Bartell CONTEC ELEPHANT User manual

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MOBILE SHOTBLASTER
ELEPHANT
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www.BARTELLGLOBAL.com
Bartell Morrison Inc.
170 Traders Blvd E
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L4Z 1W7
Tel: (647) 953-4100
Fax: (647) 953-4101
Bartell Morrison USA LLC
200 Commerce Drive, Unit A
Freehold, NJ, USA
07728
Tel: (848) 225-8100
Fax: (848) 225-8101
SPE International Ltd
Honeyholes Lane
Dunholme, Lincoln, England
LN2 3SU
Tel: 01673 860709
Fax: 01673 861119
Innovatech
4701 Allmond Ave
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
40209
Tel: (425) 405-9100
Fax: (425) 405-9101
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE OPERATING MANUAL FOR
CONTEC SHOT BLASTER
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Never operate the machine in an explosive
atmosphere, near combustible materials, or
where ventilation does not clear exhaust fumes.
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
Never come into contact with the engine or
muffler when engine is operating or shortly after it
is turned off. Serious burns may occur.
CAUTION
ROTATING HAZARD
Never place hands or feet inside safety guards.
Serious injury will result from contact with rotating
parts.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS
Before starting the machine, ensure that all
guards and safety devices are in place and
functioning properly.
ATTENTION
READ OWNER’S MANUAL
Read and understand owner’s manual before
using this machine. Failure to follow operating
instructions could result in serious injury or death.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUALITY ASSURANCE/ MACHINE BREAK IN 5
WARRANTY INFORMATION 5
SPECIFICATIONS 6
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE PLAN 7
oROUTINE SERVICE SCHEDULE 8
oROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS 8
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 10
oSETTING UP YOUR SHOT BLASTER 10
oOPERATION 10
oADJUSTING THE BLAST TRACK 11
oBLAST WHEEL AND SHOT CAGE INSPECTION 11
PARTS LIST –ELEPHANT SHOT BLASTER 13
oELEPHANT SHOT BLASTER –PARTS LIST 14
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM –ELEPHANT SHOT BLASTER 16
oTROUBLE SHOOTING 17
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 18

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QUALITY ASSURANCE/ MACHINE BREAK IN
The Contec Shot Blaster is the product of extensive engineering development designed
to give long life and unmatched performance. The Shot Blaster are shipped completely
assembled.
You can help ensure that your Shot Blaster will perform at top levels by observing a
simple routing on first use. Consider that your new Shot Blaster is like a new car. Just as you
would break in a new car to the road or any new machine to the job, you should start gradually
and build up to full use. Learn what your machine can do and how it will respond. Full throttle
and control may be used after this time period, as allowed by material. This will serve to further
break in the machine on your specific application, as well as provide you with additional
practice using the machine.
We thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by purchasing a Shot Blaster and
wish you many years of satisfied use.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Bartell agrees to furnish without charge, F.O.B. our plant, a replacement for any part or
portion thereof, comprising the main unit of the Contec Shot Blaster, consisting of the handle,
housing assembly, save and except tooling, and power units, prove upon our examination, to
be defective in either material or workmanship within a period of twelve (12) months from date
of purchase, provided that notice of such defective part or portion thereof is given to Bartell Ltd.
within the twelve month warranty period. No further or other guarantee or warranty expressed
or implied in connection with the sale of the Shot Blaster is given and our sole liability consists
in replacing defective parts or portions thereof. We shall not be responsible for any special,
indirect or consequential damages arising in any manner whatsoever.
This guarantee is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser as end user. Our
responsibility under this guarantee ends in the case the original purchaser transfers ownership
of the Shot Blaster, makes any changes or adds any parts or devices not of our manufacture to
the Shot Blaster machine.

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SPECIFICATIONS
ELEPHANT
Dimensions
Working Width, mm (in)
200 (8)
Overall Width, mm (in)
40 (16)
Overall Length, mm (in)
70-115 (28-45)
Overall Height, mm (in)
64-90 (25-35)
Weight
Weight, kg (lb)
120 (264)
Power Source
Power kw (HP)
3.6 (5)
Volts (V)
230
Frequency (Hz)
60
Amperage (A)
22

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE PLAN
This Contec Shot Blaster has been assembled with care and will provide years of
service. Preventative maintenance and routine service are essential to the long life of your Shot
Blaster. Your dealer is interested in your new machine and has the desire to help you get the
most value from it. After reading through this manual thoroughly, you will find that you can do
some of the regular maintenance yourself. However, when in need of parts or major service be
sure to see your Bartell dealer. For your convenience, we have provided this space to record
relevant data about your Shot Blaster. When in need of parts or service be prepared to provide
your Shot Blaster serial number. Locate the serial number now and record in the space below.
Date Purchased:
Type of Machine:
Dealer Name:
Model:
Dealer Phone:
Serial Number:
Replacement Parts Used
Maintenance Log:
Part No.
Quantity
Cost
Date
Date
Operation

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ROUTINE SERVICE SCHEDULE
Routine Service Intervals
Each
Use
After 1.5
months
or 50 hrs
Each 3
months
or 100
hrs
Each 6
months
or 200
hrs
Each 9
months
or 300
hrs
Each 12
months
or 400
hrs
General Inspection
Guards
Check
O
O
O
O
O
Warning Stickers
Check
O
O
O
O
O
Test Run
Check Operation
O
O
O
O
O
Fasteners
Check Tightness
O
Electrical
Cord
Check for
Damage
O
Plug
Check for
Damage
O
Switches/Buttons
Check
O
Blasting Components
Blast Wheel
Check
O
O
O
O
O
Shot Cage
Check
O
O
Blast Chamber
Check
O
O
Reclaim Chamber
Check
O
O
All Sealing around
Blast Opening
Check
O
Magnetic Frame
O
O
Motor
Fan
Check - Clean
O
O
O
O
O
ROUTINE SERVICE INTERVALS
Due to the nature and environment of use, Shot Blasters could be exposed to severe operating
conditions. Some general maintenance guidelines will extend the useful life of your machine.
• The initial service for your Shot Blaster should be performed after 25 hours of use, at which
time your mechanic (or authorized repair shop) should complete all the recommended checks
in the schedule above. The maintenance log is handy for keeping a record of the maintenance
performed and the parts used for servicing your Shot Blaster.
• Regular service according to the schedule above will prolong the life of the Shot Blaster and
prevent expensive repairs.
• Keeping your Shot Blaster clean and free from debris is the single most important regular
maintenance operation, over and above the checks in the service schedule above, that can be
performed. After each use your Shot Blaster should be cleaned to remove any dust and debris
from the undercarriage and surrounding components.
• In the Service Schedule above, items that should be checked, replaced or adjusted are
indicated by “o” in the appropriate column. For ease of recording place, a checkmark through
the “o” when the item is complete. If an item is not required or not completed place an “x”
through the “o” in the box.
• Failure to have your Shot Blaster regularly serviced and properly maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions will lead to premature failure and void the warranty.

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OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The ELEPHANT Shot Blasters are constructed according to existing safety rules and
regulations. These technical precautions should not be removed or changed under any
circumstances. While operating the machines the following points should also be kept in mind:
The instructions provided in this manual are done so to ensure the operator’s safety as well
as that of others, the equipment, and the job site. Failure to follow these guidelines can lead to
serious personal injury and even death. The operator and any service personnel should read
and understand the entire manual before working with or servicing any Contec Shot Blaster.
•Disconnect the machine before commencing any servicing or maintenance work
•In nearly every part of the ELEPHANT®high electrical currents and mechanical forces
are transmitted. The danger of injury is therefore not only from electric shock, but also
from moving parts of the machine.
•It is necessary to use safety goggles with side protectors and ear plugs. All persons, in
the operating area of the Shot blaster must take these precautions. When switching on,
or lifting the machine during blasting, it is possible that shot escapes at high speed.
Unprotected eyes can be seriously damaged.
•Never wear loose or poorly fitting clothing. Flapping sleeves may be pulled into the
machine causing serious injury.
•All rotating parts of the machine are suitably protected by covers, which prevent clothes
or similar from entering the machine. Under no circumstances should these covers be
removed before you switch the machine on.
•Access by unauthorised persons into the blasting area should be prevented. (Due to a
high risk of slipping on lost shot)
•The ELEPHANT®should be switched off immediately if unusual noises or vibrations are
detected during the operating of the machinery. A thorough check must be carried out in
order to detect the cause.
•Always pre-check the floor for undulations, steps, stones, screws or other foreign bodies.
It might be necessary to brush, or in extreme cases, vacuum the floor. Wet or oily spots
can make blasting impossible and damage the Dust Collector.
•Check the power cables regularly as damage may have occurred while operating the
machine or transportation. Always disconnect the cables before examination and treat all
electrical parts with extreme care.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING UP YOUR SHOT BLASTER
Your Elephant Shot Blaster comes fully assembled with handle and motor fully installed.
Transport the ELEPHANT® and the Dust Collector to the floor which is to be blasted. Shot can
now be loaded, and your Shot Blaster is ready for use.
OPERATION
Operating
Check and make sure that all wear & tear parts are in good condition. If there are any doubts,
replace them immediately. Check the power cables.
Connect the ELEPHANT® with the hose to the Dust Collector. It is important, that there are no
lesions or holes in the whole length of the hose. Even small holes or a wrong connection can
significantly decrease the performance of the dust collector.
Connect the power cables of the ELEPHANT® and the Dust Collector to the sockets. Insulation
tape or similar can be used to secure the power cable to the hose.
Check the floor for screws, nuts or stones etc., and sweep the floor if necessary, with a brush or
a vacuum system. Small obstacles like joints pose no problems for the ELEPHANT®. If there
are bigger steps or similar check if it is possible for the machine to drive over them before the
turbine is switched on.
In the case of higher steps, difficult joints or severe undulation of the floor it is possible, that the
blast opening of the machine rises too far above the floor. The sealing of the Shot blaster
becomes ineffective and shot escapes from the machine at high speed. This can cause injury to
persons and equipment. Before operating always check the condition of the floor to prevent this
from occurring.
Remove the separator lid. Make sure that the shot valve is closed and pour in the shot until it
reaches the level of the sieve. Do not fill above the sieve level as suction from the Dust
Collector will suck it away with the dust. Only place new or clean shot in the shot compartment.
Clean the sieve in the shot compartment if it is blocked.
Switch the Dust Collector on.
Switch the turbine on.
Push the shot valve lever on the right side of the handle. The ELEPHANT® will start to blast the
floor. Pull or push the machine in the direction you want. If the machine stays still on one spot, it
will blast a hole in the floor!

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After a few meters of blasting close the shot valve and stop the machine. Check the track on
the floor. If the track is not evenly blasted, adjust the position of the shot cage as described in
the “Adjusting the Blast Track” Section.
The dust container of the Dust Collector must be emptied on a regular basis. The intervals
depend on the size of the container and on the condition of the floor.
ADJUSTING THE BLAST TRACK
The blasting path is adjusted by turning the shot cage in the blast chamber. If blasting leaves
an uneven path, then one side of the path is being blasted more heavily than the other.
Remove the shot hose situated in between shot valve and shot enter pipe. The shot cage is
situated under the shot enter pipe. It is secured by two screws situated on both sides of the
shot enter pipe. Loosen the screws, remove the shot enter pipe and the shot cage will turn
freely.
If the path is heavier on the left-hand side compared to the right, turn the cage counter-
clockwise. Turn in a clockwise direction if the path is heavier on the right-hand side. Retighten
the screws, fix the shot enter pipe and shot hose and try a test run. Repeat the adjustment if
necessary, until the path is smooth, even and without variation.
BLAST WHEEL AND SHOT CAGE INSPECTION
The blast wheel is a pure wear & tear part and must be checked regularly. It is recommended to
do a first check after approximately 50 hours of blasting. The life time of the blast wheel
depends on the application of the machine.
For example, a lot of wear & tear occurs when blasting soft concrete with a lot of surface fat.
Concrete dust is a very aggressive substance and increases wear & tear enormously. This
decreases when blasting steel or ceramic tiles. To give an accurate figure for the lifetime of the
wheel is therefore impossible. As a rough guide, this could be anywhere between 50 and 150
hours.
Take off the blast chamber with the reclaim chamber. The reclaim chamber is fixed with 4
screws on the blast chamber. The flange of the reclaim chamber must be sealed with silicon.
The blast chamber is also fixed with 4 screws to the machine frame. It should also be sealed
with silicon.
Now the blast wheel should be visible. In the middle of the wheel there is a hexagonal shaped
screw. Loosen the screw and remove the wheel from the blast chamber. Check the wear &
tear on the wheel. The thickness of the five blades should not be less than 3 mm. If less, the
blade could break and destroy the whole wheel. The same applies, if one of the blades is
damaged or broken as a result of a foreign body entering the wheel.
The shot cage is like the blast wheel - a pure wear & tear part and must be checked regularly.
Two different kinds of wear & tear on the cage are possible. The window in the cage has a
width of 30 mm. Change the cage if this width is more than 33 mm. The second type of wear &
tear is the decrease in the thickness of the cage wall itself. Change the cage before a hole
appears.
If the blast wheel and cage are in a good condition replace the parts using the opposite
direction to that described above.

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ELEPHANT SHOT BLASTER –PARTS LIST
Item #
Part #
Description
QTY
Remarks
1
8712100100
Blast Chamber
1
2
8711100000
Machine Frame
1
3
8712120100
Reclaim Chamber
1
5
8730151900
Blast Wheel
1
7
8730151702
Shot Cage
1
9
8731100300
Shot Enter Pipe
1
11
8770254001
Shot Hose
1
13
8731140302
Shot Valve Pipe with Magnets
1
15
8731100307
Shot Valve Lid
1
16
8731100306
Shot Valve Axis
1
17
8731100301
Shot Valve Lever
1
19
8731201332
Front Wheel Axis
1
21
8780201040
Front Wheel
1
23
8731100801
Back or Front Skirt half Pipe
2
25
8771230801
Back Skirt Rubber front/rear
2
27
8771230802
Rubber for Skirt front/rear
2
29
8731100702
Bracket for Skirt front/back
2
31
8731100600
Magnetic Frame Left/Right
2
33
8772238006
Rubber Sealing Magnets
2
35
8731100901
Bracket for Rubber Sealing
2
37
8731171005
Blast Wheel Socket
1
39
8712120200
Lining Blast Chamber
1
41
8731171002
Plate Bearing Housing Wheel
1
43
8731171001
Bearing Housing
1
45
8761206305
Bearing
1
47
8731171004
Turbine Axis
1
49
8761206306
Bearing
1
51
8731171003
Plate Bearing Housing Belt Drive
1
53
8790240044
Pulley
1
55
8780206260
Rear Caster
1
57
8731100401
Bracket for Handle
1
59
8731100500
Handle
1
60
8751203004US
Low Voltage Protective
1
61
8790200010
Control Lever
1
62
8790200001
Bracket for Control Lever
1
63
8751101000
Switch Box
1
64
875110025US
Motor Protective
1
65
8731101200
Motor Plate
1
67
8770240864US
Poly-V Belt
1
69
879024161028
Taper Bush
1
71
8790241125US
Pulley
1
73
8755030350
Motor
1

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75
8731101000
Belt Drive Cover
1
76
8751203000
Cover for Amp meter
1
77
8751203025
Amp meter
1
79
8790215016
Handle
2
80
8731100100
Shot Compartment Lit
1
81
8731100105
Sieve
1
83
7870-1-6-0
Rubber Grip
2
99
8731101101
Bracket left
1
100
8731101102
Bracket right
1

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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM –ELEPHANT SHOT BLASTER

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
The turbine motor is not working.
-Has the blast chamber filled with shot and blocked the blast wheel during transportation of
the machine?
-Is the power connection correct? (230V, single phase or 400/460V three phase)
-Is the motor overload protection tripped? (The turbine switch is also the overload protection)
-Are the cables in good condition and properly laid?
The blast performance is too low.
-Has the blast wheel worn out?
-Has the shot cage been correctly adjusted?
-Is the shot cage worn out?
-Is the sieve (Appendix diagram No. 81) in the shot compartment blocked?
-Is the shot valve (Appendix diagram No. 13) blocked?
-Has the shot worn out? (Check the size of the shot)
The ELEPHANT®works for a short time and then loses all the shot ('carpeting effect').
-Has the blast wheel worn out?
-Has the shot cage been correctly adjusted?
-Is the shot cage worn out?
-Does the rubber sealing of the magnetic frame lie snugly with the floor?
-Is the rubber sealing worn out?
-Is the belt of the turbine too loose? (The belt will slip on the pulleys and the blast
wheel will not rotate quickly enough)
-Is it possible to blast the floor? Check the condition. Is it dry and not too elastic or soft?

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Declaration of Conformity / Certificat de conformité / Gelijkvormigheids certificaat Declaración de
Conformidad/Declaração de Conformidade/Dichiarazione Di Conformita
We: Bartell Morrison Inc. Bartell Morrison (USA) LLC.
170 Traders Blvd. E 200 Commerce Drive, Unit A
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Freehold, New Jersey, United States of America
L4Z 1W7 07735
Tel: 647-953-4100 Tel: 848-225-8100
Fax: 647-953-4101 Fax: 848-225-8101
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity
with the following standard(s) or other normative documents.
Déclarons sous notre responsabilité que le produit cette déclaration est conforme aux normes suivantes
ou d’autres documents habituels.
Verklaren onder onze verantwoordelijkheid dat het product naar welke de verklaring verwijst conform de
volgende standaards of anders gebruikelijke documenten is.
Declaramos bajo nuestra única responsabilidad que el producto en lo que esta declaración concierne,
es conforme con la siguiente normativa u otros documentos.
Declara sob sua responsabilidade que o produto a quem esta declaração interessar, está em
comformidade com os seguintes documentos legais ou normas directivas.
Dichiariamo sotto la ns. unica responsibilita che il prodotto al quale questa dichiarazione si riferisce, è
fabbricato in conformità ai seguenti standard e documenti di normative.
EN 349:1993 Safety of Machinery - Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human
body.
EN 418:1993 Safety of Machinery - Emergency stop equipment, functional aspects - Principles
for design
EN 12100-1:2003 Safety of Machinery - Basic Concepts, general principles for design - Part 1: Basic
Terminology, methodology
EN 12100-2:2003 Safety of Machinery - Basic Concepts, general principles for design - Part 2:
Technical Principles
EN ISO 4872:1978 Acoustics - Measurement of Airborne noise emitted by construction equipment
intended for outdoor use - Method for determining compliance with noise limits.
EN ISO 5349-1:2001 Mechanical vibration. Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-
transmitted vibration. General requirements
EN ISO 5349-2:2001 Mechanical vibration. Measurement and assessment of human exposure to hand-
transmitted vibration. Practical guidance for measurement at the workplace.
Following the provisions of Directive(s):
Suivant les directive(s) déterminées:
Volgens de vastgestelde richtlijnen:
Siguiendo las directiva(s):
No sequimento das clausulas da Directiva(s):
Seguendo quanto indicato dalla Direttiva(s):
98/37/EC Machinery Directive
2000/14/EC Noise Directive
2001/95/EC General Product Safety Directive
2002/95/EC Reduction of Hazardous Waste Directive

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