Panblast ZVP-PC-0075-01 User manual

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PRODUCTOPERATINGMANUAL
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AIRSTOPREMOTECONTROLHANDLE
ManualNumber:ZVP‐PC‐0075‐01
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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2. INTRODUCTION
3. INSTALLATION
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5. MAINTENANCE
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
7 ASSEMBLIES, PARTS LISTING & EXPLODED VIEW

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Panblast notice to purchasers and users
1.1.1 All products and equipment designed and
manufactured by Panblast are intended for use
by experienced users of abrasive blasting
equipment and its associated operations and
abrasive blasting media.
1.1.2 It is the responsibility of the user to:
-Determine if the equipment and abrasive
media is suitable for the users' intended use
and application.
-Familiarize themselves with any appropriate
laws, regulations and safe work practices
which may apply within the users' working
environment.
-Provide appropriate operator training and a
safe working environment including
operator protective equipment such as, but
not limited to, blasting suit, safety footwear,
protective eyewear and hearing protection.
1.1.3 Panblast Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale
apply. Contact your local Panblast office or
distributor should you require any further
information or assistance.
1.2 ! WARNING ! – READ THIS SECTION
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS
EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS.
1.2.1 Heavy metal paint, asbestos and other toxic
material dusts will cause serious lung disease or
death without the use of properly designed and
approved air supplied respiratory equipment by
blast operators and all personnel within the
work site area.
1.2.2 The compressor must have adequate output and
the plumbing between the compressor and the
point of attaching the air supply hose must have
sufficient capacity to supply the volume of air at
the pressure required
1.3 Standard safety precautions
1.3.1 Approved safety eyewear, hearing and footwear
protection should be worn at all times by the
operator and anyone else in the immediate area
that may be exposed to any hazards generated
by the abrasive blasting process.
1.3.2 Suitably approved respiratory protection should
also be worn when handling abrasive media,
abrasive refuse dust and when carrying out any
service/maintenance work where any dust may
be present.
1.3.3 Any work performed on electrical wiring or
components must only be carried out by
suitably qualified and registered electrical
trades’ personnel.
1.3.4 Under no circumstances should any safety
interlocks or features be altered or disabled in
any way.
1.3.5 All equipment must be isolated from the
compressed air supply and electrical power
source prior to any service or maintenance work
being carried out.
1.3.6 All care must be taken by the operator when
lifting or moving equipment or components in
order to prevent injury. Pressure blast pots must
always be emptied of abrasive media before any
attempt is made to move them.
1.3.7 Any modification of the equipment or use of
non genuine PanBlast™ replacement parts will
void warranty.
1.3.8 Always check the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) on the abrasive being used to ensure
that it is free of harmful substances, in
particular, free silica, cyanide, arsenic or lead.
1.3.9 Test the surface to be blasted for harmful
substances, taking the appropriate measures to
ensure the safety of the operator and others.
1.3.10 The operator should carry out a daily inspection
before start up of all wearing and safety items
to ensure that they are in correct operating
order. In particular check all blast hose
couplings and nozzle holders, ensuring that all
couplings have engaged correctly, the safety
locking pins are fitted and in good order. Always
install safety whip check cables at every
connection. Ensure that the blast nozzle has
been securely screwed into the nozzle holder
and the nozzle holder has been secured to the
blast hose correctly and all screws are engaged.
NOTE: UNDER OSHA 1915:34(C)(1)(IV) DEAD
MAN CONTROL. A DEADMAN CONTROL
DEVICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE NOZZLE
END OF THE BLAST HOSE EITHER TO PROVIDE
DIRECT CUTOFF OR TO SIGNAL THE POT
TENDER BY MEANS OF A VISUAL AND
AUDIBLE SIGNAL TO CUT OFF THE FLOW, IN
THE EVENT THE BLASTER LOSES CONTROL OF
THE HOSE. THE BLAST POT TENDER SHALL BE
AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO RESPOND
IMMEDIATELY TO THE SIGNAL.
2.0 INTRODUCTION
! WARNING ! THE COMPRESSED AIR SOURCE
MUST BE ISOLATED BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY INSTALLATION WORK. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
2.1 Scope. These instructions cover the installation,
operation and maintenance of the PanBlast™
AirStop Pneumatic Remote Control Handle which
is available in both BSP and NPT configurations.
2.2 Application. The PanBlast™ AirStop Pneumatic
Remote Control Handle is a spool type plunger
valve deadman handle used for the remote
control of abrasive blast pots. When operated it
supplies a pneumatic signal to the blast pot
remote control system which then activates the
blasting process.
2.3 It can be used with the PanBlast™ range of
remote control valve systems such as the UniFlo,
Helix, Sola, Kombi, Kombi II Tandem valve
systems.
3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 Attach the PanBlast™ AirStop remote handle to
the blast hose behind the nozzle holder using
robust bands or strapping, trim any excess after
fixing the remote handle so that they don’t
catch or interfere with the operator during the
abrasive blasting process.

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3.2 Connect the twinline hose swivel end fittings to
the remote control handle ensuring that the
supply line is connected to the inlet port and the
return signal line is connected to the outlet port.
! WARNING ! – INCORRECT CONNECTION OF
THE TWINLINE HOSE FITTINGS TO THE
REMOTE CONTROL HANDLE OR REMOTE
CONTROL VALVE MAY CAUSE PREMATURE
PRESSURIZATION OF THE BLAST POT SYSTEM
RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
3.3 The twinline hose should be strapped to the
blast hose at one (1) metre intervals.
3.4 Connect the two end fittings to the blast pot
remote control valve at the blast pot via the
quick connect fittings supplied on the twinline
hose assembly and the corresponding fittings
on the blast pot remote control valve.
! WARNING ! – NEVER EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE OF 150PSI
(10.4BAR), AS THIS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTION
! WARNING ! – READ THIS SECTION
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS
EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS.
4.1 The PanBlast™ AirStop Pneumatic Remote
Control Handle is a spool type plunger valve
deadman handle. When the handle lever is in the
“up” or un-activated position, the air supply
from the blast pot supply is closed off at the
handle and the signal line to the blast pot
remote control system is open to exhaust at the
handle. When the handle lever is “depressed” or
in the activated position, the plunger directs air
from the inlet port to the outlet port supplying a
return signal to the blast pot remote control
valve activating the blast pot and initializing the
abrasive blasting process.
4.2 Before pressurizing the system, check the
operation of the remote handle, is the deadman
safety button operational, does it spring to the
“OUT” position on releasing of the lever handle,
is the lever handle free in its action, ensure that
it does not “stick” in the activated “IN” position.
4.3 Connect the blast pot to an air supply that is
adequate for the application, check the blast
nozzle air requirement and the minimum air
pressure required to operate the remote control
valve.
4.4 Ensure that the mini ball valve or pet cock on
the remote control valve has been closed.
4.5 After following all start up procedures as
detailed in the abrasive blast pot manual, press
the safety button in on the AirStop handle, hold
this button in and depress the lever handle. This
will send a signal to the remote control valve at
the blast pot and initiate the blasting process.
Blasting will begin within a few seconds.
4.6 To stop blasting, release the lever handle, the
safety button will spring out preventing the
lever handle from being depressed, blasting will
cease within 2-3 seconds.
! WARNING ! THE LEVER MUST NEVER BE
WIRED OR BANDED DOWN PERMANENTLY AS
THIS MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE
ACTIVATION OF THE BLAST POT SYSTEM
THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
5.0 MAINTENANCE
! WARNING ! THE COMPRESSED AIR SOURCE
MUST BE ISOLATED BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE WORK. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
5.1 Check the operation of the safety button and
lever handle on a regular basis, clean as
required.
5.2 Ensure that the plunger sleeve O-rings are in
good condition and that the plunger plug is
located correctly on the plunger.
5.3 Replace any broken or faulty components
immediately.
5.4 Ensure that the handle strapping is in good
order, replace as required.
6.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM PROBABLE SOLUTION
Ensure that the “safety” mini ball
valve or pet cock on the remote
control valve has been closed.
Open the “safety” mini ball valve or
pet cock on the pressure blast
machine remote control valve,
depress the lever handle, and check
if there is air from the “safety” mini
ball valve or pet cock. If not, check
for air supply to and from the
AirStop remote handle for air leaks
or blockages.
The lever is
depressed but the
remote control
valve does not
activate.
Check that the lever is depressing
the plunger adequately.
Check that the lever handle is free
in its action and not catching on
the “safety lock-out” button. Ensure
that the inside of the lever handle
is free of burrs and edges and that
the “safety lock-out” is also free of
burrs on the outer edge. Replace if
required.
The lever does not
pop up when
released.
Check that the lever hinge pin is
not jammed due to intrusion of
abrasive particles and/or dust.
The “safety lock-
out” button does
not spring back to
the “safety lock-
out” position.
Check that the “safety lock-out”
button has not seized in the
remote control handle body
housing, or has not been damaged
it should always be free in its
action.
The system starts
up as soon as the
compressed air is
turned on without
the lever handle
depressed.
Check that the twinline hose is
connected correctly, i.e. the “live”
supply line is connected to the
correct inlet port and the return
signal line to the correct outlet
port.

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7.0 ASSEMBLIES, PARTS LISTING & EXPLODED VIEW
7.1 AirStop BSP Pneumatic Control Handle Assembly
Stock Code Description Weight
BAC-RC-PB-0084 Airstop Pneumatic Control Handle 0.28Kg (0.62lbs)
7.1.1 AirStop BSP Pneumatic Control Handle Parts Listing
Item Stock Code Description Qty
1 YAC-RC-PB-0048 Lever 1
2 YAC-RC-PB-0049 Body 1
3 YAC-RC-PB-0050 Plunger Plug 2
4 YAC-RC-PB-0051 Hinge Pin 1
5 YAC-FN-0352-00 Screw 1
6 YAC-RC-PB-0053 Button 1
7 YAC-RC-PB-0054 Spring 1
8 YAC-FN-PB-0164 Screw 1
9 YAC-FN-PB-0048 Flat Washer 1
10 YAC-RC-PB-0087 Nipple – Un-Restricted 2
11 YAC-RC-PB-0056 Plunger Sleeve 1
12 YAC-RC-PB-0057 Plunger 1
13 YAC-BS-PB-0013 O-Ring 2
7.1.2 AirStop BSP/NPT Pneumatic Control Handle Service Kits
Stock Code Description
BAC-RC-PB-0093 Airstop Service Kit - Includes Items 3(2 off), 5, 7, 8, 11, 12 , 13(2 off)

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7.1.3 AirStop BSP Pneumatic Control Handle Exploded View
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7.2 AirStop NPT Pneumatic Control Handle Assembly
Stock Code Description Weight
BAC-RC-PB-0180 Airstop NPT Pneumatic Control Handle 0.25Kg (0.55lbs)
7.2.1 AirStop NPT Pneumatic Control Handle Parts Listing
Item Stock Code Description Qty
1 YAC-RC-PB-0048 Lever 1
2 YAC-RC-PB-0181 Body 1
3 YAC-RC-PB-0050 Plunger Plug 2
4 YAC-RC-PB-0051 Hinge Pin 1
5 YAC-FN-0352-00 Screw 1
6 YAC-RC-PB-0053 Button 1
7 YAC-RC-PB-0054 Spring 1
8 YAC-FN-PB-0164 Screw 1
9 YAC-FN-PB-0048 Flat Washer 1
10 YAC-RC-PB-0175 Nipple - NPT 1
11 YAC-RC-0611-00 Nipple – NPT/NPSM 1
12 YAC-RC-PB-0056 Plunger Sleeve 1
13 YAC-RC-PB-0057 Plunger 1
14 YAC-BS-PB-0013 O-Ring 2
7.2.2 AirStop BSP/NPT Pneumatic Control Handle Service Kits
Stock Code Description
BAC-RC-PB-0093 Airstop Service Kit - Includes Items 3(2 off), 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14(2 off)

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7.2.3 AirStop NPT Pneumatic Control Handle Exploded View
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