Shark 4-011201S, 4-011211S Operator's Manual
SANDBLAST
SYSTEM
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 3
Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................... 3
General Operating Techniques...................................................................................................... 4
Sandblasting Material ................................................................................................................... 4
Component Identification .............................................................................................................. 5
Sandblaster, Exploded View, #4-011201, #4-011217 .................................................................... 6
Sandblaster, Exploded View, #4-011211, #4-011216 .................................................................... 7
Sandblaster Exploded View #4-011201, #4-011211, #4-011216, #4-011217, Parts List ............... 8
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 9
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................10
Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Date of Purchase ____________________________
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to
the sandblast system. You should record both serial number and
date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
Sandblast System Manual • Form #97-612 • Revised 3/06
SANDBLAST SYSTEM
WARNING
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark Sandblast System.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the 4-011201S and 4-011211S systems. All information
in this manual is based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing.
Shark, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any
time without incurring any obligation.
The Shark Sandblast System is designed to inject sand
into a stream of water created by a high pressure washer.
The pressure washer, in conjunction with the Sandblast
System, acts as a vacuum to draw the sand into a mixing chamber and propel it at a velocity sufficient to become abrasive to the surface being cleaned. Many types
of abrasive material can be used with a Shark
Sandblaster — sand, glass beads, walnut chips, lead
shot and more —making your sandblaster a versatile
unit for cleaning and etching most types of surfaces.
The Shark Water Sandblaster has benefits over other
methods of surface preparation. First, using water instead
of air, allows for more effective removal of rust from surfaces with cavities. Air impacts dust particles in the cavities, while water flushes all foreign material away. Water
does not create the dust and noise pollution generally
associated with air driven sandblasters.
Another advantage is the ability to use the pressure
washer to coat the surface being sandblasted with rust
inhibitors, leaving a rust free surface ready for painting.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this Shark pressure washer. Warning information should be emphasized and understood. If the operator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings shall be read to and discussed with
the operator in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
CAUTION
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
WARNING
USE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING WHEN
OPERATING.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instructions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thoroughly. Failure to follow instructions could cause malfunction
of the machine and result in
death, serious bodily injury and/
or property damage.
2. Eye safety devices must be
worn when using this equipment.
3. Never point sandblaster at any
part of your body.
4. Check your machine nozzle
size before using. The sandblast wand assembly comes
equipped with a 0° #6 nozzle.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach sand hose assembly to sand pot, or sand
probe (whichever is applicable) by pushing together,
then twisting air hose coupling. Attach other end of
sand hose to sand wand assembly.
2. Attach sand wand and spray gun to the pressure
washer hose using teflon tape on threads to prevent
leakage.
3. Fill sand pot or insert sand probe into abrasive material.
4. Turn on water supply and start pressure washer.
5. Open spray gun and spray water out of nozzle to
create a siphon to draw sand into mixing chamber.
Note: Valve on sand wand and sand pot must be
closed to draw sand.
6. The ball valve on the sand wand or ball valve on the
sand pot are for regulating the flow of air and sand.
Should flow of sand be erratic, open valve on pot or
wand to smooth the flow. When rinsing is needed,
open valve on sand wand to stop the flow of sand.
7. To control the flow amount of sand, adjust the ball
valve on the pot or the ball valve on the sand wand.
NOTE: During normal operation, the ball valve on
the sand wand should be closed and the sandpot air
ball valve should be slightly opened.
Shark Sandblast System • 97-612 • Rev. 3/06
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SANDBLAST SYSTEM
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GENERAL OPERATING
TECHNIQUES
Use the correct size pressure washer with the
Sandblast System. The 4-011201S and 4-011211S
Sandblast System should be used with a pressure
washer rated at 4-6 gpm @ 2000-3500 psi. If the pressure washer being used requires a nozzle other than a
#6, replace it with a 0° 1/4" nozzle of the proper size.
Keep sand, sand hose, probe and pot dry. Wet sand will
not draw properly, causing clogs to form.
Proper size and type of abrasive is important. Silica sand
is the most universal type of abrasive. It is normally available in grits of 16 to 60 (30 being the most common).
Remember, the coarser the grit the quicker the job, however a coarse grit (such as #16) also leaves the most
pitted surface. For best results experiment with different
grits.
Any kind of sandblasting opens metal up to corrosion
and flash rusting. A rust inhibitor prevents or delays corrosion and should be applied shortly after using a hand
sprayer.
Begin blasting with the nozzle 12 to 18 inches away from
the work surface. For best results, adjust the distance
as required.
To conserve the amount of sand being used, you may
reduce the sand flow by opening the valve on either the
sand wand or the sand pot.
SANDBLASTING MATERIAL
Round Sand
A grain of sand with rounded edges. River sand is a good
example of sand worn to a rounded shape by water.
Angular Sand
Sand with angular shaped edges. Crushed rock or
crushed sand is usually of this type.
Blasting Angle and Distance
The blasting angle can affect the nozzle distance. For
best sandblasting performance, always maintain the recommended blasting angle and proper distance from your
work surface.
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Sand Mesh
Sand mesh refers to the size of sieve through which a
particular grade of sand will pass. A 16/50 mesh means
that normally most of these particles will pass through a
#16 sieve and a very small percentage will pass through
a #50 sieve.
Note: A #16 sieve is a mesh that has sixteen
0.046 sq. in. (1.19mm) openings per inch.
Shark Sandblast System • 97-612 • Rev. 3/06
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