Patriot HV Fluid Section Manual PAT-LS-49090
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1. DAB WITH A BRISTLE BRUSH BLOW BACKWARDS WITH AIR UNTIL CLEAR WHILE WEARING A PROTECTIVE EYE SHIELD REPEAT AS MANY TIMES AS NECESSARY DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS UNTIL YOU HAVE FOLLOWED THE PRECAUTIONS STATED ABOVE IF YOU AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR OR SUPERVISOR DO NOT FEEL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TRAINED OR INSTRUCTED AND THAT YOU LACK THE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE TO OPERATE OR PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON A PIECE OF MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH EQUIPMENT PLEASE CALL MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH BEFORE OPERATING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE PRECAUTIONS OR ANY SERVICE OR OPERATION PRECEDURES CALL YOUR MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH DISTRIBUTOR OR MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH NOTICE All statements information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without guaranty warranty or responsibility of any kind express or implied The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures are not required DANGER Contaminated catalyst may cause Fire or Explosion Before working on the catalyst pump or catalyst accumulator wash hands and tools thoroughly Be sure work area is free of dirt grease or resin Clean catalyst system components with clean water only DANGER Eye skin and respiration hazard The Catalyst MEKP may cause blindness skin irritation or breathing difficulty Keep hands away from face Keep food and drink away fro2. Organic Peroxides It is published by American Insurance Association 85 John Street New York NY 10038 Local codes and authorities also have standards to be followed in the operation of your spraying equipment Your insurance carrier will be helpful in answering questions that arise in your development of safe procedures 1 2 Personal Safety Equipment Magnum Venus Plastech recommends the following Personal Safety Equipment for conducting safe operations of the Polyester Systems Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that the user consult the state and local regulations established for all Safety equipment listed 2 0 Material Safety 2 1 Hazards Associated with Laminating Operations The major hazards which should be guarded against in polyester laminating operations are those associated with 1 The flammability and explosion dangers of the catalyst normally used Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP 2 The flammability dangers of clean up solvents sometimes used Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that clean up solvents be non flammable and of resin diluents used such as styrene 3 The flammability dangers of catalyst diluents if used Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that catalyst not be diluted 4 The flammability dangers of the uncured liquid resins used 5 The combustibility dangers of the cured laminate accumulations of over spray and laminate sandings 6 The toxicity dangers of all the chemicals used in lam
3. The parties agree to waive all rights to trial by jury as to any and all disputes e The goods remain the property of the Seller until full payment is received e Sale of equipment is subject to application and issuance of proper US Government export license and regulations if applicable e Installation of equipment is responsibility of Buyer and Seller with cost responsibility and number of days provided as detailed in original customer Quotation Seller will provide installation supervision personnel within 30 days of customer request If installation is delayed by the Buyer more than six months from the date of shipment or if customer facility or material parts are not prepared for installation seller will invoice full installation costs up to 1 250 a day plus expenses for each MVP installation technician on site Seller has the option to waive this fee at its discretion e Parties shall be excused for delays caused by embargoes acts of civil or military authorities Acts of God or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the parties Notification of such delays must be made in writing within ten days of occurrence e Our agreement supersedes any previous agreement and applies in full MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 5 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 w SAFETY 8 WARNING INFORMATION OPERATING YOUR POLYESTER SYSTEM SAFELY 1 Introduction Any tool if used improperly can be dangerous Safety
4. incapable of operating NOTE Step 2 is a precautionary step and should be followed whenever the above mentioned ball valve is activated to the stop mode Failure to do so can damage the regulators and components on reactivating to the ON position 2 Turn all system regulators to the OFF position counter clockwise position NOTE Verify that the Catalyst relief line located on the catalyst manifold and the resin return line located on the resin filter are secured relieving catalyst and resin fluid pressure 3 Catalyst pressure in the catalyst pump can be eliminated by rotating the ball valve on the catalyst manifold 90 degrees to the open or on position Note The open or on position is when the ball valve handle is parallel in line with the ball valve body The closed or off position is when the ball valve handle is perpendicular across the ball valve body AN 4 Resin pressure in the resin pump can be eliminated by rotating the ball valve on the resin filter 90 degrees to the open or on position Place a container under the ball valve to catch any resin that is ejected out of the valve MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 13 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 3 2 Grounding Grounding an object means providing an adequate path for the flow of the electrical charge from the object to the ground An adequate path is one that permits charge to flow from the object fast eno
5. is ultimately the responsibility of those using the tool In like manner safe operation of polyester processes is the responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equipment This manual outlines procedures to be followed in conducting polyester operations safety This system has been specifically designed for use of Polyester Resin Gel Coat and Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxides MEKP applications Other formulations or blends considered for use in this equipment is strictly prohibited without the expressed consent by Magnum Venus Plastech Inc Magnum Venus Plastech cannot eliminate every danger nor foresee every circumstance that might cause an injury during equipment operation Some risks such as the high pressure liquid stream that exits the spray tip are inherent to the nature of the machine operation and are necessary to the process in order to manufacture the end product For this reason ALL personnel involved in polyester operations should read and understand the Safety Manual It is very important for the safety of employees involved in the operation that equipment operators maintenance and supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation Each user should examine his own operation develop his own safety program and be assured that his equipment operators follow correct procedures Magnum Venus Plastech hopes that this manual is helpful to the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual b
6. nature of the chemical NOTE Refer to your System User Manual for complete and detailed operating instructions and service information MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 12 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 3 0 Equipment Safety WARNING Magnum Venus Plastech suggests that personal safety equipment such as EYE GOGGLES GLOVES EAR PROTECTION and RESPIRATORS be worn when servicing or operating this equipment Ear protection should be worn when operating a fiberglass chopper to protect against hearing loss since noise levels can be as high as 116 dB decibels This equipment should only be operated or serviced by technically trained personnel WARNING Never place fingers hands or any body part near or directly in front of the spray gun fluid tip The force of the liquid as it exits the spray tip can cause serious injury by shooting liquid through the skin NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE GUN SPRAY TIP OR POINT THE GUN AT OR NEAR ANOTHER PERSON TREAT THE GUN AS IF IT WERE A LOADED PISTOL 3 1 Emergency Stop Procedures The following steps should be followed in order to stop the machinery in an emergency situation 1 The ball valve located where the air enters the power head of the resin pump should be moved to the OFF or closed position To do this simply rotate the lever on the ball valve 90 degrees Doing this will cause all the system air to bleed out of the system in a matter of a few seconds making the system
7. 9090 SK T MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 15 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Fluid Section Removal CAUTION Remove all fluid pressure and air pressure before beginning service NOTE Flushing the pumping system with suitable cleaning agent will make cleaning repair and maintenance easier 1 Remove Suction Hose Resin Hose and Accumulator Filter assembly from the Fluid Section Follow all safety precautions before performing any repairs or maintenance 2 Remove the Sleeve Clip from the shaft side the Shell Retainer up Remove the two Half Shells holding the powerhead and fluid section shafts together 3 Use a 3 4 Wrench to unscrew the four Hex Bolts F HB 08C 28 holding the Fluid Section to the Powerhead Take care to prevent the Fluid Section from dropping after the bolts are removed MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 16 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Fluid Section Disassembly NOTE Use care not to damage the pump when clamping it into a vise Use a soft jawed vise or a towel or rag between the vise and pump Replace all parts provided in the repair kit Use only original MVP parts 1 Push the Fluid Rod Assembly down into the pump as far as it will go 2 Use a 3 4 wrench to remove the four Hex Nuts from the Tie Rods holding the Foot Collar in place 3 Carefully lift the Outlet Body off the top of the Inlet Body Use caution as the Fluid Rod assembly
8. B 3 PCS PAT LS 4016 SEAL ASSY 1 PC O E 241 O RING 1 PC O E 231 O RING 1 PC O E 237 O RING MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 30 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 n ni MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 31 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Revision Information REV 12 2011 This manual was created Rev 10 2012 Updated the manual format and added the Terms amp Conditions of Sale section to the manual MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 32 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Magnunr Venus Plastech MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS and MANUFACTURING 11692 56 Court Clearwater FL 33760 Tel 727 573 2955 Fax 727 571 3636 TECHOLOGY CENTER WEST COAST MANUFACTURING 1862 Ives Ave Kent WA 98032 Tel 253 854 2660 Fax 253 854 1666 MVP Plastech UK Chilsworthy Beam Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9AT UK Tel 44 0 1822 832621 Fax 44 0 1822 833999 www mvpind com Gr MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 33
9. Ball from the Inlet Valve NOTE Use care not to drop the hard chrome balls in the Inlet and Piston Bodies as they will be damaged Replace all parts provided in the repair kit Use only original MVP parts MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 18 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Fluid Section Assembly e Inlet Valve Assembly 1 Properly clean Inlet Valve checking the ball seat area 2 Install a new O Ring on the Inlet Valve lubricate O Ring and seat with Red Grease 6706 2 1 3 Lightly grease the Inlet Ball with Red Grease and place in the Inlet Valve 4 Install the Foot Valve Spring onto the Inlet Ball narrow side against the Ball 5 Place the back of the Ball Stop on top of the Foot Valve Spring and into the grove in the Inlet Valve using a pair of Pliers squeeze the Ball Stop and push the front into the grove Set the Inlet Valve aside for now e Inlet Body Assembly 6 Properly clean Inlet Body lightly lubricate both ends with Red Grease 6706 2 1 Piston Seal install with the O ring facing up 7 Install the Piston Seal Assembly into the top of the Inlet Body with o ring or spring side facing up 8 Install the Piston Bushing into the Inlet Body on top of the Piston Seal Assembly Apply Red Grease to the inside of the Piston Bushing MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 19 9 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Lightly lubricate a new O Ring with Re
10. CTION Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents are dangerous when used with aluminum components in a closed fluid system A Consult your material supplier to determine whether your solvent or coating contains Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents B Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that you contact your solvent supplier regarding the best non flammable clean up solvent with the heat toxicity for your application C If however you find it necessary to use flammable solvents they must be kept in approved electrically grounded containers D Bulk solvent should be stored in a well ventilated separate building 50 feet away from your main plant E You should allow only enough solvent for one day s use in your laminating area F NO SMOKING signs must be posted and observed in all areas of storage or where solvents and other flammable materials are used MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 10 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 G Adequate ventilation as covered in OSHA Section 1910 94 and NFPA No 91 is important wherever solvents are stored or used to minimize confine and exhaust the solvent vapors H Solvents should be handled in accordance with OSHA Section 1910 106 and 1910 107 2 4 Catalyst Diluents Magnum Venus Plastech spray up and gel coat systems currently produced are designed so that catalyst diluents are not required Magnum Venus Plastech therefore recommends that diluents not be used This avoids
11. PATRIOT HV FLUID SECTION MANUAL PAT LS 49090 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 MagnumVenusPlastech CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS and MANUFACTURING 11692 56 Court Clearwater FL 33760 Tel 727 573 2955 Fax 727 571 3636 TECHNOLOGY CENTER and MANUFACTURING 1862 Ives Ave Kent WA 98032 Tel 253 854 2660 Fax 253 854 1666 MVP Plastech UK Chilsworthy Beam Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9AT UK Tel 44 0 1822 832621 Fax 44 0 1822 833999 www mvpind com e MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 2 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Table of Contents SECTION TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF SALE SAFETY amp WARNINGS INTRODUCTION FLUID SECTION REMOVAL FLUID SECTION DISASSEMBLY FLUID SECTION ASSEMBLY OPERATING PROCEDURES PARTS DRAWINGS REVISION INFORMATION MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 15 16 17 19 23 27 32 Page 3 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Terms amp Conditions of Sale Customs duties import and export licenses and certificates if required and all local taxes are excluded from this offer If US state and local taxes are applicable and not included in equipment invoice such amount may be invoiced later Delivery dates or shipping schedules are approximate and based upon the most recent information available at the time of order Dates may be adjusted upon receipt of subsequent information or modification of order Seller wil
12. V SHEET 1 2 4 19 2010 Gr MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 28 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 1 PAT LS 4003 TRANSITION PLATE 2 PAT LS 4001 OUTLET BODY 3 PAT LS 4002 INLET BODY 4 PAT LS 4015 INLET VALVE 5 PAT LS 4008 FLUID ROD 6 PAT LS 4007 PISTON 3 1 2 DIA 7 PAT LS 4009 PISTON VALVE 8 PAT LS 4004 PACKING NUT 9 PAT LS 4005 ROD GUIDE 10 PAT LS 4013 PISTON GUIDE 11 PAT LS 4011 PISTON BALL STOP 12 PAT LS 4029 FOOT COLLAR 13 PAT LS 4016 ROD SEAL 14 PAT LS 4014 PISTON SEAL 15 O E 241 O RING 16 O E 231 O RING 17 PAT LS 4026 CHROME BALL 18 PAT LS 4027 CHROME BALL HIIBDIBIB m e e e e e e Ww HIHIHI HAH HIHI 19 04315 1 TAPERED SPRING 20 04072 1 TAPERED SPRING 21 04309 1 BALL STOP HV HIS PUMP x 22 O E 237 O RING 23 PAT LS 4031 TIE ROD 24 F HN 08C HEX NUT 25 F CS 08C 24 CAP SCREW 26 00714 PIPE ELBOW 27 PF HN 12 HEX NIPPLE PART No DESCRIPTION PAT LS 49090 SK SEAL KIT NOTE ASTERISKS DENOTE PARTS USED IN SEAL KIT MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH FLUID SECTION ASSEMBLY PAT LS 49090 REV SHEET 2 2 4 19 2010 MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 29 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 PAT LS 49090 SK SEAL REPAIR KIT PATRIOT 2 50 FLUID SECTION HH Y w 1 PCS PAT LS 4014 SEAL ASSY C
13. age which can heat up to the point of self ignition G Repair any leaks discovered in the catalyst system immediately and clean up the leaked catalyst at once in accordance with the catalyst manufacturer s instructions H Use only original equipment or equivalent parts from Magnum Venus Plastech in the catalyst system i e hoses fitting etc because a dangerous chemical reaction may result between substituted parts and MEKP Catalyst accumulated from the purging of hoses or the measurement of fluid output deliveries should never be returned to the supply tank such catalyst should be diluted with copious quantities of clean water and disposed of in accordance with the catalyst manufacturer s instructions The extent to which the user is successful in accomplishing these ends and any additional recommendations by the catalyst manufacturer determines largely the safety that will be present in his operation 2 3 Clean Up Solvents and Resin Diluents WARNING A hazardous situation may be present in your pressurized fluid system Hydrocarbon Solvents can cause an explosion when used with aluminum or galvanized components in a closed pressurized fluid system pump heaters filters valves spray guns tanks etc The explosion could cause serious injury death and or substantial property damage Cleaning agents coatings paints etc may contain Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents Some Magnum Venus Plastech spray equipment incl
14. and resin packing or valve leaks REPAIR ALL LEAKS IMMEDIATELY 2 Never leave the gun hanging over or lying inside the mold A catalyst leak in this situation would certainly damage the part possibly the mold and may cause a fire 3 Inspect resin and catalyst hoses daily for wear or stress at the entry and exits of the boom sections and at the hose and fittings Replace if wear or weakness is evident or suspected 4 Arrange the hoses and fiberglass roving guides so that the fiberglass strands DO NOT rub against any of the hoses at any point If allowed to rub the hose will be cut through causing a hazardous leakage of material which could increase the danger of fire Also the material may spew onto personnel in the area T MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 11 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 2 7 Toxicity of Chemicals A Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that you consult OSHA Sections 1910 94 1910 106 1910 107 and NFPA No 33 Chapter 14 and NFPA No 91 B Contact your chemical supplier s and determine the toxicity of the various chemicals used as well as the best methods to prevent injury irritation and danger to personnel C Also determine the best methods of first aid treatment for each chemical used in your plant 2 8 Treatment of Chemical Injuries Great care should be used in handling the chemicals resins catalyst and solvents used in polyester systems Such chemicals should be treated as if they hu
15. area where this vented spray might go should always wear full eye protection even when laminating operations are not taking place Safety in handling MEKP depends to a great extent on employee education proper safety instructions and safe use of the chemicals and equipment Workers should be thoroughly informed of the hazards that may result from improper handling of MEKP especially in regards to contamination heat friction and impact They should be thoroughly instructed regarding the proper action to be taken in the storage use and disposal of MEKP and other hazardous materials used in the laminating operation In addition users should make every effort to A Store MEKP in a cool dry place in original containers away from direct sunlight and away from other chemicals B Keep MEKP away from heat sparks and open flames MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 8 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 C Prevent contamination of MEKP with other materials including polyester over spray and sandings polymerization accelerators and promoters brass aluminum and non stainless steels D Never add MEKP to anything that is hot since explosive decomposition may result E Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing Protective equipment should be worn at all times During clean up of spilled MEKP personal safety equipment gloves and eye protection must be worn Firefighting equipment should be at hand and ready F Avoid spill
16. d Grease and install over the Piston Bushing into the grove on the Inlet Body e Fluid Rod amp Piston Assembly 10 T4 12 Properly clean Piston Fluid Rod and Piston Valve check ball seat area of the Piston Valve for damage or debris Install a new O Ring on the Piston Valve lubricate O Ring and threads with Red Grease 6706 2 1 Lightly grease the Piston Ball with Red Grease and place in the Piston Valve NOTE Use care not to drop the Piston Ball as it will be damaged 13 14 15 Install the Spring onto the Piston Ball narrow side against the Ball Place the back of the Spring Retainer on top of the Spring and into the grove in the Piston Valve using a pair of Pliers squeeze the Spring Retainer and push the front into the groove Screw the Piston Valve Assembly into the Piston Body and tighten firmly Check that the Fluid Rod is tightened onto the Piston Body MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 20 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 e Outlet Body Assembly 1 Properly clean Outlet Body lightly lubricate the thread and seal areas with Red Grease 6706 2 1 2 Lightly lubricate the Rod Seals with Red Grease and install the first Rod Seal into the top of the Outlet Body with the O Ring facing down 3 Repeat the process for the remaining two Rod Seal 4 Check the Rod Bushing for wear or damage replace as necessary Lightly lubricate with Red Grease 5 Screw the Pack
17. e included in any such program Magnum Venus Plastech recommends this Safety Manual remain on your equipment at all times for your personnel safety In addition to the manual Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that the user consult the regulations established under the Occupational Safety amp Health Act OSHA particularly the following sections 1910 94 Pertaining to Ventilation 1910 106 Pertaining to flammable liquids 1910 107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations particularly Paragraph m Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Coatings Other standards and recognized authorities to consult are the National Fire Protection Association NFPA bulletins as follows NFPA No 33 Chapter 14 Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Materials NFPA No 63 Dust Explosion Prevention NFPA No 70 National Electrical Code NFPA No 77 Static Electricity NFPA No 91 Blower and Exhaust System NFPA No 654 Plastics Industry Dust Hazards MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 6 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment recommended Fire Extinguisher code ABC rating number 4a60bc Extinguishing Media Foam Carbon Dioxide Dry Chemical Water Fog Copies of the above bulletins are available at a nominal charge from National Fire Protection Association 470 Atlantic Avenue Boston MA 02210 Research Report No 11 of the American Insurance Association deal with Fire Explosion and Health Hazards of
18. inating operations with respect to ingestion inhalation and skin and eye hazards MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 7 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 2 2 Catalyst Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP is among the more hazardous materials found in commercial channels The safe handling of the unstable reactive chemicals presents a definite challenge to the plastics industry The highly reactive property which makes MEKP valuable to the plastics industry in producing the curing reaction of polyester resins also produces the hazards which require great care and caution in its storage transportation handling processing and disposal MEKP is a single chemical Various polymeric forms may exist which are more or less hazardous with respect to each other These differences may arise not only from different molecular structures all are nevertheless called MEKP and from possible trace impurities left from the manufacture of the chemicals but may also arise by contamination of MEKP with other materials in its storage or use Even a small amount of contamination with acetone for instance may produce an extremely shock sensitive and explosive compound Contamination with promoters or materials containing promoters such as laminate sandings or with any readily oxidizing material such as brass or iron will cause exothermic redox reactions which can become explosive in nature Heat applied to MEKP or heat bui
19. ing Nut and Rod Bushing into the top of the Outlet Body just so that it makes contact with the Piston Seal MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 21 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 e Pump Assembly NOTE I will be helpful to mount the Inlet Valve vertically into a vise by the flats on the Inlet Valve or Pipe Elbow attached to the bottom 1 Install the Inlet Body onto the Inlet Valve making sure it is seated against the O ring 2 Slowly and firmly push the Piston and Fluid Rod assembly all the way down into the Inlet Body 3 Carefully and firmly push the assembled Outlet Body onto the Inlet Body until the Fluid Rod extends though the Packing Nut 4 Align the Foot Collar with the Tie Rods on the Outlet Body and install the four Hex Nuts Snug the Hex Nuts tight MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 22 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Operating Procedures INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF UNIT Check solvent cup to be sure it is 1 2 full with oil PAT LS OIL Check catalyst and material levels Inspect material spray tip and o ring Replace if necessary Inspect catalyst tip assembly and o rings Replace if necessary ATC Gun Inspect tip pin o rings on front of gun head and replace if nicked or worn ATC Gun Assemble catalyst tip and material tip onto gun ATC Gun Lubricate threads on retaining ring and assembly onto gun ATC Gun Inspect hose assemblies and connections for leaks a
20. l ship prior to the delivery date if possible but not without Buyer s consent on Advanced Equipment sales All contract dates and timelines begin upon receipt at MVP of customer purchase order signed Terms and Conditions of Sale if applicable and down payment per quotation if applicable If shipments are delayed by the Buyer or because the Buyer s account is in arrears payments shall become due on the date when the Seller is prepared to make shipment Products held by the Seller for the Buyer shall be at the risk and expense of the Buyer Damages defects or shortages must be communicated immediately to MVP Discrepancy in pricing and or quantities on invoices must be reported within 30 days of the invoice date Claims made 30 days or more following the invoice date will not be honored Permission to return items must be requested and granted in advance No credit will be given if items are returned prior to requesting and receiving permission All returns are subject to a restocking fee The standard 15 charges may be increased or decreased depending on the reason for the return Special ordered items may not be returned Seller warrants that the mechanical operation of the goods as specified shall be free from faults in respect to materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months for parts from the date of invoice For systems 12 months from start up or if earlier 18 months from the date of the Bills of Lading The warranty doe
21. ld up from contamination reactions can cause it to reach what is called its Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature SADT Researchers have reported measuring pressure rates of rise well in excess of 100 000 psi per second when certain MEKP s reach their SADT For comparison the highest pressure rate of rise listed in NFPA Bulletin NO 68 Explosion Venting is 12 000 psi per second for an explosion of 1296 acetylene and air The maximum value listed for a hydrogen explosion is 10 000 psi per second Some forms of MEKP if allowed to reach their SADT will burst even an open topped container This suggests that it is not possible to design a relief valve to vent this order of magnitude of pressure rate of rise The user should be aware that any closed container be it a pressure vessel surge chamber or pressure accumulator could explode under certain conditions There is no engineering substitute for care by the user in handling organic peroxide catalysts If at any time the pressure relieve valve on top of the catalyst tank should vent the area should be evacuated at once and the fire department called The venting could be the first indication of a heat and therefore pressure build up that could eventually lead to an explosion Moreover if a catalyst tank is sufficiently full when the pressure relief valve vents some catalyst may spray out which could cause eye injury For this reason and many others anyone whose job puts them in an
22. m work area WARNING Please refer to your catalyst manufacturer s safety information regarding the safe handling and storage of catalyst Wear appropriate safety equipment as recommended MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 14 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 W Introduction This manual covers the repair and rebuilding of the Patriot HV Fluid Section e PAT LS 49090 HV Patriot Fluid Section Seal Kit e PAT LS 49090 SK NOTE Before starting any service work release fluid and air pressure from system Remove the resin hose and suction wand from the fluid section The Fluid Section Assembly does not have to be completely removed from the system for service work Please read the manual carefully Follow the steps in the order given otherwise you may damage the equipment or injure yourself During Disassembly As you disassemble the equipment lay out the components in the correct order and direction This will help you to reassemble them Tools required Red Grease 6706 2 1 6706 2 16 6706 2 32 Gun Oil 6706 3 1 6706 3 8 6706 3 16 6706 3 32 Removable Thread Locking compound 3 8 inch Hex Wrench FR 1026 Hex Wrench Set 08469 8 inch Adjustable Wrench 08467 12 inch Adjustable Wrench 08468 1 2 inch Wrench or 1 2 x 9 16 Combination Wrench 08476 9 16 inch Wrench 08476 or 1 2 x 9 16 Combination Wrench 08476 5 8 x 3 4 Combination Box Wrench 08473 Repair Kit PAT LS 4
23. may lift out with the Outlet Body 4 Remove the Fluid Rod assembly from the Inlet Body or Outlet Body if it came out with the Outlet Body Set the Fluid Rod assembly aside 5 Remove the Piston Bushing and O ring from the Inlet Body or Outlet Body depending on where it is stuck 6 Remove the Piston Seal from the Inlet Body 7 Remove the Inlet Valve from the Inlet Body If the pump is mounted in the vise by the Inlet Valve flats you should be able to lift the Inlet Body free of the Inlet valve leaving the Inlet Valve mounted in the vise e Inlet Valve Disassembly 8 Using a pair of Pliers squeeze the Ball Stop and remove it from the Inlet Valve 9 Remove the Foot Valve Spring and Ball from the Inlet Valve NOTE Use care not to drop the hard chrome balls in the Inlet and Piston Bodies as they will be damaged Replace all parts provided in the repair kit Use only original MVP parts e Outlet Body Disassembly 10 Unscrew the Packing Nut from the Outlet Body 11 Remove the three Rod Seal Assemblies from Outlet Body NOTE Check the Rod Guide inside the Packing Nut for damage and wear replace as necessary MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 17 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 e Piston Valve Disassembly 12 Unscrew the Piston Valve from the bottom of the Piston Body 13 Using a pair of Pliers squeeze the Ball Stop and remove it from the Inlet Valve 14 Remove the Foot Valve Spring and
24. nd wear and tear Replace if necessary Do not wait until hose is so worn that it may burst 9 Check roving quantity if applicable 10 Inspect and replace if necessary if applicable a Chopper Blades b Anvil Sleeve c Cutter Head Bearing d Idler Bearing 11 Inspect and adjust if necessary if applicable a Cutter head to Anvil Sleeve tension b Idler Bearing to Anvil Sleeve tension C Check Chopper position for most efficient disbursement of chop into spray pattern 12 Oil Cutter assembly Air Motor with Magnum Air Motor Oil as necessary normally 2 3 drops daily depending on usage SEE ON MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 23 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 PREPARATION AND PRIMING OF NEW SYSTEM 1 Be sure all air regulators are turned completely to the left shutting off air to the components 2 Slowly open main air 3 Prime empty catalyst line a Disengage catalyst pump b Open ball valve on catalyst manifold if applicable c Eliminate air pockets by manually hand pumping the catalyst 5 10 short strokes 2 3 in After eliminating air pockets and while continuing to hand pump close ball valve on catalyst manifold d Pull and hold trigger on gun while hand pumping catalyst pump with short strokes until there is a solid steady catalyst flow from the head of the gun This will ensure that all air is purged from the line Release trigger e Continue to hand pump the catalyst pum
25. ntainer under material ball valve at bottom of fluid filter assembly to catch material flow when relieving pressure Slowly open material ball valve to relieve pressure Remember the pump is under extreme pressure Use the utmost caution when opening the valve to avoid injury or being sprayed with material Once material pressure is relieved close ball valve 4 Remove catalyst and material tip assemblies or nozzle and mix chamber from head of gun and clean thoroughly 5 Thoroughly clean diffuser cavity in front of gun head clean gun block face 6 Inspect entire gun and equipment for over spray and clean 7 Relieve flush pressure by lifting the ring on the flush tank relief valve System is now shut down and ready for the next start up Important Notes e When cleaning gun with solvents avoid getting solvent in exhaust port of air trigger gun by covering port with thumb or finger while cleaning and pointing gun downward e Proper cleanliness habits of your spray equipment goes a long way in keeping down unnecessary maintenance and repair costs MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 26 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 Parts Drawings PAT LS 49090 Patriot HV Fluid Section PAT LS 49090 SK Seal Kit Patriot HV Fluid Section MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 27 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH FLUID SECTION ASSEMBLY PAT LS 49090 RE
26. p with short strokes until catalyst pump is fully primed and pressurized generally within 5 additional strokes or less NOTE Do NOT engage slave pump until material pump has been primed 4 Material Pump be sure catalyst pump is disengaged Place a container or bucket under ball valve located at the bottom of the resin filter assembly to catch material while priming Open ball valve Slowly bring up pressure on material pump regulator just enough to allow pump to stroke up and down evenly After a smooth flow of material is flowing from the valve turn regulator off and close the valve 5 Remove mix chamber and turbulent mixer from front of gun Pro Gun Pull trigger on gun and allow gun to hang above waste container Slowly bring up pump pressure again to allow material to flow out of gun Release trigger to close gun Pump will cycle until it is fully primed and then will stall out 6 Engage slave pump MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 24 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 PREPARATION AND PRIMING OF PREVIOUSLY USED shut down SYSTEM 1 Slowly open main air 2 Material Pump be sure catalyst pump is disengaged Place a container or bucket under ball valve located at the bottom of the resin filter assembly to catch material while priming Open ball valve Slowly bring up pressure on material pump regulator just enough to allow pump to stroke up and down evenly After a smooth flow of material is flowing f
27. re is no known inhibitor that is effective under all circumstances Furthermore the mixing of HHC solvents with other materials or solvents such as MEKP alcohol and toluene may render the inhibitors ineffective B The use of reclaimed solvents is particularly hazardous Reclaimers may not add any inhibitors Also the possible presence of water in reclaimed solvents could feed the reaction C Anodized or other oxide coatings cannot be relied upon to prevent the explosive reaction Such coatings can be worn cracked scratched or too thin to prevent contact There is no known way to make oxide coatings or to employ aluminum alloys which will safely prevent the chemical reaction under all circumstances D Several solvent suppliers have recently begun promoting HHC solvents for use in coating systems The increasing use of HHC solvents is increasing the risk Because of their exemption from many State Implementation Plans as Volatile Organic Compounds VOC s their low flammability hazard and their not being classified as toxic or carcinogenic AN substances HHC solvents are very desirable in many respects WARNING Do not use Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents in pressurized fluid systems having aluminum or galvanized wetted parts NOTE Magnum Venus Plastech is aware of NO stabilizers available to prevent Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents from reaction under all conditions with aluminum components in closed fluid system TAKE IMMEDIATE A
28. rom the valve turn regulator off and close the valve 3 Catalyst Slave Pump a Disengage slave pump b Open ball valve of catalyst manifold if applicable c Eliminate all air pockets in feed lines by manually pumping catalyst pump until catalyst exits ball valve Close ball valve d Remove mix chamber and mixer from front of gun e Open gun by pulling trigger and continue hand pumping until catalyst exits gun f Leave Catalyst Pump disengaged 4 Pulltrigger on gun and allow gun to hang above waste container Slowly bring up pump pressure again to allow material to flow out of gun Release trigger to close gun Pump will cycle until it is fully primed and then will stall out 5 Flush gun into appropriate container 6 Engage slave pump MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 25 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES FOR SPRAY EQUIPMENT 1 Trigger gun until pump shaft is in the full down position at bottom of stroke position 2 Engage gun trigger lock 3 Relieving pressures a Close main air valve to system b Purge excess air from system by relieving air from the bottom of the air filter or water trap c Catalyst pressure Dump or relieve catalyst pressure at catalyst manifold if applicable by opening catalyst ball valve Pressure will immediately be relieved Close the ball valve at once to avoid draining of catalyst from catalyst line d Material pressure Place a co
29. rt your skin and eyes and as if they are poison to your body For this reason Magnum Venus Plastech recommends the use of protective clothing and eye wear in using polyester systems However users should be prepared in the event of such an injury Precautions include 1 Know precisely what chemicals you are using and obtain information from your chemical supplier on what to do in the event the chemical gets onto your skin or into the eyes or is swallowed 2 Keep this information together and easily available so that it may be used by those administering first aid or treating the injured person 3 Be sure the information from your chemical supplier includes instructions on how to treat any toxic effects the chemicals have WARNING Contact your doctor immediately in the event of any injury and give him the information you have collected If your information includes first aid instructions administer first aid immediately while you are contacting your doctor Fast treatment of the outer skin and eyes that contact such chemicals generally includes immediate and thorough washing of the exposed skin and immediate and continuous flushing of the eyes with lots of clean water for at least 15 minutes or more These general instructions of first aid treatment however may be incorrect for some chemicals that is why you must know the chemicals and treatment before an accident occurs Treatment for swallowing a chemical frequently depends upon the
30. s not cover general wear and tear or damage due to negligence or improper use Seller s liability under the warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement costs and has no responsibility for reimbursing repair cost incurred by Buyer in connection with equipment without first giving written authorization for such charges Seller makes no express warranties except those set forth in this agreement and disclaims all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation implied warranties of non infringement merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Seller accepts no liability for loss of production loss of profits or other direct or indirect damages In any claim by the Buyer MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 4 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 against the Seller in respect of the goods the liability of the Seller shall be limited to the value of the goods e Many factors beyond Seller s control contribute to the success of Buyer s finished products such as raw materials used to manufacture the product Equipment is warranted to perform to specifications detailed in quotation but Seller is not liable for quality or quantity of finished products produced by Buyer e The country of origin is the United States of America Sale installation and all rights of the parties are governed by the laws of the state of Florida Venue with regard to any litigation shall be in Pinellas County Florida
31. the possible contamination which could lead to an explosion due to the handling and mixing of MEKP and diluents In addition it eliminates any problems from the diluents being contaminated through rust particles in drums poor quality control on the part of the diluents suppliers or any other reason If however diluents are absolutely required contact your catalyst supplier and follow his instructions explicitly Preferable the supplier should premix the catalyst to prevent possible on the job contamination while mixing WARNING If diluents are not used it should be remembered that catalyst spillage gun hose and packing leaks are potentially more hazardous since each drop contains a higher concentration of catalyst and therefore will react quicker with over spray and the leak 2 5 Cured Laminate Overspray and Laminate Sandings Accumulation A Remove all accumulations of overspray FRP sandings etc from the building as they occur If this waste is allowed to build up spillage of catalyst is more likely to start a fire in addition the fire would burn hotter and longer B Floor coverings if used should be non combustible C Spilled or leaked catalyst may cause a fire if it comes in contact with an FRP product over sprayed chop or resin FRP sandings or any other material with MEKP To prevent this spillage and leakage you should 1 Maintain your Magnum Venus Plastech System Check the gun several times daily for catalyst
32. udes aluminum or galvanized components and will be affected by Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents A There are three key elements to the Halogenated Hydrocarbon HHC solvent hazard a The presence of HHC solvents 1 1 1 Trichloroethane and Methylene Chloride are the most common of these solvents However other HHC solvents are suspect if used either as part of paint or adhesives formulation or for clean up flushing b Aluminum or Galvanized Parts Most handling equipment contains these elements In contact with these metals HHC solvents could generate a corrosive reaction of a catalytic nature b Equipment capable of withstanding pressure When HHC solvent contacts aluminum or galvanized parts inside a closed container such as a pump spray gun or fluid handling system the chemical reaction can over time result in a build up of heat and pressure which can reach explosive proportions MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 10 2012 Page 9 Patriot Fluid Section Manual PAT LS 49090 When all three elements are present the result can be an extremely violent explosion The reaction can be sustained with very little aluminum or galvanized metal any amount of aluminum is too much A The reaction is unpredictable Prior use of an HHC solvent without incident corrosion or explosion does NOT mean that such use is safe These solvents can be dangerous alone as a clean up or flushing agent or when used as a component or a coating material The
33. ugh that it will not accumulate to the extent that a spark can be formed It is not possible to define exactly what will be an adequate path under all conditions since it depends on many variables In any event the grounding means should have the lowest possible electrical resistance Grounding straps should be installed on all loose conductive objects in the spraying area This includes material containers and equipment Magnum Venus Plastech recommends grounding straps be made of AWG No 18 stranded wire as a minimum and the larger wire be used where possible NFPA Bulletin No77 states that the electrical resistance of such a leakage path may be as low as 1 meg ohm 10 ohms but that resistance as high as 10 000 meg ohms will produce an adequate leakage path in some cases Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are transferred from one container to another or from one container to the equipment both containers or container and equipment shall be effectively bonded and grounded to dissipate static electricity For further information see National Fire Protection Association NFPA 77 titled Recommended Practice on Static Electrical Refer especially to section 7 7 titled Spray Application of Flammable and Combustible Materials Check with local codes and authorities for other specific standards that might apply to your application NEVER USE HARD MATERIALS SUCH AS WIRE PINS ETC TO CLEAR A PLUGGED GUN HARD MATERIALS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE
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