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Do Not sell, rent, or operate abrasive blasters without remote controls. OSHA regulations require
remote controls on all abrasive blasters. All abrasive blasters must be equipped with automatic
(deadman) type remote controls (either pneumatic or electric). Failure to use remote controls can
cause serious injury or death to the operator(s) or other personnel in the blasting area. Reference
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.244(b).
1.34. NEVER USE BLEEDER TYPE DEADMAN VALVES.
Do Not use bleeder type deadman valves on any Schmidt® abrasive blaster. The use of A-BEC,
Clemco, or a similar bleeder type deadman valve can, without warning, cause unintentional start-
up which can result in serious personal injury. A particle of dirt from the air hose can plug the
bleed hole in the deadman valve and cause the blast outlet to turn on.
1.35.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Do Not use
this equipment with damaged components. Damaged components can fail during
operation and result in serious injury or death to operating personnel. Periodically check all
valves, hoses, and fittings to see that they are in good condition. Repair any component that
shows any sign of wear or leakage. See Section 8.0.
1.36.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY PINS ON HOSE COUPLING CONNECTIONS.
Do Not use
this equipment without hose coupling safety pins in place and hose whip checks
installed on all air and blast hoses. All blast hose couplings and air hose couplings have pin holes
that must be safety pinned to prevent accidental disconnections. Accidental hose disconnection
can cause serious injury or death. See Section 5.14 and 8.8.
1.37.
ALWAYS USE CORRECT REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.
Do Not use replacement parts or accessories that are not rated for pressures equal to or higher
than your abrasive blaster’s operating pressure. Improper hoses and/or fittings used on, or
connected to your abrasive blaster can rupture and cause serious injury or death.
Do Not use replacement parts that are not Schmidt original factory replacement parts. Non-
original parts may not fit properly and can cause equipment damage and/or failure which can
result in serious injury to operating personnel. Consult Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc.
Use of replacement components that are not Schmidt original factory replacement parts may
result in equipment failure which can result in serious injury to operating personnel.
1.38.
ALWAYS USE CORRECT PRESSURE RATED ACCESSORIES.
Do Not use air reservoirs or moisture separator tanks that are not rated for use in compressed air
applications. Air reservoirs and moisture separator tanks larger than 6 inches inside diameter
must have an ASME code stamp.
An air reservoir or moisture separator tank is a Pressurized Vessel. The compressed air inside a
pressurized vessel contains a dangerously high level of energy which can explode propelling
objects and result in serious injury or death to operating personnel. Air reservoir and moisture
separator tanks must be ASME coded tanks.
1.39. NEVER AIM BLAST NOZZLE TOWARDS ANY PERSON.
Do Not aim the blast nozzle towards yourself or any person. System malfunction can cause
