Use and Care Manual

40402 & 40403 Assembly Instructions
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PROBLEM/CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Surging of blast flow:
Air pressure too low Check pressure gauge on air compressor
Excessive media consumption:
Air pressure too low Check pressure gauge on air compressor
Clogging and plugging of blast flow:
Debris in media Purge and screen
Media size too large Use smaller grit size
Nozzle plugs Use larger nozzle and correct
Wet media Dry media, drain water from air
Moisture in abrasive media:
Wet media Change or use dry media
Water in air Drain water from air lines
Humid weather:
Moderate humidity Keep media as dry as possible
Moderate humidity Use drier or moisture separator
High humidity Avoid that period of use if possible
Overtaxed Compressor:
Compressor too small Restrict time used
Nozzle size too large Use smaller size
Too many leaks in plumbing Seal and tighten plumbing
Holes in abrasive hose Replace hose
Air filter on compressor plugged Clean or replace filter
Lack of air pressure:
Compressor too small Use smaller nozzle
Supply valves not on full position Open valves
Nozzle size too large Use smaller size
Leaks in plumbing Seal and tighten plumbing
Holes in abrasive hose Replace hose
Air filter on compressor plugged Clean or replace filter
Lack of abrasive flow:
Blaster empty Fill cabinet
Moisture in media Dry media
Not enough air pressure Check system
Abrasive hose kinked Straighten hose
Debris in media Clean or screen media