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SPCL36104-S Suction System
6.0
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION CHECK
Follow all the steps in this section to insure the system is ready for production.
6.1
DAILY CHECKS
6.2
Dump the Dust Collector waste. Inspect the waste for good media. If large quantities of
usable media are present, refer to Section 9.7.
6.3
Inspect the contents of the Storage Hopper. It must be one half (1/2) full or more at all times.
Clean the trash screen. Check the size and condition of the media and look for large
quantities of dust and fines. If poor media quality and/or large quantities of dust and fines are
found, empty the Storage Hopper and install new media into the hopper. Refer to Section 9.7.
6.4
Inspect all supply and control airlines and hoses for wear or leaks. Repair or replace as
needed before operating the system.
6.5
Inspect the media hoses for leaks and wear. Interior wear of the media hose may be checked
by pinching the hose to detect soft spots. Bends in the media hose will wear before straight
sections. If a hose is worn, replace it before operating the system.
6.6
CABINET INTERIOR WEAR DUE TO BLAST
Special precautions have been taken to protect the interior of the Blast Cabinet from
premature wear. Due to the high volume of abrasive media being delivered by the Blast
Nozzles at a high pressure, wear is unavoidable. Careful daily maintenance and inspection
are mandatory to the longevity of this system.
6.6.1 Operators and maintenance personnel should familiarize themselves with the expected
high wear areas within the Blast Cabinet.
6.6.2 There will be a high wear area opposite each Blast Nozzle. If the system is blasting
without parts, the blast stream will impact upon the surface in front of the nozzles.
6.6.3 Inspect the Blast Cabinet interior for wear to the rubber curtains and metal surfaces.
Replace worn curtains promptly. They prevent wear to the sound absorbing material
(when supplied), Blast Cabinet walls and cone.
6.7
Clean debris from the Blast Cabinet screens and cone. Replace light bulbs and globes as
needed.
6.8
Inspect the rolling mandrel components for wear. Check the drive for loose and worn
components, and oil leaks.
6.9
Inspect the nozzles and couplings for external wear and holes in the sides of the assembly. If
holes are found, replace the worn components before operating the system.
6.10
(N/A) Inspect the top of the Blast Cabinet for loose components and gearbox oil leakage.
Repair the oil leaks and check oil levels before operating the system.
