Complete Probler 2 User Manual
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1. Glas craft DISPENSING EXCELLENCE ad me ai aii Dispense Gun INCLUDES 23950 00 DISPENSE GUN USER MANUAL a Craft DISPENSING EXCELLENCE 5845 WEST 82 STREET Glas INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA 46278 U S A crear Phone 317 875 5592 E Fax 317 875 5456 E Mail sales glascraft com CERTIFIED gt fe Web _ www glascraft com Company CONTENTS Introduction ABOUT THIS MANUAL RELATED MANUALS Parts amp Illustrations CLEANING DRILL CHART FLAT SPRAY NOZZLES CHART SERVICE amp REPAIR PARTS KITS 23950 00 PROBLER P SPRAY GUN Safety SAFE HANDLING and USE OF URETHANE FOAM EQUIPMENT Installation ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WM ND P Operation PREOPERATION CHECK LIST PROBLER P GUN OPERATING REQUIREMENTS GUN OPERATION INITIAL START UP PROCEDURE SPRAY TECHNIQUE DAILY SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE EXTENDED SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE Service PARTS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ROUTINE CARE Notes Limited Warranty Policy For Your Reference 13 13 15 17 If You Have An Equipment Problem 18 INSIDE BACK COVER INTRODUCTION About This Manual Before operating maintaining or servicing any Glas Craft system read and understand all of the technical and safety literature provided with Glas Craft products If you do not have the proper or related manuals and safety literature for your Glas Craft system contact your Glas Craft distributor or Glas Craft Inc In2. FOR YOUR REFERENCE DATE PURCHASED DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT PHONE Manufacturers of Fixed and Variable Ratio Systems and Equipment for Polyurethane Polyurea and Hybrid Materials Spray Pour and Injection Micro Il Maxi Il Super Maxi Mini Ill MX MX Il MH MH Il amp MH IlI SYSTEMS and EQUIPMENT for SPRAY POUR amp INJECT FIXED amp VARIABLE RATIO SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT FOR POLYURETHANE FOAMS COATINGS and POLYUREAS featuring the patented Probler Spray Pour Gun LPA Series INDy Series Low Pressure AIR ASSIST CONTAINMENT Airless Internal Mix Non Atomized Dispense Systems External Mix Gel Coat Wet Out Gel Coat Wet Out amp Chopper Chopper amp Pressure Fed Roller Systems and Equipment Systems and Equipment For more information concerning any of these Glas Craft products contact your local authorized Glas Craft distributor or Glass ow el FE DISPENSING EXCELLENCE Quality and Performance GENUINE GLAS CRAFT craft 5845 WEST 82 STREET ADS S INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA 46278 U S A ADVANCED DISPENSE ee Phone 317 875 5592 Fax 317 875 5456 www glascraft com E Mail sales glascraft com GC 1386 REVISED JANUARY 2005
3. gun to surface distance is about 18 to 24 inches Be sure to point the Gun directly at the surface to be sprayed Spraying at an angle to the surface will cause the foam to be rough and will generate overspray Daily Shut Down Procedure WARNING Before attempting to perform any maintenance on this Gun Relieve All Fluid and Air Pressures e To relieve fluid and air pressures e Turn OFF all air supplies at System except Gun Trigger Air e Trigger Gun until relieved Turn OFF Gun Trigger Air at System e Trigger Gun until all Trigger Air Pressure has been relieved all fluid pressures have been Perform Gun maintenance as follows 1 Check for leaking Seals P N 23973 00 e Turn OFF Gun incoming air by closing Gun Air Switch e Wait approximately 10 20 seconds then turn ON incoming air by opening Gun Air Switch e Repeat two or three times e If any material has been purged form the Gun the Seals P N 23973 00 are leaking e Correct leaks by replacing seals and re checking 2 Check for leaking Material Valve P N PG 15 01 e Turn OFF both Material Valves e Trigger Gun several times e Turn OFF Gun incoming air by closing Gun Air Switch e Trigger Gun several times e f additional material is purged the Material Valves are leaking e Correct leaks by taking off Black Knobs and turning packing 1 8 to 1 4 turns at a time until leak has stopped Re check 3 Check Side Blocks e Turn OFF the A
4. 00 is pulled up to shut off all air to the Gun or until the Trigger is pulled again NOTE If the Gun is being used for short periods of spraying Glas Craft recommends that the purge air be left ON The material shut Off Valves P N PG 15 01 can be left in the OPEN position during these periods of time WARNING If purge air is to be turned OFF BOTH MATERIAL SHUT OFF VALVES P N PG 15 01 MUST BE TURNED TO THEIR OFF POSITION BEFORE TURNING OFF THE PURGE AIR Failure to follow this procedure will possibly result in the Gun becoming encased internally in foam For proper purging following use the Air Switch must be left OPEN for at least 15 SECONDS after the Trigger has been released The flow of material into the Mixing Chamber is controlled by the ON or OFF position of the two material Shut Off Valves NOTE Both Material Shut Off Valves must be FULLY OPEN during dispensing and must be FULLY CLOSED during service or extended shut down periods WARNING BOTH MATERIAL SHUT OFF VALVES P N PG 15 011 MUST BE TURNED TO THEIR OFF POSITION BEFORE REMOVING SCREWS P N 9944 16C Failure to follow this procedure will possibly result in the Gun becoming encased internally in foam Initial Start Up Procedure With all material and air lines connected and power cable attached the system is now ready for start up 1 Remove the Side Blocks P N s 23955 00 and 23956 00 on the front housing of the Gun by r
5. 2 7554 10 The 23976 00 Kit does NOT 14693 17 Drill Bit 1 2 75572 a 239707 7554 43 O Ring 1 The LPA2 147 xxxx Flat Spray Nozzle Tip is necessary for the assembly to work 13867 11 23978 00 SIDE SEAL KIT 00 SST Sae Se T aor OR PARTS amp ILLUSTRATIONS Service amp Repair Parts Kits Continued 23980 00 HARDWARE KIT 04 05 15845 00 3 16 Ball Driver 15845 01 5 32 Ball Driver 17672 00 Pin Vise 23971 00 Screen Filter 14693 19 Drill Bit 14963 20 Drill Bit O Ring O Ring 23981 00 PREMIUM REPAIR KIT 23974 05 O Ring Ong 23974 08 23974 09 23974 10 23974 11 23974 12 23974 16 23974 25 23974 26 23974 27 23974 29 23974 43 Jet Stream Nozzle 23983 01 23983 02 23974 12 23974 07 23950 PROBLER P SPRAY GUN y 7716 06C Set Screw 23963 00 7554 26 7554 25 7554 06 Gun Head 23953 00 j O Ring oning Cylinder Spacer 7554 05 J p 9938 20F 2253 04 7554 27 O Ring Li Set Screw Lube Fitting O Ring 23951 00 23960 xx 23974 12 23968 00 AirPiston Mix Chamber Vaan O Ring N V je 23061 00 Lg Front Tip Retaining Ring 7554 29 O Ring a 23966 00 1 8212 12F Rear Cap rl Shoulder Screw Geaa 9869 19 Shoulder Screw 17259 16F N Set Screw PG 18 Mix Chamber Trigger Insert 23952 00 Air Piston 3964 00 Guard 23967 00 PI re 239
6. be exceeded Gun The Trigger actuates a small valve in the Gun Handle that controls the flow of air into the Piston Assembly When the Trigger is pulled air flows through the valve to the front of the Piston Air pressures force the Piston towards the rear of the Gun simultaneously closing off the Purge Air and moving the Mixing Chamber to a position where the Mixing Chamber orifices are aligned with the orifices in both the Side Block Seal and Check Valve assemblies NOTE The proper alignment of the orifices is determined by the setting of the Set Screw P N 17259 16F located at the rear of the Piston assembly This Set Screw determines the length of travel of the Air Piston and has been preset at the factory and should not require adjustment The two fluids isocyanate and polyol then flow thru the Material Shut Off Valves Seal and Check Valve assemblies and into the Mixing Chamber The two fluids impinge against one another and exit the Mixing Chamber in a swirling conical spray pattern When the Trigger is released the Mixing Chamber returns to its original position and purge air flows into the Mixing Chamber Housing P N 23963 00 The Front Tip O Ring P N 23974 00 keeps Air Purge inside the Gun Head P N 23963 00 forcing all of the air through the orfices in the mixing chamber for a complete total and constant purge This purge air continues to flow thru the Mixing Chamber until the Air Switch P N 16832
7. cannot answer every circumstance each user should examine his own operation develop his own safety program and be assured that his equipment operators follow correct procedures Glas Craft hopes that this manual is helpful to the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual be included in any such program Urethane foam systems are comprised of several different chemical compounds some of which may be hazardous if improperly used CAUTION Particular caution must be taken with respect to the vapors released during the use of urethane foam systems Isocyanate compounds are used in urethane foaming operations The medical history of persons who may be exposed to such isocyanates should be examined It is recommended that individuals with a history of chronic respiratory ailments should avoid exposure to all isocyanates In addition to the manual Glas Craft recommends that the user consult the regulations established under the Occupational Safety amp Health Act OSHA particularly the following sections e 1910 94 Pertaining to ventilation e 1910 106 Pertaining to flammable liquids e 1910 107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations particularly Paragraph m Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Coatings Local codes and authorities also have standards to be followed in the operation of your spraying equipment Chemical manufacturer s recommendations should be obtained and considered Your insurance carri
8. is now ready for operation NOTE Remember to dispense one to two gallons of material to clear the system of grease and plasticizer that was used during factory testing WARNING Do not place any part of the body in the path of the material spray Do not point the gun at or near other personnel Do not look into the Mixing Chamber orifice at any time Because of the hazardous materials used in this equipment it is recommended that the operator use an air mask goggles protective clothing and other safety equipment as prescribed by current regulations recommendations of the chemical suppliers and the laws in the area where the equipment is being used 12 CAUTION The Polyo l will expand in the Hose if any normal operating pressures are bled off whenever the material is above approximately 75 degrees F Hot Polyol hoses should never be bled by any method to zero pressure for two reasons 1 The seals in the Gun rely on high pressure to make their seal The high pressure cannot be maintained if the pumps are attempting to apply this pressure through a hose full of expanded froth therefore the Gun seal may leak Re starting immediately after hot Polyol has expanded in the system may result in spraying substantial amounts of bad foam This will continue until the expanded Polyol in the primary Heater and the Hose has been completely purged Spray Technique Always operate safely follow safety procedures
9. this Glas Craft technical and safety publication the following advisories will be provided where appropriate NOTE Is information about the procedure in progress CAUTION Is imperative information about equipment protection WARNING Is imperative information about personnel safety 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 Glas Craft distributor or made from the Glas Craft assembly instructions provided This manual provides information for the assembly operation maintenance and service of this Glas Craft product as used in a typical configuration While it lists standard specifications 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 update or supplement If you find discrepancy between your unit and the available documentation contact your Glas Craft distributor to resolve the difference Glas Craft Inc reserves the right to change or modify this product as it deems necessary Careful study and continued use of this manual will provide a better understanding of the equipment and pro
10. this will purge grease from the Gun The grease should be allowed to remain in the Gun overnight Extended Shut Down Procedure This procedure should be performed when the system is to be stored for an extended period of time i e winter shut down etc Perform DAILY SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE steps SERVICE NOTE Refer to specific system user manual for complete system installation Parts Replacement Procedure WARNING Before attempting to perform any maintenance on this Gun OR before removing Side Blocks make certain that both Gun Material Valves are in the fully OFF positions Refer to Figures 4 and 5 If Material Valves are on when Side Blocks are removed the Gun will quickly become encased in urethane 1 Read each procedure entirely before beginning and refer to the illustrations as needed 2 Flush and clean all chambers and passages as they become accessible 3 Clean all parts before assembly 4 Replace all O Rings and Seals with new parts from the appropriate kit 5 Inspect all parts for wear or damage and replace as required with new GENUINE Glas Craft REPLACEMENT PARTS from your authorized Glas Craft distributor 6 Inspect all threads for wear or damage and replace as required 7 Tighten all threaded parts securely but not excessively upon assembly 8 Lightly lubricate all O Rings and threads with lithium grease 9 Check all springs for resilience They should return quickly
11. to their original new length 14 Routine Care WARNING Before attempting to perform any maintenance on this Gun OR before removing Side Blocks make certain that both Gun Material Valves are in the fully OFF positions Refer to Figures 4 and 5 If Material Valves are on when Side Blocks are removed the Gun will quickly become encased in urethane It is recommended that the following service be performed on a daily basis 1 Clean the Gun using a brush and an appropriate clean solvent 2 Inspect Side Block Seals P N 23973 00 making certain they are clean and free of scratches nicks or foreign material Clean and replace as required 3 Remove clean or replace Filter Screen P N 23971 00 4 Maintain a reasonable stock level of wear items such as Seals and O Rings see Service amp Repair Parts Kits listed in Parts amp Illustrations section Replacement Procedure WARNING Do not place any part of the body in the path of the material spray Do not point the gun at or near other personnel Do not look into the Mixing Chamber orifice at any time Because of the hazardous materials used in this equipment it is recommended that the operator use an air mask goggles protective clothing and other safety equipment as prescribed by current regulations recommendations of the chemical suppliers and the laws in the area where the equipment is being used WARNING Relieve ALL system fl
12. 65 00 Trigger Piston 8301 12C Machine Screw 23962 00 Handle r16832 00 _ Air Switch Assy 8560 23 7704 08C Connector Fitting Set Screw PG 15 01 7554 10 2 Way Ball Valve aN O Ring 23954 00 7554 07 8462 08 Air Valve Insert O Ring Pipe Fitting PG 13 S Connector Fitting la O 9944 16C 13867 08 gen S O ae Shoulder Screw O Ring a 23974 07 A E ee O Rin lt 23963 00 gas oth js 23955 00 13867 11 i O Ring NS Spring 5 ISO Side Block 7 N 23974 07 K 9056 00 23957 00 KAW ZEN E Delrin Seal te Check Valve Filter amp Q O yee 3 p X x 23971 00 we aie 23973 00 y f as 23959 00 SS T Side Seal Filter Screen 23970 00 Seal Housing 18383 02 Ball Spring 23969 00 23956 00 POLY Side Block Spring REVISION A SAFETY Safe Handling And Use Of Urethane Foam Equipment 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 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 safely All personnel involved in dispensing operations should read and understand this manual It is most important that equipment operators maintenance and supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation This manual
13. OLIS INDIANA 46278 U S A PHONE 317 875 5592 FAX 317 875 5456 INSTALLATION the Air Hose assembly to the Gun at this time See Fig 2 NOTE Refer to specific system user manual for complete system installation Refer to 23950 00 Gun illustration during instructions Assembly Instructions 1 Connect Whip Hose P N 18006 00 to Hose assembly P N 19524 00 using Hose Union assembly P N 19434 00 and Air Line Fitting P N 18101 01 See Fig 1 WARNING After connecting wrap Hose Union assembly and Air Line fitting with electrical tape to prevent electrical Fig 2 arcing or short circuiting 3 Fluid Hose connections between Console and 18006 00 18101 01 19524 00 Gun should now be complete Check the following before proceeding a All fittings tight from Isolation Block to Gun b All Union Fittings and Air Line Unions used between Hose sections wrapped individually with several layers of electrical tape to prevent short circuiting of Hose 19434 00 aot c Air Line Union Fitting and Hose Union Fig 1 assembly used between last Hose section and Whip Hose wrapped individually with several layers of electrical tape to prevent short 2 The Whip Hose assembly should now be attached yere circuiting of Hose to the Gun The swivel fittings on the Whip Hose assembly are sized differently and will attach only one way Match like sized fittings Also connect OPERATION NOTE Refer to specific
14. THE AFORESAID WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED SPECIFICALLY THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED Glas Craft shall not be liable for any loss or expense resulting from damage or accidents caused by improper use or application of materials manufactured or sold by Glas Craft or its distributors or agents UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL GLAS CRAFT S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PURCHASER PAID FOR THE CLAIMED DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT OR PART UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL GLAS CRAFT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOST PROFITS No action arising from or relating to any goods manufactured by or purchased from Glas Craft may be brought more than one 1 year after the cause of action accrues 17 IF YOU HAVE AN EQUIPMENT PROBLEM If you have a problem that requires Distributor or Glas Craft Service Department help gather the following information BEFORE you pick up the telephone Model No Serial No SPRAY GUN MATERIAL PUMP TYPE of MATERIAL BEING SPRAYED SYSTEM GAUGE PRESSURES ISO HEATER GAUGE POLY HEATER GAUGE MATERIAL PUMP AIR MOTOR U U MAIN AIR LINE PRESSURE at SYSTEM MAIN AIR LINE VOLUME COMPRESSOR SIZE COMPRESSOR to SYSTEM SUPPLY LINE SIZE Have a general equipment or operation question You can contact the Glas Craft Service Department via E Mail at service glascraft com 18
15. cess resulting in more efficient operation longer trouble free service and faster easier trouble shooting Related Manuals For detailed component installation operation and maintenance refer to the following component manuals COMPONENT MANUAL NUMBER MXT GO 1266 Go 1239 MHT GO 1267 Contact your local authorized Glas Craft distributor for more information about these and other manuals available from Glas Craft PARTS amp ILLUSTRATIONS Cleaning Drill Chart ROUND MIXING MIXING CHAMBER NOZZLE MIXING CHAMBER SIDE 23960 05 14963 20 0 116 14963 15 0 086 DRILL PIN VISE 17672 00 Flat Spray Nozzle Tip Chart LPA2 147 1850 LPA2 147 2650 LPA2 147 4325 LPA2 147 6250 LPA2 147 2125 LPA2 147 3125 LPA2 147 4340 LPA2 147 6265 LPA2 147 2140 LPA2 147 3140 LPA2 147 4350_ LPA2 147 7240_ LPA2 147 2150 LPA2 147 3150 LPA2 147 5240 LPA2 147 7250 Oe NOTE Nozzle size stated by Orifice Size and Degree of Spray Example LPA2 147 1525 015 Orifice 25 Degrees STAINLESS STEEL 19136 1825 NOTE Nozzle size stated by Orifice Size and Degree of Spray Example 19136 1150 011 Orifice 50 Degrees Service amp Repair Parts Kits 23975 00 23976 00 FLAT SPRAY KIT 23979 00 STANDARD REPAIR KIT HARDWARE KIT 00 03 7554 05 23972 00 Flat Spray Adapter 15845 00 3 16 Ball Driver 1 7554 06 PG 14 15845 01 5 32 Ball Driver 1 755407 1337800 mero Pnvss M 7554 09 2aa7412 2397100
16. d 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 or adhesives formulation or for clean up or 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 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 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 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 of a coating material There is no known inhibitor that is effective under all circumstances Furthermore the mixing of HHC solvents with othe
17. eight prepaid with proper return authorization number s attached to Glas Craft Inc 5845 West 82 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 Glas Craft or to defects or damage resulting from improper installation misuse negligence accident or use not specified by Glas Craft This warranty shall not apply to any equipment where any parts or components were replaced by any parts or components not manufactured or supplied by Glas Craft The decision by Glas Craft shall be conclusive and binding on Purchaser Glas Craft 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 Glas Craft 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 Glas Craft only warrants that it has no specific knowledge of any such infringement Glas Craft 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 Glas Craft hereby assigns to Purchaser the original manufacturer s warranties to all such equipment and parts to the full extent permitted
18. emoving Screws P N 9944 16C 2 Place separate clean containers under each individual Side Block Open manual Material Valves black arrow forward see Fig 4 amp 5 on each Side Block simultaneously to allow trapped air to escape the Hose and material to flow into the containers until all air is purged from the material system See Fig 3 11 Fig 3 3 Close manual Material Valves simultaneously Material pressures gauges on each heater should now register approximately equal pressure If one side registers considerably more pressure than the other side go to the high pressure side and bleed off some pressure by slightly opening the manual Material Valve on the Side Block over the container Bleed pressure until both sides are approximately the same pressure 4 Dispose of waste material properly and in accordance with chemical suppliers instructions and local state and federal regulations NOTE Before re assembling Side Blocks lubrication can be applied by dabbing a white lithium grease into holes inside of Gun Front Housing and wiping grease over Side Block Seals Grease will purge itself when air valve is turned on at Gun and Gun is triggered 5 Clean and lubricate Side Blocks and Seals thoroughly and reassemble onto Gun Make certain that Side Block Screws are tightened securely 6 Turn Purge Air and Material Valves ON at Gun See Figs 4 amp 5 ON Fig 4 OFF Fig 5 7 The system
19. er will be helpful in answering questions that arise in your development of safe procedures Personnel Safety Equipment Glas Craft recommends the following Personal Safety Equipment for conducting safe operations of the Polyester Systems A PEKA aS Sia N CAUTION See GLOVES REQUIRED Bes A z IN THIS AREA EYE HEARING BREATHING PROTECTION PROTECTION PROTECTION Glas Craft recommends that the user consult the state and local regulations established for all Safety equipment listed Operating Safely In operating urethane foam equipment safely user should make every effort to 1 Handle chemicals safely 2 Provide adequate ventilation 3 Provide adequate safety equipment gloves respirators safety glasses protective clothing etc for operators and all others working in areas where they may be exposed to the chemicals or their vapors 4 Avoid operating equipment which has given any indication of malfunction 5 Become fully acquainted with the equipment and chemicals used Handling Chemicals Safely Storage of polyisocyanates diamines and organic solvents should be isolated and restricted to specially constructed storage rooms Store chemicals in original containers and according to manufacturer s recommendations listed on the container Maximum ambient temperatures to which such chemicals should be exposed are specified by the manufacturer and MUST NOT be exceeded either in the storage area or i
20. erial containers are opened In industrial applications foaming operations should be restricted to specific areas and proper ventilation should be provided in these areas to prevent chemical vapors from spreading Spray foaming operations MUST be restricted to a spray booth where a minimum exhaust of 100 feet per minute at the face of the booth is provided Special care should be taken to prevent unsuspecting personnel both inside and outside of the plant from being exposed to chemical vapors The chemical vapors should be exhausted to atmosphere in such a manner and at a sufficiently low concentration that personnel outside the plant are not exposed to dangerous concentrations of chemical vapors Refer to OSHA Standards sub part G 1910 107 and particularly sub section m for Federal standards State and local authorities may have applicable statutes or regulations concerning ventilation In contractor applications for example at a construction site inside building or other enclosed space the forced ventilation normally provided is likely to be inadequate These applications therefore usually REQUIRE the use of forced fresh air respirators for all persons in the areas where foaming operations are conducted or where the chemical vapors are likely to spread In industrial and contractor applications it is advisable to run frequent tests to determine the exact concentration of isocyanate vapor in the air Industrial equipmen
21. ions e Inspect all parts for corrosion and or wear Replace any damaged parts e Thoroughly clean all parts of the equipment with a non halogenated solvent and reassemble in accordance with equipment servicing instructions e Flush equipment with non halogenated solvent e Do NOT reuse equipment with HHC solvents or with materials containing such solvents e Material suppliers and or container labels should be consulted to ensure that the solvents used are compatible with your equipment NOTE Glas Craft 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 Hydrocarbon Solvents Glas Craft recommends that you contact your solvent supplier regarding the best non flammable clean up solvent with the heat toxicity for your application 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 separate 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 obse
22. ir Switch on Gun 13 WARNING Before removing Side Blocks make certain that both Gun Material Valves are in the fully OFF positions Refer to Figures 4 and 5 If Material Valves are on when Side Blocks are removed the Gun will quickly become encased in urethane WARNING Point Gun Side Blocks down away from all personnel Existing fluid pressures could cause material to exit the Side Blocks with considerable force e Take off Side Blocks by removing Screws P N 9944 16C e Examine the sides of the Mixing Chamber P N 23960 XX for scratches and or material build up Carefully without scratching the seal surfaces sides remove any accumulated material Solvent can be used to wash accumulated material off of Chamber Side Blocks etc Keep Gun Chamber tilted toward the ground so that solvent does not run back into Gun Certain solvents will attack O Rings on Chamber Shaft causing swelling and deterioration of O Rings e Place generous amounts of high quality white lithium grease in each side of the Gun Front Housing and on the Side Block Seals e Use a No 50 Drill Bit to clean out the Mixing Chamber exit passage Use a No 55 Drill Bit to clean the inlet side holes of the Mixing Chamber taking care not to scratch the Mixing Chamber s polished surfaces e Re assemble the Side Blocks and tighten Screws securely Grease should appear at the tip of the Mixing Chamber NOTE DO NOT open Air Switch on Gun because
23. n the spraying or pouring area To avoid moisture contamination do not open containers until ready for use After use the remaining material should be re sealed in the original container and stored in areas away from moisture During clean up of spilled isocyanate component respirators gloves and eye protection must be worn Isocyanates which have been spilled can be controlled by covering them with dry sawdust and or other absorbent inert materials Care should be taken to avoid skin contact The absorbent material and the absorbed isocyanate should be collected promptly placed in an open top container and treated with dilute solutions of ammoniom hydroxide and or alcohol While being treated in this manner the material should be in an adequately ventilated area Clothing on which any material has been spilled should be removed immediately and cleaned before being worn again Clean Up Solvents WARNING A hazardous situation may be present in your pressurized fluid system Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents can cause an explosion when used with aluminum or galvanized components in a closed pressurized fluid system pumps 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 Glas Craft spray equipment includes aluminum or galvanized components an
24. ncased in urethane 12 Pressurize system according to manufacturer s instructions 13 Refer to INITIAL START UP PROCEDURE section of this manual for complete Gun Start Up BEFORE spraying NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY GLAS CRAFT INC Glas Craft warrants to the original Purchaser of Glas Craft manufactured equipment and parts that all Glas Craft manufactured equipment and parts will conform to their published written specifications and be free of defects in workmanship and material for a period of one 1 year from the original date of installation Glas Craft makes no warranty to anyone other than the original Purchaser If any Glas Craft 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 Glas Craft Glas Craft in its sole discretion will either repair or replace the defective part or equipment at Glas Craft 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 Glas Craft 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 Glas Craft has issued a return authorization number and 3 The claimed defective equipment or part has been returned to Glas Craft by the original Purchaser fr
25. ocyanate present repeat the application If the isocyanate contamination is on the facial area care must be taken to avoid getting the Tincture of Green Soap in the eyes If the person develops breathing difficulties oxygen should be administered Quite often the exposed person will experience residual effects such as coughing spells CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY WARNING Contact a doctor immediately in the event of an injury and give him the information you have collected If your information includes first aid instructions administer first aid immediately while you are contacting the doctor If a person accidentally swallows isocyanates large amounts of water should be swallowed immediately Vomiting should then be induced by patient sticking his finger down his throat or by swallowing large quantities of warm salt water or warm soapy water After vomiting more water should be taken to dilute isocyanate further CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY Ventilation WARNING Hazardous concentrations of some chemical vapors exist before they can be smelled Chemical component suppliers should be contacted to determine at what concentrations the vapors of the chemicals they supply become dangerous and the procedures and equipment needed to detect such dangerous concentrations Such equipment should be obtained Adequate ventilation must be provided in any area where foam chemicals are sprayed or poured and wherever the mat
26. outlined To achieve the optimum spray pattern for each application the appropriate Mixing Chambers are available in six round and six flat spray sizes Hardened Mixing Chambers are also available see Mixing Chamber Chart The standard Mixing Chamber supplied with your Gun will be adequate for all but the smallest and largest applications Foam rise and cure times will vary according to the material and substrate temperature Higher material or substrate temperature will increase rise and cure times lower material or substrate temperatures will decrease rise and cure times Consult your chemical manufacturer s data specification sheets for their recommended spray temperatures Under most circumstances both components will be used at identical temperatures Higher pressures and temperatures may be used to increase material break up improve mixing and speed rise times With hose lengths over 50 ft or when material viscosities are high higher material pump pressures may be necessary The Gun Air Switch assembly MUST BE OPENED down position prior to spraying to provide air for trigger operation and purge air when the Trigger is released When spraying the Gun Trigger may be depressed continuously or triggered at the end of each stroke A smooth even layer is best achieved by moving the Gun back and forth in a slow even motion overlapping the previous pass about 50 to 75 percent DO NOT SPRAY OVER RISING FOAM The ideal
27. r materials or solvents such as MEK alcohol and toluene may render the inhibitors ineffective The use of reclaimed solvents is particularly hazardous Reclaimers may not add any inhibitors or may add incorrect amounts of inhibitors or may add improper types of inhibitors Also the possible presence of water in reclaimed solvents could feed the reaction 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 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 substances HHC solvents are very desirable in many respects WARNING If you are now using Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents in pressurized fluid systems having aluminum or galvanized wetted parts IMMEDIATELY TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS e Empty system shut off completely depressurize in accordance with equipment service instructions e Remove equipment from service disassemble in accordance with equipment servicing instruct
28. rved inall areas of storage or where solvents and other flammable 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 Toxicity of Chemicals Glas Craft recommends that you consult OSHA Sections 1910 94 1910 106 1910 107 and NFPA No 33 Chapter 14 and NFPA No 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 plan First Aid If chemicals containing isocyanates are splashed on the skin they can produce ill effects Steps to counteract such effects should be started immediately Apply Tincture of Green Soap full strength to the contaminated area If Tincture of Green Soap is not immediately available wash the exposed area repeatedly with soap and water Soap and water is not as desirable as using Tincture of Green Soap because many isocyanate components are not easily dissolved in water In addition soap and water does not form a barrier to the isocyanates After approximately two to four minutes wash off the Tincture of Green Soap with water If there is still an indication of is
29. system user manual for complete system installation Preoperation Checklist Check that all fittings are securely tight Air Regulator turned to OFF position WARNING Do not place any part of the body in the path of the material spray Do not point the gun at or near other personnel Do not look into the Mixing Chamber orifice at any time Because of the hazardous materials used in this equipment it is recommended that the operator use an air mask goggles protective clothing and other safety equipment as prescribed by current regulations recommendations of the chemical suppliers and the laws in the area where the equipment is being used Probler P Gun The Probler P Gun is used to spray or pour two component low viscosity polyurethane foam materials at outputs up to 60 pounds per minute The Gun features an air assisted full finger trigger and a patented solvent free automatic air purge cleaning system Operating Requirements e 8 10 CFM at 90 110 PSI e MAXIMUM Static Fluid Pressure 3000 PSI WARNING The Glas Craft Probler P Gun is designed and manufactured to operate at a maximum static fluid pressure not to exceed 3000 psi When attached to a Glas Craft proportioning system this pressure will not be exceeded However if the Glas Craft Probler P Gun is installed on any other manufacturer s self designed equipment great care must be taken to ensure that the maximum static fluid pressure not
30. t is available for making such determinations Your chemical supplier can recommend such equipment and procedures Proper Safety Equipment All persons spraying or working is areas where forced air ventilation is not adequate to remove isocyanate vapors from the air MUST use an approved U S Bureau of Mines fresh air supplied respirator Respirators should be regularly inspected cleaned and disinfected according to good practices Records must be kept of the inspections The user MUST have a medical clearance indicating that he can safely use a respirator Respirators must fit securely beards prevent a tight seal around the face Eye glasses have to be given special attention and contact lenses are prohibited Safety goggles gloves and other protective devices are suggested for operators of foaming equipment Refer to OSHA Standards sub part 1 1910 132 1910 133 and 1910 134 for Federal standards IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE PRECAUTIONS OR ANY SERVICE OR OPERATION PROCEDURES CALL YOUR GLAS CRAFT DISTRIBUTOR OR GLAS CRAFT INC 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 expressed or implied The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures are not required Glas DISPENSING EXCELLENCE 5845 WEST 82nd STREET SUITE 102 INDIANAP
31. uid and air pressures according to manufacturer s instructions 1 Disconnect original equipment gun from fluid and air hoses 2 Remove swivel fittings from original equipment gun 3 Unscrew and remove two of the fittings from one side of the Hose Junction Block P N 19434 00 See Fig 6 i 19434 00 Fig 6 4 Install Pipe Bushings P N 7966 31 into Hose Junction Block 5 Install the original equipment s swivel fittings into the corresponding pipe bushing on the Hose Junction Block 6 Attach Material Hose Fittings at one end of Whip Hose P N 18006 00 to corresponding fittings on Hose Junction block See Fig 7 See 18006 00 Fig 7 7 Attach Air Connector Fitting P N 18101 01 to Whip Hose Air Hose Connect a clean dry air source to one end of the Air Connector Fitting Tighten securely See Fig 8 15 18101 0 Fig 8 8 Attach hose fittings at other end of Whip Hose to the Gun see Fig 9 Fig 9 9 Turn OFF Gun Air Switch by pulling up on Slide Valve 10 Attach Whip Hose Air Hose to Probler P Gun Air Switch Tighten securely 11 Turn OFF both Probler P Gun Material Shut Off Valves WARNING Before attempting to perform any maintenance on this Gun OR before removing Side Blocks make certain that both Gun Material Valves are in the fully OFF positions Refer to Figures 4 and 5 If Material Valves are on when Side Blocks are removed the Gun will quickly become e
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