Cold Jet Aero 40 HP, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... 9 COMPONENT GUIDE Front View 12 Rear View 13 Control Panel 14 Blast Applicator 15 OPERATION Start Up 18 Shut Down 19 MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 22 Maintenance 23 Customer Service 25 APPENDIX Speciications 26 Symbol Glossary 27 Blast Air Quality 29 Warranty 30 OPERATOR MANUAL Aero 40 Series Dry Ice Blast Systems ...

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Page 3: ...er language in whole or in part in any form or by any means whether electronic mechanical magnetic optical manual or other without the express written consent of Cold Jet LLC Copyright 2010 Cold Jet LLC All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A Special Notes All information contained within this manual or information derived from exposure to the technology or equipment supplied by Cold Jet LLC remains ...

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Page 5: ...SAFETY ...

Page 6: ...cal national body NEVER DISCONNECT the air supply hose without irst shutting off the source air and bleeding down the system ALWAYS WEAR safety glasses gloves 32 NRR ear plugs ear muffs NEVER OPERATE the unit without irst reading the Operator Manual NEVER exceed recommended hose or blasting unit pressure levels DO NOT ever kink the blast hose ALWAYS ENSURE that hoses are securely tightened ALWAYS ...

Page 7: ... POWER OUTLET This is critical for electrostatic dissipation If the ground is not connected a charge may build up on the unit or the applicator B KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT Electrostatic buildup changes as humidity levels change and will vary by location Electrostatic discharge is higher at low humidity levels and occurs most often during winter C ATTACH STATIC BOND CABLE To minimize static between the...

Page 8: ...re to CO2 gas is not harmful in low concentrations CAUTION should be exercised when using any material that can DISPLACE OXYGEN Please refer to Carbon Dioxide CO2 MSDS sheet for all safety precautions available from dry ice supplier ASPHYXIATION HAZARD Increased levels of CO2 when blasting in a conined space can displace breathable oxygen creating a risk of serious injury or death therefore use of...

Page 9: ...its of blast pressure duty cycle and total blast time as determined by on site health and safety personnel knowledgeable about site speciic conditions and available worker population B LOCK OUT TAG OUT WARNING Do not attempt any maintenance procedure unless all input air and electrical sources are locked out and tagged out according to applicable regulations C FINGER GUARD PRECAUTIONS The inger gu...

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Page 11: ...YOUR MACHINE ...

Page 12: ...12 12 Front View Fill Lid Air Supply Connection Bleed Valve ...

Page 13: ...13 13 Rear View Blast Hose Connection AC Power Cord Nozzle Hanger ...

Page 14: ...14 14 Control Panel Power Switch Blast Power Indicator Indicator will turn green when you have power to the machine Disable Blast Hour Meter Incoming Air Pressure Feed Rate Control Aero 40 ...

Page 15: ...or LED Light Optional on Aero 40 Blast Hose Connector Applicator Trigger Switch I ON O OFF Applicator will blast when switch is in the I position Trigger Air Ice Control I Air Only II Air and Ice Electric Cable Connection ...

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Page 17: ...OPERATION ...

Page 18: ... air supply on and allow the air hose to pressurize 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Enable the applicator by pushing the Trigger Switch to the ON I position Turn the bleed valve ON I to purge water out of the system then turn it OFF O to close it The unit is now ready to blast Note If water content of compressed air is relatively high adjust bleed valve so a very small amount of air water may continuously dr...

Page 19: ...e air hose is fully depressurized disconnect the machine When shutting the machine down for more than 15 minutes always make sure the hopper is empty and blast with air only for 1 minute Failure to do so may result in feeder and or nozzle freeze up Stop blasting and push in the Disable Blast Button on the Control Panel Remove unused ice from the hopper Pull out the Disable Blast Button on the Cont...

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Page 22: ...upply on If YES The nozzle may be clogged blast with air only to unclog the nozzle Is the incoming air pressure gauge showing pressure Is the optional pressure regulator open and displaying pressure Is the applicator control cable connected to the machine and the applicator Machine blasts AIR but NOT pellets Is the Air Ice Control Switch set to Air ONLY I If YES Set Air Ice Control Switch to Air a...

Page 23: ...icks or gouges Make sure the nozzle airlow exit end is not deformed or burred Check the air ilters by unscrewing the base a 1 4 turn clockwise Check the hopper thumper for worn or damaged parts and also check for loose ittings Check pneumatic air lines Check static bond cable Check the accessories Check all valves Safety test the unit Check condition of power cord Check all LEDs Inspect hoses for ...

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Page 25: ...bal Headquarters 1 513 831 3211 1 800 777 9101 Latin America 52 81 10 97 0445 Germany 49 0 6551 9606 0 European Headquarters 32 0 13 53 95 47 Ofice Hours GMT 1 00 Canada 1 513 716 6501 Asia 1 513 831 3211 x709 Customer Support After Hours HOTLINE United States Canada 1 800 777 9101 Europe 32 0 13 53 94 47 All other locations 1 513 576 8981 Email United States all other locations service coldjet co...

Page 26: ...60 Hz 8 2 amps or 200 240 volts AC 1 Phase 50 60 Hz 4 1 amps Feeder Drive 1 2 HP AC Motor 1 750 RPM Blast Pressure Range Aero 40 HP 20 250 PSI 1 4 17 2 bar Aero 40 20 140 PSI 1 4 9 7 bar Supply Pressure Range Aero 40 HP 65 to 250 PSI 4 5 17 2 bar Aero 40 65 140 PSI 4 5 9 7 bar Required compressed airlow volume depends on the nozzle being used Most Cold Jet nozzles need 50 to 180 cfm 1 4 to 5 1 m3 ...

Page 27: ...rush from Side Wear Ear Protection Hand Cut from Impeller Blade Wear Eye Protection Flying Debris Read Operator Manual Skin Puncture from Pressurized Air Jet Wear Safety Gloves Loud Noise General Mandatory Action Explosive Release of Pressure Maintain Safe Pressure Air Bleed Do Not Operate with Guard removed CO2 Only No Foreign Objects ...

Page 28: ... Out Tag Out Before Servicing Disconnect Power Before Servicing Hour Meter Crush Hazard Protective Earth Ground Earth Ground I Applicator Trigger Enabled on bottom of applicator I Air Only O Applicator Trigger Disabled II Air and Ice ...

Page 29: ...st system From the air compressor to 50 ft 15 m use a lexible 1 in 2 5 cm air hose preferably the hose supplied with the machine From the air compressor to beyond 50 ft 15 m make sure the pipe is 1 in 2 5 cm in diameter before attaching the air hose If an air drop isn t used much water and rust will collect in the line Before plugging into the air supply purge the line to prevent contamination of ...

Page 30: ... steady then the compressor is adequate To maintain adequate pressure the hose size from the compressor to the blast system needs to be 1 in 2 5 cm in diameter Cold Jet CJ warrants its products Equipment provided under this Agreement to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months under normal use maintenance and service as stipulated in the Operator s Manual CJ warr...

Page 31: ... for 1 Consequential collateral or special losses or damages 2 Equipment conditions caused by abnormal conditions of use accident neglect or misuse of equipment improper storage or damages resulting during shipment as determined by CJ 3 The replacement of normal wear items including but not limited to air blast and whip end hoses 4 Deviation from the Equipment s prescribed maintenance programs rep...