Central Pneumatic 69724 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 10

Operating instructions
read the EntirE iMpOrtant SaFEty inFOrMatiOn section at the beginning
of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or
use of this product. inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and
missing parts. if any problems are found, do not use tool until repaired.
tool Set up
tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury FrOM acciDEntaL OpEratiOn:
close all Valves, detach the air supply, safely discharge any residual air pressure in the
tool, and close all Valves again before performing any procedure in this section.
tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury:
Do not adjust or tamper with any control or component in a way not specifically explained within
this manual. improper adjustment can result in tool failure or other serious hazards.
abrasive Selection
The type of abrasive selected effects the time
required to blast clean a given surface area.
Particularly for large sueadrfaces, test one or more of the
following abrasives to determine which is most effective:
a. Silicon Carbide
b. Aluminum Oxide
c. Glass Beads
d. Walnut Shells
nozzle Selection
note: Depending on the size of the abrasive,
install the proper size Nozzle onto the Blast Gun.
1. Unscrew and remove the Nozzle Cap Nut.
2. Position the Nozzle Gasket against the Adapter.
3. Position the proper Nozzle against
the Nozzle Gasket.
4. Screw the Nozzle Cap Nut back onto the Adapter
to secure the Nozzle Gasket and Nozzle in place.
Loading abrasive
1. Wear protective gear including a
niOSH-approved respirator.
2. Close the Air Valve, Abrasive Valve,
then the Throttle Valve.
3. Open the Safety Valve to make sure tank
is not pressurized. Check the Pressure
Gauge to make sure it reads "0" PSI.
4. Remove Filler Cap.
5. Insert Funnel into Tank and pour in
abrasive (up to 3/4 full). Do not fill
more than 3/4 of the tank.
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WarninG! tO prEVEnt SEriOuS
inJury: Do not use sand or other blasting
materials that contain crystalline silica.
note: check to ensure the abrasives are dry
and clean so that they do not clog the unit.
note: The Nozzle size depends on grit of abrasive used.
The larger sizes are best suited to glass
beads and walnut shells, while smaller sizes
are best suited for fine aluminum oxide.
Change the nozzle as needed to suit the abrasive.
nozzle
nozzle
cap nut
nozzle
Gasket
Figure D
note: If humidity in your region is
90% or more, only fill the tank halfway and
check the Water Trap more frequently.
6. Re-attach Filler Cap securely.
7. Turn on the compressor and set the
regulator to the pressure recommended
for this Blaster (60-125 PSI).
cautiOn! Do not exceed 125 pSi.
adapter
Item 69724