2040-D O&M Manual Ver 3.0 CaviDyne
TM
5077 Fruitville Rd.; Suite 109
– 157 Sarasota, FL 34234 U.S.A.
Phone 352.275 5319
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5.2 Startup of the CaviBlaster
®
Before starting the CaviBlaster
®
2040-D power unit, review all safety
requirements found in Section
3.0
SAFETY INFORMATION
. This equipment
should only be operated by individuals who have read and understand the
CaviBlaster
®
Operation and Maintenance Manual.
1) Verify that the unit has been properly prepared for operation as described
in Section 4.
2) Connect the gun to the high-pressure hose and unroll sufficient length of
hose to reach the operating location.
3) Verify that the Emergency Air Shut-Off valve is open by pulling the handle
up.
4) Verify that the throttle cable is at more than half throttle.
5) Verify that the PTO lever is in the disengaged position.
6) Apply appropriate hearing protection prior to starting engine.
7)
Open the air supply valve at the source being used to power the air
starter. Push the black Engine Start knob (See Figure 2.2) IN to activate
the air starter. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the air
supply off and wait at least 30 seconds before operating the air starter
again. Once the engine starts, turn off the air supply to the air starter.
Warning
– air supply to the starter should not exceed 120psi (8 bar).
8)
Run the engine at idle speed for a minimum of 20 seconds (20”) at
operating temperatures above 41
◦
F (5
◦
C). For lower operating
temperatures, run at idle
speed for a minimum of one minute (1’).
The engine must be run at full throttle / full speed. If
partially throttled, the engine will stall, creating an
undesirable running condition for the belt drive system.
DO NOT THROTTLE UP THE ENGINE UNTIL THE
DIVER IS READY FOR UNDERWATER OPERATION.
