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5.5.1 After a working break of more than one year 5.5.2 After changing the installation site TROUBLESHOOTING Faults with display ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel. +41 71 466 80 80 Fax + 41 71 466 80 66 Tel.
CARBON DIOXIDE LTD THANK YOU! Congratulations - you have acquired an ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD quality product. Please read these operating instructions carefully, especially the "safety instructions" before installing and commissioning this product. We will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have or if any clarifi cation is requi- red.
These ASCO operating instructions will support and accompany you in the familiarisation, installation and also in the commissioning of your ASCO quality product. In addition these ope- rating instructions contain important information for the safe, seamless and effi cient operation of your product.
fi rst time. Since an ASCO product is generally used in conjunction with other equipment, the following safety notes are correspondingly more comprehensive.
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Failure to heed the information can result in damage to property..indicates a possibly dangerous situation which may result in damage to pro- perty if it is not avoided. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
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• protective clothing INTERACTING MACHINE PARTS CAUTION Many ASCO appliances are mechanically driven machines. Moving parts pre- sent a corresponding danger. The service openings as well as the side - and rear walls must always be closed during ope- ration so that moving parts cannot be reached. Please ensure that these lids are always fi tted before the machine is commissioned.
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It must be ensured that all pipes are resealed again in order to prevent ingress of damp. Please ensure that your ASCO product is always installed on a level industrial fl oor.
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• In addition it is recommended to fi t a discharge cock/ball valve so that CO can be released when required. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel. +41 71 466 80 80 Fax + 41 71 466 80 66 Tel.
Sublimation temperature -78.9 °C (-110 °F) at p = 0.9807 bar Latent heat of the sublimation 573.02 kJ/kg (Enthalpy of the sublimation) ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel. +41 71 466 80 80 Fax + 41 71 466 80 66 Tel.
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Unprotected skin can "stick" to frozen parts. DANGER OF CARBON DIOXIDE POISONING Please ensure that your ASCO quality product is always set up in a well-ventilated area. WARNING An increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the ambient air affects breathing.
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Heart and breathing defects can increase the danger of carbon dioxide poiso- ning. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD supplies appliances for continuous monitoring of the ambient air in the danger area. These display the current CO concentration and give an acoustic war- ning when the set highest concentration values are reached.
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In order to avoid the danger of injury, wearing protective clothing is obligatory. Leather gloves must be worn. Rubber gloves are not suffi cient. WARNING When operating the ASCO equipment safety shoes for industrial use must al- ways be worn. CAUTION Safety glasses must always be worn when operating dry ice pelletisers.
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Inhalation Get medical assistance IMMEDIATELY. If breathing stops, give artifi cial respiration IMMEDIATELY and get medical assistance. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel. +41 71 466 80 80 Fax + 41 71 466 80 66 Tel.
In case of damage due to wrong handling, all warranty claims against ASCO will be voided. It is the ASCO business policy to develop our products continuously this may lead to possible differences in equipment, specifi cation, brochures or manuals.
Cleaning is performed dry. Since the pellets sublimate immedi- ately on impact no residues of the blasting agent remain. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
The list does not claim to be complete, as new potential applications are conti- nuously being discovered. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This technical manual contains basic tips and safety instructions which are to be fol- ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
CAUTION Risk of injury due to low temperatures. Dry ice has a temperature of -110.2 °F (-79 °C). Direct contact with the skin can cause frost burns. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
Further, the operator is to make sure that the personnel completely understands the contents of this technical manual. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
WARNING Dry ice blasting is very loud. Always wear approved hearing protection when operating the ASCOJET or when being near to the blasting unit. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
Therefore, always read the safety information sheet provided by your dry ice supplier thoroughly. The instructions given must be strictly observed. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
(6 kg) in the opposite direction of the airfl ow. In order to anticipate the reactive thrust, always take a wide stance (feet approx. 23.6'' (60 cm) apart) and lean into the blasting direction. Always hold the gun safely with both hands ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
(see Fig. 2). The hose can no longer be decoupled. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
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Compressed air to ASCOJET pressure must not exceed 232 psi (16 bar). CAUTION Make sure that all protective devices are in function and all protective covers are mounted (see picture below). ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
Before connecting the machine, check the hose and couplings for damage. All hose and cable connections must be checked for tightness and correct fi t! ASCO shall be exempt from warranty claims for damage or system disruptions resulting from improper installation.
(1) and locking bar (2). Beside the standard nozzle, fl at, round and angled nozzles are available as accesso- ries. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
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Do not use an adapter. 1 grounded outlet 2 grounded outlet box 3 grounded pin ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel. +41 71 466 80 80 Fax + 41 71 466 80 66 Tel.
Risk of damaging the device. Use only dry ice pellets as blasting media. The use of any other blasting agent will lead to loss of warranty coverage. • Close the cover of the dry ice hopper. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
• Cordon off the working area to prevent persons coming close to the machine when it is being operated. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
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Small objects should be fi xed to be cleaned if necessary. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
Press emergency-stop button. The dry ice feeding is stopped and the air fl ow from the nozzle is interrupted. • Interrupt the compressed air supply. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
Open the pressure relief valve slowly and wait until the condensate has been drai- ned from the device. NOTE Please dispose off condensate in an environmentally friendly manner. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
Increase value Decrease value Menu point to the top Menu point to the bottom ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel. +41 71 466 80 80 Fax + 41 71 466 80 66 Tel.
Open the pressure relief valve slowly and wait until the condensate and the com- pressed air have been drained from the device. • Place the collection under the dry ice exit. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
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• Disconnect the main plug from the socket. • Clean and roll up the grounding rope. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel. +41 71 466 80 80 Fax + 41 71 466 80 66 Tel.
• Check the device to make sure that it is in a proper condition, is functioning well and has been installed properly. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service Center. Please submit the proof of pur-chase, serial number and working hours. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
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ANNEX 3 XLIX ANZUGSDREHMOMENTE / TORQUE SETTINGS Die Schrauben der ASCO Produkte haben keine speziellen Anzugsdrehmomente. Die Standard-Drehmomente betragen: The ASCO products do not have any special torques. The standard torques are: TYP / NIEDERKOPF / STANDARD TYPE LOW HEAD 1.1 Nm...
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In the framework of legal possibilities the authors and publishers do not accept any liability whatsoever for damage resulting from incorrect or incomplete information and the consequen- ces of this. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE LTD Offi cial sales partner USA Industriestr. 2, CH-8590 Romanshorn GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS Tel.
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