BlastPro BP-9-SP - Operating Instructions

BP-9-SP Machine Manual
© 2011 Blastpro Manufacturing Inc.
®
10
• Verify that aggressive cleaning products are not used.
• Make certain to never weld, flame cut/torch, or perform any grinding work on the
shot blasting machine without written authorization from the manufacturer.
• Make certain that process materials & replaced parts are disposed of safely & in
an environmentally-appropriate manner.
• After performing maintenance operations on the shot blasting machine, verify that
all safety labels, guards, control panels, housings, lids, seals, casters, & other parts
that have been replaced are secure.
• Remove & properly dispose of all maintenance refuse such as shot from the work
area.
The tasks listed in the following check list must be completed before the machine can be
put into operation; completing these tasks is essential in order to increase the efficiency
& safety of the machine:
Blades
Check for excessive wear.
Blast Wheel
Check for balance & excessive wear.
Top Liner
Check for excessive wear.
Lower Liner
Check for excessive wear.
Shot Valve
Make sure shot is not leaking from shot hopper.
Filters
Make sure filters are secure & not clogged, ripped, or wet.
Wheels
Check for excessive wear.
Belts
Check for quality & tension.
Dust Collector Latches
Make sure latch firmly secures door.
Operating Instructions
Start Up:
1. Verify that all personnel are competent & that they have read & understood the
safety information in this manual. All personnel must follow all safety instructions
& programs required by their company & the worksite.
2. Verify that the shot blasting machine is on a level, clean, debris-free & dry surface.
Connect the hose from the dust collector to the shot blasting machine. Verify that
all clamps are secure.
3. Verify that the dust bin in the dust collector is empty & that the hose is free of
debris. The dust bin should be emptied whenever it becomes full as well as after
each & every job.
4. Verify that shot hopper contains no shot. The shot hopper should be emptied
whenever it becomes full as well as after each & every job.
5. Make certain that the feed spout, seals, liners, control cage, blast wheel, & hopper
parts are in good working condition.
6. Make certain that all electrical components are free of damage or excessive wear.
7. Make certain that the exhaust hose has no holes, leaks, deformities, or restrictions
present.