For 2 compressors delivering at least a total of 14 CFM @ 45 p.s.i. Preface : Our 3/4" snow-guns operate using (2) water hoses that need to be converted into (2) air hoses that are 5/8" diameter. A standard water hose (5/8") is needed for the water supply. Remember 2 air compressors are needed and a total of 3 water hoses; 2 for air lines and 1 for water line are needed for this snow-gun. Part 1 : Set-Up 1.) Connect water hose to water hyrant then connect water hose to snow-gun. ( Make sure water valve is losed ). 2.) Connect water hoses aka air hoses up to the snow-gun. 3.) Turn on ater from hydrant. 4.) Turn compressors on; make sure regulators are closed. 5.) After tanks fill with desired pressure, open the regulators. ****DO NOT EXCEED AIR PRESSURES BEYOND 45 P.S.I. THIS COULD CAUSE BURSTING IN THE HOSES UNLESS RATED FOR HIGH PRESSURES**** 6.) Open the water valve slowly until a fine mist is visible. Part 2 : Shut-Down 1.) Turn water valve off from snow-gun, then turn water off from hydrant. Disconnect water hose from hydrant only. 2.) Open the water valve all the way; drain the water hose by plugging the nozzle with a piece of object, NOT with your finger! Do this precedure for about 45 seconds. Then shut off water valve from snow-gun. 3.) Turn off compressors. 4.) After tanks are drained disconnect air hoses from snow-gun. 5.) Disconnect hoses from compressors and disconnect water hose from sno-gun. Part 3 : Pre-Cautions. 1.) Never ever disconnect air hoses when under pressure. 2.) Replace hoses immediately if dry-rotted or worn. 3.) If compressors are not rated for 100% cont. duty, do not leave your compressors run for a long period of time. 4.) Stay clear of nozzle when in operation. 5.) Do not modify/change the snow-gun in any way. 6.) Teenaged young adults under the age of 18 should be supervised by an adult. 7.) Never ever leave snow-gun unattended/run when no-body is home. 8.) Use common sense when operating the compressors and the snow-gun. Part 4 : Feeeze-Up Potential. If a freeze-up should occur, follow part 2 (shut-down) quickly. Freeze-Ups occur about 20% of the time when using 5/8" air hoses compared to 70% of the time when using standard 3/8" air hoses. Part 5 : Contact Information. If you have a question, use one of the following methods : -- Telephone : (724) 684-6660. -- E-Mail : cws179@yahoo.com ( 3/4" snow-gun for subject ). -- Yahoo! Messenger : cws179 |