10
Operating Instructions
1. Verify that competent personnel have read and understood the safety information in this
manual and are following all safety instructions and programs required by their company
and the worksite.
2. Verify that the BP-10 SUPER is on a level, clean, debris-free and dry surface.
3. Connect the hose from the dust collector to the BP-10 SUPER. Verify that the clamps
are secure.
4. Verify that the dust bin in the dust collector is empty and that the hose is free of debris.
5. Verify that the switch on the control panel of the BP-10 SUPER is set to the OFF
position.
6. Verify that the switch on the control panel of the dust collector is set to the OFF position.
7. After confirming proper voltage with a voltmeter, insert the cord from the dust collector
into a 240 or 480 volt electrical outlet.
8. After confirming proper voltage with a voltmeter, insert the plug from the dust collector
into a 240 or 480 volt electrical outlet.
9. Make sure that any hardwiring or circuit breaker changes are performed by a licensed
electrician.
10. Before loading the steel shot into machine, turn the switch on the BP-10 SUPER and the
dust collector to the ON position for two minutes so as to verify that the circuit breaker
will not trip.
11. Disconnect the hose from the BP-10 SUPER to verify that the dust collector has proper
suction.
12. After verifying proper suction, reconnect the hose to the BP-10 SUPER.
13. Check the seals on the BP-10 SUPER to verify that the seals are set at the proper height.
The seals should be rubbing the surface of the concrete or steel.
14. Place a handful of steel shot in front of the BP-10 SUPER.
15. Push the BP-10 SUPER over the handful of steel shot. This will attach the steel shot to
the magnetic seals and prevent shot from escaping from the BP-10 SUPER.
16. Pour steel shot into the BP-10 SUPER shot hopper to the bottom of the screen.
17. Turn the switch on the BP-10 SUPER to the ON position, squeeze the shot valve to open
the shot valve, and push the BP-10 SUPER. Verify that the blast pattern is uniform. If
blast pattern is uniform, then proceed to step #19. If blast pattern is not uniform, then
release the shot valve handle to close the shot valve, turn the
switch on the BP-10 SUPER
to the OFF position, and proceed to step #18.
18. Adjust the control cage.
19. Turn the switch on the BP-10 SUPER to the ON position, squeeze the shot valve handle
to open the shot valve, push the BP-10 SUPER, and verify that the blast pattern is
uniform.
20. Once blast pattern is uniform, start shotblasting.