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Graco Geo Blaster GB400 Operation And Parts

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Operation and Parts
Geo Blaster
Abrasive Blast System
Abrasive blast system for coating removal and surface preparation.
For professional use only.
Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual and
in related manuals. Save all instructions.
150 psi (1.03 MPa, 10.3 bar) Maximum Working Pressure
See page 3 for model information.
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3A4167C
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  • Page 1 Operation and Parts ® Geo Blaster 3A4167C Abrasive Blast System Abrasive blast system for coating removal and surface preparation. For professional use only. Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations. Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual and in related manuals.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GB1200 ....... 52 Graco Extended Warranty for Geo Blaster Components ......54...

  • Page 3: Models

    Models Models Maximum Working Pressure Model psi (MPa, bar) Description GB400 150 psi (1.03 MPa, 10.3 bar) 4.5 cubic foot pot GB600 150 psi (1.03 MPa, 10.3 bar) 6.5 cubic foot pot GB1200 150 psi (1.03 MPa, 10.3 bar) Two 6.5 cubic foot pots Related Manuals Manual No.

  • Page 4: Warnings

    Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama- tion point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
  • Page 5 Warnings WARNING WARNING WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help pre- vent fire and explosion: • Use equipment only in well ventilated area. • Abrasive material exiting the blast nozzle can generate sparks. When flammable liquids are used near the blast nozzle or for flushing or cleaning, keep the blast nozzle at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from explosive vapors.

  • Page 6: Component Identification

    Component Identification Component Identification Geo Blaster Components Water Tank Blast Pot Control Panel Frame . 1: Geo Blaster (Model GB400 Shown) 3A4167C...

  • Page 7: Panel Controls

    Component Identification Panel Controls Blast Pressure Gauge Abrasive Dose Blast Pressure Regulator Selector Valve Pot Pressure Gauge Supply Air Pressure Gauge Pot Pressure Regulator E-stop Water Dose . 2: Control Panel Controls 3A4167C...

  • Page 8: Manual Valves

    Component Identification Manual Valves Dump Valve Abrasive Valve Rinse Valve Water Tank Drain Valve . 3: Manually Operated Valves 3A4167C...

  • Page 9: Water Tank Components

    Component Identification Water Tank Components NOTE: For additional water tank components, see “Water Valve and Filter Components” on page 39, “Water Tank and Blast Pot Components” on page 41, Fill Cap Water Level Indicator and “Water Pump Components” on page 42. .

  • Page 10: Pressure Relief Procedure

    Pressure Relief Procedure Pressure Relief Procedure Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this symbol. This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is manually relieved. To help prevent serious injury from pressurized fluid, such as splashing fluid, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when instructed. 1.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Operation Important Note • Make sure the blast hose is laid out as straight as possible between the equipment and the work site. To prevent freezing, this equipment is shipped from the (A coiled blast hose will uncoil under pressure.) factory with blue windshield washer fluid inside the sys- tem.

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Equipment

    Operation Setting Up the Equipment 4. Connect blast hose, hose restraints, control hoses and coupler pins. 1. Shut the water tank drain valve (Q). Fill tank with water or connect to water supply. NOTICE Be sure the tank does not run dry during blasting, as this will damage the water pump.
  • Page 13 Operation 9. Open the pot dump valve (N). 13. Slowly increase pot pressure using pot pressure regulator (H) until water pump engages. Fill pot with water until the water level is above the pop up seal. 10. Add 10 gallons (30 liters) of fresh water to the pot. Add abrasive material: •...
  • Page 14 Operation 16. When the automatic vent valve stops bleeding air, 19. Open abrasive valve (P). increase pot pressure to at least 20 psi higher than desired blast pressure. 20. Engage blast control switch and adjust blast pres- sure as needed. 17.

  • Page 15: Refilling The Blast Pot

    Operation Refilling the Blast Pot 4. Fill blast pot with abrasive material. Drain off excess water through dump valve (N), allowing abrasive to displace water. 1. Push E-stop (M) down. 5. Close dump valve (N) and refill blast pot with water until water level is above pop up seal.
  • Page 16 Operation 7. Turn selector valve (K) to Pressurize Pot. Allow 9. Pull E-stop (M) up. automatic vent valve to bleed out air, and allow pot pressure to build back up. 10. The system is now ready to blast. 8. Turn selector valve (K) to Blast. 3A4167C...

  • Page 17: Wash Down

    Operation Wash Down 4. To resume blasting, turn selector valve (K) back to Blast and open the abrasive valve (P). 1. Close the abrasive valve (P). 5. To blow down substrate with air only, turn selector valve (K) to Off and close abrasive valve (P). 2.

  • Page 18: Shutdown

    Operation Shutdown 1. When you have finished blasting, perform wash until all of the abrasive is flushed from the blast hose. See “Wash Down” on page 17. 2. Turn the selector valve (K) to OFF, and with the abrasive valve (P) closed, continue to blast until water is cleared from the hose.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Air supply is inadequate. Make sure the air inlet pressure Blast pot will not properly pressurize gauge reads 100-150 psi (6.8–10 bar, 0.68–1.0 MPa). If the gauge does not read 100–150 psi, check the air com- pressor for proper setup.
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No abrasive flows from the nozzle Blast pot does not have a sufficient See “Refilling the Blast Pot” on page during blast mode amount of abrasive. System is not properly set up. See “Setting Up the Equipment” on page 12.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No blast air flow when the blast con- Inadequate air supply. Make sure the air inlet pressure trol switch is engaged. The water gauge reads 100-150 psi (6.8–10 bar, pump does not cycle while the blast 0.68–1.0 MPa).
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The blast spray pattern is irregular Remove the nozzle and clear any for- Nozzle is blocked. eign obstruction. Make sure the air inlet pressure Inadequate air supply. gauge reads 100-150 psi (6.8–10 bar, 0.68–1.0 MPa). If the gauge does not read 100–150 psi, check the air com- pressor for proper setup.

  • Page 23: Parts

    Parts Parts Geo Blaster ◆ Item not shown. Ref. Part Description Qty. ▲ Replacement Danger and Warning labels, tags, and TANK, Geo cards are available at no cost. 3.5 CU.FT. 150 PSI 6.5 CU.FT. 150 PSI FRAME SS 400 Frame SS 600 Frame SS1200 Frame BOX, control, stainless steel (see...

  • Page 24: Control Panel Interior

    Parts Control Panel Interior Ref. Description Ref. Description “Control Panel Components - upper right” on page See “Control Panel Components - upper left” on page 25. “Control Panel Components - rear” on page 33. “Control Panel Components - lower left” on page “Control Panel Components - lower right”...

  • Page 25: Control Panel Components - Upper Left

    Parts Control Panel Components - upper left 3A4167C...
  • Page 26 Parts Control Panel - Upper Left Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. 16N177 COUPLING, pipe anchor, 3/8 in. GAUGE, 0-160 psi 2.5 1/4 CBM LF 110336 COUPLING, pipe, 1/4 x 1/4 in. CLAMP, u-bolt, for 2.5 in. CBM 516010 ELBOW, pipe, 90 union, 1/4, sst MSC # 84426162 CONNECTOR, male, 5/16 T x 1/4 MSC # 45408333 ELBOW, union, 3/8 T x 3/8 npt...

  • Page 27: Control Panel Components - Lower Left

    Parts Control Panel Components - lower left 3A4167C...
  • Page 28 Parts Control Panel - Lower Left Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. 17M858 VALVE, ball, 5-way, 1/2 in. npt 19◆ 103778 PLUG, hex head, pipe countersink Fastenal ELBOW, union, 5/16 T x 3/8 npt #441056-131280 502265 BUSHIING, pipe, 1/2 x 3/8 in. MSC # 84424324 SWIVEL, male, tee, 3/8 T x 3/8 npt MSC # 84425883 BULKHEAD, 5/16 in.

  • Page 29: Control Panel Components - Lower Right

    Parts Control Panel Components - lower right 3A4167C...
  • Page 30 Parts Control Panel - Lower Right Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. Motion Industries NIPPLE, 1-1/4 npt x 1 in., barb # 00354942 combo 128642 CLAMPS, heavy duty steel 17F811 HOSE, 4-ply, 1 in. ID, 10.5 in. cut 17F814 VALVE, pinch Motion Industries NIPPLE, combination, 1 in.

  • Page 31: Control Panel Components - Upper Right

    Parts Control Panel Components - upper right (Rear View of Item 48) 3A4167C...
  • Page 32 Parts Control Panel - Upper Right Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. MSC # 45408333 ELBOW, union, 3/8 T x 3/8 npt CLAMP, u-bolt, for 2.5 in. CBM GAUGE, 0-160 psi 2.5 1/4 CBM LF 110336 COUPLING, pipe, 1/4 x 1/4 in., sst MSC # 45408291 ELBOW, union, 5/16 T x 1/4 npt 123390 COUPLING, bulkhead, 1/4 in.

  • Page 33: Control Panel Components - Rear

    Parts Control Panel Components - rear 3A4167C...
  • Page 34 Parts Control Panel - Rear Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. 17M852 RELAY, air, remote, 5/2 1/4 in. MSC # 84426170 CONNECTOR, male, 5/16 T x 3/8 McMaster MANIFOLD, 4-port, wide space, 5469K123 1/4 in. MSC # 45408333 ELBOW, union, 3/8 T x 3/8 npt Motion Industries SEPARATOR, water # 02850435...

  • Page 35: Water Valve And Pressure Relief Valve Components

    Parts Water Valve and Pressure Relief Valve Components 3A4167C...
  • Page 36 Parts Water Valve and Pressure Relief Valve Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. 110191 CROSS, ss MSC # 36903185 NIPPLE, pipe close, 1/4 npt 513299 BUSHING, hex, 316 ss 113606 TEE, 316 ss, 1 in. 503857 NIPPLE, pipe close, 1 in. 17L312 VALVE, ball, sst, economy, 1 in.

  • Page 37: Air Valve Components

    Parts Air Valve Components 3A4167C...
  • Page 38 Parts Air Valve Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. EQ1931 ADAPTER, Cam-Lock, 1-1/4 in, male MSC 48492151 ADAPTER, Cam-Lock, 1-1/4 in, female 17F817 VALVE, check, inline, 8 mm EQ1564 TEE, stainless, 1-1/4 in. Motion Industries NIPPLE, 1-1/4 npt x 1 in., barb # 00354942 combo 128642...

  • Page 39: Water Valve And Filter Components

    Parts Water Valve and Filter Components 3A4167C...
  • Page 40 Parts Water Valve and Filter Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. MSC # 02204410 NIPPLE, pipe close, 3/4 in. 113833 TEE, 316 ss, 3/4 in. 129903 VALVE, ball, economy, 3/4 in. MSC # 55539068 BARB, hose to 3/4 in. npt 17F819 FILTER, water McMaster...

  • Page 41: Water Tank And Blast Pot Components

    Parts Water Tank and Blast Pot Components Water Tank and Blast Pot Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. MSC # 03211406 BREATHER, filter, tank cap (Cross Hydraulics # TR-2) MSC # 45408333 ELBOW, union, 3/8 T x 3/8 npt Grainger # 4A821 VENT, auto, 1/4 in. 3A4167C...

  • Page 42: Water Pump Components

    Parts Water Pump Components 3A4167C...
  • Page 43 107 MSC # 56048531 TEE, union, pipe, brass, 3/8 in. 108 126109 BUSHING, pipe, 3/8 x 1/4 in. 109 125967 VALVE, relief, 200 psi, 1/4 npt † Replace with Graco Pump Retrofit Kit. (See “Accessories and Kits” on page 44.) 3A4167C...

  • Page 44: Accessories And Kits

    Accessories and Kits Accessories and Kits NOTE: If purchasing Graco blast hose or controls, the blast hose retrofit kit and new nozzles may be neces- sary. Blast Hoses with Control Hose/Cables ATEX Part Blast Control Coupler 1 Coupler 2 Length...
  • Page 45 Pump repair, lower 17L310 O-Ring, Pop-up 17D790 Gasket, Hand-way 17K051 Pinch hose replacement kit 17J332 Abrasive Ball Valve Replacement Graco Pump Retrofit Kits 24X980 - Kit, Geo Blaster, Retrofit, Pump, Single 24X981 - Kit, Geo Blaster, Retrofit, Pump, Double 3A4167C...

  • Page 46: Hose Schematics

    Hose Schematics Hose Schematics Tubing Air Line Tubing Air tubing connections inside the control panel are Description Part shown in F . 5. 1/4 in. tubing EQ1881 5/16 in. tubing 054837 NOTE: Colors are shown only for illustration. 3/8 in. tubing EQ1273 .

  • Page 47: Pneumatic Schematic

    Ref. Description Ref. Description E-stop 185 CFM Compressor or Larger Blast Control Switch Air Filter 4-Way Solenoid Valve 4/2 Manifold Pinch Valve Pressure Gauge Aquamatic Main Air Regulator Air Regulator 8mm Check Valve Wiwa Water Pump Graco Water Pump 3A4167C...

  • Page 48: Water Tubing

    Hose Schematics Water Tubing NOTE: Colors are shown only for illustration. Actual water tubing color is clear. Water tubing connections inside the control panel are shown in F . 7. . 7: Water Tubing Panel Connections 3A4167C...

  • Page 49: Water Tubing Connections

    Hose Schematics Water Tubing Connections Water tubing connections between the water tank and NOTE: Colors are shown only for illustration. Actual blast pot are shown in F . 8. water tubing color is clear. . 8: Water Tubing Connections 3A4167C...

  • Page 50: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data GB400 Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 150 psi 1.03 MPa, 10.3bar Operating temperature 35°–110°F 1.6°–43.3°C 185–900 CFM Recommended compressor size 10.6–25.5 m /min Blast hose size 1.25 in. ID 31.75 mm ID Abrasive capacity* 400 lb. 181 kg 363 kg Dry weight...

  • Page 51: Gb600

    Technical Data GB600 Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 150 psi 1.03 MPa, 10.3bar Operating temperature 35°–110°F 1.6°–43.3°C 185–900 CFM Recommended compressor size 10.6–25.5 m /min Blast hose size 1.25 in. ID 31.75 mm ID Abrasive capacity* 600 lb. 272 kg 408 kg Dry weight 900 lb.

  • Page 52: Gb1200

    Technical Data GB1200 Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 150 psi 1.03 MPa, 10.3bar Operating temperature 35°–110°F 1.6°–43.3°C 600–1600 CFM Recommended compressor size 17–45.3 m /min Blast hose size 1.25 in. ID 31.75 mm ID Abrasive capacity* 600 lb. 272 kg 499 kg Dry weight 1100 lb.
  • Page 53 Technical Data 3A4167C...

  • Page 54: Graco Extended Warranty For Geo Blaster Components

    With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for one (1) year from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.

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