40 LB. PRESSURIZED SANDBLASTER ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. / Camarillo, CA 93011 Copyright © 1997 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SPECIFICATIONS Capacity: Working Pressure Delivery Rate Overall Dimensions Weight: 40 lbs. 60-125 PSI 6-25 CFM 33.5" x 18.75" x 13" 57 lbs. SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need the manual for the safety warnings and cautions, assembly instructions, operating procedures, maintenance procedures, trouble shooting, parts list, and diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep both this manual and your invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
9. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER CORD. Do not yank compressor’s cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. Do not carry tools by the cord. 10. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or across running machines. 11. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect compressor’s cord periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized technician.
22. MAINTAIN CORRECT AIR PRESSURE WHENEVER WORKING. Do not allow pressure to exceed 125 PSI. If the safety valve does not release excess air pressure, stop all work and use the air compressor to release pressure in the tank. Do not attempt any repairs to the Sandblaster until its gauge reads “0”. AIR/SAND SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Hose ID 3/8" 3/8" 1/2" 1/2" Hose Length 50 ft. 25 ft. 50 ft. 25 ft. Nozzle ID 0.1" 0.125" 0.15" 0.175" Compressor HP 2 4 7 10 CFM @ 125 PSI 6 12 20 25 Sand Use Per Hour 60 lbs.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: Use Teflon® Pipe Tape on all threaded joints. Make sure all joints are securely tighten. Intake Manifold Refer to Figure 1. Step1: Get out the INTAKE MANIFOLD (#14), PRESSURE GAUGE (#15), BRASS THROTTLING VALVE (#18A), 3/8" 1/4" NIPPLE CONNECTOR (#20), and JOINT PIPE (#13). Step2: Attach the PRESSURE GAUGE to the top of the INTAKE MANIFOLD. Turn PRESSURE GAUGE so that it’s face is over the lower side hold of the INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Water Trap Refer to Figure 2. Male/Female Adapter (#19) Nipple Connector (#16) Brass Air Supply Valve (#18) Water Trap (#17) Figure 2 — Water Trap Assembly Step1: Get out the WATER TRAP (#17), two 3/8" NIPPLE CONNECTORS (#16), the BRASS AIR SUPPLY VALVE (#18), and the MALE/FEMALE ADAPTER (#19). Step2: Attach the 3/8" NIPPLE CONNECTORS to either side of the WATER TRAP. Step3: On the top of the WATER TRAP is an arrow.
Sand Control Valve Refer to Figure 3. Step1: Get out the TANK (#1), the SAND CONTROL VALVE (#18B), two NIPPLE CONNECTORS (#16), and the SAND OUTLET MANIFOLD (#22). Tank (#1) Step2: Attach one of the NIPPLE CONNECTORS to the bottom of the TANK (#1). Sand Control Valve (#18B) Step3: Attach the SAND CONTROL VALVE to the other end of the NIPPLE CONNECTOR. Sand Outlet Manifold (#22) Nipple Connector Step4: Attach the other NIPPLE CONNECTOR (#16) to the other end of the SAND CONTROL VALVE.
Step5:Attach the HOSE ADAPTER to the other end of the STEEL SHUT OFF VALVE. Sand Control Valve/ Nozzle Shut Off Valve Refer to Figure 5. Sand Hose Sand Control Valve Assembly Hose Clamp (#23) Nozzle Shut Off Valve Assembly Figure 5 — Sand Control Valve / Shut Off Valve Assembly Step1: Get out the Sand Control Valve & Nozzle Shut Off Valve Assemblies, the SAND HOSE (#24), and the two HOSE CLAMPS (#23). Step2: Slide the HOSE CLAMPS over either side of the SAND HOSE. Do not tighten yet.
Top Assembly Refer to Figure 6. Nipple Connector (#16) Joint Pipe (#13) Air Cap (#12) Gasket (#11) Tank (#1) Nipple Connector (#16) Air Hose (#21) Figure 6 — Top Assembly Step1: Get the Intake Valve Assembly, the Water Trap Assembly, the Tank Assembly, the TANK CAP (#12), the O-RING (#11), and the AIR HOSE (#21). Step2: Attach the Water Trap Assembly’s NIPPLE CONNECTOR (#16) to the upper side INTAKE MANIFOLD (#14). Step3: Attach the JOINT PIPE (#13) to the upper side port of the TANK (#1).
Handle Bars Refer to Figure 7. Right Handle (#6-R) Handle Grip (#7) Handle Bar Left Handle (#6) (#6-L) Screw (#8) Washer (#31) Nut (#9) Figure 7 — Handle Bar Assembly Step1: Get out the two HANDLE BARS (#6), the two HANDLE GRIPS (#5), the four SCREWS (#8), four NUTS (#9), and four WASHERS (#31). Step2: Slide the HANDLE GRIPS onto the HANDLE BARS. Step3: Attach both HANDLE BARS to the TANK (#1) using the four SCREWS, NUTS, and WASHERS.
Wheels and Foot See Figure 8. 3 2 3 5 2 4 3 Figure 8 - Wheel and Foot Attachment Step 1: Get out the two WHEELS (#2), the three COTTER PINS (#3), the FOOT (#4) and the AXLE (#5). Step 2: Attach the FOOT to the TANK (#1) using one of the COTTER PINS. Step 3: Attach one of the WHEELS to the AXLE using one of the COTTER PINS. Step 4: Slide the AXLE through the hole in the bottom of the two HANDLE BARS (#6). Step 5: Attach the other WHEEL to the AXLE using the remaining COTTER PINS.
OPERATIONS Loading Abrasives Warning! Always wear your hood, dust mask, and heavy-duty canvas Step 2: Close the AIR SUPPLY VALVE (#18) by turning it to gloves when operating the the horizontal position. Sand Blaster. Step 1: Check to insure the abrasives are dry and clean so that they do not clog the unit. Step 3: Open the NOZZLE SHUT OFF VALVE (#18C) by turning it to the vertical position. Step 4: Make sure the PRESSURE GAUGE (#15) reads “0”. Step 5: Remove the TANK CAP (#12).
MAINTENANCE 1. Pay particular attention to the SAND HOSE (#24), the NOZZLE SHUT OFF VALVE (#18C), and the NOZZLES (#27A-D) as they will wear out much more quickly than the other pieces. 2. The SAND HOSE needs replacing when it’s side walls develop leaks or show blisters in the surface. Do not use if any of these problems are present.
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