Herkules GWR-2-T, GWR-3-T User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
Part# GW/R-T-OM
1/12/04 TN
Models:
GW/R-T GW/R-2-T GW/R-3-T
This manual contains important information concerning the
installation and operation of the gun washers listed above.
Read manual thoroughly and keep for future reference
Herkules Equipment Corporation 2760 Ridgeway Court Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662 USA
248-960-7100 800-444-4351 Fax 248 960-7109
Patents USA 4793369, 4960142, 5174317, 5193561, 5485860 Canada 1299468 Made in the USA
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Table of Contents
Warnings …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-4
Model Information (List of models with descriptions and data) ……………………………………………… 5
Installation
Operation
Preventive Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Notes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10-11
Timed Diaphragm Pump Assembly Instructions ………………………………………………………………. 12
Timed Diaphragm Pump Assembly Drawings ……………. …………………………………………………. 13
Drawings with part lists:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6-8
GW/R-T ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14-15
GW/R-2-T …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16-17
GW/R-3-T …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18-19
Warning Symbol Caution Symbol
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of
serious injury or death if you do not follow
the instructions.
Serial Number
Model Number
Purchase Date
Distributor
CAUTION
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of
damage to or destruction of equipment if you
do not follow the instructions.
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WARNING
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly
and result in serious injury.
• This equipment is for professional use only.
• Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.
• Use the equipment only for its intended use.
• Do not alter or modify this equipment.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component.
• Do not operate the gun washer at a pressure above the maximum working pressure rating of the
gun(s) being cleaned.
• 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.
• Ground the equipment. See Installation for grounding procedure.
• Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the build up of flammable fumes from the solvent.
• Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in gun washer area.
• Electrically disconnect all equipment in the gun washer area.
• Keep the gun washer area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
• Do not turn on any light switch in the gun washer area while operating or if fumes are present.
• Do not smoke in the gun washer area.
• Do not operate a gasoline engine in the gun washer area.
• Follow the gun manufactures solvent and other cleaning recommendations.
• Use solvent with the highest possible flash point.
If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop operation immediately. Identify and
•
correct the problem.
• 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.
• Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using. Read the fluid manufactures warnings.
• Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local, state
and national guidelines.
• Wear the appropriate protective clothing, gloves, eyewear and respirator.
• 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
C
A
01981000(100)
D
NOTE: Dimensions listed are overall measurements.
Model Description Weight Dimensions in. (mm)
BCD
GW/R-T Two gun, two cup paint gun washer/recycler equipped
with diaphragm pump, filter-regulator and timer.
GW/R-2-T GW/R-T for use with water based cleaning solutions or
standard lacquer thinner solvents.
GW/R-3-T GW/R-T adapted for pressure feed systems, paint
hoses, and cans up to 5 gallons.
(kg.)
74 41.625 20.5 24.375 30.75
(33.6) (1057) (521) (619) (781)
74 41.625 20.5 24.375 30.75
(33.6) (1057) (521) (619) (781)
75 41.625 20.5 24.375 30.75
(34) (1057) (521) (619) (781)
Model shown: GW/R-T
Installation
Installing the Gun Washer 2 Ground all equipment used or located in the
gun washer area.
1 Connect diaphragm pump housing to Gun
Washer. (See page 12)
2 Place gun washer on a level surface in a properly 1 Install a 1/4 in. npt male coupler, that is
ventilated paint mixing room or paint booth.
Grounding the Gun Washer filter/regulator located at the back of the pump
1 Connect the ground wire on the gun washer’s
pump to a true earth ground. 2 Connect air line with 90-120 psi to the coupler.
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Connecting the Air Line
compatible with the quick disconnect of your
air supply line, into the open port of the
housing.
Filter/regulator is preset. Do not adjust.
Operation
Filling the Gun Washer with Fluid Placing Equipment in the Gun Washer
1 Close ball valve located on the bottom of the tank. To clean guns not mentioned here, use the long or short
stem supports as needed (see Fig. 2). For questions or
2 Pour five gallons (18.9 liters) of high quality slow
evaporating solvent into the tank. DuPont 3661S or
equivalent is recommended. Siphon Feed Guns
Preparing the Equipment to be washed
1 Remove paint cup or paint line and the air line from Place long stem support over one of the short stem
the paint gun. supports. Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support.
2 Drain excess paint from cup and gun. *For Gravity Feed, High Volume Low Pressure Guns an
3 Remove all gauges and regulators. cleaning.
4 Lock the gun trigger in the open position by placing Pressure Feed Guns
the trigger lock around the gun handle and trigger Place long stem support over one of the shorter stem
(see Fig. 2). supports. Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support.
adapter kits contact your paint gun washer distributor.
Place the gun siphon tube on the short stem support.
Gravity Feed Guns
adapter kit (part number 23K) is available for best
CAUTION
All pressure gauges must be removed before placing the Place pots and/or cups on divider platform over front
Pots and Cups
equipment in the gun washer to avoid damaging the spray nozzles.
gauges.
Trigger Lock
Figure 2
Long Stem Support
Paint Cup
Short Stem Support
Siphon Feed Gun
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