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If Operator’s Manuals have been lost, please visit www.marco.us, or contact Marco at 563.324.2519 for replacements. Failure to comply with the above warning could result in death or serious injury.
The Marco Difference • Industry Experience – With Marco on your team, you have access to expertise which can only come from decades of industry leadership. We have organized our engineering department, production specialists, customer operations, and safety support into a “Center of Competence.”...
HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONS Failure to comply with ANY WARNING listed below could result in death or serious injury. OSHA sets exposure limits to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica, 29 CFR 1910.1053. Airborne dust could increase the exposure levels beyond permissible limits. Breathing dust containing silica could cause silicosis, a fatal lung disease.
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Use of Marco remote control switches with other manufacturer’s remote control systems could cause unintended activation of remote control systems resulting in the release of high speed abrasive and compressed air. Only Marco remote control switches should be used with Marco remote control systems.
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONS Failure to comply with ANY CAUTION listed below may result in minor or moderate injury. Static electricity can be generated by abrasive moving through the abrasive blasting hose causing a shock hazard. Prior to use, ground the abrasive blasting pot and abrasive blasting nozzle to dissipate static electricity. High decibel noise levels are generated during the abrasive blasting process which may cause loss of hearing.
AIR & ABRASIVE CONSUMPTION CHART Failure to comply with ANY NOTICE listed below could pose a hazard to personnel or property. See Air & Abrasive Consumption Chart for estimated abrasive consumption rates and required air flow (cubic feet per minute). Your system must meet these minimum requirements to ensure proper function and performance.
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“THE BIG PICTURE” Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer ®...
Switch Operator's Manual for applicable instructions. * Optional or alternative device. Abrasive Blasting Pot Exhaust Muffler – Inspect Abrasive Blasting Pot Ask your Marco Representative Exhaust Muffler (24) at start and end of daily use. Replace element of Abrasive for more details.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Description The Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer removes up to 99% of moisture, oil, and other debris ® commonly found in compressed air. Dry air eliminates wet abrasive that leads to clogged Inspect all equipment for wear or damage before metering valves and excessive equipment wear, air motor freeze-up, and contamination and after each use.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pneumatic Electric Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer ®...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions Pneumatic Inspect all equipment for wear or damage before and after each use. Before use : Failure to use Original Equipment Manufacturer • Ensure the Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer unit is placed on a flat, solid, level surface ®...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer ®...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Electric Before use : Inspect all equipment for wear or damage before • Ensure the Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer is placed on a flat, solid, level surface ® and after each use. capable of supporting the unit’s weight and is in a stable position. Failure to use Original Equipment Manufacturer •...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer ®...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Loading the Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer ® Note: See Desiccant SDS Sheet for proper handling of Desiccant Tablets. W-562 Always depressurize 1) Depressurize Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer. ® the entire system, 2) Remove Inspection Door (1). See Remove and Install Inspection Door. disconnect all power sources and lockout/ 3) Ensure Spherical Tower Packing are in tank, evenly distributed to a depth of...
SPECIFICATIONS Lubrication SAE 10 oil or Air Tool Anti-freeze Lubricant Tank Outlet Ports 1 – 3” 2 – 1” Tank Inlet Ports 1 – 3” Empty Weight: 1200 lbs Overall Dimensions: 91” 35” 72” Pneumatic model shown. Electric model has same dimensions. Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer ®...
MAINTENANCE Remove & Install Inspection Door 1) Depressurize entire system. 2) Loosen Nut (1) from Bolt (3). Do not remove W-562 Always depressurize Nut. the entire system, 3) Grasp Fill Hatch Door (5). Remove Nut (1) disconnect all power sources and lockout/ from Bolt (3).
MAINTENANCE Remove & Install Air Filter/Regulator/Lubricator Assembly (Pneumatic Only) 1) Depressurize entire system. 2) Disconnect Hoses (3) and W-562 Always depressurize Swivels (4) from Filter/Regulator/ the entire system, Lubricator Assembly (2). disconnect all power sources and lockout/ 3) Disconnect Hoses (3) and 90° tagout all components Swivel (5) from Air Motor (6).
MAINTENANCE Remove & Install Tank Drain Assembly 1) Depressurize entire system. 2) Remove Full Port Ball Valve (1), W-562 Always depressurize Nipple (2) and Street Elbow (3) the entire system, from drain port. disconnect all power sources and lockout/ 3) Install parts in reverse order. tagout all components before any maintenance or troubleshooting is...
MAINTENANCE Disassemble and Assemble Transfer Hose Assembly Note: Interlocking clamps (including nuts and bolts) are for a single use only! Once removed, discard. W-562 1) Remove Bolts (4), Nuts (3) and Interlocking Clamps (2) and discard. Always depressurize the entire system, 2) Separate Hose (5) from Hose Stems (1).
(i.e. dents, Pressure Vessel gouges or bulges). If damaged, remove from service and contact Marco. Replace as needed. Visually inspect the interior of pressure vessel for corrosion, pitting, or other damage. If damaged, Pressure Vessel remove from service and contact Marco.
MAINTENANCE Short-Term Storage Procedure 1) Depressurize Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer. ® 2) Open Ball Valves (1,2,3) to drain any excess moisture. W-562 Always depressurize 3) Close Ball Valves (1,2,3). the entire system, 4) Disconnect air hose from Inlet (4) and Outlet (5). disconnect all power sources and lockout/ 5) Install a cover on Inlet (4) and Outlet (5) to prevent ambient moisture from entering the...
MAINTENANCE Long-Term Storage Procedure 1) Depressurize Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer. ® 2) Open Ball Valves (1,2,3) to drain any excess moisture. W-562 Always depressurize 3) Close Ball Valves (1,2,3). the entire system, 4) Disconnect air hose from Inlet (4) and Outlet (5). disconnect all power sources and lockout/ 5) Remove Inspection Door (6).
TROUBLESHOOTING If the Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer does not function properly, check the following: ® Always depressurize the Pneumatic entire blasting system, disconnect all power sources and lockout/ SYMPTOM (Cause) ACTION tagout all components before any maintenance Fan Blades not turning Check air supply to air motor - confirm supply air is or troubleshooting is attempted.
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TROUBLESHOOTING If the Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer does not function properly, check the following: ® Always depressurize the Electric entire blasting system, disconnect all power sources and lockout/ SYMPTOM (Cause) ACTION tagout all components before any maintenance Fan Blades not turning Check the thermal unit and replace as or troubleshooting is attempted.
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MAINTENANCE NOTES DATE TYPE OF SERVICE PART NUMBER Blastmaster 950 CFM Air Dryer ®...
LIMITED WARRANTY ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL DATA Seller warrants to the original purchaser that the Product covered by this Limited Warranty will remain free from defects in workmanship or material under normal commercial use and service for a period of one year from the The associations listed date of shipment to the original Purchaser.
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