Mod-U-Blast MBM Series - Additional Safety Warnings; Hose Coupling Safety; Remote Control System Requirements; OSHA Safety Equipment Mandates

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4.5 Check the blast hose couplings and nozzle holder for coupling gasket (s) and nozzle holder washer. Replace if

required. REGULATIONS REQUIRE that all blast hose couplings be secured together with safety clips or wire. It is

strongly advised that safety cables or whipchecks are used on all air hose and blast hose connections.

4.6 Prior to putting abrasive in the machine, inspect and test the remote control system. To properly complete your

equipment inspection, follow these steps...

4.7 Prior to putting abrasive in the machine, inspect and test the remote control system. To properly complete your

equipment inspection, follow these steps...

(Refer to remote control set-up)

4.8 Ties are provided to attach the safety switch (deadman) assembly to the blast hose. Adjust as necessary.

4.9 Attach the remote control hose or wire to the body switch. The ﬁttings are matched to complete the connection.

4.10 It is recommended that the remote control hose or wire be tied to the blast hose approximately every ﬁve feet.

4.11 IN ORDER FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM TO PROPERLY OPERATE, DO NOT MODIFY OR SUBSTITUTE

ANY FITTINGS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL HOSE OR WIRE, DEADMAN HANDLE, OR CONTROL VALVE.

4.12 In accordance with ASME paragraph UG-125, all pressure vessels shall be supplied with protection against

over-pressurization. A side outlet tee is provided in the inlet piping assembly to accommodate the appropriate pres-

sure relief valve.

4.13 OSHA requires protective safety equipment and clothing be used at all times FOR ALL PERSONNEL IN THE

IMMEDIATE BLASTING AREA, including but not limited to

- Abrasive resistant suit, leather gloves, safety shoes, ear and eye protection.

- NIOSH approved air fed respirator (helmet) supplied by a source of breathing air that meets AT LEAST the require-

ments for Type 1 gaseous air described in the Compressed Gas Association Commodity Speciﬁcation G-7.1 (Grade

D or higher quality)as speciﬁed by law. Air must be ﬁltered and monitored for carbon monoxide as required to assure

clean, breathing air at all times.

ADHERE TO ALL NIOSH RECOMMENDATIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO APPROVED

RESPIRATOR USAGE, WITHIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONCENTRATION PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS

(PEL).

Important Warning

MBM-Series Owner’s Manual