
Operating Instructions
BEFORE YOU BLAST
PRE-BLAST CHECK
Before each use of the Abrasive Blaster, it must be
checked to ensure it is in a safe condition to be used.
Closely examine all components of the Abrasive Blaster for
signs of excessive wear, worn out seals and hoses, or dam-
aged components. If any component of the Abrasive Blast-
er is found to be damaged or worn, it must be replaced
before blasting.
ADDING ABRASIVE
Warning: Never use an Abrasive
Blaster if any components are damaged
or worn. Damaged or worn parts must
be replaced before use.
Before lling the Abrasive Blaster, make sure the inlet valve
is closed and the pressure vessel is in a depressurized state.
Abrasive is added by pouring it into the top of the Abrasive
Blaster where the abrasive can ow through the opening
and into the pressure vessel. Do not overll the Abrasive
Blaster. Do not allow foreign materials to enter the Abrasive
Blaster.
Danger: Never reach into the opening while
lling the Abrasive Blaster. The Pop-up valve
can close causing severe injury.
Warning: Mod-U-Blast® Abrasive Blasters
may not be used with abrasives containing
silica. Never use abrasives containing silica.
Warning: Electrically conductive abrasives
may not be used with Abrasive Blasters using
Electric Remote Control Systems without
changing to sealed strain relief connectors.
Warning: Never attempt to move or trans-
port the Abrasive Blaster at more than 15mph
when it contains Abrasive.
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
Abrasive Blasters must use a Remote Control System (com-
monly known as a deadman) to start and stop abrasive
blasting. Remote Control Systems can be electric or pneu-
matic
ELECTRIC: Connect the Remote Control to the Abrasive
Blaster’s female twist-lock connector associated with the
outlet you want to blast with. Connect a 12 V DC power
source (12V Battery or Optional 120 V AC to 12 V DC con-
verter) to the Abrasive Blaster’s male twist-lock connector.
PNEUMATIC: Connect the Remote Control twinline hose to
the quick disconnect ttings associate with the outlet you
want to blast with on the Abrasive Blaster. The twinline hose
is supplied with different size ttings on each of the 2 lines
to prevent them from being connected to the Abrasive
Blaster incorrectly. Do not modify or reverse these ttings.
It is not recommended that Pneumatic Remote Control
Systems are used when the Blast Hose length will be longer
than 100 feet.
Warning: Never operate the Abrasive Blast-
er without a remote control system.
Warning: Never reverse or modify pneumat-
ic Remote Control twinline hose ttings.
Danger: Always use caution around elec-
tric sources to avoid electric shock. Do not
operate electrical remote controlled Abrasive
Blasters in wet or other hazardous environ-
ments.
CONNECTING HOSES
Before connecting hoses to the Abrasive Blaster, make sure
the Inlet Valve is closed and the compressed air supply is
shut off. Connect the hose coming from the compressed
air supply to the inlet on the Abrasive Blaster and secure
with safety clips. Connect the blast hose to the coupling on
the Metering Valve at the base of the Abrasive Blaster and
secure with safety clips or mechanics / safety wire when
using Mod-U-Blast couplings.
Warning: Always use safety devices like
clips and whip-checks (safety cables) at hose
connections.
MBM-Series Owner’s Manual
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