OPERATOR MANUAL
Original Instructions
Aero V
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CONTENTS
SAFETY GUIDELINES 1
General Safety Requirements 1
Electrostatic Discharge 2
CO2 Safety 2
COMPONENT GUIDE 3
Specifications 3
Unit Operation 8
Maintenance 12
Troubleshooting 13
CONTACTING COLD JET 15
APPENDIX A: BLAST AIR QUALITY 17
Plant Air (Central Compressed Air System) 17
Using Portable Air (85 - 500 hp / 64 - 373 kw) 18
SYMBOL GLOSSARY 19
Yellow Warning Triangle/Black Graphical Symbols 20
Blue Mandatory Action Circle/White Graphical Symbols 21
Red Circle-With-Slash/Black Graphical Symbols 22
Other Symbols 22
WARRANTY 23
INDEX 25
SECTION 1
SAFETY GUIDELINES
The Aero V is safe and easy to operate; however, certain precautions must be followed during its
use. To understand all the necessary precautions, you must read the entire Aero V manual before
operating the unit.
The Aero V should only be operated by authorized and trained personnel.
IN THIS SECTION
General Safety Requirements. . . . . . . 1
Electrostatic Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . 2
CO2 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Always wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, gloves, and 32+NRR ear
plugs and ear muffs.
Always operate the Aero V with protective clothing to cover all exposed skin.
Always direct the blast stream in a safe direction. Never direct the blast stream at yourself or others.
Never use a wire tie to hold the applicator trigger in the ON position. Doing so violates safety
regulations, can damage the applicator and voids warranty coverage of the applicator.
Always turn source air OFF and bleed down the system before disconnecting the air supply hose.
Always turn source air OFF and remove the applicator control line before removing the blast hose.
Always follow all of the governing codes of your local/national body.
Always ensure the finger guard over the feeder exhaust port is installed. The finger guard on the
feeder protects from a potential personal injury site located inside the Aero V.
Always ensure all chain guards and panels are installed before operating.
Only operate the Aero V at or below the recommended hose or blasting unit pressure levels.
Always ensure the blast hose is free of kinks.
Always ensure that both ends of all hoses are properly attached and tightened before
pressurizing any hoses.
Always electrostatic ground the material being cleaned.
Always ensure hoses and tubes are free of nicks and gouges.
Always repair any damage to the Aero V before attempting to start or operate the unit.
Always ensure the ventilation holes are free of obstruction.
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ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
Static discharge may ignite flammables.
Electrostatic discharge can be hazardous to the operator and the equipment. The static charge of
CO2 varies with the amount of dry ice and humidity present.
GROUND THE MATERIAL BEING CLEANED
Always ground the material being cleaned to assure safe operation while blasting.
1. Know your environment.
• Electrostatic buildup changes as humidity levels change and will vary by location.
Electrostatic discharge is higher at low humidity levels and occurs most often during
winter.
2. Attach static bond cable.
• To minimize electrostatic buildup between the part being cleaned and the
applicator, attach the static bond cable between the target surface and the blast hose
connection or to an electrically conductive supporting structure. Use a conductivity
tester for confirmation.
3. Plug into a grounded power outlet.
• This step is critical for electrostatic dissipation. If the ground is not connected, a
charge may build up on the unit or the applicator.
CO2 SAFETY
• The Aero V uses solid state carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 is nontoxic, non-corrosive and
nonconductive. It is approved by the FDA and USDA.
• Solid CO2 is extremely cold (-109 °F/-78 °C). Always protect skin from direct contact with
CO2 pellets, nuggets or slices. Direct contact with skin or eyes quickly causes tissue damage.
• Vapor CO2 can displace the oxygen from any breathing environment rapidly. Only operate
the Aero V with a proper ventilation system that maintains the concentration levels of the
governing codes of your local/national body.
• Always review and observe all safety guidelines when using materials that displace oxygen.
• All operators and supervisors should familiarize themselves with the literature on the
physiological characteristics of CO2 before using the Aero V. The information can be
obtained from the governing codes of your local/national body.
• Always use a CO2 monitoring device when using the Aero V in a confined space.
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Weight (empty)
182 lbs (83 kg)
Dimensions
28" x 17" x 32" (71 cm x 43 cm x 83 cm)
Dry Ice Capacity
30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Variable Feed Rate
0 - 3 lbs/min (0 – 1.4 kg/min)
Power Requirements
100 - 140 volts AC Phase (50/60 Hz) 8.2 A
200 - 240 volts AC Phase (50/60 Hz) 4.1 A
Feeder Drive
1/2 HP, AC Motor 1,750 RPM
Blast Pressure Range
20 - 140 PSI (1.4 – 9.7 bar)
SECTION 2
COMPONENT GUIDE
The Aero V is designed with you in mind. Its unrivaled innovation and unmatched performance,
based on years of customer input, saves you real time and real money. The Aero V is simply the
most powerful and efficient dry ice cleaning system ever made. It is blazingly fast, remarkably
economical, and environmentally responsible.
IN THIS SECTION
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unit Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting. . . . 13
SPECIFICATIONS
Required compressed airflow volume depends on the nozzle being used. Most Cold Jet nozzles need
50 - 180 cfm (1.4 - 5.1 m3/min) at 80 PSI (5.5 bar) blast pressure.
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dry ice pellet loading lid
sliding top lid
control panel (see p. 6)
hose hangers
whip check cables
nozzle hangers
front panel (see p. 5)
brakes
FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW
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blast pressure control
air supply connector
bleed valve
quick connect- blast hose
connector
blast cable connector
whip check cable
FRONT PANEL
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power switch
dry ice feed rate control
blast readiness indicator
light
incoming air pressure
disable blast button
hour meter
CONTROL PANEL
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