Elliott Soot Buster M5784 Manual

TM-47
“SOOT BUSTER®”
Fire Tube Boiler Cleaner
(M5784-00)
Operating and Maintenance Instructions
Elliott Tool Technologies Ltd • 1760 Tuttle Avenue • Dayton, Ohio 45403 U.S.A.
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Elliott Tool Technologies UK Ltd • Broadstone Hill • Old Chalford • Chipping Norton • OXON • OX7 5QL • England
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TIPS
1. Check air line pressures and volumes. Too little of either weakens the tool. A
minimum of 60 psi and 20 cfm are necessary. 90 to 100 psi are the preferred line
pressures. Airline must not be smaller than 3/8”.
2. Brush size is critical. Too large or too small can cause operating problems.
3. Lubrication is critical. One drop per second is recommended, slightly more for the
first hour of operation.
4. Clean the air pulsator after use. Wash using a clean oil and then dip in Shell Ensis
Oil L or equivalent positive rust preventing oil.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................2
Safety...............................................................................3
Start-up ............................................................................4
Quick Reference Diagram................................................5
Operation .........................................................................6
Brush Selection Guide / Specifications............................7
Trouble Shooting..............................................................8
Tips ..................................................................................9
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TROUBLE SHOOTING HINTS
Condition
1. The pulsator stops in
tube but still pulsating.
2. The pulsator stops
vibrating in the tube.
Cause
1.1 Not enough air
pressure.
1.2 Check oil in lubricator.
1.3 Hose is caught.
1.4 Brush is off of air
pulsator.
Remedy
1.1 Wait until air pressure builds
back-up.
1.2 Refill if necessary.
Increase flow if required.
1.3 Turn off air supply and
dislodge hose.
1.4 Turn off air supply, rod out
brush and refit to air
pulsator.
2.1 Check remedies 1.1 to 1.4
2.2 Turn off air supply.
Switch on air supply sharply
as you pull back the
pulsator.
Turn off air and unscrew
pulsator from hose.
Squirt in plenty of oil.
Reconnect and turn on air
supply.

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Elliott product. The design and manufacture of this
machine represents the highest standard of quality, value and durability. Elliott tools
have proven themselves in thousands of hours of trouble free field operation.
If this is your first Elliott purchase, welcome to our company; our products are our
ambassadors. If this is a repeat purchase, you can rest assured that the same value you
have received in the past will continue with all of your purchases, now and in the future.
The Elliott Soot Buster®is a pneumatically activated cleaning tool for removing soot,
scale and light deposits from fire tube boiler tubes.
We at Elliott would like you to be completely satisfied with this machine and therefore
recommend that this instruction manual be thoroughly read prior to use.
This machine has been designed and manufactured to the highest standards, using the
latest in materials and technology. If the guidelines and maintenance schedules in this
manual are followed, the Elliott Soot Buster will provide many years of trouble free
operation.
Elliott Tool Technologies Ltd shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection
with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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BRUSH SELECTION CHART
SPECIFICATIONS
Soot Buster Specifications
Tube ID Range 1-3/4” to 3-1/2” (44mm to 89 mm)
Air Requirement Minimum 60 psi @ 20 cfm
Oil Type (Lubricator) SAE 10
Part # Description
26B15D Brush (1-3/4” OD) for 2” x 10 BWG
26B16F Brush (1-7/8” OD) for 2” x 12 BWG
26B20F Brush (2-3/8” OD) for 2-1/2” x 10 and 12 BWG
26B24A Brush (2-7/8” OD) for 3” x 10 and 12 BWG
These are the most common brush sizes.
For special tube sizes, consult factory.

SAFETY
Every effort has been made to ensure the operation of the Elliott Soot Buster is safe, although it
is impossible to remove all possibilities of accidents.
It is very important that all operators of this machine are fully aware of the following safety
considerations.
1. If you are unfamiliar with the Elliott Soot Buster, read this Operation Manual thoroughly
before use.
2. Always wear protective goggles, gloves, mask and clothing. A considerable amount of dust
will be generated.
3. Do not allow other people in the area of the machine unless they are wearing protective
goggles, gloves, mask and clothing.
4. Ensure all pneumatic connections are properly made and that the air hoses are in good
condition.
5. Shut down the air supply by the foot switch before transferring the air pulsator and brush to
the next tube.
6. Stand clear of air hoses when operating the machine as the air pulsator propels the hose
into the tube at considerable speed.
7. Do not operate the machine if there appears to be damage to the machine or if performance
appears to be unsatisfactory.
8. Never use the Soot Buster or any other power tool when under the influence of medication,
drugs or alcohol that decrease concentration and impair operator control.
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OPERATION
The Soot Buster M5784 is designed for the quick and efficient cleaning of fire tube boiler
tubes. It removes soot, scale and light deposits on the tube inside diameters. The Soot
Buster is an air activated cleaning tool that propels itself inside of the tube at 45 feet per
minute and scrubs the tube ID with each pulse.
After the Soot Buster has been set-up and connected according to the start-up
instructions, the following steps in operation are:
1. Determine the tube ID dimension and select the proper brush. The brush selected
should be size to size up to 2”. Over 2” tube size, the brush should be approximately
1/8” larger in diameter than the tube ID. (The most common brush sizes are listed on
page 5.)
2. Thread the proper brush onto the air pulsator.
3. Re-check to be sure that all hose connections to
air supply and optional vacuum cleaner are secure.
Air regulator and foot switch should be closed.
4. Turn on vacuum cleaner (if being used).
5. With the air switched off, push the brush approximately 2” into the boiler tube to be
cleaned. Make sure that the hose is free to run the length of the tube. The hose
length should be about 10’ longer than the tube length.
6. Switch on the air by depressing the foot valve. The Soot Buster will feed itself through
the tube pulling the hose after it.
7. At the end of the tube, the Soot Buster will stop advancing. Mark the hose at your end
with tape, to give you a good indicator of when the Soot Buster is at the end of the
tube.
8. Without switching off the air, give the hose a firm pull. This will reverse the Soot
Buster returning itself to you.
9. Pull the hose gently as the Soot Buster returns to make sure that it does not lock up in
the tube.
10. When the Soot Buster has returned, shut off the air by the foot switch and move the
brush and pulsator to the next tube to be cleaned.
11. Repeat operation until all tubes are cleaned.

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START-UP
Unpacking
The Elliott Soot Buster is shipped in a carton complete with all accessories listed. On arrival,
check for external damage to the box. If damage is found, notify the carrier and the supplier so
insurance inspectors can examine the box before it is unpacked. When opened, check the
contents against the packing and parts list. Report any damage or shortage to Elliott.
Ensure that there is no packaging material left inside the openings of the machine, especially
in the air inlets.
It is important that the system is assembled in the following sequence. Please refer to Quick
Reference Diagram on page 5.
Connecting
1. Check and make sure that air supply is shut-off. Connect air hose (1) to an air supply.
2. With one end of the 33 foot air hose (1) into the air supply, insert the other end into the air
inlet side of the filter lubricator (2). If necessary, fill the lubricator with clean SAE Oil.
3. Insert one end of the 16.5 foot air hose (3) into the socket on the stopcock side of the filter
lubricator (2) and the other into the socket on the foot valve (4). Insert the 33’ heavy-duty
hose (5) socket onto the foot valve male connection and slide the optional Y-Tube (6) down
the hose as shown on the opposite page.
4. Set the filter lubricator (2) shut off cock to the “Off” position, (the T-handle across the line of
flow). Set the foot valve (4) to the “Off“ position, (the foot pedal in the horizontal position).
Switch on the air supply and check the system pressure on the filter lubricator (2) gauge,
adjust if necessary. Open the shut off cock on the filter lubricator (2) and set the foot valve
(4) to the “On” position. Allow a burst of air to flow through the system to purge the line.
5. Screw the air pulsator (7) onto the swivel end of the heavy-duty hose (5) and tighten down.
6. Holding the hose (5) about two feet from the air pulsator, allow the air pulsator and hose to
hang down, but keep above the ground. Switch the Soot Buster on and check that the
lubricator is delivering oil at one to two drops per second. Adjust if necessary and switch
the Soot Buster off.
7. Proceed to operation, page 6.
Disconnecting
Shut down the air supply at source and set the foot valve (4) and filter lubricator (2) shut off
cock to the “On” position to release any pressure trapped in the system. System components
may now be disconnected in any order, cleaned and stowed.
QUICK REFERENCE DIAGRAMS
1
8 7
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1 M5784D5 Air Hose 33’
2 M5784D3 Lubricator / Filter with Gauge
3 M5784D4 Air Hose 16.5’
4 M5784D6 Foot Valve
5 M5784D2 Air Hose – 33’ Heavy-Duty
6 M5784D8 Y-Tube for Vacuum Hose
7 M5784D1 Air Pulsator
8 Common Brushes:
26B15D Brush (1-3/4” OD) for 2” x 10 BWG
26B16F Brush (1-7/8” OD) for 2” x 12 BWG
26B20F Brush (2-3/8” OD) for 2-1/2” x 10 and 12 BWG
26B24A Brush (2-7/8” OD) for 3” x 10 and 12 BWG
2
3
4
5
6
Female Thread for Brush 1/2” Whit. Hose Connection 3/8” N.P.T.
To Vacuum
Q. C. Plug
Q. C. Socket
3/8” N.P.T.