Bulk Abrasive Hopper (OMAX Maxiem 1515)

Safety

Garnet Bags Are Heavy Each bag of garnet weighs 25 kg. Take care when lifting and moving the bags. Only lift or move the bags if you have completed manual handling training and perform a risk assessment before starting work.

Refilling the Bulk Abrasive Hopper

Garnet stock is stored on a pallet in the multi-purpose storage room near the SEE Building Goods In. Please ask a member of technical staff to get more from the store room when it's needed.

• Turn OFF compressed air supply (AIR IN) at the hopper.
• Ensure the lid is on the hopper.
• OPEN the DUMP VALVE. Wait for the container to de-pressurise.
• CLOSE the DUMP VALVE.
• Remove the lid.
• Add a container of abrasive (or more if required) ensuring that no foreign material is introduced to the hopper – this will block the nozzle.
• Clean the mating surfaces of the seal.
• Pull up on the seal T-handle and hold it in place.
• Turn ON the compressed air supply (AIR IN) at the hopper.
• Once the seal holds itself in place, replace the lid.

Ordering Garnet

A metric ton of garnet costs around £450 + VAT and delivery and can be ordered from Aquajet in Chorley. We use 80-mesh garnet.