DCM-161 MINI TUMBLE BLAST CABINET
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
1.1
Scope of Manual
1.1.1
These instructions cover set-up, operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting, optional accessories, and
replacement parts for The DCM-161 Mini tumble blast
cabinet.
1.3 General
Description
1.1.2
These instructions also contain important
information required for safe operation of the cabinet.
Before using this equipment, all personnel associated
with the blast cabinet operation must read this entire
manual, and all accessory manuals to become familiar
with the operation, parts, and terminology.
1.3.1
The DCM-161 tumble cabinet blasts small batches
of parts, using a fixed nozzle and rotating barrel. See
Figure 1 for arrangement and call outs of primary
components.
1.3.2
The maximum capacity of the barrel is 25 lbs.
1.3.3
The cabinet requires approximately 17 cfm of
compressed air at a maximum of 60 psi.
1.2 Safety
Alerts
1.2.1
Clemco uses safety alert signal words, based on
ANSI Z535.4-1998, 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:
1.4
Theory of Operation
1.4.1
When parts are loaded into the barrel, the air
supply and exhauster are turned "on", and the cabinet door
is closed, the cabinet is ready for operation by engaging the
timer located on the lower front of the cabinet enclosure.
Starting the timer causes air to flow through the fixed blast
gun mounted through the cabinet door. Air moving through
the gun draws media into the blast gun mixing chamber.
The media mixes with the air and is propelled out the
nozzle. As the barrel rotates, the parts tumble in the blast
stream ensuring that all parts and surfaces are uniformly
cleaned. The blast media flows through the perforated
drum and into the cabinet hopper for reuse. Dust and fines
are drawn through the exhauster and trapped in the dust
bag. Blasting automatically stops when the timed cycle is
completed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert the user of this equipment of potential
personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.
CAUTION
Caution used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
1.5 Dust
Collection
1.5.1
The DCM-161 dust bag is not suitable for use in
applications which generate dust from lead coatings,
heavy metals or any other toxic materials.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Prolonged exposure to any dust could result in
serious lung disease and death. Short term
ingestion of toxic materials, such as lead dust
or dust from other heavy metals and corrosives,
could cause serious respiratory injury or death.
This machine is not to be used in applications
which generate dust from lead coatings, heavy
metals or any other toxic materials. Identify all
materials that are to be removed by blasting.
WARNING
WARNING
