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• economical • use of the KT-3500 cartridge, or also referred to as just cartridge. We assume that every user of the cartridge has experience handling pressure vessels and devices powered by compressed air. Persons lacking this knowledge must be instructed in the use of the cartridge by an experienced user.
Table of Contents Organizational features ..............4 General organizational features ........... 4 Features of the safety instructions ..........4 Basic safety instructions ............5 Proper use ..................5 Avoid explosion hazards ............... 6 Avoid damage to the cartridge............6 Description ..................7 Scope of supply ................
Organizational features Organizational features General organizational features Different elements of the operating manual have specific organizational features. These features make it easy to differentiate normal text, listings or action steps. These instructions contain additional information, such as special tips on economical use of the cartridge. Features of the safety instructions All safety instructions contained in this operating manual are structured on the same pattern.
Proper use The cartridge is used exclusively for supplying compressed air to those PREBENA pneumatic tools for which this cartridge type is expressly prescribed in the operating manuals for those pneumatic tools. Using the cartridge on other devices is only permitted after consultation with the manufacturer.
Basic safety instructions Avoid explosion hazards Only fill the cartridge with the PREBENA PKT-FILLMASTER 350 compressor Only fill the cartridge with compressed air. Only fill the cartridge to the maximum filling pressure of 300 bar Do not fill damaged cartridges.
Description Scope of supply The cartridge is supplied in a metal transport case for two cartridges (KT-3500-S). The scope of supply includes two protective caps for the valves of the cartridges. Rating plate information A sticker is affixed to the cartridge. The following important information is provided on this sticker: No.
Do not exceed the service life of the cartridge. Do not connect a damaged cartridge to a pneumatic tool. Have PREBENA specialized personnel repair a damaged cartridge before you connect it. Connecting the cartridge Take the cartridge out of the transport case.
Using the cartridge WARNING Explosion hazard when exceeding the maximum operating pressure (see the operating manual for the pneumatic tool). In this case immediately disconnect the cartridge from the pneumatic tool. Unscrew the sealing cap from the valve. Check that the valve is free of foreign objects and fouling. Clean the valve if necessary (see page 11).
Transporting and storing the cartridge Transporting and storing the cartridge CAUTION Damage due to chemicals or impact is possible. Pack the cartridge in such a manner that is protected from impact for transport and storage. Protect the cartridge from chemicals during transport and storage.
Maintaining the cartridge Proceed as follows to remove light fouling from the shell: Wipe off the cartridge with a cloth that has been slightly dampened with a mild soap solution. Then wipe the cartridge with a cloth that has been slightly dampened with tap water.
WARNING Explosion hazard due to untested cartridges. Only use properly tested cartridges. The cartridge must pass a pressure test at PREBENA every five years. This test must be documented in the proper field on the label of the cartridge. Check the date of the last periodic test on the rating plate.
Send the cartridge to PREBENA via your dealer (see page 14). If the problem persists Send the pneumatic tool to PREBENA via your dealer (see page 8). Release is not possible. Insufficient operating Connect new cartridge pressure.
Technical data Technical data Length: 410 mm! Diameter: 87 mm! Packaging dimensions (L × B × H): KT-3500-S: 270 × 115 × 435 mm Weight, empty cartridge 1.3 kg Weight, filled cartridge 1.7 kg Weight KT-3500-S, with transport case: 7 kg Content: 1.5 l compressed air...
PREBENA assumes no product liability, and thus there is no guarantee claim. The guarantee does not extend to parts subject to wear, such as O-rings, etc. Prebena will either repair the defective part or ship a replacement at its discretion.
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