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- Page 1 Operating Manual Hot Melt Applicator Tec 4500B / Tec 4500S...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Servicing/maintenance Service intervals Cleaning 6.2.1 Cleaning the nozzle Nozzle systems 6.3.1 Replacing the cone nozzle (Tec 4500B) 6.3.2 Replacing the nozzle end (Tec 4500B) 6.3.3 Replacing the swirl nozzle, pressure spring & ball (Tec 4500S) Adjusting the cover pressure Replacing the cover gasket... - Page 3 Arrangement Applicator Tec 4500S Tec 4500B Pos. Description Pos. Description Start/Stop button Spray air choke Lever Trigger Closure cap Handle Suspension hook Stand foot...
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Page 4: General
This Operating Manual must always be within easy reach for any user. Scope of use The Tec 4500B/Tec 4500S Applicator is for the melting and metered discharge of mel- ts (thermoplastic substances such as hot-melt adhesives, waxes, etc.) as a bead (Tec 4500B) or spray-on coating (Tec 4500S) using interchangeable application tools (use as intended). -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Potential hazards Danger! Never point the operation-ready device at people. Danger from high pressure! Burn Hazard Nozzle and molten adhesive can be over 200 °C hot. Wear heat-resistant gloves if contact is unavoidable. Risk of Explosion! When working with oxygen or combustible gases there is risk of explosion! Odour nuisance! Hot-melt adhesives give off fumes which can cause odour nuisance –... -
Page 6: Starting
Starting Starting Connecting up To connect up the device proceed as follows: 1. Mount the stand: Fig. 3/1: Mounting the stand foot • To do so, insert the stand foot in the recess at the housing. • The stand foot must engage. 2. -
Page 7: Operation
Operation Operation Operating position The device must be operated only with the nozzle pointing downwards. In other posi- tions melt may get into the compressed-air ducts and damage the device. Fig. 4/1: Permitted operating position Charging Burn hazard! Nozzle and molten adhesive can be over 200 °C hot. Always wear heat-resistant gloves when performing the steps described below. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Spray Pattern (Tec 4500S)
Operation 5. After the trigger (6) has been released the compressed-air supply is cut off immediately and the tank vented. Adjusting the spray pattern (Tec 4500S only) The spray pattern is altered by adjusting the spray air. Set the optimum spray pattern by turning the spray-air choke (5) (access via the hole in the left housing half): •... -
Page 9: What If
Nozzle valve partially Drain the device. Actuate obstructed or damaged the trigger for approx. 5 s to clear the nozzle. Tec 4500B: Clean or replace nozzle end Tec 4500S: Clean or replace swirl noz- zle, pressure spring and ball Too little or no melt is dischar- Operating pressure too low Increase operating pressure (max. -
Page 10: Servicing/Maintenance
Servicing/maintenance Servicing/maintenance Danger! Danger due to inadvertent triggering. Disconnect the compressed air supply before all maintenance and service work. Danger! Voltage hazard. All operations which necessitate opening the device must be performed only by qualified electricians. Burn hazard! Nozzle and molten adhesive can be over 200 °C hot. Wear heat-resistant gloves when performing servicing and maintenance operations. -
Page 11: Nozzle Systems
Nozzle cap (A1) Air cap Cap ring Fig. 6/1: Nozzle systems in detail 6.3.1 Replacing the nozzle cap (Tec 4500B) Tools needed • 2 open-end spanners size 19 1. Disconnect the compressed air supply. 2. Let the device heat up thoroughly. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Cover Pressure
Servicing/maintenance 6.3.3 Replacing the swirl nozzle, pressure spring & ball (Tec 4500S) Tools needed • 1 hook spanner • 1 open-end spanner size 11 There must be no melt at all left in the tank when the nozzle end is replaced. Therefore discharge the melt completely, e.g. -
Page 13: Replacing The Cover Gasket
Servicing/maintenance Replacing the cover gasket Tools needed • 1 Phillips-type screwdriver size 1 Position carefully when assembling Fig. 6/3: Replacing the cover gasket There must be no melt at all left in the tank when the cover gasket is replaced. Therefore discharge the melt completely, e.g. -
Page 14: Replacing The Valve Assembly
Servicing/maintenance Replacing the valve assembly Tools needed • 1 hexagon socket spanner size 2.5 • 1 hexagon socket spanner size 3 • 1 auxiliary screw M4 Fig. 6/4: Replacing the valve assembly 1. Let the device heat up. Continue activating the trigger until the tank is completely emp- 2. -
Page 15: Replacing The (Complete) Cover
Servicing/maintenance Replacing the (complete) cover Tools needed • 1 hexagon socket spanner size 2.5 • 1 hexagon socket spanner size 3 • 1 open-end spanner size 13 Fig. 6/5: Replacing the cover 1. Let the device heat up. Continue activating the trigger until the tank is completely empty. -
Page 16: Repairs
Repairs Repairs Repairs other than those described in this Operating Manual may be undertaken only by persons appointed by the manufacturer or other technically competent persons using original replacement parts. Warranty The device has been developed and manufactured in accordance with the most up-to- date technical knowledge. -
Page 17: Diagrams
Diagrams Diagrams 11.1 Wiring diagram Melt tank Heater Thermostat Safety fuse Switch Power cord... -
Page 18: Pneumatic Diagram
Diagrams 11.2 Pneumatic diagram p max. = 6 bar Pressure reducer Option Only for spray version Air regulator Nonreturn valve Melt tank Cover Exhaust Nozzle... - Page 19 Power Adhesives Ltd Basildon, SS13 1TN England declare on our sole responsibility that the product Hot melt adhesive applicator Tec 4500B & Tec 4500S to which this declaration refers, complies with the following Standards or normative documents in its supplied condition: EN55014...
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