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Table of contents HP500 / HP800V. 3.0
Table of contents
1About this manual.........................................................................................................5
1.1How to work with the manual .......................................................................................... 6
1.2Record of changes ......................................................................................................... 6
The HP500, the HP800 and all their versions are referred to in the manual as the ’machine’.
This manual contains the original instructions. The original language of the manual is English.
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1.1How to work with the manual
1. Familiarize yourself with the structure and content.
2. Read the safety chapter in detail and make sure you
understand all the instructions. See § 2.
3. Carry out the actions completely and in the given sequence.
1.2Record of changes
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EditionEditorCheckDateDescription
1.0TBMB12/2010First edition
2.0TBMB01/2012Included: punch and heating sensor options and HP800
3.0ETMvDo05/2012Technical specifications: change of dimensions
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Safety HP500 / HP800V. 3.0
2Safety
WARNING
Read the manual before you install or use the machine. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury, death or property damage.
2.1Intended use
The machine is designed to dispense colorants into a can. Any other use of the machine is strictly forbidden.
2.2Liability
Fast & Fluid Management B.V. is not liable if you do not follow the rules below:
-Do not use a damaged machine. When you have doubts, contact your supplier or the service department of
Fast & Fluid Management B.V. See www.fast-fluid.com.
-Install and connect the machine according to the instructions in this manual.
-Observe all local safety regulations.
-Connect the machine to a grounded wall socket.
-Keep the machine in good condition. Make sure that defective parts are immediately replaced.
-Close the covers and make sure that all the panels are fitted.
-Replace parts only with original Fast & Fluid Management B.V. spare parts.
All maintenance beyond the scope of this manual must be carried out by a qualified service technician that Fast
& Fluid Management B.V. has trained and certified.
2.3User qualification for installation
Only install the machine if you have written permission from the supplier of the machine.
2.4CE certification
The machine is CE certified. It means that the machine complies with the essential requirements concerning
safety and hygiene. The directives that have been taken into consideration in the design are available on
www.fast-fluid.com
.
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2.5Safety symbols on the machine
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Moving parts hazardPinch hazard foot
Grounding is necessaryRead the manual before you open this
part. If you do not open this part, lock it.
Read the manual
Return this part to
its original position
2.6Safety symbols in the manual
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WARNIN G
Can cause personal injury.
CAUTION
Can cause damage to the machine.
Return the part to its original position.
WARNING
Pinch hazard for your foot.
Note
Shows further information.
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2.7Disposal of the machine
1. Sort the machine, the accessories and the packaging for
environmentally friendly recycling.
2. Do not dispose of the machine into domestic waste. Dispose
of the machine according to local regulations.
3. Dispose of the canisters as chemical waste, according to the
Only push the emergency stop in the case of a safety emergency.
Make sure that the problem is solved before you reset the emergency stop.
When you reset the emergency stop, the machine restarts automatically. When the machine is
operational, you hear ’beep beep’.
CAUTION
Do not remove the power from the machine. See § 4.4. The machine must stir the colorants
periodically.
Note
The computer switch only turns the computer on and off.
3.2.1General dispensing procedure
For all the software instructions: see the software documentation.
1. Place the can. See § 3.2.2.
2. Move the can table up. See § 3.2.3.
3. Choose the recipe and dispense. See the software
documentation.
4. Move the can table down. See § 3.2.4.
5. Remove the can.
3.2.2Place the can
1. Place the can (A) at the centre of the mark (B) on the can
table.
A
B
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3.2.3Move up the can table
1. Push and hold the upper part of the can table switch (A). The
can table (B) moves up and stops when the can is in front of
the can sensor (C).
2. After the can table stops, release the can table switch.
C
3.2.4Move down the can table
A
B
1. Push and hold the lower part of the can table switch (A). The
can table (B) moves down.
2. When you can remove the can, release the can table switch.
If you hold the can table switch, the can table moves down to
a halt.
WARNING
Do not put your foot below the can table.
3.3Maintenance
3.3.1General cleaning: after every dispensing operation
1. Clean the machine with a cloth and remove all spilled colorant
or other liquid.
CAUTION
Do not use cleaning agents based on organic
solvents to clean painted or plastic parts of the
machine.
A
B
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3.3.2Cleaning of the nozzle and the brush container: daily
CAUTION
If you do not clean these items daily, severe pollution will occur.
Open the switch plate
1. Move the front of the switch plate (A) upwards.
2. Push the switch plate backwards.
3. Turn the switch plate down.
2
Move down the brush unit
1. Push and hold the right part of the brush maintenance
switch (A). The brush unit (B) moves forward and then down.
2. After the brush unit stops, release the brush maintenance
switch.
1
3
B
A
A
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Remove the brush container
1. Remove the brush container (A).
A
Clean the brush container
1. Remove the liquid from the brush container. For the disposal
of the liquid, follow the local regulations.
2. Fill the brush container, with the liquid that your paint supplier
indicates, to the mark (A).
A
Examine the nozzle and clean if necessary
1. Examine the nozzle for contamination.
2. If necessary, clean the surface of the nozzle (A) and the
nozzle blade (B). Use a cloth.
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Move up the brush unit
1. Install the brush container.
2. Push and hold the left part of the brush maintenance
switch (A). The brush unit moves up and then back.
3. After the brush unit stops, release the brush maintenance
switch.
Close the switch plate
1. Turn the switch plate (A) upwards.
2. Move the switch plate forwards.
3. Put the brackets of the switch plate (B) on the brackets (C) of
the sensor.
B
2
1
3
A
C
A
B
2x
C
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3.3.3Refilling of a canister
CAUTION
Make sure that the colorant level in the canister is correct. If a canister is empty, this can cause an
inaccurate dispensing and/or a recipe fault.
Note
The software checks the level of colorant in each canister. The software on the machine shows
when you need to refill a canister.
1. In the software, activate the fill canister option.
2. Open the top cover (A).
3. Remove the lid of the canister (B).
4. Add the colorant (C). Do not spill.
A
B
1
2
3
C
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4Installation
4.1Unpack the machine
4.1.1Remove the cardboard
1. Remove the cardboard and the plastic (A) from the outside of
the machine.
A
4.1.2Remove the plastic protection on the canisters
1. Open the top cover (A).
2. Remove the plastic protection (B).
A
B
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4.1.3Open the switch plate
1. Move up the front of the switch plate (A).
2. Push backwards the switch plate.
3. Turn down the switch plate.
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4.1.4Remove the plastic protection on the switch plate
1. Remove the plastic protection (A).
1
3
A
A
4.1.5Close the switch plate
1. Turn the switch plate (A) upwards.
2. Move forwards the switch plate.
3. Put the brackets of the switch plate (B) on the brackets (C) of
the sensor.
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2
1
3
A
C
B
C
2x
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4.1.6Remove the corner panels
1. Pull and remove the corner panels (A).
A
4.1.7Remove the transport brackets at the front
1. Remove the screws (A).
2. Install the corner panels.
4.1.8Remove the transport brackets at the rear
1. Remove the screws (A).
2. Remove the transport brackets (B).
12mm
A
2x
B
12mm
A
2x
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4.1.9Remove the wooden beams
1. Remove the screws (A).
2. Remove the wooden beams (B).
A
A
B
4.2Put the machine in position
4.2.1Move the machine to the final location, with a fork-lift truck
1. Remove the machine from the pallet. Use a fork-lift truck.
2. Move the machine to the final location.
3. Connect the power cable to the net entry. Do not connect the
power cable to the wall socket.
4. Put down the machine.
4.2.2Move the machine to the final location, with a ramp (optional)
1. Place the ramp (A).
2. Move the machine from the pallet on to the ground.
3. Move the machine to the final location.
4. Connect the power cable to the net entry. Do not connect the
power cable to the wall socket.
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4.2.3Level the machine
1. Move down the adjustable feet (A) until the wheels (B) are off
the ground.
2. Adjust the height of the feet and make sure that the machine
is level.
3. Tighten the nuts (C) to lock the feet.
17mm
ABBBA
4.3Install the computer
4.3.1Open the computer cover
1. Press and move the latch (A) down.
2. Move up the computer cover (B).
3. Open the computer cover.
A
1
2
3
B
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4.3.2Install the computer
Note
Usually, the computer already has the correct software and drivers installed. If not, refer to the
instructions in the installation manuals of your software provider.
1. Connect the power cables of the computer and the screen to
the 4-way socket (A).
2. Connect an USB cable between the computer and the power
board (B).
3. Connect the keyboard, the mouse and the screen to the
computer.
4.4Turning on the machine
1. Connect the power cable to the wall socket. When the
machine is operational, you hear two ’beeps’.
2. Make sure that the emergency stop is released.
3. Set the computer switch to ‘ON’.
4.5First use
1. Fill the brush container. See § 3.3.2.
2. Fill the canisters correctly. See § 3.3.3.
3. Dispense approximately 120 ml colorant into a can. See §
3.2.1.
4. Do step 3 again for all canisters.
A
B
Note
First the air will come out of the nozzle. When
the output is continuous, the tube is filled.
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Troubleshooting HP500 / HP800V. 3.0
5Troubleshooting
Note
For all error messages on the computer: see the help topic in the software.
5.1Contact service
1. Find the type plate on the rear of the machine. See § 3.1.5.
2. Take a note of the model number and the serial number of the
machine.
3. Contact your supplier or manufacturer. See www.fast-
fluid.com.
5.2Troubleshooting guide
ProblemPossible causePossible solution
Main power supply is
present but the machine
does not work.
Switch plate is not positioned
correctly.
Emergency stop is active.Reset the emergency stop.