MPORTANT INFORMATION
TORNADO Workbench
You have just received the Media Blast Tornado (pollution control) workbench. This machine was designed by
Media Blast, a company that has been building machinery since 1977. The information that follows will help
when setting up the machinery.
The Tornado Workbench is available in stand-up and sit-down models, open and semi-enclosed tops with
single and dual cartridge models. The Space Saver unit uses a pre-separator with cloth dust bag filtration.
The Tornado workbenchs have been designed for the collection of nuisance dust created by jobs involving
grinding, polishing, sanding, wire brush cleaning and more. The units are totally self-contained, eliminating
costly installation. The Tornado downdraft workbench is a portable and cost effective machine that is very easy
to operate and maintain. However, there are important issues which you should be aware:
WARNING. Because of the potential fire or explosion hazard, the manufacturer does not recommend
using the downdraft workbench for welding or spark producing applications such as grinding or sanding
of aluminum, titanium, or magnesium unless the downdraft bench is equipped with wet dust collection.
It is the responsibility of the buyer to always check the material MSDS sheets for any change or special
requirements for the collection of individual dust applications. These units are for the collection of
Nuisance Dust only and applications requiring the collection of dust must follow collection guidelines
supplied by the local Air Quality Board.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING ANY
MACHINE. Safety first is the best policy.
STANDARD BLOWER, 700 CFM… FRACTIONAL MOTOR… 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE 60 CYCLE
ELECTRICAL. Optional blower assemblies are available…always check the machine name tag for the
workbench electrical requirements. All Space Saver models include 550 cfm blower assemblies.
THREE PHASE ELECTRICAL. Check all three phase blower installations for proper blower rotation. It
is necessary during installation of any three phase single power source blower upgrade to make sure
and check for proper blower rotation. The exhaust blower will move 1/3 cfm capacity during reversed
rotation.
MACHINE OPTIONS INCLUDE ELECTRICAL CORD LOCK-OUT AND ELECTRICAL
DISCONNECT. Customer to supply electrical lockout when machine is installed if not purchased with
this option. This permits future maintainence of the machine and allows electrical lock-out.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING IS REQUIRED. Applications vary and it is the responsibility of the customer
to maintain a good housekeeping prodecure when operating this machine.
THIS MACHINE IS NOT AN ASTRAY!. No smoking at any time during the operation of this machine.
USE MBA REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS. Replacement of worn components with parts not
purchased from MBA will void the warranty. The components used by Media Blast are of the highest
quality and will provide the longest serviceable life.
REVIEW THE ENTIRE OPERATIONAL GUIDE PRIOR TO MACHINE OPERATION. Most problems
associated with the machine can be identified by simply consulting the Troubleshooting Guide.
However, if your problem cannot be found in the Troubleshooting Guide, please give us a call. Nearly
all equipment malfunction issues can be resolved over the telephone. Many times, it does not even
require the purchase of new components!
DOWNDRAFT DESIGN. Air movement is very often misunderstood. The basic design of any
downdraft bench creates airflow in a downward direction that prevents the escape of free-floating dust
particles during operation. Large heavy particles drop into the collection area when working on the
bench work grate. Small free-floating dust is directed down by the design of the top assembly.
Downdraft air movement is almost impossible without direction of airflow created by the basic top
section design of the machine.
Open tops are for general dust control and semi-enclosed tops are for accelerated dust control.
Media Blast & Abrasives, Inc.
