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AIRSPADE 2000

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Содержание AIRSPADE 2000

Страница 1: ...A DIVISION OF AIRSPADE 2000 OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 7 9 Components Accessories 10 12 Parts Disassembly and Reassembly 13 Products Parts Accessories List 14 Limited Warranty 15 AirSpade is a registered trademark of Guardair Corporation Always wear eye and ear protection when operating air tools and related equipment ...

Страница 3: ... Nozzle Extra hardened stainless steel Nozzle Flow Rates 25 scfm 0 7m3 min 60 scfm 1 7m3 min 105 scfm 3 0m3 min 150 scfm 4 2m3 min 225 scfm 6 4m3 min Operating Pressure 90 psi 6 2 bar Barrel Insulated fiberglass Inlet 3 4 FNPT Standard Model AirSpade is covered by U S Patents 5 782 414 D408 830 and D435 207 ...

Страница 4: ...kets the air jet is harmless to non porous items such as tree roots buried pipes or cables Excavating with AirSpade is much easier and many times faster than hand excavation The AirSpade supersonic air jet outperforms homemade tools featuring a pipe nipple or a crimped orifice Air flow from these tools expands to atmosphere in an unfocused complex manner while the supersonic air jet delivers signi...

Страница 5: ...the excavation work area by using suitable drop cloths screens or other means Check the AirSpade for loose or damaged parts prior to use Tighten repair and or replace as necessary Inspect hoses for leakage kinking abrasion corrosion or any other signs of wear or damage Worn or damaged hose assemblies should be replaced immediately Check that the air compressor is delivering the specified pressure ...

Страница 6: ...erating knowledge of the air compressor to which the tool is attached NOZZLE BARREL B A HANDLE Read and follow the directions below to properly assemble the AirSpade Apply a small amount of commercial grade anti seize compound on the barrel threads A B to prevent galling Screw the nozzle into the barrel by turning clockwise Hand tighten only Screw the barrel into the handle by turning clockwise Ha...

Страница 7: ...Read the air compressor pressure gauge and the pressure gauge on the tool During operation the air pressure gauge on the tool should read between 80 and 100 psig 5 5 and 6 9 bar If not adjust the output pressure of the air compressor BEFORE OPERATION Match the air compressor size to the AirSpade nozzle on the tool To properly size the air compressor make sure the air compressor flow rate is equal ...

Страница 8: ...hen resistance is met slowly withdraw the AirSpade and then reinsert This procedure allows loose soil at the bottom of the hole to exit upwards Reinsert the nozzle and repeat the above procedure until the desired depth of hole is reached When boring a small diameter hole or when plunging the AirSpade into loose soil the tendency to expose the operator to blown back material is increased The adjust...

Страница 9: ... any loose objects and depress the trigger Continue to depress the trigger until all compressed air from the tool and hose is fully expelled and the air pressure gauge on the AirSpade reads 0 It is now safe to disconnect the air supply hose Store the AirSpade as desired MAINTENANCE As with any professional grade tool the AirSpade requires regular care to ensure proper operation Prior to each use i...

Страница 10: ...er than normal connection a spanner wrench may be used on the barrel if necessary Before re installing the barrel into the handle remove any dirt or foreign material from the threads and o ring and apply a small amount of anti seize compound on the threads to prevent galling Screw the barrel into the handle by turning clockwise Hand tighten only EXTENSIONS Extensions provide the ability to extend ...

Страница 11: ...5º adapter assembly onto the barrel via the coupler Hand tighten only Screw the nozzle onto the other end of the 45º adapter Hand tighten only To lock the adapter into position shoulder the locking ring against the coupler Do not thread 45º adapter into AirSpade handle CAUTION When using the 45º adapter compressed air exiting the nozzle will force the tip of the tool away from the direction the no...

Страница 12: ... barrel in position D Make sure the slots are closest to the nozzle Fig 1 Slide the rubber deflector so that it is posi tioned over the solid end of the locking sleeve The locking sleeve and rubber deflector as sembly can now slide freely up and down the barrel shaft Fig 2 To lock the sliding dirt shield in position slide the assembly to the desired position on the barrel Then firmly push the rubb...

Страница 13: ...nlet of the pressure gauge Step 4 Thread new pressure gauge into handle and tighten with 15 16 socket Do not over tighten Step 5 Insert new gauge seal REPLACING VALVE COMPONENTS Step 1 Remove valve cap with 1 2 square drive Step 2 Remove and discard the spring valve seal and valve stem Step 3 Clean and inspect valve stem and bronze bushing Step 4 Apply lubrication included to the new valve stem an...

Страница 14: ...105 CFM NOZZLE HT123 150 CFM NOZZLE HT127 225 CFM NOZZLE HT119 45 DEGREE ANGLED ADAPTER HT131 AIRSPADE 3 FT BARREL WITH DIRT SHIELD HT118 AIRSPADE 4 FT BARREL WITH DIRT SHIELD HT121 AIRSPADE 3 FT EXTENSION WITH COUPLER HT154 AIRSPADE 4 FT EXTENSION WITH COUPLER HT120 AIRSPADE 5 FT EXTENSION WITH COUPLER HT180 AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY HT117 AIRSPADE 2000 HANDLE ASSEMBLY HT150 AIRSPADE 2000 HANDLE ...

Страница 15: ... GUARDAIR The warranty period begins at the date of shipment of the tool from GUARDAIR or from GUARDAIR S authorized distributor This warranty shall not be in effect if the tool is subject to misuse negligence or accident or if it is configured or used in any manner inconsistent with the directions set forth in this operator s manual Wear and tear from normal use is not covered under this warranty...

Страница 16: ...cubic ft min of spoils including dirt sand gravel small rocks and muck Heavy duty all aluminum construction with 82 gallon tank 24 x 16 dump door Removable venturi vacuum engine assembly 15 diameter pneumatic tires 4 ID x 15 ft heavy duty lightweight vacuum hose 4 ID x 4 ft clear plastic vacuum wand The Perfect Companion for AirSpade 47 Veterans Drive Chicopee MA 01022 1062 Toll Free 800 482 7324 ...

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