PCS 60
Operator & Maintenance Manual
Original Instructions [English] May 2019
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1
Safety .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
PCS 60 System Package ................................................................................................................................... 6
PCS 60 Data ........................................................................................................................................................7
PCS 60 Components ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Performance Applicator Components .........................................................................................................9
Precision Applicator Components ...............................................................................................................10
Nozzles ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Control Panel and HMI Screens ...................................................................................................................12
Operations ........................................................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting Warnings and Error Codes ............................................................................................27
Cold Jet Connect™ ...........................................................................................................................................29
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................................30
Recommended Spare Parts ..........................................................................................................................34
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................35
EU Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................................36
Schematics ........................................................................................................................................................37
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................43
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System Identication
Locate the tag(s) for this machine and record the information provided in the spaces below. To
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ASSEMBLY No. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
SERIAL No. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ELECTRICAL No. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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PHASE _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FREQUENCY ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
AMPS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Supplier Responsible for the Equipment:
Cold Jet, LLC
455 Wards Corner Road
Loveland, Ohio 45140 USA
Phone: +1-800-777-9101
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Website: www.coldjet.com
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Introduction
About This Manual
This manual should be kept with the machine and be readily accessible to machine operators
and maintenance personnel.
This manual contains information on the safety, transportation, operation, and maintenance of
this machine.
The graphics used in this manual may show machine details that may be dierent than the
actual machine. Components of the machine may have been removed for illustrative purposes
or the continuing improvement of the machine’s design may cause changes that are not
included in this publication.
The owner of this machine is responsible for verifying the operator of this machine is properly
trained and understands the contents of this manual.
About The PCS 60
This machine combines patented technology in a lightweight and compact design that gives
the operator unparalleled control for dry ice cleaning and other applications.
y The Advanced Air-Flow System reduces pressure loss as the air ows straight through
the system which also decreases sublimation and loss of the dry ice particles.
y The Blast Pressure Control System can be regulated digitally from the 7” HMI color
screen on the control panel or certain applicators.
y The Sure Flow System with Dynamic Agitation is designed to keep warm air, moisture,
and debris out of the hopper while keeping the dry ice owing. The level of dry ice
in the hopper can be monitored from the HMI screen of the control panel or certain
applicators.
y The Advanced Direct Drive Feeding System is a two-stage feeding system that improves
feed rate consistency and maximizes dry ice particle integrity.
y The Particle Control System (PCS) allows the operator to control the size of dry ice
particles being blasted from 0.3 mm micro-particles to 3.0 mm pellets. The PCS is
designed to precision-cut dry ice pellets into diamond-shaped particles.
Environmental Impact
Dry ice is a safe, clean, and non-toxic medium approved by the EPA, USDA, and FDA. The
dry ice used in this machine is made from reclaimed CO2 generated from other industrial
processes.
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Safety
General Safety Guidelines
This machine is designed to comply with international design standards and the European
Machinery Directives. Therefore, using the machine does not pose a risk to the operator when
the instructions in this manual are followed carefully. However, certain precautions must be
followed during its use. To understand all the necessary precautions, the machine operator
must read the entire manual before operating or performing maintenance on the machine.
Operation and maintenance should only be performed by authorized and trained personnel.
Below are some basic safety guidelines:
y Follow local governing codes to ensure a minimum standard of safety.
y Wear protective gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection.
y Operate the machine in a well-ventilated work area.
y Follow the prescribed maintenance schedule (see “Maintenance” on page 38).
y Start up and shut down the machine according to the instructions in this manual.
y Do not operate a machine that is damaged or in disrepair.
y Do not store objects on top of machine hopper.
CO2 Safety
This machine uses dry ice (CO2 in solid form). The temperature of dry ice is -78.9°C (-109°F).
Avoid coming into direct contact with dry ice as it may cause severe tissue damage.
Study the material safety data sheet (MSDS) of dry ice (CO
and follow all the recommendations and guidelines listed therein.
Operate the pelletizer in a well-ventilated work area with continuous CO
The eects of CO2 are entirely independent of the eects of oxygen deciency. Therefore,
CO2 concentrations at 3-5% causes headaches, fast breathing and discomfort while higher
concentrations may cause unconsciousness, suocation or respiratory arrest. The legal
exposure limit set by OSHA is a 0.5% average over an 8-hour workday and the acute (15
minute) exposure limit set is 3.0%.
Always use a CO
monitoring/alarm system when working with machinery that emits CO2 in a
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conned room/space.
) supplied with the delivery of dry ice
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-level monitoring.
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Electrostatic Discharge
Dry ice blasting may create electrostatic discharges. This machine is tted with eective
electrostatic dischargers to prevent injury or damage. Also, the machine must be plugged into
a properly grounded electrical outlet.
It is recommended to avoid operating the machine near explosive or ammable material. Also,
use a plastic shovel when handling dry ice to eliminate any additional static electricity.
Safety Labels
The symbols used on the machine were developed by the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) and are dened below. These symbols may include yellow warnings
triangles, blue mandatory action circles, or red prohibited action circles.
Symbol Denition
General Warning
Cold Temperature Warning
Pressurized Material Ejection Hazards
Electrostatic Discharge Warning
Hand Crushing Warning
Asphyxiation Warning
Wear protective gloves.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
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Symbol Denition
Read operator and maintenance manual.
Do not operate without Safeguard Grate/guard in place.
No foreign objects allowed inside machine.
CO2 is in use.
Protective Earth/Ground
Frame/Chassis Terminal
There may be other safety labels or warning signs on the machine that contain additional
information regarding potential safety hazards not explained in this manual. Operators and
maintenance personnel should familiarize themselves with these safety labels and warning
signs.
Replace any safety labels or warning signs if they become damaged, missing, or illegible.
Cautions and Warnings
Please review the following cautions and warnings before operating or performing
maintenance on the machine.
CAUTION Read the instructions before using the machine. Only qualied personnel
should operate the PCS 60.
WARNING Ensure adequate ventilation when operating this equipment to prevent
the build-up of carbon dioxide gas. If used indoors or other conned
space, a CO
levels of CO2 gas, and provide a suitable warning.
detector should be used to monitor for excessive unsafe
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WARNING Ensure that expended dry ice pellet emissions are not in the vicinity of
air ventilation.
WARNING This machine has been designed for use with 3mm dry ice pellets
recommended by Cold Jet. The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals
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WARNING High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must
not be directed at persons, live electrical equipment or the machine
itself.
WARNING Do not use the machine within range of persons unless they wear the
personal protective equipment.
WARNING Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order to clean clothes
or foot-wear.
WARNING High pressure cleaners shall not be used by children or untrained
personnel.
WARNING High pressure hoses, ttings and couplings are important for the safety
of the machine. Use only hoses, ttings and couplings recommended by
Cold Jet.
WARNING To ensure machine safety, use only original spare parts from Cold Jet or
approved by Cold Jet.
WARNING The applicator and applicator hose contain electrical connections. Do not
immerse in water.
WARNING Do not use the machine if a supply cord or important parts of the
machine are damaged, e.g. safety devices, high pressure hoses,
applicator.
WARNING Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous. If an extension cord is
used, it shall be suitable for the environment in which it is used, if used
outdoors the connection has to be kept dry and o the ground. It is
recommended that this is accomplished by means of a cord reel which
keeps the socket at least 60 mm above the ground.
WARNING Always switch o the mains disconnecting switch, or unplug the mains
power cord when leaving the machine unattended.
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PCS 60 System Package
The PCS 60 may be supplied with the Performance Kit or the Precision kit or both depending
on what was ordered. The applicator kits are as follows:
Performance Kit
y 3/4 in or 1in Performance Applicator
y Performance nozzle
y Nozzle handle
y 1in Air supply hose 25 ft (7.62 meters)
y 3/4 in or 1in Hybrid-Flex blast hose 20 ft (6.09 meters)
y Hose carrier
y Hose wrap
y Static Bond Cable and Collar
Precision Kit
y 1/2 in Precision Applicator
y 2 precision nozzles
y 1in Air supply hose 25 ft (7.62 meters)
y 1/2 in Hybrid-Flex blast hose 20 ft (6.09 meters)
y Hose carrier
y Hose Wrap
y Static Bond Cable and Collar
Unpacking the PCS 60 System
This machine has been assembled and tested as one unit prior to shipment. Follow the steps
below to inspect and unpack the machine from the shipping container.
1. Examine the shipping container for any damages that may have occurred during
transport.
2. Remove the machine, recyclable box(es) that contain accessories, and the packaging
can be recycled.
3. Examine the machine for any external damage that may have occurred during
transport.
4. Remove the back housing of the machine and examine the machine for any internal
damage that may have occurred during transport.
Refer to the packing slip for a list of the components shipped with the machine. Contact
Cold Jet if any damage has occurred to the shipping container or the machine (see “Contact
Information” on page 43).
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PCS 60 Data
Dimensions
Weight
Blast Medium
Hopper Capacity
Power
Requirement
Air Supply Pressure
Range
Air Flow Range
Air Flow Path
Blast Pressure
Range
Variable Feed Rate
Variable Particle
Size
38.75 x 18.98 x 45.03 in (984.33 x 482.21 x 1143.82 mm)
251 lb (113.85 kg)
3 mm dry ice pellets
60 lb (27 kg)
110/220 VAC (50/60 Hz)
40-145 psi (2.8-10 bar)
12-100 cfm at 80 psi (0.33-2.83 m3/min at 5.5 bar)
¾ in (19 mm) straight-through
20-145 psi (1.4-10 bar)
0-4 lb/min (0-1.8 kg/min)
3 mm to 0.3 mm (PCS included)
Air Hose
Blast Hose
Applicator
Control/Display
Communication
Integration
(Optional)
Noise Level
1in (25.4 mm) Air Supply Hose
½ in (12.7 mm) Advanced combination material ex hose (low ow)
¾ in (19 mm) Advanced combination material ex hose (medium ow)
1in (25.4 mm) Advanced combination material ex hose (standard)
½ in (12.7 mm) Precision Applicator with on/o; air only; light control
¾ in (19 mm) Performance Applicator with on/o; air only; light control
1in (25.4 mm) Performance Applicator with on/o; air only; light control
7 in (17.7 cm) LCD screen with rotary encoder dial
IoT connectivity via a cellular 3G/LTE Global and Cold Jet Connect™
Automation/Integration capable with PLC controlled system (Modbus
protocol) by utilizing the optional Integration Kit
Noise level 60 dB(A) up to 130 dB(A)
The PCS 60 has many features such as Nozzle selection, air pressure settings, hose
sizes and pellet size. The material or materials and surrounding environment will also
be key to actual sound pressure levels at the machine or the blast area.
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PCS 60 Components
Hopper Lid
Power Button
Emergency Stop
HMI Screen
Rotary Encoder Dial
Power Supply Connection
Blast Cable Connection
Blast Hose Connection
Static Ground Reel
Safeguard Grate
Supply Air Connection
Hopper Lid
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Performance Applicator Components
Standard Nozzle
Applicator Controls
Blast Hose Connection
Applicator Control Cable
Lights
Trigger
Trigger Safety
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