The Fuse Blast sits on four lockable casters, allowing you to easily move it within your workspace or keep it in place for safe operation. If one or more of those casters are damaged, such as during shipping, it may be difficult or impossible to move the machine or keep it steady during use.

Use this guide to replace one or more Fuse Blast casters.

Estimated time: 5–10 minutes

Overview: Prepare the Fuse Blast and a clean workspace for replacing the casters.

Step 1: Prepare the workspace

Clear a workspace. Ensure that the workspace is well-ventilated, level, and clean.

Step 2: Unplug the machine

Disconnect the power cable from the machine before continuing with maintenance. To prevent any accidental activation of the machine while you are working, do not perform maintenance on the machine while it is connected to power.

Overview: Uninstall a caster from the Fuse Blast and install its replacement. Repeat as needed for all casters you are replacing.

Step 2: Lift the Fuse Blast

Identify the caster you will be replacing. Insert the forks of your pallet jack, forklift, or other similar device between the casters on the side of the machine you will be working. For example, if you are replacing the front-right caster, insert the forks under the right side of the machine, between the front-right and back-right casters. Lift the side of the machine by about 2 in (5 cm). If your lifting device has a lock, lock it in place before continuing.

Step 3: Remove the caster

Use a 50 mm wrench (7.5 mm thick or less to fit between the caster and Fuse Blast) to loosen the nut at the top of the caster to be removed. If the caster separates from its threaded stud, use a pair of pliers or other similar tool to unscrew the stud from the Fuse Blast. Set the caster and stud aside for disposal.

Step 4: Install the replacement caster

Thread the free end of the stud in the replacement caster into the now-open nut. Use a 50 mm wrench (7.5 mm thick or less to fit between the caster and Fuse Blast) to tighten the nut at the top of the caster until it is flush against the Fuse Blast.

Step 5: Lower the Fuse Blast

Carefully lower the machine so it sits unsupported on the casters.

Step 6: Replace other casters (optional)

If you are replacing any of the other casters, repeat steps 1–5 for each.

Overview: After replacing the casters, power on the machine and perform final checks.

Step 2: Lock the casters

Once in position, lock the casters on the feet to prevent the Fuse Blast from moving.

Step 3: Power on the machine

Connect the power cable to the machine and the power supply. Flip the power switch on the back of the machine to the ON position. The machine initializes.

Step 4: Test the machine

Start a blasting cycle and use the machine as you normally would to test that it remains stable and securely locked in place.