GC-1202E Glascraft Spartan, Opertion, English
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1. GLASCRAFT COMPOSITES EGUIPMENT BY GRACO Spartan GC 1202E EN RTM Injection System For use with Polyester Resin and Gel Coat Part 21650 00 Maximum fluid working pressure 1300 psi 9 MPa 90 bar Maximum air pressure 100 psi 0 7 MPa 7 bar Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual Save these instructions Contents Warnings Warnings Important Safety Information Grounding Set up Set up Instructions Pressure Relief Instructions Start up Instructions Shut down Instructions Assembly Drawings Sub Assembly Drawings Maintenance Maintenance Technical Data Technical Data Graco Ohio Standard Warranty Graco Ohio Information M N A Non Applicable 30 31 32 32 GC 1202E Warnings The following warnings are for the setup use grounding maintenance and repair of this equipment The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure specific risk Refer back to these warnings Additional product specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable See Important Safety Information MEKP Polyester Resins and Gel Coats and Spraying and Lamination Operations section of this manual LE FIRE AND EKPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fum2. ro 9N18n1 M01134 REVISION 2 ONIGNL 033 0 2 102 ATGNISSY NNO 5NIGnI 3018 00 89912 70 18102 9NI801 3018 70 16102 ISOH 154012 0 06102 NIGNL 11 7016 3SOH IWWIYJLYW NOILV10281238 08 66106 ONIGNL TvHnlvN 20 29 JSOH 1v u31VW ONIANL IWNLWN 6910 i i WA i i ONIAN 11 7016 AT18N3SSV dWnd 1VIU31VN 10 79802 3SOH ISAIYLYJ 05 06102 LIINI 21650 00 Connections 21 GC 1202E Assembly Drawings 21650 00 Gun Hoses pen 26 2 22 Z f Jp 20190 30 i 5 g ag 2 5 RE S Se NO 1 z 5 55 gt fi 58s ENT Eee 21694 25 20195 30 REVISION ZAC GC 1202E Assembly Drawings 21650 00 Assembly Parts List GC 1202E rr Description Qty Description Qty 13424 01 CABLE TIE 3 7733 12 NUT 2 17440 00 GROUNDING CLAMP 1 7733 14 NUT 2 18199 02 AIR REGULATOR 1 7733 42 NUT 4 18291 01 FLOOR MOUNT BASE 1 7734 06 WASHER 15 18318 02 AIR GAUGE 1 7734 07 WASHER 6 19845 00 FRP LITER
3. MSDS s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using Store hazardous fluid in approved containers and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines Always wear impervious gloves when spraying or cleaning equipment GC 1202E Warnings SKIN INJECTION HAZARD High pressure fluid from gun hose leaks or ruptured components will pierce skin This may look like just cut but it is a serious injury that can result amputation Get immediate surgical treatment Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body Do not put your hand over the dispense outlet Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand body glove or rag Engage trigger lock when not spraying Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual when you stop spraying and before cleaning checking or servicing equipment boo MOVING PARTS HAZARD Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers and other body paris Keep clear of moving parts Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed Pressurized equipment can start without warning Before checking moving or servicing equipment follow the Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual Disconnect power or air supply EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest r
4. with 20941 00 assembly REVISION G 28 GC 1202E Sub Assembly Drawings 21654 00 Solvent Tank Assembly 11021 23 20720 00 20655 02 1 0 141 3 1 0 142 20365 00 see 20324 00 4342 01 1596 01 20263 00 GC 1202E Part Number Description Qty ISD 141 3 MINI REGULATOR 1 150 142 SOLVENT POT GAUGE 1 11021 23 PIPE PLUG T 20263 00 VALVE 1 20324 00 SOLVENT TANK 1 20365 00 VALVE 1 20655 02 ELBOW FITTING T 20720 00 VALVE T 20798 02 FITTING 1 21669 00 CHECK VALVE t 4342 01 ELBOW FITTING 1 7596 01 FITTING T 7892 01 FITTING T 8115 01 FITTING 1 21044 06 SILICONE O RING 1 Optional Part Number Description Qty 13867 68 EPR O RING 1 REVISION D 21669 00 20798 02 1892 0 8115 0 29 Maintenance a Troubleshooting gt S A Before performing any maintenance on this system Follow pressure relief procedures on page 8 Before altering catalyst percentage by moving the N 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 Due to the different o ring materials and lubricants used It is absolutely essential that both streams of material in the dispense guns never submerge or soak any dis are pumped to the head without a
5. 00 BLOCK 2 21662 00 INJECTION WAND 1 21664 00 CHECK VALVE 1 21665 00 HANDLE 2 21667 00 BALL VALVE 1 21675 00 CHECK VALVE 2 21676 00 WASHER 2 22904 00 VALVE STEM 1 22906 00 WASHER 1 22908 00 NUT 1 22909 00 VALVE BODY 1 23524 01 SPRING 1 23540 00 VALVE BODY 1 7597 04 FITTING 1 7734 04 WASHER 2 7966 17 FITTING 1 8114 03 FITTING 1 8212 16C SCREW 2 8560 03 FITTING 1 8560 22 FITTING 1 RM 856 04 FITTING 1 REVISION E GC 1202E Sub Assembly Drawings GAM 268 01 Material Pick Up Kit 20395 00 20398 02 20394 00 Part iai Number Description Qty 20394 00 PICK UP TUBE 20395 00 ELBOW FITTING 20397 01 30 MESH FILTER 20398 02 MATERIAL HOSE Filter Options Part Description Number escriptio 20397 02 100 MESH 20397 03 50 MESH 20397 0 REVISION D GC 1202E Sub Assembly Drawings 20941 00 Catalyst Bottle Assembly 10 11 20934 00 LPA 72 20945 00 E 20390 00 20940 00 21044 01 21039 00 21040 00 21045 01 Part ipti Number Description Qty 9104 11 LPA 172 BOTTLE SUPPLY 1 20390 00 FITTING 1 20934 00 JUG 1 20939 00 MALE CONNECTOR 2 20940 00 SUPPLY BOTTLE 1 21039 00 FITTING 1 21040 00 ELBOW FITTING 1 21045 01 HEX NUT 1 9704 11 NATURAL TUBING 5 Shown for connection purposes only Not included
6. 20655 03 10021 23 sills 1596 02 20655 03 20196 02 22210 05 830 965 1133 06 4342 04 21651 00 By 2071 1 00 20712 00 22210 05 D o o 7134 06 1358 240 21611 00 21678 00 MAIN AIR INLET O TO GUN AIR X n TRIGGER 24 0 x 21658 00 AIR MOTOR 9704 REVISION S GC 1202E Sub Assembly Drawings 21668 00 Spartan Gun Assembly 21454 00 is included with 21662 00 22909 00 is not included with 23547 01 Mixing nozzle part number 20625 00 i i l lt E ro x N B REVISION GC 1202E 25 26 Sub Assembly Drawings 21668 00 Spartan Gun Parts List Part Number Description Qty 15902 00 FITTING 1 19881 00 PLUG 1 20306 00 FITTING 1 20735 04 FITTING 1 20810 00 BALL VALVE 1 20878 00 VALVE 1 20879 00 PUSH BUTTON 1 21044 02 O RING 1 21454 00 BRACKET 1 21465 32C STUD 2 21535 00 CHECK VALVE 1 21652 00 NOZZLE 1 21656
7. 7440 00 with all FRP equipment GC 1202E Set Up 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 The following instructions are to be used as a 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 1 Select a clean dry air supply 2 Attach a 3 8 or larger air hose to the Air Inlet on the yellow air lock out valve It is suggested that a quick disconnect fitting not be N used for attaching air Quick disconnect fittings can severely limit air flow 7749 00 965400 m GROUNDING ROD OR PIPE 7750 04 1319300 gt lo SLAVE PUMP Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are trans fered from one container to another both containers shall be effectively bonded and grounded to dissipate static electricity For further information see 77 Recommended Practice on Static Electricity Before turning on main air check all fittings making certain they are securely tightened This should be done before air or material of any kind is introduced into the system 3 Attach
8. ANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT MANUFACTURED BY GRACO These items sold but not manufactured by Graco such as electric motors switches hose etc are subject to the warranty if any of their manufacturer Graco will provide purchaser with reasonable assistance in making any claim for breach of these warranties In no event will Graco be liable for indirect incidental special or consequential damages resulting from Graco supplying equipment hereunder or the furnishing performance or use of any products or other goods sold hereto whether due to breach of contract breach of warranty the negligence of Graco or otherwise FOR GRACO CANADA CUSTOMERS The Parties acknowledge that they have required that the present document as well as all documents notices and legal proceedings entered into given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or indirectly hereto be drawn up in English Les parties reconnaissent avoir convenu que la r daction du pr sente document sera en Anglais ainsi que tous documents avis et proc dures judiciaires ex cut s donn s ou intent s la Suite de ou en rapport directement ou indirectement avec les proc dures concern es Graco Information For the latest information about Graco products visit www graco com TO PLACE AN ORDER contact your Graco distributor or call to identify the
9. ASSEMBLY LPA 169 CATALYST BOTTLE BRACKET ASSEMBLY 18291 01 20569 01 BASE amp MAST 21654 00 SOLVENT TANK ASSEMBLY GAM 268 01 MATERIAL PUMP PICK UP KIT 21694 25 MATERIAL HOSE ASSEMBLY 25 FT 20195 30 MATERIAL RECIRCULATION HOSE 17440 00 GROUNDING CLAMP ASSEMBLY 20190 30 CATALYST HOSE 30 FT 20945 00 CATALYST RECIRCULATION HOSE 21054 01 SOLVENT HOSE 38 FT 21668 00 GUN ASSEMBLY GC 1202 MANUAL GC 1202E REVISION 2 0 98 01 11 2p 6 1L MIIA WOVE 00 99602 301 18918 11083 Q 425 1961 Q T 1628 0 69507 202 9966 00 6996 691 471 00 2686 00 1686 Assembly Drawings 21650 00 Unit Assembly 2091 5518 E 272 9965 00 6996 00 2696 00 1686 00 28961 GC 1202E 18 Assembly Drawings 21650 00 Unit Assembly 9672 11 GC 1202E NK ASSEMBLY JUG ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW For a detailed view see GC 1337 For a detailed view see GC 1303 BACK VIEW REVISION ZAC Assembly Drawings 21650 00 Unit Assembly 20188 16C 1134 06 1486 i 20 SSP 111 PARTS REMOVED FOR CLARITY c X d SSP 118 20188 16C 1134 06 1486 05 REVISION ZAC GC 1202E Assembly Drawings
10. ATURE 1 7734 10 WASHER 8 19882 00 MAST CAP 1 7957 32F SCREW 2 19889 00 MOUNTING ADAPTER 2 7958 56C SCREW 2 19891 00 PIPE CLAMP 2 8155 160 SCREW 4 19892 00 COVER PLATE 3 9672 11 FITTING 1 20188 16C SCREW 17 9704 09 NATURAL TUBING 25 20190 30 CATALYST 2 9704 11 NATURAL TUBING 9 20195 30 RECIRCULATION MATERIAL 1 9955 24 SCREW 4 20368 00 CASTER 4 126 U BOLT 2 20569 01 SUPPORT MAST 1 G 403 STRAP 1 20655 04 FITTING 1 GAM 268 01 PICK UP TUBE 1 20731 04 BLUE TUBING T GC 1202 USER MANUAL 1 20732 01 RED TUBING 32 LPA 169 BOTTLE SUPPORTASSEMBLY 1 20732 02 YELLOW TUBING 1 166 SSP 157 01 DECAL 1 20735 07 ELBOW FITTING 1 SSP 160 01 SLAVE PUMP ASSEMBLY 1 20864 07 MATERIAL PUMP ASSEMBLY 1 SSP 172 GUARD 1 20941 00 CATALYST JUG 1 SSP 173 GUARD 1 20945 00 RECIRCULATION ASSEMBLY 1 SSP 174 BRACKET 1 21054 01 NYLON TUBING 38 SSP 176 GUARD WINDOW 1 21654 00 SOLVENT TANK 1 SSP 177 GUARD 1 21661 00 AIR LOGIC ASSEMBLY 1 SSP 178 GUARD 1 21663 00 MOUNTING BLOCK 1 21668 00 SPARTAN GUN 1 21670 00 TANK SUPPORT 1 21674 00 HOSE GUIDE 1 21694 25 MATERIAL HOSE ASSEMBLY 1 3923 02 SPIRAL WRAP 28 7486 04 WASHER 4 7486 05 WASHER 16 7486 07 WASHER 4 7486 13 WASHER 3 REVISION W 23 Sub Assembly Drawings 21661 00 Air Logic Assembly 21402 00 22268 0 hn 22210 08 SEE DETAIL A 21657 00 5 neen I u 22230 00 L 7 l 20803 00 1134 03 N p
11. Grounding Clamp Assembly P N 17440 00 to system Use a convenient Nut and Bolt to secure Lug P N 13193 00 to slave pump 4 Securely attach Clamp P N 7749 00 to permanently grounded rod or pipe GC 1202E 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 7 Attach solvent tank to solvent tank support rod with provided rubber strap Set Up 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 CONTAINER 10 Attach the green material hose to the material pump 11 Insert the end of the recirculation hose into a waste container 8 GC 1202E Pressure Relief Procedure PN e eA To relieve fluid and air pressures 1 Push Yellow slide valve P N 21402 00 to bleed off air to system 2 Open P N 21228 00 on catalyst pump to recirculation position 3 Open P N 21192 00 on bottom of material pump GC 1202E Start Up 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 releas
12. ated system component See Technical Data in all equipment manuals Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts See Technical Data in all equipment manuals Read fluid and solvent manufacturer s warnings For complete information about your material request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer Check equipment daily Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manufacturer s replacement parts only Do not alter or modify equipment Use equipment only for its intended purpose Call your distributor for information hoses and cables away from traffic areas sharp edges moving parts and hot surfaces Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment Keep children and animals away from work area Comply with all applicable safety regulations PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD Do not use 1 1 1 trichloroethane methylene chloride other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment Such use can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rupture and result in death serious injury and property damage GC 1202E Important Safety Information Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP is among the more hazardous materials found in commercial channels Proper handling of the unstable reactive chemicals presents a definite challenge to the plastics indust
13. d atomized particulates Prevent inhalation by providing sufficient ventilation and the use of respirators in the work area Read the material manufacturer s warnings and ma terial MSDS to know specific hazards and precautions related to polyester resins and gel coats To prevent contact with polyester resins and gel coats appropriate personal protective equipment including chemically impermeable gloves boots aprons and goggles are required for everyone in the work area Spraying and Lamination Operations Remove all accumulations of overspray FRP sand ings etc from the building as they occur If this waste is allowed to build up spillage of catalyst is more likely to start a fire If cleaning solvents are required read material manufacture s warnings and material MSDS to know specific hazards and precautions GlasCraft recom mends that clean up solvents be nonflammable GC 1202E GlasCraft recommends that you consult OSHA Sections 1910 94 1910 106 1910 107 and NFPA No 33 Chapter 16 17 and NFPA No 91 for further guidance Grounding Ww This equipment needs to be grounded Ground the dispense gun through connection to a GlasCraft approved grounded fluid supply hose Check your local electrical code and related manuals for detailed grounding instructions of all equipment in the work area A grounding wire and clamp are provided assembly p n 1
14. ed from the tank open the lid and fill the tank with a suitible clean flushing solvent and close the lid securely 18 Before operating the material pump flush thoroughly with a clean suitable solvent to remove test fluid 15 Remove yellow guard using a 5 32 hex balldriver 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 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 GC 1202E Start Up The Spartan Il comes complete and fitted with all 2 Place injection nozzle over a proper waste container resin hoses catalyst bottle and filters The injection Turn 3 way valve on top of the solvent tank so the head is fully connected to the machine circuit and arrow is pointing up for air purge for solvent turn the tested and secured against leaks prior to dispatch valve so the arrow is pointing down Repeat air purge to blow solven
15. es such as solvent and paint fumes in work area can ignite or explode prevent fire and explosion Use equipment only in well ventilated area Eliminate all ignition sources such as pilot lights cigarettes portable electric lamps and plastic drop cloths potential static arc Keep work area free of debris including solvent rags and gasoline Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes are present Ground all equipment in the work area See Grounding instructions Use only grounded hoses Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail If there is static sparking or you feel a shock stop operation immediately Do not use equipment until you identify and correct the problem Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating servicing or when in the operating area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury including eye injury inhalation of toxic fumes burns and hearing loss This equipment includes but is not limited to Protective eyewear Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer Gloves Hearing protection TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin inhaled or swallowed Read
16. ial pump pick up tube from solvent 3 Turn the material air regulator fully counter clock container and dry thoroughly wise 9 Switch machine recirculation to ON RECIRCULATION ON OFF RECIRCULATION A ov 12 GC 1202E Start Up 10 When solvent has stopped exiting the recirculation hose end recirculation OFF RECIRCULATION 11 Place material pump pick up tube desired tainer of material while keeping recirculation return hose in a waste container sure all the air is purged out of the catalyst pump on 12 Turn machine to recirculation ON new start up 2a Pull and rotate Pivot knob to disengage the catalyst RECIRCULATION drive arm ON OFF 13 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 N open position 14 Switch machine recirculation to OFF C Hand prime the pump until a steady stream of cat alyst flows back to the bottle d Close the ball valve Hand stroke the pump until it devel opes 50 60 PSI RECIRCULATION OFF C 15 Secure recirculation hose in the material supply container 3 Set the slave pump to 3 5 percent EN Dispose of resin in the waste container in a proper manner Catalyst 1 Turn Catalyst Valve on the dispense gun to recirc
17. ion position when not injecting If ball valves are in injection position and recirculation is started material will be dispensed instead of recirculated 3 Select desired percentage of catalyst and position the catalyst slave pump to that setting When making test material dispenses or during flush ing 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 prop erly 4 Depress air switch button trigger on gun head to dis pense mixed material 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 When starting the machine it is recommended to dispense a couple of strokes of resin into a suitable container to ensure a proper flow of materials Also test for proper gel and cure times 5 Release air switch button trigger to stop material flow 3 way valve 6 When finished turn valves on gun head to recirculation position GC 1202E 15 Shut Down Shut Down Procedure 5 Material pump should now be cycled so that shaft is left in down position during shut down period The purpose of the shut down procedure is to verify that all critical parts of the system i e the mixing area have been checked and cleaned to assure trouble free start up the
18. ir or gas entrapped pense gun in any type of solvent Submerging or soak For example if air is drawn into the resin stream through ing any dispense gun will immediately void the gun war the resin pump inlet system i e via bad connection or ranty 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 Maintenance almost in a froth like state on the upper side of the It is recommended that the following service be performed on a weekly basis molded part once the mold is opened The reason for these bubbles being so small is due to the fact that air 1 Inspect and lubricate Catalyst Slave Pump Linkage coming through the mixer with the resin is mixed and See Catalyst Slave Pump User Manual frothed before finally entering the mold 2 Inspect Pump Shafts on Material and Catalyst Air or gas in the catalyst stream leads to a different Pumps making certain they are clean and free of type of fault in the molded part This condition will be foreign material Clean and lubricate as required 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 For long term storage of your injection system it is causes attributed to
19. losive as well as potentially damaging to the eyes and skin Read material manufacturer s warnings and material MSDS to know specific hazards and precautions related to MEKP Contaminated MEKP can become explosive Prevent contamination of MEKP with other materi als which includes but is not limited to polyester overspray polymerization accelerators and promot ers and non stainless metals Even small amounts of contaminates can make MEKP explosive This re action may start slowly and gradually build up heat which can accelerate until fire or an explosion result This process can take from seconds to days Heat applied to MEKP or heat build up from con tamination reactions can cause it to reach what is called its Self Accelerating Decompisition Tempera ture SADT which can cause fire or explosion Spills should be promptly removed so no residues remain Spillage can heat up to the point of self ignition Dispose in accordance with manufacture s recommendation Store MEKP in a cool dry and well ventilated area in the original containers away from direct sunlight and away from other chemicals It is strongly recom mended that the storage temperature remain below 86 F 30 C Heat will increase the potential for ex plosive decomposition Refer to NFPA 432 Keep MEKP away from heat sparks and open flames Spraying materials containing polyester resin and gel coats creates potentially harmful mist vapors an
20. nearest distributor Phone 1 800 746 1334 or Fax 1 330 966 3006 All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice Original instructions This manual contains English MM GC 1202 Graco Headquarters Minneapolis International Offices Belgium China Japan Korea GRACO INC AND SUBSIDIARIES P O BOX 1441 e MINNEAPOLIS MN 54440 1441 e USA Copyright 2008 Graco Ohio Inc All Graco manufacturing locations registered to ISO 9001 www graco com Revised 10 2011
21. next time the system is to be operated 1 Turn both ball valves on gun head to OFF 90 Hi LS ABE 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 7 Shut down main air supply by closing yellow lock If using a filled resin it is suggested that the material N out valve 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 4 Material pump lube cup should be cleaned of old pump is next operated severe damage may be done to lube and refilled with new pump lube upper pump seals 16 GC 1202E Paris Spartan System Standard Equipment Part Number Description 20864 07 MATERIAL PUMP ASSEMBLY 13 1 RATIO SSP 160 01 SUPER CATALYST SLAVE PUMP ASSEMBLY 21661 00 AIR LOGIC ASSEMBLY 20941 00 CATALYST BOTTLE
22. of Graco equipment with structures accessories equipment or materials not supplied by Graco or the improper design manufacture installation operation or maintenance of structures accessories equipment or materials not supplied by Graco This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for verification of the claimed defect If the claimed defect is verified Graco will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts The equipment will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship repairs will be made at a reasonable charge which charges may include the costs of parts labor and transportation THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Graco s sole obligation and buyer s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above The buyer agrees that no other remedy including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages for lost profits lost sales injury to person or property or any other incidental or consequential loss shall be available Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within two 2 years of the date of sale GRACO MAKES NO WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARR
23. ry The highly reactive property which makes MEKP valuable to the plastics industry in producing the curing reaction of polyester resins and gel coats also produces the hazards which require great care and caution in its storage transportation handling processing and disposal Workers must be thoroughly informed of the hazards that may result from improper handling of MEKP especially in regards to contamination and heat They must 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 Current catalysts are premixed and do not require any diluents GlasCraft strongly recommends that dilu ents not be used Diluants add to the possibility of con taminates entering the catalyst system Never dilute MEKP with acetone or any solvent since this can pro duce an extremely shock sensitive compound which can explode Use only original equipment or equivalent parts from GlasCraft in the catalyst system 1 hoses fit tings etc because a hazardous chemical reaction may result between substituted parts and MEKP To prevent contact with MEKP appropriate personal protective equipment including chemically imperme able gloves boots aprons and goggles are required for everyone in the work area Polyester Resins and Gel Coats N wa NWN 2 is flammable and potentially exp
24. t through the gun head The following instructions are to be used as a 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 detailed component start up and shut down instruc tions Refer to specific user manuals if available for Solvent Before initial operation of any internal mix system make certain the solvent flush set up is fully operational 3 way valve 1 Turn solvent regulator clockwise to approximately 65 psi 3 Exhaust air through the gun head until traces of solvent have been dissipated Since the system is an internal mix system the mixer requires flushing with air solvent air after each dispense before the mixed material starts to gel GC 1202E 11 Start Up Resin 5 Turn the material injection regulator slowly clockwise until gauge indicates 10 PSI or until pump cycles slowly 1 Detach the catalyst slave pump from the material pump Pull and rotate knob to disengage the catalyst drive arm 6 Pump should cycle clean solvent through the system and out the recirculation hose 7 End recirculation when solvent appears reasonably 2 Turn main valve on the gun head to the recirculation clean OFF position 8 Remove mater
25. this are recommended that the following procedures be followed 1 Air is drawn in by the catalyst pump through a bad connection on the inlet stream from the catalyst 1 Place dry nitrogen in the material drums and container or pump inlet connection secure drum 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 2 Make certain all air and material valves are in their OFF position GlasCraft recommends that you contact your gel coat and or resin supplier concerning material 3 The catalyst pump has faulty seals or is pot life during extended periods of shut down The contaminated with particles decision as to whether or not to leave material in your system should be based on information from To ensure that the catalyst system is totally hydraulically your material suppliers as well as GlasCraft tight it is expedient after a period of shut down that the pro cedures in the instructions for commissioning the catalyst Consult your local authorized GlasCraft distributor for stream should be repeated more information concerning system storage 30 GC 1202E Technical Data Category Data Fluid Working Pressure 1300 psi 9 MPa 90 Maximum Air Inlet Pressure 100 psi 0 7 MPa 7 bar Typical Flow Rate of Pattern Guns Refer to gun manual Maxim
26. ulation position arrow on valve should point away from gun block GC 1202E 13 Start Up 3 Turn air motor pressure regulator slowly clockwise EN until pump cycles slowly It is usually a general practice when starting up the system 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 4 Re engage the catalyst pivot knob Make sure that the knob engages inside the catalyst drive arm slot Failure to do so will cause damage to the N catalyst drive arm The Recirculation Mode should be used in initial start up or when air bubbles are observed coming through the ends of the Recirculation Hoses Recirculation Mode Start Up n Injection Instructions 1 Both Catalyst Valve and Material Valve on the Dispense Gun should be in the Recirculation position 1 Switch machine to injection set recirculation to off RECIRCULATION f icum oer 2 Turn valves on gun head to injection 2 Switch machine recirculation to ON When making test material dispenses or during flush ing 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 prop erly 14 GC 1202E Start Up Do not leave ball valves in inject
27. um Fluid Temperature 100 F 38 C B Component Resin Inlet Size Sound Pressure 15 16 12 UN 2A Male 84 83 dB A Sound Power measured per ISO 94 16 2 87 04 dB A Dimensions 30LX 30 W X 59H 762 X 762 X 1498 6 mm Weight 225 Lbs 103 kg GC 1202E Wetted Parts Catalyst Chemically coated aluminum stainless steel chemically resistant o rings Resin Carbon steel carbide chemically resistant ring 31 Graco Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use With the exception of any special extended or limited warranty published by Graco Graco will for a period of twelve months from the date of sale repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed operated and maintained in accordance with Graco s written recommendations This warranty does not cover and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear or any malfunction damage or wear caused by faulty installation misapplication abrasion corrosion inadequate or improper maintenance negligence accident tampering or substitution of non Graco component parts Nor shall Graco be liable for malfunction damage or wear caused by the incompat ibility
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