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5.3 Normal Operation
Normal operation of the CaviBlaster
®
system is defined as user control of water
flow via the gun trigger. Control of the power unit from the gun trigger is
accomplished by a mechanical shut-off valve in the gun. Should a problem develop
with the control valve, discontinue using the CaviBlaster
®
until fixed.
Review the safety requirements for PPE and safe
operation before proceeding.
1) Startup the power unit as described in Section 5.2.
2) Activate the cleaning cavitation stream by squeezing the trigger to the open
or “ON” position (See Figure 5.3). Release trigger to stop the water flow and
direct to bypass.
3) If the diver operating the unit must be replaced or the cleaning operation
must be interrupted or terminated, turn the unit off
and then release the
water pressure in the hose(s) by squeezing the gun trigger to the open or
“ON” position (See Figure 5.3)
while under water
.
Revert back to step 5.2
of the operating instructions when the diver or replacement is ready to
continue cleaning.
Although the CaviBlaster
®
system is safe to use when
submerged in water, the system generates a high-pressure
(up to 3,080 psi (210 bar)) water stream, which can cause
injury when the gun is out of the water. ALWAYS keep the
gun submerged when the pressure pump is running.
5.4 Adjusting the CaviBlaster
®
for Maximum Performance
The pressure at the nozzle of the zero-thrust gun has to be maintained within
certain limits to achieve cavitation and for best performance results. Using a
calibration pressure gauge tool situated between the pressure hose and the
CaviBlaster
®
zero-thrust gun, (See Figure 5.2) the water pressure should be 2,800
