IBIX 25 User manual

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ECO-BLASTER IBIX 25/28
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
IBIX srl
Via La Viola, 2
48022 S. Maria in Fabriago (RAVENNA)
Italy
Tel.: +39 0545.994589
Fax: +39 0545.994567
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.ibix.it

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CONTENTS
1 FOREWORD ...................................................................................................................page 04
1.1 General information ..................................................................................................... page 05
1.2 General information on machine use........................................................................... page 06
1.3 General precautions on machine use.......................................................................... page 06
1.4 Pictograms relating to the “operator qualification”....................................................... page 07
1.5 Pictograms relating to safety ....................................................................................... page 07
1.6 Applied standards ........................................................................................................ page 08
1.7 Patents and trademarks .............................................................................................. page 08
2 PRESENTATION..............................................................................................................page 10
2.1 General information ...................................................................................................... page 11
2.2 Data plate ..................................................................................................................... page 15
2.3 Characteristics .............................................................................................................. page 15
2.4 Operating principle........................................................................................................ page 16
2.5 Technical specifications................................................................................................ page 16
2.6 Information on the machine working noise................................................................... page 16
2.7 Air consumption at nozzle ............................................................................................ page 16
2.8 Blasting materials to use –Tips and and suggestions…..……………………………….page 17
3 DANGERS AND PROTECTION ......................................................................................page 18
3.1 Not permitted and not recommended uses .................................................................. page 19
3.2 Accident-preventing devices......................................................................................... page 20
4 LIFTING, HANDLING AND STORAGE ...........................................................................page 22
4.1 Lifting and handling....................................................................................................... page 23
4.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................ page 24
4.3 Packaging disposal....................................................................................................... page 24
5 INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................page 26
5.1 Installation area to be set up by the user...................................................................... page 27
5.2 IBIX eco-blaster package opening & assembly............................................................ page 27
5.3 Warnings and recommendations before starting up..................................................... page 28
6 START-UP.........................................................................................................................page 30
7 MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................page 34
7.1 Technical information to ensure good maintenance..................................................... page 36
7.2 General post-maintenance tips..................................................................................... page 36
7.3 Routine maintenance.................................................................................................... page 37
7.3.1 Daily checks ....................................................................................................... page 37
7.3.2 Weekly checks.................................................................................................... page 38
7.3.3 Replacing the twin hose ..................................................................................... page 39
7.3.4 Gun maintenance ............................................................................................... page 40
7.4 Unscheduled maintenance ........................................................................................... page 41
7.5 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ page 42
8. SYSTEM CONCEPT (H2O GUN ; HELIX GUN) .............................................................pag. 44
8.1 IBIX H2O ....................................................................................................................... page 45
8.2 IBIX H2O for conservative restoration and urban recovery ............................................page 45
8.3 IBIX H2O for industrial applications ............................................................................... page 45
8.4 IBIX with HELIX gun.………………….............................................................................page 45
8.5 IBIX HELIX System…………………...............................................................................page 46
8.6 IBIX General points………………………................................................................page 46
8.7 General information .......................................................................................................page 47
8.8 Installation .................................................................................................................... page 47
8.9 Operation ..................................................................................................................... page 48
8.10 Faults, causes and remedies ..................................................................................... page 49

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9. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ABOUT THE ABRASIVE HOSE……………………………..page 50
9.1 Forword ………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 51
9.2 Radius of curvature……………………………………………………………………….…………….page 51
9.3 Torsion…………………………………………………………………………….…..………..…….….page 51
9.4 Traction……………………………………………………………………………………………..…….page 51
9.5 Bending………………………………………………………………………………………...…………page 51
9.6 Abrasive media.………………………………………………………………………………………….page 51
9.7 Instructions about the position of the abrasive hose ………………………………………….…….page 52
9.8 Replacement of the abrasive hose………………………………………….………………………...page 53
9.9 Conformity declaration n.493 ABR ORINOCO HP 14x25………………..…….………..…………page 56

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ECO-BLASTER IBIX 25
1 FOREWORD
1 FOREWORD ...................................................................................................................page 04
1.1 General information ..................................................................................................... page 05
1.2 General information on machine use........................................................................... page 06
1.3 General precautions on machine use.......................................................................... page 06
1.4 Pictograms relating to the “operator qualification” ....................................................... page 07
1.5 Pictograms relating to safety ....................................................................................... page 07
1.6 Applied standards ........................................................................................................ page 08
1.7 Patents and trademarks .............................................................................................. page 08

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1 FOREWORD
IMPORTANT NOTE
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
This is the instruction manual for:
MACHINE TYPE: BLASTER
SERIES AND TYPE: IBIX 25
YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: .........
This user manual contains the main information regarding the machine storage, handling, installation, use,
supervision, maintenance and disassembly.
This manual makes an integral part of your machine and should be kept with care until the machine
dismantling
at the end of its working life, in order to allow future reference and updating.
Should this copy of your user manual become damaged to the point that it can no longer be used, another
copy may be requested from
IBIX srl
Via La Viola, 2
48022 S. Maria in Fabriago (RAVENNA)
Italy
Tel.: +39 0545.994589
Fax: +39 0545.994567
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.ibix.it
by specifying the machine type, serial number or job number indicated on the machine data plate.
This manual refers to the machine condition at the time of its supply and may not be considered inadequate
only because later updates have been introduced to reflect newly acquired experience. IBIX reserves the
right to update its products and manuals without any obligation to inform the users of previously supplied
machinery.
However, courtesy notification of any proposed manual and/or machine updating can be expected.
Our Customer care service is however always available to supply on request any information regarding
machine updates.
IBIX shall not be held responsible for any incorrect use of its supplied machines, including:
a) wrong use of the machine or use of the machine by poorly trained personnel;
b) use of the machine not in compliance with the applicable regulations;
c) wrong installation;
d) incorrect power supply;
e) severely incorrect maintenance;
f) unauthorised intervention or modifications;
g) use of non-original spare parts or spare parts not suitable for the machine model concerned;
h) failure to comply with the supplied instructions, wholly or in part;
i) unexpected events.
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OPERATION ON THE MACHINE, THE APPOINTED MACHINE
OPERATORS AND TECHNICIANS SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND COMPLY WITH THEM IN CARRYING OUT THEIR WORK.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS CONCERNING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR AFTER-SALES SERVICE FOR THE REQUIRED EXPLANATIONS.

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1.2 GENERAL INFORMATION ON MACHINE USE
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This manual has been prepared for the purpose of supplying the user with general information
regarding the machine and with the maintenance directions judged necessary for its smooth
operation.
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Before carrying out any machine installation, maintenance and repairing operations, thoroughly read
this Manual as it contains all the necessary information to correctly use the machine by preventing
accidents and injuries.
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The inspection and maintenance schedules prescribed by this manual should always be intended as
the minimum required to guarantee the machine efficiency, safety and working life under normal
operation conditions. However, constant supervision is recommended to be able to take immediate
action in the event of a breakdown.
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All scheduled maintenance, checks and general cleaning should be carried out while the machine is
stopped and disconnected from the air supply system.
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Warning: any machine modification or alteration not authorised by the machine manufacturer and
any safety system modification or alteration shall cancel any manufacturer’s guarantee and safety
liabilities.
1.3 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ON MACHINE USE
The following recommendations are part of the normal behavior that machine workers should adopt during
work. Therefore, when designing and building the machines, the machine manufacturer has assumed that
these recommendations are known to the machine workers. It is the user’s responsibility to inform and
train the machine workers to make sure that these recommendations become known to the
personnel in charge of operating the eco-blaster.
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Do not allow machine servicing by unauthorised personnel.
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DO NOT START THE MACHINE IF IT IS OUT OF ORDER.
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Before using the machine, make sure that any condition likely to affect safety has been removed as
required.
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Make sure that all the machine guards and other protections are in place and that all the safety
devices are present and in working order.
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Make sure that no unauthorised persons are within the work area.
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All the workers involved in any machine work phase must wear safety goggles, mask, headgear and
gloves.
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Always comply with all the prescribed obligations, prohibitions and warnings during machine use.
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Never leave the machine unattended.
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Never use the machine under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medicines or extreme tiredness. A
clear head is an essential precondition to operate the machine safely and effectively.
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The machine is a pressure equipment and must be submitted to periodical controls and tests while
working according to the existing law.

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1.4 PICTOGRAMS RELATING TO THE “OPERATOR QUALIFICATION”
[A]
Operator: worker trained and authorised to operate the machine. In order to understand the
instructions (text and pictures) supplied, the operator must have (or acquire through suitable education
and training) the following characteristics:
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sufficiently good general and technical knowledge to read and understand the parts of the manual
concerning his or her tasks and to correctly understand its drawings and diagrams;
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ability to read and understand symbols, pictograms and screen displays;
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knowledge of the main safety, accident prevention and technological rules;
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global knowledge of the machine and its setting on the job-site or in the factory to be able to tackle
any emergency situation (ways out, fire-fighting systems etc...);
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specific knowledge of the machine field of application.
The operator’s tasks are: machine start, machine operation and machine stop.
[B]
Mechanical maintenance engineer: skilled technician able to operate the machine under normal
operating conditions, to operate it with a hold-down control when the machine protections are turned
off, and to carry out any required adjustments, maintenance and repairs on mechanical parts.
[C]
Manufacturer’s technician: skilled technician made available to the manufacturer to carry out
complex operations in special situations or according to agreements with the user. The tasks of a
manufacturer’s technician are of a mechanical nature.
1.5 PICTOGRAMS RELATING TO SAFETY
The safety pictograms used on the machine and/or in this manual are listed here below:
Note: any parts of text preceded by
this symbol contain important
information/prescriptions.
Obligation to wear safety goggles:
the presence of this symbol means
that the operator must wear safety
goggles.
Caution: any parts of text preceded by
this symbol contain important
information/prescriptions concerning
safety in particular.
Obligation to wear a face mask:
the presence of this symbol means
that the operator must wear a
protective mask.
Obligation to wear safety shoes:
the presence of this symbol means
that the operator must wear protective
shoes.
Obligation to wear ear protectors:
the presence of this symbol means
that the operator must wear ear
protectors against noise.
Obligation to wear safety gloves:
the presence of this symbol means
that the operator must wear protective
gloves.
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B
C

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1.6 APPLIED STANDARDS
The following is a non-exhaustive list of Standards applied to our Eco-Blaster design,
manufacturing and testing.
REFERENCE LEGISLATION: Machinery Directive 2006/42 / EC Directive and
subsequent amendments.
- DIRECTIVE 2013/35 / EU of the Worker Protection from Electromagnetic Fields
- 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
- Regulation no. 305/2011
- 2014/35/EU Low Voltage
- REGULATION (EU) 2016/425
- Directive 1999/34/EC
- Directive 2014/68/EU: Pressure Equipment Directive - P.E.D.
- UNI EN ISO 12100 Safety of machinery General principles for design Assessment
risk and risk reduction.
- UNI EN 349: Safety of machinery - Minimum distance for safety-related parts of
control
Systems
- Hydraulics UNI EN ISO 4413
- AD-2000 MERKBLATT: Design
1.7 PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
IBIX Special Cleaning®and IBIX®logo are registered trademarks of IBIX®SRL.
- IBIX®is a worldwide registered trademark.
- HELIX®is a worldwide registered trademark.
- The IBIX®eco-blasters are IBIX®SRL exclusive PATENTS
-The HELIX®vortex technology is an IBIX® SRL exclusive patents

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ECO-BLASTER IBIX 25
2 PRESENTATION
2 PRESENTATION..............................................................................................................page 10
2.1 General information ...................................................................................................... page 11
2.2 Data plate ..................................................................................................................... page 15
2.3 Characteristics .............................................................................................................. page 15
2.4 Operating principle........................................................................................................ page 16
2.5 Technical specifications................................................................................................ page 16
2.6 Information on the machine working noise................................................................... page 16
2.7 Air consumption at nozzle ............................................................................................ page 16
2.8 Blasting materials to use –Tips and and suggestions…..……………………………….page 17

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2 PRESENTATION
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Main units:
POS. DESCRIPTION
1 CARRYING HANDLE FITTED WITH NUTS
2 BLASTING MATERIAL FILLER PLASTIC PLUG
3 BLACK SCREW CAPS FOR IBIX
3A BLASTING MATERIAL TANK
3B FOOT SUPPORTS
The IBIX eco-blaster has been designed and built to carry out environment-friendly sand-
blasting, micro-blasting and cleaning without generating any dust. This machine is extremely
versatile and enables to treat several types of surface. Its low weight (obtained thanks to a
structure fully made from aluminium) makes it especially easy to handle.
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2
3
3A
3B

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POS. DESCRIPTION
4 PRESSURE REGULATOR
4A AIR ADJUSTMENT CONTROL
4B PRESSURE GAUGE
4C AIR FILTER
4D CONDENSATE DRAINING VALVE
9 COMPRESSED AIR QUICK CONNECTION
10 ANTICONDENSATE FILTER
11 CONDENSATE DRAINING VALVE
12 KIT H2O (OPTIONAL)
13 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
14 BLASTING MATERIAL FILLING FUNNEL
14A QUICK EXHOUST VALVE
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14
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14A
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10
11
4
4B
4C
4D
4A

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POS. DESCRIPTION
15 SCREW ADJUSTMENT MIXING MEDIA / AIR
16 ABRASIVE MIXING VALVE WITH STEEL HOSEPIPE FITTING
17 ABRASIVE MIXING VALVE WITH TUNGSTEN CARBIDE HOSEPIPE FITTING
18 ABRASIVE MIXING VALVE WITH QUICK CONNECT HOSEPIPE FITTING
18A PROTECTIVE SHEATH QUICK CONNECT
19 SANDBLAST HOSE
19A EXTENSION TUBE (included in TRILOGY)
20 TWIN AIR CONTROL HOSE
21 RILSAN HOSE NOZZLE H2O (OPTIONAL)
22 WHEELS
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17
18
21
22
15
15
19
19
20
19A
18A

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POS. DESCRIPTION
23 SAFETY BUTTON
24 STANDARD DRY GUN
25 H2O GUN (OPTIONAL)
POS. DESCRIPTION
26 HELIX GUN (OPTIONAL)
27 GLOVE FOR GUN PROTECTION (included in TRILOGY)
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23
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25
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23
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2.2 DATA PLATE
Please exactly quote your machine Model, Serial number and Year of Construction to facilitate our After-
Sales Service accurate and prompt responses.
Always quote this information whenever you contact our After-Sales Service or whenever you order spare
parts.
This information is contained in the data plate installed on your machine.
For no reason should the information indicated in the plate be altered.
The illustration shows where the data plate is located and what it looks like.
Your machine serial number should be quoted whenever you contact the manufacturer for inquiries or to
order spare parts.
2.3 CHARACTERISTICS
It is the designer’s duty to fix limits and apply more severe restrictions regarding the presence of
personnel and the work area.
The machine should be operated by trained personnel aware of the machine characteristics and of
the contents of this manual.
The machine operates in the manual mode and should be worked by a single operator.

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2.4 OPERATING PRINCIPLE
2.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Structure:
fully made from aluminium
Working pressure:
0.2 ÷ 7.5 bar (2.9 ÷ 109 psi)
Particle size:
38 µm up to 1400 µm (0.001496 up to 0.055 in.)
Remote control hose length:
10 m (30 ft.)
Standard nozzle size:
5.5 mm (7/32”)
Blasting material tank capacity:
24.8 l (6.6 gallons –0.88 ft3)
Installed machine max height:
990 mm (39.97 in.)
Installed machine max length:
426 mm (16.77 in.)
Installed machine max width:
316 mm (16.37 in.)
Packaging (box) dimensions:
920 x 530 x 410 mm (36.22x20.87x16.14 in.)
Machine weight (empty tank):
~38 Kg (~83.77 lbs.)
Handle vibrations:
1.157 m/s2(air) and 1.186 m/s2(water)
Cleanable surfaces:
steel, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, marble, glass
concrete, masonry, stone, composite materials, etc.
2.6 INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE WORKING NOISE
2.7 AIR CONSUMPTION AT NOZZLE
Air consumption is expressed in litres per minute.
Nozzle
4 bar (58 psi)
5 bar (72.5 psi)
6 bar (87 psi)
7 bar (101.5 psi)
8 bar (116 psi)
2.5 mm (3/32”)
255 (9 cfm)
281 (9.92 cfm)
305 (10.77 cfm)
327 (11.54 cfm)
348 (12.28 cfm)
3.0 mm (1/8”)
368 (12.99 cfm)
406 (14.33 cfm)
440 (15.53 cfm)
472 (16.66 cfm)
502 (17.72 cfm)
3.5 mm (9/64”)
502 (17.72 cfm)
553 (19.52 cfm)
600 (21.18 cfm)
644 (22.73 cfm)
684 (24.15 cfm)
4.0 mm (5/32”)
657 (23.19 cfm)
725 (25.59 cfm)
786 (27.75 cfm)
843 (29.76 cfm)
896 (31.63 cfm)
4.5 mm (11/64”)
835 (29.48cfm)
920 (32.48 cfm)
998 (35.23 cfm)
1070 (37.77 cfm)
1137 (40.14 cfm)
5.0 mm (3/16”)
1036 (36.57 cfm)
1141 (40.28 cfm)
1237 (43.67 cfm)
1326 (46.81 cfm)
1409 (49.74 cfm)
5.5 mm (7/32”)
1262 (44.55 cfm)
1390 (49.07 cfm)
1506 (53.16 cfm)
1614 (56.97 cfm)
1714 (60.50 cfm)
6.0 mm (1/4”)
1516 (53.51 cfm)
1669 (58.92 cfm)
1807 (63.79 cfm)
1936 (68.34 cfm)
2055 (72.54 cfm)
6.5 mm (17/64”)
1803 (63.65 cfm)
1983 (70 cfm)
2145 (75.72 cfm)
2296 (81.05 cfm)
2437 (86.03 cfm)
7,0 mm (9/32”)
2264 (79.92 cfm)
2478 (87.47 cfm)
2671 (94.31 cfm)
2851(100.64 cfm)
3019 (106.57 cfm)
Calculations performed according to the ISO 5167 standard
The indicated air consumption data are referred to the maximum theoretical air flow that can be reached.
To obtain these results, a compressor able to deliver these amounts must be used, increased by a
precautionary 15-20% usually lost in the passage from the compressor to the nozzle.
For IBIX 25, a minimum 3/4” blasting material hose should be used.
Spot-blasting can be carried out by using much smaller amounts of air than what is indicated in the table
here above.
The work process can be outlined as follows:
compressed air coming from the air compressor feeds the eco-blaster after a pneumatic
actuator is controlled which enables the main air valve to feed compressed air into the
blasting material tank. The pneumatic actuator, receiving air from the twin air
hose, is controlled by the remote-controlled gun trigger. Pressure inside the tank will
push the blasting material towards the blasting material/air mixing valve. The blasting
material/compressed air mix is pushed through the abrasive-proofed hose all the way to
the gun, and out of the gun through a tungsten carbide nozzle.
The operators in charge of operating the machine must always wear hearing protectors
while the machine is running (in addition to all the other mentioned personal protection
devices).
The machine noise levels depend on the type of air compressor used and on the selected
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2.8 BLASTING MATERIALS TO USE –TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
ONLY THE BLASTING MEDIA SOLD BY IBIX SRL ENSURE THE PROPER FUNCTIONING AND ARE THE
ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR THEIR SPECIFIC USE.
For most applications, the best results with IBIX machines are obtained by using the natural mineral abrasive
material GARNET.
Garnet is an Australian natural mineral consisting of extremely hard grains of ALMANDITE which enable the
material to be re-used; in addition, this material is not CRUMBLY therefore it will not break up and produce
dust, unlike sand.
It undergoes multiple washing cycles to remove any impurities and for this reason it will not produce dust
during work (unless it is used on concrete). No special precautions are required during work: oxygen masks
are not necessary, although protective masks are useful. This natural mineral does not contain any free silica
or ferrite (causing rusting right after iron-blasting). Garnet also offers advantages in the disposal phase as
it is compliant with environment protection-regulations and with the ISO 11 626 standard.
Garnet is sold in 25 Kg (55 lbs) bags and is available in 6 different particle sizes measured in mesh (from the
finest to the coarsest):
Mesh
Grain size
350
(fine)
200
(fine)
120
(medium)
80
(medium)
30/60
(coarse)
20/40
(coarse)
Wood - Particle sizes of 80 or 120 mesh are recommended. In certain cases, however, other GARNET
particle sizes should be used such as 30/60 or 20/40 mesh or even 200 mesh for restoration and
cleaning of very delicate surfaces.
Stone - The particle sizes most commonly recommended for cleaning stone are 120 or 200 mesh to remove
graffiti or for soft cleaning. However, other particle sizes (30/60 or 20/40 mesh) can be used for
different jobs, such as bush-hammering or polishing of small areas. For the delicate, time-worn
stone of statues and other architectural structures, or for polished surfaces which must be left unaltered
(e.g. brilliant marble), spherical calcium carbonate (CARBONART®) is recommended.
Marble - GARNET should not be used on polished (brilliant) marble. The recommended products in this
case are sodium bicarbonate or spherical calcium carbonate (CARBONART®) to be applied with
an optional water sprayer to avoid damaging the treated surface. If the treated surface is naturally
matt and graffiti removal is necessary, GARNET can be used in the particle sizes 350/200/120
mesh. GARNET, however, should be used in this case after carrying out low-pressure tests.
Glass - To remove graffiti or dirt from glass surfaces, water-soluble sodium bicarbonate is used, while
to opacify a surface and obtain either “positive” or “negative” decorations, the naturally abrasive
GARNET mineral can be used. The right particle size should be selected according to the desired
type of finish.
Iron - To remove rust or paint, the naturally abrasive GARNET mineral in particle sizes such as 20/40,
30/60 or 80 mesh can be used, to obtain clean surfaces with the ideal degree of roughness to
allow good adhesion of the painting product used. The right particle size should be selected according
to the desired type of finish.
The GARNET particle size should be chosen according to the type of work to carry on.
To have more information on the characteristics of blasting media and on their
suggestions, please refer to the technical sheet of each abrasive, available on our web
page www.ibix.it.

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ECO-BLASTER IBIX 25
3 DANGERS AND PROTECTION
3 DANGERS AND PROTECTION ......................................................................................page 18
3.1 Not permitted and not recommended uses .................................................................. page 19
3.2 Accident-preventing devices......................................................................................... page 20

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3 DANGERS AND PROTECTION
3.1 NOT PERMITTED AND NOT RECOMMENDED USES
The IBIX eco-blaster should be used for the applications recommended by the manufacturer (please see
chapter 2).
In particular, the system should not be even partially used:
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without its protective guards and/or with cut-off, faulty or missing safety devices;
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if it has not been correctly installed;
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in an explosive atmosphere or wherever there is a fire risk;
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to work materials with characteristics different from the specified ones;
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in dangerous conditions or in the event of machine malfunction;
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for uses not recommended for the machine or by untrained personnel;
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for uses against the applicable standards;
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in case of severely inadequate maintenance;
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after carrying out unauthorised modifications or repairs;
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in total or partial disregard of the given instructions.
A SPECIFIC WRITTEN DECLARATION BY IBIX IS NECESSARY FOR ANY
DEROGATION TO THE INDICATIONS LISTED ABOVE.
Any modification not explicitly authorised by the manufacturer that modifies the
predicted functionality and the risks and/or creates additional risk, will be the full
responsibility of the person performing.
Any modifications carried out without the manufacturer’s authorisation, also imply the
loss of validity of any form of guarantee issued by the manufacturer and of the
statement of compliance according to the PED Directive 2006/42/CE.
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