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Issue Date: September 2003
Table of Contents
Section 4: Maintenance
.............................................................................4-1
This section tells you what you need to do to keep the
MicroBlaster operating properly.
Normal Maintenance ......................................................................................4-2
Table 4-1, Maintenance Intervals ......................................................4-3
Parts Subject to Normal Wear .......................................................................4-4
Figure 4-1, Pinch Tube and Plunger Inspection ................................4-5
Figure 4-2, Tank Cover Thread Wear ...............................................4-6
Leaks ..............................................................................................................4-7
Auxiliary Equipment .......................................................................................4-7
Moisture .........................................................................................................4-8
Section 5: Trouble-shooting and Repair
..................................................5-1
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem with
the MicroBlaster.
Trouble-shooting ............................................................................................5-2
Customer Service ..........................................................................................5-2
How to Order Replacement Parts..................................................................5-3
Common Problems, Causes, and Solutions .................................................5-4
Table 5-1, No Air Flow .......................................................................5-4
Table 5-2, No Abrasive Flow .............................................................5-5
Replacing the Abrasive Hose and Fittings ....................................................5-6
Inspecting and Repairing the Pinch Valve ....................................................5-8
Inspecting and Repairing the Modulator........................................................5-10
Figure 5-1, Modulator Assembly ........................................................5-11
Clogging .........................................................................................................5-13
Air Pressure Regulator ..................................................................................5-14
Tank Cover .....................................................................................................5-15
Section 6: Optional Equipment
................................................................6-1
This section details optional equipment available on the
MicroBlaster, and the use and servicing of these options.
Appendices
This section presents parts lists, drawings and schematics
for the MicroBlaster MB1005 and workstations.
Appendix A: Parts Lists .............................................................................................A-1
Major Assemblies and Principal Parts ...........................................................A-2
Standard Accessory Parts .............................................................................A-6
Optional Parts ................................................................................................A-7
Recommended Spares ..................................................................................A-8
Appendix B: Drawings and Schematics ...................................................................B-1
Appendix C: Workstations ........................................................................................C-1
