valve.
Close the shot valve and
stop the blast wheel
motor. Start the blast
process again and slowly
open the valve.
Reduce the travel speed.
Escaping
abrasive Poor sealing.
Check all seals and
replace if necessary.
Abrasive loss
on the surface
or escaping
abrasive at the
blast head Poor abrasive quality.
Worn blast wheel parts. Contact Blastrac BV .
Replace worn blast
wheel parts.
Contaminated
abrasive The filter unit is not
generating enough
suction power so that
dust remains in the
abrasive. Check the filter unit
(cartridges and seals).