IBIX 25, Use And Maintenance Manual

Page: 53 / 58

52
9.7 Instructions about the position of the abrasive hose
The figures below show how the abrasive hose should be positioned, in order to prevent anomalous
wear and tear during the blasting operations.
Figures
(1)-(3)
and
(2)-(4)
show what to do and what not to do.
Figure (1) shows that the hose bend should be as gentle as possible.
Obviously, keeping the hose straight is always the best and ideal working condition.
Figure (2) shows what should never be done in order to prevent anomalous wear of the abrasive
hose.
Figure
(3) shows the correct position of the abrasive hose.
The abrasive hose should be always kept straight and the ideal condition is to keep it on the
operator’s shoulder
.
Figure (4) shows improper handling of the hose by the operator, because if the abrasive hose is kept
in this way, the hose will have too many narrow and abrupt bends thus increasing its abrasion and
wear. IBIX recommends the operator to keep to figures (1) and (3) in order to extend the average
life of the abrasive hose.
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.4