MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic coNTeNTs geNerAL iNforMATioN bLAsTiNg gUN • cleaning in industry sTArTiNg THe icebLAsT MAcHiNe DrY ice bLAsTiNg • setting up – HoW iT oPerATes • dry ice check • method • the Working posture of the operator •...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic geNerAL iNforMATioN cleaning in industry the dry ice blasting machine and its accessories in industrial processes it is often impossible to avoid have been developed with the aim of supplying production apparatus from getting dirty, with the cleaning equipment which will minimise conse- consequent impairment of production reliability, quential cleaning costs, and which also combines...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic DrY ice bLAsTiNg – HoW iT oPerATes Method The cleaning effect of Dry ice Pellets dry ice blasting equipment uses small co ”par- the cleaning effect of dry ice is based on ticles” as the blasting medium – in the following three principles –...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic sAfeTY regULATioNs general it is important that operators carefully follow the this manual contains instructions and safety regula- safety regulations located on the machine or con- tions which must be followed on starting, operating tained in the manual. operators must read and un- and servicing the dry ice blasting machine.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic concentrations Note that: the dry ice pellets are co in solid form. at normal • low co concentrations (3-5%) result in atmospheric pressure, co can only exist in solid headaches and rapid breathing. form at temperatures of –79°c/110°f or lower. When •...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic static electricity Danger of Thrown Loose objects serious discharge of static electricity can occur. there is a risk of dry ice and small objects being always make sure that objects to be cleaned are thrown back. Therefore small objects must be firmly adequately earthed and that this connection remains secured before blasting –...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic Danger of congelation Danger of congelation When using the blasting equipment, the operator When using the blasting equipment, the operator must wear gloves in order to eliminate the risk of must wear long-sleeved industrial clothing in order congelation by contact between dry ice and unpro- to eliminate the risk of congelation by contact be- tected skin.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic UsiNg THe MAcHiNe MAcHiNe oPerATioN the machine is designed to direct a jet of dry ice Via a dispensing system, the machine takes dry ice pellets onto the object to be cleaned and thus from a built-in dry ice tank and into an air stream remove impurities from its surfaces.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic on/off filling up with Dry ice the emergency switch connects or disconnects the The dry ice tank in the machine must be filled as voltage to the control circuit of the machine. necessary with dry ice from an insulated container delivered by the dry ice supplier.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic DrY ice MAcHiNe filter/regulator for vibrator and main valve for blasting air (must be adjusted to a value determined by experience – but handle with hose suspension. 6 main valve for the blasting min.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic DrY ice MAcHiNe dry ice tank. 6 When lifting with a forklift, during transport, storage, the forks must be inserted etc. the height of the machine 2 compressed-air-driven under the machine frame. can be reduced by folding vibrator on the dry ice the cabinet bottom plate must down the handle.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic coNTroL PANeL coNTroL PANeL kg20 blasting/working pressure display manometer shows in bar, (overpressure in kp/cm the machine shall be connected to a main air supply which delivers a max of 10 bar/145 psi, the air pressure cannot be adjusted to a higher value than the supply pressure.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic bATTerY cHArgiNg The battery indicator is composed of diodes: <25% yellow (recharge battery) green green 100% green (fully charged) battery recharging kg20 + kg6: connect the charger to the plug on the back of the the machine stops automatically if the battery capacity is below 18%.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic kg20 control functions Machine start-Up turn on the machine by deactivating the emergency stop. subsequently the blasting gun must be activated by pressing the trigger. 2 If the machine is fitted with a light gun, press simultaneously to turn on and off the light on the light gun.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic bLAsTiNg Hose air coupling (male) for inser- tion into the female air the outside protection sleeve might become coupling on the front of the inflated if the internal hose is leaking. iceblast machine. NoTe: if this fault occurs stop the 2 electrical male plug for machine immediately.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic sTArTiNg THe icebLAsT MAcHiNe Dry ice check setting Up dry ice for the cleaning process must be applied connect the battery charger. into the built-in dry ice tank. this can be done while the machine is in operation. it is recommended that 2 turn on the battery charger.
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic 2 activate the trigger switch on the blasting gun • disconnect the main air supply. for a few seconds for activating the battery • avoid kinking the blasting hose, especially when indicator / digital control display. rolling it up.
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MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic the outer hose sleeve protects the operator from any not be opened, and the electrical junction box on exposure caused by wear and tear of the inner hose. the dosing unit motor must remain closed until the no pressure is permissible in the outer sleeve during battery has been removed.
3 if any kind of damage is noted, it must be dealt with by an icetech technician who will have the (After 00 hours of operation, all mainte- appropriate tools and equipment to ensure that...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic De-iNsTALLATioN, rePAir sPAre PArTs repair standard spare Parts Package (Users) the repair/replacement of the following parts can 1 set of couplings for hose be made by the customer’s qualified personnel: 1 set of plugs for hose •...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic TroUbLe sHooTiNg /2 fAULT cAUse reMeDY The machine no supply of electricity. check that the battery is fully charged does not start. and correctly connected. for more information: see page 13. the emergency stop is activated release the emergency button (pressed inwards).
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The blasting hose gets the hose is defective or broken. the hose must be replaced inflated or bulks. immediately. “ With the proper iceTech nozzle accessories you can perform powerful and sensitive cleaning with an exceptionally low air consumption. ”...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic NoZZLe seLecTioN AND Air coMsUMPTioN Air consumption Table Nozzle Diameter and spread Angle the marked areas in the table indicate the combi- Nozzle selection should be based on finding the best nations used for most cleaning tasks. combination of nozzle diameter and effectiveness of however, a blasting pressure of up to 16 bar/232 psi blasting jet for the cleaning process concerned –...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic Air coMsUMPTioN TAbLe air consumption in m free air/min - ft /min at the pressures indicated (working pressure, bar/psi) Ø = nozzle diameter Kg 6 pneumatic + 0.5 m (0.7 + 0.5 =1.2 m bar» Ø...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic Technical Data iceblast kg20s V complete compressed Air connection Dim. mm/inch 3/4” claw coupling length: 480 / 18.8 the compressed air must be kept clean and Width: 520 / 20.4 free of oil, foreign bodies and water height: 1030 / 40.5 incl handle Power consumption...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic Technical Data iceblast kg6s V2 complete compressed Air connection Dim. mm/inch 3/4” claw coupling length: 480 / 18.8 the compressed air must be kept clean and Width: 520 / 20.4 free of oil, foreign bodies and water height: 930 / 36.6 incl handle Power consumption...
MANUAL for kg20 kg6 bAsic Technical Data iceblast kg6s basic complete compressed Air connection Dim. mm/inch 3/4” claw coupling length: 480 / 18.8 the compressed air must be kept clean and free of oil, Width: 520 / 20.4 foreign bodies and water height: 930 / 36.6 incl handle Power consumption...
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