Cold Jet Aero 40FP User manual

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Original Instructions
1 Safety Guidelines
General Safety Requirements
Electrostatic Discharge
CO2Safety
5 Component Guide
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Components
12 Unit Operation
Start Up
Blast Cleaning Technique
Shut Down
16 Maintenance
Symbol Glossary
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Contacting Cold Jet
Warranty
24 Appendix A
Blast Air Quality
26 Appendix B
Residual Risks
27 Appendix C
Schematics
42 Index
OPERATOR MANUAL
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We as the manufacturer:
Cold Jet, LLC
455 Wards Corner Road
Loveland, OH 45140 US
[phone] / [phone]
declares that the following product:
Product Designation: Aero 40FP Model no.: 2A0290 Voltage: 120/230 VOLTS AC
complies with all relevant requirements of the directives listed below:
Directive 2006/42/EC [Machinery Directive]
Directive 2004/108/EC [EMC Directive]
References to the harmonized standards used:
Person in the European Community authorized to compile the technical documentation:
Cold Jet Europe bvba, Mr. Wim Eeckelaers, Zone 1 Researchpark 330 B-1731 Zellik, Belgium
Place and Date of Issue: Loveland, OH
Michael E. Rivir
V.P.-Engineering,Cold Jet, LLC.
EN ISO 12100:2010 EN ISO 4414:2010 EN ISO 13857:2008
EN 953:1997+A1:2009 EN ISO 13732-3:2008 EN 60204-1:2006/AC:2010
EN 1088:1995+A2:2008 EN ISO 13849-1:2008/AC:2009

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Dry ice cleaning is similar to sand blasting, plastic bead blasting or soda blasting where a medium
is accelerated in a pressurized air stream to impact a surface to be cleaned or prepared.
However, instead of using hard abrasive media to grind on a surface (and damage it), dry ice
cleaning uses soft dry ice accelerated at supersonic speeds to impact the surface and lift the
undesirable item off the underlying substrate.
DRY ICE CLEANING:
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• is environmentally-responsible and contains no secondary contaminants such as
solvents or grit media
• is clean and approved for use in the food industry
• allows most items to be cleaned in place without time-consuming disassembly
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• can be used to remove production residues, release agents, contaminants, paints, oils
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• can be as gentle as dusting smoke damage from books or as aggressive as removing weld
slag from tooling
• can be used for many general cleaning applications
Cold Jet dry ice cleaning uses compressed air to accelerate frozen carbon dioxide (CO2) “dry ice”
pellets to a high velocity. Dry ice pellets can be made on-site or supplied. Pellets are made from
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Carbon dioxide is a non-poisonous, liquefied gas, which is both inexpensive and easily stored at
work sites.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
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The Aero 40FP is safe and easy to operate; however, certain precautions must be followed during its use. To
understand all the necessary precautions, you must read the entire Aero 40FP manual before operating the
unit.
The Aero 40FP should only be operated by authorized and trained personnel.
IN THIS SECTION
General Safety Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Electrostatic Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CO2Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
x Always follow the guidelines of the governing codes of your local/national body as a minimum
standard for ensuring safety.
x Always wear thermal gloves, eye and ear protection (safety glasses and ear plugs).
x Never expose bare skin to CO2ice.
x Never point the nozzle at self or anyone else and always exercise extreme caution when people are in
the blast area.
x Never use a wire tie to hold the applicator trigger in the on position. This will cause damage that will
void the warranty.
x Never use the blasting unit or hoses for anything other than the intended use.
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x Never operate the unit with guards removed.
x Never mask the machine’s ventilation holes.
x Never operate a damaged blasting unit.
x Never exceed recommended hose or blasting unit pressure levels.
x Do not kink the blast hose before, during or after operation.
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pressure.
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x Do not operate equipment with electrical parts exposed, jumpered or rendered inoperable.
x Only use dry ice pellets as the cleaning media.
x Always engage applicator safety switch before laying it down or passing it to someone.
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hose.
x Always ensure that hoses are securely attached.
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x Check hoses and cables for nicks and gouge.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
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x Electrostatic discharge can be hazardous to the operator and the equipment.
x The static charge of CO2varies with the amount of dry ice and humidity present.
Ground the Material Being Cleaned
Always ground the material being cleaned to assure safe operation while blasting.
1. Know your environment.
x Electrostatic buildup changes as humidity levels change and will vary by location. Electrostatic
discharge is higher at low humidity levels and occurs most often during winter.
2. Attach static bond cable.
x To minimize electrostatic buildup between the part being cleaned and the applicator, attach the static
bond cable between the target surface and the blast hose connection or to an electrically conductive
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3. Plug into a grounded power outlet.
x This step is critical for electrostatic dissipation. If the ground is not connected, a charge may build up
on the unit or the applicator.
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CO2SAFETY
x The Aero 40FP uses solid state carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2is nontoxic, noncorrosive and non-conductive.
It is approved by the FDA and USDA.
x Solid CO2is extremely cold (-109 °F/-78 °C). Always protect skin from direct contact with CO2pellets.
Direct contact with skin or eyes quickly causes tissue damage.
x Vapor CO2can displace the oxygen from any breathing environment rapidly.
x Only operate the 40FP with a proper ventilation system that maintains the concentration levels of the
governing codes of your local/national body.
x Always review and observe all safety guidelines when using materials that displace oxygen.
x All operators and supervisors should familiarize themselves with the literature on the physiological
characteristics of CO2before using the 40FP. The information can be obtained from the governing
codes of your local/national body.
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COMPONENT GUIDE
Aero 40FP

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COMPONENT GUIDE
The 40FP guarantees the best pellet integrity, maximum cleaning aggression, and the most reliable blast
stream on the market. In addition to the standard Aero features, the 40FP uses multiple agitation devices
to eliminate clogging—allowing you to blast through the 40lb hopper without stopping.
IN THIS SECTION
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Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . 9
Applicators . . . . . . . . . 10
SPECIFICATIONS
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Weight (empty)
257lb (117k
g
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257lb (117kg
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D
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Dimensions
36 x 20 x 40in (91 x 51 x 102cm)
36 x 20 x 40in (91 x 51 x 102cm)
Dr
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Dry Ice Capacity
4
0 lb (18.2 k
g
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40 lb (18.2 kg)
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0 - 4.5 lbs/min (0 - 2 kg/min)
Power Re
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Power Requirements
1
00 - 140 volts AC 1 Phase (50/60 Hz) 2.5 am
ps
100 - 140 volts AC 1 Phase (50/60 Hz) 2.5 amps
2
00 - 240 volts AC 1 Phase (50/60 Hz) 1.2 am
ps
200 - 240 volts AC 1 Phase (50/60 Hz) 1.2 amps
F
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Feeder Drive
1
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RPM
1/4 HP, AC Motor 1, 750 RPM
B
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Blast Pressure Range
2
0 - 250
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20 - 250 psi (1.4 - 17.2 bar)
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Pressure Ran
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6
5 - 250
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65 - 250 psi (4.4 - 17.2 bar)
Air Consum
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Air Consumption Range
50
-165 CFM
(
1.4 - 4.7
m
50-165 CFM (1.4 - 4.7
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3
3
/min) at 80
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/min) at 80 psi (5.5 bar)

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AERO 40FP (FRONT)
1Fill lid 3Air supply connection
2Bleed valve

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AERO 40FP (BACK)
1Blast pressure control 3AC power cord
2Nozzle hanger 4Blast hose connection

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CONTROL PANEL
1Power switch 4Feed rate control
2Blast / power indicator 5Incoming / blast air pressure
3Disable blast, blue light = disabled 6Hour meter

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PERFORMANCE
APPLICATOR
1Machine power indicator 6Electric cable connection
2$LURQO\R΍DLULFH 7Blast hose connector
3Light switch 8Front / rear concurrent hand trigger
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5Nozzle retention collar

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HEAVY DUTY
APPLICATOR
1LED light switch (optional) 5Nozzle retention collar
2Applicator safety switch 6Blast hose connector
3Air / ice control 7Trigger
4Electric cable connection 8LED light (optional)

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UNIT OPERATION
Aero 40FP

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IN THIS SECTION
Start Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Blast Cleaning Technique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Re-loading Dry Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Shut Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
START UP
Read all safety instructions before operation and follow them closely (p. 2-4).
Always wear proper personal protective equipment including eye protection to guard against
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to cryogenic temperatures.
Before loading dry ice, purge with compressed air to be sure the system is clear of excess
moisture and debris.
To start the Aero 40FP:
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2. Attach the blast hose and control cable to the machine.
3. Attach the applicator to the blast hose and control cable.
4. Attach a nozzle to the applicator.
5. Attach the whip check to the air supply hose, then attach the air supply hose to the
machine. (Check the data plate for the operating pressure range.)
6. Connect the static bond cable to the connector on the hose and then to the target surface.
7. Turn air supply on and allow the air hose to pressurize.
8. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. If an extension cord is necessary, it must
comply with the power requirements of this unit and all governing electrical codes. (Check
the data plate for the operating voltage range.)
9. Turn the Control Panel Power Switch on and ensure the Disable Blast button is
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10. Before loading dry ice, purge the system. Open bleed valve for 30 seconds to remove
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applicator in Air + Dry Ice mode, set the feed rate to maximum and blast with compressed
air for 30 seconds to clear any moisture build-up in the air and feeder system.
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12. The unit is now ready to use. Please read the section on Blast Cleaning Technique before proceeding.
BLAST CLEANING TECHNIQUE
Read all safety instructions before operation and follow them closely.
1. Always purge the system with air upon start-up, after breaks and before loading dry ice.
Following the proper start-up procedure will remove any water ice and moisture build up
in the system.
2. Position the blast hose for maximum maneuverability before blasting.
3. Do not kink the blast hose or use the blast hose to pull / maneuver the machine.
4. Hold nozzles perpendicular to the surface for fastest cleaning (recommended for most applications).
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6. Never allow foreign objects in the dry ice hopper.
7. Do not abuse the nozzles, blast hose, applicator or control cable.
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9. Reduce the feed rate to avoid clogging the nozzle at pressures below 50 psi (3.4 bar).
10. Use the Blast Pressure control by operating the push / pull locking mechanism and turning
the dial clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease.

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RE-LOADING DRY ICE
Always wear gloves to protect hands from exposure to cryogenic temperatures.
1. Disable the applicator.
2. Place dry ice into the hopper.
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4. Enable the applicator mode to the air + dry ice position.
5. Squeeze the blast applicator trigger to blast.
SHUT DOWN
Always wear gloves to protect hands from exposure to cryogenic temperatures.
Always disconnect electric cables and hoses before transporting the unit.
To shut down the Aero 40FP:
1. Stop blasting and push in the Disable Blast Button on the Control Panel.
2. Remove unused ice from the hopper.
3. Pull out the Disable Blast Button on the Control Panel.
4. Flip the Air/Ice Control Switch on the Applicator to Air Only and blast for 1 minute.
5. Stop blasting and disable the Applicator Safety.
6. Turn OFF the Power Switch.
7. Turn OFF the compressed air supply.
8. Open the bleed valve to relieve all remaining pressure.
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10. When the air hose is fully depressurized, disconnect the machine.
When shutting the machine down for more than 15 minutes, always make sure the hopper is
empty and blast with air only for 1 minute. Failure to do so may result in feeder and/or nozzle
freeze-up.
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MAINTENANCE
Aero 40FP