New Pig AEROSOLV XL Instructions Manual

Instructions for:

AEROSOLV® XL CA-Compliant
Can Puncturing System

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AEROSOL
CAN RECYCLING

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OPERATION

USING THE AEROSOLV SYSTEM:

WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHILE OPERATING AEROSOLV.

INSERT AEROSOL CAN

Insert aerosol can, NOZZLE END DOWN,
into housing sleeve, so that shoulder of
can rests on gasket. For 1” “mini-cans”,
push shoulder of can beyond gasket. Be
sure to remove cap from aerosol can prior
to insertion.

LOWER TOP PLATE

Lower the sliding top plate and FIRMLY
engage against plastic sleeve or bottom
of “jumbo” can. TIGHTEN lock knob.

PUSH HANDLE DOWN

Push handle down firmly until
completely depressed and HOLD IN
PLACE while can releases initial
pressure and contents. Allow the
contents of the can to drain into the
collection drum (about 20 seconds).

For safety, after removing the last
punctured can, lower sliding top to rest
on plastic sIeeve and tighten lock knob
to seal collection drum. For “jumbo”
cans, replace plastic sleeve prior to
lowering sliding top plate.

MAINTENANCE TIPS:

Thread into 2" bung, rotate
clock wise until ground support
plate firmly engages drum rim.

PUNCTURING UNIT

Thread directly to 3/4"
bung of drum.

FILTER

Attach ring terminal of Anti-
Static Wire to brass screw on
Ground Support Plate of
Puncturing Unit.

Attach other end of Anti-Static
Wire to any nearby confirmed
ground source, ex. metal pipe.

*OSHA requires that liquid
storage vessels be grounded
to prevent static.

ANTI-STATIC WIRE

Always operate outdoors or in a well ventilated area.

INSTALLATION

When puncturing “jumbo” cans, remove
white plastic sleeve from housing, then insert
can as pictured.

The first and only aerosol can recycling technology to be verified by

the joint U.S. EPA and California EPA Environmental Technology

Verification program (ETV).

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PUNCTURING UNIT

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Periodic cleaning and lubrication of the puncture pin

will assure years of trouble-free use. With constant,
heavy usage, the puncture pin should be cleaned and
lubricated once a month.

To clean or replace puncture pin, remove bridge pin at
uppermost point of handle. Entire handle mechanism and
puncture pin can be removed.

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Gasket deterioration will occur when venting aerosol
paints and aggressive solvents, requiring periodic
gasket replacement. To assure proper seal during
usage, check gaskets frequently and replace as
required.

To replace gasket: remove plastic sleeve, pull out old gasket,
fold and insert new gasket, press into place.

FILTER

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Replace Activated Carbon Cartridge after every 750

cans punctured. Remove spent Activated Cartridge by
turning counter-clockwise while holding lower
Coalescing Cartridge in place.

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Replace entire lter every 9 months or after
puncturing 2250 spent aerosol cans.

USING THE AEROSOLV SYSTEM:

INSERT AEROSOL CAN

Insert aerosol can, NOZZLE END DOWN,
into housing sleeve, so that shoulder of
can rests on gasket. For 1” “mini-cans”,
push shoulder of can beyond gasket. Be
sure to remove cap from aerosol can prior
to insertion.

When puncturing “jumbo” cans, remove
white plastic sleeve from housing, then insert
can as pictured.

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LOWER TOP PLATE

Lower the sliding top plate and FIRMLY
engage against plastic sleeve or bottom
of “jumbo” can. TIGHTEN lock knob.

AEROSOL
CAN RECYCLING

®

®

OPERATION

Always operate outdoors or in a well ventilated area.

WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHILE OPERATING AEROSOLV.

PUNCTURING UNIT

Thread into 2" bung, rotate
clock wise until ground support
plate firmly engages drum rim.

INSTALLATION

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The first and only aerosol can recycling technology to be verified by

the joint U.S. EPA and California EPA Environmental Technology

Verification program (ETV).

FILTER

Thread directly to 3/4"
bung of drum.

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ANTI-STATIC WIRE

Attach ring terminal of Anti­Static Wire to brass screw on
Ground Support Plate of
Puncturing Unit.

Attach other end of Anti-Static
Wire to any nearby confirmed
ground source, ex. metal pipe.

*OSHA requires that liquid
storage vessels be grounded
to prevent static.

PUSH HANDLE DOWN

Push handle down firmly until
completely depressed and HOLD IN
PLACE while can releases initial
pressure and contents. Allow the
contents of the can to drain into the
collection drum (about 20 seconds).

For safety, after removing the last
punctured can, lower sliding top to rest
on plastic sIeeve and tighten lock knob
to seal collection drum. For “jumbo”
cans, replace plastic sleeve prior to
lowering sliding top plate.

MAINTENANCE TIPS:

PUNCTURING UNIT

Periodic cleaning and lubrication of the puncture pin

•

will assure years of trouble-free use. With constant,
heavy usage, the puncture pin should be cleaned and
lubricated once a month.

To clean or replace puncture pin, remove bridge pin at
uppermost point of handle. Entire handle mechanism and
puncture pin can be removed.

Gasket deterioration will occur when venting aerosol

•

paints and aggressive solvents, requiring periodic
gasket replacement. To assure proper seal during
usage, check gaskets frequently and replace as
required.

To replace gasket: remove plastic sleeve, pull out old gasket,
fold and insert new gasket, press into place.

FILTER

Replace Activated Carbon Cartridge after every 750

•

cans punctured. Remove spent Activated Cartridge by
turning counter-clockwise while holding lower
Coalescing Cartridge in place.

Replace entire lter every 9 months or after

•

puncturing 2250 spent aerosol cans.

*This is a quick-start guide and does not replace operations manual. Please refer to operations manual for detailed instructions and further information. RMP5134 Rev A ©2017 Aerosolv Incorporated

*This is a quick-start guide and does not replace operations manual. Please refer to operations manual for detailed instructions and further information. RMP5134 Rev A ©2017 Aerosolv Incorporated