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WARNING
Operations with this equipment can be potentially hazardous. Caution
MUST be exercised prior to and during machine and water jet tool
use. Please read and follow all of these instructions, in addition to
the guidelines in the WJTA Recommended Practices handbook,
available online at www.wjta.org. Deviating from safety instructions and
recommended practices can lead to severe injury and/or death.
• Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure specied for
any component in a system.
• The immediate work area MUST be marked off to keep out
untrained persons.
• Inspect the equipment for visible signs of deterioration, damage,
and improper assembly. Do not operate if damaged, until
repaired.
• Make sure all threaded connections are tight and free of leaks.
• Users of the ProPositioner PROP-DBP and accessories MUST
be trained and/or experienced in the use and application of
high-pressure technology and cleaning, as well as all associated
safety measures, according to the WJTA Recommended
Practices for the use of High-pressure Waterjetting Equipment.
• An anti-withdrawal device (back-out preventer) MUST be used
at all times. The back-out prevention device is the Hose Stop
Collet located within the Hose Guide Assembly. StoneAge
offers several different size Hose Stop Collets. The Collet Size
Reference guide is located on the top of the ABX-PRO Hose
Tractor.
• The Control Box should be located in a safe location where the
Operator has good visibility of the operation. The ProPositioner
PROP-DBP and Control Box MUST be supervised at all times
and should never be left unattended.
• Always de-energize the system before servicing or replacing any
parts. Failure to do so can result in severe injury and/or death.
• When moving the ProPositioner PROP-DBP and accessories, lift
with care to prevent bodily injury.
HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE
• The ABX-PRO Hose Tractor is designed to be used with Parker
Pro-Lance® and/or Spir Star Blast-Pro® hose ends. Standard
hose ends may not t into Hose Tractor and/or Guide Tubes.
NOTE: MAXIMUM hose end diameter must NOT exceed .74
in. (19 mm)
• Only high quality hoses intended for waterblast applications should
be used as high-pressure hoses. Pressure rating of high-pressure
hoses MUST NEVER be exceeded.
• Do not use a shrouded hose or hose with a steel protective cover.
This will cause severe damage to the Drive Rollers.
• Verify that the high-pressure hose is properly installed in the
back-out preventer. Operate the high-pressure hose and waterjet
tool at full pressure to test the clamp force. Proper clamp force will
provide good control of the hose in forward and reverse directions,
and keep the hoses synchronized at full retract and full extend
positions.
• Always ush out hoses before attaching tools to keep particle
debris from damaging the tool.
PRE-RUN SAFETY CHECK
Refer to WJTA-IMCA’s, Recommended Practices For The Use Of
High-pressure Waterjetting Equipment and/or The Water Jetting
Association’s, WJA Code of Practice for additional safety information.
• Complete a job specic risk assessment and act on the resulting
actions.
• Adhere to all site specic safety procedures.
• Ensure the waterblasting zone is properly barricaded and that
warning signs are posted.
• Ensure the work place is free of unnecessary objects (e.g. loose
parts, hoses, tools).
• Ensure all Operators are using the correct Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
• Check that the air hoses are properly connected and tight.
• Check all hoses and accessories for damage prior to use. Do
not use damaged items. Only high quality hoses intended for
waterblast applications should be used as high-pressure hoses.
See the “Hose” section in this manual for more detail.
• Check all high-pressure threaded connections for tightness.
• **Ensure that any anti-withdrawal devices (back-out
preventers), whip checks (hose whips), and all other
applicable safety devices are installed and set-up
properly.**
• Ensure the doors of the ABX-PRO Hose Tractor are closed and
securely latched.
• Test the Control Box before operating the system with high-
pressure water to verify the control valves move the hose in the
intended direction, and that the dump valve and hose clamp are
working properly.
• Ensure that Operators never connect, disconnect, or tighten
hoses, adapters, or accessories with the high-pressure water
pump unit running.
• Ensure no personnel are inside the dome and/or hydroblasting
zone.
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
