Loctite 175-AIR User Manual

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EQUIPMENT

OPERATION MANUAL

Hysol 175-AIR

P/N 98036

Hysol 175-AIR-

P/N 98040

Loctite America

1001 Trout Brook Crossing Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3910

Loctite Brazil

Av. Prof. Vernon Krieble, 91 06690-11-Itapevi São Paulo-Brazil

Loctite Canada Inc.

2225 Meadowpine Boulevard Mississauga, Ontario L5N 7P2

Loctite Company de México, S.A.d e C.V.

Calzada de la Viga s/n, Fracc. Los Laureles Loc. Tulpetlac, C.P. 55090 Ecatepac de Morelos, Edo. de México, México

www.loctite.com

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Contents

1. Please Observe the Following................................................................................... 2

1.1. Safety .......................................................................................................................... 2

1.2. Items supplied.............................................................................................................. 2

2. Description................................................................................................................. 2

3. Technical Data............................................................................................................ 3

4. Installation.................................................................................................................. 3

5. Operation.................................................................................................................... 4

5.1. Adhesive Flow Rate Adjustment ................................................................................... 4

6. Application Hints........................................................................................................ 5

7. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 5

8. Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................... 6

9. Accessories and Spare Parts .................................................................................... 6

10. Warranty.....................................................................................................................8

11. Appendix. ................................................................................................................... 9

12. Exploded View. ......................................................................................................... 10

13. Parts List. ................................................................................................................. 11

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1. Please Observe the Following

1.1.Safety

Do not touch the nozzle or molten adhesive with bare skin as they are hot - the operating temperature of the Loctite

Hysol® 175-AIR and 175-AIR-HT applicators is approximately 400ºF (200ºC). Protective gloves should always be worn. Careless handling can cause skin burns. If molten adhesive comes into

contact with the skin immerse the affected area immediately in plenty of cold water. Seek medical advice if necessary. In addition to the safety instructions herein, any statutory regulations, local fire insurance regulations, or other generally valid “regulations for accident prevention” must be complied with when using this tool.

• Never use the tool if it is damaged in any way.

• Do not use this tool in damp rooms, outdoors while it is raining, or where there is

high humidity.

• Do not use this tool in the vicinity of any heat-sensitive materials, or any flammable

materials, liquids, or gases.

• Only use extension cables that meet the specification shown in “Technical data”.

• Never pull on the tool’s connecting cable.

1.2. Items supplied

Loctite

Hysol® 175-AIR

Pneumatically-driven Hot Melt Cartridge Dispenser, fitted with 383°F (195°C)

thermostat (suitable for standard EVA-based hotmelt adhesives) Valve body air line adaptor Plastic Stand Manual

Loctite

Pneumatically-driven Hot Melt Cartridge Dispenser, fitted with 400°F (204°C)

Valve body air line adaptor Plastic Stand Manual

2. Description

The Loctite industrial hotmelt applicators available. With its two powerful 250W stainless steel cartridge heaters, they are capable of dispensing up to 9 lbs. of molten hotmelt per hour; yet only take 10 minutes to warm up from cold.

Supported by a range of adhesive formulations, the Loctite AIR-HT are suitable for most applications. Also, the Loctite AIR-HT systems are solvent-free and non-toxic, so there are none of the environmental problems often associated with other adhesive applicators.

Designed to comply with worldwide safety standards, the Loctite 175-AIR-HT also feature a totally enclosed heater housing, and are fitted with thermal fuse protection.

Hysol® 175-AIR-HT

thermostat (suitable for polyamide hotmelt adhesives)

Hysol® 175-AIR and 175-AIR-HT are the highest output, hand-held

Hysol® 175-AIR and 175-

Hysol® 175-AIR and

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3. Technical Data

Dimensions (L x H x W): approx. 11 13/16” x 9 15/32” x 2 17/32”

Total weight: approx. 3 lbs. (1.4 Kg) Connection cable with mains plug: 10 ft (3 m) long Operating voltage: 110-120 VAC 50/60Hz Power consumption 500W Heating up time: 10 minutes Operating temperature: 175-AIR approx. 383°F (195°C)

Diameter of adhesive inlet: 1 11/16” (43 mm)

(Approx. 300 x 240 x 65 mm)

175-AIR-HT approx. 400°F (204°C)

Extension cable: max. 65ft (20 m) long Wire cross section: at least 16 a.w.g. (1.5 mm

Air Supply / Pneumatic Minimum 45 p.s.i. (3 bar)

4. Installation

Before using the tool for the first time check it carefully for signs of external damage. If any transit damage is found DO NOT USE THE TOOL - return it to your supplier immediately.

Steps 1 – 5 should be followed before connection to the mains supply:

1. Insert the applicator stand into the grooves at the base of the handle. Stand

2. Connect the air supply hose to a clean, dry and regulated air supply using the

3. Pull piston back fully and rotate upwards.

4. Load two adhesive cartridges into the barrel of the tool and push fully forward.

5. Rotate the piston down and slide forward fully until it contacts the rear of the

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Maximum 100 p.s.i. (7 bar)

applicator on a flat surface.

Quick-Disconnect fitting provided (use of a filter/regulator is recommended)

adhesive cartridge - it should engage about 5/16" (6-8mm) into the applicator

barrel.

USERS AIR SUPPLY

6. Connect tool to main power supply.

7. Red ‘Power On’ indicator light illuminates.

8. Allow the applicator to thoroughly warm up for 10 minutes. Do not attempt to

operate the applicator until this time has elapsed.

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