Maintenance - Encore 1102771A Customer Product Manual

Maintenance

Component
Spray Gun 1. Point the spray gun into the booth and purge the spray gun.
(Daily)
2. Shut off the system air supply and power.
3. Disconnect the powder feed hose adapter and blow out the spray gun powder path.
4. Disconnect the powder feed hose at the pump. Place the gun end of the hose inside
the booth and blow out the hose from the pump end.
5. Remove the nozzle and electrode assembly and clean them with low-pressure
compressed air and clean cloths. Check them for wear and replace if necessary.
6. Blow off the gun and wipe it down with a clean cloth.
Pump 1. Disconnect the pump air hoses and remove the pump from the pickup tube.
(Daily)
2. Disassemble the pump and clean all parts using low-pressure compressed air.
3. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
Refer to the Encore Powder Pump manual for instructions and spare parts.
Controller Blow off the cart and controller with a blow gun. Wipe powder off the controller with a
(Daily) clean cloth.
System Air Check the system air filter/regulator inside the cart tower. Drain the filter and change
Filter the filter element as needed. See Figure 2-11 for the filter location.
(Periodically)
Refer to Parts for the correct filter element. Older units had a white 5 micron particulate
filter element, new units have a yellow 0.3 micron oil/water filter element. The elements
are not interchangeable. If necessary, compare the OEM part number on the side of the
filter/regulator with the OEM part number in the part description to ensure that you order
the correct element.
System Daily: Make sure the system is securely connected to a true earth ground before
Grounds spraying powder.
Periodically: Check all system ground connections.
Hopper and Empty the hopper and clean the interior. Remove and clean the pickup tube. Clean the
Pickup Tube fluidizing plate and inspect it for signs of air contamination. If the plate is discolored and
(Periodically) appears to be contaminated, replace it. Check your air supply and correct any
contamination problems.
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WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks.
Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related
documentation.
WARNING: Before performing the following tasks, turn off the controller
and disconnect system power. Relieve system air pressure and disconnect
the system from its input air supply. Failure to observe this warning may
result in personal injury.
NOTE: If necessary, remove O-rings and clean parts using a cloth
dampened with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. Do not immerse plastic parts in
alcohol. Do not get alcohol on the O-rings; it will cause them to swell. Do
not use any other solvents.
Perform the Shutdown procedure before performing these procedures.
Procedure
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Operation
Part 1102771A