Eclipse ecoflex Eco-100 PRO User manual

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ECO-100 PRO
VAPOR BLASTING SYSTEM
Operation, Maintenance Guide and Replacement Parts

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CONTENTS
WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
SETTING UP THE ECO-100.............................................................................................................................................................6
Re-tighten Handway Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Purge Air Supply Hose................................................................................................................................................................... 6
BEFORE YOU BLAST ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Pre-Blast Check................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Connecting Hoses............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
BLASTING................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Adding Abrasive ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Pressurizing the Abrasive Blaster........................................................................................................................................... 10
VAPOR BLASTING & WASHDOWN PROCEDURES............................................................................................................... 11
Water Pump On/Off Control..........................................................................................................................................................12
Water Supply Connection & Pump Pressure Relief Function .......................................................................................12
Siphon Tube (Water Connection)................................................................................................................................................12
Siphoning from a water bucket................................................................................................................................................ 13
Siphoning from holding tank..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Using the Wash down Feature................................................................................................................................................. 13
REFILLING THE ECO-100..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
EMPTYING THE VESSEL...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Removing the Manual Plunger Valve ....................................................................................................................................... 14
HANDWAY CLEAN OUT PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................ 15
SHUTTING DOWN THE ECO-100 .................................................................................................................................................... 16
COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................................................................17
REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Water Pump Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Pressure Vessel Parts List.............................................................................................................................................................. 19
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................................................20
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................................21
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................................................................................22
NOTES ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................23

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WARNINGS
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•The operation of this equipment will generate dust. This dust can be potentially harmful or contain
toxic substances from abrasive used, coating being removed, or surface (object) being cleaned
and/or blasted. Use equipment only in well ventilated areas.
•Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) when operating the equipment. This
includes a properly fit-tested and government approved respirator that is suitable for the
collection of dust.
•Dispose of all abrasive, debris and all other substances according to local ordinances.
•The vessel & other components of the equipment are under extreme pressures when being
operated.
•The vessel has an operating pressure of 150 PSI.
•Tighten all connections before operation.
•Inspect all air hoses, blast hoses, tubing and couplings daily. Replace worn parts immediately.
Dust/debris generated from operation of equipment can become combustible. To help prevent
fire/explosion:
•Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
•Keep blast nozzle away from all flammable liquids (abrasive material can generate sparks).

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•Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area at all times.
Personal Protective Equipment
•Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment when operating
equipment and/or when in the work area. Personal protective equipment
(P.P.E.) can help prevent serious injury, including eye injury, hearing loss,
inhalation of toxins, fumes and dust.
•P.P.E. includes hearing protection, eye protection, protective clothing, shoes and gloves.
•Properly fit-tested and government approved respirator that is suitable for the collection of
dust.
Misuse of equipment can cause death or serious injury.
•Do not use equipment if fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the
equipment (see Manufacture’s Data Report).
•Always be aware that blast nozzle may have a recoil effect when activating trigger.
•Do not use equipment without proper hose safety cables or hose safety clips.
•Do not operate equipment on an unstable surface.
•Do not leave equipment unattended without depressurizing all air hoses.
•Check equipment daily. Replace all worn or damaged components with genuine
manufacture’s replacement parts.
•Do not alter or modify equipment. Modifying/altering equipment will render system unsafe
and will void warranty.
•Only use equipment for its intended purpose.
•Route all hoses away from high traffic areas. Anything lying on the ground is considered a
tripping hazard.
•Do not kink, over bend hoses or use hoses to move equipment.
•Keep children and animals away from equipment and work area.
•Always comply with all safety regulations.

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OPERATION
WARNING:
This section of the manual is designed to give you a general understanding of
how the Abrasive Blaster functions. All sections of this manual must be read and
understood before operating the equipment
Blast Pressure
Gauge
Blast Pressure
Regulator
Air Supply
Hose Connector

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SETTING UP THE ECO-100
WARNING: The procedures provided in the Operating Procedures section of the
manual are designed to provide basic information on how to safely operate the
features of the ECO-Flex® ECO-100 Abrasive Blasters. Only personnel thoroughly
trained in abrasive blasting should operate the Abrasive Blaster.
DANGER: Never perform any maintenance or attempt to open the Abrasive Blaster in
any way while it is pressurized. The violent release of compressed air and propelled
objects will cause serious injury or death.
DANGER: Never perform any maintenance or attempt to open the Abrasive Blaster in
any way while it is pressurized. The violent release of compressed air and propelled
objects will cause serious injury or death.
Re-tighten Handway Assembly
After the Abrasive Blaster has been pressurized for the first time, tighten the nut on the Handway
Assembly. Tightening the nut on the Handway Assembly should also be done any time after the
handway has been removed for maintenance before and after the next pressurization.
Purge Air Supply Hose
Before connecting the Air Supply Hose to the Abrasive Blaster, purge the hose of any moisture or
foreign debris. Standing water or moisture in the airline will cause degraded performance of the
Abrasive Blaster. Air supplied to the Abrasive Blaster must be clean, dry and cool.
3-Stage ECO-Aire Air Drying System recommended and sold separately
1. Connect air hose to (customer supplied) compressor. Treated (clean, cool, dry) air is required
to operate the ECO-100 properly. If compressor does not have an air-drying system built-in,
connect an ECO-Aire Air Drying System (sold separately).

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2. Connect air hose and blast hose. Always make sure to use safety cables and safety clips
when making these connections
3. Connect the red, black, and semi-clear blue poly lines at the coupler-side of the blast hose to
the connections (unions) next to the abrasive flow valve. Make these connection color-to-
color.
Black and Red poly lines : For pneumatic control handle and control all pneumatic
systems inside control panel.
Semi-clear blue poly line : Carries water up the side of blast to the Vapor-Flex nozzle.
4. Connect garden hose, with house pressure water flow, to ¾” garden hose connection, if
water is required for cleaning or blasting process (dustless/vapor blasting). If worksite does
not have running water, or a rust inhibitor needs be added into the water, then connect
siphon tube to siphon connection. Siphon tube can be used with a 5-gallon bucket of water
or a gravity fed water tank (sold separately).
See Vapor Blasting and Wash Down Procedures for full water pump operating procedures.

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BEFORE YOU BLAST
Pre-Blast Check
Before each use of the Abrasive Blaster, it must be checked to ensure it is in a safe condition to be
used. Closely examine all components of the Abrasive Blaster for signs of excessive wear, worn out
seals and hoses, or damaged components. If any component of the Abrasive Blaster is found to be
damaged or worn, it must be replaced before blasting.
WARNING: Never use anAbrasive Blaster if any components are damaged or worn.
Damaged or worn parts must be replaced before use.
DANGER: Never reach into the Pop-up opening while filling the Abrasive Blaster. It can
close without warning causing severe injury or death.
WARNING: ECO-Flex® ECO-100 Abrasive Blasters may not be used with abrasives
containing silica.
Never use abrasives containing silica.
WARNING: Always use safety devices like clips and whip-checks (safety cables) at hose
connections.
Connecting Hoses
Before connecting hoses to the Abrasive Blaster, make sure the compressed air supply is shut off.
Connect the hose coming from the compressed air supply to the inlet on the Abrasive Blaster and
secure with safety clips. Connect the blast hose to the coupling by the Metering Valve at the base
of the Abrasive Blaster and secure with safety clips.

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BLASTING
WARNING: The Blast Hose may kick back when Remote Control Handle is activated. Be
prepared and brace yourself for kick back. Blast Hoses will normally kick back
erratically for a short time when the Abrasive Blaster is started.
DANGER: Never stand near an Abrasive Blaster when it is in operation. The release
of the Remote-Control handle will cause a sudden release of compressed
air from the Diaphragm Valve without warning.
WARNING: Never point the blast Nozzle at yourself, other people, or the Abrasive
Blaster.
Adding Abrasive
Before filling the Abrasive Blaster make sure the pressure vessel is in a depressurized state (system
is only under pressure when the operator has the Deadman activated). Abrasive is added by
Abrasive
Metering Knob

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pouring it into the top of the Abrasive Blaster where it can flow around the Pop-up and into the
pressure vessel. Do not overfill the Abrasive Blaster. Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
Abrasive Blaster. It is recommended that a screen (provided) be used to prevent foreign objects
from entering the Abrasive Blaster.
Pressurizing the Abrasive Blaster
Before pressurizing the Abrasive Blaster make sure the following conditions occur:
•All “BEFORE YOU BLAST” procedures have been followed.
•The Remote-Control Handle (Deadman) is released.
•All hose connections are secure and have a safety clip installed.
•The Abrasive Blaster is set up in a safe and level location where all people in the vicinity are
aware of itspresence.
•All necessary safety equipment is present and being worn by all people in the vicinity of the
Abrasive Blaster.
•Only personnel who have been thoroughly trained and have read and understand the
manual are in the vicinity of the Abrasive Blaster
When these conditions are met, turn on the compressed air source.
•When the Deadman is activated, the plunger will raise, and the ECO-100 will be under
pressure. The pressure gauge will show the previously set pressure.
•While the Deadman is still depressed turn the pressure regulator knob counterclockwise to
relieve pressure and turn clockwise to increase pressure.
•Reactive the Deadman control on the blast hose while slowly turning the abrasive flow knob
counterclockwise.
•Media flow will increase as knob is turned counterclockwise and decrease when knob is
turned clockwise.
•After desired media flow is achieved the system is now ready to start blasting.
If needed, now activate water flow by turning water flow ball valve on the ECO-100.
See Vapor Blasting and Wash Down Procedures for full water pump operating procedures.

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VAPOR BLASTING &
WASHDOWN PROCEDURES
The ECO-100 is fitted with a garden hose connection and requires a standard garden hose with
house pressure water (60-80 PSI) to carry the water to the tip of the Vapor-Flex nozzle.
If running water is not accessible or a rust inhibitor needs to be added to the water (for steel
surface preparation), then use the ECO-100 Water Pump.

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Water Pump On/Off Control
This controls the pneumatic water pump. The pump is turned on when the
control is in the vertical position and is turned off when the control is in the
horizontal position.
Water Supply Connection & Pump Pressure Relief Function
Water Supply Connection: This connection is used for a standard garden hose
connection (with house pressure running water at 60-80 psi). The water pump is
not required when connecting to running house pressure water.
Pump Pressure Relief Function: This connection is also used to relieve air
pockets in the water pump during the pump priming process and to relieve built
up water pressure in the system after shutting equipment down and
disconnecting fittings.
When using the water pump to siphon water, you may notice that the pump may not stop priming
(pumping). If this is the case, that means there is an air pocket in the water line. To relieve this air
pocket, open the ball valve then close it when water starts exiting the fitting. This will remove any air
pockets. You will now hear the pumping slowly come to a stop. The pump is now primed and you can
begin vapor blasting.
Siphon Tube (Water Connection)
This connection is used when siphoning water is required. You will need to
siphon water when a rust inhibitor is needed during the vapor blasting process
or when vapor blasting is needed at a site without running water.
The ECO-100 comes with a siphon tube. Connect the Siphon tube to the Siphon
tube connection then place the siphon into a 5-gallon pail of water or connect it
to a water holding tank (sold separately). After the siphon tube is properly
connected you can activate the pump, wait for the pump to fully prime, then
begin vapor blasting.

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Siphoning from a water bucket
Place siphon tube in a water bucket that is filled with clean, potable water (add rust inhibitors to
water at factory described dilution ratio, if required).
Siphoning from holding tank, where a garden hose connection is required
Unthread barbed end of siphon pick-up tube. The siphon will now have a female swivel garden hose
connection that will allow you to connect to any external holding tank. (Add rust inhibitors to water
at factory described dilution ratio, if required).
Using the Wash down Feature
Wash down feature is used when any abrasive or debris needs to be rinsed off a surface after the
cleaning/blasting process has been complete. This feature can also be used for a high pressure
(100-125 PSI) rust inhibitor wash down.
1. Turn abrasive cut-off switch to the off position.
2. Fully open water flow ball valve.
3. Set wash down pressure by turning pressure regulator.
•If siphoning water, make sure siphon is connected to water source and water pump
switch is set to the on position.
4. Activate pneumatic control handle (Deadman) to begin water flow.
5. Point nozzle in a safe direction while waiting for all left-over abrasive to exit blast hose.
6. Start the wash down process.
•Never use wash down feature to wash down any part of a person’s body.
NOTE: If using the wash down setting to rinse a steel surface with a rust inhibitor,
all factory set guidelines of rust inhibitor manufacturer must be followed.
If in freezing conditions, pump should be liquid free.
The Water Pump may allow for more than 12 gallons of water per hour to flow through the nozzle.
If water flow seems excessive, use ball valve on Vapor-flex nozzle to dial back the water flow.

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REFILLING THE ECO-100
•After deactivating pneumatic control handle (Deadman), keep nozzle firmly in hands and
pointed away from any person until abrasive flow has completely stopped.
•When the operator releases the Deadman, the ECO-100 will automatically depressurize. This
will deactivate the blaster and depressurize the blast pot.
•You will hear a loud exhaust sound when the pressure control button is deactivated. This is
the exhaust valve relieving the air pressure from the vessel.
•After the blaster has fully depressurized, the plunger will drop.
•You can now refill the vessel with your desired abrasive.
•After the ECO-100 is refilled with abrasive reactive the pressure control button. This will re-
pressurize the blast pot to the previously set pressure.
EMPTYING THE VESSEL
Removing the Manual Plunger Valve:
•Turn off compressor, depressurize and disconnect air hose.
•Disconnect the (blue) blast pressure airline going to the manual plunger valve by pushing
down on the PTC ring on the media valve fitting.
•Disconnect blast hose coupler, twin lines and water line.
•Spin the media valve counterclockwise to unthread the valve from the vessel.
•This will allow all abrasive to drain out.
•Capture media into bucket for reuse.
•Before reinstalling media valve confirm threaded on the ECO-100 are free of abrasive and
debris.
•Rethread media valve back into place and reconnect blast pressure air line.

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HANDWAY CLEAN OUT PROCEDURE
The ECO-100 system is also equipped with a handway clean out port on the side of the vessel.
Never remove this handway if system is connected to compressed air or if the Deadman is activated.
•Use an adjustable or pipe wrench to disassemble the handway assembly. This will give you
access to the inside of the vessel for a more thorough clean out.
•A thorough clean out may be needed if moisture has entered the vessel and caused the
media to flow poorly.
•While the handway assembly is disassembled, use this time to inspect the plunger and
plunger seal for normal wear and tear. Replace if components show noticeable wear or if the
plunger seal is causing air to leak out of vessel.
Handway
Assembly

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SHUTTING DOWN
Properly shutting down the system after blasting or cleaning process is complete ensures quick and
easy setup for the ECO-100’s next use.
Follow these steps after all blasting and wash down is complete:
1. Fully close abrasive metering knob (turn the knob clockwise to close off media flow).
2. Activate pneumatic control handle to allow all residual abrasive to escape from the blast
hose.
•If abrasive sits in blast hose when system is not in use, possible clumping or clogging
of abrasive in hose is possible. This could cause air/abrasive flow issue on next use of
the ECO-100.
3. After all residual abrasive has escaped from blast hose, deactivate pneumatic control handle.
4. Turn off (customer supplier) compressor & depressurize air hose by activating the Deadman
trigger.
5. Deactivate pressure control switch to depressurize the blaster.
6. After air hose is depressurized, disconnect air hose, and disconnect blast hose and all 3 poly
lines. Coil up and store all hoses properly.
7. Follow “Emptying Vessel” procedures.
•If system will be used again within a few days, leftover abrasive can stay inside vessel
(except baking soda or any other water-soluble media). If system will not be used for
a long period of time (or if system will be stored laying down), full clean out of
abrasive is recommended.

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COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Water Pump Replacement Parts
Siphon pick-up tube, assembly Pressurized water outlet line, assembly
Part# Description
20740-050A Check Valve kit (includes x4)
20730-000A Diaphragm kit (includes pistons)
0151-0000 Brass 1/4" air-in barb fitting
20793-100A Hardware kit (includes clips and muffler)
2038-1070 Water in/out hose barbs

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Pressure Vessel Parts List
2101-2420 POP-UP VALVE, 1/2” MALE
3101-2450 POP-UP VALVE SEAT, 1-3/8” ID x 2-1/8” OD
4524-292 GASKET, HANDWAY, 4” x 6”
5888-7000-00011PB HANDWAY CRAB ASSY 4” x 6”
6102-3260 WHEEL, 6”
7102-4040 AXLE, 10” DIA VESSELS
8103-8040 WASHER, 3/4” THRUST
9103-8050 RETAINING RING, 3/4”
10 103-1070 LID, 10” DIA, W/HANDLE, POWDER COATED BLACK
11 103-3620 SCREEN, LOW PROFILE, 10” (1/4” MESH), POWDER COATED BLACK

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Water in holding tank bubbles and pump does not shut off when attempting to siphon water.
Cause: Siphon tube connected to the garden hose connection.
Solution: Move siphon tube to the lower siphon tube connection.
Symptom
Media does not flow.
Cause: Abrasive cut-off switch in the off position
Solution : Turn Abrasive cut-off switch on.
Cause: Vessel losing pressure
Solution: Confirm compressor supply air. If supply air is adequate, inspect vessel for
leaks. Replace any seals (plunger, plunger seal, handway gasket) that are
worn and leaking.
Cause: Media is wet/contaminated.
Solution: Remove handway (confirm air is disconnected and system is NOT under
pressure). Inspect media for moisture or contamination. Clean out and dry
vessel. Refill and continue blasting.
Media mesh recommendation to prevent flow issues are ranges equal or less than 20 mesh.
Symptom
Pressure control button broken in the “ON” position and system will not depressurize.
Solution: Turn off supply air. Disconnect PTC tube fitting to exhaust valve. This will
automatically relieve tank pressure.
Replace Pressure control switch before using the blaster again!