MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
MACHINE WITH RECLAIM
*** READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT ***
1.
Blasting Gun:
After 10 - 12 hours of blasting time the air
orifice and nozzle should be checked. If
the nozzle shows ear, rotate 1/4 turn to
prevent uneven wear. If this is not
checked, it could result in destruction of
nozzle and damage to the gun housing. If
wear is detected on the orifice tip,
replace.
2.
Caking of Media:
A.
Media caking is caused by
moisture in compressed air supply
or oily and greasy parts. If this is
not corrected, media will not flow
and will clog gun. Check air supply.
If water or moisture is present,
install a good moisture trap. If oily
or greasy parts are being blast
treated, you should first degrease
and dry parts.
B.
If blast gun should occasionally
clog, place thumb over nozzle
(hold tight) and push foot valve
down 3 to 4 seconds. This will
cause the system to back blast
through the gun and media hose,
and clear the media hose.
3.
Gun Air Pressure Drop:
Set air regulator at 80 PSI on air gauge.
Push foot valve and if gauge reading
should drop, check the air supply pipe or
hose. A restriction in the supply line such
as reducers or quick couplers will cause
pressure drop. Also, if the blast cabinet is
too far from the air compressor, a
pressure drop can occur. We recommend
1/2" - 1" I.D. air supply line. The bigger
the better.
4.
Poor Visibility - Excessive Dust:
A.
Cabinet Air inlet blocked, check
for blockage.
B.
Dust collector bag needs emptied.
C.
With motor off, grasp bag and
shake
D.
Media breakdown - replace
media and clean dust collector.
5.
Poor Media Flow:
A.
Wet or damp media caused from
moisture or oil in compressed
air line.
B.
Use dry air or install a moisture
filter.
C.
Replace media and clean media
sump and hose.
D.
Media level should be below
media screen.
E.
Hole in media hose from wear,
replace hose assembly.
**CAUTION**
**CAUTION**
DO NOT USE SAND BLASTING SAND.
THIS WILL CAUSE SILICA DUST
WHICH IS THE CAUSE OF SILICOSIS
DISEASE, A CONDITION OF MASSIVE
FIBROSIS OF THE LUNGS.
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