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PULSAR
IX
Suction
Blast Cabinet
O. M. 23425
DATE OF ISSUE: 02/02
REVISION:
C, 07/19
NOTICE TO PURCHASERS AND USERS OF OUR
PRODUCTS AND THIS INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
Clemco proudly provides products for the abrasive blast industry
and is confident that industry professionals will use their knowledge
and expertise for the safe and efficient use of these products.
The products described in this material, and the information
relating to these products, are intended for knowledgeable,
experienced users. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure
that proper training of operators has been performed and a safe
work environment is provided.
No representation is intended or made as to: the suitability of the
products described here for any purpose or application, or to the
efficiency, production rate, or useful life of these products. All
estimates regarding production rates or finishes are the
responsibility of the user and must be derived solely from the user's
experience and expertise, not from information contained in this
material.
It is possible that the products described in this material may be
combined with other products by the user for purposes determined
solely by the user. No representations are intended or made as to
© 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.
the suitability of or engineering balance of or compliance with
One Cable Car Dr.
regulations or standard practice of any such combination of products
Washington, MO 63090
or components the user may employ.
Phone (636) 239-4300
Fax (800) 726-7559
This equipment is only one component of a cabinet blasting
operation. Other products, such as air compressors, air filters and
Email: info@clemcoindustries.com
receivers, abrasives, equipment for ventilating, dehumidifying, or
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other equipment, even if offered by Clemco, may have been
manufactured or supplied by others. The information Clemco
provides is intended to support the products Clemco manufactures.
Users must contact each manufacturer and supplier of products
used in the blast operation for warnings, information, training, and
instruction relating to the proper and safe use of their equipment.

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  • Page 1 Email: info@clemcoindustries.com receivers, abrasives, equipment for ventilating, dehumidifying, or www.clemcoindustries.com other equipment, even if offered by Clemco, may have been manufactured or supplied by others. The information Clemco provides is intended to support the products Clemco manufactures. Users must contact each manufacturer and supplier of products used in the blast operation for warnings, information, training, and instruction relating to the proper and safe use of their equipment.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ADJUSTMENTS ............5.0 Blasting Pressure (Pilot Regulator) ......5.1 Air Jet Adjustment ............5.2 Media/Air Mixture (Media Flow) ........5.3 Reclaimer Static Pressure (Dust Collector Damper) ..5.4 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 3: General Description

    Static shocks ............. 8.14 the blast gun mixing-chamber. Media mixes with the air Dust leaking from cabinet .......... 8.15 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...
  • Page 4 ▼ Media Hose Connects to Air Hose ● metering valve on Connects to pulse-pressure power module regulator on power module Foot Pedal CABINET ASSEMBLY Figure 2 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...
  • Page 5 Media hose connection, Air supply inlet from cabinet plumbing, refer to Figure 2. refer to Figure 2. Debris Screen Lower Cone and Stand Asembly POWER MODULE Figure 3 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 6: Nozzle Options

    Metallic media kits safe to breath. are listed in Miscellaneous Accessories in Section 9.1.1. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 7: Compressed Air Requirements

    *900 cfm w/6" inlet Do not use Do not use No. 5 to No. 12 30 to 180 mesh See 1.9.6 See 1.9.7 * Standard reclaimer inlets Figure 4 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 8: Electrical Requirements

    Ideally, the cabinet © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 9: Ground The Cabinet And Dust Collector

    For the hose wire to dissipate static electricity, NOTE: Wiring schematics are stored in the electrical the wire must touch the metal of each segment. panel. Refer to the schematic when making electrical © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 10: Connect Media Hose To Metering Valve

    Figure 9 3.2.3 Doors: Using protectors against the curtains and outer doors, clamp the door curtains in place. NOTE: © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 11: Manometer

    5/16 cap screw, washers, and nuts. Install Figure 12 the bolts from inside the cabinet to protect the threads from abrasion, should the armrest need to be removed later. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 12: Dust-Collector Differential-Pressure Gauge

    Arrow pointing toward the gauge To Hi (+) Port on Gauge Differential-Pressure Gauge Gauge Panel To Lo (-) Port on Gauge Figure 15 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Do not fill above the prior to blasting. reclaimer hopper. Do not pour media directly into the cabinet hopper, as overfilling may occur. Overfilling © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 14: Blasting Operation

    Section 5.1. The regulator is 4.7.2 Use the blow-off nozzle to blow media off located on the top, left side of the cabinet. cleaned parts. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 15: Shutdown

    If media flow is too light, decrease air in the gauge for clarity. mixture by turning the metering screw in (clockwise Figure 17 when viewed from the top) covering more of the holes © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 16: Reclaimer Static Pressure (Dust Collector Damper)

    Lower the vortex Glass Bead No. 8 to 12 ........ 3" to 3-1/2" cylinder by moving the lever right toward "FINE", in 1/4" © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 17: Door Interlocks

    Figure 23 center the adjusting screw on the over-travel stop (in center of detent sleeve). Tighten the bracket screws. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 18: Pulse-Sequence Control Panel And Timer

    Section 5.4. the reclaimer or dust-collector body. The manometer Reclaimer pressure must be set before cabinet must be vertical so the fluid is level on both sides. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...
  • Page 19 3/16" ID tubing and have a means of sealing the fitting when the manometer is not in use. Use silicone sealer or other sealant to seal Figure 25 around © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 20: Preventive Maintenance

    NOTE: Blasting media is usually non-toxic; however, some materials being removed by the blast process may be toxic. Obtain SDS sheets for the media and identify © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 21: Daily Inspection During Blasting

    Drain pulse reservoirs: Open the petcock to drain both pulse reservoirs at the end of each shift. Refer to Figure 27. Pulse Reservoir Drain Figure 27 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 22: Service Maintenance

    Plate glass shatters on impact and could cause severe injury. Use only genuine ZERO ® laminated replacement glass. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 23: Window-Frame Removal

    Window Frame 5/32" x 3/4" Gasket Applied to Frame. Support Tab Support Tab Slide the frame to the right to separate the hinges. Figure 30 Figure 29 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 24: Light Assembly

    Section 7.7.1. Move the light module the light module on the diffuser, and reattach the off the diffuser lens and remove the lens. cover. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 25: Filter Cartridge Replacement

    Replacement liners are shown in Section 9.10. Figure 33 7.8.6 Remove the dust-collector access door. 7.8.16 Season cartridges per Section 7.9. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 26: Seasoning Cartridges

    Figure 34. Make sure the leading edge of the wear plate is aligned with the © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 27: Replacing Rubber Reclaimer Liners

    Failure to use appropriate ladder and reclaimer inlet. fall protection can result in injury. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...
  • Page 28 Temporarily clamp the side liner in place. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 29: Removing Or Replacing Reclaimer Inlet Baffle

    2" flange gasket (usually mounted on assembly, as noted in Sections 7.10 and 7.11. the cone flange) if worn, compressed or otherwise © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Low media level reducing media flow. Check static pressure, per Section 5.4. media level in reclaimer; add media or replace media as needed, per Section 4.2. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 31: Plugged Nozzle

    Section 7.2, Figure 28. condense on the inside, and from high humidity. Drain the air filter and receiver tank regularly. Ongoing © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 32: Air Only (No Abrasive) From Nozzle

    If blasting parts off the grate cannot be exhausts air when the pedal is released. If it does not avoided, attach a ground wire between the cabinet and the part. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 33: Dust Leaking From Cabinet

    8.19.2 Solenoid remaining in open position. Have qualified electrician check power to the solenoid. Solenoid should open only for a fraction of a second when the solenoid ON time is activated. © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 34: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    No. 6 .............. 11934 No. 8 .............. 11944 Wide-spray nozzles require the following accessories: Nozzle nut, wide-spray ........11916 Retaining ring, wide-spray ......12038 Nozzle guard, wide-spray ....... 12295 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...
  • Page 35 Washer, 3/8 lock ........03318 Cap screw, 5/16-NC x 1" ......03152 Nut, 5/16-NC hex ........03211 Washer, 5/16 flat ........03216 Washer, 5/16 lock ........03217 Figure 40 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 36: Bnp

    Note: Leave the standard nozzle in the gun, slip the nozzle-holding nut over the extension nozzle, and tighten onto the gun body. ® Gun shown for reference Figure 41 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...
  • Page 37 Hose end, 1/2" barb x 1/2" fem. swivel ..15002 Wide-spray nozzle guard ......12295 Adjusting tool, air jet ........19041 Green Air Hose Clear Media Hose Figure 43 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 38: Plumbing And Cabinet Controls

    (outlet) Unregulated Air To IN on 3-way valve 3-Way Valve Regulated Air To OUT on 3-way valve Compressed Air Inlet To dust-collector pulse regulator Figure 44 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 39: Cabinet Assembly

    Fitting, straight, 1/8" NPT x 1/8" barb ..11732 Grommet, 1/4 ID ........12762 14 15 16 * Light assembly shown for reference. Refer to Figure 48 for parts. Figure 45 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 40: View Window Assembly

    Nut, adjusting stem lock ......23099 Body, metering valve ........ 11532 Fitting, hose, 3/8" NPT x 1/2" barb ... 06369 Plug, metering valve ......... 12011 Figure 47 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 41: Foot Pedal

    Tie, nylon wire .......... 12139 Plug 1/2" NPT ........... 01759 Nipple, 1/2" x 3 ......... 01735 Screw, 1/2-NC x 1/2 set ......03471 Figure 49 Figure 50 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 42: Dust Collector

    Sequence control panel assembly ... 15788 Adaptor, 1/4-NPT x 3/8 hose ....01019 15, 16 12, 13 Some item are not shown or rotated for clarity Figure 51 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

  • Page 43: Reclaimer

    Hose, light-lined flex, specify feet required 6" ID for standard use ......12468 5" ID for use with steel media ....12467 Clamp, hose 6-1/2" ........00750 Figure 52 © 2019 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.  www.clemcoindustries.com  Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19...

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