Eclipse ecoflex ECO-100 Instruction Manual

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ECO-100 ELITE
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......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Pre-Blast Check. ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Connecting Hoses .......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
SETTING UP THE ECO-100 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
BLASTING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Adding Abrasive ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Pressurizing the Abrasive Blaster...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
VAPOR BLASTING & WASHDOWN PROCEDURES..................................................................................................................................12
Water Supply Connection & Pump Pressure Relief Function............................................................................................................. 13
Siphon Tube (Water Connection)...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Siphoning from a Water Bucket.................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Siphoning from Holding Tank ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Water Pump On/Off Control ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Using the Wash Down Feature........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
REFILLING THE ECO-100 ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
EMPTYING THE VESSEL............................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Media Valve Drain Tube Procedure:................................................................................................................................................................... 15
SHUTTING DOWN............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
HANDWAY CLEAN OUT PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................................................17
COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
CONTROL PANEL DIAGRAM..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Water Pump Replacement Parts ..........................................................................................................................................................................20
Pressure Vessel Parts List.........................................................................................................................................................................................21
TeraValve XL Parts List............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Auto Air Valve Parts List ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................................................................................................................24
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................26
WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

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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 and other components of the equipment are under extreme pressures when being
operated.
•The vessel has an operating pressure of 150PSI.
•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.

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•Keep blast nozzle away from all flammable liquids (abrasive material can generate sparks).
•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
Pot Pressure
Control Button
Blast Pressure
Gauge
Blast Pressure
Regulator
Air Supply
Hose Connector
Handway
Assembly

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Pot Pressure Control Switch
This switch allows you to pressurize and de-pressurize the vessel with a
simple push or pull. Always make sure that the vessel is depressurized
before removing any air or blast hoses, media metering valves or the
handway assembly.
Blast Pressure Gauge
This gauge will display the vessel’s blast pressure, allowing for easy
adjustments and changes on the fly.
Blast Pressure Regulator
The regulator allows you to increase or decrease the vessel’s blast pressure,
depending on the job need. For most applications, we recommend starting
at a lower pressure and increasing slowly until appropriate pressure is
determined.
Air Supply Hose Connector
This inlet is where you connect your air supply (from either an air dryer or
directly from your air compressor). Always make sure to use both a safety
pin and a cable (aka “whip check”) to ensure operator safety.

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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.

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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, use a 1 ⅛” wrench to 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 systems recommended and sold separately

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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).
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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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.
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 control button is deactivated (pushed
in) and the pressure vessel is in a depressurized state. Abrasive is added by pouring it into the
top of the Abrasive Blaster where it can flow around the Pop-up and into the pressure vessel.
Only fill vessel with one bag of media at a time.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.
Abrasive
Cut-Off Switch
Abrasive
Metering Knob

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Pressurizing the Abrasive Blaster
Before pressurizing the Abrasive Blaster make sure the following conditions occur:
• All “BEFORE YOU BLAST” procedures have been followed.
• The pressure control button is deactivated (pushed in).
• The Remote-Control Handle (Deadman) is released.
• All hose connections are secure and have a safety clip and cable installed.
• The media valve is in closed position.
• The Abrasive Blaster is set up in a safe and levellocation 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
theAbrasive 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 and activate the pressure
control button (pull out the button to activate).
•After pressure control button is activated, the plunger will raise, and the ECO-100 will be
under pressure. The pressure gauge will show the previously set blast pressure.
•Turn the pressure regulator knob counterclockwise to decrease pressure and turn clockwise
to increase pressure.
•Activate the Deadman control on the blast hose to verify blast pressure remains set to
desired blasting pressure while blasting.
•Reactivate 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 designed to inject
water at the tip of the Vapor-Flex
nozzle to suppress dust and to cool
surfaces during the surface
preparation process.
If running water is not accessible or
a rust inhibitor needs to be added to
the water (for steel surface
preparation), use the ECO-100 Water
Pump.
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.

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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 60-80psi). The water pump
is not required when connecting to running house pressure water.
Pump Pressure Relief: 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.
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.
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).
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 the Vapor-Flex
valve to dial back the water flow.

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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.
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 garden hose
connection 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.
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 (up, perpendicular to blast hose).
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.
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.

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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.
•Deactivate Pressure control button by pushing the button in. 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 reactivate the pressure control button. This will
re-pressurize the blast pot to the previously set pressure.
EMPTYING THE VESSEL
Media Valve Drain Tube Procedure:
•Media can be drained and properly captured for re-use with the media valve drain tube.
•Deactivate pressure control button.
•Turn pressure regulator counterclockwise until the knob has reached a stopping point.
•Reactivate pressure control button to confirm tank pressure has been set to 0 psi.
•Deactivate pressure control valve.
•Using a 7/16” wrench or socket, install factory supplied media valve drain tube to media
valve cleanout port.
•Place drain tube into an empty bucket.
•Reactivate pressure control button and slowly dial up pressure regulator. Pop-up valve may
not come up. This is ok.
•DO NOT EXCEED 10 PSI when draining out media from vessel. This will cause premature
wear and void factory warranty.
•Capture media into bucket for reuse.
•Once media has fully been drained out of vessel, deactivate pressure control button and
reinstall the block off plate to the media clean out port.

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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 or turn abrasive cut-off switch to the off position.
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. Deactivate pressure control switch to depressurize the vessel.
5. Turn off compressor & activate the Deadman trigger to release any remaining air pressure.
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.
• 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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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 pressure control
switch is activated.
• Use a 1 ⅛” box 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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COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS

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CONTROL PANEL DIAGRAM
Pressure
Switch
Water Pump
Blast Pressure
Regulator
Air Inlet
Fitting
Moisture Trap
Siphon Hose
Water Connection
Garden Hose
Water Connection
Auto Air
Valve
3-Way Control
Valve
Inlet
Valve
Water Pump
ON/OFF Switch
Exhaust
Valve

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
For any other parts not listed below, please contact our office and we’d be happy to help you find
exact what you need. This includes parts for the Auto Air Valve, the 3-Way Control Valve as well as
the Exhaust Valve.
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