1.1 General instructions 1.2 Labelling 2.1 Use for intended purpose 2.2 Danger sources 2.3 Safety devices on the equipment 2.4 Safety measures at the installation site 3.1 Unpacking the device 3.2 Identification and description of the device components 3.3 Device components 3.4 Technical Data 4.1 Operation of the granule jet blasting device 4.2 Granule jet blasting device preparation and connection...
General instructions State-of-the-art Faults This tool is state-of-the-art technology. If faults occur, the operator may only To ensure that the equipment operates eliminate those faults through their own safely, it must be operated in a proper and actions where the corresponding remedy safety-conscious manner.
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Risk of damage to the tool Technical personnel The tool must only be used as Only trained and instructed personnel are described in the instruction authorized to carry out the repair / main- manual. It is expressly forbid- tenance work on the vehicles and vehicle den to misuse the tool or to use components concerned.
Labelling Some chapters in this instruction manual use internationally recognised warning symbols, warning notes and general instruction symbols. The individual symbols are explained below. Follow all the instructions and safety rules. Instruction manual Please note the following. general instructions Observe the general Arrow to clarify instructions pressing together...
Use for intended purpose The granule jet blasting device complies The jet blasting device may with the machinery directive 98/37 EC only be operated in combina- and is used for processing the surface of tion with the vacuum adapters metal using a grainy blasting material, that are approved for the rele- that is blasted onto the surface that is vant engine type and a vacuum...
Danger sources The granule jet blasting device is safe if Never throw or drop the granule jet blasting used for its correct purpose. device. If it is used incorrectly and/or The granule jet blasting device may only be negligently by untrained per- used at ambient temperatures of between 5 sonnel, serious injuries could °C and 50 °C.
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The granule jet blasting de- Hoses and supply lines must vice must always be set up be routed in such a way that on a level surface or the floor they cannot be damaged or be- of the workshop. The device come trapped! The hoses must must not be set up on ta- also be routed in a way that...
Safety devices on the equipment Item B: Item A: 2.3.1 2.3.2 work item relieve Fig. 2.3.1 Fig. 2.3.3 There is a 3-way ball valve on the granule There is a 2-way ball valve on the handle of container that applies compressed air to the blasting lance.
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2.3.3 If a control function fails, the imum operating pressure of device must be taken out of the device. The valve opens service immediately and re- at pressure of approx. 8.5 bar. paired by a trained expert! If the safety equipment mal- There is a pressure gauge on functions, the device must be the granule container.
Safety measures at the installation site 2.4.1 2.4.1 Fig. 2.4.1 The surface on which the device is installed Hoses and supply lines must be routed so must be level, load-bearing and stable in ac- that they do not damage the device and cordance with the weight of the device.
Unpacking the device 3.1.1 • Place box on a level surface • Open box and carefully remove the device • Check the accessories Operating instructions Granule container with connected hose package and handle Straight blasting lance Angled blasting lance Possibly other accessories, see delivery note Identification and description of the device components...
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Title Title Eye bolt Hose, black Ø 6 mm Annular nut Hose, blue Ø 6 mm Hose, transparent Ø 6 mm O-ring Nozzle, bent Split pin Granule container Handle Kapsto sealing screw Control block Press nipple PVC hose Ø 14 mm Protective hose Handle Follow manual...
Technical Data 3.4.1 1 = Control air, transparent hose 2 = Main air, black hose 3 = Granules supply, blue hose Blasting lance, 3/3-way straight control valve Blasting lance, bent Length 290 mm Weight 15.5 kg Width ca. 280 mm Hose package working length Height 620 mm...
Operation of the granule jet blasting device • Fill with blasting material. • Connect vacuum adapter to vacuum device. • Attach blasting lance to handle. • Connect granule jet blasting device to the compressed air supply. • Start the cleaning process. •...
Granule jet blasting device preparation and connection 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 Fig. 4.2.1 The device is supplied from the factory without a compressed air coupling. The ball G1/4“ R1/4“ valve has a connecting thread with a female thread of G ¼“. The thread is fitted with a closing cap.
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4.2.5 4.2.6 ≥ Ø 6 mm max. 8 bar 4.2.7 The device may only be operated using dry, oil-free compressed air! Fig. 4.2.6 The granule jet blasting device may only be operated with an external supply unit with variable operating pressure! Fig.
Filling with blasting material 4.3.1 Attention! Device may only be filled if container is depressurised and the air supply line has been disconnected. Fig. 4.3.1 3-way ball valve in „Relieve“ position Fig. 4.3.2 Pressure gauge must not be indicating any pressure 4.3.2 Fig.
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4.3.4 Only blasting material that has been approved by the manufacturer may be used: Cleaning granulate. The blasting material must be free of impurities. Never re-use blasting material. Fig. 4.3.4 Remove lid of container Fig. 4.3.5 4.3.5 Filling with granules Fig.
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4.3.7 Check device for leaks! If compressed air is leaking from the device, the working process must be interrupted and the cause thereof reme- died! Fig. 4.3.7 Check lid seal. Seal must be clean and must not be damaged. Fig. 4.3.8 Place lid on container.
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4.3.10 Fig. 4.3.10 Tighten eye bolts by hand. Fig. 4.3.11 3-way ball valve in „Relieve“ position 4.3.11...
Connect vacuum adapter to vacuum cleaner 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.3 Fig. 4.4.1 Attach stepped grommet of vacuum adap- ter to suction hose of vacuum cleaner. Fig. 4.4.2 Remove adapter segments that are too small from stepped grommet. Fig. 4.4.3 Secure suction hose with a hose clamp.
Attach blasting lance to handle 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 Fig. 4.5.1 Screw suitable blasting lance to 2-way ball valve. Fig. 4.5.2 Move 2-way ball valve to the open position. Fig. 4.5.3 Slowly turn 3-way ball valve to the working position. Fig. 4.5.4 No air must come out of the blasting lance 4.5.4 unless the hand lever is operated.
Starting the cleaning process 4.6.1 Only trained and instructed ex- perts may operate the device! Before the cleaning process is started, the operator must put on the prescribed protec- tive clothing! 4.6.2 4.6.2...
Blasting 4.7.1 4.7.1 Risk of injury! The blasting lance must never be pulled out of the vacuum adapter during the cleaning process! Fig. 4.7.1 Blasting with air / blowing out When the pull-off lever is moved to posi- tion 1 (half-way position) only air comes out of the blasting lance.
Cleaning the inlet valves and the inlet channel 4.8.1 4.8.2 4.8.3 4.8.4 Fig. 4.8.1 – 4.8.4 position so that the entire carbonised area is The blasting lance must be positioned close cleaned. to the surfaces that are being cleaned. The No blasting material should cleaning phases should last no more than exit from the vacuum adapter...
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4.8.5 4.8.6 Fig. 4.8.5 Fig. 4.8.6 The inlet valves and the inlet After all cleaning positions have been blast- channel area should be bare ed once, the cleaning result must be visually and free of carbonisation. inspected. If the result is unsatisfactory, the process must be repeated and /or the work- ing pressure of the device increased.
Taking the device out of service 4.9.1 Fig. 4.9.1 After each working procedure the 3-way ball valve must be moved to the „Relieve“ posi- tion. Fig. 4.9.2 The compressed air supply line can be dis- connected if no pressure is being indicated on the pressure gauge.
Maintenance / cleaning 5.1.1 Attention! The blasting material hose is also subject to wear dur- ing operation, and must be checked for damage at least every two months. The blasting material hose should be replaced once per annum if the device is used regularly! Fig.
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5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 Fig. 5.1.4, 5.1.5 Remove hose and replace with new hose. Fig. 5.1.6 This opportunity must be taken to check all hose grommets and connecting nipples on 6–7 mm the control valve and the handle. If the size of the hole has been increased significantly by the flow of blasting ma- terial, it must be replaced! Original diameter...
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5.1.7 5.1.8 5.1.9 Fig. 5.1.7 – 5.1.9 At regular intervals, but after no more than 10–15 container fillings, the filter inserts in the blasting material container and the lid of the device must be cleaned! Fig. 5.1.10 Unscrew all filter inserts and blow them out with a compressed air blow-out gun from threaded side until all granule or dust resi- due has been removed.
Disposal Devices and machinery and components of devices and machinery must be disposed of in compliance with the laws, regulations and other stipu- lations of the country in which they are located. We recommend using specialist licensed companies for disposal. The modules and units have been developed to be environmentally com- patible and suitable for recycling.
Warranty & Service Tools from TKR Spezialwerkzeuge GmbH come with a 24 month warranty against material and manufacturing defects. Otherwise, the statutory conditions governing warranty peri- ods and our General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Supply apply. Wearing parts such as screws are excluded. The warranty begins on the date of delivery, as specified on the invoice or delivery note.
EU Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG Manufacturer: TKR Spezialwerkzeuge GmbH Am Waldesrand 9–11 58285 Gevelsberg, Germany Person authorised to compile the technical documentation: Thorsten Weyland Equipment type: Pneumatically operated granule jet blasting device Type designation: PG 5-8 Has been developed and designed in accordance with the standards...
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: TKR Spezialwerkzeuge GmbH Am Waldesrand 9–11 58285 Gevelsberg, Germany Person authorised to compile the technical documentation: Thorsten Weyland Equipment type: Pneumatically operated granule jet blasting device Type designation: PG 5-8 The product is developed and constructed in accordance with the UK legislation and designated standards by TKR Spezialwerkzeuge GmbH...
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Am Waldesrand 9–11 D-58285 Gevelsberg (Germany) Other languages, accessories Phone +49 2332 66607-0 and spare parts: +49 2332 66607-941 www.tkr-service.com E-mail info@tkrgroup.com www.tkrgroup.com...
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