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1.           gt    9  5               2  E  lek  Ee           OF    WELDME                  NOTE  1           PLUMBING GREASE LINES     ALWAYS PUMP GREASE  TO THE TOP OF BEARING HOUSING AND RELIEVE TO THE BOTTOM   2  USE REMOVABLE  THREADLOCKER  ON ALL BOLTED CONNECTIONS       96      oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008       NOTE  1  THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING MUST BE ADJUSTED TO 2 1 4  FROM  THE        OF THE UPPER FLANGE TO THE BOTTOM             MOTER FLANGE  2 OO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE MOTOR WITHOUT THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING  BOLTED TO THE UPPER FLANGE AND MOTOR FLANGE   3  USE REMOVABLE  THREADLOCKER  ON ALL BOLTED CONNECTIONS                             I                             eoo eol                       Ep   EE    18   12  54    17  7     Hz Lio liane oa                  15   1  OVER CENTER LATCH STRAP   14   1  TRUNION  NUT AND BOLT STRAP     73   4  LOG     12   2  soc SET SCR  3 8 16 X 1 2  LG     OOo       MODEL 35 50    PNEUMATIC MOTOR  DRIVE ASSEMBLY    37    Sponge Jet B VAG User Manual     2 8 2008       REVISIONS                 HEA        1     35    MOISTURE SEPARATOR 0 O         2      56    REGULATOR       ALL FITTINGS SEALED WTIH TEFLON TAPE           SYSTEM 15 FACTORY SET TO RUN      3000        MAXIMUM   FILTER  REGULATOR  AND LUBRICATOR ARE CURRENTLY SUPPLIED  BY THE CUSTOMER FOR ASSEMBL Y    SAFETY      GARG FITTING WITH ORIFICE TO LUBRICATOR     MODEL 35 50 P      98      oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008    d   ane DOME LID WITH 8    
2.     d          de d  cknchemen  Wwicahwe del 1          3 Arnionamente  Hastighetsindikator for drivierafl   i iii         IF cycling  troubleshoot   repair or replace Blast  Pressure Regulator     IF not cycling  replace  On Off Control Valve        oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   2f         Air will not stop exiting Push Emergency Stop  nozzle when Deadman Button  in    Handle is released    If unit stops   likely problems are     1  Incorrect Deadman   Replace with  Sponge Jet Deadman     2  Twinline air lines from  unit to Deadman have  been reversed           SUPPLY                   If Unit does not stop  likely problems are     1  On Off Control Valve  is malfunctioning           oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   28      Air Motor sticks during Check Air Motor Lubricator oil level and oil lubrication rate   startup  becomes sluggish    at lower Media Pressures    Auger will not begin rotating   Confirm Media Feed Pressure  Gauge reads consistently with   Typical Media Feed Pressure   chart on Control Panel    Turn Manual Rotation Knob Regulator Handle  clockwise to start the rotation     If excessive force is required  clear obstruction   see next section         oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   29         Auger stops rotating during 1  Release Deadman Handle and  normal operation depressurize unit         2  Close Main Air Ball Valve     3  Depress Emergency Stop Button     4  Remove Clean Out Trap  rotate Manual Rotation Handle clockw
3.    DO NOT OVERGREASE        The Vacuum    e Check Vacuum suction while vacuum is operating    e Allow all hose to clear of media so the flow is air only   e Seal the hose end    e Allow Vacuum level to stabilize     Vacuum level should approach         3800mm WC  11 in of Hg      If less than 70  of this reading    check for system leaks  confirm air supply  to the Vacuum while running is between  6 8bar  90    115psi   check filter  performance and inspect for damage          24         Recycler Assembly    Should the Recycler require disassembly to clear an obstruction  replace a  gasket  or other maintenance  it is important to reassemble the components  as illustrated     NOTE  Failure to properly assemble and fasten the Sieve Assembly will  dramatically shorten its operating life     Assemble as follows     1  Place the Fine Particle Downspout  through the hole provided in the  Vibratory Section  Note  Be sure  the downspout is centered     2  Place a Flat Gasket into the  Shallow Funnel     3  Place the Bottom Screen   416  mesh  onto the Flat Gasket   IMPORTANT  Place with mesh  screen side up      4  Place a Flat Gasket onto the mesh  of the Bottom Screen     5  Place the Main Rim over the  Flat Gasket     6  Place a Flat Gasket into the top of  the Main Rim     7  Place the Top Screen   3  mesh   into the Main Rim and on top of the  Flat Gasket  IMPORTANT  Place  mesh screen side up     0  Place a Flat Gasket onto the  Top Screen  making sure to center  the Flat Gask
4.   Nozzle Size    Sponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008    Nozzle  B VAC  Reserve    Nozzle  B VAC  Reserve    Nozzle  B VAC  Reserve    Nozzle  B VAC  Reserve    Nozzle  B VAC  Reserve     Imperial  CFM Requirements    60psi 70psi 80psi 90psi 100psi  4 1bar 4 8bar 5 5bar 6 2bar 6 9bar       3 2 Air Supply Requirements    Sponge Jet Feed Units have a 50mm  2in  standard pipe typically fitted with  a 50mm  2in  universal 4 lug coupling  The air supply hose should be fitted  with a mating connector or replace both connectors as desired                     For supply hose up to 50m  1508  use a Minimum Air Line Internal  Diameter  1 0   as listed below  For lengths 50 to 90m  150 to 300ft  use a  minimum of one diameter size greater than listed below  Larger hoses  decrease pressure loss     NOTE  Occasionally a compressor is equipped with undersized outlets  The  compressor air outlet should be no smaller than the recommended Supply  diameters below        Nozzle Number Orifice Minimum Air Line 1 0    6   9 5mm  3 8      90mm  2in    7   11mm    16in  50mm  2in    8   12 5mm  1 2in  64mm  2         10   16mm  5 8in  76mm  3in    12   19mm  3 4in  76mm  3in   3 3 Hoses  Blast Hose    oponge Media abrasive has been successfully blasted through 90m  300ft   of Blast Hose  However  when choosing between long Air Supply Line and  long Blast Hoses  keep the Blast Hoses as short as practical  Below are  recommended maximum lengths of blast hoses     e Upto 15m  50ft  use 32mm  1 25
5.  Fine  Particle Downspout to each Waste Drum  Check contents of Waste Drums   remove stored items  Replace or empty drums when 2 3 s full        oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008  11        Check Pan Glamps for  tightness  They should  not exceed 14kg   30lbs   each at the  end of the lever handle   Adjust by turning the  Pan Clamp Hook        Insert Whipline through Pinch Valve  connect Blast Hose and secure with  safety pins        Ensure the Emergency Stop Button is pushed in  off         oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   12         Sponge Jet B VAG User Manual     2 8 2008    Inspect and  clean Exhaust  Muffler        Ensure adequate tool oil is  visible in the Recycler  Lubricator as well as the  Auger Air Motor Lubricator   bottom of pressure vessel      Check Main Air Ball Valve  Primary Vacuum Air Ball Valve and Primary  Recycler Air Ball Valve are closed        Check Secondary Vacuum Air Ball Valve  Secondary Recycler Air Ball  Valve  and Choke Valve are open                 Connect the Supply Line and secure with safety pins and restraints         Open Primary Vacuum Air  Ball Valve and Primary  Recycler Air Ball Valve    Attach vacuum hose to Recycler By Pass Inlet       NDS    x Lut         T    8                           1       Sponge Jet B VAG User Manual     2 8 2008  14                Sponge Jet B VAG User Manual     2 8 2008    Load by vacuuming new or recycled Sponge Media as required  remove  hose from By Pass Valve and secure Inlet     
6.  OVERSIZE CHUTE    4   1   SHALLOW FUNNEL    5   4   FLAT GASKETS     O         SPONGE JET  INC  MODEL 35 P    CONTACT PARTS    CONFIDENTIAL  This drawing  Including all Informotion contained thereon      the  exclusive propristory property of SPONGE JET  INC        disclosed with the understonding it wil be retained In confidence  and wil neither be duplicated or copled In whole or    part nor  used for any purpose other than that for which it wos disclosed     oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008      41     Notes     MODEL      SERIAL      Sponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   42      
7. DIA  INLET                        22    RIM LOCKING BAND   pae          S   1   UPPER                          a    zr        GASKET          5   2   50   SCREEN 2          6   1   LOWER MIN       7   1   227 SHALLOW FUNNEL       CONFIDENTIAL  This drawing  including all information contained thereon  is tha    EDIT DATE    exclusive propristory property of SPONGE JET  INC        REVISIONS   PLOT DATE ond will neither be duplicated ar copled In whole or in part nor    used for any purpose other than that for which it waa diecloead       99      oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008            1   35  amp  SOP E CLAMP BODY ONLY         2   HANDLE FOR   050PW   8         3   35 50 LINK FOR CLAMP  2 REQUIRED PER CLAMP    2      4   THREADED ROD FOR 35P E  amp         CLAMP 050     8   1             35P CLAMP ARM HOOK             5B         CLAMP ARM HOOK           6   35 50 SHORT PIN FOR CLAMP         7   35 50 LONG        FOR CLAMP   2      8   35 50 STOP PIN FOR CLAMP BODY FOR 050PW 8   1               RECYCLER COMPLETE CLAMP           35 50 LOCKNUTS 3 8 16             35P RECYCLER                  CLAMP 4    NOTE  1  USE REMOVABLE  THREADLOCKER  WHEN BOLTING  TO THE TOP HOUSING     ali   ri       SPONGE JET  INC  MODEL 35 P  50 P      SN               SAD    Sponge Jet B VAG User Manual     2 8 2008       REVISIONS    EDIT DATE     PLOT DATE     ITEM   QTY  DESCRIPTION      11 1   HOPPER O O               2   2   35 P SCREEN               O    3   1   MAN RIM WITH 2  X 9 
8. Sponqe Jet  B VAG  User Manual    B VAC Pro 3    Sponge Jet  Inc   USA   235 Heritage Ave   Ste 2  Portsmouth  NH 03801  1 603 610 7950  WWW spongejet com      2008 Sponge Jet  Inc  All rights reserved        Section    1 0  2 0  3 0  4 0  5 0  6 0  7 0    Table of Gontents    Introduction  Safety Ghecklist  Requirements  Operation  Maintenance  Troubleshooting  Dravvings    Notes    Page                O A    26  36  42       1 0 Introduction             d    7                       19       Sponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008    a           gen                     10  Twinline Quick Connect Fittings  11  Waste Drums    Basic Components    Feed Unit Cyclone Storage Silo  400 HP Pressure Vessel   Supply Line Connection   Control Panel  Recovery Recycler Storage Silo  Vacuum Hose Connector  Lifting Eye   50    Sponge Jet Recycler  Vacuum                         Sub Components    Blast Pressure Regulator Handle  Emergency Stop Button   Line Pressure Gauge   Media Feed Pressure Regulator Handle  Blast Pressure Gauge   Media Feed Pressure Gauge  Actuation Rate Indicator Eye  Exhaust Muffler   Exhaust Valve   10  Main Air Ball Valve   11  Primary Vacuum Air Ball Valve  12  Primary Recycler Air Ball Valve  13  Secondary Water Separator   14  On Off Control Valve   15  Blast Pressure Regulator   16  Control Panel Moisture Separator  17  Choke Valve   18  Auger Tunnel End Cap   19  Air Motor Moisture Separator  20  Air Motor Lubricator   21  Clean Out Trap   22  Blast Hose Conn
9. all gauges read  zero      oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   19        Sponge Jet B VAG User Manual     2 8 2008    5 0 Maintenance    Routine maintenance is required to provide long and reliable equipment  life  The B Vac must be shut down and fully depressurized prior to any  maintenance     5 1 Prior to each use     Inspect the Blast Nozzle for wear     Once the nozzle throat has worn 1 5mm  1 16in  beyond its original  intended diameter  it should be replaced     Thoroughly inspect Blast Hose and Vacuum Hose components and  connections     Replace hose  Ensure all couplings are properly equipped with coupling  gaskets  safety pins and hose restraints        e Inspect and clean Exhaust Muffler  Replace when exhaust is slow        Remove any accumulated media in the Exhaust Muffler and reinstall   WARNING  Do no operate equipment without Exhaust Muffler in place     s 5s       5 2 To      performed every 2 hours of operation    Lubricators  Check the pneumatic oil level in Lubricators        Sponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008  21               Vacuum       If the Vacuum differential pressure  is   0 1bar  increase frequency  of filter cleaning     On certain models  clean the  Vacuum filter by cycling the  Filter Cleaning Lever   down and then back up     Models without this lever  automatically clean the filter at  each shut down of the Vacuum        If purging the filter does not lower the readings to below 0 1bar a filter  replacement is necessary  Effor
10. ases continuously Repair  replace or tighten as necessary    or SE FA 24   Unit exhausts intermittently _ emm  while blasting    2  Remove Exhaust Valve Cover  inspect for and remove obstructions  Check  Exhaust Diaphragm for rips or small holes  Clean or replace as necessary        oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   32      Air flows through Nozzle  without Sponge Media while  Auger is rotating    oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008       After depressing Deadman  Sponge Media flow through Nozzle can take up to   15 seconds with normal hose length  Stabilized Sponge Media flow can take up  to   4 minutes     1  Check for adequate Sponge Media amount in Pressure Vessel     2  Check Agitation Rate Indicator Eye is cycling between black and green every  few seconds while machine is pressurized and Deadman Handle is depressed     If Agitation Rate Indicator Eye is cycling  depressurize unit  open Handhole  Cover and check Media Actuator and Actuator Tree and Chain are attached   Reconnect if necessary and look for obstruction in bottom of Pressure Vessel     If Actuation Rate Indicator Eye is not cycling  enter Diagnostic Mode   Diagnostic Mode     1  Turn Blast Pressure Regulator  Handle  off  by rotating until it  removes from Control Panel     2  Turn Media Feed Pressure  Regulator Hanale    off    by rotating  until it removes from Control  Panel    3  Remove Handhole Cover and  Sponge Media so Actuator Tree         Chain are visible     4  Actuator Tree and C
11. d  clothing  which may depend on the type of coating or contaminant being  removed     o Never point the Blast Nozzle towards yourself or others     o The use of non Sponge Jet Deadman handles may cause unintentional  start up and can result in personal injury     Before Feed Unit Pressurization and Operation   o Verify the Feed Unit is secure and stable     o      pneumatic lines should be inspected for holes  wear and proper fit     o The Handhole Cover must be in place and secure prior to and during  operation     o Safety pins and restraints should be fitted at all Air Supply Hose and  Blast Hose couplings to prevent accidental disconnection     o Donotoperate without the Auger Chain Guard  Recycler Safety Skirt   and Pinch Valve Guard in place     Before all activities  other than normal operation   ensure the entire system  is depressurized     oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008  6                3 0 Requirements    3 1 Air Supply   Gompressor    Clean  dry compressed air must be supplied      adequate volume and  pressure to accommodate the nozzle size at the desired pressure     Inbound pressure is typically 8 6bar  125psi   minimum 6bar  85psi     Note  High humidity environments require additional moisture separators     Nozzle Size    No  6 Nozzle    9 5mm B VAC  3 8 in  Reserve    No  7 Nozzle    11mm B VAC  7 16 in  Reserve    Nozzle  B VAC  Reserve    Nozzle  B VAC  Reserve    Nozzle  B VAC  Reserve       oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008  7      
12. ection    FN         oS cu t    ES    oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008 20        Sub Components  continued                Vacuum Ejector  Vacuum Filter Silo  Vacuum Dust Bin  Handhole Cover   Crab Assembly   Pinch Valve and Cover  Filter Cleaning Lever  Media Actuator   9  Pop up   10  Actuator Tree and Chain  11  Twinline   12  Blast Hose   13  Nozzle Holder   14  Nozzle   15  Deadman Handle               cu cc D      oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008  4                  Recycler Sub Components    1  Dome Lid  amp  Upper Main Rim  2  Lower Main Rim  3  Vibratory Section  4  Safety Skirt   5  Pan Clamp  6  7  8                         Pan Glamp Hook  Pressure Gauge    Secondary Recycler Air Ball Valve  9  Lubricator  10  Regulator  11  Air Filter  12  Bracket  13  Supply Line Connection    Reusable Media Downspout  15  Fine Particle Downspout  16  Large Particle Downspout  17  Muffler  18  Motor    NAI LIT  mum   I    oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008                2 0 Safety Ghecklist       The Sponge Jet Inc  Feed Unit is    pressurized system  Only trained  operators should adjust  maintain and repair this equipment     o Inbound pressure should never exceed 8 6bar  125psi      o      prevent electrostatic buildup and possible electric discharge  the unit  and work piece must be properly grounded   bonded     o Operators and people in proximity to blasting should always wear eye  and hearing protection with the appropriate respiratory equipment an
13. et    9  Place the Hopper over the  Flat Gasket    10  Attach all Pan Clamps  These  must be adjusted properly to  secure the Sieve Assembly  refer to  4 0 Operation                   Screen standard size is  3  Bottom Screen standard size is  16  unless other sizes are specified or provided           Screens must be assembled with mesh side up  Incorrect assembly  will cause poor operation        oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008  25                 6 0 Troubleshooting    6 1 Feed Unit     Unit does not operate when  Deadman Handle is depressed    Check Main Air Ball Valve is open     Check Emergency Stop Button  is pulled out     Check for damage to Twin Line     Check Line Pressure is above 1bar 15psi  when  Deadman is depressed        oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   26         Unit does not operate when Remove red air line  Deadman Handle is depressed   from Exhaust Valve    Continued  hold it securely  then  depress Deadman  Handle     IF no air is felt  exiting red air line   trace air flow  operation through  Twinline and  Deadman Handle  checking for  obstructions or leaks     IF air is felt exiting  red air line  place  thumb on opening of  red air line and  depress Deadman  Handle     IF unit starts  air exits nozzle  depressurize unit and replace Exhaust Valve  Diaphragm           IF unit does not start  with thumb still blocking red air line  check Actuation  Rate Indicator Fye is cycling     vica de                    prin  iralenan ege       
14. g       L      NOTE  A typical full charge fills the 400 HP Pressure Vessel and the Feed  Unit Cyclone Storage Silo to 2 3 full  the top of the Silo Actuator   approximately 15 bags of media total      During operation add approximately 1 bag per hour   DO NOT OVERFILL     To begin blasting  pull out the  Emergency Stop Button  on    and unlock Deadman Handle   by depressing safety flap     Depress Deadman Handle and wait 5 to 10 seconds for Sponge Media  to flow  Do not cycle the handle on and off as it will create a plug in the  hose           Allow pressure gauges to stabilize then adjust Blast Pressure and Media  Feed Pressure to the desired levels     Sponge mana Recycles    7 12  Bar PSI Bar PSI Bar Pol       10mm 7 16in 2 0 30   8 12mm 1 2     2 8 40     10 15mm 5 8in 3 4 50   12 18mm  3 4in 4 1 60       Confirm Actuation Rate Indicator  eye is functioning     by seeing it cycle   between black and green     Actuation Rate Indicator  la tara de actio nas     indicador de       oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   16              Tips   Check the top screen of Recycler for obstructions  duct tape  paint  chips  etc    When vacuuming the air media ratio should be at least 6096 4096  Avoid  rapid vacuuming of media  especially on long runs     Continuously monitor the quantity of material in waste drums and  storage silos to avoid overflow     Add new media at approximately 1 bag per hour to maintain a uniform    working media mix    Monitor levels in both lubricat
15. hain should  be alternating   90    every 2 4  second   depending on initial  setting        If Actuator Tree and Chain are cycling  then Agitation Rate Indicator Eye  may need replacement     but should not effect overall operation     Shut off unit and inspect for obstructions  in the bottom of Pressure Vessel and pipe  feeding Auger        If Actuator Tree and Chain are not  cycling  then       Remove top orange output airline on Desiccant Filter  depress Deadman  Handle  check top of Desiccant Filter for continuous airflow        293    Air flows through Nozzle If no airflow is felt from the top of Desiccant Filter  replace Desiccant Filter  without Sponge Media while matching airline positions prior to removal  It is necessary to switch airline  Auger is rotating fittings from old filter to new  Re check top of Desiccant Filter for   Continued  continuous airflow     Check cycling of Agitation Rate Indicator Eye and for light pulse of air  exiting Timer  Confirm Timer is set to 2     If Agitation Rate Indicator Eye and Timer test successfully  resume  blasting     If no light pulse of air is exiting top of Timer  then       Remove two nuts from Timer base  then remove screws from Timer face   replace the Timer  matching airline positions prior to removal     Confirm proper motion  of Agitation Indicator  Eye and Actuator Tree  Assembly        Sponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   94                   6 2 Recycler     Unit won t turn on or vibration   Confirm Pressu
16. in  1 0  Whipline connected to the  machine or to a blast hose extension     e Extensions      to 30m  100ft  must have a minimum 32mm  1 25in  1 0     e Extensions over 30m  100ft  shall use a minimum 38mm  1 5in  1 0   Blast Hose Extension  Larger hoses decrease pressure loss     Vacuum Hose   B VAC s have successfully recovered Sponge Media at distances in excess  of 100m  330ft   When operating at these distances  optimum performance  is achieved by having the largest diameter vacuum hose closest to the  B VAC and smaller diameter hose near the pick up location  Long runs of  small hose may result in reduced pick up pressures and high wear in the  hose  Optimum hose configuration starting at the B VAC is     e 20 meters  651  of 88mm  3 5in  diameter hose connected to  40 meters  130ft  of  6mm  3in  hose connected to  40 meters  130ft  of 63mm  2 5in  hose     NOTE  Vacuum hoses operate best when running horizontally and or  vertically     gradual slopes  like stairs  should be avoided     oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008  9        3 4 Ambient Temperature            we            Ambient temperature should be above 0  Celsius  32  Fahrenheit      32   F    Otherwise   a  Use winter grade pneumatic tool oil in lubricator   b  Minimize moisture in supply air         Ice build up in the controls or vessel may require thawing prior to  restarting machine  Bearing grease will thicken in cold environments  requiring use of low temperature grease  Warming the unit prio
17. ise and  counter clockwise until obstruction falls out  Auger should move smoothly   Replace Clean Out Trap              5  If obstruction cannot be cleared   a  Remove Auger Chain Guard and Chain   b  Remove four screws  pull Auger from shaft and remove obstruction        c  Reassemble Auger  test for smooth rotation   d  Re install Auger Chain Guard and Chain        Sponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   30      Air flow through nozzle   Do not restart  Depress  suddenly stops Emergency Stop  Button immediately   Depressurize unit and  close Main Air  Ball Valve       Remove Blast Nozzle from Blast  Hose  inspect for and remove  obstructions       Disconnect all Blast Hose connections  inspect for and remove obstructions       Remove Auger Tunnel End Cap  check for and remove obstructions  Replace  Auger Tunnel End Cap     5  If obstruction was from Sponge Media  turn Media Feed Pressure to  Obar Opsi   Check Choke Valve is in full open position  or parallel to pipe   Resume blasting  When stream of air without Sponge Media is achieved   slowly return Media Feed Pressure Gauge to desired pressure     Too much Sponge Media 1  Check Choke Valve is in full open position   exits Nozzle or is pulsing or parallel to pipe     2  Check Media Feed Pressure Gauge below  3 4bar 50psi   Resume Blasting        Sponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008  31        Blast Pressure increases and   1  Check for damage to Twin Line and for air leaks at all fittings and connections   decre
18. ors    Avoid vacuuming foreign objects debris which may create clogs or  equipment jams    Inspect and monitor for vacuum and system leaks    Monitor both storage silo viewing ports to avoid over filling silos   Cycle the Vacuum Filter Cleaning Lever once every 2 hours    Never vacuum water or other liquids     it will destroy the vacuum filter        oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   17      III EEE                              4 2 Shut Down of the B Vac Pro    Normal shutdown during operation is by releasing Deadman Handle   Alternatively the Emergency Stop Button may be used     Note  During inspection  maintenance or any non operational activity   always shut off  push in  Emergency Stop Button        4 3 End of Shift Shut Down    Turn Media Feed to  Zero   then depress the Deadman Handle until Sponge  Media stops flowing through the nozzle  typically 15 45 seconds              Push Emergency Stop Button   Vacuum all remaining media from containment area   Allow all media to process through Recycler    into Feed Unit Cyclone Storage Silo  until no Sponge Media is visible        Close the Primary Recycler Air Ball Valve        Sponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   18              certain models  clean the  Vacuum filter by cycling the  Filter Gleaning Lever   down and then back up     Models without this lever  automatically clean the filter at  each shut down of the Vacuum        shut down Air Supply or alternatively the Main Air Ball Valve        Confirm 
19. r to operation  may be required  Minimize down time that might result in freezing     3 5 Containment    Containment is an integral part of the Sponge Jet process  as Sponge Jet  Sponge Media is recyclable  To take advantage of this property  containment  must be used to capture and recycle Sponge Media     oponge Jet is easily containable with light plastic sheeting or mesh  Projects  involving hazardous materials  high wind load or other conditions may  require more complex containment and negative air dust collection     Pre cleaning of the area will minimize both dust and debris which can also  cause equipment malfunctions     Always follow local  state and federal guidelines concerning proper  containment  containment ventilation and monitoring procedures     oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   10             4 0 Operation       Before Pressurization and Operation        pneumatic lines should be inspected for holes  wear and proper fit     The Handhole Cover must be in place and secure prior to and during  operation    oafety pins and restraints should be fitted at all Air Supply Hose and  Blast Hose couplings to prevent accidental disconnection    Do not operate without the Auger Chain Guard  Recycler Safety Skirt   and Pinch Valve Guard in place     Before all activities  other than normal operation   ensure the entire  system is depressurized        Attach Handhole Cover with gasket in place        Connect Vacuum Hose from the Large Particle Downspout and the
20. re Gauge reads between 2 5 2 8bar 35 40psi      Is slow If unit temperature is near freezing or below     a  Warming the unit prior to operation may be required   b  Use winter grade pneumatic tool oil in lubricator   c  Minimize moisture in supply air     If vibration is slow but unit is operating  run without Sponge Media until  vibration normalizes     Sponge Media is exiting Confirm Top Screen is properly installed and free of debris   Large Particle Downspout    When Blasting  excessive Confirm Bottom Screen is properly installed     amounts of dust are observed Additional dust reduction can be achieved by     1  Passing Sponge Media through unit again     2  Using a smaller number Bottom Screen   with larger wire spacing         oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   95               1 0 Dravings    00900        G        92              92   se   45  Cer   so Ker   so        22222274                                             m                            Y                       H       eA              ALIN              71 ES 2222  ANC   LAN Y Li   009              M     HE  45          RI a thy bf             43          ROLLER BEARING FOR 385       42  1         BEARING SLEEVE                   X 1 4  X 1 LG  TOP BEARING       ruga        BEARING HOUSING                        C  AE      Q0  5        Q  9                S   2222  722242220521         ACTOR VARY       gt                gt         n          er   gt   9    7     Qe     Dyt    E E       n    WA     
21. ts to maintain the filter from excessive  buildup  and the suction of liquids  will extend the Vacuum filter service life        oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   22               5 3 To      performed after every 80 hours of operation     Remove the lovver  threaded portion of the Secondary Vlater Separator   Gontrol Panel Moisture Separator and Air Motor Moisture Separator and  inspect the interior and O Ring     Remove any contaminants  replace O Ring if needed and reinstall        5 4 Performed monthly  or as needed      IMPORTANT  Under NO circumstances should any inspection  adjustment or  lubrication be conducted while running or connected to an air supply        Auger Chain    Remove the Auger Chain Guard and inspect the condition of the Auger Drive  Chain  Apply lightweight lubricating oil as necessary then replace the Auger  Chain Guard        oponge Jet B VAC User Manual     2 8 2008   23      Sponge Jet B VAG User Manual     2 8 2008    Bearing Grease    This unit was greased before shipment  Add grease using a half pump  or  small amount  every 500 hours of operation  If the unit has not been used for  one year  add 1 to 2 pumps of grease  Use quality NLGI 72 grease such as       Citco AP  Citco oil   Val Lith ZIP  Valvoline Co      Ore Lube K2   V  SGA  MM Industries  Inc      Mobilux  Mobil Oil Go    Multifak  2  Texaco Inc      Socony  Mobil Oil Co    Alvanie R   Shell Oil Co   The two bearings should be greased by fittings on the side of the machine
    
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