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MODEL G0708 24" x 48" BLAST CABINET OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.
SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages.
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Additional Safety for Blast Cabinets 5. WORK AREA SAFETY. PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. 6. MAINTAINING COMPONENTS. SAFE MEDIA BLASTING. 8. CORRECT LIGHTING. 2. LEAVING THE AREA. 9. LOADING & UNLOADING. 3. MAINTAINING MACHINE. 10. SAFE MAINTENANCE. 4. SAFE ENVIRONMENT. 11. SAFE MEDIA BLASTING. No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Power Connection Device 110V Operation Figure Serious personal injury could occur if you GROUNDED 5-15 RECEPTACLE connect the machine to power before com- pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power until instructed later in this manual.
SECTION 3: SETUP Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- al to become familiar with Description the controls and opera- tions before starting the machine! Wear safety goggles dur- ing the entire setup pro- cess! Unpacking This machine and its com-...
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Inventory Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the packaging materials carefully. Occasionally we pre-install certain components for shipping purposes. Box 1: (Figure 3) Figure 2. SUFFOCATION HAZARD! Immediately discard all plas- tic bags and packing materi- als to eliminate choking/suf-...
Site Considerations Weight Load Physical Environment Machine Data Sheet Space Allocation Electrical Installation See below for required space allocation. Lighting Children or untrained people may be seriously injured by this machine. Only install in an access restricted location. Figure 3.
Using Machine Mounts Mounting to Shop Figure 5 Floor Bolting to Concrete Floors Figure 4 Figure 5 NOTICE We strongly recommend securing your machine to the floor if it is hardwired to the power source. Consult with your electrician to ensure compliance with local codes. Figure 4 NOTICE Anchor studs are stronger and more per-...
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Air Supply Setup System Diagram Page 39...
Test Run Troubleshooting Page 30 Before starting the machine, make sure you have performed the preceding assembly and adjustment instructions, and you have read through the rest of the manual and are familiar with the various functions and safety features on this machine. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or even death! To test run the machine:...
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Note: If after this test, the regulator gauge needle drops more than a few PSI when you press the foot pedal, verify that the air supply is not restricted. If setup correctly, the blast gun media suction tube should draw 15-17 inches of mercury on a manometer.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of train- ing.
Basic Operation Figure 19 Page To use the blast cabinet: Maintenance Page 29 Pre- Use Overview Page 20 PUT ON safety goggles and a respirator. Figure 19. Page 25 Note: It is very important to maintain concentricity of the tip orifice as it wears. To Note: Loading just enough media for the job at do this you must rotate the media blasting tip hand will help you prevent over-using or having...
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Figure 23 Figure 21 Typically this is a trial-and-error process, but a good range to start at is between 60 and 80 PSI. Troubleshooting Page Figure 23. Figure 24 Figure 21. Figure 22 Figure 24. Figure 22.
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Figure 25 Note: If the gun or metering valve begins to clog or becomes completely clogged during use, cover the hole in the blast tip tightly, and pull the gun trigger. Air pressure will be then diverted back through the media suction piping and usually blow out the clog.
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Blasting Media Grizzly Blasting Media Part Numbers G6535: Media Cost vs. Productivity G6536: G6537: G6538: Aluminum Oxide (8.5-9) Silicon Carbide (9-9.5) Maximizing Media Life Sand Type Media (6-7)
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Steel Type Media —Crushed Glass (5.5) —Steel Grit (8-9) —Garnet (6.5-7.5): —Steel Shot (6-7.5) Slag Media —Copper Slag (7-8): Glass and Garnet Type Media —Glass Beads (5.5): —Coal Slag (6-7):...
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Cleaning Schedule GROUND 5-15 RECEP Always disconnect power Wear safety goggles and a respirator when and the air supply to the cleaning the cabinet or the filter. Failure to machine before perform- comply can cause serious personal injury. 5-15 PLUG ing maintenance.
SECTION 7: SERVICE Troubleshooting Operation Page 25 Page 22...
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Motor and Electrical Page Filter Replacement Wear safety goggles and a respirator when cleaning the cabinet or the filter. Failure to comply can cause serious personal injury. Figure 31. To replace the filter: Figure 31 Figure 31...
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Motor Brush Figure 33 Replacement Tools Needed Figure 33. To replace the brushes: Figure 34 Figure 32 Figure 34. Figure 32. Figure 32...
SECTION 8: WIRING Wiring Safety Instructions SHOCK HAZARD. WIRE/COMPONENT DAMAGE. MOTOR WIRING. MODIFICATIONS. CAPACITORS/INVERTERS. WIRE CONNECTIONS. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com.
Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION P0708001 RIGHT DOOR 39-9 P0708039-9 CANISTER PLUNGER W/SPRING P0708002 LEFT DOOR 39-10 P0708039-10 DOOR P0708003 DOOR LEVER P0708040 RUBBER EDGE SEAL P0708004 BLAST GUN ASSEMBLY P0708041 FOOT VALVE P0708004-1 BLAST GUN BODY P0708042 VALVE PLUG P0708004-2...
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MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine again. Contact Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com to order new labels.
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