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Original Instructions [English] (Rev A)
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2023-05-02
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  • Page 1 Operator Manual Original Instructions [English] (Rev A) 2023-05-02 Click to go to Top of Document...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cold Jet and the client and remains the exclusive property of Cold Jet. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. Cold Jet does not warrant that this document is error-free.
  • Page 3: System Identification

    Shutting Down the Machine ________________________________________________________________________ 29 Cold Jet CONNECT® ___________________________________________________________________________________ 31 Maintenance ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 33 Troubleshooting _______________________________________________________________________________________ 33 Warranty Policy ________________________________________________________________________________________ 34 Declaration of Conformity ____________________________________________________________________________ 36 Contact Information ___________________________________________________________________________________ 37 Schematic System Identification Locate the data plate for this machine and record the information provided in the spaces provided. To...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    TEMP MAX CO PRESSURE MAX OPERATING PRESSURE SHIPPING WEIGHT MANUFACTURE DATE Supplier Responsible for the Equipment: Cold Jet, LLC Phone: 1-800-777-9101 455 Wards Corner Road Website: www.coldjet.com Loveland, Ohio 45140 USA Introduction About This Manual This manual should be kept with the machine and be readily accessible to machine operators and •...
  • Page 5: Safety

    About The Machine This machine is a full pressure dry ice cleaning system that includes radial feeding system • technology. The radial feeding system technology: • o Reduces wear on the pads and rotor. o Provides pulse-free blasting and precision feed rate control. This machine has an onboard pressure regulator.
  • Page 6: Co 2 Safety

    Safety WARNING - Ensure adequate ventilation when operating this equipment to prevent the build-up of carbon dioxide gas. If used indoors or other confined space, a CO detector should be used to monitor for excessive unsafe levels of CO gas and provide a suitable warning. The legal exposure limit by OSHA is a 0.5% average over an 8-hour workday.
  • Page 7: Electrical Grounding

    Blue mandatory action circles o Red prohibited action circles. Replace any safety labels or warning signs if they become damaged, missing, or illegible. • Contact Cold Jet’s customer service department to obtain replacement labels. • Symbol Definition Attention Electrical Hazard...
  • Page 8 Symbol Definition Wear hearing protection Wear eye protection Consult operator manual Do not operate without safety grate in place No foreign objects allowed inside machine is in use Safety Label Locations 2023-05-02 Click to go to Top of Document...
  • Page 9: Cautions And Warnings

    CO to enter another space. WARNING This machine is designed for use with 3mm dry ice pellets recommended by Cold Jet. The use of cleaning agents or chemicals may adversely affect the safety of the machine. WARNING Due to the nature of dry ice and atmospheric conditions, use caution when operating, storing, and cleaning the machine as condensate can build up and leave moisture on the ground near the machine and blast hose.
  • Page 10: Steps For Conducting A Lockout Tagout

    WARNING Do not use the machine if an electrical supply cord or important parts of the machine are damaged or missing, e.g., safety devices, side panels, guards, high pressure hoses, applicator, hardware, nuts, bolts, screws. WARNING Ensure all safety grates and machine covers are in place before operating the machine. WARNING Never insert a foreign object into the hopper of the machine for any reason without the machine in...
  • Page 11 NOTE: There are two energy sources that supply the machine – an electrical supply and a compressed air supply. Both energy sources must be removed. 1. Shut Down: Use the machine’s power switch to turn off power. 2. Isolation: a. Unplug the power cord from the supply source. b.
  • Page 12: System Description

    System Description Machine Data Dimensions 36 x 20 x 40 in (91 x 51 x 102 cm) Weight 257 lbs. (117 kg) Hopper (Dry Ice) Capacity 40 lbs. (18.2 kg) Power Requirements 100 - 140 volts AC 1 Phase (50/60 Hz) 2.5 amps 200 - 240 volts AC 1 Phase (50/60 Hz) 1.2 amps Feeder Drive 1/4 HP, AC Motor 1, 750 RPM...
  • Page 13: Applicators

    Back of Machine 6. Handles 7. Applicator Hanger 8. Nozzle Hanger 9. Applicator Cord Connection 10. Blast Hose Connection 11. AC Power Cord Connection 12. Blast Pressure Regulator 13. Control Panel Applicators Performance Applicator Illumination Lights Applicator controls Blast hose connection Trigger Applicator...
  • Page 14 Applicator Controls The applicator trigger has a safety button that must be depressed first before the trigger will activate. Push (red) safety button inward. Illumination Light Switch Applicator Mode Switch Air-Only Air + Ice (Blast) 2023-05-02 Click to go to Top of Document...
  • Page 15: Control Panel

    Control Panel 1. Power Switch (I = ON, O = OFF) 2. Power Indicator Light (Green light ON = power ON) 3. Feed Rate Control Knob 4. Incoming Air Pressure 5. Hour Meter 6. Disable Applicator o Push button in to disable applicator [Blue light ON] – Applicator will not work. o Pull button out to enable applicator [Blue light OFF] –...
  • Page 16: Nozzles

    Specialty nozzles are also available. Contact Cold Jet's customer service department to determine the nozzle that may be most effective for your application. • The tables below can be used to help with initial settings as you set up the machine for operation.
  • Page 17 Specialty Nozzles These nozzles have various configurations for special applications and operation. Nozzle & Part # Air Consumption Blast Swath Feed rate Length Material Angle Swath Orientation Polymer 112HK 70cfm @ 80psi 0.25 in 1-3 lbs/min 12 x 2 in 2E0361 Coated SST (2.0m 3 /min @ 5.5 bar)
  • Page 18: Operation

    3. Examine the machine for any external damage that may have occurred during transport. Refer to the packing slip for a list of the components shipped with the machine. Contact Cold Jet if any damage has occurred to the shipping container or the machine. 2023-05-02...
  • Page 19: Transport, Storage, And Disposal

    The following instructions are for proper transport of the machine. Follow all instructions as illustrated to avoid damaging the machine. Contact Cold Jet’s customer service department for proper disposal instructions at the end of the machine’s life. Transport Methods • Do not strap over the control panel as this could damage components for operating the machine.
  • Page 20: Machine Setup

    Machine Setup Improper installation of the machine or the applicators could cause WARNING injury to the operator. Follow Lockout Tagout procedures and always shut off the air pressure WARNING while attaching or disconnecting hoses or fittings to the machine. Prior to disconnecting the air supply hose, ensure the air pressure has been shut off and pressure bled from the hose.
  • Page 21 “Machine Blast Hose” must be used. If further lengths are required, “Extension Blast Hoses” must be used. Contact Cold Jet’s customer service department to order parts. 5. Attach an applicator to WARNING Do not use the applicator body or handle for...
  • Page 22: The Compressed Air Supply

    Starting the Machine section of this manual. The Compressed Air Supply Although Cold Jet dry ice equipment is designed and engineered to work under the most • demanding environments and conditions, the incoming air supply must be as free of oil, dirt/foreign particles, and water/moisture as possible.
  • Page 23 If these air quality specifications are not met and are continued to be used with Cold Jet equipment, the warranty will be nullified. Required Air Quality...
  • Page 24 A Coalescent Air Filter, or CAF, (Part No. 2M0039) is a good entry level tool to help separate water from compressed air. o Cold Jet’s aftercooler is the next best tool in separating water by cooling the compressed air. This causes moisture in gas or vapor form to change state to liquid water.
  • Page 25 And, if it is possible to cool the air even further such as using a Cold Jet aftercooler, more moisture is turned to water that can be separated from the compressed air. The result is less moisture, in any form, to negatively affect the dry ice blasting equipment.
  • Page 26: Starting The Machine

    NOTE – Do not use a foreign object such as a stick or metal rod to break up the ice. Contact Cold Jet’s customer service department. It is important to keep the hopper lid closed as much as possible. Leaving it open on a regular •...
  • Page 27 loading dry ice. This will remove any accumulated moisture, water, and ice in the system. 6. Check the hopper for the CAUTION Use only 3mm dry ice pellets for blast presence of any foreign media. The use of any other media will lead to loss material or condensate and of warranty coverage.
  • Page 28 8. Lift and open the hopper lid. 9. Load the hopper with 3 mm dry ice pellets to the bottom Safety of the closed grate. Do not Grate over fill the hopper; any ice above the closed grate is considered over-filling. 10.
  • Page 29: Shutting Down The Machine

    Shutting Down the Machine CAUTION When shutting the machine down for more than 15 minutes, always make sure the hopper is empty and blast in air-only (I) mode for 1 minute. Failure to do so may result in feeder and/or nozzle freeze-up. 1.
  • Page 30 7. Remove nozzle from applicator. CAUTION Do not touch nozzle with bare hands during or immediately after use. Always wear protective gloves. 8. Unplug the power cord from the machine, roll up all cords and hoses and properly stow. • Transporting the Machine: Disconnect all cables and hoses and stow them on the machine’s onboard hose hangers.
  • Page 31: Cold Jet Connect

    Cold Jet CONNECT® • As part of our commitment to the support of your dry ice blasting machine, it comes with its own personal support site through coldjetconnect.com. How to Access QR Code Cold Jet CONNECT® To access your machine’s unique...
  • Page 32 Optional Service Agreements Connect Basic is complementary; users can also subscribe to Connect Care described below. 2023-05-02 Click to go to Top of Document...
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Power switch is in the off position. On the control panel, push the power switch to the ON (I) position start If problem is still not resolved Contact Cold Jet for support 2023-05-02 Click to go to Top of Document...
  • Page 34: Warranty Policy

    Warranty Policy Cold Jet, LLC® (“CJ”) warrants its products (“Equipment”) provided under this Agreement to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months (90 days for used equipment), under normal use, maintenance and service as stipulated in the Operator’s Manual, Commissioning, and Operator Training.
  • Page 35 The replacement of normal wear items, including but not limited to air supply & blast hoses, knives, filter elements, rotors, pads, & applicators; which need replacement due to normal wear and tear or user abuse, at Cold Jet’s discretion d) Deviation from the Equipment’s prescribed maintenance programs, replacement parts, operating instructions, specifications or other terms of sale;...
  • Page 36: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity 2023-05-02 Click to go to Top of Document...
  • Page 37: Contact Information

    +49 6551 9606-0 Fax: +45 7656 1509 Fax: +49 6551 9606-26 Customer Service: +49 65519606-14 Poland - Cold Jet Sp. z o.o. Mexico - Cold Jet Latinoamérica S. de R.L. de C.V. Address: Address: ul. Łukowska 12 Calle Sinaloa, 901-3. Oborniki, Poland...
  • Page 38 SURFACES THE DESIGN CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING TITLE: WAS ORIGINATED BY, AND IS THE EXCLUSIVE BLAST UNIT, AERO 40FP PROPERTY OF COLD JET, LLC. IT IS NOT TO BE USED IN ANY WAY DETRIMENTAL TO THE MANUFACTURABILITY REVIEW: DATE: MATERIAL:...
  • Page 39: Schematic

    THE DESIGN CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING TITLE: WAS ORIGINATED BY, AND IS THE EXCLUSIVE SCHEMATIC AND BOM, ELECTRICAL, 120 VAC, AERO 40FP PROPERTY OF COLD JET, LLC. IT IS NOT TO BE USED IN ANY WAY DETRIMENTAL TO THE MANUFACTURABILITY REVIEW: DATE:...
  • Page 40 THE DESIGN CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING TITLE: WAS ORIGINATED BY, AND IS THE EXCLUSIVE SCHEMATIC AND BOM, ELECTRICAL, 230 VAC, AERO 40FP PROPERTY OF COLD JET, LLC. IT IS NOT TO BE USED IN ANY WAY DETRIMENTAL TO THE MANUFACTURABILITY REVIEW: DATE:...

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