Herkules GWR-3-SS, GWR-SS, GWR-3-SS-R User Manual

Part# 1000556C 07-09-02 TN Revision: C

Manufacturing Systems and Equipment for the Automotive and Industrial Markets

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Equipment Corporation

HANDLING

LIFTING CURING VACUUMING

WASHING

Herkules Equipment Corporation

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GW/R-SS GW/R-SS-R

GW/R-3-SS GW/R-3-SS-R

This manual contains important information

concerning the installation and operation of the gun washers listed at the right. Read manual thoroughly

INSTRUCTIONS and keep for future reference.

Models:

01001245(200)

 2760 Ridgeway Court  Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662 USA

Table of Contents

Warnings ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-4 Model Information …………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Installation ....................................................................................................................... 6

Operation ....................................................................................................................... 6-9

Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................................ 10

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 11

Notes ........................................................................................................................... 12-13

Parts layout for GW/R-SS ……………………………………………………………………… 14-15 Parts layout for GW/R-3-SS ………………………………………………………………….. 16-17 Additional Parts for GW/R-SS-R, GW/R-3-SS-R ………………………………………….. 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

2 3

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.

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.

• 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.

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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.

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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.

• Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely. If diaphragm fails, the fluid may be exhausted along with the air.

Model Information

Model Description

01001245(203)

Weight

lb. (kg.)

Dimension in. (mm.)

GW/R-SS

GW/R-SS-R

GW/R-3-SS

GW/R-3-SS-R

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.

GW/R-SS equipped with two diaphragm pumps, one for washing and one for rinsing.

GW/R-SS adapted for cleaning pressure pot systems, paint hoses, and cans up to five gallons plus a hand held brush for manual cleaning of parts

GW/R-3-SS equipped with two diaphragm pumps, one for washing and one for rinsing

(38.6)

(39.5)

(39)

(1067)

25.5

(648)

**25.5

(648)

25.5

(648)

**25.5

(648)

(457)

Note: Models GW/R-SS-X, GW/R-SS-R-X, GW/R-3-SS-X, and GW/R-3-SS-R-X include a factory installed Fume Extractor

* Foot Pedal Protrudes 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.

Installation

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. 1).

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. Coupler

01001245(220)

Lid Bracket

Clevis Pin

Flat Washer

Circle Cotter Pin

Lid Rod

Filter/Regulator

Air Inlet Elbow

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