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SETTING UP THE ECO-100  

 

 

WARNING

: The procedures provided in the Operating Procedures section of the 

manual are designed to provide basic information on how to safely operate the 
features of the ECO-Flex® ECO-100 Abrasive Blasters. Only personnel thoroughly 
trained in abrasive blasting should operate the Abrasive Blaster. 

 

DANGER

: Never perform any maintenance or attempt to open the Abrasive Blaster in 

any way while it is pressurized. The violent release of compressed air and propelled 
objects will cause serious injury or death.

 

 

DANGER

: Never perform any maintenance or attempt to open the Abrasive Blaster in 

any way while it is pressurized. The violent release of compressed air and propelled 
objects will cause serious injury or death.

 

 

 

Re-tighten Handway Assembly 

After the Abrasive Blaster has been pressurized for the first time, tighten the nut on the Handway 
Assembly. Tightening the nut on the Handway Assembly should also be done any time after the 
handway has been removed for maintenance before and after the next pressurization. 
 
 

Purge Air Supply Hose 

Before connecting the Air Supply Hose to the Abrasive Blaster, purge the hose of any moisture or 
foreign debris. Standing water or moisture in the airline will cause degraded performance of the 
Abrasive Blaster. Air supplied to the Abrasive Blaster must be clean, dry and cool. 
 

3-Stage ECO-Aire Air Drying System recommended and sold separately

 

 

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Connect air hose to (customer supplied) compressor.  Treated (clean, cool, dry) air is required 
to operate the ECO-100 properly.  If compressor does not have an air-drying system built-in, 
connect an 

ECO-Aire Air Drying System

 (sold separately).  

 

Summary of Contents for ecoflex Eco-100 PRO

Page 1: ...Page 1 of 23 ECO 100 PRO VAPOR BLASTING SYSTEM Operation Maintenance Guide and Replacement Parts ...

Page 2: ... 12 Water Supply Connection Pump Pressure Relief Function 12 Siphon Tube Water Connection 12 Siphoning from a water bucket 13 Siphoning from holding tank 13 Using the Wash down Feature 13 REFILLING THE ECO 100 14 EMPTYING THE VESSEL 14 Removing the Manual Plunger Valve 14 HANDWAY CLEAN OUT PROCEDURE 15 SHUTTING DOWN THE ECO 100 16 COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS 18 Water Pump Replacem...

Page 3: ...d and government approved respirator that is suitable for the collection of dust Dispose of all abrasive debris and all other substances according to local ordinances The vessel other components of the equipment are under extreme pressures when being operated The vessel has an operating pressure of 150 PSI Tighten all connections before operation Inspect all air hoses blast hoses tubing and coupli...

Page 4: ...working pressure or temperature rating of the equipment see Manufacture s Data Report Always be aware that blast nozzle may have a recoil effect when activating trigger Do not use equipment without proper hose safety cables or hose safety clips Do not operate equipment on an unstable surface Do not leave equipment unattended without depressurizing all air hoses Check equipment daily Replace all wo...

Page 5: ... manual is designed to give you a general understanding of how the Abrasive Blaster functions All sections of this manual must be read and understood before operating the equipment Blast Pressure Gauge Blast Pressure Regulator Air Supply Hose Connector ...

Page 6: ...e serious injury or death Re tighten Handway Assembly After the Abrasive Blaster has been pressurized for the first time tighten the nut on the Handway Assembly Tightening the nut on the Handway Assembly should also be done any time after the handway has been removed for maintenance before and after the next pressurization Purge Air Supply Hose Before connecting the Air Supply Hose to the Abrasive...

Page 7: ...atic systems inside control panel Semi clear blue poly line Carries water up the side of blast to the Vapor Flex nozzle 4 Connect garden hose with house pressure water flow to garden hose connection if water is required for cleaning or blasting process dustless vapor blasting If worksite does not have running water or a rust inhibitor needs be added into the water then connect siphon tube to sipho...

Page 8: ...GER Never reach into the Pop up opening while filling the Abrasive Blaster It can close without warning causing severe injury or death WARNING ECO Flex ECO 100 Abrasive Blasters may not be used with abrasives containing silica Never use abrasives containing silica WARNING Always use safety devices like clips and whip checks safety cables at hose connections Connecting Hoses Before connecting hoses...

Page 9: ...sive Blaster when it is in operation The release of the Remote Control handle will cause a sudden release of compressed air from the Diaphragm Valve without warning WARNING Never point the blast Nozzle at yourself other people or the Abrasive Blaster Adding Abrasive Before filling the Abrasive Blaster make sure the pressure vessel is in a depressurized state system is only under pressure when the ...

Page 10: ... people in the vicinity of the Abrasive Blaster Only personnel who have been thoroughly trained and have read and understand the manual are in the vicinity of the Abrasive Blaster When these conditions are met turn on the compressed air source When the Deadman is activated the plunger will raise and the ECO 100 will be under pressure The pressure gauge will show the previously set pressure While t...

Page 11: ...se connection and requires a standard garden hose with house pressure water 60 80 PSI to carry the water to the tip of the Vapor Flex nozzle If running water is not accessible or a rust inhibitor needs to be added to the water for steel surface preparation then use the ECO 100 Water Pump ...

Page 12: ...hon water you may notice that the pump may not stop priming pumping If this is the case that means there is an air pocket in the water line To relieve this air pocket open the ball valve then close it when water starts exiting the fitting This will remove any air pockets You will now hear the pumping slowly come to a stop The pump is now primed and you can begin vapor blasting Siphon Tube Water Co...

Page 13: ...PSI rust inhibitor wash down 1 Turn abrasive cut off switch to the off position 2 Fully open water flow ball valve 3 Set wash down pressure by turning pressure regulator If siphoning water make sure siphon is connected to water source and water pump switch is set to the on position 4 Activate pneumatic control handle Deadman to begin water flow 5 Point nozzle in a safe direction while waiting for ...

Page 14: ... desired abrasive After the ECO 100 is refilled with abrasive reactive the pressure control button This will re pressurize the blast pot to the previously set pressure EMPTYING THE VESSEL Removing the Manual Plunger Valve Turn off compressor depressurize and disconnect air hose Disconnect the blue blast pressure airline going to the manual plunger valve by pushing down on the PTC ring on the media...

Page 15: ...to disassemble the handway assembly This will give you access to the inside of the vessel for a more thorough clean out A thorough clean out may be needed if moisture has entered the vessel and caused the media to flow poorly While the handway assembly is disassembled use this time to inspect the plunger and plunger seal for normal wear and tear Replace if components show noticeable wear or if the...

Page 16: ... abrasive flow issue on next use of the ECO 100 3 After all residual abrasive has escaped from blast hose deactivate pneumatic control handle 4 Turn off customer supplier compressor depressurize air hose by activating the Deadman trigger 5 Deactivate pressure control switch to depressurize the blaster 6 After air hose is depressurized disconnect air hose and disconnect blast hose and all 3 poly li...

Page 17: ...Page 17 of 23 COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS ...

Page 18: ... tube assembly Pressurized water outlet line assembly Part Description 20740 050A Check Valve kit includes x4 20730 000A Diaphragm kit includes pistons 0151 0000 Brass 1 4 air in barb fitting 20793 100A Hardware kit includes clips and muffler 2038 1070 Water in out hose barbs ...

Page 19: ...ID x 2 1 8 OD 4 524 292 GASKET HANDWAY 4 x 6 5 888 7000 00011PB HANDWAY CRAB ASSY 4 x 6 6 102 3260 WHEEL 6 7 102 4040 AXLE 10 DIA VESSELS 8 103 8040 WASHER 3 4 THRUST 9 103 8050 RETAINING RING 3 4 10 103 1070 LID 10 DIA W HANDLE POWDER COATED BLACK 11 103 3620 SCREEN LOW PROFILE 10 1 4 MESH POWDER COATED BLACK ...

Page 20: ...essel for leaks Replace any seals plunger plunger seal handway gasket that are worn and leaking Cause Media is wet contaminated Solution Remove handway confirm air is disconnected and system is NOT under pressure Inspect media for moisture or contamination Clean out and dry vessel Refill and continue blasting Media mesh recommendation to prevent flow issues are ranges equal or less than 20 mesh Sy...

Page 21: ...g Pressure 120 PSI Operating Temperatures 35 110 F Recommended Compressor Size 60 210 CFM Abrasive Capacity 55 lbs Garnet 50 lbs all other media Blast Connection 2 Lug blast coupler Air Connection 2 Lug Chicago fitting Water Inlet Connection in garden hose connection Maximum Blast Hose Length 100 Ft ...

Page 22: ... of action or judgments of any kind arising from or on account of personal injuries or death or damages to property resulting from or caused by Buyer s negligence of improper installation operation or maintenance of equipment THE FOREGOING OBLIGATIONS ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OTHERWISE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN...

Page 23: ...Page 23 of 23 NOTES ...

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