Spartan II System User Manual
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4. 16 REVISION F ings Sub Assembly Drawi Section 3 General Information REVISION H 00 20712 802 8dh 90 6161 70 6511 0 0 11 00 01712 91 2196 290 6611 297 69712 00 95252 00 20 711 191 6766 00 16252 70 272 00 91661 a 297 6912 00 81912 y NAIA 00 82252 00 60252 E 00 80252 0 6118 20 10252 00 60252 20 77561 Ss 00 80262 21 661 1 10 102 90 7511 20 66 181 296 6661 00 92252 11 0 1 gt 00 6222 00 60252 TRU 22 00 212 lt 2 70 711 00 701 70 66902 00 60282 00 10252 L0 LL 00 0822 197 2108 10 70912 10 SEL02 0 1222 00 88080 23220 00 Control Box Assembly Section 3 General Information Sub Assembly Drawings 23220 00 Control Box Assembly Sy UM N 00 2262 gt a0 ceze2 10 66102 00 72922 20 01262 00 20282 00 9912 71 a weg LF 00 0262 2 2 20 96102 A E E 60 96106 10 21200 00 75106 60 6102 70 96106 10 85 10 6100 00 96106 00 51280 00 05102 00 08000 80 6102 140 82702 NMOHS MATA 20 81802 70 68106 60 96105 10 81805 70 68105 a 60 68106 o 00 75102 70 96106
5. 20397 02 100 MESH 20397 03 50 MESH 20397 01 24 REVISION D Section 3 General Information Sub Assembly Drawings 20941 00 Catalyst Bottle Assembly 20934 00 20390 00 20940 00 21044 01 21039 00 21040 00 21045 01 Part Description Number LPA 172 BOTTLE SUPPLY FILTER 20390 00 FITTING 20934 00 JUG CAP 25 REVISION G Section 3 General Information Sub Assembly Drawings 21654 00 Solvent Tank Assembly 1021 23 20120 00 20655 02 4342 01 1596 01 150 141 3 21669 00 20198 02 190 142 20263 00 20365 00 1892 01 8115 01 20324 00 ec s DETAIL Part xen xem 2072000 26 REVISION D Section 3 General Information Maintenance Maintenance It is recommended that the following service be performed on a weekly basis 1 Inspect and lubricate Catalyst Slave Pump Linkage See Catalyst Slave Pump User Manual 2 Inspect Pump Shafts on Material and Catalyst Pumps making certain they are clean and free of foreign material Clean and lubricate as required For long term storage of your injection system it is recommended that the following procedures be followed 1 Place dry nitrogen in the material drums and secure drum 2 Make certain all air and material valves are in their OFF position GlasCraft recommends that you contact your gel coat
6. 1 rm 1 1 1 BRACKET 1 2 2153600 ____ 1 2165600 2 memo 1 2166400 ____ 1 2166500 cuvmwxe 2 meyo a memo ____ 2 memo 2 ze 1 2200600 mw wr 7200900 n xem wesmoc 23217 00 PRESSURE SENSOR PISTON 1 xen __ zem __ _ a a a I 22 REVISION Section 3 General Information Sub Assembly Drawings AR 559 22909 00 Not included with 23547 01 Check Valve Assembly 23547 01 assembly 22908 00 23524 01 22906 00 23540 00 S 21044 02 22904 00 AX 21676 00 TIGHTEN NUT TO SHOW 1 2 TO THREAD USE PURPLE LOCTITE 222 ON THREADS 21664 00 21675 00 Solvent Air Purge Resin Check Valve Assembly Check Valve Assembly 23 Section 3 General Information Sub Assembly Drawings GAM 268 01 Material Pick Up Kit 20395 00 4 HB 20398 02 20394 00 Part Ton Filter Options Part Description Number
7. 7 Attach solvent tank to solvent tank support rod with 3 Attach Grounding Clamp Assembly P N 17440 00 to provided rubber strap System Use a convenient Nut and Bolt to secure Lug P N 13193 00 to system 4 Securely attach Clamp P N 7749 00 to permanently grounded rod or pipe Section 1 Installation Equipment Assembly 8 Attach the catalyst jug bracket to the mast 9 Attach the green material hose to the pick up tube and insert the tube into a bucket of clean solvent Recirculation hose from the gun SOLVENT CONTAINER SOLVENT WASTE 10 Attach the green material hose CONTAINER to the material pump 11 Insert the end of the recirculation hose into a waste container Section 1 Installation Equipment Assembly 12 Make sure solvent regulator is dialed to zero Turn knob fully counter clockwise 13 Carefully relieve any pressure in the solvent tank by slowly pulling the relief valve 14 After all the pressure is released from the tank open the lid and fill the tank with a suitible clean flushing solvent and close the lid securely 15 Remove yellow guard using a 5 32 hex balldriver 16 Fill material pump lube cup with proper pump lube E 17 Replace yellow guard using a 5 32 hex balldriver 18 Before operating the material pump flush thoroughly with a clean suitable solvent t
8. Section 4 Safety Information General Safety particularly Paragraph m Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Coatings Other standards and recognized authorities to con sult are the National Fire Protection Association NFPA bulletins as follows 33 Chapter 14 Organic Perox ides and Dual Component Materials 63 Dust Explosion Prevention 70 National Electrical Code 77 Static Electricity No 91 Blower and Exhaust System 654 Plastics Industry Dust Hazards Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment recommended Fire Extinguisher code ABC rating number 4a60bc Extinguishing Media Foam Carbon Di oxide 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 deals with Fire Explosion and Health Hazards of Organic Peroxides It is published by American Insurance Association 85 John Street New York New York 10038 Local codes and authorities also have standards to be followed in the operation of your spraying equip ment Your insurance carrier will be helpful in an swering questions that arise in your development of safe procedures 1 2 Personnel Safety Equipment GlasCraft recommends the following Personal Safety Equipment for conducting s
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10. 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 con tact There is no known way to make oxide coatings or to employ aluminum alloys which will safely prevent the chemical reaction under all circumstances 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 flam mability hazard and their not being classified as toxic or carcinogenic substances HHC solvents are very desir able in many respects N WARNING Do not use Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents in pres surized fluid systems having aluminum or galvanized wetted parts 1e GlasCraft is aware of NO stabilizers available to prevent Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents from reaction under all conditions with aluminum components in a closed fluid system TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents are dangerous when used with aluminum components in a closed fluid system Consult your material supplier to determine whether your solvent or coating contains Halogenated Hydrocar bon Solvents GlasCraft recommends that you contact your solvent 37 supplier regarding the best non flammable clean up sol vent with the heat toxicity for your ap
11. and or resin supplier concerning material pot life during extended periods of shut down The decision as to whether or not to leave material in your system should be based on information from your material suppliers as well as GlasCraft Consult your local authorized GlasCraft distributor for more information concerning system storage 27 Section 3 General Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before altering catalyst percentage by moving the catalyst pump to a new desired location on the ratio arm ALWAYS ensure that the catalyst recirculation valve is turned to the recirculation position and the air pressure is removed from the system It is absolutely essential that both streams of material are pumped to the head without air or gas entrapped For example if air is drawn into the resin stream through the resin pump inlet system i e via bad connection or filter end coming out of resin surface then this air if not purged out of the machine by recirculating on by pass will naturally go to the head through the mixer and into the RTM mold This fault condition will manifest itself in the molded part having very small bubbles almost in a froth like state on the upper side of the molded part once the mold is opened The reason for these bubbles being so small is due to the fact that air coming through the mixer with the resin is mixed and frothed before finally entering the mold Air or gas in the catalyst stream
12. bristle brush blow back wards 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 glascraft equip ment please call glascraft inc Before operating or performing maintenance on the equipment If you have any questions regarding the above pre cautions or any service or operation procedures call your glascraft distributor or glascraft inc NOTICE All statements information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are pre sented without guaranty warranty or responsibility of any kind expressed or implied The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures are not required Glasecrart DISPENSING EXCELLENCE 5845 WEST 82nd STREET SUITE 102 INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA 46728 U S A PHONE 317 875 5592 FAX 317 875 5456 Section 4 Safety Information Notes 42 Section 4 Safety Information Limited Warranty Policy GLASCRAFT INC warrants to the original Purchaser of GlasCraft manufactured equipment and parts that all GlasCraft manufactured equipment and parts will conform to their published w
13. for consistent and continual operation Any devia tion from the standard operation usually requires more maintenance to the equipment and material formulation to assure consistent results For example the use of fillers in resins gt SYSTEM Z Refer to specific user manuals if available for detailed component start up and shut down instruc tions CAUTION Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are transfered from one container to another both containers shall be effectively bonded and grounded to dissipate static electric ity NG M 1 Select a clean dry air supply It is very important to have a clean air supply For further information see 2 Attach a 3 8 or larger air hose to the Air Inlet on the NFPA 77 Recommended Practice on Static Electricity yellow air lock out valve Quick disconnect fittings should not be used because they can severely limit air flow 5 Remove the pump inlet saftey cap and drain the testing oil into an open container 6 Attach 4 casters with provided lock washer washer and nut Attach solvent tank support rod on back left caster CAUTION Before turning on main air a check all fittings making certain they are securely tightened b Make sure all regulators are set to zero turn all the way to the left This should be done before air or material of any kind is introduced into the system
14. jury and give him the information you have collected If your information includes first aid instructions ad minister first aid immediately while you are contact ing the doctor Fast treatment of the outer skin and eyes that con tact such chemicals generally includes immediate and thorough washing of the exposed skin and im mediate 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 swallow ing a chemical frequently depends upon the nature of the chemical Refer to your System User Manual for complete and detailed operating instructions and service informa tion 3 0 Equipment Safety GlasCraft suggest that personnel safety equipment such as EYE GOGGLES GLOVES EAR PROTEC TION and RESPIRATORS be worn when servicing or operating this equipment Ear protection should be worn when operating a fiberglass chopper to pro tect 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 N 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 throug
15. leads to a different type of fault in the molded part This condition will be manifest by observing when opening the mold after injection and supposed cure that there are wet patches of uncured or semi gelled resin in the molded part The causes attributed to this are 1 Air is drawn in by the catalyst pump through a bad connection on the inlet stream from the catalyst container or pump inlet connection 2 Catalyst contamination in the pump system causing oxidation resulting in peroxide gas bubbles being generated within the supposedly hydraulic sealed system of the catalyst 3 The catalyst pump has faulty seals or is contaminated with particles To ensure that the catalyst system is totally hydraulically tight it is expedient after a period of shut down that the procedures in the instructions for commissioning the catalyst stream should be repeated 28 Section 3 General Information Options 23240 00 Spartan Auto DELUXE 29 REVISION D Options 6 gt o 1 0 23225 00 Spartan Modules 90 8811 0 11 287 6 712 Uu 00 45222 00 67222 00 87222 00 22222 LA 10 61220 139 20 1222 M 00 61222 7 00 15222 0 1222 00 09912 00 17222 00
16. 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 1 Store in cool dry place in original containers away from direct sunlight and away from other chemicals 2 Keep MEKP away from heat sparks and open flames 3 Prevent contamination of MEKP with other materials including polyester overspray and sandings polymerization accelerators and promoters brass aluminum and non stainless steels Never add MEKP to anything that is hot since explosive decomposition may result 5 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 Fire fighting equipment should be at hand and ready 6 Avoid spillage which can heat up to the point of self ignition 7 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 8 Use only original equipment or equivalent parts from GlasCraft in the catalyst system i e hoses fittings etc because a dangerous chemical reaction m
17. 1 55 9 038 v 3 lt 0 0212 00 71222 B 9 o 3349 7 1 9 2 2 B 50 50212 zo oni y b 1 E ama v 1 o M 19 a 2 0 INJATOS OL lt 50 50212 1 5 o 70 50212 2 1 9 ama 70 50215 5 3078 7 1 a OOO COO 70 50212 308 1 U 50 50212 3339 7 1 onian 21 90212 3078 338 01 0212 21 90212 3M8 29 8 00 66192 25 5 21 80212 o 0 lt 0212 3M8 0o vzzec e 0 lt 0212 3018 1 9 N N N Section 3 General Information Options 23225 00 Spartan Modules Part M Part ER i 10080 03 FITTING 11021 22 PIPE PLUG 22234 00 INLINE VOLUME CHAMBER 2 13381 12 SCREW 22235 00 DELAY VALVE 2 13424 01 CABLE TIE 22236 00 VALVE 20735 01 ELBOW FITTING 22238 02 POPPET VALVE 20796 01 FITTING 22239 00 FITTING 20796 02 22240 00 VALVE PLATE 3 20878 00 MINIATURE VALVE 22241 01 VALVE MOUNTING BRACKET 2 20879 00 PUSH BUTTON 22242 00 PRESSURE INDICATOR op 21203 01 POLYURETHANE TUBING 22244 05F SCREW 8 21203 04 POLYURETHANE TUBING 9 22247 00 GEL TIMER DECAL 21203 05 POLYURETHANE TUBING 22248 00 ADJUSTMENT DECAL 21203 10 POLYURETHANE TUBING 22249 00 AIR PURGE DECAL 21203 11 POLYURETHANE TUBING 22251 00 SOLVENT FLUSH
18. 61 2091 6618 00 1686 00 16861 00 26861 222 5566 00 68861 01 9971 225 1561 01 211 2091 6618 00 2686 272 5566 00 29861 00 8991 00 16861 10 9 1 10 1 1 4 XOG 1041802 00 022 2 11 016 ATENISSY LSATVLVD 00 17606 REVISION F 12 Section 3 General Information Assembly Drawings 23200 00 Unit Assembly v 1134 06 55 118 20188 16C 1134 06 eri hn WES Ka NN 55 172 13 REVISION Section 3 General Information Assembly Drawings 23200 00 Unit Assembly 2 BLUE TUBE 21203 BLUE TUBE 623 RC CLEAR TUBE 20731 04 20131 04 BLUE TUBE 2 CLEAR TUBE A B 9104 11 SOME PARTS REMOVED FOR CLARITY SOME PARTS REMOVED FOR CLARITY 7 K 6
19. DECAL 21203 12 POLYURETHANE TUBING 22252 00 SOLVENT ADJUSTMENT DECAL 21203 13 POLYURETHANE TUBING 22263 00 ADJUSTABLE L FITTING 21203 15 POLYURETHANE TUBING 22267 00 METROPLITAN WHISTLE 21489 48C SCREW 6 23199 00 SIGNAL DELAY 21660 00 VALVE 23210 01 TUBE REDUCER 22205 00 FITTING 23210 02 TUBE REDUCER 22207 00 FITTING 23211 00 HEX STANDOFF 22211 00 SPOOL VALVE 23215 00 AIR MANIFOLD 23224 00 CONTROL BOX 22212 01 BULKHEAD FITTING 22213 01 RED PUSH BUTTON 7315 06 RUBBER GROMMET 7486 03 WASHER 22213 02 BLACK PUSH BUTTON 22213 03 BLACK PUSH BUTTON 7486 13 WASHER 7733 04 HEX NUT 6 mw iow 22218 00 FITTING 22219 00 PREDETERMINING COUNTER 9944 24C SCREW SHDC AS 250 20X 22222 00 DECAL INJ EMERGENCY AC 22224 00 FTG TEE TUBE PUSH IN 5 AS NEEDED 33 REVISION D Operating Your Polyester System Safel 1 0 Introduction Any tool if used improperly can be dangerous Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those using the tool In like manner safe operation of polyes ter processes is the responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equip ment This manual outlines procedures to be fol lowed in conducting polyester operations safely This system has been specifically designed for use of Polyester Resin Gel Coat and Methyl Ethyl Ke tone Peroxides MEKP applications Other formu lations or blends considered for use in
20. E 21203 14 5 32 YELLOW 21203 13 an NG ri 1 4 BLUE 21203 04 lt OPEN CLOSED amp COLOR LENGTH 21203 13 5 32 YELLOW 11 FEET 19 REVISION H Section 3 General Information Sub Assembly Drawings 23220 00 Control Box Assembly Part Part Description Description 21203 12 POLYURETHANE TUBING 21203 13 POLYURETHANE TUBING 23236 00 STROKE COUNTER DECAL 23237 00 FITTING 21203 14 POLYURETHANE TUBING 23237 01 FITTING 21604 01 PLASTIC TUBE PLUG 21604 02 PLASTIC TUBE PLUG 7315 06 RUBBER GROMMET 7733 04 21678 00 RECIRCULATION DECAL 22104 00 EMERGENCY STOP DECAL 7733 07 7733 12 20 REVISION H Section 3 General Information Sub Assembly Drawings 21668 01 Gun Assembly An hs x 5 g 2 29 1981 00 11252 x 8 o 00 90502 00 62262 a we E 90 66100 OE 00 91912 00 69912 70 711 291 0108 728 6970 ye gt 00 61802 10 79 REVISION 21 Section 3 General Information Sub Assembly Drawings 21668 01 Gun Assembly Part 0 Part Te maso 1 wwex one orns were 71 were 1 1 e 1 2030600 vso
21. Glaserart Spartan Il RTM Injection System lt Z lt gt cA YS Table Contents Section 1 Installation 1 1 troduction eee ete ell ee ee 1 1 2 Standard Equipment oen ideae meteo iae 2 1 3 5 c eh eae eA 1 4 aa 3 Section 2 Operation 2 1 Start Up 1 6 amp eel die ee ed dee esee eee 6 2 2 Shtit GdOWn INSU CONS te dent e ode a 11 Section 3 General Information 3 1 Assembly Drawings 12 3 2 9ub Assembly Drawings 2 ete dee TA a NA 17 3 3 Maintenance EI 27 3 4 iR e daa rak a b aaa da a anga 28 3 9 ptlOns ise regine leote rte Ja a e NADA etes 29 Section 4 Safety Information 4 1 General Safety eee ae v e galee 34 AZ NOUS dein pe tac eaten tins 42 4 3 Limited Warranty PoliCy ete Ka ig aa da a as 43 4 4 Technical ASSI
22. S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PUR CHASER PAID FOR THE CLAIMED DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT OR PART UNDER NO CIRCUM STANCES SHALL GLASCRAFT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES OR FOR LOST PROFITS No action arising from or relating to any goods manufactured by or purchased from GlasCraft may be brought more than one 1 year after the cause of action accrues 43 Section 4 Safety Information Technical Assistance Thank You for selecting GlasCraft spray equipment Should you have any questions or need technical assistance contact your factory authorized GlasCraft distributor Distributor Phone Contact For any issues your distributor cannot address the GlasCraft technical service department is always available to assist you with the operation of your spray equipment To help our technical representatives expedite your call and better address your questions please have the following information ready and available when you phone GlasCraft If your questions are not urgent You can e mail all correspondence to service glascraft com Model Air compressor size Compressor to system supply line Spray gun Serial number Pressure at the system Material pump Main air line volume Serial number System gauge pressures Catalyst pump AAC pressure Chopper Serial number Atomizing air pressure external mix Type of material Material pump pressure Type of catalyst Solvent flush pressure Catalys
23. SIaTIGG oae tecta slides a a AE 44 INSIDE BACK COVER N A Not Applicable Section 1 Installation Introduction Introduction Before operating maintaining or servicing any GlasCraft system read and understand all of the technical and safety literature provided with GlasCraft products If you do not have the proper or related manuals and safety literature for your GlasCraft system contact your GlasCraft distributor or GlasCraft Inc In this GlasCraft technical and safety publication the following advisories will be provided where appropriate Is information about the procedure in progress Is imperative information about equipment protection CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury N WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in electrical shock or serious injury The information in this document is intended only to indicate the components and their normal working relationship typical use Each assembly should be directed by a GlasCraft distributor or made from the GlasCraft Assembly instructions provided This manual prov
24. afe operations of the Polyester Systems gua HEARING HREATHING GLOVE REGU 11 MS EYE PROTECTION PROTECTION PROTECTION Section 4 Safety Information General Safety GlasCraft recommends that the user consult the state and local regulations established for all Safety equip ment 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 GlasCraft recommends that clean up solvents be nonflammable and of resin diluents used such as styrene 3 The flammability dangers of catalyst diluents if used GlasCraft 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 overspray and laminate sandings 6 The toxicity dangers of all the chemicals used in laminating operations with respect to ingestion inhalation and skin and eye hazards 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
25. ay result between substituted parts and MEKP 9 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 36 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 recom mendations by the catalyst manufacturer determines largely the safety that will be present in his operation 2 3 Clean Up Solvents and Resin Diluents N WARNING A hazardous situation may be present in your pressur ized fluid system Hydrocarbon Solvents can cause an explosion when used with aluminum or galvanized components in a closed pressurized fluid system pumps heaters fil ters 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 GlasCraft spray equipment includes aluminum or galvanized components and will be affected by Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents There are three key elements to the Halogenated Hydrocarbon HHC solvent hazard 1 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
26. cond for an explosion of 12 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 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 area where this vented spray might go should always wear full eye protection even when laminating operations are not taking place Section 4 Safety Information General Safety 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
27. d stroke the pump until it devel opes 50 60 PSI RECIRCULATION ON OFF 17 Secure recirculation hose in the material supply container Z 3 Set the slave pump to 3 5 percent Dispose of resin in the waste container a proper manner Section 2 Operation Start Up Instructions gt 3 air motor pressure regulator slowly clockwise until pump cycles slowly It is usually a general practice when starting up the system NG to let the system recirculate with the Catalyst Slave Pump set at 3 5 This ensures good catalyst volume movement through the system to remove air in the catalyst system s y 4 Re engage the catalyst pivot knob E 0 Make sure that the knob engages inside the catalyst drive arm slot Failure to do so will cause damage to the catalyst We drive arm The Recirculation Mode should be used in initial start up Recirculation Mode or when air bubbles are observed coming through the Start Up ends of the Recirculation Hoses 1 Both Catalyst Valve and Material Valve on the Dispense Gun should be in the Recirculation position Injection Instructions 1 Switch machine to injection set recirculation to off RECIRCULATION ON OFF 2 Tu
28. ere any parts or components were replaced by any parts or components not manufactured or supplied by GlasCraft The decision by GlasCraft shall be conclusive and binding on Purchaser GlasCraft does not warrant that any equipment or parts sold to Purchaser meet or comply with any local state federal or other jurisdiction s regulations or codes GlasCraft does not warrant that any equipment or part sold to Purchaser when used individually or in concert with any other part equipment device component or process does not infringe on any patent rights of any third party GlasCraft only warrants that it has no specific knowledge of any such infringement GlasCraft makes no warranty as to any parts or equipment manufactured by others Purchaser shall look solely and only to the manufacturer of such parts or equipment with respect to any warranty claims GlasCraft hereby assigns to Purchaser the original manufacturer s warranties to all such equipment and parts to the full extent permitted THE AFORESAID WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IM PLIED SPECIFICALLY THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED GlasCraft shall not be liable for any loss or expense resulting from damage or accidents caused by improper use or ap plication of materials manufactured or sold by GlasCraft or its distributors or agents UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL GLASCRAFT
29. h 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 PIS TOL 39 Section 4 Safety Information General Safety 3 1 Emergency Stop Procedures The following steps should be followed in order to stop the machinery in an emergency situation 1 The yellow air valve located where the air enters the machine should be pushed to the OFF closed position To do this simply push on the lever protruding out the side of the valve This will also cause all the system air to bleed out of the system in a matter of a few seconds thus making the system incapable of operating Step 2 is a precautionary step and should be fol lowed whenever the emergency stop valve is acti vated to the stop mode Failure to do so will damage regulators and components when reactivating to the ON position 2 Turn all system regulators to OFF counter clockwise position Verify that the Catalyst Pressure Relief Line and the Resin Return Line are secured before relieving cata lyst and resin fluid pressure 3 Catalyst pressure in the Slave Pump can be eliminated by rotating the yellow valve handle on the Slave Pump 90 degrees to the ON position position the valve handle is parallel in line with the valve body The OFF position the valve handle is perpendicu lar across the valve body 4 Resin pressure can be eli
30. ides information for the assembly opera tion maintenance and service of this GlasCraft product as used ina typical configuration While it lists standard specifi cations and procedures some deviations may be found In order to provide our users with the most up to date technology possible we are constantly seeking to improve products If technological change occurs after a product is on the market we will implement that technology in future production and if practical make it available to current users as a retrofit up date or supplement If you find some discrepancy between your unit and the available documen tation contact your GlasCraft distributor to resolve the difference GlasCraft Inc reserves the right to change or modify this product as it deems necessary Careful study and continued use of this manual will pro vide a better understanding of the equipment and process resulting in more efficient operation longer trouble free service and faster easier troubleshooting Section 1 Installation Standard Equipment Spartan System Standard Equipment Part n Section 1 Installation Equipment Assembly The Spartan comes complete and fitted with all resin hoses catalyst bottle and filters The injection head is fully connected to the machine circuit and tested and secured against leaks prior to dispatch GROUNDING ROD OR PIPE Z The following instructions are to be used as a guide
31. ir supply by closing yellow lock out valve If using a filled resin it is suggested that the material pump and hoses be flushed with a neat resin and that the neat resin is flowing through the system and exiting the material recirculation hose thoroughly before shut down procedures are completed 2 Flush gun head with solvent and air purge thoroughly 3 Material pump should be stopped with pump shaft in up position and shaft should be cleaned of any contaminants 8 Slowly bleed the air pressure from the tank by lifting the ring on the relief valve Failure to cycle Pump Shaft to DOWN position may result in contaminants to dry or harden on shaft When pump is next operated severe damage be done to 4 Material pump lube cup should be cleaned of old lube upper pump seals and refilled with new pump lube 11 Section 3 General Information Assembly Drawings 195 1561 23200 00 Unit Assembly 296 661 03A0N34 08 9 45 NMOHS MIIA 90 7511 60 9871 10 011 dd 3 1 10 091 dSS 11 7016 8 455 dWf d VIU31VR 90 79806 xx 2021 09 295 e 104 yy 1661 29 995 e 104 70 99 01 751 07 61 00 89602 y 111130 01 811 2091 6618 01 9871 2 61 21 81 01 061 2045 15
32. minated by rotating the yellow handled valve on the bottom of the fluid filter 90 degrees Place a container under the bottom of the valve to catch any resin that is ejected from the valve 3 2 General Safety Precautions The following general safety precautions should be followed when servicing or operating this equip ment to ensure operator safety When filling catalyst container protective eye equipment must be worn to protect against injuries Always maintain adequate material levels to prevent loss of prime during system operation At the first sign of a leak stop operations acti vate emergency stop valve back off air regula tors and open all bleed valves to remove all pressure from the gun hoses pump catalyst system and any other liquid containers Solvent Pot Pressure Relief Turn Solvent Pressure Regulator counter clock wise ccw until regulator handle stops Open Petcock valve to bleed Solvent Tank pressure completely Catalyst Injector Pressure Relief Refer to Catalyst Injector User Manual for proper pressure relief Never operate a Fiberglass System with fixed Pinch Point guards removed from system 40 Section 4 Safety Information General Safety Do not operate Fiberglass Chopper Guns with out protective covers in place Correct packing or valve seat leaks immediately Never immerse the gun in any liquid Periodically check operation of catalyst alarms to make sure they are operation pro
33. nd dispose of them in accordance with your material supplier s recommendations 2 6 Cured Laminate Overspray and Laminate Sandings Accumulation Remove all accumulations of overspray FRP sandings etc from the building as they occur If this waste is al lowed to build up spillage of catalyst is more likely to start a fire In addition the fire would burn hotter and longer Floor coverings if used should be non combustible Spilled or leaked catalyst may cause a fire if it comes in contact with an FRP product oversprayed chop or resin FRP sandings or any other material with MEKP To prevent this spillage and leakage you should 1 Maintain your GlasCraft System Check the gun several times daily for catalyst 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 possible the mold and may cause a fire 38 3 Inspect resin and catalyst hoses daily for wear or stress at the entry and exits of the boom sections and at the gun 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 rub against any of the hoses at any point If allowed to rub the hoses may be cut through causing a hazardous leakage of material which could incr ease the danger of fire Also the material may spew o
34. nds 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 GlasCraft recommends grounding straps be made of AWG No 18 stranded wire as a minimum and that larger wire be used where possible NFPA Bulletin No 77 states that the electrical resistance of such a leakage path may be as low as 1 meg ohm 106 ohms but that resistances as high as 10 000 meg ohms will produce an ade quate 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 Protec tion Association NFPA 77 titled Recommended Practice on Static Electrical Refer especially to Sec tion 7 7 titled Spray Application of Flammable and Combustible Materials Check with local codes and authorities for other specific standards that might ap ply to your application ic 2 GlasCraft provides grounding wire clamp as sembly p n 17440 00 with all FRP equipment 41 Never use hard materials such as wire pins etc To clear a plugged gun Hard materials can cause per manent damage Dab with a
35. ntamination while mixing N WARNING If diluents are not used it should be remembered that catalyst spillage gun hose and packing leaks are poten tially more hazardous since each drop contains a higher concentration of catalyst and therefore will react quicker with overspray and the like 2 5 Uncured Liquid Resin Resin should be stored in a well ventilated building at least 50 feet from your main plant In addition the stor age temperature should not exceed 75 degrees F Section 4 Safety Information General Safety In your main plant store only enough resin for one day s production NO SMOKING signs must be posted and observed in all areas where resin is stored and or used Refer to OSHA Section 1910 94 1910 106 1910 107 and consult resin suppliers for more detailed informa tion Adequate ventilation as covered in OSHA Section 1910 94 and NFPA No 91 is important wherever sol vents are stored or used to minimize confine and ex haust the solvent vapors Resin must never be stored in an area where MEKP is stored or used Open top drums should not be used due to possible contamination and possible catalyzation from overspray or spillage of MEKP into drum which could not only se verely damage the polyester spray system but might also cause the drum of resin to ignite When spraying test patterns or purging the gun always remove the test samples and waste from the building im mediately a
36. nto personnel in the area 2 7 Toxicity of Chemicals GlasCraft recommends that you consult OSHA Sections 1910 94 1910 106 1910 107 and NFPA No 33 Chap ter 14 and 91 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 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 hurt your skin and eyes and as if they are poison to your body For this reason GlasCraft recommends the use of protective clothing and eye wear in using polyester systems However users should be prepared in the event of such 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 may have N WARNING Contact a doctor immediately in the event of any in
37. o remove test fluid GlasCraft uses test fluid that may not be compatible with some resins It is recommended that the test fluid be flushed from the material pump fluid section Make sure hose fittings on the pick up hoses are tight 19 Safely fill the Catalyst Supply Bottle P N LPA 165 maximum two gallons with preferred MEKP catalyst to a minimum level of at least two inches above the Catalyst Bottle Outlet Fitting N WARNING Remove Catalyst Bottle P N 20941 00 from Catalyst Bottle bracket P N LPA 169 for filling Bottle should be placed at or below lowest level for safe filling Never fill Catalyst bottle while mounted in bracket as personal injury from catalyst spillage could result Section 2 Operation Start Up Instructions 2 The Spartan comes complete fitted with all resin hoses catalyst bottle and filters The injection head is fully connected to the machine circuit and tested and secured against leaks prior to dispatch following instructions to be used as guide for consistent and continual operation Any devia tion from the standard operation usually requires more maintenance to the equipment and material formulation to assure consistent results For example the use of fillers in resins 22 Refer specific user manuals if available for detailed component start up shut down instruc tions 3 way valve Sol
38. or adhesives formulation or for clean up flushing 2 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 3 Equipment capable of withstanding pressure When HHC solvents contact aluminum or nized 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 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 Section 4 Safety Information General Safety The reaction is unpredictable Prior use of an HHC sol vent without incident corrosion or explosion does NOT mean that such use is safe These solvents can be dan gerous alone as a clean up or flushing agent or when used as a component or a coating material There is no known inhibitor that is effective under all circumstances Furthermore the mixing of HHC solvents with other materials or solvents such as MEK alcohol and tolu ene may render the inhibitors ineffective The use of reclaimed solvents is particularly hazardous Reclaimers may not add any inhibitors Also the pos sible presence of water in reclaimed solvents could feed the reaction
39. perly Frequently check condition of hoses Replace worn hoses and other parts before they fail Catalyst fluid nozzles and seals MUST be in good condition at all times to prevent internal and external leaks Inspect periodically and replace as needed or at intervals of three to four months Use catalyst nozzle seal only once to prevent possible leakage of catalyst into air passages of gun Make absolutely certain that all pressure has been relieved from the gun before disassembly from the hoses before loosening any fittings from the material or catalyst pump before disassembly from the catalyst injector before disassembly or filling If you have any doubt that fluid pressure is relieved call your GlasCraft distributor or GlasCraft Inc before proceeding with any disassembly Use only genuine GlasCraft replacement parts when repairing your system Substitutes may not be the proper material or may not fit the system and may cause dangerous operating conditions and the failure of other components Section 4 Safety Information General Safety 3 3 Grounding Grounding an object means providing an adequate path for the flow of an electrical charge from the ob ject to the ground An adequate path is one that per mits charge to flow from the object fast enough 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 depe
40. plication If however you find it necessary to use flammable solvents they must be kept in approved electrically grounded containers Bulk solvent should be stored in a well ventilated sepa rate building 50 feet away from your main plant You should allow only enough solvent for one day s use in your laminating area NO SMOKING signs must be posted and observed in all areas of storage or where solvents and other flam mable materials are used 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 Solvents should be handled in accordance with OSHA Section 1910 106 and 1910 107 2 4 Catalyst Diluents GlasCraft spray up and gel coat systems currently pro duced are designed so that catalyst diluents are not re quired GlasCraft therefore recommends that diluents not be used This avoids the possible contamination which could lead to an explosion due to the handling and mixing of MEKP and diluent In addition it eliminates any problems from the diluent being contaminated through rust particles in drums poor quality control on the part of the diluent supplier or any other reason If however di luents are absolutely required contact your catalyst sup plier and follow his instructions explicitly Preferably the supplier should premix the catalyst to prevent possible on the job co
41. 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 35 MEKP is not 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 the 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 oxidizable material such as brass or iron will cause exothermic redox reactions which can become explosive in nature Heat applied to MEKP or heat build 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 se
42. ritten specifications and be free of defects in workmanship and material for a period of one 1 year from the original date of installation GlasCraft makes no warranty to anyone other than the original Purchaser If any GlasCraft manufactured part or equipment is found to be defective in workmanship or material within the one year period from the date of installation as determined solely by GlasCraft GlasCraft in its sole discretion will either repair or replace the defective part or equipment at GlasCraft s cost including freight charges both ways or credit or refund the purchase price for the defective equipment or part A warranty claim will be honored only when 1 GlasCraft has been informed in writing of any such defect in workmanship or material within ten 10 days after discovery by the original Purchaser 2 An official of GlasCraft has issued a return authorization number and 3 The claimed defective equipment or part has been returned to GlasCraft by the original Purchaser freight prepaid with proper return authorization number s attached to GlasCraft Inc 5845 West 82nd Street Suite 102 Indianapolis IN 46278 U S A This warranty shall not apply to any equipment or parts that have been altered or repaired by anyone other than GlasCraft or to defects or damage resulting from improper installation misuse negligence accident or use not specified by GlasCraft This warranty shall not apply to any equipment wh
43. rn valves on gun head to injection CAUTION RECIRCULATION ON OFF When making test material dispenses or during flushing operation make certain that dispensed material and or solvent is contained in a suitable container and that this material and or solvent is disposed of properly Section 2 Operation System Start up 7 Flush gun head thoroughly Turn 3 way valve on top of the solvent tank so the arrow is pointing up for air purge for solvent turn the valve so the arrow is pointing down 3 way valve 2 1 10 Section 2 Operation System Shut Down Shut Down Procedure 5 Material pump should now be cycled so that shaft is The purpose of the shut down procedure is to verify that all left in down position during shut down period critical parts of the system i e the mixing area have been checked and cleaned to assure trouble free start up the next 4 Au 7 1 time the system is to be operated 1 Turn both ball valves gun head to OFF 90 oat E Uu Ir 6 If you are using fillers mixed into the resin remem ber on periods of shut down the fillers can settle to the bottom of the pump and pipe works XK 7 Shut down main a
44. t percentage 44 Glascrare DISPENSING EXCELLENCE Date Purchased Distributor Contact Phone E mail GlasCraft manufactures a complete line of FRP spray systems If your application is in plant or a field contractor GlasCraft has a system package to meet your requirements FORMULA INTERNAL amp EXTERNAL MIX POLYESTER EQUIPMENT CHOPPER amp GELCOAT SYSTEMS NO NEEDLE IN THE SPRAY GUN INFINITELY ADJUSTABLE CATALYST PUMP INDY INTERNAL amp EXTERNAL MIX EQUIPMENT LOWEST LEVEL OF EMISSIONS AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT FOR ROBOT APPLICATIONS SPARTAN CLOSED MOLD RTM EQUIPMENT HAND HELD amp DELUXE MODELS PROGRAMMABLE CATALYST PERCENTAGES SPECIALTY DISPENSE EQUIPMENT APD HIGH VISCOSITY POLYESTER PUTTY DISPENSE RCD RESIN CATALYST DISPENSE PFR PRESSURE FED ROLLERS For more information concerning any of these GlasCraft products contact your local authorized GlasCraft distributor or visit www glascraft com Quality and Performance GENUINE GLASCRAFT Glaserart DISPENSING EXCELLENCE ADS 5845 WEST 82nd STREET ADVANCED DISPENSE eee INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA 46278 www glascraft com U S A GC 1355 Phone 317 875 5592 REVISION 2 Fax 317 875 5456 E Mail sales glascraft com
45. this equip ment is strictly prohibited without the expressed consent by GlasCraft Inc GlasCraft Inc cannot eliminate every danger nor foresee every circumstance that might cause an in jury 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 or der to manufacture the end product For this rea son 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 mainte nance and supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation Each user should examine his own operation de velop his own safety program and be assured that his equipment operators follow correct procedures GlasCraft hopes that this manual is helpful to the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual be included in any such program GlasCraft recommends this Safety Manual remain on your equipment at all times for your personnel safety In addition to the manual GlasCraft recommends that the user consult the regulations established un der the Occupational Safety amp Health Act OSHA particularly the following sections 1910 94 Pertaining to ventilation e 1910 106 Pertaining to flammable liquids e 1910 107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations 34
46. vent Before initial operation of any internal mix system make certain the solvent flush set up is fully operational 1 Turn solvent regulator clockwise to approximately 65 psi 3 Exhaust air through the gun head until traces of solvent have been dissipated 2 Place injection nozzle over a proper waste container Turn 3 way valve on top of the solvent tank so the arrow is pointing up for air purge for solvent turn the valve so the arrow is pointing down Repeat air purge to blow solvent through the gun head Since the system is an internal mix system the mixer requires flushing with air solvent air after each dispense or before the mixed material starts to gel Section 2 Operation Start Up Instructions Resin 4 Switch machine recirculation to ON 1 Detach the catalyst slave pump from the material pump Pull and rotate knob to disengage the catalyst drive arm RECIRCULATION ON OFF SE 5 the material injection regulator slowly clockwise until gauge indicates 10 PSI or until pump cycles slowly 2 Turn main valve on the gun head to the recirculation gt RECIRCULATION ON OFF position 8 Pump should cycle clean sol
47. vent through the system 27 out the recirculation hose 9 End recirculation when solvent appears reasonably clean OFF 3 Turn the material air regulator fully counter clockwise NU 10 Remove material pump pick up tube from solvent container and dry thoroughly Section 2 Operation Start Up Instructions 11 Switch machine recirculation to ON Catalyst 1 Turn Catalyst Valve on the dispense gun to recirculation position arrow on valve should point away from gun RECIRCULATION block 12 When solvent has stopped exiting the recirculation hose end recirculation OFF ILL 13 Place material pump pick up tube in desired con zx tainer of material while keeping recirculation return aca hose in a waste container Make sure all the air is purged out of the catalyst pump on new start up 14 Turn machine to recirculation ON 2a Pull and rotate Pivot _ A knob to disengage the catalyst ON OFF drive arm I 15 Let material pump cycle slowly until a steady stream of clean material is seen exiting the recir b Turn the slave pump culation hose yellow ball valve to the open position 16 Switch machine recirculation to OFF Hand prime the pump until a steady stream of cat alyst flows back to the bottle d Close the ball valve Han
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