Canablast 80 PX User manual

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PORTABLE PRESSURE BLASTER
Model 80 PX
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL & PARTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE ........................................................................3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDBLASTER ................................................................................................4
ASSEMBLING THE SANDBLASTER....................................................................................................................4
ABRASIVE SELECTION ........................................................................................................................................5
LOADING ABRASIVES INTO TANK ....................................................................................................................5
MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION................................................................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................6
AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................................6
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................................6
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ..................................................................................................................................7
80 PX SANDBLASTER ..........................................................................................................................................8
80 PX SANDBLASTER ..........................................................................................................................................9
80 PX SANDBLASTER ACCESSORIES...............................................................................................................10
CANABLAST WARRANTY REGISTRATION......................................................................................................11
WHO WE ARE........................................................................................................................................................12

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
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1. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use sandblaster in damp, wet, or poorly
lit locations. Keep work area well lit. Don’t use compressors in the presence of ammable
gases or liquids.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All children should be kept away from the work area. Don’t let
them handle tools, hose or extensions cords, also. No one should be in the area of the
sandblasting if they don’t have the same protective equipment you are using.
4. DRESS PROPERLY. Wear protective clothing because a dust and abrasive hazard exists. As
a minimum, wear a hood (included), a dust mask to prevent inhaling the material being
removed, and heavy duty gloves.
5. PERIODICALLYINSPECTTHESANDCARRYINGCOMPONENTS.Thesearebeingsandblasted
on the inside whenever you use the sandblaster, and will wear mush more rapidly than
components.
6. SECURE THE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work if it is small or light weight. It’s
safer than using your hands and it frees both hands to operate the nozzle.
7. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
8. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
components and accessories.
9. DISCONNECT AIR COMPRESSOR POWER when not in use, before servicing and when
changing components.
10. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure the nozzle valve is in the o position when
not in use.
11. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don’t operate any machine or
tool when you are tired.
12. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

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1. BEFORE OPENING THE TANK, release the air pressure on the sand tank. To do this, turn o the air
supply valve (14), to release pressure in the line. Ensure that the tank pressure gauge (05) reads zero,
then open the tank.
2. MAINTAIN CORRECT AIR PRESSURE. Pressure should not exceed 125 PSI. If it does, the safety valve
(06), is supposed to release the excess pressure. If this doesn’t happen, stop all work immediately, and
use the air compressor to reduce the excess pressure. Do not investigate the sandblaster’s pressure
problem until the pressure gauge (05) reads zero.
1. Refer to the drawing for step 1, to assemble the intake manifold (08). First, attach the pressure gauge
(05) to the top intake manifold, turning the gauge so that is can be seen across the top of the tank.
Next, attach the throttling valve (18) to the bottom of the manifold. Attach the nipple connector (7A),
to the throttling valve. Attach the joint pipe (07), to the manifold.
2. Refer to the drawing for step 2, to assemble the water trap lter (12). Two nipple connectors (07)
are screwed into each side of the lter. On one side, attach the air supply valve (14), to the nipple
connector (7), and then attach the male/female connector (15), to the other side of the air supply valve.
When you’re ready to operate the sandblaster, the air hose from the compressor will fasten to the male/
female connector (15).
3. Place the tank (03) on a table with the four clips up. Refer to the drawing for step 3. Screw the water
trap lter (12) and its parts into the hole at the side of the intake manifold. Then screw the open end of
the joint pipe (07) with intake manifold (08) and pressure gauge (05) attached into the threaded hole
on the side of the ller pipe on top of the tank. Again, be sure that the manifold and gauge are vertical.
4. Refer to the drawing for step 4, assembly of the sand outlet valve into the hole at the bottom of the
tank. Attach four parts, in order: Nipple connector (07), sand metering valve (18), nipple connector
(07) and the sand outlet pipe (19).
5. Refer to the drawing for step 5, for connecting the sand metering valve assembly (step 4). Slide the
two hose clamps (26), over each end of the sand hose (25). Press one end of the hose over the nipple
on the sand outlet pipe (19), and the other end over the nozzle coupling (27). Both hose ends should
be rmly seated on the nipples. Slide the hose clamps along the hose to each nipple and tighten the
clamps very rmly. They have to resist the force of 65 to 125 PSI.
6. Fasten the handlebars (02) to the tank using pan screws (11) and washers (10) and hex nuts (09). Note:
keep the handle curve ends upward.
7. Install the axle foots (20) on the tank using the screws (16). Locate the axle (23) and slide it through the
holes in the slides of the axle foots (20). Place one wheel (22) at each end of the axle and fasten them
into place with cotter pins (24) and washer (21).
8. 8.
Insert the xed foot (17) onto tting on bottom of the tank near the edge. Use your last cotter pin
(24) to hold the foot to the tank.
9. 9.
Before beginning operations, go back over each connection, double checking to ensure that all tight
and properly sealed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDBLASTER
ASSEMBLING THE SANDBLASTER

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The kind of sand you choose will greatly inuence the amount of time needed to clean a given surface area.
Sandblasting materials include silicon carbide, alumina, silica sand, bank sand and beach sand. However,
bank sand and beach sand, even if washed, will still contain shell, coral and organic materials. These absorb
moisture mush more readily than the other materials. As a result, the moisture in bank and beach sands
frequently causes plugging of the sand metering valve. If you elect to reuse sand, remember it does wear
out. The sharp edges become rounder, and are less eective. It’s at that point you should replace the batch
of sand you’re using.
1. Check your abrasive to be sure it’s dry, and won’t clog the meter valve (18), sand outlet pipe (19), hose
(25), or other components.
2. Put on the protective clothing.
3. Turn the air supply valve (14) to the o (horizontal) position.
4. Watch the pressure gauge (05) and make sure it reads zero pressure.
5. Be sure to get enough into the tank to do the job at hand. But if this is a big job, ll the tank only ¾ full,
and reload as needed to nish the work.
TIP: if the humidity is 90-100%, at the water trap (12) won’t be able to trap all of the moisture in a ¾ full
tank. Better to reduce the amount of abrasive, load more frequently, and empty the water trap more
often. This will reduce the possibility of clogging the bottom of the tank or the line.
6. With the correct amount of abrasive in the tank, and close the gasket (01) than open the air supply
valve (14)
7. Check for air leaks at the ller cap as you begin to pressurize the tank from the compressor.
1. You should make every eort to protect your air compressor from any damage it may receive from
your sandblasting work. Your best option is to keep the compressor in a room separate from the
sandblaster, using a long hose to provide the PSI needed to do your work. A second choice is to keep
the compressor up wind from the sandblasting and the greater the distance between them, the better.
Other than that, you should continue standard maintenance procedures for the compressor.
2. Some parts of the sandblaster will wear mush rapidly than others. The parts needing close attention
carry the air/abrasive mixture, starting with the sand hose (25), and going through the metal ttings,
the shut o gun.
3. If air leaks develop in any of these parts, you should stop all work, and nd what needs to be repaired
or replaced. When it’s new, the sand hose (25) has 2 cord piles and the walls are ¼” think. As the
interior diameter is sandblasted, this wall becomes thinner and thinner. One way to inspect the hose
and other parts aected by blasting is to put on your protective clothing. Then pressurize the system
and close the nozzle shut o gun. Close your hand loosely around the hose and run it up and down
the hose across the ttings and nozzles. You’ll be able to feel any leaks. You can also spot places in the
hose where the wall is getting very thin. These show up as blisters in the hose. If you nd such a blister,
get a new hose immediately. If that blister breaks, the abrasive will come out of the side of the hose at
65 or more PSI.
ABRASIVE SELECTION
LOADING ABRASIVES INTO TANK
MAINTENANCE

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DESCRIPTION VALUE
Tank dimensions 10” DIA.; 24 ½” LENGTH
Overall dimensions 17 3/4”L X 13 3/4“W X 33”H.
Weight 50 LBS
Hose length 8 FEET
HOSE INTERIOR
DIAMETER
HOSE
LENGTH
NOZZLE INTERIOR
DIAMETER
COMPRESSOR
HORSEPOWER
CFM
100PSI
3/8” 8 feet 1/8” 5 20
1/2’’ 10 feet 3/16” 10 45
1/2’’ 25 feet 1/4” 25 85
You will need these instructions for the safety instructions, the operating procedures, the parts list
and the warranty. Put them in a safe and dry place for future reference
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING : When using tools such as your air compressor, whether powered by electric motor or gasoline
engine, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and
personal injury.
You should review the safety instructions for your air compressor before beginning sandblasting with this
machine.
We recommend that air pressure in the range of 65-125 PSI will provide the best results.

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PROBLEM !? POSSIBLE SOLUTION :
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
We recommend that air pressure in the range of 65-125 PSI will provide the best results.
Surging of blast ow !?
Air pressure too low........................................................................................................... See “Lack of air”
Too much media................................................................................................................. Adjust media valve
Excessive media consumption !?
Media valve open too far.................................................................................................. Close slightly
Air pressure too low........................................................................................................... Check pressure gauge
Moisture in abrasive media !?
Wet media............................................................................................................................Change or use dry media
Water in air ..........................................................................................................................Drain water from air lines
Water in tank.......................................................................................................................Empty, dry out and rell
Humid weather !?
Moderate humidity............................................................................................................Keep media dry as possible
Moderate humidity again.................................................................................................Use drier or moisture separator
High humidity.....................................................................................................................Avoid that period of use if possible
Overtaxed compressor !?
Compressor too small........................................................................................................Restrict time used
Nozzle size too large..........................................................................................................Use smaller size
Too many leaks in plumbing............................................................................................Seal & tighten plumbing
Holes in abrasive hose.......................................................................................................Replace
Air lter on compressor plugged.....................................................................................Clean
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 & tighten plumbing
Holes in abrasive hose.......................................................................................................Replace hose
Air lter on compressor plugged.....................................................................................Clean lter
Urethane gasket worn or dirty.........................................................................................Clean or replace gasket
Lack of abrasive ow !?
Blaster tank empty..............................................................................................................Fill tank
Moisture in media...............................................................................................................Dry media
Not enough air pressure....................................................................................................Check system
Abrasive hose kinked.........................................................................................................Straighten
Debris in media...................................................................................................................Clean or screen media
Clogging and plugging of blast ow !?
Debris in media...................................................................................................................Purge & screen
Media size too large...........................................................................................................Use small grit size
Nozzle plugs........................................................................................................................Use larger nozzle
Nozzle plugs again ............................................................................................................Adjust media valve
Wet media............................................................................................................................Dry media, drain water from air

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80 PX sandblaster
Exploded view
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7A
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10 11
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14 15
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80 PX sandblaster
Parts list
# STOCK DESCRIPTION QTY # STOCK DESCRIPTION QTY
1601110
Closure plug and gasket 1
20
Axle foots 2
2601118
Handlebar 1
21
Washer 4
3
Tank 1
22 601121
Wheels 2
4
603033 Hood BH3 1
23 601117
Axle 1
5
611022 Pressure gauge 1
24
Cotter pins 3
6
608220 Safety valve 1
25
601112 Sand hose 3/8 x 8’ 1
7632504
Nipple connector PL 3/8 5
26
601113 Clamp 2
7A
Nipple connector 1
27
601114 Intake connector 3/8 1
8601120
Intake manifold 1
28
630401 Galvanized bushing 1 – 3/8 1
9
Hex Nut (M6) 2
29
618015 Washer NW-0 1
10
Washer 2
30
605031 Ceramic nozzle CN3-2 1/8” 2
11
Pan screw 1
31
602007 RCM-12 Complete 1
12 601119
Water trap filter 1
32
602121 Body 1
13
Air hose 1
33
602125 Pin 1
14 608005
Brass air supply valve 3/8” 1
34
602132 Allen key 1
15
Male-female connector 1
35
602127 Allen screw 1
16
Screw (M8x10)
436
602126 Block 1
17 610122
Foot
137
602123 Handle 1
18
608005 Steel sand metering valve 3/8”
238
602122 Spring 1
19
601111 Sand outlet pipe
139
602124 Axle 1
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80 PX SANDBLASTER ACCESSORIES
Exploded view
Parts list
# STOCK DESCRIPTION # STOCK DESCRIPTION
1630350
½’’ x 3/8’’ FITTING
6607002
QC ½ COUPLING
2630341
½’’ ELBOW FITTING
7624205
CLAMP
3632504
3/8’’ BRASS NIPPLE
8606001
SBH ½’’ SANDBLASTING HOSE (SOLD BY
4
630329 ‘‘T’’ FITTING ½ X ½ X 3/8
9607050
NC ½ COUPLING
5
607070 TC ½ TANK COUPLING
6 to 9 606011
COMPLETE SANDBLAST HOSE ASSEMBLY
B
Figure B
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6
8
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Canablast WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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