DUTLESS BLASTING DB150, User Manual

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7
Maintaining your Blast Pot
CONSUMPTION CHART
No damage to the machine will occur by leaving water and media inside of it. However, due to the organics in the media, a
foul smell can occur when left stagnant for longer than 24 hours. For this reason, when the machine will not be in use for
an extended period of time, it is recommended that you remove water and media from machine either by blasting it out or
by removing the bottom flange, air inlet jet, and gasket, and allowing it to drain.
BLASTING WEAR PARTS
Certain parts wear faster than others and will require regular maintenance and inspection depending on the method of
blasting you are using as well as the abrasive you are blasting with. These items should be inspected for damage or wear,
and replaced an average of 400 hours if dry-blasting, or 2000 hours if wet-blasting.
Wear items include but are not limited to:
FLUSHING BLAST POT OUT
Regularly flushing the pot avoids buildup on inside walls, which could inhibit the system. Once a month or so, you should
rinse the pot out:
1. Fully depressurize machine.
2. Remove 2 bolts and 2 air inlet body lugs from bottom of machine.
3. Remove air inlet jet and gasket.
4. Push air inlet body and air hose out of the way.
5. Flush out inside of equipment with water.
6. Once finished, replace the gasket, inlet jet, and lugs and bolts.
• Hardened Elbow Insert
• Hardened Air Inlet Jet
• Hardened Pipe • Flat Backed Pinch Hose Coupling
• Inlet Jet Gasket
• Elbow Insert Gasket • Elbow Cap Gasket
• Nozzle
MEDIA BUILD UP INSIDE POT - ADJUSTING VIBRATOR VALVE
On the left side of your blast pot, a small brass petcock valve controls the vibrator speed. This vibrator valve must be open
during blasting. Adjust it so that you feel maximum vibration at the head of the machine. This will ensure that all of the
media gets “shaken” to the bottom of the tank.
Over time, you could experience abrasive buildup inside the pot which actually changes the harmonics of the pot. If the
system is not feeding right, adjust the valve by turning it towards the off position to slow the vibrator down, allowing the
pot to rattle more.
ABRASIVE NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY - Assuming proper Installation, air pressure, and abrasive.
Check media quality. Your machine is made to run with clean, high quality abrasive or media. Dirt will get muddy and clay
will harden.
NOTHING IS COMING OUT OF THE NOZZLE
The blast nozzle may become clogged with debris or blast media. If this occurs, put the machine in the blowdown
position, then remove the nozzle and inspect for a rock or other foreign material.
Troubleshooting
Please call the manufacturer directly with any additional maintenance questions.
1-800-727-5707 | support@dustlessblasting.com