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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1-8DPF40
VERSION 2.2

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  • Page 1 Original instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1-8DPF40 VERSION 2.2...

  • Page 2: Inspection Comments

    Inspection comments Inspection before initial operation on: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Date of initial operation: __________________________________________ Serial number & Year of manufacture: __________________________ _____________ Recurring inspections / maintenance log Date / Hour counter Findings Repairs / Cleaning Test *Competent person...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Inspection comments 1. Introduction 2. Machine description 3. Safety Work area safety Electrical safety Personal safety Machine safety Shot / steel blasting safety Maintenance safety Dust collector safety Transport safety Signs on the machine 4. Initial operation Control panel Drive Control Checkpoints of electrical safety...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Blastrac BV offers a course on the use of the machine in order to make the operating and maintenance personnel familiar with all elements of the machine.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Any damage to the electric cables and/or electrical components is not permitted. d) If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced immediately. Only use original Blastrac parts. e) The voltage on the identification plate must comply with the power supply.

  • Page 6: Personal Safety

    Check the Service Manual for the order numbers. All repair work has to be done by qualified Blastrac personnel, this guarantees a safe and reliable machine. k) Always use original Blastrac spare parts and abrasive. This will ensure the best performance.

  • Page 7: Shot/Steelblasting Safety

    3.6 Dust collector safety a) Always use a Blastrac dust cleaner to ensure a dust-free operation of the machine and clean air at the workspace. Also the airflow helps to cool the machine and prevents overheating.
  • Page 8 d) When lifting the machine from the ground, always use the lowest lifting speed. The cables must first be tensioned at this speed; they must not be slack when the machine is lifted from the ground. e) During hoisting make sure to be at a safe distance from the machine with the most optimal view on the machine and working environment.

  • Page 9: Signs On The Machine

    Signs on the machine The following stickers are placed on the machine. Meanings of these symbols are: ! Danger Hazardous voltage in motor Wear a dust mask class FFP3 or higher. even when solid state controller is OFF. Disconnect main power before servicing motor, controller or associated wiring.

  • Page 10: Initial Operation

    4. Before operation Before using the machine it is of great importance to inspect the machine. It is not permitted to use the machine if the machine safety is not according the checkpoints below. Checkpoints power supply Use only extension cables for extending the main cable that are sized and marked in accordance with the ...

  • Page 11: Manual Moving Of The Machine

    3. Drive speed dial Dial for setting the drive speed of drive motor. 4. Backward drive button This button (hold-to-run) can be used to drive backwards with the machine, works only when the travel switch(10) is actuated. WARNING! Do not drive backward while blasting! This function is only used for maneuvering without blasting.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Drive Motor To The Traction Wheel

    Connecting the drive motor to the traction wheel Danger of crushing! Insert the quick release Use common sense, do pin inside the hole. not get distracted during the activities. Make sure the magnetic !WARNING! valve is CLOSED. Use only 1 finger to press the button of the Make sure the Blast quick release pin, and...

  • Page 13: The Abrasive Valve

    The abrasive valve Between the abrasive storage hopper and the feed spout there is a valve incorporating a permanent magnet in order to control the abrasive flow towards the blastwheel. Any change in the opening of the magnetic valve causes the amount of abrasive fed to the blastwheel to change. The change in the abrasive fed can be read from the ammeter.

  • Page 14: Operating

    5. Operation During operating the 1-8DPS, the following additional safety instructions must be followed closely. Before switching on the machine make sure that no-one can be endangered when the machine starts up. Make sure that no vehicles, such as forklift trucks and other equipment run over the electric cable and the dust hose.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Carry out blasting in parallel tracks in such way that the dust hose and electric cable do not become twisted. The next figure shows the recommended blast paths leading away from the dust collector. Dust collector Dust hose and electric cable Blast cleaning machine Make sure that no vehicles, such as forklifts, trucks and other equipment run over the electric cable and the dust...

  • Page 16: The Blast Pattern

    The blast pattern Abrasive leaving the blast wheel blades is not thrown in all directions. Scatter is restricted to an angle of about 50°. This is achieved through the use of a control cage which surrounds the impeller. The position of the window in the control cage determines the blast pattern.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    6. Maintenance Pay attention to Chapter 3 "Safety" during maintenance and repair works. Failures due to inadequate or incorrect maintenance may generate very high repair costs and long standstill periods of the machine. Regular maintenance therefore is imperative. Operational safety and service life of the machine depends, among other things, on proper maintenance. The following table shows recommendations about time, inspection and maintenance for the normal use of the machine.

  • Page 18: Changing The Liners

    All repair work must to be done by qualified Blastrac personnel, this to guarantee a safe and reliable machine. Any guarantee on the machine is expired when: Non original Blastrac parts have been used  Repair work is not done by qualified Blastrac personnel ...

  • Page 19: The V-Belt

    The V-belts The V-belt drives are designed for the installed driving power. To force a higher output through an excessive high tension of the V-belts will result in broken belts, damage to the bearings and causes loss of the total efficiency.

  • Page 20: The Chain Drive

    6.6 The chain drive A chain drive needs relatively little maintenance when the correct chain is selected, when it is mounted correctly and, in this case of application, is not lubricated. The drive chain is protected by a chain guard. The chain guard prevents excessive contamination and prevents accidents.

  • Page 21: Selection Of Abrasive

    7. Selection of abrasive Media nr. 2 Is often used when the surface is only subsequently sealed.  creates fine profiles, e.g. on vacuum concrete and non-glazed tiles  removes thin layers of rust on steel surfaces  removes thin layers of paint Media nr.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Abrasive loss on the Incorrect height adjustment of the Adjust the magnetic seals. surface or escaping magnetic seals. abrasive at the blast head Worn magnetic seals. Replace the magnetic seals. Poor abrasive quality. Contact Blastrac. Worn tune-up kit. Replace the tune-up kit.
  • Page 23 Check and clean the dust hose Ripped or damaged dust hose Replace dust hose Excessive wear in blast Wrong abrasive. Contact Blastrac. housing and rebound plenum The thrown abrasive blasts the housing Incorrect setting of the control cage and not the surface to be blasted. Adjust the blast pattern.

  • Page 24: Technical Data

    The electrical diagrams of the electrical system are placed inside of the control panel. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice by Blastrac BV IMPORTANT NOTES: The indicated values are measured on new machines. Noise and vibration levels will vary in different circumstances.
  • Page 25 This way the materials can be re-used in an environmentally responsible manner. Despite the fact that this guide is made with care, Blastrac takes no liability for errors in the manual and the possible consequences. We are naturally very interested in your findings and additions.
  • Page 26 BLASTRAC EUROPE WE’RE READY TO ASSIST YOU! BLASTRAC THE NETHERLANDS BLASTRAC POLAND BLASTRAC FRANCE EUROPEAN HEAD OFFICE SALES & SERVICE CENTRE SALES & SERVICE CENTRE Utrechthaven 12 Golina, ul. Dworcowa 47E ZI - 29, Av. des Temps Modernes NL - 3433 PN Nieuwegein...

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