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  • Page 1 Martin ® XHV Air Cannon Operator’s Manual M3404...
  • Page 2 Important MARTIN ENGINEERING HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR: DAMAGE DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE MATERIAL; USER’S FAILURE TO INSPECT, MAINTAIN AND TAKE REASONABLE CARE OF THE EQUIPMENT; INJURIES OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM USE OR APPLICATION OF THIS PRODUCT CONTRARY TO INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    XHV Air Cannon Labels ........B-1...
  • Page 4 XHV 4” Air Cannon Part Numbers......® Martin XHV 2” Air Cannon Tank Weldment Part Numbers ... ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Operation The Martin XHV Air Cannon System consists of one or more air cannons mounted on a storage vessel. The air cannon charges when the tank is filled with plant compressed air or nitrogen between 40 psi (2.76 bar) and 120 psi (8.27 bar) (A, Figure 2) that is controlled by a 3-way normally open solenoid...

  • Page 6: Model And Serial Numbers

    ® Model and serial Each Martin XHV Air Cannon’s serial and model number is shown on a numbers plate attached to the tank (see Figure 3). Serial and model numbers must be referenced when ordering parts from Martin Engineering or representative, and on all correspondence.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    4 in. (102 mm), a tank diameter of 12 in. (305 mm), and a tank length of 28 in. (711 mm). ® Specifications Nine different Martin XHV Air Cannon models are available. Each model is listed below. The volume of air held in the tank increases with pressure. Part Air Cannon Model Number...

  • Page 8: References

    All safety rules defined in the above documents, and all owner/employer safety rules, must be strictly followed when installing and servicing this equipment. Materials required Materials other than standard hand tools that are required to complete tasks are listed where applicable. ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...

  • Page 9: Before Installing Air Cannon

    • Air cannon, relief valve, and pipe nipple. • Air Blast Warning Label, P/N 31913. • Lockout Valve Warning Tag, P/N 35146. 3. If you ordered accessories from Martin Engineering, remove from shipping container. Equipment in container may include the following: • Quick exhaust valve.
  • Page 10 To determine maximum force output values for your application, call Martin Engineering. 8. If you need to know air cannon maximum force output for your application, call Martin Engineering.

  • Page 11: Installing Air Cannon

    NOTE If you are unsure where to locate air cannon(s) on your storage vessel, contact Martin Engineering or your representative. 1. Mark location for each air cannon on storage vessel. 2. For internal storage vessel temperatures under 500°F (260°C), install standard (30°) or fan jet mounting plate on vessel as follows:...

  • Page 12: Fan Jet Mounting Plate

    If using a 30° mounting plate (Figure 6), cut a hole in storage vessel for each mounting plate using templates on last page of this manual. If templates are missing, contact Martin Engineering or representative. Place mounting plate over hole and field weld to vessel skin.
  • Page 13 XHV blow pipe and fan jet angle nozzle, fan jet blow nozzle, or high-temperature blow pipe (Figure 8) on vessel as follows: a. If using fan jet angle nozzle, contact Martin Engineering. Fan jet angle nozzle Fan jet blow nozzle...
  • Page 14 (a) Cut seal plate in half and fit around blow pipe. (b) Cut a 5-in. (127 mm) round hole in seal plate and install over end of blow pipe. ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...

  • Page 15: Connecting Air Cannon To Mounting Plate

    XHV discharge weldment. mounting plate 2. Bolt flange on discharge weldment to flange on blow pipe. 3. Position tank with inspection ports downward to provide maximum drainage. 4. Go to “Installing restraining cable.” ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...

  • Page 16: Installing Restraining Cable

    5. Gradually tighten nuts alternately and evenly to 15 ft-lbs. Leave 2 to 3 in. (51 to 76 mm) slack in wire rope. 6. Go to “Connecting air supply to air cannon.” ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...

  • Page 17: Connecting Air Supply To Air Cannon

    Use ASME-approved relief valve only (supplied with XHV Air Cannon). 2. Remove dust cap from tank inspection port and install relief valve (A, Figure 13 or 14). Make sure other inspection ports are tightly plugged. ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...

  • Page 18: Manual Valve Piping

    3/4-in. 90° street elbow 1-in. 90° street elbow Air filter/regulator/lubricator Quick exhaust valve Lockout ball valve Electrical solenoid valve Check valve Bushing Air supply (not to scale) Figure 14. Electrical Solenoid Valve Piping ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT Manual valves or electrical solenoid valves distributed by Martin Engineering, which are made especially for this air cannon, are recommended. Substitute valves may not work as effectively. Use any length pipe to connect air filter/regulator/lubricator to check valve.

  • Page 20: Installing Solenoid Enclosures

    For electrical solenoid valve installations, design and wire electrical solenoid controls according to NEC Handbook. Electrical push buttons, timers, and programmable controllers are available through Martin Engineering. 13. For electrical solenoid valve installations, if using electrical solenoid controller, install according to instructions provided with controller.

  • Page 21: Solenoid Enclosure Piping

    Air supply Figure 15. Solenoid Enclosure Piping IMPORTANT Solenoid enclosures distributed by Martin Engineering, which are made especially for this air cannon, are recommended. Substitute enclosures may not work as effectively. Install a quick exhaust valve for every 25 ft (8 m) of stainless steel pipe from solenoid enclosure to air cannon, or air cannon will not work as intended.
  • Page 22 Connect all solenoid enclosures to a controller. Design and wire solenoid cabinet controls according to NEC Handbook. Electrical push buttons, timers, and programmable controllers are available through Martin Engineering. 8. Drill conduit entrance hole in solenoid enclosure for wiring. 9. Connect conduit according to NEC Handbook standards.

  • Page 23: After Installing Air Cannon

    Air Blast Warning Label, P/N 31913, on vessel wall visible to anyone opening door/port. If more than one door or port exists on storage vessel, request additional labels from Martin Engineering or representative. Attach Lockout Valve Warning Tag, P/N 35146, to lockout valve with cable tie (supplied).
  • Page 24 9. If air cannon blasts properly, continue to operate air cannon as needed. If problems occur, see “Troubleshooting.” 10. Keep air cannon charged with air at all times so unit is always ready for use, and so material cannot flow into air cannon. ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    3. Inspect quick exhaust valve, manual valve or electrical solenoid valve, check valve, lockout ball valve, and air filter/regulator/lubricator for proper operation. If not operating correctly, replace. 4. Wipe all warning labels clean. If labels are not readable, contact Martin Engineering or representative for replacements. ®...

  • Page 26: Every Year Or 50,000 Firings

    Do not weld tank. Paint in tank will melt and welding will violate ASME code. If tank is damaged or leaking, do not use air cannon until tank is replaced or repaired by Martin Engineering. 5. Inspect air cannon mounting area for rust and loose screws, welds, and bolts.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Move to within 25 ft (7.62 m) on 3/8-in. tubing exhaust valve. application, and 15 ft (4.57 m) on 1/2-in. tubing application. Valve body full of foreign matter. Disassemble and clean out. ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 28 Low resistance remove restriction. across coil indicates good valve.) Replace valve. Broken lead to solenoid valve. Replace wire to NEC Handbook Standards. Defective timer. Replace timer. ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...

  • Page 29: Repair

    4. Remove hex head cap screws (9), nuts (12), and compression washers (11) from cap assembly (6). 5. Remove cap assembly, spring (5), and piston (3) from valve body (2). ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...

  • Page 30: Inspection

    3. Make sure o-ring (10) is in place on valve body cap and install on valve body using hex head cap screws, compression washers, and nuts. Tighten to 154 ft-lb (209 N·m) in cross pattern. 4. Connect air line to quick exhaust valve. ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 31 Notes...

  • Page 32: Part Numbers

    Martin XHV Air Cannons and related equipment. Please reference part numbers when ordering parts. Part numbers for accessory equipment not listed here are available from Martin Engineering or representative. ® Martin 6-in. Discharge Air Cannon Assembly: See Figures 16a and 16b.

  • Page 33: Air Control Components/Kits

    304 stainless steel tubing and fittings. Miscellaneous ® Martin High-Temperature Oil: Quart P/N 34528-Q, Case (12 qts), P/N 34528-C Restraining Cable Kit (6 ft): P/N 32271 BBAC Controller (115v/220v): P/N 38901 ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 34 ® Figure 16a. Martin XHV 6-in. Air Cannon Assembly, P/N 36260-XXXX ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 35 Label Kit 34517-03E Operator Manual M3404 *Not Shown **Refer to Appendix B ® Figure 16b. Martin XHV 6-in. Air Cannon Assembly Parts List ® Table I. Martin XHV 6-in. Air Cannon Tank Weldment Part Numbers Part No. Part No. Item 1...
  • Page 36 ® Figure 17a. Martin XHV 4-in. Air Cannon Assembly, P/N 35132-XXXX ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 37 Label Kit See Table II Operator Manual M3404 Not Shown Refer to Appendix B. ® Figure 17b. Martin XHV 4-in. Air Cannon Assembly Parts List ® Table II. Martin XHV 4-in. Air Cannon Part Numbers Part No. Part No. Item 1 Part No.
  • Page 38 ® Figure 18a. Martin XHV 2-in. Air Cannon Assembly, P/N 35859-XXXX ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 39 34517-01E * Operator Manual M3404 *Not Shown **Refer to Appendix B. ® Figure 18b. Martin XHV 2-in. Air Cannon Assembly Parts List ® Table III. Martin XHV 2-in. Air Cannon Tank Weldment Part Numbers Part No. Part No. Item 1...
  • Page 40 Notes...

  • Page 41: Appendix A. Martin Xhv Air Cannon Specifications

    Appendix A ® Martin XHV Air Cannon Specifications ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 42 3.00 (85) 90 (6.2) 1.90 (54) 3.18 (90) 95 (6.5) 2.00 (57) 3.36 (95) 100 (6.9) 2.11 (60) 3.54 (100) 110 (7.6) 2.32 (66) 3.89 (110) 120 (8.3) 2.53 (72) 4.24 (120) ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 43 ***Noise measure at a distance of 4 feet (1.2 meters) for discharge into 6 tons (5442 kg) of material with bulk density of 105 lb per cubic foot (1,680 kg per cubic meter). ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 44 (343) (317) (422) (305) 73.65 18.5 31.5 15.5 19.6 BB4-30-60 35132-3060 (1524) (762) (1871) (203) (470) (800) (394) (498) (381) * NPT - National Pipe Thread Figure A-2. 4-in. Air Cannon Dimensions ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 45 ***Noise measure at a distance of 4 feet (1.2 meters) for discharge into 6 tons (5442 kg) of material with bulk density of 105 lb per cubic foot (1,680 kg per cubic meter). ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 46 30.00 78.00 8.00 20.5 15.75 15.75 17.25 15.50 BB6-30-60 36260-3060 60 (1524) (762) (1981) (203) (521) (400) (394) (498) (381) * NPT - National Pipe Thread Figure A-3. 6-in. Air Cannon Dimensions ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 47 153.00 (4333) 110 (7.6) 36.22 (1026) 86.13 (2439) 168.30 (4766) 120 (8.3) 39.51 (1119) 93.96 (2661) 183.60 (5200) Table A-VI. 6-in. XHV Air Cannon Noise Levels Noise *** Discharge Fill Time* Model No. Time** @80 psi @90 psi @100 psi...
  • Page 48 Notes...

  • Page 49: Appendix B. Martin Xhv Air Cannon Labels

    Appendix B ® Martin XHV Air Cannon Labels ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 50 Air Cannon Warning Label, P/N 33439 ® Martin Air Cannon Serial Number Model Number Type U.S. and corresponding foreign patents pending. 800-544-2947 309-852-2384 www.martin-eng.com Label P/N 21313 ® Martin Serial/Model Number Label, P/N 21313 ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 51 2. Purga la presión de línea. 3. Ventile el aire de los detonadores. Abrir esta puerta mientras los cañones están operando puede ser mortal! Label P/N 31913 Air Blast Warning Label, P/N 31913 ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 52 Escombros volantes pueden causar heridas serias o muerte. Label P/N 35146 Lockout Valve Warning Tag, P/N 35146 ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 53 Loud noise. Use ear protection to avoid impairment or loss of hearing. Zona ruidosa. Usar tapones de oreja para evitar cualquier daño auditivo. Label P/N 34070 Loud Noise Warning Tag, P/N 34070 ® Martin Engineering M3404-05/12 Martin XHV Air Cannons...
  • Page 54 Notes...
  • Page 55 Fan Jet M o u n ti n g 30° M o u n ti n g M o u n t 3 0 ° m o u n t in g p l a t e s v e r t ic a lly. M o u n t fa n j e t m o u n t in g p l a t e s e i t h e r v e r t ic a l ly o r h o ri z o n t a l ly.
  • Page 57 Any product, process, or technology described here may be the subject of intellectual property rights reserved by Martin Engineering Company. Trademarks or service marks designated with the ® symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be proprietary in one or more countries or regions. Other trademarks and service marks belonging to Martin Engineering Company in the United States and/or other countries or regions may be designated with the “TM”...
  • Page 58 Martin Engineering USA One Martin Place Neponset, IL 61345-9766 USA 800 544 2947 or 309 852 2384 Fax 800 814 1553 www.martin-eng.com Form No. M3404-05/12 © Martin Engineering Company 1997, 2012...

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