Herkules G415, G410 User Manual
This manual contains important information
concerning the installation and operation of the gun
washers listed above. Read manual thoroughly
INSTRUCTIONS
and keep for future reference.
Herkules Equipment Corporation 2760 Ridgeway Court Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662 USA
248-960-7100 1-800-444-4351 Fax 248-960-7109
Patents USA 4793369, 4960142, 5174317, 5193561, 5485860 Canada 1299468 Made in the USA
website: www.herkules.us e-mail: info@herkules.us
Part# 1002702
08-01-06
Table of Contents
Warnings ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-4
Model Information …………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Installation ....................................................................................................................... 6
Operation ....................................................................................................................... 7-9
Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................................ 10
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 11
Notes ........................................................................................................................... 12-13
Parts layout for G410 …..……………………………………………………………………… 14-15
Parts layout for G415 ………………………………………………………………………….. 16-17
Parts layout for G415 ………………………………………………………………………….. 18
Warning Symbol Caution Symbol
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of
serious injury or death if you do not follow
the instructions.
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of
damage to or destruction of equipment if
you do not follow the instructions.
Serial Number _____________ Purchase Date
Distributor _______________ Model Number
CAUTION
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WARNING
INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly
and result in serious injury.
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This equipment is for professional use only.
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Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.
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Use the equipment only for its intended use.
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Do not alter or modify this equipment.
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Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component.
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Do not operate the gun washer at a pressure above the maximum working pressure rating of the
gun(s) being cleaned.
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Route the hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
• Do not use the hoses to pull the equipment.
• Do not move pressurized equipment.
• Use fluids or solvents that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. Read the fluid and
solvent manufactures warnings.
• Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and other safety regulation.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Spray from hose leaks, ruptured components, or from operating the gun washer with an open
lid can splash fluid in the eyes or on the skin and cause serious injury.
• A safety device has been installed to shut off the pump when the gun washer lid is opened. Do not tamper with
or alter this device.
• Open the gun washer lid slowly.
• Do not prop the gun washer lid open with an object or by any other means.
• Do not stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
• Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
• Replace worn, damaged, or loose parts immediately.
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WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous
condition and result in fire or explosion and serious injury.
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Ground the equipment. See Installation for grounding procedure.
Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the build up of flammable fumes from the solvent.
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Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in gun washer area.
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Electrically disconnect all equipment in the gun washer area.
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Keep the gun washer area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
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Do not turn on any light switch in the gun washer area while operating or if fumes are present.
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Do not smoke in the gun washer area.
Do not operate a gasoline engine in the gun washer area.
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Follow the gun manufactures solvent and other cleaning recommendations.
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Use solvent with the highest possible flash point.
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If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop operation immediately. Identify and correct
the problem.
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Drain the solvent into a proper storage container when gun washer(s) is not in use.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous fluids or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in eyes or on
the skin, swallowed, or inhaled.
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Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using. Read the fluid manufactures warnings.
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Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local, state and
national guidelines.
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Wear the appropriate protective clothing, gloves, eyewear and respirator.
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Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely. If diaphragm fails, the fluid may be exhausted along with the air.
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Model Information
A
B
Model Description
C
Weight
lb. (kg.)
Dimension in. (mm.)
A
B
*C
G410
G415
Two gun, two cup paint gun washer/recycler equipped with high
volume diaphragm pump, foot operated lid opener, filter-regulator,
timer, stainless steel tank, and stainless steel lid for use with water
based cleaning solutions or standard lacquer thinner solvents.
G410 equipped with two diaphragm pumps, one for washing and
one for rinsing. Adapted for cleaning pressure pot systems
paint hoses, and cans up to five gallons plus a hand held brush for
manual cleaning of parts. Includes a factory installed Fume
Extractor.
(38.6)
(39.5)
85
87
42
(1067)
42
(1067)
25.5
(648)
**25.5
(648)
*18
(457)
*18
(457)
Notes:
* Foot Pedal protrudes an additional 4.5” (114 mm.) past the front of the Gun Washer.
** Must allow room for 5-gallon can of solvent for the clean rinse option on the left side of the Gun Washer.
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Installation
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Installing the Gun Washer
Place gun washer on a level surface in a properly
ventilated paint mixing room.
Connection the Foot Operated Lid Opener
1. Align the hole in the Lid Rod with the hole in the Lid Bracket
and insert the Clevis Pin through the holes (see fig. 1).
2. Place the 1/4” Flat Washer over the Clevis Pin
3. Attach the Circle Cotter Pin to the Clevis Pin (see Fig. 1).
Grounding the Gun Washer
1. Connect the ground wire on the gun washer’s pump
to a true earth ground.
2. Ground all equipment used or located in the gun
washer area.
Connecting the Air Line
1. Install a 1/4 in. npt male coupler, that is compatible
with the quick disconnect of your air supply line, into
the air inlet elbow (see Fig. 2).
2. Connect air line with 90-120 psi to the coupler.
CAUTION
Do not change the setting of the filter/regulator.
this could damage the filter/regulator or pump.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Q.D. Couple
Lid Bracket
Clevis Pin
Flat
Washer
Circle
Cotter Pin
Lid Rod
Filter/Regulator
ir Inlet
Elbow
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