Clarke 7640130, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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TO START BLASTING
NOTE: Start with all valves in the closed position. Following the instructions
below will help prevent clogging in the delivery hose, outlet
manifold and the safety trigger.
1. Connect compressor to the inlet connector.
2.
Fig 9
Start compressor and open the air
supply valve, see Fig 9.
• The tank will start to pressurise.
3.
Fig 10
Test the safety valve by pulling up
on the valve as shown in Fig 10.
• Air will hiss out when the valve is
pulled.
4.
Fig 11
Open the throttle valve, Fig 11.
5. Check for leaks at the filler cap
and along all hoses and fittings as
the system pressurises. If leaks are
observed, release the pressure
from the tank and repair leaks
immediately.
6. Press and hold the safety trigger
until air is flowing through it.
7.
Fig 12
With the safety trigger open,
slowly open the abrasive control
valve and shown in Fig 12 until
abrasive material begins to flow
out of the safety trigger.
8. Adjust the abrasive control valve
until the desired amount of
abrasive material is flowing
through the safety trigger,
9. Begin blasting.