Cold Jet AERO2 PLT 60 Operator's Manual

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PLT 60

Operator Manual

Original Instructions [English] September 2019

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Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1

Safety .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

PLT 60 System Description .............................................................................................................................7

Operations ........................................................................................................................................................17

Cold Jet CONNECT™ ........................................................................................................................................33

Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................................35

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................39

EU Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................................41

Technical Schematics......................................................................................................................................43

Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................50

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System Identication

Locate the tag(s) for this machine and record the information provided in the spaces below. To view

documentation for your machine, scan the QR code:

QR Code

Data Plate

ASSEMBLY No. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

SERIAL No. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ELECTRICAL No. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

AC VOLTS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PHASE _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FREQUENCY ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

AMPS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MAX OPERATION PRESSURE ______________________________________________________________________________________

MOTOR KW _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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SCCR _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Supplier Responsible for the Equipment:

Cold Jet, LLC
455 Wards Corner Road
Loveland, Ohio 45140 USA
Phone: [phone]

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 dierent 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 PLT 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 SureFlow 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.

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 35).
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

) supplied with the delivery of dry ice and

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follow all the recommendations and guidelines listed therein.

Operate the blaster in a well-ventilated work area with continuous CO

-level monitoring. The eects

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of CO2 are entirely independent of the eects of oxygen deciency. Therefore, CO2 concentrations

at 3-5% causes headaches, fast breathing and discomfort while higher concentrations may cause
unconsciousness, suocation 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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conned room/space.

Electrostatic Discharge

Dry ice blasting may create electrostatic discharge(s). This machine is tted with eective
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.

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Safety Labels

The symbols used on the machine were developed by the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) and are dened below. These symbols may include yellow warnings triangles,
blue mandatory action circles or red prohibited action circles.

Symbol Denition

General Warning

Cold Temperature Warning

Pressurized Material Ejection Hazards

Electrostatic Discharge Warning

Asphyxiation Warning

Wear protective gloves

Wear hearing protection

Wear eye protection

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

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Symbol Denition

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 qualied personnel

should operate the PLT 60.

WARNING Ensure adequate ventilation when operating this equipment to prevent the

build-up of carbon dioxide gas. If used indoors or other conned space, a CO
detector should be used to monitor for excessive unsafe levels of CO2 gas and
provide a suitable warning.

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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 may
adversely aect the safety of the machine.

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 (PPE).

WARNING Do not direct the blast stream 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.

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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 2.4
inches (60 mm) above the ground.

WARNING Always switch o the main disconnecting switch, or unplug the blaster power

cord when leaving the machine unattended.

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PLT 60 System Description

The PLT 60 will be supplied with the Performance Kit. This applicator kit is as follows:

y 3/4 in or 1 in Performance Applicator
y Performance nozzle
y Nozzle handle
y 1 in air supply hose 25 ft (7.62 meters)
y 3/4 in or 1 in Hybrid-Flex blast hose 20 ft (6.09 meters)
y Hose carrier
y Hose wrap

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PLT 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

Air Hose

Blast Hose

38.75 x 18.98 x 45.03 in (98.43 x 48.21 x 114.38 cm)

233 lb (105.69 kg)

3 mm dry ice pellets

60 lb (27 kg)

110/230 VAC (50/60 Hz) = AMPS 4.3

40-250 psi (2.8 - 17.2 bar)

50-165 cfm at 80 psi (1.4-4.7m3/min at 5.5 bar)

1 in (25 mm) straight-through

35-250 psi (2.4-17.2 bar)

0-6 lb/min (0-2.7 kg/min)

1in (25.4 mm) Air Supply Hose

¾ in (19 mm) Advanced combination material ex hose

1in (25.4 mm) Advanced combination material ex hose

Applicator

Control/Display

Communication

Integration
(Optional)

Noise Level

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 90 dB(A) up to 130 dB(A)

Note: The PLT 60 has many features such as nozzle selection, air pressure settings and hose sizes.

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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PLT 60 Components

Hopper Lid

Power Button

Emergency Stop

HMI Screen

Rotary Encoder Dial

Control Cable Connection

Power Supply Connection

Blast Hose Connection

Static Ground Reel

Parking Brake

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Performance Applicator Components

Nozzle

Applicator Controls

Blast Hose Connection

Applicator Control Cable

Lights

Trigger

Trigger Safety

Performance Applicator Nozzles

There are several dierent styles of nozzles, depending on the application the PLT 60 was ordered
for. The tables below can be used to help with initial settings as you set up the PLT 60 for operation.
Specialty nozzles are available on request.

Low and Standard Flow Nozzles

These straight nozzles have standard air consumption rate of 100 cfm or less at 80 psi.

Nozzle Air Consumption Blast Swath Dry Ice Feed rate Length Material

106S.6

110S.6

123S.7

310S.5

312S1

323S1

312S2

50cfm @ 80psi

1.4m3/min @ 5.5 bar

50cfm @ 80psi

1.4m3/min @ 5.5 bar

50cfm @ 80psi

3

1.4m

/min @ 5.5 bar

100cfm @ 80psi

2.8m3/min @ 5.5 bar

100cfm @ 80psi

3

/min @ 5.5 bar

2.8m

100cfm @ 80psi

2.8m3/min @ 5.5 bar

100cfm @ 80psi

2.8m3/min @ 5.5 bar

0.6 in

(1.5 cm)

0.6 in

(1.5 cm)

0.7 in

(1.8 cm)

0.45 in

(1.1 cm)

1 in

(2.5 cm)

1 in

(2.5 cm)

1.8 in

(4.6 cm)

1-3 lbs/min

0.5-1.4 kg/min

1-3 lbs/min

0.5-1.4 kg/min

1-3 lbs/min

0.5-1.4 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

6 in

(15.2 cm)

10 in

(25.4 cm)

23 in

(58.4 cm)

10 in

(25.4 cm)

12 in

(30.5 cm)

23 in

(58.4 cm)

12 in

(30.5 cm)

Anodized

Aluminum

Anodized

Aluminum

Anodized

Aluminum

Aluminum

Aluminum

Aluminum

Aluminum

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Specialty Nozzles

These nozzles have various congurations for special applications and operation.

Nozzle Air Consumption Blast Swath Dry Ice Feed rate Length Material

112HK

114P.5

307A135V.8

307A45H1

307A90H.8

307A90V1

308A45H.8

308A45V.8

309A45H.8

317A90H1

509C

70cfm @ 80psi

2.0m3/min @ 5.5 bar

70cfm @ 80psi

2.0m3/min @ 5.5 bar

100cfm @ 80psi

3

/min @ 5.5 bar

2.8m

100cfm @ 80psi

3

/min @ 5.5 bar

2.8m

100cfm @ 80psi

2.8m3/min @ 5.5 bar

100cfm @ 80psi

2.8m3/min @ 5.5 bar

100cfm @ 80psi

2.8m3/min @ 5.5 bar

100cfm @ 80psi

2.8m3/min @ 5.5 bar

120cfm @ 80psi

3

/min @ 5.5 bar

3.4m

100cfm @ 80psi

2.8m3/min @ 5.5 bar

150cfm @ 80psi

4.3m3/min @ 5.5 bar

0.25 in

(0.6 cm)

0.25 in

(0.6 cm)

0.75 in

(1.9 cm)

1 in

(2.5 cm)

0.75 in

(1.9 cm)

1 in

(2.5 cm)

0.75 in

(1.9 cm)

0.75 in

(1.9 cm)

0.75 in

(1.9 cm)

1 in

(2.5 cm)

N/A

1-3 lbs/min

0.5-1.4 kg/min

1-3 lbs/min

0.5-1.4 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

3-5 lbs/min

1.4-2.3 kg/min

2-4 lbs/min

0.9-1.8 kg/min

3-5 lbs/min

1.4-2.3 kg/min

12 x 2 in

(30.5 x 5.1 cm)

10.3 in

(26.2 cm)

7.3 X 6.3 in

(18.6 x 16 cm)

7.3 x 5 in

(18.6 x 12.7 cm)

7 x 5.3 in

(17.8 x 13.5 cm)

7.3 x 7 in

186 x 178 mm

7.7 x 3.5 in

(19.6 x 8.9 cm)

7.7 x 3.5 in

(19.6 x 8.9 cm)

8.9 x 4 in

(22.6 x 10.2 cm)

16.6 x 3.4 in

(42.2 x 8.6 cm)

9 in

(22.9 cm)

Polymer

Coated SST

Polymer

Polymer

Coated SST

Polymer

Coated SST

Polymer

Coated SST

Polymer

Coated SST

Polymer

Coated SST

Polymer

Coated SST

Aluminum

Polymer

Coated SST

Multi

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