After Installing Air Cannon - Martin XHV Air Cannon Operator's Manual

After Installing Air Cannon

Martin Engineering M3404-05/12
Read entire section before beginning work.
1. Thoroughly wipe storage vessel wall clean next to vessel door/port. Place
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).
2. Purge air lines.
Charge each air cannon individually during initial start-up to
avoid significant pressure loss.
Relief valve is preset to open at 125 psi (8.62 bar).
Do not exceed 125 psi (8.62 bar) maximum working pressure
or pressure relief valve will open. Minimum recommended
pressure for most applications is 80 psi (5.52 bar) but lower
pressures can be used. Make sure air supply is filtered and
regulated.
Pressure relief valves of up to 150 psi are available from
Martin Engineering. Consult the Maximum Allowable
Working Pressure (MAWP) on tank's name plate before
substituting a different pressure relief valve. Never use a
pressure relief valve with a set pressure that is higher than the
MAWP of the tank.
Pressure relief valve may relieve at any point between 90%
and 100% of set pressure. Exceeding MAWP can cause tank to
rupture.
3. Supply 80 to 125 psi (5.52 to 8.62 bar) filtered, regulated, and lubricated
air to system.
4. For air cannons with manual valves, position manual valve lever so air is
supplied to air cannon (inlet to outlet open).
5. If air cannon does not charge, see "Troubleshooting."
6. Check system for air leaks. If leaking, see "Troubleshooting."
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