Schmidt MV3, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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5.17 Options and Accessories
There are many options, accessories, and field conversion kits available to upgrade Schmidt®
abrasive blasters. Options include the new Universal Load Skid, abrasive screen, lid or the new
hinged lid, abrasive spider, angle flange, door interlock, air pressure regulator, blast hour meter,
“Short Stop” blast system, ASAP Safety System, and others. Some of the options are discussed
below. For further information visit the Axxiom website or consult Axxiom Manufacturing or
an Authorized Schmidt® distributor.
Note: For blasters equipped with special options refer to the supplemental drawing(s) included
with this manual. Reference this drawing for additional part identification.
5.17.1. Universal Load Skid
A load skid (#33) is a protective frame that attaches to the blaster legs and handle. The
purpose of the load skid is to slide the blaster on the tailgate into the bed of a truck. The
new universal load skid released in 2016 is a modular design that can be assembled to fit
both the 3.5cf and 6.5cf portable blasters and has vertical adjustment to fit any valve
configuration. Blast vessels manufactured after September 2016 are equipped with holes
in the legs and handle for installing the load skid. See Figure 5.8.
5.17.2. Hinged lid
The new hinged lid released in 2016 is a design that mounts on the handle of portable
vessels. The hinged lid is equipped with a spring pin that locks the lid in the open and
closed position. The design is intended for blasters that are transported from jobsite to
jobsite. Attaching the lid prevents misplacing and eliminates the need to strap the lid.
Figure 5.9 – Hinged Lid
5.17.3. Abrasive spider
The abrasive spider is a device that is mounted in the top head of the abrasive blaster.
The spider is installed on blasters that will be installed below an abrasive storage
hopper. The spider creates a void area above the blaster abrasive inlet keeping the
abrasive from sitting on top of the popup. Abrasive piled on top of the popup restricts
movement and can prevent the popup from properly sealing. A leaking popup will cause
abrasive flow problems and wear to the popup and popup gasket. The spider is typically
installed at the time of manufacture; however, drop-in spiders are available for field
installation. Refer to the drawing in Section 9.12.