Summary of Contents for Marco BLASTMASTER MAXUM III
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Company Profile ......1 Assembly Part Numbers and Schematics 21 Operating Instructions ....9 Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering ®...
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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.
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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 Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve ®...
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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 An abrasive metering valve regulates the flow of abrasive from an abrasive blasting pot. Metering valves create optimum abrasive blasting efficiency by controlling the desired W-594 Read, understand, and amount of abrasive entering the air stream. A lean air and abrasive mixture provides faster follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer cutting, reduced abrasive consumption, increased productivity, and lower clean-up costs.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Installation Note: A Minimum Distance (6) of 10.5” from exit port of abrasive blasting pot to the ground W-594 is required for proper installation of the Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering ® Read, understand, and Valve. follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer •...
Multi-port Sleeve from the valve body. See comply with the above warning could result in Disassemble and Assemble Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve - Tungsten death or serious injury. Carbide. Insert Multi-port Sleeve with 0.178” Orifice (4) at the abrasive entry port in the body.
TROUBLESHOOTING If the Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve does not function properly, check the ® following: W-562 Always depressurize SYMPTOM (Cause) ACTION the entire system, disconnect all power Only air exits abrasive blasting Insufficient air supply. Ensure minimum of sources and lockout/ 50 psi is supplied to Blastmaster Maxum III...
MAINTENANCE Disassemble and Assemble Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive ® Metering Valve – Tungsten Carbide Sleeve Maintenance of the Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve – Tungsten Carbide ® Sleeve is limited to daily cleaning and immediate replacement of damaged or worn parts. W-562 Always depressurize Disassemble:...
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MAINTENANCE Disassemble and Assemble Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive ® Metering Valve – Tungsten Carbide Sleeve (Cont.) Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve ®...
MAINTENANCE Disassemble and Assemble Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive ® Metering Valve – Urethane Sleeve Maintenance of the Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve – Tungsten Carbide ® Sleeve is limited to daily cleaning and immediate replacement of damaged or worn parts. W-562 Always depressurize Disassemble:...
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MAINTENANCE Disassemble and Assemble Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive ® Metering Valve – Urethane Sleeve (Cont.) Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve ®...
MAINTENANCE Disassemble and Assemble Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive ® Metering Valve – Tungsten Carbide Sleeve — 2” Maintenance of the Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve – Tungsten Carbide ® Sleeve is limited to daily cleaning and immediate replacement of damaged or worn parts. W-562 Always depressurize Disassemble:...
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MAINTENANCE Disassemble and Assemble Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive ® Metering Valve – Tungsten Carbide Sleeve — 2” (Cont.) Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve ®...
MAINTENANCE Disassemble and Assemble Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive ® Metering Valve – Urethane Sleeve — 2” Maintenance of the Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve – Tungsten Carbide ® Sleeve is limited to daily cleaning and immediate replacement of damaged or worn parts. W-562 Always depressurize Disassemble:...
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MAINTENANCE Disassemble and Assemble Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive ® Metering Valve – Urethane Sleeve — 2” (Cont.) Blastmaster Maxum III Abrasive Metering Valve ®...
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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