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February 2006 consideration to personnel training levels. 1.1 Warnings and Symbols (cont’d) Information requiring advice or input from Blastrac. Details of important information in this Instruction Manual. Indication of necessary regular or scheduled checks pertaining to safety, maintenance, and/or operation efficiency.
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Only personnel trained in this manner should operate this equipment. Alterations, extensions and conversions of the Blastrac® equipment requires the approval of Blastrac! This applies in particular to the installation and settings of safety devices, cabling and to welding work on any supporting parts. Use ONLY Blastrac®...
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The periodic checks and inspections listed in this Manual should be performed thoroughly and on time. This will help ensure that the Blastrac® equipment will continue to operate efficiently, economically and safely. Failure to perform these checks and inspections will potentially foster inefficient and unsafe equipment.
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If they do not securely fit together, do not operate the machine! The machine MUST be connected to an approved dust collector such as a Blastrac® 4-54DC99, 6-54DC99 or 8-54DC99 when in operation. NEVER turn off or disconnect the dust collector when the machine is running! Always empty the dust container of the dust collector properly.
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A thorough check of the internal terminations should be accomplished every 3 months. If defects are found or suspected, contact a qualified electrician or your Blastrac representative. Defects such as loose connections or scorched cables must be corrected immediately. Ensure reliability of voltmeters used for troubleshooting.
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This machine has been designed for the scarifying of horizontal concrete, asphalt, and steel surfaces ONLY. All other applications are deemed to be of incorrect use! Blastrac shall not be liable for any damage resulting from incorrect use. The user is solely responsible for any risk.
Section 3 - General Information February 2006 3.1 Description of Machine Blastrac BMP-G/E250-X scarifiers are available with either a 230 V electric motor or a combustion engine. BMP-G/E250-X scarifiers with a working width of 10 inches are sturdy and powerful machines that can be used only on horizontal surfaces.
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A practical inspection schedule should be drawn up, taking the operating conditions into account. Blastrac technicians are available to provide more assistance in creating a practical schedule. This manual’s operating, maintenance and safety instructions must be complied with during maintenance and repair work.
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As with starting for the first time, we recommend that our Blastrac personnel carry out the first repairs of all Blastrac machines. This allows the equipment users operating and maintaining the machine the opportunity to become extensively familiar with the proper repair procedures.
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Set the machine into the “Maintenance Mode”. See Section 1.7 “Maintenance Mode” Use original Blastrac replacement parts only. Scarifier Drum The scarifier drum is a highly stressed component of the machine and special attention should be paid to the drum during maintenance and repairs.
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Equipment for the Scarifier Drum The examples of scarifier cutters enclosed within this manual have been extensively tested by Blastrac technicians and display an even scarified pattern. The selection of cutter types and the component arrangement are among the most important factors for proper operation and efficiency of these machines.
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