Hog Technologies HT1000SR, Operation Manual

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Section 1 - Safety Information
Use Only Products Intended For High
Pressure Water Blasting Use
Know the pressure ratings of all equipment be-
ing used and never exceed the service rating of
the weakest component. This system is designed
to work with pressures up to but not exceed-
ing 40,000 psi (2758 bar). Ultra-High Pressure
replacement parts must have a stated minimum
burst rating of 1.5 times the maximum operat-
ing pressure. All equipment pressure rating and
warning tags should be left intact.
Product Changes
Hog Technologies is committed to the continuous
improvement of our products. As a result, some
of the equipment described in this manual or
pictured in the catalog may change or no longer
be available.
All information, illustrations, and specifications
contained in this manual are based on the lat-
est product information available at the time of
publication. Hog Technologies reserves the right
to make changes at any time, without notice, in
colors, materials, equipment, specifications, and
models.
If you have questions about the equipment on
your Ground Hog, please contact the Customer
support Department at (877) HOG ROAD or (001)
(772) 214-1714.
Never Alter a Hog Technologies Product
Do not alter any product without written consent
from the manufacturer. Any alterations could have
serious consequences including bodily harm or
death. Alterations without manufacturer consent
will void the warranty.
Inspect Equipment
Inspect the condition of all components prior to
use. Do not use any item that is in questionable
condition. Use only components which are marked
with the recommended operating pressure. Never
exceed the operating pressure of the weakest
component in the system.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
SOME HOG TECHNOLOGIES EquIPMENT uSES INTERNAL
COMBuSTION ENGINES ANd FLAMMABLE FuEL. EvERY
PRECAuTION HAS BEEN TAKEN BY HOG TECHNOLOGIES
TO REduCE THE RISKS ASSOCIATEd WITH POSSIBLE
INJuRY ANd dAMAGE FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, BuT
YOuR OWN PRECAuTION ANd GOOd MAINTENANCE
PROCEduRES ARE NECESSARY TO ENSuRE THE SAFE
OPERATION OF YOuR EquIPMENT.
Store Components Properly
Protect all components from damage when not in
use. Secure for travel.
Freezing Conditions
Water and vacuum systems, hoses and the water
blasting head should be drained of all water or
filled with an antifreeze solution. For the 40K pump
system, refer to pump manufacturer’s procedures
for maintaining equipment in freezing climates.
Prior to starting operations, the operation of all
equipment components must be checked carefully
to ensure they are not frozen, have not been dam-
aged by frozen water and are operating properly.
1.2 Blasting Safety
Safety First – ALWAYS!
Whenever the high pressure pump is engaged for
setting pressure or operations, always be sure
work area is clear of people, hands, feet, etc.
before engaging the high pressure.
WARNING
INJuRIES FROM uLTRA-HIGH PRESSuRE WATER BLASTING
ARE vERY SERIOuS ANd CAN RESuLT IN A FATALITY.
A LWAY S M A K E S u R E A L L P E R S O N N E L A R E A S A F E
dISTANCE FROM THE WORK AREA BEFORE THE PRESSuRE
PuMP IS ENGAGEd. NEvER PuT HANdS, FEET OR ANY PART
OF YOuR BOdY IN OR NEAR THE HIGH PRESSuRE STREAM.
Equip All Personnel with Proper Safety Gear
Handheld waterblasting equipment can be ex-
tremely dangerous if proper precautions are not
observed. Operators handling the waterblasting
devices must be extremely carefully and wear pro-
tective gear designed for waterblasting. Remem-
ber that high pressure can instantly cause severe
injury or death if any part of the body is contacted