Sealey SB997 User Manual
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7. OPERATION
8. MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Wear approved ear, eye, hand and respiratory protection when operating the blaster.
7.1. Close all valves before connecting the air.
7.1.1. Connect the air supply as described in Section 3 to the air inlet fitting. See fig.3J.
7.1.2. Set the incoming air pressure. Do not exceed 125psi.
7.1.3. Open the Air Supply Valve (See fig.3G) and allow the tank to pressurise.
7.1.4. Open the Sand Metering Valve. See fig.4Q. Valve lever should in line with the fitting.
7.1.5. Open the Gun Supply Valve. See fig.3C.
7.2. The unit is now ready for use.
7.2.1. Fully depress the Blasting Gun lever to commence blasting.
7.2.2. Before blasting unfamiliar material, spot test to ensure that damage/pitting will not occur to the material.
7.2.3. Use even passes of the blaster to remove material such as rust, body filler or other soft materials. Do not blast in any one
area for more than a few seconds at a time.
7.3. The unit is supplied with 5 ceramic nozzles. See fig .5. Select the appropriate nozzle for the task.
7.3.1. To change the nozzle refer to section 4.4
WARNING! DO NOT use the sand blaster without a nozzle
fitted.
WARNING! Disconnect from the air supply before performing any maintenance!
WARNING! Check regularly for wear in those components that carry the air/abrasive mixture, in particular the blast hose.
8.1. Blast Hose - To inspect the blast hose and associated fittings first close the Sand Metering Valve, see fig.4Q. Wearing your protective
clothing, operate the blasting gun until only air is passing through it. Close your hand lightly around the hose and slide it along the full
length with the blasting gun closed. You should be able to feel any air leaks from the hose and associated fittings. Also, where the
internal wall of the hose has worn thin the hose will begin to blister. If any blisters or leaks from the hose are discovered the hose can
no longer be used and must be replaced immediately.
8.2. Blast Nozzles - Check for wear and replace as necessary.
8.3. Sand Outlet Fitting - The sand outlet fitting to which the blast hose is connected should also be periodically inspected for wear.
WARNING! The following items should also be checked on a regular basis.
8.4. Hoses & Clips - Replace immediately at any sign of damage.
8.5. Filler Cap Gasket - Check to ensure it provides an airtight seal.
8.6. Water Separator - Drain before use by loosening drain screw while separator is pressurised.
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
Original Language Version
SB997, SB998 Issue: 4(SP) - 09/02/15
Environmental Protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycling
centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely unserviceable dispose of it
according to local regulations.
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