Adjusting the CaviBlaster
®
for Maximum Performance
The pressure at the nozzle of the zero-thrust gun has to be maintained within certain
limits to achieve cavitation and for best performance results. If using a calibration
pressure gauge situated between the pressure hose and the CaviBlaster
®
gun, the
water pressure should be 2,500 psi (172 BAR) with the gun submerged and the gun
trigger in the open or “ON” position. For best results, repeat this calibration procedure if
cleaning performance degrades, or every 3 months at a maximum.
A CALIBRATION GAUGE IS RECOMMENDED WITH
EVERY UNIT. CONNECT BETWEAN THE END OF THE
THERMOPLASTIC HOSE AND THE WHIP HOSE OR
GUN.
To calibrate the pressure at the zero-thrust gun, follow the procedure below:
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Stop the power unit and pull the gun trigger to discharge any residual
pressure in the hose lines.
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Disconnect the gun with its whip hose from the main hose line.
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Attach the calibration gauge and tighten the JIC connections.
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Submerge the gun. Because of the danger of the operator coming in contact
with either of the water streams from the cavitating or zero-thrust nozzles,
CaviDyne
TM
does NOT recommend calibrating the gun out of the water. Use
extra care to avoid both water streams if doing so.
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Ensure that both the cavitation and zero-thrust nozzles are pointed away
from the diver’s or operator’s hands, arms and body. - Start the power unit
(See Section 5.2).
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Pull the gun trigger to the open or “ON” position (See Figure 5.3).
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Throttle the engine to full speed (See Section 5.3).
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Hold the gun tight and observe the calibration gauge (See Figure 5.2).
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The power unit operator should turn the knob on top of the pressure
regulating valve until pressure reads 2,500 psi, on the calibration gauge.
Turning the knob clockwise will increase the pressure and turning it counter
clockwise will decrease the pressure.
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CaviBlaster 1325-D Operations Manual
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