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Operator’s Manual
M3813
 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
Air cannon materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Model and serial numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Materials required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Required accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mount Martin® Multi Valve Air Cannon System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting air supply to air cannon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing manual valves and electrical solenoid valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing solenoid enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
After Installing Air Cannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Every month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Every year or 50,000 firings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Valve assembly replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Air Cannon Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Air Control components/kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appendix A. Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B. Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

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 List of Figures
List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1 Restricted Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Air Cannon Charging and Discharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Serial and Model Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Air Cannon Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5 Standard Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6 30° Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7 Fan Jet Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8 Mounting Nozzles/Pipes (High Temp. Applications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9 Installing Mounting Plate (High Temp. Applications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10 Riser Duct with Fan Jet Blow Nozzles (High Temp. Applications) . . . . . . . 9
11 Cyclone with High-Temperature Blow Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12 Proper Hose and Pipe Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
13 Improper Hose and Pipe Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
14 Installing Restraining Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
15 Installing Air Cannon System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
16 Solenoid Enclosure Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
17 Quick Exhaust Valve Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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18 Martin Typhoon Air Cannon Assembly Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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19 Martin Typhoon Air Cannon Valve Assembly Parts List, P/N 38071-FD . 31
20 Martin® Multi Valve Air Cannon System Parts List, P/N 38625-FD . . . . . . 32

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Introduction

Introduction
General The Martin® Typhoon Air Cannons are pneumatic, bulk material-moving
systems that quickly release compressed air into a storage vessel to restore
flow to material that is clinging (A), bridging (B), rat-holing (C), or arching
(D) (see Figure 1). This manual provides instructions for installing cannons
on steel structures only. For installations on other structures, call Martin
Engineering or a representative.

A B C D

Figure 1. Restricted Material

Operation The Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon System consists of one or more air
cannons mounted on a storage vessel. The air cannon charges when the tank is
filled with plant compressed air or nitrogen between 40 psi
(2.76 bar) and 120 psi (8.27 bar) (A, Figure 2) that is controlled by a 3-way
normally open solenoid valve. Air fed through the valve assembly-mounted
quick exhaust valve (QEV) passes through the piston and into the tank (B).
When tank pressure equals line pressure, airflow is static and the cannon is
ready to discharge (C). By activating the solenoid valve, the air supply is shut
off and the air line between the QEV and solenoid is emptied. This allows the
QEV to quickly release the pressure holding the piston. The piston is instantly
forced back by the pressure stored in the tank which then exits through the
discharge pipe, releasing the energized air pressure stored in the tank. This
blast of air is directed through the discharge pipe and into the storage
vessel (D).

Air cannon The air cannon tank is manufactured to American Society of Mechanical
materials 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.

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.

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A B

C D

Figure 2. Air Cannon Charging and Discharging

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

Martin® Air Cannon

Serial Number
Model Number
Type

U.S. and corresponding

foreign patents pending.

800-544-2947 309-852-2384 www.martin-eng.com

Label P/N 21313

Figure 3. Serial and Model Number Plate

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

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Required

Introduction
This manual includes instructions for installing accessories required for air
accessories cannons to be fully operational (see Figure 4). The following accessories can
be ordered from Martin Engineering and shipped separately from air cannons
(see “Part Numbers”):
• Quick exhaust valve (A).
• Air control components: manual valve (B) or electrical solenoid valve (C),
air filter (D), air regulator (E), air lubricator (F), lockout ball valve (G), and
check valve (H).

A B C D E F G H

A. Quick exhaust valve E. Air regulator

B. Manual valve F. Air lubricator
C. Electrical solenoid valve G. Lockout ball valve
D. Air filter H. Check valve

Figure 4. Air Cannon Accessories

References 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.

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 Before Installing Air Cannon
Before Installation

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 from shipping container. Equipment in container
should include the following:
• Air cannon, relief valve, and safety cable kit.
• Air Blast Warning Label, P/N 31913.
• Lockout Valve Warning Tag, P/N 35146.
3. If you ordered accessories from Martin Engineering, remove from
shipping container. Equipment in container may include the following:
• Quick exhaust valve.
• Air control components: manual valve or electrical solenoid valve, air
filter/regulator/lubricator, air supply line, lockout ball valve, and check
valve.
4. 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.

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 7. When blasting into closed storage vessel, consider exhaust vents to

Before Installation
prevent internal vessel air pressure from increasing to point where it may
damage vessel. Calculate temporary vessel pressure after air cannon
discharge with the following equation:

pressure in air cannon × air cannon volume -

P = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
air cannon volume + unoccupied volume of vessel

If calculated pressure is greater than 0.5 psi (.034 bar), install exhaust
vents to avoid damage to storage vessel. Observe local and state codes,
which may specify limits less than 0.5 psi (.034 bar).

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 “Installing manual valves and
electrical solenoid valves” or “Installing solenoid enclosures,” as
applicable.

Installing Materials Required: Mounting plate or seal plate and support structure.
mounting plate
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. For internal storage vessel temperatures under 500°F (260°C), install
standard (30°) or fan jet mounting plate on vessel as follows:
a. If using a standard mounting plate (Figure 5), cut a round hole
4-5/8 in. (117 mm) in diameter in storage vessel for each mounting
plate. Place short nipple into hole and field weld mounting plate to
vessel skin.

Short nipple

Vessel skin

Figure 5. Standard Mounting Plate

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 b. If using a 30° mounting plate (Figure 6), cut a hole in storage vessel

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for each mounting plate. Place mounting plate over hole and field weld
to vessel skin.

Vessel skin

Figure 6. 30° Mounting Plate

c. If using a fan jet mounting plate (Figure 7), cut a round hole in storage
vessel for each mounting plate. Slide nipple through hole from inside.
Field weld inside plate and nipple to vessel wall.
d. Go to “Connecting air cannon to mounting plate.”

Nipple

Vessel wall

Inside plate

Figure 7. Fan Jet Mounting Plate

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 3. For internal storage vessel temperatures of 500°F (260°C) or higher,
Installation

install blow pipe and fan jet angle nozzle, fan jet blow nozzle, or high-
temperature blow pipe (Figure 8) on vessel as follows:
a. If using fan jet angle nozzle, contact Martin Engineering.

Fan jet angle nozzle

Fan jet blow nozzle

High-temperature blow pipe Blow pipe

Figure 8. Mounting Nozzles/Pipes (High-Temperature Applications)

b. If using fan jet blow nozzle, do the following:
(1) Cut a 15-in. (381 mm) by 6-in. (152 mm) hole in skin and
refractory (A, Figure 9) (if present).
(2) If using high-temperature blow pipe, field weld onto fan jet blow
nozzle.

F C
E

A. Refractory
B. High-temp fan jet nozzle
C. Seal plate
D. Cut-out refractory
A D
E. Blow pipe
F. Pipe flanges

Figure 9. Installing Mounting Plate (High-Temperature Applications)

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 (3) Insert fan jet blow nozzle (B) in hole with nozzle face flush with

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refractory lining surface. Position fan jet blow nozzle to sweep
adjacent wall when cannon discharges (see Figure 10).

Figure 10. Riser Duct with Fan Jet Blow Nozzles (High-Temperature Applications)
(4) Install 1/4-in. (6 mm) thick by 17-in. (432 mm) long by 8-in.
(203 mm) wide seal plate (C, Figure 9) over fan jet blow nozzle
opening.
(5) Field weld seal plate to vessel skin.
(6) Field weld fan jet blow nozzle to seal plate.
(7) Pack new refractory into hole that you cut out (D) in step 3.b(1) to
seal around fan jet blow nozzle.
(8) Field weld blow pipe to high-temperature blow pipe (if using) or
fan jet blow nozzle.
(9) Go to step 3.d.

IMPORTANT
Blow pipe can be installed alone as described in step 3.c.
However, if using high-temperature blow pipe, also install
blow pipe as described in step 3.c.(5).
c. If using high-temperature blow pipe and/or blow pipe, do the
following:
(1) Cut a 5-in. (127 mm) round hole in skin and refractory
(A, Figure 9) (if present).
(2) Insert blow pipe (B) in hole with pipe end flush with refractory
lining surface. Position blow pipe to sweep walls when cannon
discharges (see Figure 11).
(3) Install 1/4-in. (6 mm) thick by 8-in. (203 mm) long by 8-in.
(203 mm) wide seal plate (C, Figure 9) over blow pipe opening in
one of the following ways:
(a) Cut seal plate in half and fit around blow pipe.
(b) Cut a 5-in. (127 mm) round hole in seal plate and install over
end of blow pipe.

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Installation

Figure 11. Cyclone with High-Temperature Blow Pipes

(4) Field weld seal plate to vessel skin.
(5) Field weld blow pipe to seal plate.
(6) Pack new refractory into hole that you cut out (D) in step 3.c(1) to
seal around high-temperature blow pipe.
(7) If using high-temperature blow pipe, field weld blow pipe to high-
temperature blow pipe.
d. Go to “Connecting air cannon to mounting plate.”

Connecting air 1. Thread (and weld, if desired) one companion flange (G, Figure 9) to blow
cannon to pipe and other companion flange to discharge weldment.
mounting plate 2. Bolt flange on discharge weldment to flange on blow pipe.
3. Position tank with inspection ports downward to provide maximum
drainage.
4. Go to “Installing restraining cable.”

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 NOTE
Installing flexible

Installation
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.

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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 Installation
! WARNING
Installing If air cannon is mounted more than 6 in. (152 mm) above
restraining cable ground, install restraining cable to secure air cannon to
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 cannon can fail.
1. Weld D-ring (A, Figure 14) onto storage vessel (B) with 1/4-in. (6-mm)
field weld.

A
A. D-ring
B. Vessel
C. Wire rope
3.00
D. Cable clamp (2) (76)

C
D

1.75
B (44)

Figure 14. Installing Restraining Cable

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. Go to “Connecting air supply to air cannon.”

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 NOTE
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Mount Martin
Installation
If you are unsure where to locate the air cannon system in
Multi Valve Air relation to your storage vessel, contact Martin Engineering or
Cannon System a representative.

! WARNING
®
The Martin 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
Connecting air Read entire section before beginning work.
supply to air
cannon ! CAUTION
When pressure in the 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 the storage
vessel to enter the air cannon and contaminate the valve
assembly and tank.
Installing manual valves and electrical solenoid valves
Materials Required:
• Air filter/regulator/lubricator (1/2-in. NPT).
• Bushing (1/2-in. by 3/4-in.).
• Check valve (1/2-in. NPT).
• Lockout ball valve (1/2-in. NPT).
• Manual 3-way valve or electrical solenoid valve (1/2-in.).
• Pipe (1/2-in. NPT).
• Quick exhaust valve (1-in.).
• 90° street elbow (optional for quick exhaust valve—1-in.).
• 90° street elbow (optional for manual or electrical solenoid valves—3/4-in.).

IMPORTANT
To prevent leaking, apply pipe sealant to all fittings. Air
cannon will discharge randomly if leaks are present.
1. Apply pipe sealant to all fittings.

! WARNING
Use ASME-approved relief valve only (supplied with air
cannon).
2. Install relief valve. Make sure other inspection ports are tightly plugged.

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Installation

! WARNING
Make sure exhaust port on quick exhaust valve is pointed
downward so that dirt cannot enter, and exhaust port is not
directed at personnel. Martin Engineering recommends
installing a 90° street elbow on quick exhaust valve exhaust
port and on manual or electrical solenoid valve exhaust ports
to prevent dirt from entering.
3. If using optional 90° street elbow or quick exhaust valve, thread it into
quick exhaust valve exhaust port.
4. Thread quick exhaust valve outlet port (with exhaust port pointed down)
onto hex nipple and tighten.

IMPORTANT
Manual valves or electrical solenoid valves distributed by
Martin Engineering, which are made especially for this air
cannon, are recommended. Substitute valves may not work as
effectively.
Use any length pipe to connect air filter/regulator/lubricator
to check valve. Use 1/2-in. pipe only. Locate manual valve or
electrical solenoid valve within 15 ft (4-1/2 m) of air cannon.
5. Choose location for manual 3-way valve or electrical solenoid valve.
6. Install bushing into quick exhaust valve inlet port.
7. Connect manual 3-way valve or electrical solenoid valve outlet port to
bushing/quick exhaust valve inlet port with no more than 15 ft (4-1/2 m)
of 1/2-in. pipe.
8. Install 90° street elbow for manual 3-way valve or electrical solenoid
valve into valve exhaust port.

NOTE
Look at arrow on side of FRL, check valve, and lockout ball
valve to make sure flow is correct.
9. Connect air filter/regulator/lubricator and manual 3-way valve or
electrical solenoid inlet port with desired length 1/2-in. pipe.

IMPORTANT
OSHA requires installation of a lockout ball valve (see
“References”).
10. Connect lockout ball valve to air filter/regulator/lubricator with desired
length 1/2-in. pipe. Look at arrow on side of ball valve to make sure flow
is correct.
11. Connect check valve to lockout ball valve with desired length 1/2-in. pipe.
Look at symbol on side of check valve to make sure flow is correct.

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 Installation
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.
12. 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 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.
13. Connect air supply to check valve.
14. Anchor all pipes and wires to prohibit movement.
15. Operate air cannon as described under “After Installing Air Cannon.”
Installing solenoid enclosures
Materials Required:
• Air filter/regulator/lubricator (1/2-in. NPT).
• Bushing (3/4-in. to 3/8-in. NPT).
• Check valve (1/2-in. NPT).
• Controller.
• Lockout ball valve (1/2-in. NPT).
• Male adapter fittings (3/8-in. Tubing to 3/8-in. NPT).
• Solenoid enclosure.
• Pipe (1/2-in. NPT).
• Quick exhaust valve (1-in.).
• Stainless steel tubing (3/8-in.).
• 90° street elbow (optional for quick exhaust valve—1-in.).

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Installation

From PLC or Timer

To Quick Exhaust Valve

Electrical
1 Power Supply

From Compressor
Electrical
Signal Line
Controller/PLC

1-NPT
Pipe Nipple Air Fill Line
Blow Pipe To Other Solenoid Valves

2 Filter-Regulator-Lubricator Unit

1 3-way
Solenoid Valve
(Normally Open)
Compressed
Air Supply
(80-100 PSI)
3/8 in. Tubing
(25 ft max. length)
Lockout Valve
NPT Flange Air
Assembly Supply Line
Quick Exhaust
Valve
Air Cannon

Figure 16. Solenoid Enclosure Piping

IMPORTANT
Solenoid enclosures distributed by Martin Engineering, which
are made especially for this air cannon, are recommended.
Substitute enclosures may not work as effectively.
Install a quick exhaust valve for every 25 ft (8 m) of stainless
steel pipe from solenoid enclosure to air cannon, or air cannon
will not work as intended.

Quick Exhaust Quick Exhaust Quick Exhaust

Valve Valve Valve

3/8 in. Tubing 3/8 in. Tubing 3/8 in. Tubing 3/8 in. Tubing
(25 ft max. length) (25 ft max. length) (25 ft max. length) (25 ft max. length)

Figure 17. Quick Exhaust Valve Piping

! CAUTION
Do not use solenoid enclosure in explosive environment.
Solenoid enclosure is not rated for hazardous locations.
1. Refer to Figure 16 and follow steps 1 through 4 under “Installing manual
valves and electrical solenoid valves.”
2. Choose location for solenoid enclosure and mount with bulkhead fittings
pointing down.

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 3. Connect quick exhaust valve to solenoid enclosure as follows:

Installation
a. Install bushing on quick exhaust valve. Install a male adapter fitting on
bushing and on solenoid enclosure.
b. Connect the two male adapter fittings with 3/8-in. stainless steel
tubing.

NOTE
Look at symbol on side of FRL, check valve, and lockout ball
valve to make sure flow is correct.
4. Connect air filter/regulator/lubricator to solenoid enclosure inlet line with
desired length 1/2-in. pipe.

IMPORTANT
OSHA requires installation of a lockout ball valve (see
“References”).
5. Connect lockout ball valve to air filter/regulator/lubricator with desired
length 1/2-in. pipe.
6. Connect check valve to lockout ball valve with desired length 1/2-in. pipe.

IMPORTANT
Connect all solenoid enclosures to a controller. Design and
wire solenoid cabinet controls according to NEC Handbook.
Electrical push buttons, timers, and programmable
controllers are available through Martin Engineering.
7. Drill conduit entrance hole in solenoid enclosure for wiring.
8. Connect conduit according to NEC Handbook standards.
9. Wire solenoid enclosure to a mechanical, programmable, or solid-state
controller according to controller’s operating manual.
10. Connect air supply to check valve.
11. Anchor all pipes and wires to prohibit movement.
12. Operate air cannon as described under “After Installing Air Cannon.”

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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, regulated, and lubricated
air to system.
4. For air cannons with manual valves, position manual valve lever so air is
supplied to air cannon (inlet to outlet open).
5. If air cannon does not charge, see “Troubleshooting.”
6. 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.
Air cannons are loud when firing. Use ear protection to avoid
impairment or loss of hearing.
7. Blast air cannon as follows:
a. For air cannons with manual valves, move manual valve lever to
opposite position (inlet to outlet closed, outlet to exhaust open).
b. 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.)
c. For air cannons with solenoid enclosure and controller, set up
controller according to controller’s operating manual. Use controller to
activate solenoid cabinet.
8. Blast air cannon five times to ensure proper operation. Allow tank to fill
after each blast.
9. If air cannon blasts properly, continue to operate air cannon as needed. If
problems occur, see “Troubleshooting.”
10. 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.

! DANGER
Turn off and lock out/tag out air supply and energy source
before blasting air cannon to prevent air cannon from
refilling.
Do not open door/port or enter storage vessel before turning
off compressed air source, locking out controls, purging line
pressure, and venting air from tank.
Shutting off lockout ball valve will purge all cannons
connected to that valve and cause the air cannons to fire
immediately. Do not shut off the valve until you make sure no
one is in the structure or near its discharge. Flying debris from
the cannons’ blast can kill you.

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 in. (6 mm).
2. Make sure all pipes and wires are anchored to prohibit movement. Secure
as needed.
3. Inspect quick exhaust valve, manual valve or electrical solenoid valve,
check valve, lockout ball valve, and air filter/regulator/lubricator for
proper operation. If not operating correctly, replace.
4. Wipe all warning labels clean. If labels are not readable, contact Martin
Engineering or representative for replacements.

Every year or 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.”

! WARNING
Do not remove drain plug until air has been released from
tank, or air cannon will discharge.
3. After all air is released, remove drain plug. Allow all moisture to drain
from tank.

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 Maintenance
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 assembly, 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. Inspect quick exhaust valve for loose screws or dirt. Tighten and clean as
necessary. Inspect rubber diaphragm in quick exhaust valve. If worn,
replace. (Repair kit available from Martin Engineering or representative.)
9. On units with electrical controls, inspect wires and connections. Repair or
replace wires to NEC Handbook standards as necessary.

! WARNING
Air Cannon Turn off and lock out/tag out air supply and energy source
Valve Assembly before blasting air cannon to prevent air cannon from
Replacement refilling. Failure to do so could result in injury to personnel
and damage to equipment.
Do not open door/port or enter storage vessel before turning
off compressed air source, locking out controls, purging line
pressure, and venting air from tank.

! DANGER
Shutting off lockout ball valve will purge all cannons
connected to that valve and cause the air cannons to fire
immediately. Do not shut off the valve until you make sure no
one is in the structure or near its discharge. Flying debris from
the cannons’ blast can kill you.

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Maintenance

Martin® Thermo Safety Shield

in closed position.

1. De-energize the air cannon; completely drain all compressed air energy
from tank.
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.

3. Disconnect air line.

4. Remove the 8 bolts on the valve assembly.

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 Maintenance
5. Remove valve from tank. A small pry bar can help if O-rings are dry.
6. With the valve assembly removed, the rebuild can be done in the
maintenance shop (see list of rebuild kits in “Part Numbers”).

7. When replacing the valve assembly on 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.

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Maintenance

10. Inspect interior of air cannon. Make sure discharge tube has a clean and
smooth surface for air-tight O-ring seal.
11. Mate the valve assembly back onto discharge tube, making sure not to
pinch O-ring.

12. Install the 8 cap screws and compression washers.

13. After the valve assembly is bolted to tank, re-connect air lines. Ensure
there are no leaks or loose connections.
14. If present, pin the Martin® Thermo Safety Shield back to open position.
15. Slowly pressurize air cannon. Check for leaks from any pinched O-rings.
16. When air cannon is pressurized and ready for operation, test fire the
cannon.
17. The Martin® Typhoon 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 the air cannon will not charge or discharge, or if the electrical solenoid
valve will not operate, find the possible cause(s) in the appropriate chart
below and follow the steps in the “Solution” column.

Problem: Air Cannon Will Not Charge

Cause Solution
Shut-off valve not turned on. Turn on valve.
Quick exhaust valve installed improperly. Make sure air supply line is connected to correct ports.
Quick exhaust valve dirty or damaged. Clean or replace quick exhaust valve or valve piston.
Tank inspection plug(s) loose. Tighten plug(s).
Tank punctured or cracked. Replace tank.
Restriction in air supply line. Remove restriction and check air filter/regulator/
lubricator.
Electrical solenoid valve is not #125, 3-way Replace valve.
normally-opened valve.
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.

Problem: Air Cannon Will Not Discharge

Cause Solution
Quick exhaust valve improperly installed. Make sure air supply line is connected to correct ports.
Quick exhaust valve dirty or damaged. Clean or replace quick exhaust valve or valve piston.
Quick exhaust valve exhaust port blocked. Open exhaust port to atmosphere.
Electrical solenoid valve is not #125, 3-way Replace valve.
normally-opened valve.
Manual or solenoid valve not installed properly. Check all connections from tank to air supply. Make sure
pipes are 1/2-in. NPT.
Supply line too large diameter. Replace with 3/8-in. tubing for solenoid cabinet
installation, and 1/2-in. pipe for all others.
Solenoid valve located too far away from quick Move to within 25 ft (7.62 m) on 3/8-in. tubing
exhaust valve. application, and 15 ft (4.57 m) on 1/2-in. tubing
application.
Valve full of foreign matter. Disassemble and clean out.

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Troubleshooting
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.
Blocked discharge—cannon makes “sputtering” Remove blockage.
sound when discharging;
air gauge drops slowly or does not go all the
way to zero.
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.

Problem: Electrical Solenoid Valve Will Not Operate

Cause Solution
Remove piping from exhaust port of solenoid. If this
Defective solenoid valve. (Check the valve by
causes solenoid to operate properly, use larger piping or
connecting to another output. Low resistance
remove restriction.
across coil indicates good valve.)
Replace valve.
Broken lead to solenoid valve. Replace wire to NEC Handbook Standards.
Defective timer. Replace timer.

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Part Numbers

Part Numbers
This section provides product names and corresponding part numbers for
Martin® Typhoon 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.

Air Cannons Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon Assembly:

Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon 35 L: P/N 38005-35FD
Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon 70 L: P/N 38005-70FD
Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon 150 L: P/N 38005-150FD
Martin® Multi Valve Air Cannon System: P/N 38625-FD

Air Cannon Pressure Relief Valve: P/N 21680

Repair Parts Air Pressure Gauge: P/N 34842
Safety Cable Kit: P/N 32271
Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon Valve Assembly: P/N 38071-FD

Air control Air Line Kit: P/N 24679-01. Includes 1/2-in. check valve, ball valve, and
components/kits filter/regulator/lubricator.
Installation Kit: P/N 35150. Includes QEV, flanges, hardware, gasket, 1-in.
street elbow, and 1-in. hex nipple.
1/2-in. Air Filter/Regulator/Lubricator: P/N 14760
Manual 1/2-in. Valve: P/N 36343-L
125# Solenoid Valve 1/2-in. Ports: P/N 36343
1/2-in. Check Valve: P/N 22618
5-Bank Solenoid Enclosure: P/N 36279-05
Air Gauge Accessory Kit: P/N 34843
Fill Control Line Kit: P/N 33739. Includes: (5) 3/8” x 20 ga x 5’ long pieces
of 304 stainless steel tubing and fittings.

Miscellaneous High-Temperature Oil: Quart P/N 34528-Q, Case (12 qts), P/N 34528-C
Air Motor Oil: P/N 14766
Controller (115v/220v): P/N 38901

Contact Martin Engineering for information on other repair parts.

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Part Numbers

2 3

6 5 4

Figure 18. Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon Assembly Parts List

Item Description Part No. Qty
1 Tank (35 Liter) 38181-35 1
1 Tank (70 Liter) 38181-70 1
1 Tank (150 Liter) 38181-150 1
2 Aluminum Pipe Coupling 38602 1
3 O-ring #425, 4.50 ID X .275 CS 20771-S 2
4 Valve Cap Assembly 38071-FD 1
5 Washer Compression 5/8 11752 8
6 Screw, HHC 5/8-11NC X 1-1/4 ZP 15798 8
7 Valve Safety 1/2-NPT Brass 21680 1
8 (NS) Safety Cable Kit 32271 1
9 (NS) Label Kit 34517-03H 1
10 (NS) Manual Operator’s M3813 1

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 Part Numbers
9

10
2 5 6
3
4
8 7
1

Figure 19. Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon Valve Assembly Parts List, P/N 38071-FD
Item Description Part No. Qty
1 Valve Assembly Cap 35073-FD 1
2 Urethane Bumper 37793 1
3 Spring, Compression 35077 1
4 O-ring #166, 6.737 ID X .094 CS 35078 1
5 Piston 38022 1
6 Basket 37897 1
7 Washer, Compression 1/4 11521 6
8 Screw HHC 1/4-20NC x 7/8 ZP 11891 6
9 O-ring #425, 4.500 ID X .275 CS 20771-S 2
10 O-ring #169, 7.487 ID X .103 CS 38066 1

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Part Numbers

11

14 15 16

10

13

9
8
3
4 7
5
2
6

Figure 20. Martin® Multi Valve Air Cannon System Parts List, P/N 38625-FD

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 Part Numbers
Item Description Part No. Qty
1 5-Port Tank 38604-5 1
2 Base Weldment 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 Valve Cap Assembly 38071-FD 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 Plug Pipe 1/2 NPT 21874 1
18 Label Kit 34517-03H 1
19 (NS) Manual Operator’s M3813 1

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Notes
 Appendix A
Appendix A
Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon Specifications

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Appendix A

D
A

Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon

Dimensions--in. (mm)

P/N A B C D

38005-35FD 16.00 (406) 10.95 (278) 21.44 (545) 20.00 (508)

38005-70FD 20.00 (508) 12.95 (329) 28.43 (722) 18.75 (476)

38005-150FD 24.00 (610) 14.95 (380) 32.19 (818) 30.75 (781)

Air Cannon Air Volume in Cubic Feet (Liters) Free Air

Air Pressure 38005-35FD 38005-70FD 38005-150FD
psi (bar) 3
ft (L) ft3 (L) ft3 (L)
0 1.2 (35) 2.4 (70) 5.3 (150)
40 (2.8) 4.6 (130) 9.2 (260) 19.7 (558)
50 (3.4) 5.4 (153) 10.8 (308) 23.3 (660)
60 (4.1) 6.2 (176) 12.5 (355) 26.9 (762)
70 (4.8) 7.1 (201) 14.2 (403) 30.5 (864)
80 (5.5) 7.9 (224) 15.9 (450) 34.1 (966)
90 (6.2) 8.8 (249) 17.6 (498) 37.8 (1020)
100 (6.9) 9.6 (272) 19.2 (546) 41.4 (1172)
110 (7.6) 10.4 (294) 20.9 (593) 45.0 (1274)
120 (8.3) 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)

22.21
(564)
16.46
(418)

36.00
(914)

31.00
(787)

39.50
(1003)
42.00
(1067)

Martin® Multi Valve Air Cannon System

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Notes
 Appendix B
Appendix B
Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon Labels

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Appendix B

! 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

Air Cannon Warning Label, P/N 33439

Martin® Air Cannon

Serial Number
Model Number
Type

U.S. and corresponding

foreign patents pending.

800-544-2947 309-852-2384 www.martin-eng.com

Label P/N 21313

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

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 Appendix B
! 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

Air Blast Warning Label, P/N 31913

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Appendix B

! ADVERTENCIA
! WARNING

Shutting off the lockout ball valve will cause the air
cannons on this structure to fire immediately.
DO NOT shut off the valve until you make sure
no one is in the structure or near its discharge.
Flying debris from the cannons’ blast can kill you!
Cerrar la válvula de cierre estilo bola causará que
los cañones de aire en la tolva disparen
imediatamente. Antes de cerrar la válvula,
asegúrese que nadie este dentro de la tolva o
cerca de la descarga de la tolva. Escombros
volantes pueden causar heridas serias o muerte.
Label P/N 35146

Lockout Valve Warning Tag, P/N 35146

Martin Engineering M3813-05/12 B-4 Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon

 Appendix B
! 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

Loud Noise Warning Tag, P/N 34070

Martin Engineering M3813-05/12 B-5 Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon

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