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