Formula Blast Cabinet Range

Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Guyson International Limited

Snaygill Industrial Estate
Keighley Road
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 2QR

Tel: 01756 799911 E-mail: info@guyson.co.uk

Fax: 01756 790213 Website: www.guyson.co.uk

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Table of contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Safety recommendations .............................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Electrical specification .................................................................................................................. 3
2. Data sheet ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 General information ...................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Air consumption tables ................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.1 Air flow measured in m³/hr at different pressures measured in bar ....................................... 4
2.2.2 Air flow measured in CFM at different pressures measured in psi ........................................ 4
3. Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Location ........................................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2.1 Compressed air connections ................................................................................................. 6
3.2.2 Electrical connections ............................................................................................................ 7
4. Testing installation .............................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Testing installation procedure ....................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Media levels .................................................................................................................................. 9
4.2.1 Adding media to hopper ......................................................................................................... 9
5. Machine settings ............................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Blast settings............................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.1 Blasting pressure ................................................................................................................. 10
5.1.2 Media pick-up tube ............................................................................................................... 11
5.1.3 Stand-off distance ................................................................................................................ 12
5.1.4 Angle of blasting ................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Extraction settings ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.2.1 Dust collector ....................................................................................................................... 13
6. Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Operating procedure ................................................................................................................... 14
7. Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 15
7.1 Daily ............................................................................................................................................ 16
7.1.1 Breather pad ........................................................................................................................ 17
7.1.2 Viewing window .................................................................................................................... 18
7.1.3 Empty dust collector bin ....................................................................................................... 18
7.1.4 Filter cleaning ....................................................................................................................... 19
7.1.4.1 Replacing the filter sleeves on an F21/F41 dust collector ............................................ 20
7.1.5 Compressed air filter ............................................................................................................ 20
7.1.6 Hoses ................................................................................................................................... 21
7.1.7 Blast nozzles ........................................................................................................................ 22
7.1.7.1 400 Blast gun ................................................................................................................ 22
7.1.7.2 400 Trigger gun ............................................................................................................. 22
7.1.7.3 Blast nozzle ................................................................................................................... 22
7.1.7.4 Airjet .............................................................................................................................. 24
7.1.7.5 Media entry ................................................................................................................... 24
7.1.8 Door seals ............................................................................................................................ 24
7.1.9 Topping up media ................................................................................................................ 24
7.2 Weekly ........................................................................................................................................ 25
7.2.1 Gauntlets .............................................................................................................................. 25
7.3 Monthly ....................................................................................................................................... 26
7.3.1 Emptying media ................................................................................................................... 26
8. FAQ’s ................................................................................................................................................ 27
9. Spares and servicing......................................................................................................................... 28
9.1 Recommended spares list .......................................................................................................... 29
10. Appendices ..................................................................................................................................... 31

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1. Introduction
This manual should be regarded as part of the product and must be retained for the life of the
machine. The manual must be passed to any subsequent owners of the machine.

Any amendments should be attached to the original manual. Machine identification and serial number
can be found on the identification plate fixed to the machine body.

1.1 Safety recommendations

Users of Guyson equipment are advised to make sure they have identified any hazards associated
with their specific air washing processes, including:

Use of compressed air

Fire/explosion risks
Suitable procedures for dealing with fire hazards
Production of carcinogenic or toxic substances from component surface removal
Any other known hazards

Users are responsible for ensuring that they have implemented any current regulatory requirements,
e.g. COSHH, to deal with any potential risks and/or hazards associated with their processes.

ATEX ZONE DESIGNATION

The ATEX Directives 2014/34/EU (product requirements) and 99/92/EC (user requirements) are
implemented by the Equipment and Protective Systems intended for use in potentially explosive
Atmospheres Regulations 1996 (EPS and the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere
Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) respectively.

We are able to provide equipment that is suitable for use in a hazardous area, and/or equipment that
is suitable for use when a hazardous area is created within a system, but it is the end users’
responsibility to classify the area in which the equipment is to be used and/or the explosivity of any
internal atmosphere created within the system. This is defined in Section 2, Article 3 to 9 of the
99/92/EC Directive (ATEX 137).

Unless we have been advised otherwise, we have to assume that the equipment will be used in an
area that is not classified as potentially explosive, and uses a process which will not create an
explosive atmosphere within the equipment.

1.2 Electrical specification

Electrical wiring on Guyson equipment conforms to:

BSEN 60204-1:2006
IEC 60204-1:2005

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2. Data sheet
2.1 General information
Cabinet Formula 1200 Formula 1400 Formula 1600

Cabinet height (mm) 785 1526 1694

Cabinet width (mm) 600 815 1070
Cabinet depth (mm) 505 605 760
Armhole height (mm) N/A 1104 1104
Cabinet outlet diameter (mm) 100 100 100

Dust collector F21 F41

Dust collector height (mm) 1041 1041

Dust collector width (mm) 450 450
Dust collector depth (mm) 328 553
Dust collector inlet (mm) 100 100
Extraction outlet Open exhaust Open exhaust
Measured air flow (with open 7 7
inlet/outlet) (m³/min)
Number of filters 2 4
Type of filter Fabric filter - Polyester Fabric filter - Polyester
needlefelt - Scrim reinforced needlefelt - Scrim reinforced
Main filter area 0.9 m² 1.8 m²
8.75 ft² 17.44 ft²
Filter cleaning system Manual Manual

2.2 Air consumption tables

2.2.1 Air flow measured in m³/hr at different pressures measured in bar
Air-jet Bore Guyson gun Blast pressure (bar)
(mm) type 2 3 4 5 6
2.0 400 4.8 7.2 9.0 11.4 13.8
2.4 400 6.6 10.2 13.8 17.1 20.4
2.8 400 10.2 15.0 19.2 25.2 29.4
3.3 400 15.6 22.8 28.2 35.4 40.8

2.2.2 Air flow measured in CFM at different pressures measured in psi

Air-jet Bore Guyson Blast pressure (psi)
(mm) gun type 30 40 50 60 70 80
2.0 400 3 4 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
2.4 400 4 5 7 8 9 11
2.8 400 6 8 10 12 14 16
3.3 400 10 12 15 17 20 22

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3. Installation
The system comprises of the following unit:

• Formula Cabinet

• Dust Collector

Remove packing materials and check inside cabinet for loose items.

3.1 Location
The equipment must be located on a clean, dry surface.

The Formula 1400 and 1600 Cabinets are designed to stand on the floor, the Formula 1200 Cabinet
is designed to stand on a workbench approximately 700 mm high. Locate the cabinet in the required
position and orientation; always allow sufficient room around the units to fully open doors/lids and to
give access for operation and maintenance.

Care should be taken to ensure all parts of the system are level

3.2 Assembly
Connect the cabinet outlet on the blast cabinet to the dust collector inlet:

Connect the flexible extraction hose from the cabinet outlet to the dust collector
inlet using the sealing bands and hose clamps supplied.

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3.2.1 Compressed air connections

The air supply should be from a manual shut-off valve that will exhaust down-stream air and be clean,
dry and oil-free.

The machine requires a compressed air supply at a maximum of 6.0 bar (90 psi) at the filter inlet. This
should be supplied through pipework with a minimum bore of 10mm with no restrictive air fittings. The
filter inlet has a ¼” BSP fitting, as shown below.

Connect the main compressed air supply to the pneumatic isolator valve

Take care that any jointing material (e.g. PTFE tape) does not enter the pipework.

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3.2.2 Electrical connections

Electrical installations should only be carried out by qualified electricians

Please see “Electrical Installation of Dust Collectors and Cyclones” in the appendix

A power supply should be

taken to the starter box situated
on the side of the dust
collector.

The electrical supply to the lighting on

F1200, F1400 and F1600 cabinets is via an
IEC lead.

PLEASE NOTE: It will be necessary to fit a bulb to the Bulkhead Light Fitting supplied
for Cabinet Illumination. Please note the maximum recommended power per lamp
bulb is 60 watts.

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4. Testing installation
4.1 Testing installation procedure
After completing all the connections the cabinet operation should be checked.

Do not open the air supply at this stage.

• Switch on main electrical power supply

• Switch on cabinet light

• Start the dust collector:

o The direction of the impellor motor

should be checked visually against
the arrow on the motor. If rotation is in
the wrong direction on the single
phase motor, then Guyson
International should be contacted for
more information.

NOTE: Air will flow from the outlet

even if the fan rotation is wrong, but
only at a low level, so rotation must be
checked visually.

On a F21/F41 dust collector the motor is inside. Unclip the catches and remove the
front panel to check its rotation.

The best way to do this task is by starting then stopping the dust collector and watch
the fan as it slows down.

• Turn on the air supply by opening the main air valve

• Set pressure regulator to required air wash pressure

• Check all in-line connections for leaks and possible blockages

• Insert both arms through the armhole entries

• Depress the foot pedal (or trigger valve for Formula 1200)

• Check for a steady air blast from the gun and for possible leaks

• Remove arms from gauntlets, isolate cabinet from compressed air supply and ensure all
compressed air is discharged from the system, open cabinet and add blast media.

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4.2 Media levels

The media should be added to the cabinet hopper; ¼ - ¾ of a 25kg bag of media should suffice.

4.2.1 Adding media to hopper

• Turn off the dust collector

• Open the cabinet door

• Pour media into the hopper

• Close the door

• Turn the dust collector on

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5. Machine settings
5.1 Blast settings
The blast settings should be set in the order they appear in the following sections.

5.1.1 Blasting pressure

Air pressure controls the speed at which the blast media leaves the nozzle. Blasting speed increases
at higher pressures and shortens operation time. Never use a higher blast pressure than necessary to
achieve the finish required, this will normally be less than 80p.s.i (6 bar).

• Higher pressure air is less economical

• It may distort or damage components

• Greater media breakdown means higher media consumption

• Noise increases

Adjust the blast gun pressure

using the control knob on the main
air inlet filter. The gauge shows the
set pressure.

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5.1.2 Media pick-up tube

The setting of the pick-up tube in the media box has a significant effect on the blasting performance.
Adjustment varies with the media density, with denser media requiring more air to circulate them.

The greater the flow of media from the mixer box to the blast gun, the higher the rate of wear on
media hose, blast nozzle.

• Check that there is a supply of free-flowing, dry media to the mixer box

• With compressed air flowing through the blast gun gradually move the pick-up tube into the
mixer box with the chamfer facing upwards while a colleague watches the media flow from the
nozzle.

The pick-up tube is in the right position when you are just able to see the media stream
leaving the nozzle. If the media stream is intermittent then the pick-up tube has been pushed
too far in.

o Moving the pick-up tube out decreases media flow

o Moving the pick-up tube in increases media flow

• Lock the pick-up tube in place with the retaining screw

• Further adjustment should not be needed whilst using the same media

Retaining screw

Increase
media flow Decrease
media flow

Pick-up tube

O-ring is used to mark position of

the pickup tube in the mixer box.
This allows the tube to be
reinserted at the same position.

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5.1.3 Stand-off distance

This is the distance of the gun nozzle from the component. The stand-off distance should not normally
be reduced below 50 mm as media from the nozzle will be deflected or slowed down by media
ricocheting from the surface being blasted.

The impact of the media can be affected by the stand-off distance and the air pressure. The type of
media will influence this but a larger blast area may be achieved by increasing both the stand-off
distance and the blast air pressure.

5.1.4 Angle of blasting

The optimum angle for blasting for surface finishing is between 90 and 60 degrees to the horizontal.
Shallower angles can cause surface damage or compromise material properties. Greater angles than
this can be used for deposit removal where the surface finish is not critical and with softer media.

Blast guns should be angled to minimise interference between the outputs from different guns. This
will avoid disrupting the speed and direction of media between nozzle and component.

Always position guns pointing away from any cabinet openings; this minimises the risk of media being
blasted out of the cabinet.

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5.2 Extraction settings

5.2.1 Dust collector
The air-flow must be sufficient to create a slight negative pressure inside the cabinet to prevent dust
from blowing out. The airspeed must also be high enough to carry the dust out of the cabinet and up
the extraction hose to the inlet of the dust collector. This varies with the size and weight of blast
media.

The suction in the dust collector should be such that a minimum amount of media is transferred into
the dust collection system.

This is altered with the damper on the dust collector

outlet:

• Opening the damper increases the suction

• Closing the damper reduces the suction

When setting the dampers/blast gates always keep the extraction air-flow to the minimum needed to
avoid pressurisation of the cabinet during blasting. Over time the filters in the dust collector will
become clogged with dust, and an increased air-flow may be necessary between filter changes and
maintenance. In systems with a cyclone the extraction should be set so that a minimum amount of
media is transferred into the dust collection system.

Always check the waste bin for good media when adjusting any settings.

Never try to extract reusable media for reuse in the machine.

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6. Operation
6.1 Operating procedure
• Perform daily maintenance tasks (see section 7.1)

• Switch on main electrical power supply

• Switch on cabinet light

• Start the dust collector

• Turn on the air supply by opening the main air valve

• Ensure any component is grease-free and dry before blasting

• Open the cabinet door

• Place component in cabinet

• Position the blast gun so that they will be easily reached when using the gauntlets/gloves and
sleeves

• Close the cabinet door securely

• Insert both arms through the armhole entries

• Depress the foot pedal/trigger valve and media will exit from the gun nozzle

• Move the nozzle jet across the component surface at a suitable distance, refer to blast gun
settings (see section 5.1.3)

• The component should be blasted evenly

• When the blasting is complete, release the foot pedal/trigger valve

• The door can now be opened, and the component can be removed for inspection

• Further blasting may be necessary, or an adjustment to one or more of the machine or blast
settings (see section 5.1)

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7. Maintenance
The frequency of any maintenance schedule and the replacement of parts are determined by the
amount of use and operating conditions. Maintenance intervals will be determined by experience of
machine-use over time. The following periods are recommended for initial trial periods until a pattern
is established.

ENSURE ALL AIR SUPPLIES ARE TURNED OFF AND THE SYSTEM IS
FULLY EXHAUSTED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE

THE DUST COLLECTOR SHOULD BE FULLY ISOLATED BEFORE

PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE. A LOCK-OUT AND TAG PROCEDURE
SHOULD BE IN PLACE TO PREVENT THE MACHINE FROM BEING
STARTED PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF MAINTENANCE.

PPE: GUYSON RECOMMENDS THAT AS A MINIMUM, OPERATIVES

SHOULD USE A DUST MASK AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OF ANY SORT.
REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEET OF THE MEDIA BEING USED FOR ANY SPECIFIC PPE REQUIRED.

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7.1 Daily
• Inspect breather pad (see section 7.1.1)

• Inspect the viewing window and anti-frost sheet (see section 7.1.2)

• Empty dust collector bin (see section 7.1.3)

• Clean the filters every four working hours (see section 7.1.4)

• Check compressed air filter (see section 7.1.5)

• Check hoses for signs of wear or damage (see section 7.1.6)

• Check blast nozzles for wear (see section 7.1.7)

• Check door seals and replace if necessary (see section 7.1.8)

• Check media levels regularly and top up if necessary (see section 7.1.9)

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7.1.1 Breather pad

The breather pad should be checked to see if it is blocked. If it is, it can cause an excessive negative
pressure in the cabinet. See below for how to change them if necessary.

Slide breather bezel anti-clockwise and remove.

Remove and replace the breather pad (Y1AB0001). Return the breather bezel to
the locked position.

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7.1.2 Viewing window

Check that the view of the component to

be air washed is not impaired by a dirty
anti frost sheet (P2PF0008 or P2PF0005
for the Formula 1200) or glass
(P2GL0008 or P2GL0001 for the
Formula 1200). Replace if necessary.

7.1.3 Empty dust collector bin

The dust collector bin should be emptied twice daily.
The bin is held in by clips on both sides of the dust
collector. Release these to remove the bin from the dust
collector.

CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE WASTE BIN AS IT MAY

BE HEAVY

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7.1.4 Filter cleaning

THE MOTOR SHOULD BE SWITCHED OFF WHEN USING THE CLEANING

MECHANISM ON THE F21 DUST COLLECTOR

Filter cleaning must be carried out on a regular basis.

Initially this should be carried out every four hours, until
a working pattern is reached. On an F21/F41 dust
collector the filter cleaning system is manual. Pull and
push the knob back and forth to shake the filter clean.

After approximately five hundred hours use the dust will

have worked its way into the body of the filter and
cleaning with the cleaning mechanism will no longer
clean sufficiently to allow enough air through. This will
be evident by poor visibility in the cabinet and/or failure
to extract the dust even with the dust collector damper
fully open. A filter change will be necessary at this point.

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7.1.4.1 Replacing the filter sleeves on an F21/F41 dust collector

ENSURE THE FILTER IS CORRECTLY POSITIONED SO THAT DUST

CANNOT BYPASS IT TO THE EXHAUST

ALSO ENSURE THAT THE MOTOR IS NOT RUNNING

Shake filters and allow

dust to settle

Remove front panel by

unhooking latches

Remove large worm-drive

clip from base of each filter
sleeve

Unhook top of each filter

from retainer clip

Carefully remove filter

from dust collector.

Replace with new filter

sleeve (Y1CA0000) by
hooking top of filter onto
retainer clip first then pass
worm drive clip over the
base of the sleeve and
secure to base of dust
collector. Re-fit front
cover.

7.1.5 Compressed air filter

If the dust and light debris is dry and not clumping together then the compressed air filter is working
correctly. If the dust and light debris is clumping together then there is a problem with the compressed
air filter or your air supply. Guyson International should be contacted for more information.

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7.1.6 Hoses

Check the media supply hoses

(R6TB0018 for F1400 and F1600,
R6TB0014 for F1200) for signs of wear
and damage. Internal wear can be
determined by feeling the rigidity of the
tubing along its length. Any internal wear
will result in the hose feeling soft where
the hose wall is thinner. The first section
to go is usually next to the pickup tube.

Check the extraction hoses for holes or

breaks as these will affect the rate of
extraction from the cabinet.

Item Code Description

R6TB0030 Flexible exhaust ducting - standard - 100 mm bore (m)
R6TB0032 Flexible exhaust ducting - polyurethane - 100 mm (m)
P2HS0000 Hose sleeve - 100mm
P1HC0004 Hose Clip – 100mm

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7.1.7 Blast nozzles

7.1.7.1 400 Blast gun

Pos Item Code Description

5 4 3 1 400 Gun body
1 2 D2BA0001 6.4mm Ceramic nozzle
8 7 2 D2BA0004 6.4mm Tungsten nozzle
3 D2AA0007 Nozzle locknut
4 P1WS0038 Nozzle washer
5 P2GT0012 Nozzle grommet
6 D1AA0000 2.0mm Airjet
6 D1AA0001 2.4mm Airjet
6 D1AA0002 2.8mm Airjet
7 P1WS0037 Airjet gasket
9 6 2 8 P2SG0000 Airjet coil spring
9 D2AA0008 Top nut
10 11 10 P4CG0001 ¼” Hosetail x 10mm
11 P4CG0002 Media entry 3/8” x 16mm

7.1.7.2 400 Trigger gun

Pos Item Code Description

3 4 5 7 1 400 Gun body
1 8 9 2 D2BA0001 6.4mm Ceramic nozzle
2 D2BA0004 6.4mm Tungsten nozzle
3 D2AA0007 Nozzle locknut
6 4 P1WS0038 Nozzle washer
2
13 5 P2GT0012 Nozzle grommet
11 6 D1AA0000 2.0mm Airjet
6 D1AA0001 2.4mm Airjet
12 6 D1AA0002 2.8mm Airjet
7 P1WS0037 Airjet fibre washer
8 P2SG0000 Airjet coil spring
9 D1AA0008 Top nut
10 10 P4CG0001 Hosetail
11 P4CG0006 Media Entry
12 P4VL0072 Trigger valve
13 P4MN0070 Reducing nipple

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7.1.7.3 Blast nozzle

Inspect the blast nozzle for wear. When the bore size has increased by 20% (6mm bore
@ 20% = 7.2mm) then the nozzle needs to be replaced. The effective bore of a nozzle
can be quickly checked by use of a twist drill bit.

The nozzle should be withdrawn from the gun body after 8 hours blasting and rotated by
5° to avoid uneven wear.

The picture below shows an extremely worn nozzle. Your nozzle should reach this
state as it will decrease its blasting effectiveness and may also damage the blast
gun.

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7.1.7.4 Airjet

The airjet should be withdrawn from the

gun body after 8 hours blasting to
establish the wear pattern on its outer
surface. When wear has become
noticeable, the fitting should be rotated
to the next unworn section. When wear
has occurred around the whole
circumference, the airjet should be
replaced.

7.1.7.5 Media entry

The media entry should be withdrawn from the gun body and inspected for wear on a regular basis.

7.1.8 Door seals

If the door gasket strips are worn then:

• this allows noise to escape the cabinet more

easily

• media may be able to exit the cabinet

Item Code Description

R5SL0024 16mm wide x 5m roll
R5SL0027 25mm wide x 5m roll

7.1.9 Topping up media

Top up the media levels as required as media is consumed. This can be roughly gauged from the
waste bin on the dust collector. Regular additions of small quantities of media maintain an even
particle size and assist in producing consistent results.

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7.2 Weekly
• Inspect gauntlets for wear (see section 7.2.1)

7.2.1 Gauntlets

If the gauntlets (Y1AA0015, or Y1AA0014 for F1200),

have holes in them or have split then:

• this allows noise to escape the cabinet more

easily

• dust may be able to exit the cabinet

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7.3 Monthly
• Drain old media and discard (see section 7.3.1) and refill system with new media (see section
4.2)

7.3.1 Emptying media

To empty machine:

• Turn on the dust collector

• Use an airline or brush to clean inside cabinet

• Once clean leave dust extraction on for 10 minutes to clear pipes of residual media

• Switch off dust collector

• When motor has stopped remove pick-up tube from mixer box

• Place container under mixer box, unclip and remove mixer box and collect media

Refer to 5.1.2 on resetting the pickup tube after emptying the media.

TAKE CARE TO AVOID TRAPPING FINGERS; THE MIXER BOX COULD BE

VERY HEAVY

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8. FAQ’s

FAULT-FINDING CHECKS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A FULLY

QUALIFIED ENGINEER

IF REQUIRED THE AIR WASH CABINET SHOULD BE FULLY ISOLATED

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY FAULT FINDING CHECKS

IF REQUIRED ENSURE ALL AIR SUPPLIES ARE TURNED OFF AND THE
SYSTEM IS FULLY EXHAUSTED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE

Questions for Suction-feed machines

Fault No air from blast gun when in cycle Action

Possible cause Bore of air-jet in blast gun blocked Unblock and clean

Nozzle blocked Unblock and clean

Fault Moisture coming from blast gun Action

nozzle

Possible cause Fault with customer air supply Customer to check and correct

Fault Air pressure from blast nozzle drops Action

Possible cause Compressor fault/not to specification Customer to check air supply and
correct

Incorrect mains supply pipe diameter Refer to Data sheets, change pipe

Worn air-jets or nozzle Replace

Faulty air valve Replace

If problems are ongoing please conduct a full maintenance service of the equipment
or contact Customer Services to book a Guyson Service Engineer visit

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9. Spares and servicing

A maintenance and service agreement for this system is available as an optional extra, for further
details please refer to contact details below.

When ordering spares or accessories please quote the following information:-

Customer Account Number

Machine Serial Number
Product code of item required

If an item has broken that is not listed in the maintenance section and cannot be identified from the
assembly drawings in the appendix of this manual then please contact Guyson International on the
details below for further help.

Customer Service Department

Guyson International Ltd
Snaygill Industrial Estate
Keighley Road
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 2QR

Tel: 01756-799911
Fax: 01756-790213
E-mail: info@guyson.co.uk
Website: www.guyson.co.uk

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9.1 Recommended spares list

DESCRIPTION - CABINET 1200 1400 1600 ITEM CODE
VIEWING WINDOW - 522 x 180 mm x P2GL0001
VIEWING WINDOW - 625 x 325 mm x x P2GL0008
WINDOW GASKET x x x R5SL0028
ANTIFROSTING SHEET - 524 x 184 mm x P2PF0005
ANTIFROSTING SHEET - 625 X 325 mm x x P2PF0008
FLOOR, FORMULA F1200 x E1AA1675
FLOOR, FORMULA F1400 x E1AA1655
FLOOR, FORMULA F1600 x E1AA1563
AIR HOSE, 10 mm bore x x x R6TB0003
MEDIA HOSE - 10 mm bore x R6TB0014
MEDIA HOSE - 16 mm bore x x R6TB0018
PICK-UP TUBE - 10 mm hose x E1AA3672
PICK-UP TUBE - 16 mm hose x x E1AA4060
MIXER BOX x x x E1AA2452
BULKHEAD LIGHT FITTING BC y y y P3LG0029
BULKHEAD LIGHT FITTING ES y y y P3LG0030
FIXED GAUNTLET - 24” x Y1AA0014
FIXED GAUNTLET - 26” x x Y1AA0015
ARMHOLE BEZEL - ROUND - F1200 x Y1AB0007
ARMHOLE BEZEL - ROUND - F1400/1600 x x Y1AA0028
100 mm DIA HOSE SPINNING x x x Y2AB0013
EXHAUST HOSE 100 mm dia x x x R6TB0030
SIDE DOOR CATCH x x x P2HD0004
BREATHER PAD x x x Y1AB0001
BREATHER PAD BEZEL - ROUND x x x Y1AB0007
COMBINED FILTER/REGULATOR x x x P4AP0050
FOOT PEDAL VALVE x x P4VL0059
PNEUMATIC ISOLATOR ¼“ BSP x x x P4VL0115
DOOR SEAL STRIP 16mm WIDE x 5M ROLL x x x R5SL0024
DOOR SEAL STRIP 25mm WIDE x 5M ROLL x x x R5SL0027

DESCRIPTION – DUST COLLECTOR ITEM CODE

FILTER BAG, F21 or F41 D/C Y1CA0000
IMPELLOR – WITH BOSS F21/F41 D/C D2DA0005
MOTOR – 370W – SINGLE PHASE P3MT0000
MOTOR – 370W – THREE PHASE P3MT0001

DESCRIPTION – BLAST GUN PRODUCT CODE

GUN BODY, ALUMINIUM 3/8" inlet
NOZZLE, CERAMIC 6.4 mm bore D2BA0001
NOZZLE, TUNGSTEN 6.4 mm bore D2BA0004
NOZZLE, CERAMIC 8.0mm bore D2BA0002
NOZLE , TUNGSTEN 8.0mm bore D2BA0005
NOZZLE LOCKNUT D2AA0007
NOZZLE WASHER P1WS0038
NOZZLE GROMMET P2GT0012
AIRJET 2.0 mm bore D1AA0000
AIRJET 2.4 mm bore D1AA0001
AIRJET 2.8 mm bore D1AA0002
AIRJET GASKET P1WS0037
AIRJET COIL SPRING P2SG0000

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TOP NUT D2AA0008

HOSETAIL (AIR) P4CG0001
HOSETAIL (MEDIA) F1200 ONLY P4CG0006
HOSETAIL (MEDIA) F1400/F1600 P4CG0002
TRIGGER VALVE F1200 ONLY P4VL0072

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10. Appendices
10.1 Electrical installation of dust collectors and cyclones
Guyson dust collectors and motorised cyclones (whether for single or three phase supplies), when
supplied to complement blast cabinets, are fitted with starters. These should be wired from the
customer’s switched fused isolator. The starter needs to be wired up by a suitably qualified electrician;
electrical schematics for the single and three phase systems are attached.

The supply required can be discovered from reading this chart:

Model Phase Voltage Cycle Power Full load

(Hz) (kW) current (A)*
21/41 1 230 50 0.37 3
41 3 400 50 0.37 1.4

* Fuses should be sized to comply with full load current. When sizing fuses, smallest fuse rating
should be used to suit motor and starting characteristics.

Single phase supply

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Three phase supply

On both single and three phase motors it

is essential to check that the direction of
rotation matches the arrow attached to
the motor housing. This is best done
visually. If the motor is rotating in the
wrong direction, it will be necessary to
switch off the machine, isolate the
electric supply and reverse the position
of L1 and L2 on single phase machines
or any TWO of the feed wires (L1, L2 or
L3) on three phase machines.

If a problem occurs with installation then Guyson International should be contacted to provide support

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If the yellow indicator is visible

where the arrow points to, the
blue reset button needs to be
pressed. If the Dust Collector is
still not functional, readjust the
trip setting up slightly.
If the problem persists, contact
Guyson International.

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