GUSMER GAP Operating Manual

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Model GAP

Spray Gun

Operating Manual

35943-1

December 6, 2000

Issue 5

GUSMER CORPORATION

A Subsidiaryof Gusmer MachineryGroup, Inc.

One Gusmer Drive

Lakewood, New Jersey, USA 08701-8055

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

Phone: (732) 370-9000

Fax: (732) 905-8968

http://www.gusmer.com

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

GAP Spray Gun

NOTICE:

The equipment described in this technical manual must only be operated or serviced by properly trained individuals, thoroughly familiar with the operating instructions and limitations of the equipment. For technical service, call your local distributor. Call: 1-800-FOR-GSMR (1-800-367-4767) for the name and telephone number of your local distributor.

NOTICE:

All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without guarantee, warranty or responsibility of any kind expressed or implied. Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of GUSMER equipment are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement, and are not recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required.

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CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES..........................................................................................................4

WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................5

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................6

CCEPTABLEEQUIPMENT USES.......................................................................................6

A O

PERATIONALSAFETY PROCEDURES...............................................................................7

MAJOR COMPONENTS................................................................................................8

OPERATION....................................................................................................................9

AFETY STOP OPERATION................................................................................................9

ANUAL VALVE OPERATION ..........................................................................................9

IR HOSE CONFIGURATIONS..........................................................................................10

NITIALSET UP PROCEDURE ..........................................................................................11

AILY START UP PROCEDURE .......................................................................................12

AILY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ....................................................................................12

AILY MAINTENANCE TEST PROCEDURE......................................................................13

SERVICING PROCEDURES........................................................................................14

IDE BLOCK SERVICE PROCEDURE ................................................................................14

S M

IXING CHAMBER ANDGUN BLOCK SERVICE PROCEDURE..........................................16

ND CAP AND AIR PISTON O-RING SERVICEPROCEDURE .............................................17

ND CAP O-RING AND SAFETY STOP CUPSEAL SERVICE PROCEDURE..........................19

RIGGER VALVE O-RING PROCEDURE...........................................................................21

AIR PASSAGE DIAGRAMS.........................................................................................24

APPENDIX......................................................................................................................25

PECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................25

NOTES.............................................................................................................................26

INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISCREPANCY REPORT............................................27

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1. MAJOR COMPONENTS .......................................................................................8

IGURE 2. FRONT END COMPONENTS................................................................................8

IGURE 3. ENGAGE THE SAFETY STOP................................................................................9

IGURE 4. DISENGAGE THE SAFETY STOP ..........................................................................9

IGURE 5. MANUAL VALVES ..............................................................................................9

IGURE 6. AIR HOSE CONFIGURATION.............................................................................10

IGURE 7. SIDE BLOCK COMPONENT REMOVAL /INSTALLATION.......................................14

IGURE 8. TIGHTNING THE SIDE SEAL..............................................................................15

IGURE 9. SIDE SEAL INSPECTION ...................................................................................15

IGURE 10. MIXING CHAMBER AND GUN BLOCK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ........................16

IGURE 11. END CAP AND PISTON ASSEMBLY ...................................................................18

IGURE 12. PISTON ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................18

IGURE 13. END CAP ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................20

IGURE 14. SAFETY STOP ASSEMBLY.................................................................................20

IGURE 15. TRIGGER/AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY......................................................................22

IGURE 16. AIR CYLINDER AIR PASSAGES .........................................................................24

IGURE 17. HANDLE AIR PASSAGES..................................................................................24

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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 w arranty 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. Further, the terms and conditions of this warranty shall not apply to services or repairs made to Product by any third party not authorized in writing by Gusmer. For such Product, a written estimate will be submitted to Customer at a nominal service charge, itemizing the cost for repair. Disposition of Product will be done in accordance withthe 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 warrantyprovided 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 WORKMANSHI P SHALL CONSTITUTE COMPLETE FULFILLMENT OF GUSMER OBLIGATIONS TO CUSTOMER. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED O N ANY PRODUCT IT MANUFACTURES AND/OR SELLS, WILL BE RECOGNIZED BY GUSMER UNLESS SAID WARRANTY IS IN WRITING AND APPR OVED 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 injuryor 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, expressed or implied.

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

To insure proper validation of your warranty, please complete the warranty card and return it to Gusmer withintwo weeks ofreceipt of equipment.

Revised 11/12/98

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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 mayresult 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 generallyapplicable to the safe and efficient use of the equipment.

Acceptable Equipment Uses

The design of this equipment allows the dispensing of polyurethan e foams, twocomponent coating systems, polyureas, and some adhesives. 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 with 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 this 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 BE TAKEN SO AS TO AVOID EXCEEDING THE BEING USED

HE SOLVENTS AND CHEMICALS USED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT EXPOSE THE

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) OF THE PRODUCTS

, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ANDHEALTHADMINISTRATION

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

AND PROPER HANDLING SHOULD BE OBTAINED FROM THE SUPPLIER OF SUCH CHEMICALS

WARNING: T

THE ELECTRIC CONSOLES OR OTHERWISE SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT AND/OR EQUIPMENT USED WITH IT BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE MAIN POWER DISCONNECT AND INTERRUPTINGSUPPLY VOLTAGE AT THE SOURCE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING:T

COMPONENTS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING UP TO 3500 PSI.TO AVOID SERIOUS BODILYINJURY FROM HYDRAULIC INJECTION OF FLUID SERVICE HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS WITHOUT BLEEDING ALL PRESSURES TO ZERO

WARNING: T

WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING, ORBEINGPRESENT IN THE OPERATIONAL ZONE OF THIS EQUIPMENT SAFETY SHOES, AND RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED.

O PREVENT SERIOUS BODILY INJURYFROMELECTRICALSHOCK, NEVER OPEN

.THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY

HIS 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 HOTMETAL 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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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 GAP (Gusmer Air Purge) Gun and its Front End Components.

GAP Spray Gun

NOTE:

For a detailed account of

the components shown in

Figure 1 and Figure 2,

consult the GAP Spray Gun

Parts Identification Manual

(P/N 35943-ID).

Figure 1. Major Components

(Gun shown with Round Spray Tip)

Figure 2. Front End Components

(GunshownwithFlatSprayTipAssembly)

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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.DO NOT LOOK INTO THE DISPENSING END OF THE GUN USING THE GUN DAMAGE FROM THE ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OF THEGUN

Safety Stop Operation

The GAP Gun has a two position Safety Stop. 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 STOP-

.ALWAYS ENGAGE THE SAFETY STOP AND CLOSE BOTH MANUAL VALVES WHEN NOT

.DO THIS TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF BODILY INJURYOR PROPERTY

Push in and turn the Safety Stop knob clockwise to place the gun in the Safety detented position.

Figure 3. Engage the Safety Stop

Manual Valve Operation

NOTE:

Triggering of the gun with the

manual valves closed may

cause crossover if there is any

residual chemical in the gun

ports.

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

2. DISENGAGE THESAFETY STOP- Push in and turn the Safety

Stop knob counterclockwise to place the gun in the Open detented position.

TheGAPGunSideBlockshaveManual Valves that control the flowof each chemical component to the gun.

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

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

Figure 4. Disengage the Safety Stop

Figure 5. Manual Valves

IMPORTANT: Topreventaccidental gun operation, always engage the Safety Stop and close both Manual Valves before att empti ng to service the gun or l eaveit unattended.

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