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Aero 40FP OPERATOR MANUAL Safety Guidelines General Safety Requirements Electrostatic Discharge Safety Component Guide Specifications Components 12 Unit Operation Start Up Blast Cleaning Technique Shut Down 16 Maintenance Symbol Glossary Maintenance Troubleshooting Contacting Cold Jet Warranty 24 Appendix A Blast Air Quality...
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Cold Jet and the client and remains 455 Wards Corner Road the exclusive property of Cold Jet. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. Cold Jet does not warrant that this document is error-free.
• can be used for many general cleaning applications Cold Jet dry ice cleaning uses compressed air to accelerate frozen carbon dioxide ) “dry ice” pellets to a high velocity. Dry ice pellets can be made on-site or supplied. Pellets are made from food grade carbon dioxide that has been specifically approved by the FDA, the EPA and the USDA.
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• Do not operate equipment with electrical parts exposed, jumpered or rendered inoperable. The Aero 40FP 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 40FP manual before operating the • Only use dry ice pellets as the cleaning media.
SAFETY GUIDELINES SAFETY • The Aero 40FP uses solid state carbon dioxide (CO ). CO is nontoxic, noncorrosive and non-conductive. It is approved by the FDA and USDA. • Solid CO is extremely cold (-109 °F/-78 °C). Always protect skin from direct contact with CO pellets.
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AERO 40FP (FRONT) COMPONENT GUIDE The 40FP guarantees the best pellet integrity, maximum cleaning aggression, and the most reliable blast stream on the market. In addition to the standard Aero features, the 40FP uses multiple agitation devices to eliminate clogging—allowing you to blast through the 40lb hopper without stopping.
AERO 40FP (BACK) CONTROL PANEL Blast pressure control AC power cord Power switch Feed rate control Nozzle hanger Blast hose connection Blast / power indicator Incoming / blast air pressure Disable blast, blue light = disabled Hour meter...
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HEAVY DUTY PERFORMANCE APPLICATOR APPLICATOR Machine power indicator Electric cable connection LED light switch (optional) Nozzle retention collar Air only - off - air & ice Blast hose connector Applicator safety switch Blast hose connector Light switch Front / rear concurrent hand trigger Air / ice control Trigger Blast lights...
Before loading dry ice, purge with compressed air to be sure the system is clear of excess moisture and debris. To start the Aero 40FP: 1. Make sure the Power Switch is off and the bleed valve is closed. 2. Attach the blast hose and control cable to the machine.
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Always disconnect electric cables and hoses before transporting the unit. Position the blast hose for maximum maneuverability before blasting. To shut down the Aero 40FP: 1. Stop blasting and push in the Disable Blast Button on the Control Panel. Do not kink the blast hose or use the blast hose to pull / maneuver the machine.
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MAINTENANCE SYMBOL GLOSSARY WARNING SYMBOL MANDATORY ACTION Electrical Shock Consult Operators Manual WARNING SYMBOL MANDATORY ACTION DAILY DAILY General Danger Disconnect Power WARNING SYMBOL MANDATORY ACTION Hand Crush General Mandatory WARNING SYMBOL MANDATORY ACTION WEEKLY WEEKLY Debris Lock Out in De-Energized State WARNING SYMBOL MANDATORY ACTION...
CONTACTING TROUBLESHOOTING COLD JET For technical support, accessories and spare parts, contact the appropriate Cold Jet office. PROBLEM PROBLEM CHECK THIS CHECK THIS SOLUTION SOLUTION North America USA-Cold Jet,LLC 24-hour Customer Support and Technical Service Machine will NOT Machine will NOT...
WARRANTY Cold Jet® (“CJ”) warrants its products (“Equipment”) provided under this Agreement to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months (90 days on used equipment), under normal use, maintenance and service as stipulated in the Operator Manual, Commissioning, and Operator Training. At the discretion of CJ, failure to complete Installation, Commissioning, and Operator Training shall result in forfeit of warranty rights.
• If the gauge drops slowly, the compressor is insufficient. If an air drop is seldom used or is being used with the Aero 40FP for the first time, water and • If the gauge drops quickly, there is a restriction or the pipe is too small.
2. Noise Emissions When the proper safety precautions are not followed, prolonged exposure to the noise emitted by the Aero 40FP can cause damage. Long-term exposure to loud noises can result in loss of hearing or tinnitus. Always wear ear protection.
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THE DESIGN CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING TITLE: WAS ORIGINATED BY, AND IS THE EXCLUSIVE SCHEMATIC AND BOM, ELECTRICAL, 120VAC, AERO 80 FP PROPERTY OF COLD JET, LLC. IT IS NOT TO BE USED IN ANY WAY DETRIMENTAL TO THE STOCK SIZE: PROJECT:...
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