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SPONGE-JET RASP RX3 USER MANUAL |

SPONGE-JET

RASP RX3 Feed Unit

USER MANUAL

Sponge-Jet, Inc. (USA)
14 Patterson Lane

+1-603-610-7950

Newington, NH 03801

www.spongejet.com

Sponge-Jet RASP RX3 User Manual - REV A / DOC: MKT-014-ENG

Summary of Contents for RASP RX3

Page 1: ...RASP RX3 USER MANUAL 1 SPONGE JET RASP RX3 Feed Unit TM USER MANUAL Sponge Jet Inc USA 14 Patterson Lane 1 603 610 7950 Newington NH 03801 www spongejet com Sponge Jet RASP RX3 User Manual REV A DOC M...

Page 2: ...ORTANT NOTE While parts systems components operational procedures may be the same between equipment models the images provided in this manual may vary from model to model This manual represents the fo...

Page 3: ...3 6 1 9 7 1 0 BASIC COMPONENTS 1 Handhole Cover 2 Crab Assembly 3 Handhole 4 Grounding strap 5 Emergency Stop Button 6 Lifting Eye 7 Pressure Vessel 8 On Off Blast Pressure Regulator 9 Choke Valve 10...

Page 4: ...ir Ball Valve 20 Accessory Air Supply Valve 21 Twinline Quick Connect Fittings 22 Blast Hose Connection 23 Air Motor Moisture Separator 24 Air Motor Lubricator 25 Air Motor 26 Clean Out Trap 27 Auger...

Page 5: ...3 USER MANUAL 5 32 Blast Pressure Gauge 33 Line Pressure Gauge 34 Media Feed Gauge 35 Blast Hose 36 Nozzle Holder 37 Nozzle 38 Twinline 39 Twinline Connection 40 Deadman Handle 35 36 40 36 38 39 35 37...

Page 6: ...ic discharge the unit and work piece must be properly grounded bonded WARNING Secure ALL safety restraints Whip check safety pins wire grounding straps and hose couplings must be properly secured befo...

Page 7: ...modifications to pressure vessel as this will void certifications CAUTION Crush hazard Use only on flat ground Unit may roll resulting in personal injury WARNING Hand hole MUST be securely fastened I...

Page 8: ...moisture separators METRIC M3 MIN REQUIREMENTS Nozzle Size 4 1bar 4 8bar 5 5bar 6 2bar 6 9bar 8 3bar 9 7bar No 6 Nozzle 3 6 4 0 4 6 4 9 5 5 6 2 7 1 9 5mm Feed Unit 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Reserve...

Page 9: ...Feed Unit 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Reserve 42 47 51 56 59 68 76 8 Total 252 281 308 336 353 408 461 No 8 Nozzle 224 252 280 309 338 392 450 1 2in Feed Unit 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Reserve 53 58 64 70 76 86...

Page 10: ...contained to be efficiently recycled Use plastic sheeting or mesh Projects involving hazardous materials high wind load or other challenging conditions may require more complex containment and negativ...

Page 11: ...Improper seal may result in serious injury Do not operate without Auger Chain Guard in place WARNING Do not operate with guards removed Moving parts may cut pinch or crush Keep clear of moving parts...

Page 12: ...nfirm all are properly installed WARNING Secure ALL safety restraints Whip check safety wire grounding straps and hose couplings must be properly secured before operating Failure to do so may result i...

Page 13: ...ck Connect Fittings WARNING Pinch point Moving part may cut pinch or cause dismemberment keep clear of moving pop up WARNING Eye hearing and respiratory personal protective equipment required for oper...

Page 14: ...SP RX3 USER MANUAL Check Main Air Ball Valve is closed then charge supply line Open Main Air Ball Valve To begin blasting unlock Deadman Handle by pressing down safety flap Pull Emergency Stop Button...

Page 15: ...d levels Note to make adjustment to desired levels pull knob rotate to desired setting then push in to lock Confirm Manual Rotation Knob is rotating Prepare surface to desired condition Nozzle Size Sp...

Page 16: ...nance Long Term Shutdown of Unit For shutdowns to conduct inspection maintenance or for extended non use Shut off Main Air Ball Valve Release Deadman Handle OR Push in Emergency Stop Button Open Main...

Page 17: ...Deadman Handle down Keep Deadman Handle pressed down until all remaining air is vented Once all Control Panel gauges read 0 bar psi confirm supply line to the Unit is depressurized WARNING Pressurized...

Page 18: ...zzle for wear Once nozzle throat has worn 1 5mm 1 16in beyond its original intended diameter it should be replaced Thoroughly inspect Blast Hose components and connections Replace as needed Ensure all...

Page 19: ...ngs are connected and secure Check for damage to Twinline 6 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Unit does not operate when Deadman Handle is depressed Check Main Air Ball Valve is open Check Emergency Stop Button is pu...

Page 20: ...1 Incorrect Deadman Replace with Sponge Jet Deadman 2 Twinline air lines from unit to Deadman have been reversed 3 Deadman is broken replace with Sponge Jet Deadman Air will not stop exiting nozzle w...

Page 21: ...m free rotation If excessive force is required clear obstruction see next section Nozzle Size Sponge Media Recycles Working Mix 1 3 4 6 7 12 bar psi bar psi bar psi 7 10mm 7 16in 2 0 30 1 5 20 0 7 10...

Page 22: ...and counter clockwise until obstruction falls out Auger should move smoothly Replace Clean Out Trap If obstruction cannot be cleared through Clean Out Trap Remove Manual Rotation Knob by pressing it...

Page 23: ...SPONGE JET RASP RX3 USER MANUAL 23 1 Check Air Motor Lubricator oil level Refill as necessary USE SAE 5W ISO 32 NON DETERGENT OIL ONLY Air Motor performs inconsistantly at lower media pressures...

Page 24: ...r flow through nozzle suddenly stops Too much Sponge Media exits Nozzle or is pulsing 1 Check Choke Valve is in open 2 Check Media Feed Pressure is within gauge recommended range green 3 Remove Blast...

Page 25: ...ANUAL 25 Blast Pressure continuously increases and decreases or Unit exhausts intermittently while blasting Check for damage to Twinline and for air leaks at all fittings and connections Repair replac...

Page 26: ...ly Turn media feed adjustment and blast pressure adjustment to zero With the Handhole Cover removed press the Deadman Trigger and observe 45 back and forth motion of Actuator Tree and Chain If Timer p...

Page 27: ...SPONGE JET RASP RX3 USER MANUAL 27 NOTES MODEL SERIAL...

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