Components And Operating Principles; Components; Blast Machine - Clemco CLASSIC BLAST MACHINE Manual

CLASSIC BLAST MACHINE with TLR-100/300 REMOTE CONTROLS
OPERATION .............................................................. 3.0
Transporting and Moving ........................................... 3.1
Setup for Operation .................................................... 3.2
Blasting Attire ............................................................. 3.3
Pressurize Blast Machine to Start Blasting ................ 3.4
Operation and Function of the Choke Valve .............. 3.5
Operation of Optional Abrasive Cutoff Switch (ACS) ... 3.6
Stop Blasting .............................................................. 3.7
Loading Abrasive into the Blast Machine ................... 3.8
Emptying the Machine of Abrasive ............................. 3.9
Shutdown ................................................................. 3.10
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................ 4.0
Adjust Abrasive Flow .................................................. 4.1
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ................................. 5.0
Daily or More Frequent Inspection ............................. 5.1
Weekly Inspection ...................................................... 5.2
Monthly Inspection ..................................................... 5.3
Periodic Inspection ..................................................... 5.4
Lubrication .................................................................. 5.5
SERVICE MAINTENANCE ........................................ 6.0
Removing Damp Abrasive from the Blast Machine ... 6.1
Clearing Obstructions in the Abrasive Metering
Valve and Blast Machine ........................................ 6.2
Inlet Valve ................................................................... 6.3
Piston Outlet Valve ..................................................... 6.4
Diaphragm Outlet Valve ............................................. 6.5
Abrasive Trap ............................................................. 6.6
Replacing the Pop-Up Valve ...................................... 6.7
Replacing the Pop-Up Seal ........................................ 6.8
Exhaust Muffler .......................................................... 6.9
Remove and Install Reusable Control Hose Fittings . 6.10
RLX Control Handle ..... Refer to RLX Manual No. 10574
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 7.0
Neither Abrasive Nor Air Exits Nozzle While
Machine is Under Pressure ........................................ 7.1
Air Only (No Abrasive) Exits the Nozzle .................... 7.2
Heavy Abrasive Flow .................................................. 7.3
Abrasive Surging ........................................................ 7.4
Intermittent Abrasive Flow .......................................... 7.5
Blast Machine Does Not Pressurize .......................... 7.6
Blast Machine Does Not Depressurize or
Depressurizes Too Slowly ....................................... 7.7
Outlet Valve Leaks Air During Blasting ...................... 7.8
Optional ACS Feature ..................................................... 7.9
No Abrasive When ACS Toggle is Moved
ON, Blast Mode ...................................................... 7.9.1
Abrasive Does Not Stop When ACS Toggle
is Moved OFF, Blowdown Mode ........................... 7.9.2
REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................... 8.0
Blast Machine Accessories ........................................ 8.1
Hose-Safety Accessories ........................................... 8.2
TLR-100/300 Remote Control Systems ...................... 8.3
Exhaust Muffler .......................................................... 8.4
Blast Machine and Accessories ................................. 8.5
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FSV Abrasive Metering Valve .................................... 8.6
Remote Control System Replacement Parts ............. 8.7
ACS System Replacement Parts ............................... 8.8
1-1/2" Inlet Valve ........................................................ 8.9
1" Inlet Valve ............................................................ 8.10
1" Piston Outlet Valve ............................................... 8.11
1" Diaphragm Outlet Valve ....................................... 8.12
Abrasive Trap ........................................................... 8.13
RLX Control Handle ............. Refer to Manual No. 10574
1.4

Components and Operating Principles

1.4.1

Components

1.4.1.1 The primary components of the blast machine
and the remote control system are shown in Figure 1.
Additional components of the remote controls are shown
in Figure 2. Additional parts used with optional ACS
system are shown in Figure 9.
1.4.2

Blast Machine

1.4.2.1 Clemco certifies its blast machines (pressure
vessels) to conform to the ASME (American Society of
Mechanical Engineers) Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section VIII, Division 1. It is the owner's
responsibility to maintain the integrity of the vessel in
accordance with state regulations. Regulations may
include regular inspection and hydrostatic testing as
described in National Board inspection code and
jurisdictional regulations and/or laws.
WARNING
Welding, grinding, or drilling on the blast
machine could weaken the vessel.
Compressed-air pressure can cause a
weakened blast machine to rupture, resulting in
death or serious injury. Welding, grinding, or
drilling on the vessel without a National Board
R stamp voids the Clemco ASME certification.
1.4.2.2 All welding repairs to the vessel must be
performed by certified welders at shops holding a
National Board R Stamp. Welding performed by any
welder not properly qualified per the ASME code voids
the Clemco ASME certification.
1.4.2.3 Do not exceed the maximum working pressure
rating (PSI) of the blast machine. The maximum
pressure rating is stamped into the ASME nameplate,
which is welded to the side of the vessel.
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