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QUILL FALCON

OPERATORS MANUAL

FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE QUILL FALCON CYCLONE, QUILL FALCON CYCLONE TRAILER, 

QUILL FALCON CYCLONE COMPLETE, QUILL FALCON MOBILE 4 MAN AIR BREATHING UNIT & SCOTT RAS MASKS

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Summary of Contents for Cyclone

Page 1: ...E SAFE OPERATION OF THE QUILL FALCON CYCLONE QUILL FALCON CYCLONE TRAILER QUILL FALCON CYCLONE COMPLETE QUILL FALCON MOBILE 4 MAN AIR BREATHING UNIT SCOTT RAS MASKS Quill_Falcon_Operators_Manual_v18 q...

Page 2: ...eathing operative instructions 23 Quill Falcon Cyclone troubleshooting 25 Quill Falcon Cyclone daily check list 26 Quill Falcon Cyclone ordering spares 27 Scott RAS mask and airline breathing harness...

Page 3: ...sting through reinforced concrete to the more delicate and detailed operation of etching glass the Quill Falcon Cyclone systems capabilities are endless By varying the volumes of air water and grit th...

Page 4: ...jacket continues moving but still holds onto the blast media by surface tension The water jacket hits the surface and prevents any grit bounce The water jacket snaps round the blast media into the cr...

Page 5: ...d Baseefa accredited TuV ATEX and NORSOK compliant 1 2 3 Environmentally friendly as uses far less grit and water which means less dust less containment and less clearing up Patented design allows ope...

Page 6: ...fter Offshore maintenance Plastisol removal Brick restoration Beam restoration Grade II listed building stone steps before and after Ballast tank maintenance Deck spot repair Pipeline maintenance Flan...

Page 7: ...ment before and after Automotive body work Sand stone cleaning NDT preparation Graffiti removal Concrete etching Concrete cutting Fuel tank coating removal Etching glass Surface cleaning before and af...

Page 8: ...ssure ow Water Consumption 40 80ml per minute 100 150ml per minute Grit Type Std particle blast media Std particle blast media Grit Consumption 0 5 1 1kg per minute 0 6 1kg per minute Grit Re ll Up to...

Page 9: ...cfm 250 400cfm Air Supply Hose inch or 2 inch inch or 2 inch Blast Hose Size 1 inch 1 inch or 1 inch Blast Hose Max Length up to 250m up to 250m Blasting Pressure 20 120psi 20 120psi CYCLONE 120 CYCLO...

Page 10: ...er Consumption 100 150ml per minute 100 200ml per minute Grit Type Std particle blast media Std particle blast media Grit Consumption 0 6 1kg per minute 0 4 0 7kg per minute Grit Re ll Up to 3 hrs bet...

Page 11: ...ir Supply Hose inch 2 inch Blast Hose Size 1 inch 1 inch Blast Hose Max Length 60m 80m Blasting Pressure 50 120 psi 50 120 psi Compressor Fuel Tank 40 litres 60 litres 60 COMPLETE 120 COMPLETE QUILL F...

Page 12: ...ill Falcon unit a compressor and a water tank The Quill Falcon Cyclone trailer mounted system is available in 60 and 120 litre units The Quill Falcon Cyclone Complete trailer includes a Quill Falcon u...

Page 13: ...ves extend their reach when working on horizontal surfaces WaTEr SuppLY If you are using a Quill Falcon Cyclone freestanding unit it must be connected to a water supply Standard tap pressure and ow fr...

Page 14: ...f high contaminant challenge The inline particulate lter ensures that any bres that may be present when the product is connected to the airline are removed from the breathing circuit whilst the smooth...

Page 15: ...e salts from steel surfaces Quill Highways Containment System The Quill Highways Containment System is a portable device that has been designed for customers removing road markings on highways The sys...

Page 16: ...blast cleaning operation can be dangerous and all personnel within the area must wear adequate protection In the interests of safety and e ciency it is necessary that the blaster and pot man operate...

Page 17: ...equipment may invalidate any warranty or approval that the system carries Users of the Quill Falcon Cyclone Complete must have their masks face t tested to ensure that the mask ts correctly before use...

Page 18: ...mponents which operatives of the system should familiarise themselves with before commencing work To watch how to set up a Quill Falcon Cyclone freestanding pot or trailer please visit www quillfalcon...

Page 19: ...E QuiLL FaLCON CYCLONE COMprESSOr rESErvE air SuppLY BrEaTHiNG air OpEraTivE TraiLEr QuiLL FaLCON CYCLONE BrEaTHiNG air OpEraTivES viSuaL DiSpLaY paNEL QUILL FALCON CYCLONE TRAILER QUILL FALCON CYCLON...

Page 20: ...off pump will be damaged and temperature will rise 4 CONNECT BLAST HOSE CONNECTION CONTROL LINES Twist on blast hose Use whip check ends and clips provided to secure blasting hose Locate GREEN and YEL...

Page 21: ...n Falcon System and pump will start Open grit rinsing valve Wash remaining grit through sieve into pot Close grit rinsing valve Falcon Trailer and Cyclone Complete operatives only Start compressor air...

Page 22: ...m machine Use a spare length of hose approximately 18 inches long Connect one end of hose to water inlet fitting on machine Immerse other end of hose in good quality anti freeze that has been diluted...

Page 23: ...ll Falcon Cyclone Completes air intake snorkel must be raised vertically during use undo the locating clip loosen pivot bolt straighten snorkel and nip up pivot bolt 2 Connect breathing air lines for...

Page 24: ...daily emergency air bottle is at a minimum of 50 bar 200 bar full Change emergency air bottle to spare bottle if reading falls below 50 bar 2 To change emergency air bottle twist black handle remove...

Page 25: ...ped in vessel depressurise repressurise Vessel not fully pressurised see previous problem Ensure grit valve is open Ensure compressor set at 8 bar prOBLEM No air heard at deadmans handle Ensure compre...

Page 26: ...valve on Quill Falcon unit is closed 9 Check grit valve is closed 10 Check green control line valve is closed 11 Check emergency stop is pushed down 12 Depressurise pot by opening over ow valve if it...

Page 27: ...T HOSES BHC05 Blast hose 1 x 20m extension hose complete with yellow and green control airlines BHC06 Whip end 1 x 20m complete with yellow and green control airlines and dead man s handle no nozzle D...

Page 28: ...ent when the product is connected to the airline are removed from the breathing circuit whilst the smooth wipe clean harness reduces the trapping of asbestos bres and leads to improved decontamination...

Page 29: ...COUPLINGS 7 CHECK FILTER CONDITION 8 CHECK DEMAND VALVE 9 CHECK CONNECTIONS AND FILTER COVER 10 PERFORM A LEAK TEST 2 CHECK MASK HARNESS 3 CHECK THE MASK SEAL 4 CHECK INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VALVES 5 C...

Page 30: ...also included for monitoring individual operatives air supply The unit is mounted on 4 robust braked castors and is skid mounted too for ease of mobility around site On site air quality testing can be...

Page 31: ...ply all users Ensure all operating instructions are read and understood in relation to alarm systems back up air supplies and the monitoring and control of personnel Ensure that only trained personnel...

Page 32: ...4 Man Air Breathing Unit must be air tested and a certificate issued before use Please call Quill Falcon on 44 0 1332 864664 to arrange your air test 2 Ensure the air valve is switched off lever paral...

Page 33: ...bottle valve by twisting anti clockwise VERY SLOWLY to avoid overloading system close cupboard door after use 7 Once the mobile unit is set up please conduct an air test using ALL operatives masks bef...

Page 34: ...n air inlet valve on mobile unit wait for the siren noise to start 6 Close main air inlet valve on compressor and switch compressor off 2 Close air bottle valve by twisting clockwise close emergency a...

Page 35: ...aily emergency air bottle cupboard air bottle is over 50 bar 200 bar full 3 Change emergency air bottle to spare bottle if reading falls below 50 bar 4 To change emergency air bottle twist black handl...

Page 36: ...their niche projects we are ready willing and able to facilitate this From skid mounted systems including a Quill Falcon Cyclone water tank and compressor to skid mounts without a compressor or with...

Page 37: ...ernational com If you are in the UK and require a free demonstration without obligation please call 44 0 1332 864664 to arrange a meeting If you are an overseas customer please call our head o ce on 4...

Page 38: ...untries Over the past quarter of a century we have designed developed and taken to market unique infection control healthcare products high quality industrial cleaning detergents and pressure washers...

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Page 40: ...luding photocopying recording or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the Quill International Group All written and visual data contained in this document is...

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