User manual HERKULES G202

[. . . ] Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment. Use the equipment only for its intended use. Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. Do not operate the gun washer at a pressure above the maximum working pressure rating of the gun(s) being cleaned. [. . . ] STEP 3 Proceed to Installation on page 6. Page 5 of 18 Model Information B C A D NOTE: Dimensions listed are overall measurements. Model p Description Two gun, two cup paint gun washer equipped with g Weight lbs/(kg) 68 (31) A 46. 25 (1175) ( ) Dimensions in. /(mm) B C 22. 6 (574) 25 (635) D 21. 25 (635) G202 diaphragm pump, filter-regulator, timer, manual brush clean and foot pedal for solvent and water based paints. Installation Installing the Gun Washer 1) Place gun washer on a level surface in a properly ventilated paint mixing room or paint booth. Air supply port Grounding the Gun Washer 1) Connect the ground wire on the gun washer's pump to a true earth ground. Ground all equipment used or located in the gun 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. 2). Connect air line with at least 75 psi to the coupler. Do not adjust. 2) fig. 2 Page 6 of 18 Operation Filling the Gun Washer with Fluid 1) 2) Close ball valve located on the bottom of the tank. Pour five gallons (18. 9 liters) of high quality cleaning solution into the tub. Unit is capable of cleaning both solvent and water based paints. Placing Equipment in the Gun Washer To clean guns not mentioned here, use the long or short stem supports as needed (see fig. 3). For questions or adapter kits contact your paint gun washer distributor. Siphon Feed Guns Place the gun siphon tube on the short stem support. Gravity Feed Guns (HVLP) Place long stem support over one of the short stem supports. Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support. Place the air cap assembly over the air inlet of the gun to keep cleaning solution out. Pressure Feed Guns Place long stem support over one of the shorter stem supports. Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support. Preparing the Equipment to be washed 1) Remove paint cup or paint line and the air line from the paint gun. Lock the gun trigger in the open position by placing the trigger lock around the gun handle and trigger (see fig. 3). 2) 3) 4) CAUTION All pressure gauges must be removed before placing the equipment in the gun washer to avoid damaging the gauges. gg Pots and Cups Place pots and/or cups on divider platform over front spray nozzles. fig. 3 Pressure Feed Gun Air Cap Assembly Long Stem Support Trigger Lock Gravity Feed Gun (HVLP) Paint Cup Short Stem Support Siphon Feed Gun Page 7 of 18 Operation Operating the Gun Washer 1) Make sure all wire trigger locks and other accessories are inside the gun washer tub. If washing only one set of equipment, place empty cans over the unused nozzles and/or stem supports to prevent spray from hitting the underside of the gun washer lid. 4) 4) Turn the timer knob clockwise 90 degrees to start the gun washer. Turning the timer knob less than 90 degrees will reduce the timing cycle. Paint equipment will clean in 60 to 90 seconds. If the lid is opened prior to the end of the timing cycle, the safety air cutoff switch will stop the gun washer. The gun washer will start again when the lid is closed if time remains on the timer. [. . . ] Make sure brush valve is facing exactly in the desired direction. If its not, slightly loosen the nuts holding the limit valve on the right front leg of the stand. Make sure limit valves located on the right front leg or right rear leg of the stand are not stuck in closed position. Make sure brush valve is not turned to the 'Brush Clean' position. [. . . ]