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6. Maintenance
Pay attention to Chapter 3
"Safety"
during maintenance and repair works.
Failures due to inadequate or incorrect maintenance may generate very
high repair costs
and long standstill
periods of the dust collector.
Regular
maintenance therefore is imperative.
Operational safety and service life of the dust collector depend, among other things, on proper maintenance.
The following table shows recommendations about time, inspection and maintenance for the normal use of the
dust collector.
Operating hours/
time period
Inspection points, maintenance instructions
12 h after repairing
Check all accessible screw connections for tight seat.
Daily and prior to
starting work
Check all safety devices working adequate.
Check the function of the residual current operated device.
Check the hose connections for tightness and fixed seat.
Check the hose to the filter for damages.
Make sure that the dust bin of the filter is emptied
Check the electric connections for sediments of dirt or foreign bodies.
Check the electric motors for dirt and other contaminants.
Annually
Full overhaul and cleaning of the complete dust collector.
The time indications are based on uninterrupted operation. When the indicated number of working hours is not
achieved during the corresponding period, the period can be extended. However a full overhaul must be
carried out at least once a year.
Due to different working conditions it can’t be foreseen how frequently inspections for wear check’s,
inspection, maintenance and repair works ought to be carried out. Prepare a suitable inspection schedule
considering your own working conditions and experience.
Control the belt tension regularly, too low tension will cause slipping, too high tension will cause braking belts.
Check the tension of the V-belt by pressing the thumb on the belt. The belt has the correct tension If you could
press it in for approx. 5-10 mmthe
Our specialists will be happy to assist you with more advice.
Prior to any repair works on the dust collector and its drives, secure the dust collector
against unintentional switching on. Put the dust collector to its safety off position.
Also
make sure there is no air pressure on the pulse system.
Further is advised:
Store the cleaned and dry machine in a dry and humid free room. Protect the electrical motors from moisture,
heat, dust and shocks.
All repair work must to be done by qualified Blastrac personnel, this to guarantee a safe and reliable machine.
Any guarantee on the machine is expired when:
Non original Blastrac parts have been used
Repair work is not done by qualified Blastrac personnel
Changes, add on’s or conversions are undertaken without written permission of Blastrac BV
