BNP-160 TUMBLE BASKET BLAST CABINET
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Manual No. 25993 Rev B 05/18
5.2 Weekly
Maintenance
5.2.1
Inspect nozzles and gun bodies for wear as
noted in Section 6.1, Replace nozzle when orifice
diameter is worn 1/16" larger than original size or when
suction diminishes noticeably.
5.2.2
During operation, inspect cabinet door seals for
media leaks.
5.2.3
Inspect flex hoses for wear.
5.2.4
Inspect the media hose for thin spots by
pinching it every 6 to 12 inches. Replace the hose when
it becomes soft.
5.3 Monthly
Maintenance
5.3.1
Inspect reclaimer wear plate for wear. Replace
as necessary.
5.3.2
Inspect reclaimer door gasket for wear or
damage.
5.3.3
Inspect the tumble basket’s bottom liner for
wear. Replace the liner per Section 6.2 as soon as the
liner is worn thin and before wearing through to the
bottom plate.
5.4
Additional Cartridge Pulsing
5.4.1
The cartridge is pulsed with each revolution of
the basket. Additional pulsing should be performed as
noted below before adjusting the pulse pressure:
5.4.1.1
Turn blast pressure to 0 psi.
5.4.1.2
Turn exhauster ON.
5.4.1.3
Set timer to five minutes.
5.4.1.4
After the five minute cycle is complete, check
the differential pressure gauge. If differential pressure
stays at around 8 inches, increase pulse pressure by 10
psi increments as noted on Section 4.2.
5.4.1.5
Repeat the process once or twice.
6.0 SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
This machine is not to be used for applications
that generate dust from lead coatings, heavy
metals, or any other toxic materials. Failure to
wear approved respirators and eye protection
when servicing dust-laden areas of the cabinet
and when emptying the dust container can
result in serious eye irritation and lung disease.
Toxicity and health risk vary with type of media
and dust generated by blasting. The respirator
must be approved for the type of dust
generated. Identify all material being removed
by blasting and obtain a safety data sheet (SDS)
for the blast media.
6.1
Gun and Nozzle Assembly
6.1.1
Open the cabinet door, unscrew the holding nut
from the gun end, and pull the nozzle from the gun.
6.1.2
Inspect the gun body, nozzle, orifice, and 1/4"
NPT nipple for wear. Replace any that are worn or
damaged. Replace the nozzle when its orifice diameter
has increased to 3/8" (increased by 1/16" larger than
when new), or when suction diminishes noticeably.
6.1.3
When installing the nozzle, insert the tapered
end into the gun placing the tapered end toward the jet.
Screw the holding nut onto the gun.
6.2 Tumble
Basket
6.2.1
Periodically inspect the basket and bottom liner
for wear.
6.2.2
The bottom liner is held to the bottom of the
basket by the two support ribs; remove the liner by
peeling it from the bottom and from under the ribs.
6.2.3
Replace the liner in reverse order, tucking the
edge under the support ribs.
6.2.4
Replace the basket as soon as it is worn thin.
