User manual HERKULES C400

[. . . ] Use the equipment only for its intended use. Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. Route the hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not use the hoses to pull the equipment. [. . . ] Read the fluid manufacturer's warnings. Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local, state and national guidelines. Wear the appropriate protective clothing, gloves, eyewear and respirator. Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely. If diaphragm fails, the fluid may be exhausted along with the air. Page 4 of 16 Model Information B C A D NOTE: Dimensions listed are overall measurements. Model Description Paint can washer with high volume industrial diaphragm pump Weight lbs/(kg) 68 (31) A 46. 25 (1175) Dimensions in. /(mm) B C 20. 50 (521) 25. 25 (641) D 21. 00 (533) C400 and timer for cleaning gallon and quart cans/lids and 5 gallon cans. Cleans 3 cans and one lid or 4 cans with adapter. Installation Installing the Can Washer 1) Place can washer on a level surface in a properly ventilated paint mixing room or paint booth. Air supply port Grounding the Can Washer 1) Connect the ground wire on the can washer's pump to a true earth ground. Ground all equipment used or located in the can washer area. 2) Connecting the Air Line 1) Install a 1/4 in. npt male coupler, that is compatible with the quick disconnect of your air supply line, into the air supply port of the filter/regulator located on the right rear leg (see fig. 9). Connect air line with at least 75 psi to the coupler. Do not adjust. 2) fig. 9 Page 5 of 16 Operation Filling the Can Washer with Fluid 1) 2) Close ball valve located on the bottom of the tank. Pour five gallons (18. 9 liters) of high quality slow evaporating solvent into the tank. DuPont 3661S or equivalent is recommended. Placing Equipment in the Can Washer 1) The C400 manifold is set up to clean one quart can, two gallon cans, and one lid (gallon or quart) simultaneously: or a 5-gallon can individually. Three can supports are supplied in the can washer. The larger supports, located on the left side of the manifold, are designed to clean gallon cans: the smaller support is designed to clean a quart can. The lid support accommodates both gallon and quart lids. The inner tabs on the lid support the quart lid while the outer tabs support the gallon lids. For cleaning 5-gallon cans, insert the rotating nozzle 2) Preparing the Equipment to be washed 1) Drain excess paint from cans and lids. 3) CAUTION All pressure gauges must be removed before placing the equipment in the can washer to avoid damaging the gauges. 4) hanging at the back of the manifold into the quick disconnect at the center of the manifold after removing the plug assembly. Remove all other spinner assemblies and lid support. Place the 5-gallon can over the rotating nozzle now at the center of the manifold. Note: Remove the rotating nozzle when cleaning gallon and quart cans and lids. Gallon Spinner Gallon Spinner Quart Spinner Central Quick Disconnect Lid Spinner Page 6 of 16 Operation Operating the Can Washer 1) 2) Make sure all accessories are inside the can washer tank. [. . . ] Make sure the air line is properly connected with at least 75 psi. Check all air connections to ensure that there are no leaks. Make sure there are 5 gallons of clean solution in the can washer. The cleaning solution should be an inch above the intake filter. [. . . ]