BLASTONE MISTBLASTER Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Page 1 MISTBLASTER INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL www.BlastOne.com...
Page 2: Manual Contents
MANUAL CONTENTS Safety Warnings Rules for Safe Operation Product Description Start-up General Operation Dry Blast Mist Blast Wash Down/Blow Down Shutdown Procedure Depressurizing the Pot Water Supply Winterizing Air/Abrasive Consumption Charts Troubleshooting Pneumatic and Hydraulic Diagrams Abrasive Valve Diagram and Parts List Automatic Air Valve Diagram and Parts List Control Valve Diagram and Parts List Control Panel Diagram and Parts List...
Page 3: Safety Warnings
SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Read all recommended safe procedures before attempting to use this equipment. Prior to performing any service or maintenance, please ensure equipment has been disconnected from electrical power source. All external pneumatic and hydraulic supplies should be disconnected and depressurized. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. WARNING This control system operates on 12 volts DC ONLY.
Page 4 SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION The product described and illustrated in this manual is intended for experienced and knowledgeable users of similar equipment used in the blasting industry. The important safety instructions appearing in this manual cover normal conditions and situations. No representations are made or intended as to the useful life, maintenance cycles, efficiency or performance of this product or combination of products.
Page 5: Warning Labels
WARNING LABELS WARNING LABELS Listed below are the warning labels & the corresponding hazards encountered with the equipment. 7031-054 7031-007A WARNING This control system operates on 12 volts D.C. ONLY. Do NOT attempt to use any other power supply or damage will result. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THIS EQUIPMENT.
Page 6: Rules For Safe Operation
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THIS EQUIPMENT, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! • MUST Depressurize unit before loading media or before any maintenance is performed. • Do not use abrasives containing silica, lead, arsenic, copper, zinc or sharp glass particles - use of abrasives containing these elements could result in serious injury or death.
Page 7 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Receive proper training. Do not operate this equipment unless you have received operational maintenance training. Begin by thoroughly reading and understanding this operation and maintenance manual and all included operation. • Protect your feet. Do not operate this equipment without wearing approved foot protection. Observe all local, state and federal safety regulations.
Page 8 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not modify vessel. Do not modify or alter any abrasive blaster, blast equipment, or controls. Do not weld, grind or sand the pressure vessel. Any modifications could lead to serious injury or death. Modifications will void your warranty and the vessel’s pressure certification. •...
Page 9 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Stop operation immediately if any abnormality is detected. Stop operation immediately for inspection and repair. • Inspect man-way opening and HALOK. Inspect the assembly and all other associated parts for proper working condition. • Maintain warning labels. Do not remove, cover, obstruct, deface or paint over any warnings, cautions or instructional material attached.
Page 10: Product Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The MistBlaster™ MB20 is a blast machine with integrated control cabinet mounted on a standard blast pot to allow for mist blast, dry blast, and wash down functionality. The blast machine consists of the blast pot, mounting frame, injection block, and associated connecting hose.
Page 11 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AIR INLET VALVE DEPRESSURIZING VALVE DEPRESSURIZING MUFFLER FIGURE 2: BACK SIDE VIEW WATER PUMP BLEED VALVE UNION END BALL VALVE ABRASIVE METERING VALVE INJECTION BLOCK BLAST COUPLING FIGURE 3: BOTTOM OF BLAST POT...
Page 12 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION BLAST PRESSURE GAUGE EMERGENCY STOP 4-WAY SELECTOR VALVE WATER METERING VALVE 12 VDC POWER INPUT ELECTRICAL DEADMAN CONNECTION PNEUMATIC DEADMAN CONNECTION PUMP PRIME VALVE FIGURE 4: CONTROL PANEL WATER FILTER SCREEN WATER INLET BLAST OUTPUT LINE FIGURE 5: RIGHT SIDE VIEW...
Page 13 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESSURE REGULATOR PNEUMATIC WATER PUMP ISOLATION VALVE AUTO AIR VALVE AIR ACTUATED WATER VALVES FIGURE 6: INSIDE CONTROL CABINET FIGURE 7: WHIP CHECK AND SAFETY PIN...
Page 14 11. OPEN the inlet air ball valve as shown in Figure 2 and allow air to enter the system. As the system begins to pressurize, listen for any leaks on connections and fittings. Please consult a BlastOne representative if air leaks are detected.
Page 15: General Operation
GENERAL OPERATION After completing start-up steps 1-12, the MistBlaster blasting system is ready for operation. When the 3-way blast mode selector valve (front of control panel), is set to the dry blasting position. Depressing the corresponding dead-man control will actuate the auto air valve and abrasive metering valve simultaneously, allowing air to pass down through the choke valve, through the ‘pusher’...
Page 16: Proper Shut Down Procedure
The pot is still under pressure. IMPORTANT: When switching from dry or mist blast to wash down, there will still be abrasive in the blast line for a brief period. Always adhere to all safety protocol when operating the MistBlaster™. PROPER SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE It is recommended that when blasting has finished, the blast hose should be flushed free of all abrasive and water.
Page 17: Water Supply
When operating in dry blast mode, ensure that the transfer pump is off. In addition, ensure that the transfer pump is off when the Mist Blaster™ is not in use. Consult a BlastOne sales representative about suitable water supply options.
Page 18 CHARTS AIR CONSUMPTION (CFM) PER BLAST NOZZLE NOZZLE SIZE 60 psi 70 psi 80 psi 90 psi 100 psi 120 psi No. 2 1/8” No. 3 3/16” No. 4 1/4” No. 5 5/16” No. 6 3/8” No. 7 7/16” No. 8 1/2”...
Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM REMEDY The pot is empty Refill Thompson valve isolation ball valve Open is closed The abrasive in the pot is wet Try closing the choke valve until (Moisture can enter in vapor form some abrasive is pumped out. with the compressed air - this is Operating the unit in the "choked"...
Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM REMEDY Undersized air compressor (see air Use a larger compressor or a requirements chart) smaller nozzle Air hose is too small The air hose diameter should be at least 3 times the nozzle diameter. Reduced pressure Abrasive adjustment open too far Start off with no abrasive (fully at the nozzle...
Page 21 DIAGRAMS PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC DIAGRAMS...
Page 22 DIAGRAMS TERAVALVE ® PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2130-005 Teravalve XL, Tungsten Carbide 3/4" 2130-006 Teravalve XL, Tungsten Carbide 1" GV 2130005 Teravalve XL ¾” 2130-007 Teravalve XL, Tungsten Carbide 1 1/4" 2130-008 Teravalve XL, Tungsten Carbide 1 1/2" GV 2130006 Teravalve XL 1” Part No.
Page 23 DIAGRAMS AUTOMATIC AIR VALVE (NORMALLY CLOSED) 2123-106 1" Valve 2123-107 1 1/4" Valve 2123-109 2" valve 2123-108 1 1/2" Valve NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2123-006-99 Repair Kit 2123-009-99 Repair Kit 2123-006-01 Gasket 2123-007-99 Repair Kit 2123-009-01 Gasket 2123-006-02 Diaphragm...
Page 24: Control Valve
DIAGRAMS DIAGRAMS DIAGRAMS CONTROL VALVE CONTROL VALVE 2229-100 Electric Control Valve, 12 Volt D.C. 2229-101 Electric Control Valve, 12 Volt A.C. 2229-102 Electric Control Valve, 24 Volt D.C. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2229-100-99 Replacement Parts Kit (Electric) Not available Air Operator Cap 2229-0000-2 Plunger w/O-Rings Not available...
Page 25: Control Cabinet
DIAGRAMS CONTROL CABINET CONTROL CABINET...
Page 26: Parts List
PARTS LIST CONTROL CABINET AND DOOR PARTS LIST ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MB10001 MISTBLASTER CABINET MB10020 MISTBLASTER PUMP ASSEMBLY MB10030 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ASSEMBLY MB10040 WATER CONTROL VALVE - LEFT, ASSEMBLY MB10050 WATER CONTROL VALVE - RIGHT, ASSEMBLY MB10060 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY...
Page 27: Spare Parts And Accessories
SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES Tera Valve P-GV2130 ® 5-way switch BAMV4P6 Water Pressure MB10120 Regulator Water pump BAMBPDL...
Page 28 SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES Needle valve BANV3010A Water filter housing BAWF8025 Air actuated valve DMAAVSR12...
Page 29 SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES Humphrey valve DMPYT99919 Deadman control valve DM2229100 Deadman handle DM2263402 Pressure gauge AFPRGUC200RE Socket for deadman DMECK3002...
Page 30 SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES Deadman control cable DMECKC2553 Blast air pressure AFREG40 regulator Emergency stop BMMBESTOP 3-slot female receptacle BA7162K77 3-slot male receptacle BA7162K8...
Page 31 SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES Auto air valve DM2123108 Kickstand pin BATH...
Page 32 NOTES...
Page 33 NOTES...
Page 34 BLASTONE INTERNATIONAL (AUST) PTY LTD BLASTONE INTERNATIONAL BLASTONE ASIA SDN BHD ABN 46 155 485 226 B-5-07, Neo Damansara 4510 Bridgeway Avenue Jalan PJU 8/1 Damansara Perdana Columbus Ohio 43219 USA 57 Alexandra Place Murarrie Petaling Jaya 47820 Queensland 4172 Australia...