Schmidt AmphiBlast 120, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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7.1 Filling the Bulk AmphiBlast™ with Abrasive
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7.1.1. The Abrasive blaster must be completely depressurized before filling with abrasive.
Follow the depressurizing procedure in Section 6.2.
Airborne particles and loud noise hazards from blowdown exhaust air can cause serious
injury and loss of hearing. Wear approved eye and ear protection. Stay clear of
blowdown air path. DO NOT place hands or other body parts in the blowdown air path.
Make sure no personnel are in the blowdown air path.
7.1.2. Open the closure assembly per the procedure given in Section 6.3.
The closure assembly is part of a Pressurized Vessel. Propelled objects will cause
serious injury or death. Depressurize vessel before opening the closure. See Section 6.2.
7.1.3. Fill the bulk abrasive blaster as needed.
To fill from a Schmidt® storage hopper, pull the bulk abrasive blaster below it lining up
the closure under the slide valve outlet. Open the slide valve and fill the bulk blaster as
needed. See Figure 4.1.
The bulk abrasive blaster can also be filled by using a Schmidt Vacuum Loading
System. See Schmidt operation and maintenance manual #7200-275 for operating
instructions. See Section 9.11 for diagram.
7.1.4. When the level begins to approach to the bottom of the closure, be prepared to stop the
abrasive flow. Close the slide valve to stop abrasive flow.
7.1.5. Inspect the closure assembly per the instructions given in Section 8.4.
The closure assembly is part of a Pressurized Vessel. Component failure will propel
objects causing serious injury or death.
DO NOT operate the bulk abrasive blaster with a closure assembly that has damaged or
worn components. Use of the closure assembly with worn or damaged parts will result
in component failure.
7.1.6. Close the closure assembly per the procedure given in Section 6.4.
7.1.7 Complete all the pre-operation procedures in Sections 6.0 and 7.1 then pressurize the
bulk abrasive blast vessel per the instructions given in Section 7.5. After pressurizing
check the closure assembly for air leaks. Periodically check the closure for leaks
thereafter.
The closure assembly is part of a Pressurized Vessel. Component failure will propel
objects causing serious injury or death. If the closure assembly is leaking air,
depressurize the bulk abrasive blaster per Section 6.2 and inspect per Section 8.4. Do
Not use the bulk abrasive blaster with the closure assembly leaking air.
7.0 Operating Instructions