PIPE-PRO XL™ INTERNAL-PIPE BLAST TOOL
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© 2017 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.
www.clemcoindustries.com
Manual No. 27804 Rev A
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1
Scope of Manual
1.1.1
These instructions cover set-up, operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting, and replacement parts for
Clemco’s Pipe-Pro XL
TM
internal pipe blasting tool.
1.1.2
These instructions contain important safety
information. All operators and personnel involved with
the abrasive blast process must read and understand
the contents of these instructions, including the orange
cover. It is equally important that the operator is trained
and qualified to safely operate the blast machine, remote
controls, and all other equipment used with the blast
machine.
1.1.3
All personnel involved with the abrasive blasting
process must be made aware of the hazards associated
with abrasive blasting. The Clemco booklet
Abrasive
Blasting Safety Practices
is included with every blast
machine, and contains important safety information
about abrasive blasting that may not be included in
equipment operation manuals. To order additional
copies, visit
www.clemcoindustries.com
or email
info@clemcoindustries.com
.
1.2 Safety
Alerts
1.2.1
Clemco uses safety alert signal words, based on
ANSI Z535.4-2011, to alert the user of a potentially
hazardous situation that may be encountered while
operating this equipment. ANSI's definitions of the signal
words are as follows:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential physical
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.
NOTICE
Notice indicates information that is considered
important, but not hazard-related, if not
avoided, could result in property damage.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
Danger indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
1.3
Table of Contents
SUBJECT SECTION
LOCATION
INTRODUCTION ........................................................ 1.0
Scope of Manual ........................................................ 1.1
Safety Alerts ............................................................... 1.2
Table of Contents ....................................................... 1.3
COMPONENTS and OPERATING PRINCIPLES ..... 2.0
Components ................................................................ 2.1
Operating Principles .................................................... 2.2
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ........... 3.0
Blast Machine and Accessories .................................. 3.1
Nozzle Stand-Off Distance Tables .............................. 3.2
For 16" to 31" Pipe ................................................ 3.2.1
For 32" to 60" Pipe ................................................ 3.2.2
Pipe Lance .................................................................. 3.3
Air Motor Air-Requirements ......................................... 3.4
Compressed Air Requirements ................................... 3.5
Ambient Temperature Range Limits ........................... 3.6
ABRASIVES ............................................................... 4.0
SET-UP ....................................................................... 5.0
Staging Platform .......................................................... 5.1
Assemble Centering Carriage ..................................... 5.2
16" to 31" carriage ................................................ 5.2.1
32" to 60" carriage extensions .............................. 5.2.2
Air Motor Connections ................................................. 5.3
Adjust Centering Carriage ........................................... 5.4
Attach Nozzles and Nozzle Extensions ...................... 5.5
Connect Blast Hose and Lance ................................... 5.6
OPERATION ............................................................... 6.0
Set Motor Speed ......................................................... 6.3
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .................................. 7.0
Air Motor Air-Supply Line ............................................. 7.1
8-Hour Inspection ........................................................ 7.2
Nozzles and nozzle extensions ............................. 7.2.1
16-Hour Inspection ...................................................... 7.3
Blast head assembly .............................................. 7.3.1
Backplate coupling-flange ..................................... 7.3.2
30-Hour Inspection ...................................................... 7.4
Every Three Months and Before Long Term Storage . 7.5
Air Motor Service ......................................................... 7.6
