Clemco Zero pulsar plus 55-s User manual

Pulsar

®

Plus 55-S

Suction Blast Cabinets

O. M. 30423

DATE OF ISSUE: 08/21

REVISION:

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Washington, MO 63090

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the suitability of, engineering balance of, or compliance with

regulations or standard practice of any such combination of products

or components the user may employ.

This equipment is only one component of a cabinet blasting

operation. Other products, such as air compressors, air filters and

receivers, abrasives, equipment for ventilating or dehumidifying, or

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope of Manual

1.1.1 These instructions cover setup, operation,

maintenance, troubleshooting, optional accessories, and

replacement parts for the Pulsar® Plus 55-S Suction

Blast Cabinets with 300 cfm power module.

1.1.2 The instructions contain important information

required for safe operation of this cabinet. Before using

the cabinet, all personnel associated with the cabinet’s

operation must read this entire manual and all accessory

manuals to become familiar with the cabinets’ operation,

parts, and terminology.

1.2 Safety Alerts

1.2.1 Clemco uses safety alert signal words, based on

ANSI Z535.4-2011, to alert the user of a potentially

hazardous situation that may be encountered while

operating this equipment. ANSI's definitions of the signal

words are as follows:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is

used to alert you to potential physical

injury hazards. Obey all safety

messages that follow this symbol to

avoid possible injury or death.



Notice indicates information that is considered

important, but not hazard-related, if not

avoided, could result in property damage.







Caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, could result in minor or moderate

injury.







Warning indicates a hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.



Danger indicates a hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, will result in death or serious

injury.

1.3 Table of Contents

SUBJECT SECTION LOCATION

INTRODUCTION ........................................................ 1.0

Scope of Manual ........................................................ 1.1

Safety Alerts ............................................................... 1.2

Table of Contents ....................................................... 1.3

General Description ................................................... 1.4

Theory of Operation ................................................... 1.5

Control-Console Functions ......................................... 1.6

Cabinet and Power-Module Controls and Functions ... 1.7

Nozzle Options ........................................................... 1.8

HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) Filter ............... 1.9

Blasting Media .......................................................... 1.10

Compressed-Air Requirements ................................ 1.11

Electrical Requirements ........................................... 1.12

INSTALLATION ......................................................... 2.0

General Installation Notes .......................................... 2.1

Connect Compressed-Air Supply Line ....................... 2.2

Ground the Cabinet and Power Module ..................... 2.3

Connect Electrical Service ......................................... 2.4

Set Air-Inlet Damper ................................................... 2.5

Final Assembly ........................................................... 2.6

FIELD INSTALLED ACCESSORIES ........................ 3.0

Aluminum Oxide (aggressive media) Kit .................... 3.1

Cabinet Curtains Installation ...................................... 3.2

Track and Low-Profile Turntable ................................ 3.3

U-Tube Manometer .................................................... 3.4

HEPA Afterfilter .......................................................... 3.5

OPERATION .............................................................. 4.0

Season Filter Cartridge .............................................. 4.1

Media Loading and Media Capacity ........................... 4.2

Media capacity ..................................................... 4.2.1

Media loading ....................................................... 4.2.2

Media Unloading ........................................................ 4.3

Loading and Unloading Parts ..................................... 4.4

Blasting Operation ...................................................... 4.5

Blasting Technique ..................................................... 4.6

Stop Blasting .............................................................. 4.7

Shutdown ................................................................... 4.8

ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................ 5.0

Blasting Pressure (pilot regulator) .............................. 5.1

Air Jet ......................................................................... 5.2

Media-Air Mixture ....................................................... 5.3

Reclaimer Static Pressure (exhaust damper) ............ 5.4

Cabinet Air-Inlet Damper ............................................ 5.5

Door Interlocks ........................................................... 5.6

Dustbin Interlock ......................................................... 5.7

Dust–Collector Pulse Pressure .................................. 5.8

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Digital Pulse-Control Timer ........................................ 5.9

Operating principles ............................................. 5.9.1

Setting pulse OFF time (time between pulses) ... 5.9.2

Reset pulse ON time to factory setting ................ 5.9.3

Reset timer functions to factory "A" setting ......... 5.9.4

Reset timer subranges to factory settings ........... 5.9.5

Using the Manometer to Set Static Pressure ........... 5.10

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ................................ 6.0

Inspection Notes ........................................................ 6.1

Daily Inspection and Maintenance Before Blasting ..... 6.2

Check media level ............................................... 6.2.1

Inspect reclaimer debris screen and door gasket ... 6.2.2

Drain compressed-air filter .................................. 6.2.3

Inspect dustbin .................................................... 6.2.4

Daily Inspection During Blasting ................................ 6.3

Inspect cabinet for dust leaks .............................. 6.3.1

Check exhaust air for dust ................................... 6.3.2

Drain pulse reservoir (at end of day) .................... 6.3.3

Weekly Inspection and Maintenance Before Blasting ... 6.4

View-window cover lens ...................................... 6.4.1

Gloves .................................................................. 6.4.2

BNP® gun assembly ............................................ 6.4.3

Media hose .......................................................... 6.4.4

Dust-collector’s inline filter ................................... 6.4.5

Weekly Inspection During Blasting ............................ 6.5

Flex hoses ........................................................... 6.5.1

Monthly Inspection and Maintenance ........................ 6.6

Reclaimer wear plate ........................................... 6.6.1

Additional Dust-Collector Cartridge Pulsing .............. 6.7

SERVICE MAINTENANCE ........................................ 7.0

Gloves Replacement .................................................. 7.1

Quick-Change Gloves and Glove Mounts .................. 7.2

BNP® Gun Assembly .................................................. 7.3

View-Window Cover Lens ........................................... 7.4

View-Window Replacement ........................................ 7.5

Window-Gasket Replacement .................................... 7.6

Window-Frame Removal ............................................ 7.7

LED Light Assembly ................................................... 7.8

Tube-Lock Fittings ...................................................... 7.9

Servicing Pneumatic Inlet Assembly ........................ 7.10

Replacing Reclaimer Wear Plate .............................. 7.11

Replacing Filter Cartridge ......................................... 7.12

Seasoning Filter Cartridge ........................................ 7.13

Clean Dust-Collector’s Inline Filter ........................... 7.14

Clean Dust-Collector’s Snubber Fittings ................... 7.15

Diaphragm Pulse Valve ............................................ 7.16

TROUBLESHOOTING – PNEU. and MECHANICAL ..... 8.0

Poor visibility/dusty media .......................................... 8.1

Abnormally high media consumption .......................... 8.2

Reduction in blast cleaning rate .................................. 8.3

Plugged nozzle ........................................................... 8.4

Media bridging ............................................................ 8.5

Media surge ................................................................ 8.6

Blockage in media hose .............................................. 8.7

Poor suction in media hose ........................................ 8.8

Air only (no media) from nozzle .................................. 8.9

Blowback through media hose .................................. 8.10

Blasting does not begin when foot pedal is pressed ...... 8.11

Blasting continues after releasing foot pedal ............ 8.12

Media buildup in cabinet hopper ............................... 8.13

Static shocks ............................................................. 8.14

Dust or media leaking from cabinet ........................... 8.15

Dust leaking from dust collector ................................ 8.16

Dust collector does not pulse .................................... 8.17

Dust-collector pulse is steady stream of air

instead of quick pulse ............................................. 8.18

Duct collector differential gauge is consistently high ..... 8.19

TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL ......................... 9.0

Green pushbutton does not illuminate ......................... 9.1

Dust-collector exhauster motor does not start ............ 9.2

Blasting does not begin when foot pedal is pressed ........ 9.3

Foot pedal not working ................................................ 9.4

Blast solenoid valve not working ................................. 9.5

Poor visibility/dusty media ........................................... 9.6

Cabinet LED light does not turn ON ............................ 9.7

ACCESSORIES and REPLACEMENT PARTS ....... 10.0

Optional Accessories ................................................. 10.1

Pulsar Plus 55-S Cabinet Assembly ......................... 10.2

Cabinet Control Console ........................................... 10.3

View Window Assembly ............................................ 10.4

Metering Valve .......................................................... 10.5

Gloves and Glove Mounts ......................................... 10.6

LED Light Assembly .................................................. 10.7

BNP® Gun and Feed Assembly ................................. 10.8

Pneumatic Controls and Parts .................................. 10.9

Reclaimer, 300 CFM ............................................... 10.10

Dust Collector Assembly, 300 cfm .......................... 10.11

1.4 General Description

1.4.1 The Pulsar Plus cabinets encloses the blasting

environment to provide efficient blasting while maintaining a

clean surrounding work area. Production rates are

influenced by size of air jet and nozzle, compressor output,

working pressure, type and size of media, and angle and

distance of the nozzle from the blast surface. Pulsar Plus

55-S Suction Cabinets consist of two major components.

1. Cabinet Enclosure

2. 300 cfm Power Module

The cabinet and power module are fully assembled,

refer to Figure 1 for arrangement and primary

components of the cabinet and power module. Figure 2

shows additional parts and functions on the cabinet and

Figure 3 shows additional parts on the power module.

1.4.2 Pulsar Plus 55 Cabinet Enclosure:

Approximate work chamber dimensions:

42" wide x 23" deep x 30" high.

1.4.3 Pulsar Plus III-S Power Module:

The Power Module is attached to the back of the cabinet

enclosure and includes:

• 300 cfm reclaimer

• 300 cfm reverse-pulse cartridge dust collector

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Dust-collector filter is a cartridge-type pleated filter with a

MERV 12 rating.

1.5 Theory of Operation

1.5.1 Blasting: Once the cabinet is correctly set up

and turned on, the cabinet is then ready for operation by

actuation of the foot pedal. Pressing down on the foot

pedal causes air to flow through the blast gun. The partial

vacuum created by air moving through the gun draws

media into the blast-gun mixing chamber. The media

mixes with the air stream and is propelled out the nozzle.

After striking the object being blasted, blast media, fines,

dust, and byproducts generated by blasting fall through

the grate into the cabinet hopper. These particles are then

drawn into the power-module reclaimer for separation.

When the foot pedal is released, blasting stops.

Plus

Pulsar

Figure 1

 Refer to Section 2.0 for setup instructions and additional components.

• Refer to Figure 2 of additional cabinet components.

• Refer to Figure 3 for additional power module components.

Lifting Eye

Power Module

Dust Collector

Compressed-Air Inlet

Control Console

Exhauster Motor

Dustbin

Latched under

dust collector.

Foot Pedal

BNP® Blast Gun

Glove Ports

Dustbin

Shown removed from

under dust collector.

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Exhaust Damper

Foot Shelf

Air-Inlet Damper

Media Fill Door

Blow-Off Nozzle

View Window

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Plus

Pulsar

Plus

Pulsar

PULSAR PLUS 55-S CABINET ENCLOSURE

Figure 2

* Refer to Sections 1.6 and 1.7 for explanation of control functions.

LED Light Assembly

Foot Shelf

Quick-Change View Window

* Door Interlock Switch

Air-Inlet Damper

* Foot Pedal

Blow-Off Nozzle

* Differential-Pressure Gauge

* Green Pushbutton START Switch

* Blast-Pressure Gauge

* Blast-Pressure Pilot Regulator

* Red Pushbutton STOP Switch

BNP

®

Blast Gun

Glove Ports

Control Tubing

From Power Module,

as shown in Figure 3.

Male Power-Cord Connector

 Power Cord

From Power Module,

as shown in Figure 3.

Backside of the Control Console.

 Flex Hose

To Power Module, as shown in Figure 3.

 Blow-Off Hose, as shown in Figure 3.

 Media Hose, as shown in Figure 3.

 Air Hose, BNP® Gun, refer to Figure 3.

Door Interlock Actuator

Air-Inlet Damper

Female Power-Cord Connec

tor

Differential-Pressure (–) - White

Differential-Pressure (+) - Green

Air In - Blue

Air Out - Gray

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PULSAR PLUS 55-S 300 CFM POWER MODULE

Figure 3

 Flex Hose

To cabinet hopper, as shown in Figure 2.

Media Metering Valve

Reclaimer

Debris Screen



Female Power-Cord Connector,

Refer to Figure 2.

Control Tubing, as shown in Figure 2.

Differential-Pressure (–) - White

Differential-Pressure (+) - Green

Air In - Blue

Air Out - Gray



Air Hose, BNP® Gun, refer to Figure 2.

Exhaust (outlet) Damper

Exhauster Motor

Filter Cartridge

Dustbin

Shown removed from

under dust collector.

 Blow-Off Hose, refer to Figure 2.

 Media Hose, refer to Figure 2.

Access Door

Dust Collector

Dustbin Interlock Switch

Media Metering Valve

120-Volt U-Ground Plug

Pneumatic Inlet

Assembly

Compressed-Air Inlet

Media Fill Door

Pulse Reservoir

Diaphragm Pulse valve

Digital Pulse Timer

Pulse-Pressure Regulator

Grounding Lug

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1.5.2 Media recovery and separation: When

entering the reclaimer, dust and fines are first separated

from reusable blast media and drawn into the dust

collector. Next, the media is screened of oversize

particles and returned to the reclaimer hopper for reuse.

Dust and fines drawn through the reclaimer are trapped

on the outer surface of the dust-collector filter cartridge,

resulting in the exhauster discharging clean air.

1.5.3 Dust collector: The dust-collector filter cartridge

is cleaned at regular timed intervals by a pulse of high-

velocity compressed air expanding against the inner

surface of the cartridge. The expanding air momentarily

reverses air flow through the cartridge, releasing dust

accumulated on the outer surface. The dust particles fall

away from the cartridge and into the dustbin for removal.

Pulse timing is controlled with the digital pulse timer and

air pressure. The pulse sequence automatically begins

when the exhauster is turned ON. There are times, such

as when seasoning the filter cartridge, that pulsing

should be OFF. To prevent automatic pulsing, turn the

pulse-pressure regulator located on the pulse reservoir

to 0 psi. Refer to Section 5.8 to set pulse pressure. If

pulse pressure is set to 0 psi, the timer is still functioning

but there is no pulse because pressure is turned off.

Pulse pressure should be left OFF (0 psi) until the

cartridge is seasoned, per Section 7.13.



Do not pulse a new dust collector or

replacement cartridge until the cartridge is

properly seasoned, per Section 7.13. Pulsing an

unseasoned cartridge can decrease the

efficiency of the dust collector and cause

premature cartridge failure.

1.6 Control-Console Functions – Figure 4

1. Blast-Pressure Adjustment: The pilot pressure-

regulator adjust blast pressure to suit the application.

Refer to Section 5.1 to adjust blast pressure.

2. Green Start Pushbutton Switch: The button lights

up when power is applied to the cabinet. The pushbutton

does not light if the dustbin interlock is not engaged.

Pushing in the button turns on the cabinet light and

starts the exhauster. Other controls will not operate

unless the exhauster is running.

3. Red Stop Pushbutton Switch: Pushing in the

button stops the exhauster and all other controls.

4. Blast-Pressure Gauge: Displays blast pressure,

which is adjusted by the blast-pressure regulator, as

noted above.

5. Filter Differential-Pressure Gauge: The

differential-pressure gauge measures pressure drop

(pressure difference between the clean and dirty side of

the filter cartridge) across the filter cartridge. The gauge

is the best way to monitor cleaning efficiency and dust

buildup on the cartridge. Refer to Section 7.12 to replace

the filter cartridge.

Plus

Pulsar

Figure 4

1.7 Cabinet and Power-Module Controls and

Functions.

Foot Pedal: When the cabinet is set up and operational,

blasting begins when the foot pedal is pressed and

blasting stops when the pedal is released.

Door Interlocks: The door interlocks disable blasting

when either cabinet door is open. To enable blasting, the

doors must be closed and the door interlock switches

engaged. Refer to Section 5.6 to adjust door interlocks.

Dustbin Interlock: The dustbin interlock disables

blasting when the dustbin is removed or not fully clamped

in place. To enable blasting, the bin must be correctly

positioned and securely clamped. Refer to Section 5.7 to

adjust the dustbin interlock switch

Dust-Collector Pulse Pressure: The pulse-pressure

regulator controls filter cartridge cleaning-pressure.

Lower pressure is needed when the filter cartridge is

newer and has only a light dust cake. Higher pressure is

needed to push the dust away from the cartridge when it

is heavily loaded with dust. Refer to Section 5.8 for

adjustment procedure. NOTE: Pressure should be set

to zero (0 psi) until the filter cartridge is seasoned.

Dust-Collector Pulse Timing: Pulse timing is controlled

with the digital pulse timer. The pulse sequence

automatically begins when the exhauster is turned ON.

Refer to Section 5.9 to adjust the pulse timer.

2

1

3

4

5

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1.8 Nozzle Options

1.8.1 Unless otherwise specified at the time of

purchase, the cabinet is provided with a No. 5 (5/16"

orifice) ceramic nozzle and No. 5 (5/32" orifice) air jet.

Optional, more durable tungsten carbide and boron

carbide nozzles are available and are shown in Section

10.1: Optional Accessories and in Section 10.8 BNP

Gun and Feed Assembly. Use boron carbide nozzles

when blasting with aggressive media, as noted in

Section 1.10.4.

1.9 HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) Filter

1.9.1 An optional HEPA afterfilter provides additional

filtration, trapping 99.97% of dust down to 0.3 micron

particles. A HEPA filter must be used when removing

toxic coatings, heavy metals, or any other toxic

materials. HEPA filter is listed in Section 10.1: Optional

Accessories.

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

All dust is hazardous to breath. Emissions can

occur from the dust collection system. Identify

all materials that are to be removed by blasting.

If any toxic materials such as lead dust or dust

from other heavy metals and corrosives, or any

other toxic materials are being removed, use a

HEPA afterfilter to assist in maintaining

inhalation hazards below the permissible

exposure limits (PELs). Prolonged exposure to

any dust can result in serious lung disease and

death. Short-term ingestion of toxic materials

can cause serious respiratory injury or death.

Filtration may not be adequate in reducing all

inhalation hazards. It remains the employer’s or

user’s responsibility to ensure all emissions are

safe to breath.

1.10 Blasting Media

1.10.1 Always use media specifically manufactured for

blasting and those that are compatible with the surface

being blasted. Media produced for other applications

may be inconsistent in size and shape, contain particles

that could plug the nozzle or media metering valve, or

cause irregular wear. Always obtain the safety data

sheet (SDS) for the blasting media prior to blasting and

identify material being removed by blasting, paying

attention to worker health risks and the presence of any

hazardous/toxic substances.

Most common reusable media specifically manufactured

for blasting can be used in Pulsar® Plus Cabinets. The

media sizes shown in this section are provided as a

guideline only. The guideline is based on standard 5/32"

orifice air jet with 5/16" nozzle and average conditions

with variables such as blast pressure, media-air mixture,

visibility inside the cabinet, humidity, and reclaimer

cleaning rate.

Several variables affecting the reclaimer cleaning rate

include reclaimer size (cfm), contamination of parts

being blasted, media friability, damper setting (static

pressure), and dust-collector filter loading (differential

pressure across the dust filters).

As a rule, larger orifice air jets and nozzles deliver more

media, requiring higher performance from the reclaimer.

When using larger nozzles, the maximum mesh size of

media will be smaller than normally recommended.

Using media finer than those recommended may

decrease visibility and, at some point, carryover to the

dust collector. Media coarser than those recommended

may be too dense for the reclaimer to recover from the

cabinet hopper.

1.10.2 Steel shot and steel grit: Steel grit or steel shot

cannot be used with a Pulsar Plus 55-S cabinet. Steel

media is too heavy to use with cabinets equipped with a

300 cfm reclaimer.

1.10.3 Sand and slag: Sand and slag media are not

suitable for cabinet use. Sand should NEVER be used

for abrasive blasting because of the respiratory hazards

associated with media containing free silica. Slags are

not recommended for cabinet use because they rapidly

break down and are not recyclable.

1.10.4 Silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, and garnet:

These are the most aggressive of the commonly used

media. Aggressive media between 54 to 180-Mesh may

be used, but the service life of any components exposed

to the media will be reduced. To avoid unscheduled

downtime and maximize cabinet life, periodically inspect

the reclaimer wear plate, blast hose, and nozzle for wear

and replace parts as needed.

When using aggressive media, install an optional

aluminum oxide kit, which includes rubber curtains for

the cabinet interior and a boron carbide-lined nozzle.

Nozzles lined with boron carbide extend nozzle wear life.

Refer to Section 10.8 BNP Gun and Feed Assembly.

1.10.5 Glass bead: No. 6 to No. 12 glass beads is

recommended for the Pulsar® Plus 55. Most beads are

treated to ensure free-flow operation, even in

environments of moderately high humidity. Glass beads

subjected to excessive moisture may be reused only

after thoroughly drying and breaking up any clumps.

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1.10.6 Plastic media: Plastic and similar lightweight

and/or nonaggressive media are generally not

recommended for suction-style cabinets because the

lower blast velocity of suction blasting combined with the

softer and lighter-weight media do not provide the media

impact for productive blasting. Best performance from

plastic media is achieved with pressure blasting,

requiring a pressure vessel with a 60-degree conical

bottom. Refer to Clemco’s Aerolyte Cabinet line.

1.10.7 Bicarbonate of soda: Bicarbonate of soda is

not recommended for use in standard cabinets. Bicarb is

a one-use media, which quickly saturates the filter

cartridge(s). Best performance from bicarb media is

achieved with pressure blasting, requiring a pressure

vessel. Refer to Clemco’s Aerolyte cabinet line for

cabinets that are specifically designed for use with

bicarbonate of soda.

1.11 Compressed-Air Requirements

1.11.1 The size of the compressor required to operate

the cabinet depends on the size of the air jet and

blasting pressure. Unless otherwise specified, cabinets

are supplied with a No. 5 (5/32" orifice) jet. Refer to the

table in Figure 5 to determine air consumption. Consult

with a compressor supplier for a suggested compressor

size based on the air consumption.

COMPRESSED-AIR CONSUMPTION IN CFM

BNP Gun

Jet

Orifice

Nozzle

Orifice

CFM

PSI

No. 4 1/8" 5/16" 21 80

No. 5 5/32" 5/16" 32 80

No. 6 3/16" 3/8" 47 80

* Using a No. 6 jet and nozzle in applications that

produce excessive dust may cause poor visibility.

The 300 cfm reclaimer may not recover heavy,

coarse abrasive from the cabinet hopper when

using a No. 6 jet and nozzle combination.

Figure 5

1.11.2 The compressed-air filter at the power module’s

air-inlet connection removes condensed water from the

compressed air. Its use is especially important in areas

of high humidity or when fine-mesh media are used.

Moisture causes media to clump and inhibits free flow

through the feed assembly. If the filter does not remove

enough moisture to keep media dry and flowing, it may

be necessary to install an air dryer or aftercooler in the

air-supply line.

1.12 Electrical Requirements

1.12.1 Standard cabinets are provided with 1 HP,

120/230V, 1 PH, 60 Hz (wired 120). FLA (full load amps)

are as follows: 120/12, 208/6.6, 230/6.2.

1.12.2 If the motor is standard 120-volt, single phase, a

power cord is supplied.

2.0 INSTALLATION

2.1 General Installation Notes

 Select a location where compressed air and

electrical service are available.

 The cabinet location must comply with OSHA and

local safety codes.

 Provide enough clearance at the dust collector for

cartridge maintenance and to remove the dustbin.

 Allow for full access to all doors and service areas

and for efficient handling of large parts.



 All air fittings and connections must be wrench-tight.

2.2 Connect Compressed-Air Supply Line

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Failure to observe the following before

connecting the equipment to the compressed-

air source can cause serious injury from the

sudden release of trapped compressed air:

 Lockout and tagout the compressed-air

supply.

 Bleed the compressed-air supply line.

2.2.1 Install an isolation valve at the air source to

enable depressurization for service. Once the valve is

installed, turn it off and perform lockout and tagout

procedure until all air connections are done.



To avoid the risk of injury from compressed air,

install an isolation valve and bleed-off valve

where the air supply is tapped into the

compressed-air system. This enables a lockout

and tagout procedure and depressurization of

the compressed-air line before performing

maintenance.

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Figure 6

2.2.2 Use a 3/4" ID or larger air-supply line from the

air source to the air filter located on the power module. A

smaller diameter hose may reduce blasting efficiency.

2.2.3 Refer to Figure 6

and apply thread sealant to

the male threads of an air

fitting that is compatible with

the air-supply hose fitting, and then install it onto the 1/2"

NPT air filter (pneumatic inlet assembly) located on the

power module. The style of connection shown in Figure

6 is for reference only.

2.2.4 Connect the air supply line to the previously

installed air fitting.

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

Hose disconnection while under pressure can

cause serious injury or death. Use safety lock

pins or safety wire to lock twist-on couplings

together and to prevent accidental separation,

and use safety cables to prevent hose from

whipping should separation occur. Safety lock

pins and safety cables are listed in Section

10.1: Optional Accessories.

2.3 Ground the Cabinet and Power Module

2.3.1 To prevent static electricity buildup, attach an

external grounded wire from an earth ground to the

grounding lug on the power module.

2.4 Connect Electrical Service



Shorting electrical components can result in

serious injury or death from electrical shock or

equipment damage. Electrical power must be

locked out and tagged out before performing

any electrical work. All electrical work or any

work done inside a control panel or junction

box must be performed by a qualified

electrician and comply with applicable codes.

2.4.1 Standard single-phase wiring

Standard Pulsar Plus cabinets are 120-volt single phase.

Power is supplied by a U-ground plug; plug it into a 120-volt

outlet. No additional wiring is needed; a wiring schematic is

stowed inside the electrical control panel for reference.



Do not use electrical adaptors that eliminate the

ground prong on 120-volt plugs. Doing so can

cause electrical shock and equipment damage.

2.5 Set Air-Inlet Damper ‒ Figure 7

Located on the top-rear edge of the cabinet, as shown in

Figure 1.

1/2" NPT Air Filter

Secure safety cable to the power module to prevent it from slipping off.

Air-Supply Hose, 3/4" ID or larger

Air Fitting

Use safety cable to prevent separated hose from whipping.

Once installed, remove all slack from the cable.

Apply thread sealant to male NPT threads.

The type of air fitting and hose connections are for reference only.

When using twist-on couplings, install safety lock pins to prevent accidental disconnections.

Pneumatic Inlet Assembly

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2.5.1 The inlet damper must be set to match the

cabinet dimensions and reclaimer size. The label on the

damper shows the settings in degrees. For the initial

setting, align the handle 30 degrees.

2.5.2 Loosen the lock nuts and position the damper

handle as noted. When correctly positioned, tighten the

lock nuts to maintain the setting. Refer to Section 5.5 for

adjustment procedure.

Figure 7

2.6 Final Assembly

2.6.1 Position the foot pedal on the foot shelf or on the

floor at the front of the cabinet. The foot shelf is easily

removed by removing the two release pins.

2.6.2 A package of five cover lenses is supplied with

the cabinet. Install a cover lens to the clean, dry, inner

surface of the view window, per Section 7.4.

2.6.3 After all connections are made, slowly open the

air-supply valve to pressurize the air-supply line. Listen

for leaks. If any are noted, shut off the air supply, bleed

the air-supply line, and identify and correct the leak(s).

3.0 FIELD INSTALLED ACCESSORIES

3.1 Aluminum Oxide (aggressive media) Kit

3.1.1 An optional aluminum oxide kit is available

factory installed or may be field installed later.

Factory-installed kits consist of black rubber cabinet

curtains with grommets, curtain hardware, and a boron

carbide nozzle.

Field-installed (or replacement factory installed) kits

consist of black rubber cabinet curtains (refer to Section

3.2 for curtain installation), a boron carbide nozzle, and

light-lined flex hose. If the existing flex hose is in good

condition, reserve the new hose for future replacement.

3.2 Cabinet Curtains Installation

3.2.1 Match curtains to corresponding wall and doors.

3.2.2 Front and rear walls: Position the curtain on

the wall to be protected. Using the curtains as templates,

mark each mounting point through the grommet holes

along the upper edge of the curtain. NOTE: When laying

out the attachment points, the upper edge of the rear

curtain should be below the bottom edge of the air-duct

partition. Remove the curtains and drill a .187" (3/16")

diameter hole at each point marked. Install the curtains

using the fasteners provided (machine screw, 11/16 OD

flat washer, lock washer and nut) at each grommet. The

flat washer is used between the screw head and the

rubber curtain grommet on all curtains.

3.2.3 Doors: Using protectors against the curtains and

outer doors, clamp the door curtains in place. NOTE: When

laying out the attachment points, the upper edges of the

door curtains should be even with the outer edges of the

door’s soundproofing panel. Insert a #10 self-drilling screw

with an 11/16 OD flat washer through the grommet holes.

Use a screw gun with a 5/16" socket to drill and thread the

screws through the door’s inner wall at each grommet.

3.3 Track and Low-Profile Table,

Maximum Weight Capacity 500 Lbs

3.3.1 Components of track and table assembly are

shown in Figure 8. The assembly consists of:

1. Track assembly: mounts inside the cabinet.

2. Table assembly: rollers on sliding table fit inside the

track rails.

3. All necessary mounting fasteners.

Figure 8

NOTE: The track may be installed on either side of the

cabinet, so the table can slide out through either the right

side or left side door. The right side is shown in the

illustrations.

Table Assembly

Track Assembly

Mounting Holes

Rollers (4)

Track Rails

Damper Handle

Degrees Label

Align handle to degrees as

noted in Paragraph 2.5.1.

Air-Inlet Damper

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3.3.2 Combine the table assembly and track by sliding

the table assembly rollers into the track channels, as

shown in Figure 8.

NOTE: If the weight of the table and track make it too

heavy to install as an assembly, the track may be placed

in the cabinet to predrill mounting holes, but the table

must also be in place within the rails before fasteners

are installed.

3.3.3 Refer to Figure 9 and center the track and table

assembly inside the cabinet on top of the grate. Make

sure the two angled mounting brackets are facing toward

the door from which the table will slide.

Figure 9

3.3.4 Match drill two 1/2" diameter holes on each side

of the cabinet, using the holes in the mounting brackets

as a template. NOTE: To prevent the track from shifting,

temporarily place a 3/8-NC x 1-1/2" bolt through each

hole after it is drilled.

3.3.5 After the holes are drilled and the table

assembly is placed in the track rails, secure all

fasteners.

Figure 10

3.4 U-Tube Manometer

The manometer is used to measures reclaimer static

pressure and optional HEPA-Filter differential pressure.

The optional manometer is listed in Section 10.1

3.4.1 Consistent reclaimer static-pressure is necessary

for precise media separation, as the reclaimer's

efficiency is achieved by a centrifugal balance of air flow,

particle weight, and size. Reclaimer static pressure is set

by adjusting the dust-collector exhaust damper; refer to

Section 5.4 to adjust static pressure. Refer to Section 5.10

for using the manometer to set reclaimer static pressure.

3.5 HEPA Afterfilter

3.5.1 Installation and operating instructions are provided

with the HEPA Filter.

4.0 OPERATION

4.1 Season Filter Cartridge



Do not pulse a new dust collector or

replacement filter cartridge until the cartridge is

properly seasoned, per Section 7.13.

Pulsing unseasoned cartridges can decrease

the efficiency of the dust collector and cause

premature cartridge failure.

4.2 Media Loading and Media Capacity – Figure 11

4.2.1 Media capacity: The approximate capacity and

minimum media amount is shown in the table below.

Reclaimer Size Minimum Wt. Capacity

300 cfm 10 lbs 50 lbs (0.5 cuft)

4.2.2 Media loading: Refill only after all media has

been recovered from the cabinet. Do not pour

media directly into the cabinet hopper, as

overfilling may occur. Overfilling results in media

carryover to the dust collector and possible blockage in

the conveying hose.

1. Turn OFF the exhauster.

2. Unhook the two door latches and open the reclaimer

fill door.

Match Drill

Angled Mount Brackets

Slide table to center or as

needed to position part for

blasting.

Slide table out for e

ase

of loading part(s). Not

to exceed 500 pounds.

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3. Add clean, dry media by pouring it through the door

opening. Do not fill above the reclaimer cone, as

shown if Figure 11.

Figure 11

4.3 Media Unloading ‒ Figure 12

4.3.1 To empty the cabinet and reclaimer of media:

1. Use the blow-off nozzle to blow off the cabinet

interior and run the exhauster until all media is

recovered from the cabinet.

2. Turn OFF the exhauster and place an empty bucket

or other suitable container under the metering valve.

3. Unscrew the plastic drain plug from the metering

valve, permitting media to flow into the bucket. If

media does not flow, it has caked; open the fill door

and stir media until it starts to flow.

4. Before the container becomes too heavy to easily

manage, replace the plug and empty the container.

5. Replace the plug when the reclaimer is empty, or, if

changing media type, purge the media hose, as

noted below.

Figure 12

4.3.2 To purge the media hose, before replacing the

plug turn ON the exhauster, grasp the gun, and press

the foot pedal using the gun to blow off the cabinet

interior until the air from the gun and the cabinet are

clear. Turn OFF the exhauster and replace the plug.

4.4 Loading and Unloading Parts





Use solid fixturing to hold heavy parts in place.

Do not remove lift equipment until the part is

adequately supported to prevent movement.

Moving heavy, unsupported parts may cause

them to shift or topple, and cause severe injury.

This is especially important with the use of

turntables.

NOTE: Parts must be free of oil, water, grease, or

other contaminants that will clump media or clog the

filter cartridge. If parts are oily or greasy, degrease and

dry them prior to blasting.

4.4.1 Load and unload parts through either door.

4.4.2 When blasting small parts or objects having

small pieces that could become dislodged and fall off,

place an appropriately sized screen over the grate (or

under the grate when frequently blasting small parts) to

prevent parts from falling into the hopper. If an object

should fall through the grate, stop blasting immediately

and retrieve it.

4.4.3 Close door; the door interlock system prevents

blasting if either door is open.

Reclaimer Hopper

Metering Valve

Plastic Drain Plug

Unscrew plug to empty

media from reclaimer.

Do not fill above the

reclaimer cone.

Load media by

pouring it through

the fill door.

Swing the door

latch handles up

to unhook the

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Open the

reclaimer fill door.

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4.5 Blasting Operation





To avoid the inhalation of dust, which can

cause respiratory illness from short-term

ingestion or death from long-term ingestion:

 Use the blow-off nozzle to blow media off

parts before opening doors.

 After blasting, keep doors closed and the

exhauster running until the cabinet is clear

of all airborne dust.

 Always close cabinet, reclaimer, and dust-

collector doors before blasting. Keep all

doors closed during blasting.

 Always wear blast gloves.

 Stop blasting immediately if dust leaks are

detected. Refer to troubleshooting

Sections 8.15 and 8.16 and identify source

of leak.

4.5.1 Slowly open the air-supply valve to pressurize

the air-supply line. Listen for leaks. If any are noted, shut

off the air supply and identify and correct the leak(s).

Check for air leaks on the initial startup and periodically

thereafter.

4.5.2 After the filter cartridge is seasoned, per Section

7.13, refer to Section 5.8 and adjust the pulse-pressure

regulator to 60 psi.

4.5.3 Turn ON lights and exhauster. The green

pushbutton START switch performs both functions.

4.5.4 Load parts. If parts are oily or greasy, degrease

and dry them prior to blasting.

4.5.5 Close door; the door interlock system prevents

blasting if either door is open.

4.5.6 Adjust the pilot pressure regulator to the

required blast pressure, per Section 5.1. The blast-

pressure regulator knob is located on the upper right

side of the cabinet’s control console, as shown in

Figure 13.

4.5.7 Insert hands into rubber gloves.

4.5.8 To blast, hold the gun firmly, point the gun

toward the object to be blasted, and apply pressure to

the top of the foot pedal; blasting begins immediately.



Shut down the cabinet immediately if dust

discharges from the dust collector or cabinet.

Check to make sure the dust-collector filter

cartridge is correctly seated and that it is not

worn or otherwise damaged. Prolonged breathing

of any dust can result in serious lung disease.

Short-term ingestion of toxic dust, such as lead

or heavy metals, poses an immediate danger to

health. Toxicity and health risk vary with type of

media and dust generated by blasting. Identify

all material being removed by blasting and obtain

a safety data sheet (SDS) for the blast media.

4.5.9 When blasting small parts, place an appropriately

sized screen over the grate to prevent parts from falling

into the hopper. If an object should fall through the grate,

stop blasting immediately and retrieve it.



To prevent rapid frosting of the view window,

install a view-window cover lens, per Section

7.4, and avoid pointing the blast nozzle toward

the view window

4.5.10 When blasting parts off the grate, use a solid

conductive back rest to support the part. Without this

assist, especially with longer blasting operations, the

operator will tire easily from resisting blast pressure, and

static electricity could build up in the ungrounded part

and cause static shocks. Whenever possible, avoid

holding small parts that require blasting into the glove.

4.6 Blasting Technique

4.6.1 Blasting technique is similar to spray painting

technique. Smooth, continuous strokes are usually most

effective. The distance from the part affects size of blast

pattern. Under normal conditions, hold the gun

approximately 3" to 6" from the surface of the part.

4.7 Stop Blasting

4.7.1 To stop blasting, remove foot pressure from the

top of the foot pedal.

4.7.2 Use the blow-off nozzle to blow media off

cleaned parts. To operate the blow-off nozzle, hold the

nozzle securely, point the nozzle toward the blow-off

item, and bend the end the nozzle to activate the blow-

off. Release the nozzle to shut off the blow-off.

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4.7.3 Keep doors closed and exhauster running until

the cabinet is clear of all airborne dust.

4.7.4 Unload parts.

4.8 Shutdown

4.8.1 Shut off the air-supply valve, bleed the air-

supply line, and drain the compressed-air filter and dust-

collector pulse reservoir.

4.8.2 Switch OFF the lights and exhauster by pressing

the red pushbutton STOP switch.

5.0 ADJUSTMENTS

5.1 Blasting Pressure (pilot regulator) – Figure 13

5.1.1 The pilot regulator, located on the upper-right

side of the cabinet’s control console, enables the user to

adjust blasting pressure to suit the application while

blasting. The suitable pressure for most purposes is about

80 psi. Lower pressure may be required on delicate

substrates and will reduce media breakdown. Higher

pressure may be required for difficult blasting jobs on

durable substrates, but will increase media break down. If

pressure is too high, suction in the media hose will

decrease and if high enough cause blowback in the hose.

Optimal production can only be achieved when pressure

is carefully monitored.

Plus

Pulsar

Figure 13

5.1.2 To adjust pressure, unlock the regulator knob by

pulling it out, as shown in Figure 13, and turn it

clockwise to increase pressure or counterclockwise to

decrease pressure. Pressure may drop slightly from

closed-line pressure when blasting starts. Once

operating pressure is set, push the knob to lock it and

maintain the setting.

5.2 Air Jet ‒ Figure 14

5.2.1 Thread the air jet 4-1/2 to 5 full turns into the gun

body. Doing so leaves 3-1/2 to 4 threads exposed past

the lock nut. Tighten the lock nut to maintain the setting.

Refer to Section 10.8 for the optional adjusting tool, which

correctly positions the jet. Instructions are provided with

the tool.

Figure 14

5.3 Media-Air Mixture ‒ Figure 15

5.3.1 Check the media stream for correct media-air

mixture; media flow should be smooth and appear as a

light mist coming from the nozzle.

Figure 15

5.3.2 If media does not flow smoothly, loosen the

locking nut, and adjust the metering screw until the

upper holes in the metering stem are closed off and the

lower holes are fully open, as shown in Figure 15. This

adjustment is a starting point.

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Upper holes

fully closed.

Lock Nut

Air Jet Hex

3-1/2 to 4 threads between

lock nut and air jet hex.

When viewed from the knob end, turn knob

clockwise to increase pressure; turn

counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

Side view of

pilot-regulator

adjusting knob.

Adjusting Knob

Push knob in to lock pressure.

Pull knob out to unlock

and adjust pressure.

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5.3.3 If pulsation occurs in the media hose, either

media is damp and caked, or not enough air is entering

the media stream. While blasting, loosen the lock nut and

slowly turn the adjusting screw out (counterclockwise

when viewed from the top) until the media flows smoothly.

Tighten the lock nut finger-tight to maintain the setting.

5.3.4 If media flow is too light, decrease air in the

mixture by turning the metering screw in (clockwise

when viewed from the top) covering more of the holes so

less air enters the media hose. Tighten the lock nut

finger-tight to maintain the setting.

5.4 Reclaimer Static Pressure (exhaust damper)

Figure 16

5.4.1 Static-pressure settings vary with size of the

reclaimer, and the size, weight, and type of media.

5.4.2 Adjust static pressure by opening or closing the

exhaust damper located on the top of the power module, as

shown in Figure 16. The damper plate lines up with the

handle. When the handle is vertical, the damper is fully open;

when the handle is horizontal, the damper is fully closed.

 If the damper is not opened far enough, the

reclaimer will not remove fines, resulting in dusty

media and poor visibility; or it will not convey media,

causing media buildup in the hose between the

cabinet hopper and power module.

 If the damper is opened too far, it may cause

carryover (usable media carried into the dust

collector) and result in excessive media

consumption.

 Open only as far as necessary to obtain a balance of

maximum dust removal without media carryover.

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LOSED

If a manometer is not available, begin with the

handle pointing toward 45 degrees, then adjust as

instructed paragraphs 5.4.2 and 5.4.4.

Figure 16

5.4.3 A manometer (flexible U-tube) or differential-

pressure gauge is useful for adjusting and monitoring

static pressure. The manometer kit and differential-

pressure gauge are listed in Section 10.1: Optional

Accessories. Refer to Section 5.10 for using the

manometer to set reclaimer static pressure. The following

are static-pressure starting points for given media. Static

pressure may need to be lower with finer media, higher

with coarser media. If a manometer is not available,

begin with the damper about half open (handle

pointing toward 45 degrees on the label).

Glass Bead No. 6 and 7 .................................. 3-1/2" – 4"

Glass Bead No. 8 to 12 ................................... 3" – 3-1/2"

Aluminum Oxide 60-Mesh to 80-Mesh .................. 4" – 5"

Aluminum Oxide 80-Mesh to 180-Mesh ................ 3" – 4"

5.4.4 To adjust the damper:

1. Loosen the tensioning nut located on the backside of

the damper. After completing the adjustment, tighten

the nut to maintain setting.

2. Adjust the damper to provide the static pressure

noted in Paragraph 5.4.3 or to 45 Degrees.

3. Run the media through several blast cycles, allowing

the reclaimer to function with these settings. Inspect

media in the reclaimer and fines in the dust collector,

as noted in Paragraph 5.4.2. Continue adjusting

static pressure until optimum dust and fines removal

without carryover is attained.

4. When using a manometer, make a note of the

optimum setting so adjustment may be made (as

noted in Paragraph 5.4.5) to maintain that setting.

5.4.5 As dust accumulates on the outer surface of the

cartridge, static pressure drops, requiring one or more of

the following adjustments:

 Increase pulse pressure, per Section 5.8.

 Decrease pulse timing (Off time), per Section 5.9.2.

 Open the damper to bring static pressure to

optimum setting.

5.5 Cabinet Air-Inlet Damper

5.5.1 Once the damper is initially set, per Section 2.5, it

seldom requires readjustment. The initial setting produces

approximately 0.5 to 0.75 of static pressure in the cabinet

enclosure. Do not confuse cabinet static pressure with

reclaimer static pressure, which is controlled by the

exhaust damper, as noted in Section 5.4. Reclaimer

pressure must be set before cabinet pressure.

Damper Plate

Label, Damper Degrees

Damper Handle

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5.5.2 Using a manometer (as noted in Section 5.10

and listed in Section 10.1) is the most accurate method of

monitoring and adjusting cabinet pressure. Following the

instructions packed with the manometer, start the exhauster,

insert the needle into a glove, and adjust pressure using

the inlet damper. Open the damper further to decrease

static pressure or close it further to increase pressure.

5.5.3 If a manometer is not available, use the gloves

as an indicator. With the exhauster ON, the gloves

should be inflated, but not elevated off the grate.

5.6 Door Interlocks ‒ Figure 17



Never bypass the door interlock system. Doing

so can result in serious injury from unexpected

blasting.

5.6.1 The door interlocks disable blasting when doors

are open. To enable blasting, the door-interlock switches

must be engaged when the doors are closed. The

interlocks are set at the factory and do not normally

require field adjustment unless parts are replaced. When

adjustment is required, proceed as follows:

5.6.2 Close cabinet doors.

Figure 17

5.6.3 Loosen the actuator-bracket screws and

adjusting-screw nut. Move the actuator bracket up or

down, and the adjusting screw sideways, as needed to

center the adjusting screw on the switch’s button (in

center of detent sleeve). Tighten the bracket screws.

5.6.4 Turn the adjusting screw out until it no longer

contacts the switch’s button.

5.6.5 Turn the screw in until it engages the switch

without applying excessive pressure. Listen closely and

a click can be heard as the screw engages and

disengages the switch. Tighten the adjusting screw nuts.

5.6.6 Test the operation with the doors open and then

again closed. Negative pressure inside the cabinet may

cause the doors to flex inward. Tests should be

performed with the exhauster running. Point the nozzle

away from the door during the tests and open the door

only enough to disengage the interlock switch. The

interlocks should stop the blasting when either door is

open and permit blasting when the doors are closed.

5.7 Dustbin Interlock – Figure 18

5.7.1 The dustbin interlock switch disables blasting

when the dustbin is lowered to remove it from under the

dust collector.

5.7.2 To enable blasting, the interlock switch must be

engaged when the bin is closed (raised against the dust-

collector hopper), as shown in the Detail 1 Circle in

Figure 18. The interlock is set at the factory and does

not normally require field adjustment unless parts are

replaced. When adjustment is required, proceed as

follows:

5.7.3 To disable blasting and permit removal of the

dustbin, the top of the bin must clear the switch, as

shown in the Detail 2 Circle in Figure 18.

5.7.4 To adjust the switch:

5.7.4.1 Pull the latch handles down to lower the bin.

5.7.4.2 Loosen the switch’s mounting nuts. Move the

switch up or down as necessary to obtain approximately

1/4" between the bottom of the hopper flange and

bottom of the switch’s plunger, as shown in the Detail 3

Circle in Figure 18.

5.7.4.3 Tighten the screw to secure the switch and

maintain the adjustment.

Cabinet Door

Detent Sleeve

Loosen nut and move adjusting

screw sideways to center the

screw on the over-travel stop.

Adjusting-Screw Nut

Loosen the bracket screws, and

move the bracket up or down to

center the adjusting screw on the

valve-switch button.

Actuator Adjusting Bracket

Bracket Screws

Adjust the s

crew to push the

valve-switch button in when

door is closed.

Adjusting Screw

Interlock-Switch Button

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Figure 18

5.7.4.4 Pull the latch handles up to raise the bin and

listen for the switch to engage (a click can be heard as

the switch engages and disengages).

5.7.4.5 Readjust the switch as necessary to engage the

switch when the bin is raised and to disengage the

switch when the bin is lowered.

5.8 Dust–Collector Pulse Pressure ‒ Figure 19



Do not pulse new dust collectors or

replacement cartridge until the cartridge is

properly seasoned, per Section 7.13. Pulsing

unseasoned cartridges can decrease the

efficiency of dust collectors and cause

premature cartridge failure.

5.8.1 Adjust pulse pressure using the regulator

located on the power module, as shown in Figure 19.

5.8.2 Begin pulsing at 60 psi. To adjust pressure, pull

up on the knob; a short snap as the knob is pulled up

disengages it, as shown in Figure 19. Turn the knob

clockwise to increase pressure or counterclockwise to

decrease pressure. Once operating pressure is set,

push down on the knob to secure it and maintain the

setting.

Figure 19

NOTE: The blue insert on the adjustment knob locks and

unlocks the knob, which prevents unintentional

adjusting. While the knob is down, in the lock position,

slide the insert to either side to lock it and back to center

to unlock it, as shown in Figure 20.

Dustbin

Readjust the switch as necessary to engage

the switch when the bin is raised and

disengage the switch when the bin is lowered.

Detail 1

Plunger Recessed – Enables Blasting

Plunger Extended – Disables Blasting

Top of Bin Gasket

Mounting Screws

Interlock Switch

Bin in the up (locked) position.

Bin in the down (unlocked) position.

Detail 2

Detail 3

1/4"

Latch Handle

Pull down the latch handles

on both sides of the dustbin

to lower the bin and loosen

the hooks.

Pulse Regulator

View from back of power module.

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Push down to secure.

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Figure 20

5.8.3 As the filter cartridge cakes with dust, differential

pressure increases, and the pulse-pressure setting may

not adequately clean the cartridge (does not reduce

differential pressure below 4" WC, as noted on the

differential-pressure gauge). When differential pressure

reaches 4” WC, increase pulse pressure by increments

of 10 psi, up to the maximum of 100 psi.

5.8.4 When the maximum pulse pressure of 100 psi is

reached and pulsing does not lower differential pressure

below the changeover pressure of 4" WC, decrease

pulse OFF time to 20 seconds, per Section 5.9.2.

5.8.5 When differential pressure stays above 4" WC.

after increasing pulse pressure to 100 psi and

decreasing OFF time to 20 seconds, replace the

cartridge, per Section 7.12.

5.9 Digital Pulse-Control Timer

The pulse timer is attached to the diaphragm pulse valve

located on the dust collector pulse reservoir as shown in

Figure 21.

Figure 21

5.9.1 Operating principles Figure 22

NOTE: There is no need to set the timer functions or

subranges.

If the timer function is accidentally changed, refer to

Section 5.9.4 to reset it to Function "A".

If timer subranges are accidentally changed, refer to

Section 5.9.5 to reset them to factory settings.

5.9.1.1 The LED display comes on when the green start

pushbutton is pressed and power is supplied to the timer

T E S T

off

on

T E S T

off

on

FACTORY SETTINGS

Figure 22

5.9.1.2 The timer is factory set at 40 seconds OFF and

150 milliseconds (0.15 second) ON, as shown in Figure 22.

Every 40 seconds, the cartridge is pulsed for 0.15 second.

5.9.2 Setting pulse OFF time (time between each

pulse) ‒ Figure 23

NOTE: The numbers shown in Figure 23 signify the

following step numbers:

1. Make sure the OFF subrange is set to seconds. The

sec (seconds) indicator light should be lit, as shown in

Figure 23. If the subrange is other than seconds,

reset it as noted in Section 5.9.5.1.

Pulse Timer

Pulse Valve

Pulse Reservoir

UN

LOCKED

Push insert to center

to unlock.

Push insert to either

side to lock.

4

0

OFF TIME

The sec (seconds)

indicator light is lit

(indicating the

subrange is set for

seconds), and time is

set for 40 seconds.

1

5

The min (minute) and se

c

(seconds) indicator lights

are both lit (indicating

the

subrange is set for

milliseconds) 10 times

the value shown on the

display, or 0.15 seconds

(150 milliseconds).

ON TIME

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2. Press the left "off" (arrow down) button until "OF"

appears briefly on the LED display.

3. To decrease OFF time (for example, to change pulse

OFF time from 40 seconds to 20 seconds), press the

left "off" (arrow down) button until 20 seconds shows

on the display.

4. To increase OFF time (lengthen time between pulses

from 20 seconds to 40 seconds), press the right

"on/arrow up" until 40 seconds shows on the display.

When the new OFF time appears on the display do not

press anything; after a few seconds, the display starts

flashing, indicating the new time is being saved. Once

the new time is saved, the unit resumes operation with

the new time setting.

TEST

off

on

OFF TIME

Figure 23

NOTE: Do not adjust ON time. Adjusting ON time will

consume additional air but will not improve cartridge

cleaning. If ON time is accidentally changed, reset it to

factory settings, per Section 5.9.3.

5.9.3 Reset pulse ON time to factory setting, 0.15

seconds (150 milliseconds).

NOTE: There is no need to change ON time. ON time is

factory set for 150 milliseconds (0.15 second), as shown

in Figure 22. If ON time is accidentally changed, reset it

to 150 milliseconds as follows:

NOTE: The numbers shown in Figure 24 signify the

following step numbers:

1. Make sure the ON subrange is set to milliseconds, as

noted in Section 5.9.5.2, Figure 26.

2. Press the right "on/arrow up" button and ON appears

briefly on the display.

3. If the number on the display is above 15, decrease

time by pressing the left "off/arrow down" button until

15 appears.

4. If the number on the display is less than 15, increase

time by pressing the right "on/arrow up" button until

15 appears.

When 15 appears on the display do not press anything;

after a few seconds, the display starts flashing,

indicating the new time is being saved. Once the new

time is saved, the unit resumes operation with the new

time.

on

TEST

off

on

ON TIME FACTORY SETTING

Figure 24

5.9.4 Reset timer function to factory "A" setting

NOTE: There is no need to change the function setting.

If the function is accidentally changed, reset it to the

factory setting as follows:

1. Turn OFF the power switch located on the cabinet

control console.

2. Press and hold down the timer "TEST" button and

Switch ON the power switch.

3. Release the "TEST" button after the current timer

function (A through F) appears on the display.

4. Use the "off/arrow down" or "on/arrow up" buttons to

select function "A".

hrs

min

sec

x10ms

1

2 4

3

LED

Display

hrs

min

sec

x10ms

1

3 2 4

LED

Display

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