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Blastrac 6-54DC Operating Instructions Manual

208-230v/460-480 3o 60hz
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Operating Instructions
6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ
Dust Collector
October 2005
1.0 Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Safety - Mechanical ................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Safety - Electrical .................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Safety - Dust Hopper and Ventilation Tips .............................................................. 6
2.0 Owner/Operator Responsibilities............................................................................. 7
3.0 Description and Function - General......................................................................... 8
3.1 Description and Function - Filter Chamber.............................................................. 8
3.2 Description and Function - Dust Bin ........................................................................ 9
3.3 Description and Function - Blower........................................................................... 9
3.4 Description and Function - Minihelic Gauge............................................................ 9
3.5 Description and Function - Pulse Pressure System .............................................. 10
3.6 Description and Function - Chassis....................................................................... 10
3.7 Description and Function - Electrical Control Panel .............................................. 10
3.8 Description and Function - Ventilation System ...................................................... 14
4.0 Equipment Calibration ........................................................................................... 16
5.0 Start-Up Procedures.............................................................................................. 17
6.0 Dust Collector - Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 18
6.1 Vacuum Adjustment - Operating Tips................................................................... 20
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 1.0 Safety Instructions....................2 1.1 Safety – Mechanical ....................3 1.2 Safety - Electrical ....................4 1.3 Safety - Dust Hopper and Ventilation Tips .............. 6 2.0 Owner/Operator Responsibilities................7 3.0 Description and Function - General.................

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    A thorough understanding of your Blastrac machine will help ensure that the machine can be operated efficiently with minimal safety risks. No instructions, written or verbal, can be effective without the use of sound judgment and good work practices in the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

  • Page 3: Safety - Mechanical

    Do Not perform maintenance without following the Lock Out/Tag Out procedure to eliminate all energy sources. Before performing any type of maintenance on your Blastrac equipment, be sure that all moving parts have completely stopped. Rotating parts, for example, may continue to rotate for a period of time once it has been deactivated.

  • Page 4: Safety - Electrical

    DO comply with all safety and danger signs posted on the machine and all information posted where the machine is being operated. Do not operate Blastrac machinery in the rain or when heavy moisture is present. Sticky, tar-related and rubber surfaces should be avoided when using Blastrac machinery.
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 Never use oversized fuses or bypass any fuses to operate the machinery. Always refer to the electrical drawings provided for the individual machines for proper size and type of overcurrent protection and fuses.

  • Page 6: Safety - Dust Hopper And Ventilation Tips

    October 2005 1.3 Safety - Dust Hopper and Ventilation Tips DO NOT operate collector with excessive dust in the hoppers. All Blastrac surface preparation equipment must be properly ventilated to be environmentally effective. This benefits the operator, machine efficiency and contributes significantly to better wear and less maintenance.

  • Page 7: Owner/Operator Responsibilities

    12.3 AMPS 7.6 AMPS 208/230 V 2. The owner/operator shall only use personnel who have been trained by a Blastrac Technician for the operation and maintenance of Blastrac equipment. 3. The operator shall provide the necessary consumable components for the surface preparation equipment in accordance with the recommendations of a Blastrac technician so that the machine will operate at maximum efficiency.

  • Page 8: Description And Function - General

    This procedure is usually done on steel surfaces where less dust and contaminants are being removed. Blastrac does not recommend using more than 50 feet of hose on concrete surfaces. Consult with your Blastrac representative if you have a particular application that requires a longer exhaust hose.

  • Page 9: Description And Function - Dust Bin

    Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 3.1 Description and Function - Filter Chamber Cont’d each pulse. The timer board determines the time between pulses and the length of each pulse. Venturi valves are located above each filter for maximum filter cleaning efficiency.

  • Page 10: Description And Function - Pulse Pressure System

    Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 3.5 Description and Function - Pulse Pressure System A direct driven, 3/4 horsepower air compressor with external pressure regulation is mounted beneath the control panel on the dust collector. The pressure of this system is determined by the setting of the unloader valve located on the pressure side of the compressor.
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 3.7 Description and Function - Electrical Control Panel Cont’d After proper rotation is established, the operator has only to operate the “Voltage Selector” switch to the “Low” or “High” position as indicated to start the equipment. This “Voltage Setup”...
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 9. Compressor Start / Stop Buttons – Allows the operator to start or stop the compressor with 120 volt control voltage circuitry. 3.7 Description and Function - Electrical Control Panel Cont’d 10.
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 © Copyright Blastrac 10/11/05...

  • Page 14: Description And Function - Ventilation System

    Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 Fuseless Coordinated Motor and Circuit Protection – This control system was designed to comply with the National Electric Code as a “multi-motor and other loads” branch circuit. The control elements in this system have minimum withstand rating of 50 kA when the branch circuit providing power is protected with a listed fuse or breaker of equal or greater rating.
  • Page 15 Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 • Ventilation leaks on the blower assembly seal and especially the dust bin seal should be minimized. The dust bin seal can be checked by feeling for air leaks around the seal and evidence of dust leaks.

  • Page 16: Equipment Calibration

    Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 4.0 Equipment Calibration 1. Dust Collector Pulse Timer - Set for approximately 10 seconds for concrete cleaning; 15 seconds for steel cleaning. 2. Compressor Pressure Setting - 80 PSI max. The unloader adjustment determines pressure (30 PSI drop for Pulse).

  • Page 17: Start-Up Procedures

    DO NOT operate equipment with excessive hose length that may lead to the escape of hazardous dust due to insufficient suction. For normal concrete surfaces, Blastrac does not recommend using more than the 50 feet of exhaust hose supplied with the dust collector.

  • Page 18: Dust Collector - Troubleshooting

    Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 6.0 Dust Collector – Troubleshooting This unit has two inlet ports for hose attachment. It is designed to have one of them sealed off with the provided end cap while running with the blast unit. Failure to seal off this additional hose connection port can result in improper operation of the dust collector unit.
  • Page 19 Operating Instructions 6-54DC 208-230v/460-480 3Ø 60HZ Dust Collector October 2005 6.0 Dust Collector – Troubleshooting Cont’d Trouble Probable Cause Remedy High differential pressure. Clogged filters. Check filter pulsing rate and pressure. Pressure should be 80 PSI and drop about 30 PSI for each pulse occurring once every 10 - 11 seconds.

  • Page 20: Vacuum Adjustment - Operating Tips

    Closing the vent increases the suction. For normal concrete surfaces, Blastrac does not recommend using more than the 50 feet of exhaust hose supplied with the blast system. Adding additional hose can...
  • Page 21 84B0112 DECAL/CAUTION - COMPRESSOR/CART. DAMA 2554770 HOSE RH27 0.50" ID X 0.75" OD P000572 505-0011 NAMEPLATE ARRANGEMENT / 6-54 DC US FILTER / BLASTRAC 500516 TEE/PIPE 3/8"NPT 6782150 SEAL/RUBBER 1" ABRAS. RESIS. 453290 GRIP/HANDLE 1.00" I.D. RUBBER DURO 15-20 X000236 RUBBER/SPONGE .25"...
  • Page 22 WHEELABRATOR AND USE OR COPIES THEREOF CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT. NEXT PART 6-54DC99 ASSY 6215 ALUMA VALLEY DRIVE TOLERANCE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73121 UNLESS SPECIFIED BLASTRAC U.S.A. ± ANGLES .500° MACHINE ASSEMBLY 1 PL DEC .060 ± 6-54 DUST COLLECTOR ±...
  • Page 23 WHEELABRATOR AND USE OR COPIES THEREOF CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT. NEXT PART 6-54DC99 ASSY 6215 ALUMA VALLEY DRIVE TOLERANCE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73121 DETAIL E UNLESS SPECIFIED BLASTRAC U.S.A. SECTION A-A ± ANGLES .500° MACHINE ASSEMBLY 1:2.5 1 PL DEC .060 ±...
  • Page 24 WHEELABRATOR AND USE OR COPIES THEREOF CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT. NEXT PART 6-54DC99 ASSY 6215 ALUMA VALLEY DRIVE TOLERANCE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73121 UNLESS SPECIFIED BLASTRAC U.S.A. ± ANGLES .500° MACHINE ASSEMBLY 1 PL DEC .060 ± 6-54 DUST COLLECTOR ±...

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