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1.0
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
Panblast Notice to Purchasers and Users
1.1.1
All products and equipment designed and
manufactured by Panblast are intended for use
by experienced users of abrasive blasting
equipment and its associated operations and
abrasive blasting media.
1.1.2
It is the responsibility of the user to:
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Determine if the equipment and abrasive
media is suitable for the users' intended
use and application.
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Familiarize themselves with any
appropriate laws, regulations and safe
work practices which may apply within the
users working environment.
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Provide appropriate operator training and
a safe working environment including
operator protective equipment (PPE) such
as, but not limited to, safety footwear,
protective eyewear and hearing protection.
1.1.3
Panblast Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale
apply. Contact your local Panblast office should
you require any further information or
assistance.
1.2
! WARNING ! – READ THIS SECTION
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS
EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS.
1.2.1
Heavy metal paint, asbestos and other toxic
material dusts will cause serious lung disease
or death without the use of properly designed
and approved air supplied respiratory
equipment (SAR) by blast operators and all
personnel within the work site area.
1.2.2
The compressor must have adequate output
and the plumbing between the compressor and
the point of attaching the air supply hose must
have sufficient capacity to supply the volume of
air at the pressure required.
1.3
Standard Safety Precautions
1.3.1
Approved safety eyewear, hearing and footwear
protection should be worn at all times by the
operator and all personnel in the immediate
area that may be exposed to any hazards
generated by the abrasive blasting process.
1.3.2
Suitably approved respiratory protection should
also be worn when handling abrasive media,
abrasive refuse dust and when carrying out any
service/maintenance work where any dust may
be present.
1.3.3
Any work performed on electrical wiring or
components must only be carried out by
suitably qualified and registered electrical
trades personnel.
1.3.4
Under no circumstances should any safety
interlocks / lockouts or features be altered or
disabled in any way.
1.3.5
All equipment must be isolated from the
compressed air supply and electrical power
prior to any service or maintenance work being
carried out.
1.3.6
All care must be taken by the operator when
lifting or moving equipment or components in
order to prevent injury. Blast pots must always
be emptied of abrasive media before any
attempt is made to move them.
1.3.7
Any modification of the equipment or use of
non-genuine PanBlast™ replacement parts will
void warranty.
1.3.8
Always check the Material Data Sheet (MSDS) on
the abrasive being used to ensure that it is free
of harmful substances, in particular, free silica,
cyanide, arsenic or lead.
1.3.9
Test the surface to be blasted for harmful
substances, taking the appropriate measures to
ensure the safety of the operator and all
personnel.
1.3.10
The operator should carry out a daily inspection
before start up of all wearing and safety items
to ensure they are in correct operating order. In
particular check all hose couplings and nozzle
holders, ensuring that all couplings have
engaged correctly, the safety locking pins are
fitted and in good order. Always install safety
whip check cables at every connection. Ensure
that the blast nozzle has been securely screwed
into the nozzle holder and the nozzle holder
has been secured to the blast hose correctly
and all screws are engaged.
2.0
INTRODUCTION
2.1
Scope.
These instructions cover the installation,
operation and maintenance of the PanBlast™
AirScan Mobile CO Monitor.
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Read and follow all instructions before
using this equipment.
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Failure to comply with all instructions can
result in serious injury or death.
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In the event that the user or any assistants
of the user of this equipment cannot read
or cannot completely understand the
warnings and information contained in
these instructions, the employer of the
user and his assistant must thoroughly
educate and train them in the correct
operations and safety procedures of this
equipment.
PRIMARY COMPONENTS
The primary components of the PanBlast™ AirScan
Mobile CO Monitor:
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AirScan Mobile CO Monitor with 220 VAC line
cord.
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Operators Manual
Figure 1