Blastrac 1-7D MKII Operating Instructions Manual

Blastrac 1-7D MKII Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1-7D MKII
VERSION 1.0

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  • Page 1 Original instructions in English OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1-7D MKII VERSION 1.0...
  • 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 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 Maintenance safety Dust collector safety Shot/ Steel Blasting safety Transport safety Signs on the machine 4. Initial operation Checkpoints of power supply Checkpoints of machine The abrasive valve Separator...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    2. Machine description The Blastrac blast cleaning machine 1-7D MKII is a downward blasting machine with a closed abrasive circuit exclusively designed for the pre-treatment of dry, frost-free horizontal surfaces. The bouncing impact of metallic abrasive onto the surface to be treated thoroughly removes surface contaminants, coats of paint, sealants and thin coatings.
  • Page 5 1-7D MKII Number Description Blast housing Wire mesh Deflector plate Separator Control lever Safety lever Pull relief Steering handle Height adjustment, clamp handle Swivel castor; Height adjustment of magnets (front) Brush seals Height adjustment magnets (rear) Abrasive shot valve Limit switch...
  • Page 6: 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 7: Personal Safety

    If the length of the brushes is, due to wear, less than 5mm or they are extremely deformed, the brushes have to be replaced. 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.
  • Page 8: Maintenance Safety

    Dust collector safety a) Always use a Blastrac dust collector 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 9: Transport Safety

    Be aware of your surroundings and machine operating level. Do not side hill, do not run on steep incline, this could cause machine to tip over. b) The weight of the 1-7D MKII is 54,0 kg. c) When lifting the machine from the ground, always use the lowest lifting speed. The cables must first be tensioned at this speed;...
  • Page 10: Signs On The Machine

    Signs of the machine The following stickers are placed on the machine. Meanings of these symbols are: Wear a dust mask class FFP3 or higher. ! Danger Hazardous voltage in motor even when solid state controller is OFF. Disconnect main power before servicing Hearing protection is obliged.
  • Page 11: Initial Operation

    4. Initial 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 ...
  • Page 12: Separator

    Separator The abrasive separator is mounted to the end of the rebound plenum. It separates the abrasive from contaminants and feeds the cleaned abrasive back to the abrasive circuit. A wire mesh is fitted to prevent any large contaminants from getting into the blast wheel. In order to clean the wire mesh drawer, the separator cover can be removed.
  • Page 13: Operating

    5. Operating During operating the 1-7D MKII, 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 14: Operating

    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...
  • Page 15: Tilting The Machine

    Tilting the machine When you need to tilt the machine backwards, make sure that the safety handle blocks the control lever. And also make sure the safety plunger is in and prevents opening the valve. See picture A. Picture A. Safety plunger is in. Adjusting Handle You can adjust the height with the two clamp handles.
  • Page 16: Blast Pattern

    Cage retaining plate The position of the control cage has been set by Blastrac and is fixed by pins and recesses. Do not remove any fixings. Incorrect adjustment of the control cage results in very high wear and premature blasting-through of the liners in the blast wheel housing, as well as reduced blasting performance and a possible loss of the rebound energy of the abrasive.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Magnets

    Adjusting the magnets Adjust the height with the setting screws until the correct distance of 8-10 mm has been reached. Adjusting screws front and rear The height of the brush seals should be maximum 1 mm above the surface. Adjustment is effected Through slotted holes...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Remove the abrasive out of the abrasive storage hopper. 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 ...
  • Page 19: Changing The Liners

    Repair work is not done by qualified Blastrac personnel  Changes, add on’s or conversions are undertaken without written permission of Blastrac BV  Screws, bolts etc. that have been removed must be replaced with those of the same quality, strength, material and design.
  • Page 20: Selection Of Abrasive

    The Blastrac blast cleaning machines are designed and built to operate with Blastrac abrasive. Blastrac abrasive has a very high quality and has the rebouncing ability required for the efficient use of the machine. The selection of abrasive is very important since this is the material to carry out the surface treatment.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Worn magnetic seals. Replace the magnetic seals. Poor abrasive quality. Contact Blastrac. Worn tune-up kit. Replace the tune-up kit. Contaminated abrasive The dust collector is not generating Check the dust collector (filter-cartridges, enough suction power so that dust dust hopper and seals) remains in the abrasive.
  • Page 22 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. Machine is not moving Blast head gets caught on the floor.
  • Page 23: Technical Data

    Suitable filter unit Contact Blastrac BV we will assist you with a good advice 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 24 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 25 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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