ALC 40392 User manual

DIVISION OF S&H INDUSTRIES
5200 Richmond Road Cleveland, OH 44146
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Rev. 1/19/12
40392
48” x 24” POLYMER CLAMSHELL
CABINET
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING!
Do not use an ALC Cabinet Blaster until you have read this manual and you understand its
contents and warnings. These warnings are included for the health and safety of the
operator and those in the immediate vicinity. Keep this manual for future reference.
Dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
may contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and
respiratory illnesses. Some examples of the chemicals include:
Lead from lead based paints
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: Work in a ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
Abrasive blasting produces harmful dust. Everyone in the blasting area must wear a
properly fitted and properly maintained NIOSH approved air supplied respirator.
SILICOSIS AND OTHER DUST WARNINGS:
Breathing dust from silica sand may cause silicosis, a fatal lung disease. Breathing dust
during blasting operations may also cause asbestosis and/or other serious or fatal diseases.
A NIOSH-approved, well maintained air supplied abrasive blasting respirator must be used by
anyone blasting, anyone handling or using media containing toxic substances or media with
more than point one percent (.001) free crystalline silica and anyone in the area of the dust.
Harmful dust can remain suspended in the air for long periods of time after blasting has
ceased, causing serious injury or death.
Before removing respirator, use an air monitoring instrument to determine if atmosphere is
safe to breathe. Contact local OHSA or NIOSH office to determine the proper respirator for
your particular application.
Air supplied respirators do not remove or protect against carbon monoxide (CO) or any other
toxic gas. Use a carbon monoxide removal device and monitoring device with the respirator
to ensure grade D quality air. Follow all applicable OSHA standards and OSHA regulation
1910.134 (d).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Assemble legs to cabinet bottom using 1/4-20 x 1” screw
and 1/4" washer on the outside of the cabinet. On the
inside, use 1/4" rubber washer, 1/4" washer and 1/4-20 hex
nut. Once the legs are attached, place 1-1/4" plastic plug in
bottom.
2. Assemble frame according to numbers using 1/4-20 x 1/2”
screws, 1/4” washers and 1/4-20 hex nuts.
3. Place cabinet bottom in frame and attach cabinet to frame.
4. Attach 23” support strap to each side using 1/4-20 x 1/2”
screw, 1/4” washers and 1/4-20 hex nut. Strap goes from
top back frame to side of cabinet.
5. Place cabinet lid on cabinet bottom and attach 3 hinges
using 1/4-20 x 1” screw, 1/4” washer and 1/4-20 hex nut.
6. Install light kit, according to instructions, onto left side of
cabinet lid. Install light bulb (not included) 60 watt maximum.
7. Install grate, pick-up tube, hose and siphon gun.
8. Install gloves using 4-1/2" – 6-1/2” clamps.
AIR COMPRESSOR RECOMMENDATION:
To permit efficient operation of your air compressor, follow these guidelines:
1. Use a smaller size nozzle and air jet to control the demand of air.
2. Do not blast continuously. Stop blasting operation periodically to allow the compressor to
cool. No compressor is designed to constantly run at full RPM. Use 70% of the rated output.
3. Use a minimum 1/2” air hose or metal piping from your air compressor to the blaster. If your
compressor is creating an excessive amount of moisture, we recommend using a water trap

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or a moisture separator.
4. The air compressor should be drained at the bottom of the supply tank through a drain valve
and should be blown down daily. It is not unusual to drain three or four gallons of water from
the supply tank on a high humidity day. An additional supply tank will help.
5. Keep dust and media created by blasting away from the air compressor unit. Observe
maximum air pressure requirements for the blaster and either set your compressor to run
within these limits or use a pressure regulator valve to reduce the air pressure to the
appropriate range.
ABRASIVE (MEDIA) USAGE:
1. If moisture is in the media it will eventually damage the blaster tank or plug the system. Keep
the media and compressor air dry to avoid this problem.
2. If media is moist, screen it and dry it before using.
3. Do not leave media in the tank after blasting because it can absorb moisture and impair
blasting performance.
4. Store media in a dry place; keep media off the ground or concrete floors. Put it on a wooden
skid.
5. If the humidity is excessively high, it may not be advisable to blast at that time.
6. Consider using different grades or different types of media to prevent nozzle clogging due to
high moisture content.
7. Do not use sand.
WARNING!
Disconnecting hose while Unit is under pressure could cause serious injury or death. Use
safety lock pins and safety cables in all coupling connections to help prevent hose couplings
from accidental disconnection.
If twist-on type air hose couplings are used, they must be secured by safety lock pins or
wires to prevent accidental disconnection while under pressure. Hose disconnection while
under pressure could cause serious injury.

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CABINET BLASTER SAFETY PROCEDURES
CAUTION: READ THESE SAFETY PROCEDURES IN THEIR ENTIRETY –
PARTS OF THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE WITHIN THESE WARNINGS.
These procedures are not intended to be exhaustive due to the many variables in the abrasive
blasting field. Therefore, we INSIST that the hands, ears, mouth, nose and eyes be covered with
appropriate safety protection at all times.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS!
CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED BY USER AT ALL TIMES
1. Do not exceed maximum working pressure of 110 PSI. Failure to keep maximum
working pressure below 110 can cause the blast machine to burst, causing death or
serious injury.
2. Everyone in the blast area including the equipment operator should correctly use and
maintain a NIOSH approved air supplied respirator, even after blasting has ceased.
Harmful dust can remain suspended in the air for long periods of time after blasting
has ceased causing injury or death
3. Before using the pressure blaster: Put on eye protection, gloves, and NIOSH approved
respirator. Always wear these protective items when operating and while servicing
your abrasive blaster. A well maintained air supplied blasting respirator must be used
by anyone blasting.
4. For safe operation, perform recommended preventive maintenance on blaster cabinet,
and accessories. Replace all worn parts before they fail. Immediate replacement of
worn components is required. Failure to replace worn components could result in
exposing the operator or bystanders to high speed media and compressed air, causing
serious injury.
5. Do not use corrosive materials of any type in unit. Use only clean, dry media.
6. Static electricity can be created by the use of this equipment. Do not use within fifty
feet of any explosive, potentially explosive substances, or their vapors as an explosion
can occur.
7. Do not use this equipment in any area that might be considered hazardous or where
flammable gases or liquids are present. Failure to do so may cause an explosion
resulting in serious injury.

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WARNING!
The threads on the nozzle holder and set screws must be inspected each time the nozzle is
secured to the holder. Check the threads for wear, and make sure nozzle set screw securely
grips the nozzle. The nozzle washer must also be inspected for wear. Worn nozzle washers
cause erosion. A loose-fitting nozzle may eject from the holder under pressure and could
cause severe injury.
4824 CLAMSHELL POLYMER
Left legs and right legs have different hole positions. Leg top
with two holes on one side should point front and rear not to side
of cabinet. Install legs per instructions with top of leg 10” up from
bottom lip of cabinet. After installation of all corner legs, install
side supports and back support.
Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty.
Clamshell lid 1 40142 1/4” rubber washer 1210367 Clamshell bottom 1 11110 Hasp lock 2
11582 47” x 23” Grate 1 11646 Louver 1
19003 31” Left Leg 2 40251 12” x 24” Window lens 1
19004 31” Right Leg 2 4025300 Window lens underlay 1
19005 48” Left side support 1 10904 1-1/4” Diameter hopper plug 2
19006 48” Right side support 1 11640
CS Rubber gloves 1 pair
19007 49” Rear support 1 40240 Glove clamps – pair 1 pair
19008 49” Lid support 1 11604 ALC Gun w/15 cfm nozzle 1
19009 36” Upright lid support 2 40343 Pick-up tube 1
19010 23” Support strap 2 40338 Economy light kit (60 watt) 1
11601 1/4” x 1” PSA foam/per foot 6’ 10693 1/4-20 x 1” Bolt 30
58113 4” Hinge 3 10182 1/4-20 x 1/2” Bolt 12
11605 6’ Straight hose 1 10201 1/4-20 Hex nut 42
11601 1/2” x 1” PSA foam/per foot 14 10218 1/4” Washer 66
11644 Snap fastener 6 11160 8-32 x 1/2” Screw 16
11109 Hasp latch 2 11161 8-32 Hex nut 16

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ECONOMY LIGHT KIT
1. Using drill dimension sheet, drill 1.467 (1-7/16) hole in left
side of cabinet. Drill (2) 0.187 (3/16) holes 1.625 (1-5/8)
from center of large hole, one above and one below.
2. Unscrew ceramic lampholder and install base through hole
from outside and attach gasket and socket from inside.
3. Attach electrical box to outside of cabinet using 8-32 x 1/2”
machine screws and nut. NOTE: Attach ground wire (green)
to one of the screws that holds the box to the cabinet.
4. Attach neutral wire (white) from power cord to silver screw
on socket base.
5. Attach black wire from socket base to one of the screws on
the side of the switch.
6. Attach black lead from power cord to the other screw on the
side of the switch.
7. Attach switch to box and install cover.
8. Install light bulb (not included) maximum 60 watt.

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WARNING
Follow all electrical and safety codes as well as the
National Electrical Code (NEC) and OSHA Regulations.
Light Kit Components
Part No. Description
11641 Lampholder
11642 Electrical box
11008 Power Cord
11009 Switch
11011 Box Cover
11160 8-32 x ½” Machine Screw
11161 8-32 Nut

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Maximum 60 watt light bulb (not included)

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Failure to observe the following before performing any maintenance could cause serious
injury or death from the sudden release of compressed air:
Disconnect power supply.
Lockout and tagout the compressed air supply.
Bleed the air supply line to the blast gun.
Immediate replacement of worn components is required. Failure to replace worn
components could expose the operator or bystanders to high speed media and compressed
air could cause death or serious injury.
Leaks around couplings and nozzle holders indicate worn or loose fitting parts. Nozzle
holders and couplings that do not fit tightly on hose and nozzles that do not fit tightly in
nozzle holders could disconnect while under pressure. Impact from nozzles, couplings,
hoses, or abrasive, and parts disconnected while under pressure could cause severe injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PROBLEM/CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Surging of blast flow:
Air pressure too low Check pressure gauge on compressor
Excessive media consumption:
Air pressure too low Check pressure gauge on compressor
Clogging and plugging of blast flow:
Debris in media Purge and screen
Media size too large Use smaller grit size
Nozzle plugs Use larger nozzle and correct
Wet media Dry media, drain water from air
Moisture in abrasive media:
Wet media Change or use dry media
Water in air Drain water from air lines
Humid weather:
Moderate humidity Keep media as dry as possible
Moderate humidity Use drier or moisture separator
High humidity Avoid that period of use if possible

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Overtaxed Compressor:
Compressor too small Restrict time used
Nozzle size too large Use smaller size
Too many leaks in plumbing Seal and tighten plumbing
Holes in abrasive hose Replace hose
Air filter on compressor plugged Clean or replace filter
Lack of air pressure:
Compressor too small Use smaller nozzle
Supply valves not on full position Open valves
Nozzle size too large Use smaller size
Leaks in plumbing Seal and tighten plumbing
Holes in abrasive hose Replace hose
Air filter on compressor plugged Clean or replace filter
Lack of abrasive flow:
Blaster empty Fill cabinet
Moisture in media Dry media
Not enough air pressure Check system
Abrasive hose kinked Straighten hose
Debris in media Clean or screen media

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Coal Slag # 40093
Coal Slag is used when paint and rust has to be removed from steel, such as car bodies, tanks or
heavy machinery. Coal Slag is faster cutting, can be re-used, is moisture free, and will not pack or
absorb moisture. (25 Lb. container)
Steel Grit #40109
Steel grit is extremely fast cutting on rusty metal and hard to remove paint. Steel Grit is popular
because it leaves a very smooth finish. It is also comparable in price to most other specialty
abrasives. Steel Grit is recommended in reclaim systems or cabinets. (25 Lb. container)
Glass Bead #40105
Glass Bead is used in creating a satin or matte finish. Glass Bead is recommended in reclaim
systems or cabinets. (25 Lb. container)
Aluminum Oxide #40098
Aluminum Oxide is a high quality abrasive that is sharper than sand (not recommended) and cuts
twice as fast as sand. It leaves a smooth textured finish with no pits or burrs. Aluminum Oxide is
rougher than glass bead and can be used over and over again. It is one of the most economical
abrasives you can use in any reclaim systems or cabinets. (4/25 Lb. container)
Plastic Grit #40110
Primarily used to strip aluminum and fiberglass. Great for stripping paint, light oxidation and surface
rust. Recommended for use in blast cabinets because it creates very little dust. Works quickly, last a
long time and increases visibility within the cabinet. (10 Lb. container)
Walnut Shells #40112
Walnut shells are recommended for use on “soft” surfaces such as aluminum, glass, wood, and
other areas where no pitting is desired. Leaves a smooth, dull finish. (10 Lb. container)

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Disclaimer of Warranties. S & H Industries, Inc. ("Seller") makes no warranties with respect to any
goods delivered to Buyer or users except as specifically set forth within this manual. S & H
INDUSTRIES, INC. MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE GOODS, AND S & H
INDUSTRIES, INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT. S & H INDUSTRIES, INC. WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY
DAMAGE OR NON-CONFORMITY RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENT OF IMPROPER
ASSEMBLY OR USE OF ANY GOODS BY USERS OR BUYER OR ITS EMPLOYEES OR
AGENTS, OR FROM ALTERATION OR ATTEMPTED REPAIR BY ANY PERSON OTHER THAN
S & H INDUSTRIES, INC. ALL USED, REPAIRED, MODIFIED OR ALTERED ITEMS ARE
PURCHASED AS-IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS.
Indemnification Agreement. Buyer agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by the law, to fully
indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Seller, its parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies, its
owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives and insurers (collectively,
“Indemnities”) from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, damages, judgments of sums of
money, losses and expenses, including but limited to attorney’s fees and costs (collectively “referred
to herein as “Claims”) arising out of or resulting from any bodily injury, sickness, disease or death or
injury to or destruction of tangible property, arising out of or resulting from the use, sale or
distribution of any and all products purchased from Seller by Buyer, regardless of whether or not
such claim arises in whole or in part out of Seller’s alleged fault, including but not limited to Seller’s
negligence, strict liability, products liability, breach of warranty or any other act or omission. Buyer
expressly waives any and all immunity from suit by Seller, its parent, subsidiary, and affiliated
companies, and its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives and insurers, by
operation of any workers’ compensation law or statute. By purchasing from S & H Industries,
Inc., Buyer acknowledges and represents that Buyer has read, fully understands and agrees
to the Indemnification provisions set forth above.
LIMITED WARRANTY
S & H Industries Inc. (SHI) warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for two years after the date of original purchase.
If the product should become defective within that warranty period, SHI will repair or replace
it (at SHI’S option) free of charge including return transportation to Buyer provided Buyer
delivers it prepaid to S & H Industries Inc,. 5200 Richmond Road, Bedford Hts., Ohio 44146.
This warranty does not include damage resulting from accident, abuse or misuse of the
product. Nor does it apply to parts subject to abrasive wear, i.e., nozzles, air jets, seal blocks,
valves, hose connections and hoses.
Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are
excluded to the extent permitted by law, and any and all implied warranties are excluded.
This is the exclusive remedy and liability for consequential damages under any and all
warranties are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law.