Clemco proudly provides products for the abrasive blast industry
and is confident that industry professionals will use their knowledge
and expertise for the safe and efficient use of these products.
The products described in this material, and the information
relating to these products, are intended for knowledgeable,
experienced users. It is the responsibility of the user to insure that
proper training of operators has been performed and a safe work
environment is provided.
No representation is intended or made as to: the suitability of the
products described here for any purpose or application, or to the
efficiency, production rate, or useful life of these products. All
estimates regarding production rates or finishes are the
responsibility of the user and must be derived solely from the user’s
experience and expertise, not from information contained in this
material.
It is possible that the products described in this material may be
combined with other products by the user for purposes determined
solely by the user. No representations are intended or made as to
the suitability of or engineering balance of or compliance with
regulations or standard practice of any such combination of products
or components the user may employ.
This equipment is only one component of a cabinet blasting
operation. Other products, such as air compressors, air filters and
receivers, abrasives, equipment for ventilating, dehumidifying, or
other equipment, even if offered by Clemco, may have been
manufactured or supplied by others. The information Clemco
provides is intended to support the products Clemco manufactures.
Users must contact each manufacturer and supplier of products
used in the blast operation for warnings, information, training, and
instruction relating to the proper and safe use of their equipment.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope of Manual
1.1.1 These instructions cover set-up, operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting, optional accessories, and
replacement parts for the following BNP 65 and 220
series pressure blast cabinets:
The instructions cover the operation of all pull-thru
reclaimers and the installation of the dust collector. One
of the following supplemental manuals is provided with
the dust collector Refer to the appropriate manual for
operation and maintenance of the collector.
A supplemental manual is provided for the Sentinel
media metering valve.
1.1.2 The instructions contain important information
required for safe operation of the cabinet. Before using
this equipment, all personnel associated with the blast
cabinet operation must read this entire manual, and all
accessory manuals to become familiar with the
operation, parts and terminology.
1.2 Safety Alerts
1.2.1 Clemco uses safety alert signal words, based
on ANSI Z535.4-2011, to alert the user of a potentially
hazardous situation that may be encountered while
operating this equipment. ANSI's definitions of the signal
words are as follows:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential physical
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.
NOTICE
Notice indicates information that is considered
important, but not hazard-related, if not
avoided, could result in property damage.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Warning indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
Danger indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
1.3 General Description
1.3.1 BNP blast cabinets enclose the blasting
environment to provide efficient blasting while
maintaining a clean surrounding work area. Production
rates are influenced by size of nozzle, compressor
output, working pressure, type and size of media, angle
and distance of the nozzle from the blast surface. BNP
pressure cabinets consist of four major components:
1. Cabinet Enclosure
2. Reclaimer
3. Blast Machine
4. Dust Collector
1.3.2 Cabinet Enclosure: This manual covers two
BNP cabinet sizes. Each is available as a conventional,
stand-up model and ergonomic, sit-down model; totaling
four separate cabinet models.
BNP 65Approximate work chamber dimensions: 36" wide x 35" deep x 37" high.
BNP 220 Approximate work chamber dimensions:
50" wide x 39" deep x 43" high.
NOTE: The extended front on ergonomic models
provides approximately 12-inches additional depth from
the arm-port and above, and is approximately 3-inches
narrower than the widths shown above.
Refer to Figure 1 for arrangement of components with a
CDC-1 dust collector. Figure 2 shows the arrangement
with a RPC-2 reverse-pulse dust collector with
dust
as the RPC, but includes a hopper for additional dust
storage, and empties into a drum. The overall height of
the RPH is approximately 10-feet, 6-inches, and 12-ft
when the top access door is open. An upgraded, RPC or
RPH collector may be added at any time.
1.4 Theory of Operation
1.4.1 Once the components are correctly setup and
turned on, the cabinet is ready for operation by
actuation of the foot pedal. Fully depressing the foot
pedal pressurizes the blast machine, causing the media
to be propelled through the blast hose and out the
nozzle. After striking the object being blasted, the blast
media, fines, dust, and by-products generated by
blasting, fall through the mesh worktable into the cabinet
hoppers. These particles are then drawn into the
reclaimer for separation. Lightweight dust and fines
remain airborne and are drawn out to the dust collector.
Heavier reusable media fall through the screen into the
reclaimer hopper for reuse. The dust collector traps dust
and fines and discharges clean air. When the foot pedal is
released, blasting stops.
1.5 Blast Machine and Controls
1.5.1 Clemco blast machines (pressure vessels) are
certified to conform to the ASME (American Society of
Mechanical Engineers) Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section VIII, Division 1. It is the owner’s
responsibility to maintain the integrity of the vessel in
accordance with the requirements of state regulations.
Regulations may include regular inspection and
hydrostatic testing as described in National Board
inspection code and jurisdictional regulations and /or
Laws.
WARNING
Welding, grinding, or drilling on the blast
machine could weaken the vessel. Compressed
air pressure could cause a weakened blast
machine to rupture, resulting in death or
serious injury. Welding, grinding, or drilling on
the vessel, without a National Board R stamp,
voids the Clemco ASME certification.
performed by certified welders at shops holding a
National Board R Stamp. Welding performed by any
welder not properly qualified per the ASME code voids
the Clemco ASME certification.
1.5.3 Do not exceed the maximum working pressure
rating (PSI) of the blast machine. The maximum
pressure rating is stamped into ASME nameplate which
is welded to the side of the vessel.
WARNING
Excessive compressed air pressure could
cause a blast machine to rupture. To prevent
serious injury or death, do not exceed the rated
pressure of the blast machine.
1.5.4 OSHA does not require pressure relief valves
on blast machines when air compressors supplying air
(1)
to the blast machines are built to ASME
comply with OSHA
(2)
regulations. OSHA regulation
code and
1910.169 refers to the ASME code when describing the
necessity of pressure relief valves on compressed air
equipment. DO NOT operate blast machines with air
compressors that are not equipped with properlyfunctioning pressure relief valves.
(1)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1,
(2)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 29 CFR 1910, 169.
1.5.5 When the cabinet is setup, the blast machine is
ready to blast by actuating the foot pedal. Pressing the
foot pedal opens the normally closed main inlet
regulator, and closes the normally open outlet valve.
The incoming air pressurizes the blast machine, and
blasting begins. When pressure on the foot pedal is
released, the blast machine depressurizes, and blasting
stops.
1.6 Dust Collector Options
WARNING
Prolonged exposure to any dust could result in
serious lung disease and death. Short term
ingestion of toxic materials, such as lead dust
or dust from other heavy metals and
corrosives, could cause serious respiratory
injury or death. Identify all materials that are to
be removed by blasting. Use reverse-pulse dust
collectors with HEPA after-filters if lead coating
or any other toxic materials are being removed
by the blasting process. Do not use dry filter
dust collectors for those applications.
1.6.1 CDC-1 Dust Collectors: Shown in Figure 1, the
collector is available in 600, and 900 cfm models. The
single filter cartridge is cleaned by using a manuallycontrolled pulse of compressed air. CDC-1 dust
collectors are standard with BNP cabinets unless an
optional RPC-2 or RPH dust collector is ordered at time
of purchase. Refer to manual number 28225.
1.6.2RPC-2Dust Collectors: Shown in Figure 2,
this collector is available in 600 cfm and 900 cfm
models. Dual filter cartridges are automatically cleaned
by a timed, periodic pulse of compressed air. Dust
collects in the drawer and must be frequently emptied.
Refer to manual number 22788.
Dust Collector Damper
RPC-2 Dust Collector
Adjustable
Vortex
Dust Drawer
Duct Inlet
Figure 2
1.6.3RPH-2Dust Collector: The RPH-2 is available
in 600 cfm and 900 cfm models. It is set up and
operates the same as the RPC-2, as shown in Figure 2,
but instead of a dust drawer, the collector sits atop a
hopper, which provides additional dust storage, and
empties into a drum. Refer to manual number 21449.
HEPA after-filters provide additional filtration and must
be used with a reverse-pulse cartridge collectors when
removing lead coatings or any other toxic materials.
HEPA filters are listed under Optional Accessories in
Section 9.1.
1.7 Reclaimer Options
1.7.1 Replaceable rubber reclaimer liners prolong
service life of the reclaimer, and should be installed
when using silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, or other
aggressive media as noted in Section 1.10.4. Rubber
liners are available for 600 and 900 cfm reclaimers that
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have a removable top and are designed to accept liners.
Reclaimer liners are shown in Section 9.1, Figure 30.
1.8 Nozzle Options
1.8.1 Unless otherwise specified at the time of
purchase, cabinets are shipped with a 3/16" orifice
tungsten carbide nozzle. Optional 1/8" orifice nozzles are
available for use with all cabinets, and 1/4" orifice nozzles
are for use with 900 cfm reclaimers only.
1.8.2 Nozzles with an orifice larger than those
recommended could cause air leakage from the cabinet
and impair recovery from the cabinet hopper.
1.8.3 Use boron carbide nozzles when blasting with
aggressive media, as noted in Section 1.10.4. Nozzles
lined with boron carbide extend nozzle wear life. Refer to
Optional Accessories in Section 9.1.
1.9 Metering Valve Options
1.9.1 Unless specified at the time purchase, cabinets
are supplied with a fine-mesh Sentinel metering valve.
The valve is for use with 50-mesh and finer media, and
#10 and finer glass bead. The optional Sentinel
metering valve is recommended when using media
coarser than 50-mesh. Conversions kits listed in Section
9.1 easily convert the valves.
1.10 Blasting Media
WARNING
Obtain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the blast
abrasive. Abrasive blasting with sands
containing crystalline (free) silica can lead to
serious or fatal respiratory disease. As NIOSH
recommends, do not use abrasives containing
more than trace amounts (more than one
percent) free silica.
NOTE: Use only abrasives specifically manufactured for
blast cleaning which are compatible with the surface
being blasted. Abrasive produced for other applications
may be inconsistent in size and shape, contain particles
that could jam the abrasive metering valve, or cause
irregular wear.
1.10.1 ZERO pressure blast cabinets utilize most
common reusable media, with the appropriate metering
valve as noted in Paragraph 1.9, specifically
manufactured for dry blasting. Media sizes listed are
guidelines only, based on standard 3/16 orifice nozzle
and average conditions, such as blast pressure, media/air
mixture, visibility inside the cabinet, humidity, and
reclaimer cleaning rate. Refer to the table in Figure 3.
Several factors affecting the reclaimer cleaning rate
include: reclaimer size (cfm), blast pressure, media/air
mixture, media friability, contamination of parts being
cleaned, damper setting (static pressure), and dust
collector filter loading (differential pressure across the
filter cartridge(s).
As a rule, larger nozzles deliver more media, thus
requiring more performance from the reclaimer. When
using larger nozzles, the maximum mesh size of media
will be smaller than those normally recommended.
Using media that is finer than those recommended may
decrease visibility and, at some point, carryover to the
dust collector. Media coarser than those recommended
may be too dense for the reclaimer to recover from the
cabinet hopper.
1.10.2 Steel and Shot: Standard cabinet models
configured for steel media use are available. They include
appropriately sized conveying hose and rubber curtains to
protect the cabinet walls from peening and rapid wear.
Using steel media requires a smaller diameter conveying
hose (usually reduced one size from standard) and a 900
cfm or larger reclaimers. Rubber curtains should be used
to protect the cabinet walls from peening and rapid wear.
NOTE: Steel grit or shot is too heavy to use with cabinets
equipped this 300 and 600 cfm reclaimers.
1.10.3 Sand and Slag: Sand should NEVER be used
for abrasive blasting because of the respiratory hazards
associated with media containing free silica. Slags are
not recommended because they rapidly breakdown and
are not recyclable, making them unsuitable for cabinet
applications.
1.10.4 Silicon Carbide, Aluminum Oxide, and
Garnet: These are the most aggressive of the
commonly-used media. Aggressive media may be used,
but the service life of any components exposed to the
media will be reduced. To avoid unscheduled down
time, periodically inspect the reclaimer wear plate, blast
hose, and nozzle for wear.
When using aggressive media only occasionally, install
an optional aluminum oxide kit. The kit includes rubber
curtains for the cabinet interior and a boron carbide-lined
nozzle. When using aggressive media on a regular basis,
install the aluminum oxide kit and a fully-rubber-lined
reclaimer. NOTE Rubber-lined reclaimers are available as
factory-installed items and can be field installed on
reclaimers if they have removable tops and designed to
accept liners. Nozzles lined with boron carbide extend
nozzle wear life. See Optional Accessories in Section 9.1.
1.10.5 Glass Bead: Most beads are treated to ensure
free-flow operation even in environments of moderately
high humidity. Glass beads subjected to excessive
moisture may be reused only after thorough drying and
breaking up any clumps.
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This table offers a guideline to media selection based on standard 3/16” orifice nozzle (3/8” with plastic and
similar weight media blasting at low pressure) and average conditions, such as air pressure, media/air mixture,
visibility, contamination of parts being blasted, humidity, media friability, reclaimer cleaning rate, etc. As a rule,
larger nozzles deliver more media, requiring higher performance from the reclaimer. Larger nozzles decrease the
maximum mesh size of media from those recommended. Media that is finer than those recommended may
decrease visibility and carryover to the dust collector. Media coarser than those recommended may be too dense
for the reclaimer to recover from the cabinet hopper
*600 cfm w/5" inlet Do not use Do not use No. 8 to No. 12 80 to 150 mesh See 1.10.6 See 1.10.8
900 cfm w/6" inlet 50 to 120 S170 to S70 No. 4 to No. 8 46 to 100 mesh Do not use Do not use
900 cfm w/7" inlet Do not use Do not use No. 8 to No. 12 54 to 180 mesh See 1.10.6 See 1.10.8
* Available with BNP-65 only
Figure 3
1.10.6 Lightweight and Fine-mesh Media: When
using lightweight (such as agricultural) media or fine
mesh (180-mesh and finer) media, the reclaimer inlet
baffle may need to be removed to retain media and
avoid carryover. On reclaimer models with bolt-on
removable topes, baffle removal and replacement is
easily accomplished. Reclaimers with welded-on tops
require grinding to remove the baffle and once it is
removed it cannot be replaced.
1.10.7 Plastic Media: Plastic and similar media
requires a blast machine with a 60 degree conical
bottom. Refer to Clemco’s AEROLYTE cabinet brand.
1.10.8 Bicarbonate of Soda: Bicarbonate of soda is
not recommended for use in standard cabinets. Bicarb is
a one-use media usually used and will quickly saturate
the filter cartridge(s). Refer to Clemco’s AEROLYTE
cabinet line for cabinets that are specifically designed for
use with bicarbonate of soda.
1.11 Compressed Air Requirements
1.11.1 The size of the compressor required to operate
the cabinet depends on the size of the nozzle and
blasting pressure. Unless otherwise specified, cabinets
are supplied with a 3/16" orifice nozzle. The table in
Figure 4 shows air consumption of nozzles when new. It
does not show the recommended compressor size. As
nozzles wear, they will consume up to 70% to 80% more
air. Consult with a compressor supplier for a suggested
compressor size based on the air consumption.
NOTE: A separate air line is required for the reversepulse dust collector.
* Figures are approximate and for reference only,
and may vary for different working conditions.
Several variables, including media flow and nozzle
wear affect cfm consumption.
Figure 4
1.11.2 The air filter at the blast machine inlet removes
condensed water from the compressed air. The filter
automatically drains when moisture fills the bowl to a
certain level. Its use is especially important in areas of
high humidity, or when fine-mesh media are used.
Moisture causes media to clump and inhibits free flow
through the metering valve. If the filter does not remove
enough moisture to keep media dry and flowing, it may
be necessary to install an air dryer or aftercooler in the
air supply line.
1.12 Electrical Requirements
All wiring external to the cabinet is provided by the user
to comply with local electrical codes.
1.12.1 Electrical requirements depend on the size and
phase of the dust collector exhauster motor. NOTE: Full
load amps (FLA) shown below are for the motor only;
the lights draw less than one amp. Standard cabinets
are supplied as follows:
900 cfm: 2 HP, 208/230/460V, 3-PH, 60 HZ
Supplied with 230-volt control panel unless 460-volt is
specified at the time the order is placed.
FLA 208/5.5, 230/5.6, 460/2.8.
Additional wiring information is in Section 2.11.
2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1 General Installation Notes
2.1.1 Refer to Figure 1 (and Figure 2 for optional
reverse-pulse collector) for the general arrangement and
Figure 5 for the control line schematic. Select a location
where compressed air and electrical service are available.
The cabinet location must comply with OSHA and local
safety codes. Allow for full access to all doors and service
areas and for efficient handling of large parts. Provide
enough clearance in front of the dust collector to remove
the dust drawer without tipping. Ideally, locate the blast
machine directly behind the cabinet with the blast hose
connection toward the cabinet. The reclaimer may be
rotated on the blast machine to make hose connections
with as few bends as possible. Determine the best
location for all components and position them before
making compressed air connections, electrical
connections, and attaching flex hose.
2.1.2Refer to the dust collector owner’s manual to set
up the dust collector and prepare it for operation.
2.2 Assemble Blast Machine and Reclaimer
2.2.1 Apply adhesive-backed strip gasket to the top of
the flange on the blast machine. Punch out an opening
at each bolt hole.
2.2.2 If the optional storage segment is used, place it
on the blast machine. The access door should be on the
bottom, and rotated to allow access to the door. Bolt into
place. Apply adhesive-backed gasket to the top flange
as described in Section 2.2.1.
2.2.3 Use a lift, raise the reclaimer over the blast
machine assembly, and lower it in place. Attach with
fasteners provided.
WARNING
Do not work under the reclaimer while it is
hanging from the lifting device. Severe injury or
death could occur if the reclaimer is released
before it is secured to the blast machine.
2.3 Support the Blast Machine
2.3.1 Use chains cables or other means to temporarily
support the blast machine and reclaimer during final
assembly.
2.4 Connect Conveying Hose
2.4.1 Connect the smaller diameter, light-lined, flexible
conveying hose between the cabinet hopper transition and
reclaimer inlet adaptor, and connect the larger diameter
hose between the reclaimer outlet and dust collector inlet.
It is easier to slip the hose over the adaptor and create a
tighter seal if the first two or three inches of wire are
removed from the inside of the hose. Use care not to
damage the hose. Clamp flex hose securely in position
with worm clamps provided. NOTE: The wire helps
dissipate static electricity in the conveying hose, and also
helps ground each segment. In order for the hose wire to
dissipate static electricity, the wire must touch the metal of
each segment.
2.5 Connect Blow-Off Hose
2.5.1 Attach the 1/2" blow-off hose coming from the
cabinet hopper, to the compatible fitting on the blast
machine piping, between the air filter and pressure
regulator. Refer to the schematic in Figure 5.
2.6 Connect Blast Hose
WARNING
Hose disconnection while under pressure could
cause serious injury or death. Use safety lockpins and safety cables on all coupling
connections to help prevent hose couplings
from accidental disconnection while under
pressure. Lock-pins and safety cables are listed
under Optional Accessories in Section 9.1.
2.6.1 Connect the blast hose from the cabinet hopper
to the coupling at the bottom of the blast machine. Make
sure coupling gaskets are in place and couplings are
secured with safety lock-pins.
2.7 Attach Blast Machine Exhaust Hose
2.7.1 Screw the male end of the exhaust hose into the
1" coupling in the hose adaptor plate, located on the
cabinet hopper, turning the hose as required. Connect
the female swivel end to the male adaptor on the blast
machine outlet valve.
Area within broken lines is
mounted on the cabinet
3/8 Ply Tubing
To the 1" coupling in hose
adaptor plate, located on
1/8 Urethane Tubing
Pilot Regulator
1/8 Urethane Tubing
Control-Line Filer
Outlet Valve
Male Adaptor
Exhaust Hose
Assembly
cabinet hopper
Sentinel-R Metering Valve
Figure 5
2.8 Connect Urethane Control Tubing
2.8.1 Uncoil the 1/8" urethane control tubing. The end
of each tubing is numbered 1, 2 or 3. Connect the tubing
to the adaptor with the corresponding number on the
pressure regulator, piping, and 4-way air valve. Refer to
the schematic in Figure 5 to confirm the connections.
2.9 Connect Compressed Air Supply Line(s)
WARNING
Failure to observe the following before
connecting the equipment to the compressed
air source could cause serious injury or death
from the sudden release of compressed air.
• Lockout and tagout the compressed air supply.
• Bleed the compressed air supply line.
2.9.1 Apply thread sealant to the male threads of an
air fitting that is compatible with the air supply hose
fitting, as noted in Section 2.9.2, and install it onto the 1-
NPT air filter located at the blast machine inlet, as
shown in Figure 6. Note that the style of connection
shown in Figure 6 is for reference only.
In
Foot Pedal
In
Out
4-Way Valve
1/8 Urethane Tubing
Air Filter
Compressed Air Inlet
Blow-off Nozzle
WARNING
If twist-on type air hose couplings are used,
they must be secured by safety pins or wires to
prevent accidental disconnection while under
pressure. Hose disconnection while under
pressure could cause serious injury.
To avoid the risk of injury from compressed air,
install an isolation valve and bleed-off valve
where the air supply is tapped into the
compressed air system. This enables
depressurization of the compressed-air lines
before performing maintenance.
2.9.2 Install an isolation valve at the air source to
enable depressurization for service, and connect a 1" ID
or larger air line from the air source to the air filter on the
blast machine. A smaller diameter hose may reduce
blasting efficiency.
2.9.3 Refer to the dust collector owner’s manual and
connect a compressed-air line to the pulse manifold.
2.10 Ground Cabinet
2.10.1 To prevent static electricity build up, attach an
external grounded wire from an earth ground to the
grounding lug on the left rear of the cabinet.
2.11 Connect Electrical Service
Shorting electrical components could result in
serious electrical shocks, or equipment
damage. Electrical power must be locked out
and tagged out before performing any electrical
work. All electrical work or any work done
inside a control panel or junction box must be
performed by a qualified electrician, and
comply with applicable codes.
WARNING
WARNING
All wiring external to the cabinet is provided by the user
to comply with local electrical codes.
2.11.1 Single-Phase Wiring
2.11.1.1 Standard 300 cfm 600 cfm cabinets and dust
collectors are 115-volt single phase. Incoming power to
the cabinet is supplied by a U-ground plug; plug it into a
115-volt outlet.
WARNING
Do not use electrical adaptors that eliminate
the ground prong on 115 volt plugs. Doing so
could cause electric shock and equipment
damage.
2.11.1.2 Refer to the wiring schematic in Figure 7 and
wire the dust collector motor per instruction on the motor
data-plate, to the junction box mounted on the cabinet.
When wired as noted in Figure 7, the dust collector
exhauster motor will start when the cabinet light switch
is turned ON, and stop when the switch is turned OFF.
2.11.2 Three-Phase Wiring
NOTE: a wiring schematic is packed inside the cabinet’s
control panel. After wiring is completed, keep a copy of
the schematic with the manual for future reference and
for electrical replacement parts.
2.11.2.1 Refer to the wiring schematic stowed inside the
control panel mounted on the cabinet and wire from the
users disconnect to the panel and from the panel to the
dust collector motor, per instruction on the motor dataplate.
Figure 7
115 VOLT, 1PH WIRING FOR CABINET AND DUST COLLECTOR MOTOR
2.11.2.2 Check the amperage on initial start up; if the
motor draws excessive amperage, gradually close the
dust collector damper, located on the inlet on CDC dust
collectors, and on the exhauster outlet on RPC and RPH
dust collectors, until the amperage is within the
specifications shown on the motor plate.
2.11.3 Check Motor Rotation
2.11.3.1 After wiring is completed, observe the warning
that follows and check the motor rotation. To check
rotation, turn the On-Off switch ON and quickly turn it
OFF, causing the motor to rotate slowly. Look through the
slots in the motor fan housing where rotation of the fan
can easily be observed. Proper rotation is indicated by
the arrow on the exhauster housing; the fan should
rotate toward the exhauster outlet. If it rotates in reverse,
change the wires as noted on the motor plate to reverse
rotation.
WARNING
Do not look into the exhauster outlet while the
paddle wheel is turning. Injury to the eye or
face could occur from objects being ejected
from the exhauster.
2.12 Anchor Blast Machine
2.12.1 Anchor holes are located in the blast machine
leg pads. When all the components are in their
permanent position, remove the temporary supports and
anchor through the holes to secure the machine to the
floor.
2.13 Cabinet Air-Inlet Damper, Refer to Figure 8
2.13.1 The air-inlet damper is located on the top of the
cabinet and must be set to match the cabinet
dimensions and reclaimer size. The air-damper was
preset prior to shipment; confirm the initial setting as
noted below.
2.13.2 The label on the damper show the settings in
degrees. The initial setting should align the handle as
noted below.
65 w/ 600 .......................... align handle to 30 degrees
2.14.1 Insert a section of 3/8 tubing into the automatic
drain at the bottom of the compressed-air filter and place
the other end into a pail. When the filter automatically
drains, the water will drain into the pail.
2.14.2 Position the foot pedal on the floor at the front of
the cabinet or on the foot shelf on ergonomic models.
2.14.3 A package of five view-window cover-lenses is
supplied with the cabinet. Install a cover lens per
Section 7.2. When the cover lens becomes pitted or
frosted, replace it.
3.0 FIELD INSTALLED ACCESSORIES
3.1 Aluminum Oxide Kit
3.1.1 An optional aluminum oxide kit is available
factory installed or may be field installed later.
Filed-installed (or replacement factory installed) kits
consist of black rubber curtains with grommets, curtain
hardware, boron carbide nozzle and light-lined flex
hose. If the existing flex hose is in good condition,
reserve the new hose for future replacement.
3.2 Curtain Installation
3.2.1 Match curtains to corresponding wall and doors.
3.2.2 Front and rear walls: Position the curtain on
the wall to be protected. Using the curtains as
templates, mark each mounting point through the
grommet holes along the upper edge of the curtain.
NOTE: When laying out the attachment points, the
upper edge of the rear curtain should be below the
bottom edge of the air duct partition. Remove the
curtains, and drill a .187" (3/16") diameter hole at each
point marked. Install the curtains using the fasteners
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est
provided (machine screw, 11/16 OD flat washer, lock
washer and nut) at each grommet. The flat washer is
used between the screw head and the rubber curtain
grommet on all curtains.
3.2.3Doors: Using protectors against the curtains
and outer doors, clamp the door curtains in place.
NOTE: When laying out the attachment points, the
upper edges of the door curtains should be even with
the outer edges of the door’s sound proofing panel.
Insert a #10 self-drilling screw with an 11/16 OD flat
washer through the grommet holes. Use a screw gun
with a 5/16" socket to drill and thread the screws
through the door’s inner wall at each grommet.
3.2.4 Ergo Side Extensions: Position the curtain on
the wall to be protected. Use the curtain as a template
and mark the top mounting point through the grommet.
Remove the curtain, and drill a .187" (3/16") diameter
hole at each point marked. Install the curtains using the
fasteners provided (machine screw, 11/16 OD flat
washer, lock washer and nut) at each grommet. The flat
washer is used between the screw head and the rubber
curtain grommet on all curtains. After the curtain is hung,
mark and drill the cabinet and attach the lower
grommets in like manner.
3.3 Manometer
The optional manometer kit is listed in Section 9.1.
3.3.1 Consistent static pressure is necessary for
precise media separation, as the reclaimer's efficiency is
achieved by a centrifugal balance of air flow, particle
weight, and size. The manometer measures static
pressure. Reclaimer static pressure is set by adjusting
the dust collector damper. Refer to Section 5.3 to adjust
static pressure. Refer to Section 5.7 for manometer
instructions.
3.4 Armrest
3.4.1 Assemble the armrest and mounting brackets as
shown in Figure 9.
3.4.2 Position the assembly so the armrest is about
even with the bottom of the arm-port opening. Mark one
hole location on the front of the cabinet at each
mounting bracket.
3.4.3Drill a 3/8" hole at both locations and mount the
armrest using 5/16 cap screw, washers and nuts. Install
the bolts from inside the cabinet to protect the threads
from abrasion, should the armrest need to be removed
at a later date.
5/16 x 1" Cap Screw,
Flat Washer, Lock
Washer and Nut
3/8 x 1" Cap Screw
and Lock Washer
Armr
Figure 9
3.4.4 Match drill the remaining four bracket holes and
install the remaining fasteners.
3.4.5Loosen the fasteners on the slotted bracket and
raise or lower the armrest to a comfortable position.
3.5 Turntable with Workcar and Track
3.5.1 Components of the turntable and track
assembly are shown in Figure 10. The assembly
consists of:
1. The inside track assembly, which is placed inside
the cabinet.
2. The hinged track extension attaches to the support
table, and swings up to clear the door.
3. The track support table.
4. Turntable and workcar assembly.
NOTE: The track may be placed on either side of the
cabinet, allowing entry through either door. When
installing the inside track, place it so the stops are
opposite the entry door.