5.3 Normal Operation
Normal operation of the CaviBlaster system is defined as user control of water
flow via the bypass gun trigger. Control of the power unit from the gun trigger is
accomplished by a mechanical shut-off valve in the gun/guns. Should a problem
develop with the control valve, discontinue using the CaviBlaster until fixed.
The CaviBlaster 2570-D power unit is designed to operate at full throttle. Less
than full throttle will result in malfunction of the belt drive system and less than
optimum cleaning performance.
Review the safety requirements for PPE and safe
operation before proceeding.
1)
Startup the power unit as described in Section 5.2.
2)
Verify that the zero-thrust gun is properly connected and that the
mechanical trigger is released.
3) When the diver is ready to commence cleaning operations, ensure that the
zero-thrust gun is submerged in water.
Ensure that the power unit
operator and other persons working in the vicinity of the power unit wear
appropriate hearing protection when the engine is running
. If the diver is
not wearing a helmet, hearing protection is recommended. CaviDyne
suggests vented earplugs such as “Doc’s Proplugs” for diver hearing
protection.
4)
Wear neoprene or rubber gloves to protect the hands and follow all safety
regulations that may be applicable to the work being performed.
5)
The zero-thrust gun trigger should be in open or “ON” position (See Figure
5.3) when engaging the PTO and throttling up the engine. This will prevent
the pressure pump from being in a loaded condition which will cause the
clutch and belt to slip while they are engaging the pressure pump.
6)
Pull the PTO handle to the “ON” position to engage the pressure pump.
7)
Throttle the engine completely up using the throttle control (See Figure
5.1).
8) Activate the cleaning cavitation stream by squeezing the gun trigger to the
open or “ON” position (See Figure 5.3). Release trigger to stop the water
flow at the nozzle and direct it to dump mode.
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