Safety Instructions for the Operator 4.1.1 Electrical Equipment 4.1.2 Staff Qualifi cations 4.1.3 Safe Work Environment Safety Instructions for Staff 4.2.1 Safe Handling of WAGNER Spray Devices 4.2.2 Grounding the Device 4.2.3 Material Hoses 4.2.4 Cleaning 4.2.5 Handling Hazardous Liquids, Lacquers and Paints 4.2.6...
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Start-up and Spraying Standby Mode TROUBLESHOOTING AND RECTIFICATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Maintenance Repair PRODUCT DISPOSAL ACCESSORIES SPARE PARTS 12.1 How Can Spare Parts Be Ordered? 12.2 Spare Parts List VM 500 WARRANTY 13.1 Important Notes Regarding Product Liability 13.2 Warranty Claim...
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL ABOUT THIS OPERATING MANUAL PREFACE The operating manual contains information about safely operating, maintaining, cleaning and repairing the device. The operating manual is part of the device and must be available to operating and service staff .
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL LANGUAGES The operating manual is available in the following languages: German English 2344502 ABBREVIATIONS IN THE TEXT Number of pieces Position Marking in the spare parts lists Order No. Order number...
Control unit for controlling GM 5000EA or GM 5000EAC electrostatic spray guns. TYPE OF USE WAGNER‘s electrostatic control unit VM 500 controls the high-voltage supply to the spray guns used to apply liquid coating media GM 5000EAC and GM 5000EA.
OPERATING MANUAL SAFETY PARAMETERS The control unit is only suitable for controlling spray guns. J. Wagner AG forbids any other use! The control unit may only be operated under the following conditions: The operating staff have previously been trained on the basis of this operating manual.
All tested combinations of devices including accessories are given in the FM Control Document with part number 2316160. PERMISSIBLE DEVICE COMBINATIONS The following spray guns may be connected to the VM 500 control unit: GM 5000EA spray gun GM 5000EAC spray gun Other gun types may only be connected to the control unit after fi rst checking their suitability with Wagner.
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR Keep this operating manual at hand near the device at all times. Always follow local regulations concerning occupational safety and accident prevention. 4.1.1...
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL 4.1.3 SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT Ensure that the fl oor in the working area is static dissipative in accordance with EN 61340-4-1 (resistance must not exceed 100 Mohm). Ensure that all persons within the working area wear static dissipative shoes. Footwear must comply with EN 20344.
The liquid ejection devices are to be checked for safe working conditions by an expert (e.g. Wagner Service Technician) as often as necessary or at least every 12 months, in accordance with the guidelines for liquid emitters (ZH 1/406 and BGR 500 Part 2 Chapter 2.36).
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL 4.2.3 MATERIAL HOSES Ensure that the hose material is chemically resistant to the sprayed products. Ensure that the product hose is suitable for the pressure generated in the device. Ensure that the following information can be seen on the high-pressure hose: –...
Protection sticker CORRECT USE WAGNER accepts no liability for any damage arising from incorrect use. Use the device only to work with the products recommended by WAGNER. Only operate the device as a whole. Do not deactivate safety fi xtures.
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION ON DISCHARGES The plastic parts of the spray gun are charged electrostatically by the high-voltage fi eld of the spray gun. In case of c ontact with plastic parts harmless discharges (brush discharges) may occur.
Only connect the GM 5000EA or GM 5000EAC spray guns. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The VM 500 control unit, together with the matching GM 5000EA or GM 5000EAC spray gun and other components, form an electrostatic hand spray system. The VM 500 supplies the control voltage for the spray gun, in which high-voltage is subsequently produced.
130215 Grounding cable, 10 m, 32.8 ft 9951117 Delay-action fuse 1.0 AT 2316160 FM Control Document GM 5000E 2344502 VM 500 operating manual, English see 1.1 Operating manual in local language The delivery note shows the exact scope of delivery.
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS 5.5.1 OPERATING ELEMENTS FRONT SIDE 1 Illuminated display "High-voltage" 2 Illuminated display "Operating signal" 3 Push button "Standby mode" 4 Illuminated display "Standby" VM 500 B_03418...
8 Gun connection To connect a GM 5000EA or GM 5000EAC gun Warning - Do not disconnect under voltage. 9 Cover of the service connection Only for Wagner service personnel 10 Knurled nut grounding Grounding cable connection to the signal ground...
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION TRAINING ASSEMBLY/COMMISSIONING STAFF WARNING Incorrect installation/operation! Risk of injury and damage to the device. The commissioning staff must have the technical skills to safely undertake commissioning. When commissioning and for all work, read and follow the operating manual and safety regulations for the additionally required system components.
This control unit can be used to complete an electrostatic hand spray system. To do so, a suitable spray gun and the relevant components for the selected spray process are required (see WAGNER accessories). Spray guns that are compatible with the VM 500: Air-Spray GM 5000EAR or GM 5000EAF AirCoat-Spray GM 5000EACR or GM 5000EACF...
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL PLACEMENT OF THE DEVICE DANGER Incorrect installation of the device! Explosion hazard and damage to equipment. Set up the device outside the spray booth / spray zone. If possible, place the device outside the explosion zone.
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VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL WARNING Heavy paint mist if grounding is insuffi cient! Danger of poisoning. Insuffi cient paint application quality. Ground all device components. Ground the work pieces to be coated. A poorly grounded work piece causes:...
10 Compressed air connection 17 Return valve Trolley 11 Stop valve 18 Tank for return fl ow Air pressure regulator + air 12 Air pressure regulator 19 Paint tank fi lter 13 VM 500 control unit 20 Tank, cleaning agent 21 Mains cable...
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Lay grounding cable from the grounding screw on the device to the signal ground and ensure that all other conductive parts within the working area are grounded. Connect the VM 500 electrostatic control unit via the mains cable to the socket interlocked with the extraction system.
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATION Observe safety instructions in Chapter 4. TRAINING THE OPERATING STAFF WARNING Incorrect operation! Risk of injury and damage to the device. The operating staff must be qualifi ed to operate the entire system.
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL DANGER High-voltage fi eld! Danger to life from malfunction of heart pacemakers. Make sure that persons with pace makers: Do not work with the electrostatic spray gun. Don't stay inside the area of the electrostatic spray gun/work piece.
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL 3. When the spray gun trigger is pulled, high- voltage is switched on. This is indicated by the high-voltage LED (1). VM 500 B_03423 STANDBY MODE VM 500 B_03423 If you want to spray without high-voltage, select the standby mode.
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING AND RECTIFICATION Functional fault Cause Remedy Green illuminated display (2) Mains supply not switched on Check and switch on mains supply does not light up Fuses defective Replace fuses No illuminated display lights up...
DIN EN 60079-15:2011 have to be fulfi lled. This inspection may only be carried out by an authorized person or by trained Wagner Service Personnel. When carrying out the leakage tightness test, the mains input terminal serves as a test port.
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL ACCESSORIES Order No. Designation 241270 Mains cable Europe 3 m; 9.8 ft 2330628 Mains cable Europe 10 m; 32.8 ft 241271 Mains cable Switzerland 3 m; 9.8 ft 264626 Mains cable USA 2 m; 6.6 ft 264625 Mains cable Japan 3 m;...
Incorrect maintenance/repair! Risk of injury and damage to the device. Have repairs and part replacements be carried out only by specially trained staff or a WAGNER service center. Before all work on the device and in the event of work interruptions: - Switch off the energy/compressed air supply.
VM 500 EDITION 07/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2344502 OPERATING MANUAL 12.2 SPARE PARTS LIST VM 500 17 18 B_04172...
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Washer 9922017 Serrated lock washer, externally toothed 9903311 Recessed head raised fi llister head screw, H form 241323 Cover, white 2350437 Print complete VM 500 FM ET 263400 Distance bush 9922011 Serrated lock washer, externally toothed 9910103 Hexagon nut 2312348...
The manufacturer will not be held liable or will only be held partially liable if third-party accessories or spare parts have been used. With genuine WAGNER accessories and spare parts, you have the guarantee that all safety regulations are complied with.
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Order No. 2344502 Edition 07/2014 Germany Phone E-mail Switzerland Phone More contact adresses on the Internet at: Company/Locations/WAGNER worldwide Subject to changes without notice...