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Original Instructions in English
June 2018
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Machine Safety Labels

The following safety labels may appear on the equipment. If ignored, physical injury, death, or equipment damage may occur. Read the complete safety information provided in the operation, installation or maintenance guide before installing, operating, or maintaining the equipment.

Safety Legend

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Follow the recommended safety actions and precautions to prevent injury or damage to the equipment.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Used to address practices not related to physical injury—property damage only.

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Overview

The water spray nozzle provides a convenient and easy method for washing parts of accumulated garnet and other areas of the catcher tank. A storage bracket is mounted on the side of the ProtoMAX for easy retrieval and storage of the spray nozzle.

 

 

 

Figure 1  

[1] Thread sealant	[3] Spray nozzle assembly with hose	[5] Hose clamp
[2] Mounting bracket	[4] Barbed elbow

Required Tools

The following table contains a list of tools with the appropriate sizes that are needed to install the water spray nozzle onto the ProtoMAX. Tools listed with part numbers are included with the ProtoMAX or are available for purchase. Contact technical support for more information

Icon	Tool	Size(s)
	Safety glasses
	Scrub brush
	Socket	10 mm
	Allen wrench	4 mm, 6 mm
	Shop rags
	Long handled spiral brush
	Pipe sealant (P/N 205669)	0.2 oz
	Open-end wrench	12 mm
	Flat screw driver

Preparation

Shut down the machine.

1.

Turn OFF the water supply.

2.

Lift and lock the lid in the open position.

Use care when opening or closing the lid to avoid injury. Never let the lid free-fall. Keep hand, fingers, or body parts away from the side of the table when closing the lid.

3.

Remove any debris or accumulated garnet from the right side of the lid roll bar [1].

Figure 2  

Use care when working around the lid support. The lid may fall and cause injuries.

Install the Mounting Bracket

1.

Loosen the two screws [1] on the right side of the lid roll bar.

Figure 3  

2.

Slide the mounting bracket between the washers [1].

Figure 4  

3.

Tighten the screws [1].

Figure 5  

Install the Spray Nozzle Hose Assembly

1.

Remove right side panel and set aside.

Hose clamp must be loosened and rotated aside to avoid knuckle contact when removing the plug. Tighten when finished.

2.

Remove the plug [1] from the water manifold.

Figure 6  

3.

Clean the port [1] to remove the old pipe sealant from the threads.

Figure 7  

4.

Apply a light bead of pipe sealant [1] beyond the second thread (away from the port) and completely around the barbed elbow.

The pipe sealant is distributed across all threads as the barbed elbow is installed on the manifold. Wipe any excess sealant from the manifold.

Figure 8  

5.

Install the barbed elbow in the manifold and tighten, making sure the barbed tip is facing downward.

Do not tighten on the barbed tip. This will damage the barbs.

Figure 9  

6.

Route the hose under the frame, through the access port [1] of the catcher tank support plate to the manifold.

Figure 10  

7.

Loosen the hose clamp and slide the hose [1] completely onto the barbed elbow.

Use care when attaching the hose; hose clamps have sharp edges that can injure.

8.

Slide the hose clamp [1] half-way up the barbed nipple and tighten.

Do not over tighten the hose clamp. Over tightening the hose clamp may damage the hose, causing leaks.

Figure 11  

9.

Secure the hose along the inside of the frame with the cable ties.

The water hose can rub and chafe the transducer cable and weaken or damage the connection. Always secure the water hose to keep it from rubbing against the transducer cable, and ensure the water hose does not pinch or trap other cables against the frame.

Figure 12  

10.

Store the spray nozzle in the mounting bracket.

Figure 13  

11.

Turn ON the supply water and check for leaks at the manifold and spray nozzle, adjust or fix as needed.

12.

Adjust the spray nozzle water flow as needed.

13.

Reinstall the right side panel removed in step #1.

Technical Support

Refer to the ProtoMAX website for technical support contact information.

Warranty

Contact Customer Support or go to the ProtoMAX website.