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One Martin Place

Neponset, IL 61345-9766 USA

Form No. M3737-10/09

800-544-2947 or 309-594-2384
FAX: 309-594-2432
Operator’s Manual
© 2007, 2009 MARTIN ENGINEERING COMPANY. All rights reserved. www.martin-eng.com
M3737
 Important
MARTIN ENGINEERING HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR: DAMAGE DUE TO
CONTAMINATION OF THE MATERIAL; USER’S FAILURE TO INSPECT, MAINTAIN AND TAKE
REASONABLE CARE OF THE EQUIPMENT; INJURIES OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM USE OR
APPLICATION OF THIS PRODUCT CONTRARY TO INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN. MARTIN ENGINEERING’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT SHOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE.
Observe all safety rules given herein along with owner and Government standards and regulations. Know
and understand lockout/tagout procedures as defined by American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
z244.1-1982, American National Standard for Personnel Protection - Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources -
Minimum Safety Requirements and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Federal
Register, Part IV, 29 CFR Part 1910, Control of Hazardous Energy Source (Lockout/Tagout); Final Rule.

The following symbols may be used in this manual:

! DANGER
Danger: Immediate hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death.

! WARNING
Warning: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in personal injury.

! CAUTION
Caution: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in product or property damages.

IMPORTANT
Important: Instructions that must be followed to ensure proper installation/operation of equipment.

NOTE
Note: General statements to assist the reader.
 Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Section Page
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Tank data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Model and serial numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Required accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Materials required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Installing Air Cannon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing Air Cannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing mounting plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting air cannon to mounting plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing flexible hoses and hard pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing restraining cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mount BIG BLASTER® CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE Multi-Valve Air Cannon System 15
Connecting air supply to air cannon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
After Installing Air Cannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Every month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Every year or 50,000 firings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon Valve Assembly Replacement. . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Air Cannon Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix A. BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon Specifications and
Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

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 List of Figures
List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1 Air Cannon Charging and Discharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Serial and Model Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Installing 30-Degree Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Installing a Drop-Through 30-Degree Mounting Plate for Vessels with Liner 7
5 Mounting Nozzles/Pipes for High-Temperature Applications . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 Installing Stainless Steel Blow Pipe and Carbon Steel Blow Pipe
for High-Temperature Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7 Installing Straight Stainless Steel Fan Nozzle and Carbon Steel Pipe for
High-Temperature Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8 Riser Duct with Fan Nozzles for High-Temperature Applications . . . . . . . . 9
9 Installing 90-Degree Stainless Steel Nozzle for
High-Temperature Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10 Cyclone with High-Temperature Blow Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11 Flange Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
12 Proper Hose and Pipe Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13 Improper Hose and Pipe Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
14 Installing Restraining Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
15 Installing Air Cannon System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
16 Plumbing Detail for Normally-Opened Solenoid Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
17 Plumbing Detail for Normally-Closed Solenoid Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
18 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon Assembly Parts List . . . . . . . 32
19 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon with integrated
MARTIN® Thermo Safety Shield Assembly Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
20 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Assembly Parts List, P/N 38071 . . 34
21 BIG BLASTER® CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE Multi-Valve Air Cannon
System Parts List, P/N 38625 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
22 Air Cannon Warning Label, P/N 33439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
23 BIG BLASTER® Serial/Model Number Label, P/N 21313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
24 Air Blast Warning Label, P/N 31913. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
25 Loud Noise Warning Tag, P/N 34070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Introduction

Introduction
General The BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon is a pneumatic bulk
material-moving system that quickly releases compressed air into storage
vessels, transfer chutes, gas ducts, and feed pipes to maintain material or gas
flow.

This manual provides instructions for installing air cannons on steel structures
only. For installations on other structures, call Martin Engineering or a
representative.

Operation The BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon System consists of one or
more air cannons mounted on a storage or process vessel. The air cannon
charges when the tank is filled with compressed air or nitrogen between 10 psi
and 125 psi operating pressure (up to 150 psi available upon request). When
the tank pressure equals the line pressure, airflow is static and the air cannon
is ready to be discharged. By activating the solenoid valve, a positive pressure
signal is sent to the BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Exhaust Valve causing it
to actuate and release the pressure holding the piston. The piston is instantly
forced back by the air pressure stored in the tank. The blast of air is then
directed through the discharge pipe or nozzle and into the storage or process
vessel.

Figure 1. Air Cannon Charging and Discharging

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Introduction
IMPORTANT
Tank data Never weld tank. Welding will melt paint and violate ASME
coding.

The air cannon tank is manufactured to American Society of Mechanical

Engineers (ASME) Code Rules, Section VIII, Division 1. It is National Board
registered and is pressure vessel quality (PVQ). After the tank is welded, paint
is applied inside the tank to prevent rust and corrosion. Never weld tank.
Welding will melt paint and violate ASME coding.

Model and serial Each XHV Air Cannon’s serial and model number is shown on a plate
numbers attached to the tank (see Figure 3). Serial and model numbers must be
referenced when ordering parts from Martin Engineering or representative,
and on all correspondence.

MARTIN ® BIG BLASTER ®

Air Cannon
Serial Number 03300
Model Number BB4-12-28
Type XHV-A
® MARTIN
Patents issued
and pending. ENGINEERING
800-544-2947 or 309-594-2384

Label P/N 21313

Figure 2. Serial and Model Number Plate Example

Specifications See Appendix A for technical data specific to individual models.

Required An air cannon system requires additional accessories in order to be fully

accessories operational. These accessories, which consist of solenoid valves, filters,
regulators, air pressure gauges, ball valves, air hoses, mounting plates,
nozzles, etc., can be purchased from Martin Engineering. These accessories
are packaged in kits for convenience and are ordered separately from the Air
Cannon Assembly. Contact Martin Engineering or a representative to
determine which kits are required for your specific application.

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References

Introduction
The following documents are referenced in this manual:
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) z244.1-1982, American
National Standard for Personnel Protection - Lockout/Tagout of Energy
Sources - Minimum Safety Requirements, American National Standards
Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
• Federal Register, Volume 54, Number 169, Part IV, 29 CFR Part 1910,
Control of Hazardous Energy Source (Lockout/Tagout); Final Rule,
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), 32nd Floor, Room 3244, 230 South Dearborn Street,
Chicago, IL 60604.
• The National Electrical Code (NEC) Handbook, National Fire Protection
Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy MA 02269-9101.
• ICS 1-1988, General Standards for Industrial Control and Systems, and
250-1985, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum),
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 2101 L Street
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037.
• Section VIII, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Division 1,
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center,
345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017.

Safety All safety rules defined in the above documents, and all owner/employer
safety rules, must be strictly followed when installing and servicing this
equipment.

Materials required Materials other than standard hand tools that are required to complete tasks
are listed where applicable.

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Before Installation
Before Installing Air Cannon

IMPORTANT
The delivery service is responsible for damage occurring in
transit. Martin Engineering CANNOT enter claims for
damages. Contact your transportation agent for more
information.
1. Inspect shipping container for damage. Report damage to delivery service
immediately and fill out delivery service’s claim form. Keep any damaged
goods subject to examination.
2. Remove air cannon assembly from shipping container. A pressure relief
valve, safety restraining cable, and warning labels will be included in this
container.
3. If you purchased accessories from Martin Engineering, they will be
packaged separately. Remove this equipment from its shipping container.
4. Take inventory of the equipment received. If anything is missing, contact
Martin Engineering or representative.

! WARNING
Before installing air cannon, lock out/tag out any equipment
that is loading or unloading material from the storage vessel.
5. Turn off and lock out/tag out energy source to accessory equipment
according to ANSI standards (see “References”).

! WARNING
If equipment will be installed in an enclosed area, test gas level
or dust content before using a cutting torch or welding. Using
a cutting torch or welding in an area with gas or dust may
cause an explosion.
6. If using a cutting torch or welding, test atmosphere for gas level or dust
content.

! CAUTION
When blasting into closed storage vessel, exhaust vents must
be considered to prevent internal vessel air pressure from
increasing to point where it may damage vessel.
7. When blasting into a closed storage vessel, exhaust vents must be
considered to prevent internal vessel air pressure from increasing to the
point where it may damage the vessel. See Appendix A to determine the
volume of air that will be introduced into the vessel with each air cannon
blast. Observe local and state codes, which may specify internal pressure
limits for your vessel.

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 Before Installation
IMPORTANT
Air cannon force output can vary depending on inlet pressure,
discharge opening size, structure size, material in structure,
and other factors. To determine maximum force output values
for your application, call Martin Engineering.
8. If you need to know air cannon maximum force output for your
application, call Martin Engineering.

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 Installing Air Cannon
Installation

IMPORTANT
Read entire section before beginning work.

To install air cannon, follow the procedures in this section corresponding to

the following steps:
1. Install mounting plate.
2. Connect air cannon to mounting plate.
3. Install restraining cable.
4. Connect air supply to air cannon. See “electrical solenoid valves” as
applicable.

A variety of mount plate and nozzle designs are available from Martin
Engineering. This section will describe the installation of the most commonly
used mount plates and nozzles. The correct mount plate or nozzle must be
used for the given application. If you are not sure which mount plate or nozzle
to use for your application, contact Martin Engineering or representative.

NOTE
NOTICE OF LIMITED LIABILITY: Due to possible
presence of latent structural defects in the apparatus of the
purchaser, Martin Engineering shall not be responsible for
consequential damage to the purchaser’s equipment and/or
apparatus resulting from the application of a MARTIN®
Product. Martin Engineering shall not be liable for improper
installation by the purchaser or other circumstances beyond
the control of Martin Engineering. Liability is disclaimed for
the structural soundness of apparatus or equipment not
supplied by Martin Engineering. Liability shall be strictly
limited to the replacement of the purchased product or refund
of the purchase price. To secure the integrity of the
installation, specify supervision by qualified personnel from
Martin Engineering.

Installing Materials required: Mounting plate or seal plate and support structure.
mounting plate
Material and field welds: If mild steel to mild steel use a 7018 or equivalent
rod. If stainless steel to stainless steel, use 308 or equivalent welding rod. If
stainless steel to mild steel, use 309 or equivalent welding rod.

NOTE
If you are unsure where to locate air cannon(s) on your storage
vessel, contact Martin Engineering or your representative.
1. Mark location for each air cannon on storage vessel.
2. A standard carbon steel mount plate or nozzle can be used for internal
vessel temperatures of less than 500°F.
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 a. If using 30-degree mounting plate (Figure 3), cut hole in storage vessel

Installation
for each mounting plate using templates on last page of this manual. If
templates are missing, contact Martin Engineering or representative.
Place mounting plate over hole and field weld to vessel skin.

Safety Cable

Vessel Wall

Figure 3. Installing 30-Degree Mounting Plate

b. If mount plate is to be welded to vessel, bolt holes must be cut away or
plug-welded in order to prevent air leakage upon discharge. If mount
plate is to be bolted to vessel, gasket must be used to prevent air
leakage upon discharge.
c. If vessel has a liner (Figure 4), drop-through blow-pipe must be used.
The blow pipe must be extended past liner so that liner is not damaged
from air cannon blast.

Safety Cable

Vessel Wall

Liner

Figure 4. Installing a Drop-Through 30-Degree Mounting Plate for Vessels with Liner

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 3. High-temperature nozzles and blow pipes (Fig. 5) should be used in
Installation

applications where the internal vessel temperature exceeds 500°F.

Fan Jet Angle Nozzle Fan Jet Blow Nozzle

High-Temperature Blow Pipe XHV Blow Pipe

Figure 5. Mounting Nozzles/Pipes for High-Temperature Applications

F D

A. Refractory
B. Stainless steel blow pipe
C. Seal plate
D. Cut-out refractory A
E. XHV blow pipe (carbon steel)
F. Flanges

Figure 6. Installing Stainless Steel Blow Pipe and Carbon Steel Blow Pipe
for High-Temperature Applications

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 Installation
A. Refractory
B. Fan jet blow nozzle (stainless steel)
C. Seal plate
D. Cut-out refractory
E. XHV blow pipe (carbon steel) B
F. Flanges
G. Floor or Wall
E D
F
C

2”

A G

Figure 7. Installing Straight Stainless Steel Fan Nozzle and Carbon Steel Pipe
for High-Temperature Applications
4. Plan view of nozzle placement for riser duct application. Alternate levels
between Pattern 1 and Pattern 2 for maximum area coverage.

Pattern 1 Pattern 2

Figure 8. Riser Duct with Fan Nozzles for High-Temperature Applications

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Installation

Vessel Wall

Field Weld Typ

Nozzle
XHV Blow-pipe (carbon steel)

Butt-weld to carbon steel blow pipe.

Refractory

Min. 2” of refractory cover to protect nozzle.

Weld anchors to nozzle to hold refractory cover.

Figure 9. Installing 90-Degree Stainless Steel Nozzle for High-Temperature Applications

Field Weld Typ

Field Weld Typ

Figure 10. Cyclone with High-Temperature Blow Pipes

Connecting air 1. One flange will be connected to blow pipe and other will be connected to
cannon to air cannon's discharge flange weldment.
mounting plate a. For threaded end pipe, screw pipe flange onto pipe completely. If
necessary, tack weld connection to prevent from becoming loose. DO
NOT weld threaded connection completely.
b. For plain end pipe, place slip-on flange over end of pipe and fillet weld
completely.

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 Installation
Flange Compression Washer

Nut

Cap Screw Gasket

Figure 11. Flange Installation

2. Place a gasket between the flanges and assemble using cap screws, nuts
and compression washers.

NOTE
Installing flexible If you are unsure where to route flexible hoses and hard pipe
hoses and hard for optimum performance and convenience, contact Martin
pipe Engineering or a representative.

IMPORTANT
Install flexible hoses and hard pipe in a manner that will
prevent potential safety hazards. Hoses and pipes need to be
clearly visible to prevent low clearance and trip hazards.
Anchor hoses and pipes to a secure structure to prohibit
unnecessary movement.

IMPORTANT
The purpose of the flexible hose is to aid in aligning the hard
pipe with the outlet ports. Flexible hoses should be placed in
areas that will allow the hose to remain straight. Flexible hose
should be used in as short of lengths as possible.
See Figures 12 and 13 for examples of flexible hose and hard
pipe installations.

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Installation

Pipes Aligned

Pipes Supported

Hose with Correct Tension

Figure 12. Proper Hose and Pipe Installation

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 Installation
No Support

Potential Blowout

Misaligned Pipes

Hose with Sharp Bend

Potential Blowout

Figure 13. Improper Hose and Pipe Installation

1. Thread or weld a companion flange to the discharge pipe or nozzle.
a. For threaded end pipe, screw pipe flange onto pipe completely. If
necessary, tack weld connection to prevent from becoming loose. DO
NOT weld threaded connection completely.
b. For plain end pipe, place slip-on flange over end of pipe and fillet weld
completely.
2. Route pipe and hose from the air cannon system to the discharge pipe or
nozzle.
3. Place a gasket between the pipe flange and discharge nozzle flange, and
assemble using cap screws and washers.
4. Repeat procedure for remaining ports.
5. Secure all hard pipe and hoses to prevent movement.

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 ! WARNING
Installing
Installation
Always install restraining cable to secure air cannon to
restraining cable storage vessel. Without restraining cable, air cannon could fall
and cause injury.
Do not use restraining cable to mount air cannon to storage
vessel wall. Purpose of restraining cable is to keep air cannon
from falling should it come loose from vessel wall, not as
primary means of securing air cannon to wall.

! CAUTION
Do not use angle iron or support ring to secure air cannon
rigidly to storage vessel. If restrained too rigidly, tank cannot
flex and air cannon can fail.

1.75
B (44) Typ
A. D-ring (2)
B. Vessel
C. Wire rope
D. Cable clamp (4)
E. 1/2” Shackle
F. Tank
D
C 3.00
(76)
Typ
A E Loop

Figure 14. Installing Restraining Cable

1. Weld D-ring (A, Figure 14) onto storage vessel (B) with 1/4-in. (6-mm)
field weld.
2. Insert wire rope (C) through D-ring on storage vessel, making a 3-in.
(76-mm) loop. If wire rope supplied with air cannon is not long enough,
loop and clamp it to an additional cable and attach additional cable to air
cannon.
3. Clamp wire rope with one cable clamp (D) as close to loop as possible.
Place another cable clamp 1-3/4 in. (44 mm) from first clamp.
4. Leave at least 1 in. (25 mm) of wire rope on dead end.
5. Gradually tighten nuts alternately and evenly to 15 ft-lbs. Leave 2 to 3 in.
(51 to 76 mm) slack in wire rope.
6. Use the U-bolt to connect the restraining cable to one of the D-rings on
tank. Tighten U-bolt’s pin with a wrench and insert cotter pin through the
hole. Separate ends of cotter pin to ensure U-bolt’s pin cannot back out.

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 NOTE
Mount BIG

Installation
If you are unsure where to locate the air cannon system in
BLASTER® relation to your storage vessel, contact Martin Engineering or
CATEGORY 5 a representative.
HURRICANE
Multi-Valve Air ! WARNING
Cannon System ®
The BIG BLASTER CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE Multi-
Valve Air Cannon System weighs approximately 495 lbs
(225 kg). The use of a hoist or crane is highly recommended.
Lift only from supplied lifting lugs to prevent damaging
assembly.

A-Cap Screws, Washers, and Nuts

Figure 15. Installing Air Cannon System

1. Locate and mount air cannon system in appropriate relation to storage
vessel(s).
2. The system should be mounted on a flat surface with adequate support.
3. Mount air cannon assembly to base weldment using cap screws, washers,
and nuts (A).
4. Mount base weldment to surface using best available field resources.
5. Install flexible hoses and hard pipe from air cannon system to mounting
nozzles.

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 IMPORTANT
Installation
Connecting air Read entire section before beginning work.
supply to air
cannon ! CAUTION
When pressure in storage vessel is 4 psi (0.28 bar) or more,
apply equal or greater pressure to the air cannon inlet.
Absence of inlet pressure will allow material in storage vessel
to enter the air cannon and contaminate the valve body and
tank.

IMPORTANT
To prevent leaking, apply pipe sealant to all fittings. Air
cannon will not pressurize if leaks are present.
1. Apply pipe sealant to all fittings.

! WARNING
MSHA/OSHA requires the use of an ASME-approved relief
valve and an air pressure gauge (see “References”).
2. Remove temporary ½” NPT dust cap from tank inspection port(s) and
install pressure relief valve and air pressure gauge. For convenience, the
pressure relief valve and air pressure gauge can be installed in the same
port using the ½” tee provided with the plumbing kit or air pressure gauge
kit. Make sure all ports are tightly plugged.
3. Remove recessed hex-head screw from the valve’s fill port. See Figure 16
or 17.

! WARNING
Make sure exhaust ports on BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE
Valve Elbows are pointed downward so that dirt cannot enter
and exhaust is not directed at personnel. Do not plug or reduce
the diameter of the exhaust ports.

IMPORTANT
Electric solenoid valves distributed by Martin Engineering
are recommended. Substitute valves may not work as
effectively.

NOTE
Additional control valves such as: manually-actuated valves,
explosion-proof valves, and box-enclosed manifolds are also
available from Martin Engineering. Contact your local
representative for detailed information if you are installing
one of these options. Solenoid ports are (1) inlet, (2) outlet, and
(3) exhaust.
4. Connect the 3-way electric solenoid valve.
a. If using a normally-opened solenoid valve, connect the 3-way electric
solenoid valve outlet port (2) to BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE
Exhaust Valve fill port. See Figure 16.
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 b. If using a normally-closed solenoid valve, connect the 3-way electric

Installation
solenoid valve outlet port (2) to BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE
Exhaust Valve control port. See Figure 17.
5. Connect air filter/regulator to the 3-way electrical solenoid valve inlet
port with desired length of ½” pipe. Look at arrow on side of filter/
regulator to make sure flow is correct.

IMPORTANT
OSHA/MSHA requires installation of a lockout ball valve (see
“References”).
6. Connect lockout ball valve to air filter/regulator with desired length of ½”
pipe. Look at arrow on side of ball valve to make sure flow is correct.
7. Connect lockout ball valve to compressed air source with desired length
of ½” pipe. Additional lockout ball valves can be placed in fill and control
lines as desired.

IMPORTANT
For electrical solenoid valve installations, design and wire
electrical solenoid controls according to NEC Handbook.
Electrical push buttons, timers, and programmable
controllers are available through Martin Engineering.
8. For electrical solenoid valve installations, if using electrical solenoid
controller, install according to instructions provided with controller.

! WARNING
Do not exceed 125 psi (8.62 bar) maximum working pressure
or the pressure relief valve will open. Minimum recommended
pressure for most applications is 80 psi (5.52 bar), but lower
pressures can be used. Make sure air supply is filtered and
regulated.

NOTE
Pressure relief valves of up to 150 psi are available from
Martin Engineering. Consult the Maximum Allowable
Working Pressure (MAWP) on the tank's name plate before
substituting a different pressure relief valve. Never use a
pressure relief valve with a set pressure that is higher than the
MAWP of the tank.

! WARNING
The pressure relief valve may relieve at any point between
90% and 100% of set pressure. Exceeding the MAWP of the
tank can cause it to rupture.
9. Anchor all pipes and wires to prohibit movement.

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Installation

Electrical Power Supply

Electrical Signal Line (supplied by others)
(supplied by others)
F

Fill Port 3/8 NPT To other solenoid valves

C2 A2

From PLC or timer

Control Port 3/8 NPT
To fill port

A3 E1

To nozzle.*
To control port From
compressor
D2
C1

Compressed Air Supply

B E2 80 to 100 psi
(supplied by others)
A1 D1 G D1

Figure 16. Plumbing Detail for Normally-Opened Solenoid Valve

Description Assembly and Kit

Item
Part Numbers**
A1 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon
38005-35, 38005-70,
A2 Safety Relief Valve
or 38005-150
A3 Safety Cable
B NPT Flange Assembly 25698
C1 3-Way 2-Position Solenoid Valve (normally opened)
37885-110
C2 Air Pressure Gauge
D1 Lockout Valve
37890-XX
D2 Filter Regulator Unit
E1 Air Fill Hose
37892
E2 Air Control Hose
F Controller/PLC *
G Air Supply Pipe 103008 (or by others)

* Contact MARTIN ENGINEERING for recommendation.

** Contact MARTIN ENGINEERING for breakdown of parts contained in assemblies and kits.

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 Installation
From PLC or timer

Open to
atmosphere

To control port
A2 From
compressor
C2 Fill Port 3/8 NPT

Control Port 3/8 NPT

Electrical Power Supply
(supplied by others)
A3

To nozzle.* F Electrical Signal Line

(supplied by others)
D1

C1 D2
D1
B
E
A1 H

To other air cannons. Compressed Air Supply

80 to 100 psi (supplied by others)

Figure 17. Plumbing Detail for Normally-Closed Solenoid Valve

Assembly & Kit
Item Description
Part Numbers**
A1 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon
38005-35, 38005-70,
A2 Safety Relief Valve
or 38005-150
A3 Safety Cable
B NPT Flange Assembly 25698
C1 3-Way 2-Position Solenoid Valve (normally closed)
37886-110
C2 Air Pressure Gauge
D1 Lockout Valve
37890-XX
D2 Filter Regulator Unit
E Air Control Hose 33739
F Air Fill Hose 37452
G Controller/PLC *
H Air Supply Pipe 103008 or by others

* Contact MARTIN ENGINEERING for Recommendation.

** Contact MARTIN ENGINEERING for breakdown of parts contained in assemblies and kits.

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 After Installing Air Cannon
After Installation

IMPORTANT
Read entire section before beginning work.
1. Thoroughly wipe storage vessel wall clean next to vessel door/port. Place
Air Blast Warning Label, P/N 31913, on vessel wall visible to anyone
opening door/port. If more than one door or port exists on storage vessel,
request additional labels from Martin Engineering or representative.
Attach Lockout Valve Warning Tag, P/N 35146, to lockout valve with
cable tie (supplied).
2. Purge air lines.

IMPORTANT
Charge each air cannon individually during initial start-up to
avoid significant pressure loss.
Relief valve is preset to open at 125 psi (8.62 bar).

! WARNING
Do not exceed 125 psi (8.62 bar) maximum working pressure
or pressure relief valve will open. Minimum recommended
pressure for most applications is 80 psi (5.52 bar) but lower
pressures can be used. Make sure air supply is filtered and
regulated.

NOTE
Pressure relief valves of up to 150 psi are available from
Martin Engineering. Consult the Maximum Allowable
Working Pressure (MAWP) on tank's name plate before
substituting a different pressure relief valve. Never use a
pressure relief valve with a set pressure that is higher than the
MAWP of the tank.

! WARNING
Pressure relief valve may relieve at any point between 90%
and 100% of set pressure. Exceeding MAWP can cause tank to
rupture.
3. Supply 80 to 125 psi (5.52 to 8.62 bar) filtered and regulated air to system.
4. If air cannon does not charge, see “Troubleshooting.”
5. Check system for air leaks. If leaking, see “Troubleshooting.”

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 After Installation
NOTE
When air cannon blasts, a small amount of air will release
from solenoid valve and quick exhaust valve.

! DANGER
Do not open door/port or enter storage vessel when cannons
are charged and operational. Flying debris from cannons’
blast can kill you.
If air cannons are installed on open pit or on structure with no
top, make sure area is clear before firing cannons. Flying
debris from cannons’ blast can kill you.

! WARNING
Air cannons are loud when firing. Use ear protection to avoid
impairment or loss of hearing.
6. Blast air cannon as follows: for air cannons with electrical solenoid valves
and external electrical controls, activate electrical solenoid valve by
external control (electrical push button, timer, etc.) or by pushing button
on electrical solenoid valve. (If wired correctly, this should send signal to
solenoid valve closing inlet to outlet and opening outlet to exhaust.)
7. Blast air cannon five times to ensure proper operation. Allow tank to fill
after each blast.
8. If air cannon blasts properly, continue to operate air cannon as needed. If
problems occur, see “Troubleshooting.”
9. Keep air cannon charged with air at all times so unit is always ready for
use and so material cannot flow into air cannon.

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 Maintenance
Maintenance

IMPORTANT
Read entire section before beginning work.

! WARNING
Turn off and lock out/tag out air supply and energy source
before blasting air cannon to prevent air cannon from
refilling.

! WARNING
Do not open door/port or enter storage vessel before turning
off compressed air source, locking out controls, purging line
pressure, and venting air completely from tank.

Turn off and lock out/tag out energy source according to ANSI standards
(see “References”).

Every month 1. Inspect all connections from air supply to tank for leaks and deterioration.
If connections are leaking, seal all fittings with pipe sealant and tighten.
Replace any deteriorating connections. Make sure hoses do not flex more
than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
2. Make sure all pipes and wires are anchored to prohibit movement. Secure
as needed.
3. Inspect BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Assembly, electrical
solenoid valve, lockout ball valve, and air filter/regulator for proper
operation. If not operating correctly, replace.
4. Inspect air gauge for correct operation; make sure lens is clean and
visible.
5. Inspect safety relief valve: pull ring to bleed off a small amount of
compressed air and make sure diaphragm closes back to an air-tight seal.
6. Inspect safety cable (restraining cable); make sure clamp connections are
secure and there is no excessive corrosion or frayed cable.
7. Wipe all warning labels clean. If labels are not readable, contact Martin
Engineering or representative for replacements.

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Every year or

Maintenance
1. Blast air cannon to remove air from tank, then pull ring on relief valve to
50,000 firings make sure air stored in cannon has been released.
2. Perform monthly maintenance. See “Every month.”
3. After all air is released, remove drain plug. Allow all moisture to drain
from tank.
4. After all moisture is removed, apply pipe sealant to drain plug. Install
drain plug on tank.

! CAUTION
Do not weld tank. Paint in tank will melt and welding will
violate ASME code. If tank is damaged or leaking, do not use
air cannon until tank is replaced or repaired by Martin
Engineering.
5. Inspect air cannon mounting area for rust and loose screws, welds, and
bolts. Replace, tighten, or weld as necessary.
6. Inspect tank, valve body, piston, and discharge nozzle for damage.
Replace or return to Martin Engineering for repair as necessary.
7. Inspect restraining cable for wear. Replace if worn.
8. On units with electrical controls, inspect wires and connections. Repair or
replace wires to NEC Handbook standards as necessary.

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 BIG BLASTER®
Maintenance
1. De-energize the air cannon; completely drain all compressed air energy
HURRICANE Air from tank.
Cannon Valve
Assembly
replacement

Main lever will discharge air cannon.

2. Close safety slide gate if equipped with one. If your air cannon has an
open discharge port, make sure you are safely isolated from free-flowing
material or hazards inside the discharge area.

MARTIN® Thermo Safety Shield in

the closed position.

3. Disconnect air lines.

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 4. Remove the 8 bolts on the BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve

Maintenance
Assembly.

5. Remove valve from tank. A small pry bar can help if O-rings are dry.

6. With the BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Assembly removed, the

rebuild can be done in the maintenance shop (see list of rebuild kits on
page 27).

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 7. When replacing the BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Assembly on
Maintenance

the tank, a small amount of grease will secure the O-ring. Make sure
O-ring stays secure during the reassembly.

8. Place a small amount of grease on the discharge tube O-rings.

9. Inspect interior of air cannon. Make sure discharge tube has a clean and
smooth surface for air-tight O-ring seal.
Discharge Tube

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 10. Mate the BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Assembly back onto

Maintenance
discharge tube, making sure not to pinch O-ring.

O-ring Mating Surface

11. Install the 8 cap screws and compression washers.

12. After the BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Assembly is bolted to

tank, re-connect air lines. Ensure there are no leaks or loose connections.

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 13. If present, pin the MARTIN® Thermo Safety Shield back to open
Maintenance
position.

14. Slowly pressurize BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon. Check

for leaks from any pinched O-rings.
15. When BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon is pressurized and
ready for operation, test fire the cannon.

The BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon is now ready for operation.

NOTE
Watch air gauge when air cannon is fired. Needle should drop
to “zero” instantly. Exhaust ports should be pointing down so
that no dirt can fall into exhaust valve.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
If air cannon will not charge or discharge, find possible cause(s) in
appropriate chart below and follow steps in “Solution” column. If after
doing so you are still experiencing problems, contact Martin Engineering or
representative.

Problem: Air Cannon Will Not Charge

Cause Solution
Compressor source. Make sure compressor is on and air line has pressure.
Ball valves open. Check that ball valves are fully open to each cannon.
Filter/Regulator. Factory-set at zero. Rotate clockwise to increase.
Check plumbing air flow direction (indicated with an
arrow).
Solenoid plumbing. Check connections. Port 1 = inlet; Port 2 = outlet;
Port 3 = exhaust.
Tank plugs missing. Check to see whether any NPT ports on tank have
been left open.
Fill port connection on air cannon. Check that air supply is connected to “fill port.”

Problem: Air Cannon Will Not Discharge

Cause Solution
Solenoid plumbing. Make sure plumbing is correct.
Check for leaks.
Check plumbing direction.
Solenoid electrical. Make sure wiring is connected.
Check that voltage is correct.
Check for signal.
Tank pressure. Check air gauge.
Control line is not correct. Check that control line is connected correctly to air
cannon and solenoid.
Air cannon exhaust ports. Check street elbows. The [two] 1-inch street elbows
CAN NOT be plugged or reduced down.
Blocked discharge—cannon makes Remove blockage.
“sputtering” sound when discharging;
air gauge drops slowly or does not go all
the way to zero.
Control line has a leak or blockage. Check that air line is not too long (over 200 ft.).
Operating pressure is low. Check that operating pressure is at 80–100 psi.
Control signal too short. Make sure that solenoid stays on long enough for
correct operation (1 second).
Air gauge not working correctly. Be sure that air gauge drops to “0” psi in less than ½
second.

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Notes
 Part Numbers
Part Numbers
This section provides product names and corresponding part numbers for BIG
BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannons and related equipment. Please
reference part numbers when ordering parts. Part numbers for accessory
equipment not listed here are available from Martin Engineering or
representative.

BIG BLASTER® BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon Assembly:

HURRICANE Model HURRICANE 35 L: P/N 38005-35
Air Cannon
Model HURRICANE 35 L with plain end flange: P/N 38005-35PE
Model HURRICANE 35 L with integrated MARTIN® Thermo
Safety Shield: P/N 38005-35S
Model HURRICANE 35 L with integrated MARTIN® Thermo
Safety Shield and plain end flange: P/N 38005-35SPE
Model HURRICANE 70 L: P/N 38005-70
Model HURRICANE 70 L with plain end flange: P/N 38005-70PE
Model HURRICANE 70 L with integrated MARTIN® Thermo
Safety Shield: P/N 38005-70S
Model HURRICANE 70 L with integrated MARTIN® Thermo
Safety Shield and plain end flange: P/N 38005-70SPE
Model HURRICANE 150 L: P/N 38005-150
Model HURRICANE 150 L with plain end flange: P/N 38005-150PE
Model HURRICANE 150 L with integrated MARTIN® Thermo
Safety Shield: P/N 38005-150S
Model HURRICANE 150 L with integrated MARTIN® Thermo
Safety Shield and plain end flange: P/N 38005-150SPE

BIG BLASTER® CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE Multi-Valve Air

Cannon System: P/N 38625

Air Cannon Pressure Relief Valve: P/N 21680

Repair Parts Air Pressure Gauge: P/N 34842
Safety Cable Kit: P/N 32271
BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Assembly: P/N 38071
BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Exhaust Valve Rebuild Kit: P/N 38137-4
BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Main Piston Rebuild Kit: P/N 38138

Contact Martin Engineering for information on other repair parts.

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Part Numbers

8 3
4

9 7
2
6
1

P/N 38066 also included in valve assembly, P/N 38071

Figure 18. BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon Assembly Parts List
Item Description Part No. Qty
®
1 BIG BLASTER HURRICANE Tank (35 Liter) 38070-35 1
1 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Tank (70 Liter) 38070-70 1
®
1 BIG BLASTER HURRICANE Tank (150 Liter) 38070-150 1
2 Internal O-ring Flange Weldment 38069 1
3 O-ring #169, 7.487 ID X .103 CS 38066 1
4 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Assembly 38071 1
5 Discharge Flange Weldment 35081-H 1
5 Discharge Flange Weldment Plain End 35081-HPE 1
6 Compression Washer, 5/8 11752 16
7 Screw, HHC 5/8-11NC X 1-1/4 ZP 15798 16
8 Internal Pipe, Aluminum 38068-70 1
9 O-ring #425, 4.50 ID X .275 CS 20771-S 2

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 10 6

Part Numbers
8 2 5
4

13
9 3 14
11 12 15
7 16
1

P/N 38066 also included in valve assembly, P/N 38071

Figure 19. BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon with integrated MARTIN® Thermo
Safety Shield Assembly Parts List
Item Description Part No. Qty
®
1 BIG BLASTER HURRICANE Tank (35 Liter) 38070-35 1
1 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Tank (70 Liter) 38070-70 1
®
1 BIG BLASTER HURRICANE Tank (150 Liter) 38070-150 1
2 Internal O-ring Flange Weldment 38069 1
3 O-ring #169, 7.487 ID X .103 CS 38066 1
4 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Assembly 38071 1
5 Screw, HHC 5/8-11NC X 1-3/4 ZP 11766 6
6 Compression Washer, 5/8 11752 14
7 Screw, HHC 5/8-11NC X 1-1/4 ZP 15798 8
8 Internal Pipe, Aluminum 38068-70 1
9 O-ring #425, 4.50 ID X .275 CS 20771-S 2
10 Slide Gate Inner Flange ZP 38190-Z 1
11 Slide Gate (plated) 38187-4H-Z 1
12 Slide Gate Flange (plated) 38188-4H-Z 1
12 Slide Gate Flange Plain End (plated) 38188-4HPE-Z 1
13 Slide Gate Pin 38191 2
14 Ratchet Adjusting Knob 33570-TT 2
15 Compression Spring 1.00 33573 2
16 Spring Pin 1/8 x 1 ZP 33574 2

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Part Numbers

14 4
9 1 17 26
12 19
2
5 6
8

13
7

11 25
15 16
20 18 21
3 24 27
10

Figure 20. BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Assembly Parts List, P/N 38071
Item Description Part No. Qty Kit
1 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Valve Body Cap 37775-H 1
2 Sleeve, Bearing 37287 1 I
3 Spring, Compression 1.937 OD 34671 1 I
4 Piston 37789 1 I
5 O-ring #331, 2.225 ID X 210 CS 37804 1 I
6 Air Inlet Valve 37790-U 1 I
7 Screw, SFHS 1/4-20NC-2A X 1.00 33552 1 I
8 Plunger 37791 1
9 O-ring #150, 2.862 ID X .103 CS 37794 1 I & II
10 Top Cap 37776 1 II
11 O-ring #206, .484 ID X .139 CS 37795 1 II
12 Handle 37792 1 II
13 Slotted Spring Pin, 1/4 X 1-1/4, Stainless Steel 32403 1 II
14 Quick Release Pin, 1/4 X 1.63 ZP 37796 1 II
15 Screw, HHC 1/4-20NC X 1 ZP 12699 6
16 Urethane Bumper 37793 1 I
17 Spring Bumper Pad 38064 2 III
18 Compression Spring 35077 1 III
19 Piston Assembly 38022 1 III
20 O-ring #166, 6.737 ID X .094 CS 35078 1 I & III
21 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Basket (Machined) 37897 1

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 Part Numbers
Item Description Part No. Qty Kit
22 Compression Washer, 1/4 11521 6
23 Screw, HHC 1/4-20NC X 7/8 ZP 11891 6
24 Street Elbow, 1.00 90 degree 36124 2
25 Hex Socket Plug, 3/8 NPT 37987 1
26 O-ring #425, 4.50 ID X .275 CS 20771-S 2 III
27 O-ring #169, 7.487 ID X .103 CS 38066 1 III

I = Parts included in MARTIN® HURRICANE and TORNADO Air Cannon Valve Rebuild Kit,
P/N 38137-4

II = Parts included in MARTIN® TORNADO Exhaust Valve Cap Replacement Kit, P/N 38136
III = Parts included in BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon Main Piston Rebuild Kit,
P/N 38138

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Part Numbers

11

14 15 16 17 18
22

13

20

21
19

10

9
3 8
4 7
5 2
6

Figure 21. BIG BLASTER® CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE Multi-Valve Air Cannon System
Parts List, P/N 38625

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 Part Numbers
Item Description Part No. Qty
1 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE 5-Port Tank 38604-5 1
2 Base 38624 1
3 Washer Flat 5/8 Narrow ZP 16814 4
4 Screw, HHC 5/8-11NC X 1-1/2 ZP 11746-04 4
5 Washer Compression 5/8 11752 44
6 Nut Hex 5/8-11NC ZP 11772 4
7 Aluminum Pipe Coupling 38602 5
8 O-ring #425 4.50 ID x .275 CS 20771-S 10
9 HURRICANE Valve Cap Assembly 38071 5
10 Screw, HHC 5/8-11NC X 1-1/4 ZP 15798 40
11 Plug Pipe 1/2 NPT 12519 1
12 (NS) Valve Safety 1/2 NPT Brass 21680 1
13 Bushing 3/4 NPT x 1/2 NPT Galvanized 38236 1
14 Elbow Street 1/2 NPT Galvanized 38235 1
15 Nipple Hex 3/8 NPT ZP 38291 3
16 Valve Ball 1/2 NPT 14824 1
17 Manifold 38621 1
18 Valve Safety Exhaust 1/2 NPT 32284-01 1
19 Nipple Hex 3/8 NPT ZP 38530 5
20 Fitting Swivel Hose 3/8 NPSM x 3/8 NPTF 38525 5
21 Flexible Hose Assembly 3/8 NPT x 3 ft 37891-3 3
22 Flexible Hose Assembly 3/8 NPT x 2 ft 37891-2 2
23 (NS) Plug Pipe 1/2 NPT 21874 1
24 (NS) Label Kit 34517-03H 1
25 (NS) Manual Operator’s M3737 1

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! ADVERTENCIA
! WARNING

Do not puncture, rivet, weld, or modify

air cannon. Air cannon can explode or
malfunction, causing severe injury
or death.
No agujere, remache, o solde. Cualquier
tipo de modificación sobre el tanque de
presión puede causar la explosión del
mismo y causar heridas o muerte.
Label P/N 33439

Figure 22. Air Cannon Warning Label, P/N 33439

MARTIN ® B I G B L A S T E R ®
Air Cannon
Serial Number 03300
Model Number BB4-12-28
Type XHV-A
® MARTIN
Patents issued
and pending ENGINEERING
800-544-2947 or 309-594-2384

Label P/N 21313

®
Figure 23. BIG BLASTER Serial/Model Number Label, P/N 21313

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! ADVERTENCIA
! WARNING

Air cannon(s) are mounted on this structure.

DO NOT OPEN this door until you:
1. Lock out/tag out all power.
2. Purge line pressure.
3. Vent air from all cannons.
Opening this door while cannons are operational
can kill you.

Detonador(es) neumaticos son montados en

esta estructura.
NO ABRA la puerta sin haber:
1. Bloquee/rotule todas fuentes de energía.
2. Purga la presión de línea.
3. Ventile el aire de los detonadores.
Abrir esta puerta mientras los cañones están
operando puede ser mortal!
Label P/N 31913

Figure 24. Air Blast Warning Label, P/N 31913

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! ADVERTENCIA
! WARNING

Loud noise. Use ear

protection to avoid
impairment or loss
of hearing.
Zona ruidosa. Usar
tapones de oreja para
evitar cualquier
daño auditivo.
Label P/N 34070

Figure 25. Loud Noise Warning Tag, P/N 34070

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 Fan Jet
Mounting

30° Mounting

Mount 30-degree mounting plates vertically.

Mount fan jet mounting plates either vertically or horizontally.
Contact Martin Engineering for more information.
 Appendix A
Appendix A
BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon
Specifications and Performance Data

Martin Engineering M3737-05/10 A-1 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon

 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon Dimensions
Appendix A

ØA
3/8-NPT Inlet C

4-in. Discharge
1-NPT Exhaust
NPT = National Pipe Thread

Dim. A Dim. B Dim. C Shipping Weight

P/N
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) lb (kg)
38005-35 16.0 (406) 27.29 (693) 16.50 (419) 98 (44)
38005-70 20.0 (508) 29.54 (750) 18.75 (476) 115 (52)
38005-150 24.0 (610) 34.79 (884) 24.00 (610) 143 (65)

Air Volume in ft3 (Liters) Free Air

Air Pressure 38005-35 38005-70 38005-150
PSIG ft3 (L) ft3 (L) ft3 (L)
0 1.2 (35) 2.4 (70) 5.3 (150)
40 4.6 (130) 9.2 (260) 19.7 (558)
50 5.4 (154) 10.8 (308) 23.3 (660)
60 6.3 (178) 12.5 (355) 26.9 (762)
70 7.1 (201) 14.2 (403) 30.5 (864)
80 8.0 (227) 15.9 (450) 34.1 (966)
90 8.8 (249) 17.6 (498) 37.8 (1020)
100 9.6 (272) 19.2 (546) 41.4 (1172)
110 10.5 (297) 20.9 (593) 45.0 (1274)
120 11.3 (320) 22.6 (641) 48.6 (1376)

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 Appendix A
13.00
(330)

53.46
(1358)

12.00
(305)

12.00
(305)

12.00
(305)

22.46
(570)
16.46
(418)

36.00
(914)

31.00
(787)

39.50
(1003)
42.00
(1067)

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 BIG BLASTER® HURRICANE Air Cannon Performance Data
Appendix A

Discharge Times @ 100 psi

120

35L
Pressure (psi)

100
70L
150L
80

60

40

20

0
0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.2 0.22 0.24 0.26 0.28 0.30

Time (sec)

Fill Times @ 100 psi

110
100
90
Pressure (psi)

80
70
60
50
40 35L
70L
30
150L
20
10

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Time (sec)

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