Martin Tornado User manual

MARTIN®TORNADO
air cannon
Installation instructions
M3727UK

© Martin Engineering GmbH M3727UK-09/15

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Table of contents
1 Table of contents
1 Table of contents ............................................................. 1
2 Introduction ...................................................................... 3
2.1 About these operating instructions..................................... 3
2.1.1 Scope ............................................................................ 3
2.1.2 Copyright ....................................................................... 3
2.1.3 Exclusion of liability ....................................................... 3
2.1.4 Reference to additional documents ............................... 5
2.1.5 Classification of the hazards.......................................... 6
2.2 Intended use ...................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Usage in explosion-protected areas ............................. 7
2.2.2 Restrictions on the use of the product........................... 8
2.3 Occupational safety............................................................ 8
2.3.1 Safety information, occupational safety ......................... 8
2.3.2 Duties of the owner-operator......................................... 9
2.3.3 Authorised personnel...................................................... 9
3 Description of the product ............................................ 10
3.1 Description of the product function................................... 10
3.2 Size overview ................................................................... 12
3.3 Functional sequence ........................................................ 13
3.4 Design of the air cannon tank .......................................... 15
3.5 Manufacturer number of the air cannon tank ................... 15
3.6 Required Accessories ...................................................... 16
3.7 Air cannon service life ...................................................... 16
3.8 Number of load changes .................................................. 16
3.9 Control variants ................................................................ 17
4 Preparing for the installation ........................................ 18
4.1 Before the installation....................................................... 18
4.1.1 Required materials and tools........................................ 18
4.1.2 Preparatory measures ................................................. 18
5 Installation ...................................................................... 20
5.1 Safety information ............................................................ 20
5.2 Installation of the MARTIN®TORNADO air cannon......... 21
5.2.1 Installing the nozzles ................................................... 21
5.2.2 Installing the flange bracket......................................... 21
5.2.3 Installing the manual safety slide................................. 22
5.2.4 Installing the MARTIN® Blast Guard ............................ 22
5.2.5 Connecting the air cannon to the flange bracket ......... 22
5.2.6 Installing the safety cable ............................................ 25
5.2.7 Installing the air blast limiters ...................................... 26
5.2.8 Installing the thermal hood .......................................... 27
5.2.9 Connection of the air cannon to the air supply ............ 27
5.2.10 Pneumatic installation of the
5/2 way solenoid valve. ............................................... 29
5.2.11 Pneumatic installation of the
solenoid valve cabinet ................................................. 30
5.2.12 Electrical installation of the solenoid valve cabinet...... 33

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5.3 Placement of the warning labels and warning trailers....... 34
5.4 Commissioning ................................................................. 35
6 Maintenance.....................................................................38
6.1 Safety information............................................................. 38
6.2 Repair ............................................................................... 38
6.3 Inspection and maintenance............................................. 39
6.3.1 Routine inspections ......................................................39
6.3.2 Replacement of the MARTIN®TORNADO
venting valve ................................................................ 41
7 Troubleshooting ..............................................................46
7.1 Safety information............................................................. 46
7.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................46
8 Storage, deinstallation, disposal ...................................49
8.1 Packing and transportation ............................................... 49
8.2 Storage ............................................................................. 49
8.3 Deinstallation .................................................................... 49
8.4 Disposal ............................................................................ 49
9 Part numbers ...................................................................51
9.1 Explanation of part numbers............................................. 52
9.2 Accessories....................................................................... 53
9.3 Components and retrofit sets for the control system
of the compressed air supply ........................................... 53
9.4 Spare parts ....................................................................... 54
9.5 MARTIN®TORNADO 6-inch air cannon........................... 55
9.6 MARTIN®TORNADO 6-inch venting valve....................... 57
9.7 MARTIN®TORNADO 6-inch venting valve cap................ 58
9.8 MARTIN®TORNADO 4-inch air cannon........................... 60
9.9 MARTIN®TORNADO 4-inch venting valve....................... 62
9.10 MARTIN®TORNADO 4-inch venting valve cap................ 63
9.11 MARTIN®TORNADO 2-inch air cannon........................... 65
9.12 MARTIN®TORNADO 2-inch venting valve....................... 67
9.13 MARTIN®TORNADO 2-inch venting valve cap................ 68
9.14 Air volume......................................................................... 70
9.15 Field of usage of the air cannon tanks.............................. 70
10 Declaration of incorporation ..........................................71

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Introduction
2 Introduction
2.1 About these installation instructions
Non-compliance with the present installation instructions can result
in loss of compensation for damage and/or warranty claims.
2.1.1 Scope
These installation instructions apply solely for the product described
herein and are intended for those persons who install this product,
commission it, and monitor its usage.
2.1.2 Copyright
The products described and these installation instructions are
protected by copyright. Any reproduction without a license will be
prosecuted. All rights to the present document are reserved,
including the reproduction and/or copying in any conceivable
manner. Reprints of this document require the written consent of
Martin Engineering.
The technical standard at the time of delivery of the product and its
technical documentation is decisive for as long as no other
information is provided. The product and documentation are subject
to technical changes without prior notification. Earlier documents
then lose their validity. Martin Engineering's General Terms of Sales
and Delivery shall apply.
2.1.3 Exclusion of liability
Martin Engineering guarantees the flawless function of its product in
accordance with its advertising, the published product information
and its technical documentation. Martin Engineering shall assume
no liability for the efficiency and flawless function if the product is
used for a purpose other that that described in the “Intended Use”
section or for damage resulting from the use of accessories and/or
spare parts not supplied and/or certified by Martin Engineering.

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The Martin Engineering products are designed for a long service life.
They correspond to the latest scientific and technological
developments and were thoroughly inspected before shipment. In
addition to this, Martin Engineering constantly performs product and
market investigations for continuous product advancement.
Martin Engineering offers competent support whenever
malfunctions and/or technical problems occur. Suitable actions are
taken immediately. The warranty provisions of Martin Engineering
apply and can be sent to you as needed.

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2.1.4 Reference to additional documents
Reference is made in these installation instructions to the following
documents:
•MARTIN
®air cannons, nozzles and flange brackets -
Installation instructions - M3773
•MARTIN
®Air Cannon Controller - M3592
•MARTIN
®air surge arrestor for MARTIN®TORNADO air
cannons - M3797
•MARTIN
®thermal hood - M3964
•MARTIN
®BlastGuard automatic safety slide - M3903
The following standards and directives were complied with in the
preparation of these installation instructions:
• EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• EC - Directive, Simple unfired pressure vessels 2009/105/EG
• EU Pressure Vessel Directive (97/23/EC)
• ISO/IEC Guide 37 “Installation instructions for products
used by final consumers”, 1995 Edition
• DIN 1421 “Organisation and numbering in texts”, Edition
1983-01
• DIN/EN 12100 “Machine safety - basic definitions, general
design guidelines”, Edition 2013-08
• DIN/ISO 16016 “Technical product documentation -
Protection notices for restricting the use of documents and
products”, Edition 2007-12
• DIN EN 953 “Machine Safety- Safeguards - General
requirements on the design and construction of stationary
and mobile safeguards”.
• DIN EN 4414:2011-04 “Fluid technology - General rules
and safety-related requirements for pneumatic systems
and their component parts.”
• DIN/EN 60204-1 “Safety of machines - Electrical
Equipment of Machines, Part1 General requirements”,
Edition 1998-11
• DIN EN 82079-1 - Creation of user manuals - Structuring,
content and presentation, Part 1 General principles and
detailed requirements.

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2.1.5 Classification of the hazards
DANGER!
Represents an immediately threatening danger which leads to
serious bodily injuries or death if not avoided.
WARNING!
Represents a possibly hazardous situation which could lead to
serious bodily injuries or death if not avoided.
CAUTION!
Represents a possibly hazardous situation which could lead to
minor bodily injuries and/or property damage if not avoided.
NOTE
Contains comments about the installation and/or the product's
usage to point out situations which cause neither personal injury
nor property damage but include important information.

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2.2 Intended usage
MARTIN®TORNADO air cannons (abbreviated as air cannon) are
used for the cleaning of clinging materials from bulk material storage
and transport containers Depending on the model type, they can be
used on bulk containers or smoke channels with an internal
temperature of 1370 °C.
The MARTIN®TORNADO air cannon may only be used in certain
ambient temperature ranges which are specified on its nameplate.
Also see Fig.4 on page 15 for this.
Every other usage of this product is deemed misuse. Please contact
Martin Engineering customer service if you would like to use this
product for a different purpose. We will be happy to assist you with
the product configuration.
2.2.1 Usage in explosion-protected areas
This product can also be used in potentially explosive areas under
certain conditions. Contact Martin Engineering for more information
on usage in potentially explosive areas.

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2.2.2 Restrictions on the use of the product
The product specified here may only be used within the scope of the
specifications referred to above. Usage in a higher equipment
protection category or under other operating conditions than those
specified by Martin Engineering shall be deemed misuse and is only
permitted if approved by Martin Engineering.
Operation of this product is only permitted if all parts are in a flawless
state. Shut down this product immediately in cases of damage
(cracks, rust, etc...), changes, or other mechanical modifications.
Martin Engineering or one of its representatives can assist you with
the product configuration if you need to use this product for
a different purpose.
2.3 Occupational safety
2.3.1 Safety information, occupational safety
These installation instructions must be read through in their entirety
before work may be started on the product or on the conveyor
system supplied by the customer.
The owner-operator must ensure that all installation, inspection and
maintenance work is performed solely by trained specialists.
Work on conveyor systems and their accessories must always be
performed during shut-down. The procedures described in the
applicable installation instructions for shutting down the conveyor
system must always be complied with.
All of the safety devices and safeguards must be reattached and/or
made operational immediately following completion of the work.
The installation must be carried out to completion before the system
is started up. The flawless execution of all operating steps must be
tested before the conveyor system can be started up again. Please
observe all information on the installation and start-up of the
product.

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2.3.2 Duties of the owner-operator
This product's owner-operator must ensure that this product is
installed, serviced and used solely by those persons who
• know the rules regarding occupational safety and accident
prevention,
• were trained on using this product and have read and
understood these installation instructions.
2.3.3 Authorised personnel
Personnel are considered authorised when they have suitable
training and technical experience, can demonstrate knowledge of
the applicable standards and guidelines, and are able to evaluate
tasks in order to recognise critical situations at an early stage.
Operating, maintenance and installation personnel
Personnel are considered authorised when they have been trained
on using the product and have read and understood these operating
instructions in their entirety.

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Description of the product
3 Description of the product
3.1 Description of the product function
The air cannon is used to dissolve baked-on materials, arch
formation, rat holes and other types of build-ups. The air cannon
achieves this by “shooting” air through pipes or special nozzles in
a bulk container or, for example, in smoke channels. This eliminates
the build-ups and restores trouble-free material flow.
Examples of various types of build-ups:
• Silo (A) baked on material
• Silo (B and C) Arch formation
• Silo (D) Rat hole
Fig. 1

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NOTE
Martin Engineering assumes no liability for damage to the owner-
operator's system caused by improper installation of the air
cannon. Have the installation and maintenance performed solely
by qualified technicians.
Please contact Martin Engineering or a contracted dealer with any
questions.
DANGER!
Any other cleaning techniques used such as compressed CO²,
water lances or other cleaning techniques in connection with the
use of the air cannons must be protected against pressure waves
due to air or high water pressure by additional safety devices such
as shut-off dampers.

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3.2 Size overview
The following list provides an overview of the available air cannon
sizes and their various container sizes.
Since the selection of the correct air cannon size depends on many
factors such as bulk material, moisture, filling density, dimensions of
the bulk container, type of problem, etc., no detailed selection
assistance can be provided here. The intended usage must be
investigated in detail for a specific selection and a suitable size
chosen in accordance with the requirements. Martin Engineering
should always be consulted for this.
• Air cannon with 2" blow-off hole:
- 12-Litre tank
- 25-Litre tank
• Air cannon with 4" blow-off hole:
- 25-Litre tank
- 50-Litre tank
- 100-Litre tank
- 150-Litre tank
- 200-Litre tank
- 300-Litre tank
• Air cannon with 6" blow-off hole:
- 50-Litre tank
- 100-Litre tank
- 150-Litre tank
- 200-Litre tank
- 300-Litre tank
NOTE
A poorly chosen size can damage the bulk container. This
primarily affects incorrect capacities and blow-off sizes. The Martin
Engineering customer service will gladly advise you in selecting
a suitable size.

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3.3 Functional sequence
1. The air cannon tanks (1, Fig.2) are loaded to a maximum
pressure of 10 bar by filling with air (2, Fig. 2).
2. The filling process is completed when the pressure in the air
canon tank reaches the pressure level of the supply line.
3. The air cannon is ready to operate.
Fig. 2
1
2

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4. Activating the compressed air line (1, Fig.3) causes a positive
(pressurised) signal to be sent to the venting valve (2, Fig.3).
5. Air flows into the valve head.
6. The piston (3, Fig.3) and the air inlet valve (4, Fig.3) are
actuated.
7. The valve chamber opens and the air flows out through the
valve head.
8. The piston is reset (5, Fig.3) by the pressure in the air cannon
tank.
9. The compressed air escapes choppily through the blow-off hole
(6, Fig. 3).
Fig. 3
1
2
43
65

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3.4 Design of the air cannon tank
The air cannon tank is manufactured in accordance with
EC Directive 2009/105/EC. The air cannon tank is painted on the
inside (RAL 3009) and powder coated on the outside (RAL2004) to
protect against corrosion.
Any technical change to the air cannon tank or to any pressurised
parts invalidates the CE label and operation and usage in terms of
the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EG) is no longer permitted.
3.5 Manufacturer number of the air cannon tank
The Manufacturer number of the air cannon tank is located on the
air cannon tank's nameplate. This number must be specified for
spare parts orders and/or any correspondence with Martin
Engineering or a contracted dealer.
Fig. 4: As an example
Made by
PS
BWB
358 608 bar 41358-10010-DCP
Tmax
MANUF. NO. °C V
Tmin l
°C
160227 2008
0036 K-SK 4535 Pn 15 bar

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3.6 Required Accessories
Various accessories are required for the full operational capacity of
the air cannon. These include, for example, solenoid valves, filters,
controllers, pressure gauges, ball valves, hoses, flange brackets
and nozzles and can be purchased from Martin Engineering. Refer
also to Section 9 “Part numbers” in these installation instructions.
The use of various accessories may be necessary depending on the
usage conditions. Please contact Martin Engineering or one of its
authorised contracted dealers for this.
3.7 Air cannon service life
Depending on the external usage conditions and the process
parameters, a service life of up to 10 years is possible for the
complete air cannon if all local and international pressure vessel
regulations and the required maintenance and inspection intervals
for the air cannon tank, the valves and all accessories are complied
with.
3.8 Number of load changes
The air cannon valves are designed to withstand at least 1,000,000
firing operations. Differing numbers of load changes apply for the
various pressures of the different air cannon tanks. They are
specified in the documentation of the air cannon tank manufacturer.
The numbers of load changes specified there must not necessarily
mark the end of the air cannon's service life. Also note the local
regulations for this and to what extent they differ from those of Martin
Engineering.

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3.9 Control variants
The air cannon can be operated using three different control
variants:
• Control by a manual valve:
The air cannon is fired by actuating the valve. The valve is
usually installed directly on the air cannon or in its very close
proximity. Every air cannon must be fired separately.
• Control with an electro-solenoid valve or solenoid valve
cabinet:
The air cannon can be fired by an external signal or directly on
the valve by manual actuation. The valves can be placed
directly on the air cannon or also placed centrally. Firing by an
external signal makes remote and time controlled firing
possible.
Depending on the chosen control variant, only the relevant section
of these installation instructions must be carried out.
NOTE
The air cannon tank can optionally be filled directly using a
separate filling line if filling times quicker than the standard filling
times (see technical data sheet) are required. This must not be
greater in cross-section, however, than the standard filling line;
please also note Figure 8 and follow the instructions below!
NOTE
Make certain when filling the air cannon tank directly that the flow
rate of the filling hose does not exceed the maximum blow-off
capacity of the safety valve. This is 1650 Standard L/min at 8 bar
and 1960 Standard L/min at 10 bar. If the flow rate of the filling
hose exceeds the permissible blow-off values, then it must either
be reduced or a suitably designed safety valve installed.

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4 Preparing for the installation
4.1 Before the installation
4.1.1 Required materials and tools
Any special tools required in addition to the standard tools for the
installation and maintenance of the air cannon are indicated at the
corresponding locations.
4.1.2 Preparatory measures
1. Inspect the delivery for the following conditions:
• Is the delivery complete? Does the number of pallets/
crates/containers delivered match the number on the
delivery note?
• Do all of the transport packages appear to be undamaged?
Does damage to the packaging exist which indicates
damage to the product contained inside?
2. Always record any incompleteness or transport damage
discovered in the delivery and have it confirmed by the shipper.
All damaged products must be kept for inspection.
NOTE
Perform the inspections described carefully and completely.
The shipping company is liable for any transport damage!
Please contact the shipper with any damage claims.