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PREFACE 

 

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE 

 

 

ALWAYS shut off compressor and depressurize blast 

machine BEFORE doing ANY maintenance. 
 

 

Always check and clean ALL filters, screens and alarm 

systems when doing any maintenance. 
 

 

ALWAYS cage springs BEFORE disassembling valves IF 

spring-loaded abrasive control valves are used. 
 

 

ALWAYS completely follow owner's manual instructions 

and maintain equipment at RECOMMENDED intervals. 

 

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE 

 

 

Training and Educational Programs. 

Clemco Industries Corp. offers a booklet, Blast-Off 2, 
developed to educate personnel on abrasive blast equipment 
function and surface preparation techniques. Readers will learn 
safe and productive use of machines, components and various 
accessories, including selection of abrasive materials for 
specific surface profiles and degrees of cleanliness.  
 

 

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) offers a video 

training series on protective coatings including one entitled 
"Surface Preparation." For loan or purchase information, 
contact SSPC at the address shown below. 

 

TECHNICAL DATA AND RESEARCH COMMITTEES 

 

 

The following associations offer information, materials and 

videos relating to abrasive blasting and safe operating 
practices. 

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)

 

  

40 24th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222-4643 

  

Phone: (412) 281-2331 • FAX (412) 281-9992 
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.sspc.org 

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

 

  

1440 South Creek Drive, Houston TX 77084 

  

Phone: (281) 228-6200 • FAX (281) 228-6300 
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.nace.org 

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 
 

100 Barr Harbor Dr., West Conshohocken, PA 19428 

 

Phone (610) 832-9500 • FAX (610) 832-9555 

 Email: 

[email protected] 

• Website: www.astm.org 

 

NOTICE 

 

This equipment is not intended to be used in an area that might 
be considered a hazardous location as described in the 
National Electric Code NFPA 70 1996, article 500. 
 

WARRANTY 

The following is in lieu of all warranties express, implied or 
statutory and in no event shall seller or its agents, successors, 
nominees or assignees, or either, be liable for special or 
consequential damage arising out of a breach of warranty. This 
warranty does not apply to any damage or defect resulting 
from negligent or improper assembly or use of any item by the 
buyer or its agent or from alteration or attempted repair by any 
person other than an authorized agent of seller. All used, 
repaired, modified or altered items are purchased “as is” and 
with all faults. In no event shall seller be liable for 
consequential or incidental damages. The sole and exclusive 
remedy of buyer for breach of warranty by seller shall be repair 
or replacement of defective parts or, at seller’s option, refund 

of the purchase price, as set forth below: 
1. Seller makes no warranty with respect to products used 
other than in accordance hereunder. 
2. On products seller manufactures, seller warrants that all 
products are to be free from defects in workmanship and 
materials for a period of one year from date of shipment to 
buyer, but no warranty is made that the products are fit for a 
particular purpose. 
3. On products which seller buys and resells pursuant to this 
order, seller warrants that the products shall carry the then 
standard warranties of the manufacturers thereof, a copy of 
which shall be made available to customer upon request. 
4. The use of any sample or model in connection with this 
order is for illustrative purposes only and is not to be construed 
as a warranty that the product will conform to the sample or 
model. 
5. Seller makes no warranty that the products are delivered 
free of the rightful claim of any third party by way of patent 
infringement or the like. 
6. This warranty is conditioned upon seller’s receipt within ten 
(10) days after a buyer’s discovery of a defect, of a written 
notice stating in what specific material respects the product 
failed to meet this warranty. If such notice is timely given, seller 
will, at its option, either modify the product or part to correct the 
defect, replace the product or part with complying products or 
parts, or refund the amount paid for the defective product, any 
one of which will constitute the sole liability of seller and a full 
settlement of all claims. No allowance will be made for 
alterations or repairs made by other than those authorized by 
seller without the prior written consent of seller. Buyer shall 
afford seller prompt and reasonable opportunity to inspect the 
products for which any claim is made as above stated. 
 
Except as expressly set forth above, all warranties, express, 
implied or statutory, including implied warranty of 
merchantability, are hereby disclaimed. 
 

DAILY SET-UP CHECK LIST 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL 

piping, fittings and hoses MUST be checked 

DAILY for tightness and leakage.

 

 

ALL 

equipment and components MUST be thoroughly 

checked for wear.

 

 

ALL 

worn or suspicious parts MUST be replaced. 

 

 

ALL

 blast operators MUST be properly trained to 

operate equipment.

 

 

ALL

 blast operators MUST be properly outfitted with 

abrasive resistant clothing, safety shoes, leather gloves 
and ear protection.

 

 

BEFORE 

blasting ALWAYS use the following check list. 

 

  1. PROPERLY MAINTAINED AIR COMPRESSOR

 sized 

to provide sufficient volume (cfm) for nozzle and other tools 
PLUS a 50% reserve to allow for nozzle wear. Use large 
compressor outlet and large air hose (4 times the nozzle orifice 
size). FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS MAINTENANCE 
INSTRUCTIONS.  

  2. BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR

 (oil-less air pump) 

capable of providing Grade D Quality air located in a dust free, 
contaminant free area. If oil-lubricated air compressor is used 
to supply respirator, it should have high temperature monitor 
and CO monitor or both. If CO monitor is not used, air MUST 
be tested FREQUENTLY to ensure proper air quality. 

WARNING

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Summary of Contents for 08850

Page 1: ...ntents These WARNINGS are included for the health and safety of the operator and those in the immediate vicinity If you are using a Clemco Distributor Maintenance and Part Guide refer to the orange warnings insert preceding the Index before continuing with the enclosed instructions Electronic files include a Preface containing the same important information as the orange cover MC FILE NUMBER 629 1...

Page 2: ...ith your employer about training programs and materials that are available Our company is proud to provide a variety of products to the abrasive blasting industry and we have confidence that the professionals in our industry will utilize their knowledge and expertise in the safe efficient use of these products GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Described herein are some BUT NOT ALL of the major requirements for...

Page 3: ...rers are NOT compatible with Clemco equipment If controls are altered involuntary activation which may cause serious injury can occur Inspect the air control orifice DAILY for cleanliness NEVER use welding hose in place of twinline control hose The internal diameter and rubber composition are UNSAFE for remote control use UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED maximum working pressure of blast machines and re...

Page 4: ...ect to products used other than in accordance hereunder 2 On products seller manufactures seller warrants that all products are to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of shipment to buyer but no warranty is made that the products are fit for a particular purpose 3 On products which seller buys and resells pursuant to this order seller warrants that ...

Page 5: ...fice Lines MUST be run AS STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE from machine to work area with NO sharp bends Check DAILY for internal wear and external damage 9 HOSE COUPLINGS NOZZLE HOLDERS fitted SNUGLY to hose end and installed using PROPER coupling screws Coupling lugs MUST be snapped FIRMLY into locking position Gasket MUST form positive seal with safety pins inserted through pin holes Check gaskets and repl...

Page 6: ...th the respirator and vest 1 2 Safety Alerts 1 2 1 Clemco uses safety alert signal words based on ANSI Z535 4 1998 to alert the user of a potentially hazardous situation that may be encountered while operating this equipment ANSI s definitions of the signal words are as follows This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert the user of this equipment of potential personal injury hazards Obey ...

Page 7: ...d removing them any limitations on their use and their maintenance 9 Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program 1 4 3 It is essential that the user be properly instructed in the use and maintenance of the respirator The respirator manual and this manual for the climate control tube must be made available to all users of the respirator and the users must demonstrate their ...

Page 8: ...yer shall ensure that cylinders used to supply breathing air to respirators meet all requirements which may include but are not limited to their testing and maintenance a certificate of analysis for air quality and moisture 2 2 3 Cylinders must be equipped with a properly maintained pressure reducing valve that reduces pressure to the approved pressure range as shown in Section 2 4 3 2 3 Breathing...

Page 9: ...apor could freeze and cause the air tube to ice up Compressed air should have excess water vapor removed to attain a dew point below the minimum anticipated temperature of the exhausting air Contact a compressed air dryer distributor for dryer recommendations 2 6 Air Volume 2 6 1 The climate control tube must be supplied with 20 cfm of Grade D breathing air at 90 to 100 psi WARNING The compressor ...

Page 10: ...rder to remove Replace the screen before reassembly 5 0 SERVICE MAINTENANCE 5 1 Service maintenance is divided into two stages The first stage is to replace leaking seals and to clean the top end when the unit is otherwise working properly A small leak from around the temperature control lever is normal and should be the same temperature as the expelled air The second stage is to service and clean...

Page 11: ...Before removing the vortex tube assembly look into the body and inspect the surface of the spacer for wear it should be flat If it is worn it will have to be replaced before reassembly 5 3 6 Carefully remove the vortex tube assembly spacers venturi tube and vortex tube 5 3 7 On the inside of one end of the vortex tube is a star shaped vortex breaker It should be intact and tight in the tube If the...

Page 12: ...cket holes NOTE It the lower valve plate is correctly installed it will be about 3 16 below the cutout in the tube housing and will not rotate While handling the assembly hold the lower plate in place until the upper plate is secured 5 3 19 Apply a liberal amount of silicon sealant to the male threads on the elbow and the bottom mounting screw and Install both items The elbow and disconnect should...

Page 13: ...be installed at the point of attachment where the respirator hose is connected to the respirable air source 6 2 Poor Heating or Cooling Performance 6 2 1 Inadequate air flow affects cooling performance Refer to Paragraph 6 1 6 2 2 The temperature of the compressed air has an effect on the climate control tube s discharge temperature Make sure that none of the lines that supply compressed air to th...

Page 14: ...i tube 08967 12 Spacer 2 thick 08968 13 Threaded retainer 08829 14 Elbow 1 4 male 08869 15 Bracket belt 08974 16 Valve plate lower 08830 17 Valve plate upper 08831 18 Support washer 08832 19 Connector outlet 08833 20 Housing body 08834 21 Control lever 08835 22 Spring 08844 23 Screw machine 6 32 x 1 4 each 03870 24 Screw set 1 4 NC x 1 2 03072 25 Spacer 08836 26 Pin valve plate 08838 27 Screw mach...

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