Schmidt AmphiBlast 120 User manual

Bulk AmphiBlast™ 120/160CF
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
May 2019
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WARNING
1. Any person intending to operate this equipment or any person intending to be in
the vicinity during its operation must receive proper training from his/her
supervisor, employer and/or supplier. If this equipment is to be leased or rented,
the supplier must assure that the lessee or renter has received proper training
before the lessee or renter takes possession of the equipment. Consult Axxiom
Manufacturing, Inc.
2. Any person authorized to operate this equipment or any person intending to be
in the vicinity during its operation and who is not capable of reading and
understanding this manual must be fully trained regarding the Rules for Safer
Operation and all operating procedures, and must be made aware of all the
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions identified herein. Consult Axxiom
Manufacturing, Inc.
3. Do Not operate any abrasive blaster or blast equipment before reading and
completely understanding all the warnings, operating procedures and
instructions, and the Rules for Safer Operation contained in this manual.
4. Do Not operate any abrasive blaster or blast equipment without following the
Rules for Safer Operation and all the operating procedures and instructions.
Failure to properly use blast equipment could result in serious injury or death.
5. Do Not perform any maintenance on any abrasive blaster or blast equipment
while it is pressurized. Always depressurize the abrasive blaster vessel before
loading abrasive or performing any maintenance.
6. Do Not use abrasives containing free silica. Silica can cause silicosis or other
related respiratory damage. All operators must wear personal protective
equipment for all abrasive blasting operations. Observe all applicable local,
state and federal safety regulations in conjunction with airline filters and
respiratory protection. Reference OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
7. Do Not enter areas during abrasive blasting operations without breathing
protection. All personnel in the vicinity of abrasive blasting operations should
wear NIOSH approved air fed respirators, hoods or helmets.
8. Do Not modify or alter any abrasive blaster, blast equipment or controls thereof
without written consent from Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc.
9. Do Not use bleeder type deadman valves on any Schmidt® abrasive blaster. The
use of A-BEC, Clemco or a similar bleeder type deadman valve can cause
unintentional start-up without warning, which can result in serious personal
injury.
10.Do Not sell, rent, or operate abrasive blasters without remote controls. OSHA
regulations require remote controls on all blast machines. Failure to use remote
controls can cause serious injury or death to the operator(s) or other personnel
in the blasting area. Reference OSHA 29 CFR 1910.244(b).
11. Do Not repair or replace any portion of Schmidt® equipment using
components that are not Schmidt® original factory replacement parts. Use of
replacement components that are not Schmidt® original factory replacement
parts may result in equipment failure which can result in serious personal
injury and in addition will void all warranties.

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This manual contains information needed to operate and maintain a Schmidt® AmphiBlast™. Read
this entire operations and maintenance manual before using the AmphiBlast. Pay close attention to the
Rules for Safer Operation (Section 1.0), and the Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions identified.
The purpose of safety symbols and explanations are to alert operators of the possible hazards and
explain how to avoid them. The safety symbols and explanations alone do not eliminate any danger.
However, following the instructions given and taking proper accident prevention measures will greatly
lower the risk of injury to personnel. Below are the three hazard levels as used in this manual.
WHITE LETTERS with RED BACKGROUND
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
BLACK LETTERS with ORANGE BACKGROUND
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
BLACK LETTERS with YELLOW BACKGROUND
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
This manual contains terms that may be specific to the abrasive blast industry. Understanding these
terms will help operators understand the procedures and instructions given in this manual. All operators
must be familiar with the following terms and refer to them as needed while reading this manual.
Term
Definition
Pressure
Vessel
A fabricated tank (or reservoir) that is part of the abrasive blaster which is filled
with compressed air and abrasive. (Also referred to as “blast vessel” or “vessel”.)
Pressurize
To manually or automatically fill the abrasive blast vessel with compressed air.
Depressurize
To manually or automatically release all the compressed air from inside the
abrasive blast vessel. (Also referred to as “blowdown”.)
Depressurized
System
An abrasive blaster that is pressurized only when the deadman activates the blast
operation. The blaster automatically depressurizes when the deadman is released.
Pressurized
System
An abrasive blaster that is automatically pressurized when the air inlet ball valve is
opened. The blaster remains pressurized when the deadman is released.
Blowdown
To manually or automatically release all the compressed air from inside the
abrasive blast vessel. (Also referred to as “depressurize”.)
Deadman
A manually operated valve or switch that allows remote starting and stopping of the
blast operation. [Also referred to as “deadman valve” (pneumatic blast controls) or
“deadman switch” (electric blast controls.)]
Popup
An air pressure operated valve that seals the abrasive inlet at the top of the pressure
vessel. Its operation may be manual or automatic.
Abrasive
A granular substance used in an air blast operation that is the means for blasting the
surface of an object. (Also referred to as abrasive blasting media.)
Silica
The crystalline chemical compound silicon dioxide (SiO2) which can be found in
many natural abrasives and other substances. Breathing silica dust can cause
respiratory diseases such as silicosis. (Also referred to as crystalline silica)
Manual Use, Explanation of Safety Symbols, and Glossary

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Listed below are the warning decals and the corresponding hazards related to this equipment. Refer to
Figure 0.1(a) thru 0.1(c) for images of the warning decals. Refer to Figures 0.2(a) and 0.2(b) for the
locations of these warning decals on the abrasive blaster.
No.
Qty.
Part no.
Description
Hazard
1.
1
7031-000
X-Large “Schmidt”
Not Applicable
2.
3
7031-054
“Warning”
Airborne particle and
loud noise hazard.
Airborne particles and loud noise from blast
nozzle and blowdown can cause injury and
loss of hearing. Wear approved eye and ear
protection. See Section 1.0 and 3.10.
3.
3
7031-007A
“Danger”
Pressurized vessel.
Propelled objects will cause serious injury or
death. Depressurize vessel prior to performing
any maintenance. See Section 6.2.
4.
1
7031-057
“Warning”
Read manual before
using this machine.
Read and understand operator’s manual before
using this machine. Failure to follow operating
instructions could result in injury or damage to
equipment. See Section 1.0.
5.
4
7031-090
“Notice”
Threaded coupling.
Replacing the full port threaded coupling on
the Thompson Valve with another type will
result in equipment malfunction. Use the
correct part or the adapter hose provided with
the equipment
6.
1
7031-082
“Danger”
Pressurized vessel
Handway components
Propelled objects will cause serious injury or
death. Incorrect or damaged handway or
manway cover components can result in
failure. See Section 6.4.
7.
1
7034-001
7031-084
Welded “Warning” plate
or decal.
General hazard and
advisory notes.
Steel “Warning” plate welded to pressure
vessel which is a general list of required
actions to take before and during the operation
of this equipment. See Section 1.0.
8.
1
7031-017
“Inlet”
Not Applicable
9.
3
7031-087
“USPAT”
Not Applicable
10.
3
7031-088
Large “AmphiBlast”
Not Applicable
11.
2
7031-012A
“Danger”
Pressurized vessel
Propelled objects will cause serious injury or
death. Depressurize vessel before opening
closure. See Section 6.2.
12.
2
7031-070
“Safety Instructions”
Propelled objects can cause serious injury or
death. Read and understand closure operating
procedures before operating this equipment.
13.
2
7031-085
Halok®
Not Applicable
1) 7031-000 2) 7031-054
Figure 0.1(a) –Warning Decal Summary
0.0 Warning Decal Identification and Location

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3) 7031-007A 4) 7031-057
5) 7031-090 6) 7031-082
7) 7034-001 (welded) 7) 7031-084 (decal)
(Units manufactured after September 2017)
Figure 0.1(b) –Warning Decal Summary (continued)