Martin Hurricane, Tornado Instructions Manual

Martin® Air Cannon
Maintenance Instructions

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Martin® Hurricane
Air Cannon

Martin® Tornado
Air Cannon

Operator’s Manual

M3747

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MARTIN ENGINEERING HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR: DAMAGE DUE TO
CONTAMINATION OF THE MATERIAL; USER’S FAILURE TO INSPECT, MAINTAIN AND TAKE
REASONABLE CARE OF THE EQUIPMENT; INJURIES OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM USE OR
APPLICATION OF THIS PRODUCT CONTRARY TO INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN. MARTIN ENGINEERING’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT SHOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE.

Observe all safety rules given herein along with owner and Government standards and regulations. Know
and understand lockout/tagout procedures as defined by American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
z244.1-1982, American National Standard for Personnel Protection - Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources -
Minimum Safety Requirements and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Federal
Register, Part IV, 29 CFR Part 1910, Control of Hazardous Energy Source (Lockout/Tagout); Final Rule.

The following symbols may be used in this manual:

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DANGER

Danger: Immediate hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death.

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WARNING

Warning: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in personal injury.

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CAUTION

Caution: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in product or property damages.

IMPORTANT

Important: Instructions that must be followed to ensure proper installation/operation of equipment.

NOTE

Note: General statements to assist the reader.

Table of Contents

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Martin® Hurricane Air Cannon Main Piston Rebuild Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Hurricane Air Cannon Exhaust Valve Rebuild Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Tornado Air Cannon Exhaust Valve Rebuild Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Read entire section before beginning work. All safety
rules defined in your air cannon’s documentation, and
all owner/employer safety rules, must be strictly
followed when installing and servicing this equipment.

Turn off and lock out/tag out air supply and energy
source before blasting air cannon to prevent air
cannon from refilling.

Do not open door/port or enter structure before
turning off compressed air source, locking out
controls, purging line pressure, and venting air from
tank. Opening structure door while cannon is
operational can kill you.

1. Turn off and lock out/tag out energy source according to American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
z244.1-1982 and Federal Register, Volume 54, Number 169, Part IV, 29 CFR Part 1910.

2. Blast air cannon to remove air from tank. If tank has a relief valve, pull ring to make sure air stored in
cannon has been released.

3. Close safety slide gate if equipped with one. If air cannon has an open discharge port, make sure you
are safely isolated from free flowing material or hazards inside the discharge area.

4. Disconnect air lines.

5. Remove bolts from valve assembly.

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6. Remove the valve from tank.

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Bearing Surface

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#166 O-Ring

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7. Remove 1/4-in. bolts that hold basket to exhaust valve.

8. Remove old piston and spring assembly.

9. Inspect bearing surface for excessive wear or stress fractures in the aluminum casting.

10. Remove o-rings and clean all mating surfaces.

All o-ring mating surfaces need to be clean and smooth
for an air tight seal. Apply a small amount of grease to
o-rings to ensure o-rings stay secure in the o-ring
groove during assembly. Make sure o-rings are not
pinched during reassembly.

11. Install new piston and spring into bearing basket.

12. Install o-ring on exhaust valve.

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13. Align bolt holes and install 1/4-in. bolts.

#169 O-Ring

#425 O-Ring

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14. Install bearing basket o-rings.

15. Apply high-temperature grease to discharge tube o-rings.

16. Inspect the interior of the air cannon.

17. Install valve assembly onto discharge tube.

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18. Install compression washers and bolts.

Fill Line

Control Line

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19. Connect air lines and check for leaks.

20. Move the safety slide gate to the open position and install pin.

21. Slowly pressurize the air cannon and check for leaks.

22. Pressurize the air cannon and test fire to make sure all connections are correct.

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Hurricane Air Cannon is now ready for operation. Watch air gauge when cannon is fired.
The needle should drop to “zero” instantly. The exhaust port elbows should be pointing down, so dirt
does not fall into the exhaust valve.

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Martin® Hurricane Air Cannon Main Piston Rebuild Kit, P/N 38426

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Item Description Part No. Qty

1 Spring Bumper Pad 38064 2

2 Compression Spring 35077 1

3 Piston 38022 1

4 Basket 37897 1

5 O-Ring #169 38066 1

6 O-Ring #425 20771-5 2

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