GC-1355H Spartan 2 Operation
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1. L LYOd S0 0Z1Z 1 6 Qu N 2 y N LE v 140 N C438 1 5 00 1422 Tr o Rn 2 86 m z N 01 O N 2 a 1 m o m FTN e C433 00 122 S 22 8 5 z 5 e Ps gt m 5 m g m S l z I 15 M T 2 2 i m 2 e o T ES 73 Pop y 0 40212 UN DAI A N3349 7 1 338 PINO SZT S 00 71242 0 60217 WAL A AN S0 0Z12 Ip N3349 V V b 20 40212 N333N9 7 18 q 03M v D o o 0 lt 0212 00 12242 D O70 pr yD llo Der T 20 8 v l 2 2 m E 2 lt oj 0 lt 0212 o S gt vo soziz N3349 t l Bis ama 29 1 O 20 e b B Xe 9 z ho 70 90212 0 e ana 9 1 0 lt 0212 S ama Mm v0 goziz ama 7 1 0 lt 021 N33H9 7 1 2 1 21 lt 0212 3018 9 9 15 1 H 3438 01 540212 21 90212 anda 25 6 00 6612 21 90412 ama amp 6 J 70 lt 0212 3008 7 1 00 2222 0 lt 0212 ANG 1 01 0212 3349 2 lt 6 REVISION D 3 GC 132. If using 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 4 Material pump lube cup should be cleaned of old lube and refilled with new pump lube 5 Material pump should now be cycled so that shaft is left in down position during shut down period 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 OUt valve j Y B 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 result in contaminants to dry or harden on shaft When pump is next operated severe damage may be done to upper pump seals GC 1355H Parts Spartan 1 System Standard Equipment Part Em Number GC 1355H Assembly Drawings 145 1561 23200 00 Unit A
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4. 2921002 TUBEREDUCER 4 2920 00 HEXSTANDOFE 4 2921500 AIRMANFOLD 1 2922400 CONTROLBOX 1 781506 _ RUBBERGROMMET 1 748609 WASHER 74 748619 8 6 79 2 773402 _ LOCKWASHER 6 779406 WASHERLOCKSPRING 1 4_ 4 994424C SCREWSHDCAS 25020X 4 BA AN z AS NEEDED REVISION D GC 1355H Technical Data Category B Component Resin Inlet Size Catalyst Chemically coated aluminum stainless steel chemically resistant o rings Resin Carbon steel carbide chemically resistant o rings Wetted Parts GC 1355H 39 Graco Ohio 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
5. 21664 00 21675 00 Solvent Air Purge Resin Check Valve Assembly Check Valve Assembly GC 1355H 29 Sub Assembly Drawings GAM 268 01 Material Pick Up Kit 203925700 LB Filter Options Part Description Number 20397 02 100 MESH 00391 01 20397 03 50 MESH 20398 02 20394 00 Part T N LN REVISION D 30 GC 1355H Sub Assembly Drawings 20941 00 Catalyst Bottle Assembly 20934 00 20590900 20940 00 21044 01 24722 17 21040 00 Part REVISION G GC 1355H 31 Sub Assembly Drawings 21654 00 Solvent Tank Assembly 11021 23 20720 00 20655 02 50 141 3 cs LA 150 142 na 20365 00 Sey n O s 32 SEE DETAIL 20324 00 43402 01 99005 21202541 Part 201 0 VALVE 2072000 VAVE 20798 02 FITTING 20655 02 ELBOW FITTING 8115 01 FITTING 21669 00 20198 02 1892 01 DETAIL REVISION D GC 1355H Maintenance IN IR DA Before performing any maintenance on this system follow pressure relief procedures on page 9 Due to the different O Ring materials and lubricants used in the Dispense Guns never submerge or soak any dispense gun in any type of solvent Submerging or soaking any Dispense Gun will immediately void the Gun warranty Maintenance It is re
6. e N gt 0 c 25 V 2 NG S lt t 5 ay ET 1 1 LO LC JA J Li QT op 2 2 875 gt 20655 04 23210 01 RE C3 5 c us xr o c 1 1 Rs 4 8 as gt 4 S m REVISION H REST 24 GC 1355H Sub Assembly Drawings 00 LEZEZ 10 LEZEZ 21 lt 0212 3118 2 6 61 60212 801131 26 5 20 lt 0212 MO113A v 1 02l2 801131 2 5 21 60212 3118 42 5 21 60212 1118 42 5 21 60214 3018 2 6 5 32 BLUE 21203 12 rd 0 60212 3018 7339 00 26262 0 038 2 650 7516 HILIMS 38 NI 9NI1VO1J 3383 Juv 91499 10 29222 338 155184 084 43 0 38 83 02 HLIM NMOHS 23220 00 Control Box Assembly 70 00214 3078 81 00212 MOTI3A 2676 21 00214 3118 26 6 70 602124 3018 791 21 00 56802 21 lt 0212 3118 26 6 21 lt 0212 3118 26 6 20212 1018 71 00212 3018 8 l 0212 MO113A 26 6 21 20212 3118 26 6 NI 51 NIVN 20 60212 3018 v0 oeie 3018 3 8 BLUE 21203 14 1 T e ME 01501 vi 02i2 3018 8 20 60214 MOT113A 20 lt 0212 MOT113A 27 390 REVISION
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8. 2 GC 1355H 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 of this manual where applicable See Important Safety Information MEKP Polyester Resins and Gel Coats and Spraying and Lamination Operations section of this manual FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes such as solvent and paint fumes in work area can ignite or explode To help 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 wh
9. 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 EN A grounding wire and clamp are provided assembly p n 17440 00 with all FRP equipment GC 1355H Set Up The Spartan comes complete and fitted with all n 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 CE C GROUNDING ROD The following instructions are to be used as a guide SS 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 Refer to specific user manuals if available for detailed component start up and shut down instruc tions Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are trans 1 Sel dens fered from one container to another both containers Select a clean dry supply shall be effectively bonded and grounded to dissipate It is very important to have a clean air supply static electricity For further information see NFPA 77 Recommended Practice on Static Electricity 2 Attach a 3 8 or larger air hose to the Air Inlet on the yel
10. 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 WARRANTIES 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 a 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
11. 21228 00 on catalyst pump to recirculation position GC 1355H 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 released 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 16 Fill material pump lube cup with proper pump lube 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
12. 34 Accessories 23240 00 Spartan Il Auto DELUXE 23200 00 285120 2541 REVISION D GC 1355H Accessories 35 e 0 2 LLI 51474 40 11 201 MOHS OL NI LAO 102 HLIM NMOHS M3IA 00 8122 160 7222 2 90 661 00 25222 160 7222 00 41 60 cO YELL 00 56 26 6 297 68712 00 67660 00 19464 00 91222 00 81222 E ZZ c EIQUE MERI 00 20212 00 0 m e 8 Ve 270 330 NO 70 TTR 2 12N3983H3 NI QO vV 1l Eo 150 772272 98v 68v 1c iB B 00 22222 4 0 08001 0 987l F 150 7422 0 lt 1222 00 91222 150 7724224 20861600 00 6 00 81444 00 61222 00 17266 00 6180 0 7275 00 15222 00 2 222 i d 0 1222 20 7 lt 11 00 09912 287 6810 90 SIEL 2 Se r4 Do 1 9871 Voo reLt N Jf ES Eg uu 0 O O gt C 2 LO A cN Al GC 1355H Accessories 23225 00 Spartan Modules GC 1355H lt Y 2 b N ____________ 10 17222 00 0222 N3d0 83 02 HLIM NMOHS M3IA d a AEE N Qu RT Ne 2 ae EC x Y 7 3 00 9222 00 27222 DE 00 61222 0 99rv1 00 S 222 Or 00 1122 pe 00 112 2 N 2 00 81222 2 p P o N 00 81802
13. 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 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
14. in bracket as personal injury from catalyst spillage could result 10 GC 1355H Start 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 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 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 N Refer to specific user manuals if available for detailed component start up and shut down instruc tions 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 or before the mixed material starts to gel GC 1355H 11 Start Up Res
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16. 0188 16C 1134 06 He REVISION F 19 Assembly Drawings 23200 00 Unit Assembly 49 21203 12 BLUE TUBE 21203542 BLUE TUBE Ulin Li gt hb LU gt BLUE TUBE 20131 04 20131 04 K Ie PS CLEAR TUBE 9104 11 623 SOME PARTS REMOVED FOR CLARITY SOME PARTS REMOVED FOR CLARITY CATALYST HOSE 21694 25 20190 30 A j MATERIAL HOSE f mul om lt o om 7S ste oe NO cu I H EX 4 O Lu w co o KG c LE c e mi ou mu YW lt L gt Lo D 21 lt L gt o lt gt gt LI D lt om lt gt LJ al lt gt lt gt Lu m Ou GC 1355H Assembly Drawings LL 60 0 6 o jo 0 pG0 tz pue L0 2 402 T tc JSOH 1541 1 2 0 06102 JSOH 1541 1 2 0 06102 1901 101134 1801 N3349 10 76012 x 90 20102 3901 038 242 8 7016 NR 20 67281 p A A a dH 3 La gt 22012 en l X RA TE 252505055 E PAK IBHBL s JB n 596695690505 SSR tt AER JSOH 1VIU31VN 0 6102 0060 1801 138 10 2 102 67 11 l
17. 14 Turn machine to recirculation ON 2 O 2a Pull and rotate Pivot knob to disengage the catalyst drive arm RECIRCULATION ON OFF 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 C Hand prime the pump until a steady stream of cat alyst flows back to the bottle O d Close the ball valve Hand stroke the pump until it devel opes 100 200 PSI RECIRCULATION ON OFF 17 Secure recirculation hose in the material supply container N 3 Set the slave pump to 3 5 percent Dispose of resin in the waste container in a proper manner GC 1355H 13 Start Up 3 Turn air motor pressure regulator slowly clockwise 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 setat 3 596 This ensures good catalyst volume movement through the system to remove air in the catalyst system 4 Re engage the catalyst pivot knob Notice Make sure that the knob engages inside the catalyst drive arm slot Failure to do so will cause damage to the catalyst drive arm The Rec
18. 55H Accessories 23225 00 Spartan Modules Part 2203 08 POLYURETHANE TUBING 9 Part _____ __ 2223200 NUNE VOLUME CHAMBER 2 2200500 2 22238 02 POPPET VALVE 22239 00 FITTING 22240 00 VALVE PLATE 22241 01 VALVE MOUNTING BRACKET 22242 00 PRESSURE INDICATOR 22244 05F SCREW 22247 00 GEL TIMER DECAL 22248 00 ADJUSTMENT DECAL 22249 00 AIR PURGE DECAL 22251 00 SOLVENT FLUSH DECAL 22252 00 SOLVENT ADJUSTMENT DECAL 1 22263 00 ADJUSTABLE L FITTING 14 22267 00 METROPLITAN WHISTLE 23199 00 SIGNAL DELAY 23210 01 TUBE REDUCER 23210 02 TUBE REDUCER 23211 00 HEX STANDOFF 23215 00 AIR MANIFOLD 23224 00 CONTROL BOX 7315 06 RUBBER GROMMET 7486 03 WASHER 7486 13 WASHER 7733 04 7733 12 7734 02 WASHER 7734 06 WASHER LOCK SPRING 1 4 9944 24C SCREW SHDOC AS 250 20X 2225602 POPPETVALVE 1 22239 00 1 2224000 _____ ___ 3 2224101 VALVE MOUNTING BRACKET 2 2224200 PRESSURE INDICATOR 1 22244058 8 2224700 GELTIMERDECAL 1 2224800 ADJUSTMENTDECAL 1 2224900 AIRPURGEDECAL 1 2225100 SOLVENTFLUSHDECAL 1 2226200 SOLVENTADJUSTMENTDECAL 1 2226900 ADJUSTABLE LFITTING 14 2226700 METROPLITANWHISTLE 1 2919900 SIONALDELAY 1 292100 TUBEREDUCER 2
19. 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 rated 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 Route 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 pre
20. Operatior GLASCRAFT COMPOSITES EQUIPMENT BY opartan 2 GC 1355H RTM Injection System For use with Polyester Resin and Gel Coat Parts 23200 00 and 23240 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 CO HOO03 Contents Warnings Va NR OR ED EL TOUT ERE 3 Important Salely Medus Prem 5 Grundig n 6 Set up Sel dates 8 Pressure EE 9 uuu i 10 Sh bdow IAS UIC SIM DES 16 EMT 17 nie ale uec T A cca a ta ua aalihi 18 SUD ASSEMDIV DAWN 23 Maintenance ro A ee eee ee eee 33 ACCE SONGS 34 Technical Data TECHNICAL Dala u 39 Graco Ohio Standard Warranty n rra respi dua cata Modus ma Uus o 40 Graco Ohio Inftormaloh 40 N A Non Applicable
21. als 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 Heat will increase the potential for ex plosive decomposition Refer to NFPA 432 Keep MEKP away from heat sparks and open flames GC 1355H 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 i e hoses fit tings etc because a hazardous chemical reaction may resul
22. commended 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 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 BS Consult your local authorized GlasCraft distributor for more information concerning system storage GC 1355H Troubleshooting BS 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 c
23. en 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 e 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 MSDS s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using e Store hazardous fluid in approved containers and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines e Always wear impervious gloves when spraying or cleaning equipment GC 1355H Warnings SKIN INJECTION HAZARD High pressure fluid from gun hose leaks or ruptured components will pierce skin This may look like just a cut but it is a serious injury that can result in 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 MOVING PARTS HAZARD Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers and other body parts Keep clear of moving parts
24. in 4 Switch machine recirculation to 1 Detach the catalyst slave pump from the material pump Pull and rotate knob to disengage the catalyst drive arm Knob RECIRCULATION ON OFF 5 Turn the material injection regulator slowly clockwise until gauge indicates 10 PSI or until pump cycles slowly q unio position 2 Turn main valve on the gun head to the recirculation 1 3 9 8 Pump should cycle clean solvent through the system and out the recirculation hose 9 End recirculation when solvent appears reasonably clean OFF 10 Remove material pump pick up tube from solvent container and dry thoroughly 12 GC 1355H Start Up 11 Switch machine recirculation to Catalyst a 1 Turn Catalyst Valve on the dispense gun to recirculation y position arrow on valve should point away from gun 1 ON OFF block 12 When solvent has stopped exiting the recirculation hose end recirculation OFF RECIRCULATION ON OFF me 13 Place material pump pick up tube in desired con tainer of material while keeping recirculation return hose in a waste container Make sure all the air is purged out of the catalyst pump on new start up
25. irculation 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 U p 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 ON OFF 2 Turn valves on gun head to injection EN ON OFF When making test material dispenses or during flush ing operation make certain that dispensed material and or solvent is contained in a suitable container that this material and or solvent is disposed of prop erly 14 GC 1355H Start Up T 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 15 Shut Down Shut Down Procedure 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 next time the system is to be operated 1 Turn both ball valves on gun head to OFF 90 Hie HHH
26. low 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 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 T 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 slave pump 4 Securely attach Clamp P N 7749 00 to permanently grounded rod or pipe GC 1355H 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 10 Attach the green material hose CONTAINER to the material pump 11 Insert the end of the recirculation hose into a waste container GC 1355H Pressure Relief Procedure To relieve fluid and air pressures 1 Push down Yellow slide valve P N 21402 00 to bleed off air to system 2 Open P N
27. onnection 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 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 pro cedures in the instructions for commissioning the catalyst stream should be repeated 33
28. ou indirectement avec les proc dures concern es Grac Ohio Information TO PLACE AN ORDER contact your Graco distributor or call to identify the 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 This manual contains English GC 1355 Graco Headquarters Minneapolis International Offices Belgium China Japan Korea GRACO OHIO INC 8400 PORT JACKSON AVE NW NORTH CANTON OH 44720 Copyright 2008 Graco Ohio Inc is registered to 1 5 EN ISO 9001 WWW graco com Revised 11 2008
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30. ssurized aluminum equipment Such use can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rupture and result in death serious injury and property damage GC 1355H Important Safety Information Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP 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 industry 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 MEKP is flammable and potentially explosive 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 met
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32. t 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 Spraying materials containing polyester resin and gel coats creates potentially harmful mist vapors and atomized particulates Prevent inhalation by providing sufficient ventilation and the use of respirators in the Work area Read the material manufacturer s warnings and 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 os of overspray 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 GlasCraft recommends that you consult OSHA EN Sections 1910 94 1910 106 1910 107 and No 33 Chapter 16 17 and NFPA No 91 for further guidance Grounding
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