Use and Care Manual

SB40 40 Lb Capacity Portable Soda Blaster Assembly & Operating Instructions
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Work Piece and Work Area Set Up
Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent
distraction and injury.
Route the air hose along a safe path to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the air
hose to possible damage. The air hose must be long enough to reach the work area with enough extra length to
allow free movement while working. Secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps (not included) to prevent
movement while working.
There must not be hazardous objects (such as utility lines or foreign objects) nearby that will present a hazard
while working. There will be considerable excess blasting medium left in the work area. Contain it and clean it up.
General Operating Instructions
WARNING: Do not hold the work piece in hand while blasting it. You may seriously injure yourself.
If possible, place the work piece inside a sandblast cabinet. Otherwise, isolate the work piece to make
sure no damage can occur to nearby walls, tools, personal property, etc.
Make sure bystanders are completely clear of the work area before beginning work.
Turn the Air Input Valve at the Air Pressure Regulator to the ON position (aligned with the line).
Grip the Media Outlet Hose and Ceramic Nozzle firmly. Rotate the Media Release Valve of the Media Regulator
clockwise to release the media.
NOTE: The flow rate of the media may be irregular when first started. Provided the media is dry, the flow rate will
normalize in approximately one minute.
Spray the soda media onto the work material, moving the gun from side to side. Adjust Media Flow Control Knob to
increase or decrease the media flow rate.
Adjust the Air Pressure Regulator to trim the total air flow and pressure at the Ceramic Nozzle. Do not set the
pressure higher than 90 PSI.
If the Soda Blaster requires more force to accomplish the task, verify that the Soda Blaster receives sufficient,
unobstructed airflow (CFM) and increase the pressure (PSI) output of the regulator up to the maximum air pressure
rating of this Soda Blaster.
CAUTION! To prevent Soda Blaster and accessoryfailure, resulting in injury: Do not exceed the Soda Blaster’s
maximum air pressure rating.If the Soda Blaster still does not have sufficient force at maximum pressure and
sufficient airflow, then a larger Soda Blaster may be required.
If excessive air pressure is used, or Media Regulator becomes clogged, the Safety Valve may open, releasing air
pressure. Shut OFF Air Input Valve. Adjust Air Pressure Regulator to below 90 PSI. Turn the Air Input Valve back
on. If the problem happens again, detach the air supply and clean out the Media Regulator and Media Outlet Hose.
To prevent accidents, turn off the Soda Blaster, detach the air supply, safely discharge any residual air pressure in
the Soda Blaster, and turn the switch to its off position after use. Clean external surfaces of the Soda Blaster with
clean, dry cloth. Then store the Soda Blaster indoors out of children’s reach.
When work is completed, turn off the air pressure supply. Clean up all materials and store your Soda Blaster safely
and securely.