Troubleshooting Tips - Canablast 80 PX Instruction Manual & Parts List

The Reference in Surface Treatment
TRO U B LES H O OTI N G TI PS
PRobleM !? PossIble solUTIon :
Surging of blast flow !?
Air pressure too low........................................................................................................... See "Lack of air"
Too much media................................................................................................................. Adjust media valve
Excessive media consumption !?
Media valve open too far.................................................................................................. Close slightly
Air pressure too low........................................................................................................... Check pressure gauge
Clogging and plugging of blast flow !?
Debris in media...................................................................................................................Purge & screen
Media size too large...........................................................................................................Use small grit size
Nozzle plugs........................................................................................................................Use larger nozzle
Nozzle plugs again ............................................................................................................Adjust media valve
Wet media............................................................................................................................Dry media, drain water from air
Moisture in abrasive media !?
Wet media............................................................................................................................Change or use dry media
Water in air ..........................................................................................................................Drain water from air lines
Water in tank.......................................................................................................................Empty, dry out and refill
Humid weather !?
Moderate humidity............................................................................................................Keep media dry as possible
Moderate humidity again.................................................................................................Use drier or moisture separator
High humidity.....................................................................................................................Avoid that period of use if possible
Overtaxed compressor !?
Compressor too small........................................................................................................Restrict time used
Nozzle size too large..........................................................................................................Use smaller size
Too many leaks in plumbing............................................................................................Seal & tighten plumbing
Holes in abrasive hose.......................................................................................................Replace
Air filter on compressor plugged.....................................................................................Clean
Lack of air pressure !?
Compressor too small........................................................................................................Use smaller nozzle
Supply valves not on full position...................................................................................Open valves
Nozzle size too large..........................................................................................................Use smaller size
Leaks in plumbing..............................................................................................................Seal & tighten plumbing
Holes in abrasive hose.......................................................................................................Replace hose
Air filter on compressor plugged.....................................................................................Clean filter
Urethane gasket worn or dirty.........................................................................................Clean or replace gasket
Lack of abrasive flow !?
Blaster tank empty..............................................................................................................Fill tank
Moisture in media...............................................................................................................Dry media
Not enough air pressure....................................................................................................Check system
Abrasive hose kinked.........................................................................................................Straighten
Debris in media...................................................................................................................Clean or screen media
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