Almeco Jetblack Safety Manual
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DRYING & BLOW-OFF SOLUTIONS
JETBLACK SAFETY PERSONNEL CLEANING STATION
Wall-mounted & portable versions
Installation, operation and maintenance instructions
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Manual content
1. General safety information 3
2. Cleaning station safety information 3
3. Your new unit 4
4. Installation 5
5. Maintenance & service 6
6. Spare parts 7
7. Trouble shooting 7
8. Waranty 8
9. Regulations 8
10. WEEE Recycling & material disposal 8
JETBLACK SAFETY PERSONNEL CLEANING STATION
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Please read the following installation, operation and maintenance instructions carefully. Always ensure that the power
is isolated before commencing any maintenance on the Cleaning Station. This manual is also available from the marked
download section of our website: www.almeco.eu
WARNING: DO NOT USE with hazardous materials, the Cleaning Station airstream could move the hazardous materials to
other areas. If removing a hazardous material a JetBlack Safety Cleaning Booth will be required for containment. DO NOT
misuse this product or use on broken skin, even very low-pressure air can pose a risk!
This product is intended to be used for personnel clean down, or for general particle removal. Ensure that all necessary PPE is
worn.
1. GENERAL SAFETY & OPERATION
• Attach the ‘OSHA’ guard provided to the main nozzle assembly before operating. This can be easily done by simply sliding
the guard onto the end of the nozzle
• Never use in a wet environment
• Never allow objects to pass through the guard whilst the fan is rotating
• Always switch o the unit at the main electrical supply and disconnect the plug before performing any cleaning or
maintenance operations on the Cleaning Station
• Never use a pressure washer or steam washer to clean the Cleaning Station
• Eye, ear and respiration protection must always be worn whilst operating
• The Cleaning Station has a thermal shuto device for safety purposes. Prolonged use may cause the unit to shut-o. In
this case, switch the unit o and wait for a few minutes before re-using
• Please note - the air from the Cleaning Station will become warm with prolonged use
• These units are not designed for continuous use
• The Cleaning Station is suitable for safe area installation only and must not be used in ATEX zones or near the presence of
explosive substances
2. CLEANING STATION SAFETY INFORMATION
WALL MOUNTED UNITS
Electrical Safety
• This equipment is designed to be hard wired to a fused supply. Check that the correct wire gauge is used and that the
correct voltage is available before connection. Refer to the Cleaning Station rating plate for full details – this is located on
the side of the Touch Switch Box
• The Cleaning Station can be tted with a speed controller, which allows for the speed to be changed
• Any attempt to change the timer switch settings will invalidate the warranty
• The Cleaning Station should be connected to an electrical supply that is surge protected and in compliance with local
codes
• The appliance must be earthed
• Always shut o the supply power and isolate the Cleaning Station before performing any maintenance operations
General Safety
• The Cleaning Station is supplied with a touch activated time switch, mounted in a weatherproof enclosure sealed to an
IP55 rating
• To operate, press the ‘Touch’button. The Cleaning Station will run for 30 seconds – if you require less time, simply press
the ‘Touch’ button again, and the unit will turn o
• If an anti-static unit has been tted, a second switch is located on the front of the Cleaning Station – the switch must be
on ‘I’for the anti-static pack to work correctly
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PORTABLE UNITS
• The On/O switch is located behind the carrying handle on the main body. Press ‘I’ to turn the unit On, and ‘O’to turn o
• If an anti-static unit has been tted, a second switch is located on the front of the unit – the switch must be on‘I’ for the
• anti-static pack to work correctly
• Always ensure that the portable Cleaning Station stands level on the four plastic feet provided
• The Cleaning Station can be tted with a speed controller, which allows for the speed to be changed
3. YOUR NEW UNIT
PORTABLE UNITWALL MOUNTED UNIT
EQUIPMENT ARRIVAL & INSPECTION
If there are any shortages, discrepancies or damage to your product upon delivery of your Cleaning Station, please
immediately contact the Distributor that you purchased it from.
NOZZLE ASSEMBLY DETACHMENT
• Rotate the black coloured quick release tting 90 degrees until it clicks
• Push the upper ring towards the hose (away from the nozzle), pull and twist until it detaches
• Rotate the black quick release tting 90 degrees, and back to its original position
• Push the replacement nozzle into the connector
• Installation, commissioning and electrical installation should only be performed by a trained service person and in
accordance with the latest IEE regulations
• Find a suitable location for the Cleaning Station, ensuring the surface can support the total weight including the cover
• All nominated installers will be responsible for proper and safe installation, as well as for safe operation
PLEASE NOTE: The hose and gun assembly may arrive detached. If this is the case, simply remove the attached bung from the
discharge spigot. Slide the hose clip over the hose cu, push the hose cu onto the spigot and tighten the hose clip rmly.
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4. INSTALLATION
WIRING DIAGRAM
RATING
Please refer to the Cleaning Station rating plate for full details. On wall mounted units, these are located on the side of the‘On/
O’Touch switch. For portable versions, they are located next to the power cable entry.
RAIN COVER
• Locate xings suitable for the substrate you are mounting to and secure the Cleaning Station using the four holes in the
baseplate. Ensure the four spacers supplied are tted under the baseplate when tting to the wall
• If the Cleaning Station is already tted to the wall, remove
and t spacers supplied under the baseplate, trapping
against the wall upon re-tightening the xings
• Unhook the Cleaning Station gun from the holder on the
backplate
• Lift cover over the Cleaning Station and locate the slots on
the rear face over the spacers tted underneath
• It may be necessary to reroute any cable that potentially
fouls on the cover prior to xing the cover down
• Secure the cover to the wall with suitable xings using the
two ø7.0mm holes in the sides
• Hook the gun onto holder on the cover
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5. ONDERHOUD & SERVICES
The following points must be observed when performing any maintenance or
service operations to the Cleaning Station:
• Filters – we recommend that the lter is inspected at least once a month,
and replaced after a maximum of 3 months
• The power supply must be disconnected and secured against restoration
• Observe personal safety regulations
CHANGING FILTERS
• Wall mounted lters: rst remove the M5 screw / lter guard as shown on
the image below, and pull the lter out of its locating hole, then re-insert a
new lter and ret lter guard.
• Portable unit lters: First remove the 4 xing screws / lter guard as shown
on the image below, and pull out the plug lter, then re-insert new plug
lter, and secure guard and screw.
MOTOR BRUSH REPLACEMENT
• Ensure that the power supply is turned o, and that the Cleaning Station is
electrically isolated and locked o
• Remove all screws retaining the main Cleaning Station outer cover, and lift
cover o (see right)
• Unscrew 2 screws from the plastic motor cover, and remove cover (see
below)
• There are two plastic brush holders to be removed. Unscrew 2 self-tap
screws per brush set
• Remove the female receptacle motor lead from the old brushes
• Ret new brushes. Assembly is the opposite of removal
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6. SPARES LIST
If you require any spare parts for your JetBlack unit, either Wall Mounted or Portable versions, please refer to the following
Almeco part numbers:
Almeco Part Number Part Description
B3.003.049 Moulded Cleaning Station with full OSHA nozzle assembly (includes dip-moulded nozzle)
B3.003.052 Dip-moulded OSHA nozzle tting
B3.002.787 Flexible hose assembly for wall-mounted JetBlack unit – 1.5m in length
B3.003.054 Replacement paper lter element
B3.003.050 Touch activated touch switch for wall-mounted Cleaning Station 230V
B3.003.324 Touch activated touch switch for wall-mounted Cleaning Station 110V
B3.000.976 230V replacement motor
B3.003.325 110V replacement motor
B3.003.057 230V replacement brushes
B3.003.438 110V replacement brushes
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Low Airow Dirty or contaminated blower lter This item MUST be changed regularly.
Almeco recommend the lter is changed every 3
months subject to operating conditions
Damaged hose Replace damaged hose
Blockage in air ducting Check all ducting and air delivery devices for
blockages /damage and replace as necessary
Irregular / Excessive Noise Leak in air delivery ducting Check and replace damaged hose and clips
Noisy motor Replace motor
No power available Check the supply and switch, and replace as necessary
Anti-static not working
(portable)
Anti-static control box is o Switch anti-static control box to on position
Fuse has blown Replace fuse (0.75A anti-surge)
Unit fails to operate Burnt out motor brushes Replace brushes
No power to unit Check power supply is live including all fuses/MCBs
Motor has failed Replace motor
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8. WARRANTY INFORMATION
Subject to the restrictions mentioned below, your equipment warranty covers the repair or replacement, free of charge,
of parts acknowledged to be faulty by Almeco, as well as the labour necessary to repair the equipment for twelve months
from the date of shipment.
Please note that
• The warranty is dependent upon the manufacturers recommended maintenance and servicing being carried out at the
time intervals specied in this manual. It may be necessary to provide proof of this (maintenance records, invoices, etc).
• The motor within the Cleaning Station unit has a working life of 1000/1500 hours and the brushes may need replacing
after this period. This is considered to be normal wear associated with the use of the motor and therefore not covered
under the warranty. Spares can be purchased from Almeco.
• Work carried out under the warranty does not extend the warranty. In particular, the replacement of a part during work
carried out under warranty does not extend the lifespan of the part. The warranty which covers the replacement part
expires on the date of expiry of your equipment’s warranty.
• Parts replaced under the warranty become the property of Almeco.
• At no time will Almeco be liable for any of the costs to the buyer for labour, transportation or down-time resulting from
defective equipment furnished by Almeco.
What the warranty does not cover
• Maintenance and servicing operations necessary for the correct operation of the equipment, mentioned in the
maintenance sections of this document.
• If the defect was due to accident or misuse, operation in an application not approved by Almeco or unauthorised
modication or repair.
• Consumable parts and their routine replacement, such as lters etc.
• The replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear associated with use of the equipment, if this replacement is not
the consequence of a fault.
• Damage caused by natural phenomena, hail, ooding, storms or other atmospheric hazards, as well as damage caused by
accidents, re or theft.
Our products are manufactured in compliance with applicable international standards and regulations. If you have any
queries regarding the use of our products, or if you are planning a special application, please contact Almeco.
9. REGULATIONS
The JetBlack Safety Cleaning Station is designed in accordance with the following directives:
Conforms to OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.242 (b)
EN 55014-1 EMC Directive (Emissions)
EN 55014-2 EMC Directive (Immunity)
EN 60335-2-69 Low Voltage (Electrical Safety Testing)
EN 61000-3-2 EMC - Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN 61000-3-3 Limits of voltage changes, uctuations and icker in public low-
voltage supply system
10. WEEE RECYCLING & MATERIALS DISPOSAL
Products bearing the below WEEE symbol should not be disposed of in general waste. These should be
taken to local facilities where they can be recycled free of charge. This will ensure minimum impact on
the environment and human health which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
This product has been designed with environmental disposal in mind, all materials chosen are t for
purpose, robust, yet easy to recycle. The back plate is painted mild steel, the main body is moulded ABS,
the air gun is a polycarbonate/ABS mix & all wiring is PVC insulated copper.
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