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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 machine. Regular maintenance therefore is imperative.
Operational safety and service life of the blast machine depends, among other things, on proper maintenance.
The following table shows recommendations about time, inspection and maintenance for the normal use of the
machine.
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 if all safety devices are working adequate.
Check the brush sealing for damages and/or wear.
Check the hose to the dust collector for damage and obstructions.
Clean the electrical box inside and outside.
Check the electric connections for sediments of dirt or foreign bodies.
Check the electric motors for dirt and other contaminants.
Check the conditions of the wings /discs.
Perform daily maintenance on remote control transmitter.
Weekly
Check the buffers of the diamond plates.
Check and clean the contact points of the remote control, the battery
and the battery-charger.
Clean the inside of the electrobox with a dustcollector.
Every 3 months
Clean the complete machine with a damp cloth.
Annually
Full overhaul and cleaning of the complete machine.
Perform yearly maintenance on remote control transmitter.
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.
Pay attention to unusual noises or strong vibrations. Check for the cause of every big change. Call a
technician if you have doubts about the cause or when a repair without a technician seems not possible
without damages. Only use genuine Blastrac spare parts.
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. However a full overhaul must be carried out at least
once a year.
Our specialists will be happy to assist you with more advice.
Prior to any repair works on the machine and its drives, secure the machine against
unintentional switching on. Disconnect the power supply.
Follow additional operating and maintenance of Original Equipment Manufacturers if
included during your service and maintenance work.
(For example the remote control system)
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 automatically void when:
Non original Blastrac parts and or diamond discs have been used
Repair work is not done by qualified Blastrac personnel
