User manual HERKULES GWR-SS

[. . . ] Part# 1000556C 07-09-02 TN Revision: C TM Equipment Corporation Manufacturing Systems and Equipment for the Automotive and Industrial Markets Models: GW/R-SS GW/R-3-SS GW/R-SS-R GW/R-3-SS-R CRUSHING CURING HANDLING LIFTING WASHING VACUUMING INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important information concerning the installation and operation of the gun washers listed at the right. Read manual thoroughly and keep for future reference. 01001245(200) Herkules Equipment Corporation 248-960-7100 2760 Ridgeway Court 1-800-444-4351 Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662 USA Fax 248-960-7109 Table of Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Model Information Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. Circle Cotter Pin Lid Rod Figure 2 Connecting the Air Line Filter/Regulator 1. npt male coupler, that is compatible with the quick disconnect of your air supply line, into the air inlet elbow (see Fig. Connect air line with 90-120 psi to the coupler. Q. D. Coupler Air Inlet Elbow CAUTION Do not change the setting of the filter/regulator. this could damage the filter/regulator or pump. 6 Operation Filling the Gun Washer with Fluid 1. 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 Gun Washer To clean guns not mentioned here, use the long or short stem supports as needed (see Fig. 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) Preparing the Equipment to be Washed 1. Remove paint cup or paint line and the air line from the paint gun. Remove all gauges and regulators. Place the paint inlet of gun over the 45 deg. stem support so that the gun rests in between the wire supports. Attach the air cap assembly to the air inlet of the gun (see fig 3). Pressure Feed Guns Place the long stem support over the short stem support. Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support (see fig. 3). CAUTION All pressure gauges must be removed before placing the equipment in the gun washer to avoid damaging the gauges. Pots and Cups Place pots and/or cups on divider platform over front spray nozzles. Trigger Lock 4. Lock the gun trigger in the open position by placing the trigger lock around the gun handle and trigger (see Fig. 3). Air Cap Assembly Figure 3 Long Stem Support Short Stem Support Paint Cup 45 Deg. Stem Support Siphon Feed Gun 01001245(206) 7 Operation Additional Hose and Can Washing Features (Models GW/R-3-SS, GW/R-3-SS-R) Internal Washing of Paint Lines Remove the brass plugs from the hose wash bulkheads (see Fig. Install a female fluid quick coupler with 1/4 in. [. . . ] DO NOT OPERATE THE GUN WASHER WITHOUT CONNECTING THE EXHAUST HOSE. The fume extractor will activate whenever the lid is opened. Figure 6 Fume Extractor Manual Clean Brush 01001245(200) Operating the Gun Washer Exhaust Hose 1. Make sure all wire trigger locks and other accessories are inside the gun washer tank. [. . . ]