Renfert basic classic Mode D'emploi page 9

4. Installation /
Commissioning
4.1 Setting up and Connecting
the Unit
1. Remove the foot switch from its shipping location
in the blasting chamber.
2. Connect the foot switch to the sandblasting unit
(red + yellow). Make sure to both pneumatic
hoses are fully inserted up to their stops (Fig. 1).
3. Connect the compressed air supply to the sand-
blasting unit. To do this, loosen the screw-on air
coupling on the unit (Fig. 2).
4. Push the screw-on coupling over the supplied blue
compressed air hose (Fig. 3).
5. Connect the compressed air hose to the unit and
tighten the coupling sleeve (Fig. 4a).
6. Connect the compressed air hose to the com-
pressed air supply (Fig. 4b).
7. Do not bend or kink the hoses (Fig. 5)!
8. Connect the dust extraction hose to the extraction
tube (Fig. 6).
Do not connect the unit to the
mains power supply yet!
4.2 Fluorescent Lamp
Installation
1. Insert the lamp horizontally (Fig. 7).
2. Remove the foil from both sides of the lamp cover
(Fig. 8).
3. Put up the lamp covering (Fig. 9).
4. Screw in the knurled nuts (Fig. 10).
>>> Please observe the safety instructions
(Sec.3)!
4.3 Starting the Unit
1. Connect the mains power cord to the sandblasting
unit (Fig. 11), then plug the power cord into the
wall outlet (Fig. 12).
2. Switch the unit on (Fig. 13).
4.4 Adjusting the Operating
Pressure
1. Select the sandblasting tank (Fig. 14)
>>> only on the 2-tanks version.
2. Adjust a blasting pressure of 1-6 bar [14.5–87 psi]
(Fig. 15a). The pressure is displayed on the mano-
meter (Fig. 15b). The pressure adjustment applies
to all sandblasting tanks (on the 2-tanks version).
4.5 Filling the Sandblasting
Tanks
Caution: Never press the foot switch during
fi lling. Before closing the tank, be sure to clean
the threads in the cover and the tank to remove
any abrasive residue.
Note: Even though the manometer may indicate
pressure, the sandblasting tanks are only under
pressure if the foot switch is engaged.
1. Unscrew the tank cover (Fig. 16).
2. Add abrasive up to the maximum fi ll level (the
point where the tank jacket thickens just below
the thread) (Fig. 17 + 18). Make sure the abrasive
being used is compatible with the sandblasting
tank.
3. Reinstall the tank cover (Fig. 19).
Caution: Do not cross-thread the cover.
Always use only clean, dry abrasive of the appropria-
te grain size (refer to the accessories).
The sandblasting unit is now operational.
5. Cleaning / Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning the Interior
• Use only solvent-free cleansers (e.g., soapy water).
• Remove the grate and vacuum the blasting
chamber (Fig. 20 + 21).
• Wipe out the tanks and lids only with a dry cloth!
5.2 Condensation
1. Inspect the water separator.
2. Drain any water off through the valve (Fig. 22).
5.3 Blasting Nozzle
Replacement
1. Refer to insert no. 21-9162 for installation.
2. Inspect for abrasive residue.
3. Inspect the seal ring position.
5.4 View Port Replacement
Please refer to the installation instructions provided
with the new pane (insert no. 21-9811).
5.5 Sandblasting Hose
Replacement
1. Disconnect the sandblasting unit from the com-
pressed air supply (Fig. 4,3,2).
2. Refer to insert no. 21-9162 for the installation
instructions.
5.6 Fluorescent Tube
Replacement
First disconnect from the mains.
1. Loosen the knurled nuts on the lamp covering
(Fig. 10).
2. Remove the lamp covering (Fig. 9).
3. Pull out the fl uorescent lamp horizontally (Fig. 7).
4. Vacuum the holder if possible.
5. Insert the lamp horizontally (Fig. 7).
6. Put on the lamp covering (Fig. 9).
7. Screw in the knurled nuts again (Fig. 10).