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1.0
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
Panblast notice to purchasers and users
1.1.1
All products and equipment designed and
manufactured by Panblast are intended for use
by experienced users of abrasive blasting
equipment and its associated operations and
abrasive blasting media.
1.1.2
It is the responsibility of the user to:
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Determine if the equipment and abrasive
media is suitable for the users' intended use
and application.
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Familiarize themselves with any appropriate
laws, regulations and safe work practices,
which may apply within the users working
environment.
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Provide appropriate operator training and a
safe working environment including
operator protective equipment (PPE) such as,
but not limited to, safety footwear,
protective eyewear and hearing protection.
1.1.3
Panblast Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale
apply. Contact your local Panblast office should
you require any further information or
assistance.
1.2
! WARNING ! – READ THIS SECTION
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS
EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS.
1.2.1
Heavy metal paint, asbestos and other toxic
material dusts will cause serious lung disease or
death without the use of properly designed and
approved air supplied respiratory equipment
(SAR) by blast operators and all personnel within
the work site area.
1.2.2
The compressor must have adequate output and
the plumbing between the compressor and the
point of attaching the air supply hose must have
sufficient capacity to supply the volume of air at
the pressure required.
1.3
Standard safety precautions
1.3.1
Approved safety eyewear, hearing and footwear
protection should be worn at all times by the
operator(s) and all personnel in the immediate
area that may be exposed to any hazards
generated by the abrasive blasting process.
1.3.2
Suitably approved respiratory protection should
also be worn when handling abrasive media,
abrasive refuse dust and when carrying out any
service/maintenance work where any dust may
be present.
1.3.3
Any work performed on electrical wiring or
components must only be carried out by
suitably qualified and registered electrical trades
personnel.
1.3.4
Under no circumstances should any safety
interlocks/lockouts or features be altered or
disabled in any way.
1.3.5
All equipment must be isolated from the
compressed air supply and electrical power prior
to any service or maintenance work being
carried out.
1.3.6
All care must be taken by the operator(s) when
lifting or moving equipment or components in
order to prevent injury. Blast pots must always
be emptied of abrasive media before any
attempt is made to move them
1.3.7
Any modification of the equipment and/or
components or use of non-genuine PanBlast™
replacement parts will void warranty.
1.3.8
Always check the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) on the abrasive media being used to
ensure that it is free of harmful substances, in
particular, free silica, cyanide, arsenic or lead.
1.3.9
Test the surface to be blasted for harmful
substances, taking the appropriate measures to
ensure the safety of the operator and others.
1.3.10
The operator should carry out a daily inspection
of all related components prior to start up of all
wearing and safety items to ensure they are in
correct operating order. In particular check the
cabinet lighting, pressure regulator and foot
pedal for correct operation. Ensure that all
compressed air coupling connections have
engaged correctly, the safety locking pins are
fitted and in good order. Always install safety
whip check cables at every air supply connection.
Ensure that the blast nozzle is securely fitted to
the suction blast gun assembly and that the
suction gun air and abrasive media hoses are
securely attached to the suction blast gun.
NOTE: UNDER OSHA 1915:34(c)(1)(iv) DEAD
MAN CONTROL. A DEADMAN CONTROL
DEVICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE NOZZLE
END OF THE BLAST HOSE EITHER TO PROVIDE
DIRECT CUTOFF OR TO SIGNAL THE POT
TENDER BY MEANS OF A VISUAL AND
AUDIBLE SIGNAL TO CUT OFF THE FLOW, IN
THE EVENT THE BLASTER LOSES CONTROL OF
THE HOSE. THE POT TENDER SHALL BE
AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO RESPOND
IMMEDIATELY TO THE SIGNAL.
2.0
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
! WARNING ! – THE SYSTEM MUST BE IN
SHUT DOWN MODE AND THE COMPRESSED
AIR DISCONNECTED BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY INSTALLATION WORK. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE ACTIVATION
OF THE SYSTEM THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
2.1
The PanBlast™ PB1500P Blast Cabinet is a
freestanding unit, which should be installed in
a dry area, on a flat and level surface. It is
recommended a clear area of 1914mm (76") be
provided around all sides of the cabinet to
provide access for operation, loading and
servicing.
2.2
The cabinet should only be lifted by the lifting
lugs provided using suitable sized lifting
equipment in good condition.
2.3
It is recommended that the cabinet should be
permanently fixed in position with suitably sized
fasteners for added stability and safety during
use.
2.4
Connect 3/4" air supply to the inlet of the ball
valve on the pressure regulator located at the
side of the blast pot.
NOTE: THE MINIMUM COMPRESSED AIR
VOLUME OF 1.41M
3
/MIN (50CFM) IS REQUIRED.
ALL COMPRESSED AIR-LINES, FITTINGS AND
