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.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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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