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- Page 1 Operator Manual Original Instructions [English] 2023-08-29 Click to go to Top of Document...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cold Jet and the customer 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 Starting the Machine ________________________________________________________________________________ 25 Blasting Dry Ice ______________________________________________________________________________________ 28 Shutting Down the Machine ________________________________________________________________________ 29 Additional Features ___________________________________________________________________________________ 30 Advanced Settings _____________________________________________________________________________________ 35 Cold Jet CONNECT® ___________________________________________________________________________________ 37 Maintenance ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 39 Troubleshooting _______________________________________________________________________________________ 40 Warranty Policy ________________________________________________________________________________________ 41 Schematic ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 44...
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Page 4: System Identification
System Identification Locate the data plate for this machine and record the information provided in the spaces below. To view documentation for your machine, scan the QR code: QR code i3, Microclean 2 ASSEMBLY No. SERIAL No. ELECTRICAL No. AC VOLTS PHASE FREQUENCY AMPS... -
Page 5: Introduction
Easily view and control blasting parameters and settings from the 7” LCD screen with digital • controls. Remote monitoring and diagnostic capabilities are available with Cold Jet CONNECT®. • Optimized design leads to a consistent and pulse-free blast stream. •... -
Page 6: Safety
Safety General Safety Guidelines This machine is designed to comply with international design standards and the European • Machinery Directives. Using the machine does not pose a risk to the operator when the instructions in this manual are • followed. However, certain precautions must be taken during its use. To understand all the necessary precautions, the machine operator must read the entire manual before operating or performing maintenance on the machine. -
Page 7: Electrostatic Discharge
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. 2023-08-29 Click to go to Top of Document... -
Page 8: Cautions And Warnings
Symbol Definition Never point the applicator at persons Attention Cold Temperature Warning Danger of Electrostatic Discharge Wear ear and eye protection / protective face shield Wear protective clothing Wear dust mask Read operator manual Cautions and Warnings Please review the following cautions and warnings before operating or performing maintenance on the machine. - Page 9 WARNING This machine has been designed for use with dry ice blocks and 3mm dry ice pellets recommended by Cold Jet. The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals may adversely affect the safety of the machine. WARNING High pressure blast streams can be dangerous if subject to misuse.
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Page 10: Lockout Tagout
be kept dry and off the ground. It is recommended that this is accomplished by means of a cord reel which keeps the socket at least 2.4 inches (60 mm) above the ground. Ensure that the extension cord is properly sized for the machine electrical requirements. -
Page 11: Emergency Stop
3. Check for Stored Energy: At the applicator, press the “Air-Only” once, pull the trigger. No activity should be present at the machine. 4. Isolation Verification: Does the machine have electric power or compressed air present? The power button should not be lit; it should be off. The HMI display should have no images present. At the applicator, press the “Air-Only”... -
Page 12: Reset Screen
Reset Screen • The reset screen appears if the Emergency Stop Button has been depressed (activated) or if the lid to the trough has been opened. • If an emergency has occurred in which the Emergency Stop button has been depressed (activated) o Correct any issues that initially caused the emergency. -
Page 13: Machine Data
Variable Feed Rate 0-1.5 lb./min (0 – 0.7 kg/min) Control/Display 7 in (177.8 mm) LCD screen with rotary encoder dial Communication IoT connectivity via a cellular service and Cold Jet CONNECT® capability 2023-08-29 Click to go to Top of Document... -
Page 14: Machine Components
Machine Components 1. Control Cable Connection 8. Trough Dry Ice Level LED Indicator 2. Blast Hose Connection 9. Air Supply Connection 3. Static Ground Reel 10. Power Cord Connection 4. Rotary Encoder Dial 11. Air Bleed Valve 5. Power Button [ON – Indicator LED = Blue] 12. -
Page 15: Nozzles
There are many different nozzles available, depending on what is being cleaned and how • accessible it is. Specialty nozzles are also available. Contact Cold Jet's customer service department to determine the nozzle that may be most effective for your application. Nozzle Air Consumption... -
Page 16: Control Panel And Hmi Screens
Nozzle Air Consumption Blast Swath Dry Ice Feed Rate Length Material Angled Nozzles 25 CFM 0.25 in 0.2-1 lbs/min 6 in (MC25A45) Aluminum 0.7 m /min (.6 cm) 0.1-0.5 kg/min (15.2 cm) 25 CFM 0.25 in 0.2-1 lbs/min 6 in (MC25A90) Aluminum 0.7 m... - Page 17 o A settings screen with a black background. During operation, the HMI screen will have an indicator at the bottom of the screen that will • change colors to convey the level of dry ice in the trough. Color Level HMI Screen Green Full...
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Page 18: Operation
It is recommended that only trained and qualified personnel use and move the machine. Contact Cold Jet Customer Service for proper disposal instructions at the end of the machine’s life. Transport Methods • Do not strap over the screen as this could damage the screen and/or components for operating the machine. - Page 19 Ensure that the two cabinet locks on each side of the machine are secure. If the locks are not secure push on the locks till, they are locked in the position shown below. Cabinet Locks Transport Method (Short Distances) Secure the machine before lifting or moving on a forklift to prevent it from sliding or falling off the skid. 2023-08-29 Click to go to Top of Document...
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Page 20: Machine Setup
Do not lift the machine using the lid handlebar or the rear cable holder WARNING as there will be no stability which could cause damage to equipment or harm to personnel. To store the machine, go to the Shutting Down the Machine section of this manual. - Page 21 Machine Setup 1. Position the machine close to the surface being cleaned. 2. Push down on the locking mechanism of the cabinet’s front and back wheels to prevent the cabinet from moving. 3. Attach the blast hose and control cable to the machine.
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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 poor air quality air continues to be used with Cold Jet equipment, the warranty will be nullified.
- Page 24 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.
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Page 25: 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 trough lid closed as much as possible. Leaving it open on a regular •... - Page 26 2. Press the Air-Only button (I) once on Air-Only the applicator. The blue LED indicator light will come on. 3. Pull the applicator trigger for (2) Air-Only minutes to purge the system. 4. Push the Air-Only button once to deactivate applicator. 5.
- Page 27 11. Close the inner cover. 12. Close the trough lid. 13. On the home screen, use the rotary encoder dial to navigate to the settings icon and press the dial once to go to the settings screen. 14. On the settings screen, use the rotary encoder dial to navigate to the advance settings icon and press the dial once to go to the advanced...
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Page 28: Blasting Dry Ice
Blasting Dry Ice For optimum performance: Position the machine and blast hose to prevent kinking and allow for maximum maneuverability. • Hold the nozzle perpendicular to and about 2 – 6 inches (5 cm to 15 cm) from the article being •... -
Page 29: Shutting Down The Machine
Shutting Down the Machine 1. If blasting with pellets, use a non-metallic scoop, remove any unused dry ice from the trough then close the lid. If blasting with a block of dry ice, open the trough lid and remove the unused block. NOTE: Always remove any remaining dry ice from the trough if shutting down the machine for more than 15 minutes to prevent the internal mechanics from freezing. -
Page 30: Additional Features
12. Disconnect the ground wire from the item that was cleaned. • Transporting the Machine: Disconnect all cables and hoses and stow them in the cabinet. • Storing the Machine –Disconnect all cables and hoses and stow them in the cabinet. Store the machine in a dry space, free of dirt and debris. - Page 31 5. Write the password down and keep it in a safe place. NOTE: If the password is lost, contact Cold Jet’s customer service department for assistance. • 6. When the screen is locked, a red lock icon will be shown on the home screen.
- Page 32 3. Press the dial once. This enables access to the first number of the password. 4. Rotate the dial to the first digit of the password and press the encoder dial once to enter it. 5. Rotate clockwise to the next line & press the encoder dial.
- Page 33 2. On the settings screen, use the rotary encoder dial to navigate to the recipe icon and press the dial once to go to the recipes screen. 3. On the recipe screen, use the rotary encoder dial to navigate to the blast pressure icon press the dial once to activate.
- Page 34 How to Select a Recipe [Optional] - Learn how to select a previously created recipe. 1. On the home screen, use the rotary encoder dial to navigate to the settings icon and press the dial once to go to the settings screen. 2.
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Page 35: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings How to Set Units of Measurement – US Standard (LB/PSI/F) or Metric (KG/BAR/C) 1. On the home screen, use the rotary encoder dial to navigate to the settings icon and press the dial once to go to the settings screen. 2. - Page 36 Cold Jet’s technicians. This will send detailed operating data for help in evaluating technical issues. o To initiate the diagnostic mode, hold the rotary encoder dial down for (8) seconds. The Cold Jet CONNECT® icon will turn white, indicating that the diagnostic mode has been activated.
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Page 37: Cold Jet Connect
This will take you to a support site unique to this machine, providing on-line manual(s), training, warranty information, technical service contacts, service parts ordering and more. • Cold Jet offers subscriptions for access to advanced CONNECT features. Please contact your Technical Support Representative for more information on available subscription plans. - Page 38 CONNECT ANALYTICS Your specific machine’s Cold Jet CONNECT® operational view. 1. Click on CONNECT® ANALYTICS. 2. Click on Machine Login. 3. Enter your Authentication Code. NOTE: If you don’t know your authentication code, request it by clicking the “click here” link located at the bottom of the page (circled in red on the right).
- Page 39 Optional Service Agreements Connect Basic is complementary; users can also subscribe to Connect Care described below. 2023-08-29 Click to go to Top of Document...
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Page 40: Maintenance
Machine does not start Power switch is in the off position. On control panel, press the power switch once to turn ON the machine If problem is still not resolved Contact Cold Jet for support 2023-08-29 Click to go to Top of Document... -
Page 41: Warranty Policy
Contact Cold Jet for support 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... - Page 42 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 43 EU Declaration of Conformity 2023-08-29 Click to go to Top of Document...
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Page 44: Schematic
Electrical Schematic 2023-08-29 Click to go to Top of Document... - Page 45 2023-08-29 Click to go to Top of Document...
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Page 46: Contact Information
Fax: +1 513-831-1209 Phone: +1 888-675-9915 Customer Service: +1-800-777-9101 Fax: +1 513-831-1209 Mexico Belgium - Europe Headquarters Cold Jet Latinoamérica S. de R.L. de C.V. Cold Jet BV Address: Address: Calle Sinaloa, 901-3. Zone 1 Researchpark 330, B-1731 Colonia: Nuevo Repueblo...
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