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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Air Supply
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EXPLOSION:
Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air to power this tool.
Do not use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases,
or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool.
NOTE: A DRY, OIL-FREE AIR SUPPLY IS CRITICAL.
Moist or lubricated air will quickly clog the blaster and render it unusable.
1. Incorporate a filter, regulator with pressure gauge,
dryer, in-line shutoff valve, and quick coupler
for best service, as shown on Figure C.
An in-line shutoff ball valve is an important safety
device because it controls the air supply even if
the air hose is ruptured. The shutoff valve should
be a ball valve because it can be closed quickly.
Note: An oiler system should not be used
with this tool. The oil will mix with the material
being propelled, causing poor results.
2. Attach an air hose to the compressor's air outlet.
Connect the air hose to the air inlet of the tool.
Other components, such as a coupler plug
and quick coupler, will make operation
more efficient, but are not required.
Note: Air flow, and therefore tool performance,
can be hindered by undersized air supply components.
3. Close the tool’s Trigger Valve.
Open all of the tool's other valves.
4. Turn on the air compressor according
to the manufacturer's directions and
allow it to build up pressure until it cycles off.
5. Adjust the air compressor's output regulator
so that the air output is enough to properly
power the tool, but the output will not exceed
the tool's maximum air pressure at any time.
Adjust the pressure gradually, while checking the
air output gauge to set the right pressure range.
6. Inspect the air connections for leaks.
Repair any leaks found.
7. If the tool will not be used at this time,
close all valves, detach the air supply,
and pull on the safety valve to release all
residual air pressure to prevent accidental operation.
Air
Compressor
Air Hose Air Hose
Moisture
Filter
Regulator
Converted
Soda Blaster
Air Dryer
Coupler
and Plug
Figure C: Portable Air Supply Setup