GUSMER 9943-1 Operating Manual

Straight

®

Shooter

Manufactured exclusively for:

Gun

Operating Manual

GUSMER CORPORATION

A Subsidiary of Gusmer Machinery Group, Inc.

Lakewood, New Jersey, USA 08701-8055

Toll Free 1-800-367-4767 (USA & Canada)

Copyright 2003, GUSMER CORPORATION

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August 26, 2003

Issue 1

®

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®

NOTICE: This manual contains important information about your GUSMER equipment. Read and retain for future reference.

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Straight Shooter Gun

CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES.......................................................................................................... 3

WARRANTY .................................................................................................................... 4

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................... 5

ACCEPTABLE EQUIPMENT USES ......................................................................................5

OPERATIONAL SAFETY PROCEDURES ..............................................................................6

MAJOR COMPONENTS................................................................................................7

OPERATION....................................................................................................................8

SAFETY POSITION OF GUN...............................................................................................8

MANUAL VALVES ........................................................................................................... 8

START-UP ....................................................................................................................... 9

SHUT-DOWN ................................................................................................................... 9

CLEANING PROCEDURE ..........................................................................................10

SERVICING PROCEDURES....................................................................................... 12

CLOSURE SCREW REMOVAL AND SERVICE PROCEDURE................................................ 12

CENTERLINE COMPONENT REMOVAL AND SERVICE PROCEDURE..................................13

CENTERLINE COMPONENT INSTALLATION.....................................................................14

VALVING ROD ADJUSTMENT.........................................................................................15

AIR PISTON O-RING AND CUP SEAL REPLACEMENT...................................................... 16

END CAP O-RING REPLACEMENT..................................................................................18

TRIGGER VALVE O-RING REPLACEMENT ...................................................................... 20

NOTES ............................................................................................................................22

INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISCREPANCY REPORT ...........................................23

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1. MAJOR COMPONENTS .......................................................................................7

IGURE 2. CENTERLINE COMPONENTS ...............................................................................7

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IGURE 3. CLOSE SLIDE VALVE ......................................................................................... 8

F

IGURE 4. OPEN SLIDE VALVE...........................................................................................8

F

IGURE 5. MANUAL VALVES...............................................................................................8

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IGURE 6. CENTERLINE COMPONENT REMOVAL...............................................................13

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IGURE 7. CENTERLINE COMPONENT INSTALLATION ........................................................14

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IGURE 8. MIXING MODULE ALIGNMENT .........................................................................15

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IGURE 9. VALVING ROD ADJUSTMENTS...........................................................................16

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IGURE 10. END CAP ASSEMBLY AND PISTON ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ..................................17

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IGURE 11. END CAP ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ......................................................................19

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IGURE 12. TRIGGER/AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY .....................................................................20

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WARRANTY

Gusmer Corporation (Gusmer) provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser (Customer) of
Gusmer manufactured parts and equipment (Product) against any defects in material or
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment from Gusmer facilities.

In the event Product is suspected to be defective in material or workmanship, it must be returned to
Gusmer, freight prepaid. If Product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, as
determined solely by Gusmer, Gusmer will issue full credit to Customer for the freight charges
incurred in returning the defective Product, and either credit will be issued for the replacement cost
of the Product or a replacement part will be forwarded no-charge, freight prepaid to Customer.

This warranty shall not apply to Product Gusmer finds to be defective resulting from: installation,
use, maintenance, or procedures not accomplished in accordance with our instructions; normal
wear; accident; negligence; alterations not authorized in writing by Gusmer; use of “look alike”
parts not manufactured or supplied by Gusmer; or Product used in conjunction with any other
manufacturer's pumping or proportioning equipment. For such Product, a written estimate will be
submitted to the Customer at a nominal service charge, itemizing the cost for repair. Disposition of
Product will be done in accordance with the terms stated on the written estimate.

The warranty provisions applied to product that are not manufactured by Gusmer will be solely in
accordance with the warranty provided by the original manufacturer of the product.

GUSMER MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF,
OR SUITABILITY FOR, ITS PRODUCT TO PERFORM ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
CREDIT FOR, OR REPLACEMENT OF, PRODUCT DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR
WORKMANSHIP SHALL CONSTITUTE COMPLETE FULFILLMENT OF GUSMER
OBLIGATIONS TO CUSTOMER. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ON
ANY PRODUCT IT MANUFACTURES AND/OR SELLS, WILL BE RECOGNIZED BY
GUSMER UNLESS SAID WARRANTY IS IN WRITING AND APPROVED BY AN OFFICER
OF GUSMER.

Under no circumstances shall Gusmer be liable for loss of prospective or speculative profits, or
special indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Further, Gusmer shall have no liability for
any expenses including, but not limited to personal injury or property damage resulting from failure
of performance of the product, use of the product, or application of the material dispensed through
the product. Any information provided by Gusmer that is based on data received from a third
source, or that pertains to product not manufactured by Gusmer, while believed to be accurate and
reliable, is presented without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, express or implied.

Gusmer through the sale, lease, or rental of Product in no way expresses or implies a license for the
use of, nor encourages the infringement of any patents or licenses.

To ensure proper validation of your warranty, please complete the warranty card and return it to
Gusmer within two weeks of receipt of equipment.

Revised 09/02

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Operating Manual General Safety Information

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

It is necessary to understand and follow the instructions in this manual to insure proper
and safe operation of the equipment.

As with most mechanical equipment, certain safety precautions must be taken when the
equipment discussed in this manual is operated or serviced. Severe bodily injury or
damage to equipment and property may result if the instructions and precautions listed
throughout this manual are not followed.

Needless to say, sufficient guidelines cannot be developed to eliminate the need for good
common sense in the use and servicing of this equipment, and in the use and application
of the products, this equipment has been designed to process. Users of this equipment
must therefore, make their own determination as to the suitability of the information
contained in this manual to their specific operation and requirements. There should be
no assumption made that the safety measures and instructions contained herein are all­inclusive, and that other safety measures may not be required for specific use or
application.

The following safety guidelines are generally applicable to the safe and efficient use of
the equipment.

Acceptable Equipment Uses

The equipment is designed for the dispensing of polyurethane foams, two-component
coating systems, and some two-component epoxy systems, specifically polyureas. Under
no circumstances should any acid or corrosive chemicals be used in the unit. Consult
GUSMER if there is any doubt about the compatibility of the chemical system to be used
in this equipment.

Any use of this equipment other than as indicated above constitutes misuse unless
express written approval is obtained from GUSMER.

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Operational Safety Procedures

This safety information is not repeated in the manual. The symbols pertaining to this
information will appear where appropriate to alert the operator to potential hazards.

Solvents and Chemicals

High Voltage

High Pressure

Personal Protective

Equipment

WARNING: T

OPERATOR TO CERTAIN HAZARDS. ADEQUATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES MUST

BETAKEN SO AS TO AVOID EXCEEDING THE

BEING USED

HE SOVENTS AND CHEMICAL USED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT EXPOSE THE

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) OF THE PRODUCTS

, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

(OSHA) OR OTHER QUALIFIED AGENCY. INFORMATION CONCERNING PERSONAL PROTECTION

AND PROPER HANDLING FROM THE SUPPLIER OF SUCH CHEMICALS

WARNING:

THE ELECTRIC CONSOLES OR OTHERWISE SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT AND/OR EQUIPMENT USED

WITH IT BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE MAIN POWER DISCONNECT AND INTERRUPTING SUPPLY

VOLTAGE AT THE SOURCE

A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING:

COMPONENTS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING UP TO 3500 PSI. TO AVOID SERIOUS BODILY INJURY

FROM HYDRAULIC INJECTION OF FLUID

SERVICE HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS WITHOUT BLEEDING ALL PRESSURES TO ZERO

WARNING: T

WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING, OR BEING PRESENT IN THE OPERATIONAL ZONE OF THIS

EQUIPMENT
SAFETY SHOES, AND RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER OPEN

. THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY

.

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS OR IS USED WITH EQUIPMENT THAT HAS HYDRAULIC

, NEVER OPEN ANY HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS OR

O AVOID SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, PROPER PROTECTIVE GEAR MUST BE WORN

. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, EYE AND FACE PROTECTION, GLOVES,

.

.

WARNING: T

TEMPERATURE COMPONENTS SUCH AS PRIMARY HEATERS AND HEATED HOSES. TO PREVENT

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY FROM HOT FLUID OR HOT METAL

EQUIPMENT BEFORE ALLOWING IT TO COOL

HIS EQUIPMENT HAS OR IS USED WITH EQUIPMENT THAT HAS HIGH

, NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE

.

High Temperature

WARNING: F

PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE

LISTED HAZARDS

AILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN

Warning

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Operating Manual Description

MAJOR COMPONENTS

In keeping with the need to gain a complete and thorough understanding of the
equipment, please take time to become familiar with the major components of the
∗Straight Shooter

®

Gun (Figure 1) and its Centerline Components (Figure 2).

Figure 1. Major Components

Figure 2. Centerline Components

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∗

Straight Shooter® is a registered trademark of ITW™ Foamseal®.

Straight Shooter Gun

OPERATION

WARNING: NEVER POINT THE GUN AT OR NEAR OTHER PERSONNEL OR PLACE ANY PART OF

THE BODY IN THE PATH OF THE MATERIAL SPRAY AND DO NOT AT ANY TIME LOOK INTO THE

DISPENSING END OF THE GUN

SERVICE POSITION

AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR BODILY INJURY FROM THE ACCIDENTAL

OPERATION OF THE GUN

, AND CLOSE BOTH MANUAL VALVES WHEN NOT USING THE GUN. DO THIS TO

. ALWAYS SET THE SAFETY SLIDE VALVE TO THE SAFETY OR

.

Safety Position of Gun

The Straight Shooter® has a two position Safety. When engaged, it prevents accidental
triggering of the gun during servicing or down time. When disengaged, it allows the gun
to dispense.

1. ENGAGE THE SAFETY-
Pull the Safety Slide Valve away from
the gun to place it in the Closed or
Safety position. This stops the flow of
air into the gun.

IMPORTANT: Always engage the
Safety when the gun is not in use.

Figure 3. Close Slide Valve

Manual Valves

NOTE:

Unnecessary triggering of the

gun with the manual valves

closed may cause crossover if

there is any residual chemical

in the gun ports.

2. DISENGAGE THE SAFETY- Push
the Safety Slide Valve toward the gun
to place it in the Open position. This
allows air to flow into the gun..

TOOLS REQUIRED

• 5/16” Spintite

The Straight Shooter® Coupling Block is
equipped with two Manual Valves, which control
the flow of each chemical component to the gun.

1. OPEN BOTH MANUAL VALVES- Using
the 5/16” Spintite, turn each Manual Valve
counterclockwise approximately three full
turns.

2. CLOSE BOTH MANUAL VALVES-
Using the 5/16” Spintite, turn each Manual
Valve fully clockwise.

Figure 4. Open Slide Valve

Figure 5. Manual Valves

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