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For parts and technical support, call the Industrial Coating Systems Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319 or contact your local Nordson representative. This document is subject to change without notice. Check http://emanuals.nordson.com for the latest version. NORDSON CORPORATION AMHERST, OHIO USA...
555 Jackson Street Amherst, OH 44001 Notice This is a Nordson Corporation publication which is protected by copyright. Original copyright date 2001. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Nordson Corporation. The information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice.
Regulations and Approvals Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which it is used. Any approvals obtained for Nordson equipment will be voided if instructions for installation, operation, and service are not followed. All phases of equipment installation must comply with all federal, state, and local codes.
Clean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to the instructions in your equipment documentation. Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with original equipment. Contact your Nordson representative for parts information and advice. Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
Disconnect and lock out electrical power. Close pneumatic shutoff valves and relieve pressures. Identify the reason for the malfunction and correct it before restarting the equipment. Disposal Dispose of equipment and materials used in operation and servicing according to local codes. Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
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Section 2 Description Introduction The Tribomatic II purgeable automatic powder spray gun uses friction (the tribo effect) to electrostatically charge powder coating particles as they are forced through the gun by compressed air. The spray gun is used with a Tribomatic II controller and powder pump.
Options The options listed in Table 2-1 are available for use with the Tribomatic II purgeable automatic spray gun. Unless other wise noted, refer to Options section on page 8-1 for part numbers and ordering information.
1. Fixed gun stand or oscillator arm 4. Adjuster 7. Ball mount cap 2. Gun mounting bar assembly 5. Ball mount flange 8. M6 x 8 set screw 3. Gun mounting bar 6. Set screws Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
Connecting the Feed Hose, Air Tubing, and Ground Wire 1. Diffuser 4. Sprayhead 7. Powder feed hose 2. Body 5. Set screws 8. Ground wire 3. Charge module 6. Ground stud 9. 6-mm Blue air tubing Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
2. See Figure 3-2. Install the sprayhead (4) on the end of the charge module (3) with a slight twisting motion. Tighten the three set screws (5) to secure the sprayhead onto the spray gun. 3. Adjust the spray gun-to-workpiece distance and position. Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
Angle the nozzles to meet and follow the parts as they move through the booth. Typical nozzle-to-part distance is 20−25 cm (8−10 in.). Coat the inside surfaces and recessed areas first, then coat the outside surfaces and open areas. Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
The resistance from part to ground, through the hangers and conveyor, must not exceed one megohm. For best results, the resistance should be less than 500 . Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
This section contains troubleshooting procedures. These procedures cover only the most common problems that you may encounter. If you cannot solve the problem with the information given here, contact your local Nordson representative for help. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action...
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Flow rate air pressure too low Increase the flow rate air pressure. flow Wet powder clogging system Check the air filters, dryer, and powder supply. Service the filters and/or the dryer and change the powder supply. Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
Parts subject to the most wear: inner and outer wear sleeves, spacing ring, and positioning ring. Refer to page 7-8 in the Parts section. Figure 6-1 Service Kits A. Charge module service kit B. Wear sleeve service kit Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
3. Leave the ground wire attached to the spray gun. Make sure the booth exhaust fan is running. 4. Blow out the feed hose, diffuser, and charge module. 5. Remove the diffuser from the gun body and blow out the charge module again. 6. Remove the sprayhead. Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
4. Remove the outlet wear sleeve assembly (2) from the extension (4). Clean the body and extension with a clean, lint-free cloth. Figure 6-4 Removing the Charge Module—Steps 3 and 4 1. Inlet wear sleeve assembly 3. Body 4. Extension 2. Outlet wear sleeve assembly Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
5. Install the sprayhead and diffuser. Connect the powder feed hose and diffuser air tubing. Figure 6-6 Installing the Charge Module—Steps 3 and 4 1. Body 3. Positioning ring 5. Extension 2. Inner/outer wear sleeve 4. Spacing ring assembly Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
3. See Figure 6-8. Unscrew the inlet distributor (1) from the threaded rod (2) and remove the inlet and outlet (5) distributors and threaded rod from the inner wear sleeve (4). Discard the inner wear sleeve and positioning ring (3). Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
Seat it in the end of the outer wear sleeve. 5. Perform the Installing the Charge Module procedure on page 6-4. Figure 6-9 Assembling the Inner/Outer Wear Sleeves 1. Inner wear sleeve 3. Outer wear sleeve 4. Spacing ring 2. Positioning ring Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
A dash (—) is used when the part number applies to all parts in the illustration. The number in the Part column is the Nordson Corporation part number. A series of dashes in this column (- - - - - -) means the part cannot be ordered separately.
Part Description Quantity Note — 1013922 MODULE, Tribomatic II, purge, packaged 1013886 S DIFFUSER SERVICE KIT, Tribomatic II, purge 183539 S MOUNT, VS2, in-line ball 1013959 S BODY SERVICE KIT, Tribomatic II 1013889 S S BODY, Tribomatic, purge 631230 S S RING, ground...
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Parts Figure 7-1 Spray Gun Parts Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
-in. tube x -in. NPTF 940224 S S O-RING, silicone, 1.000 x 1.125 x 0.063 in. 939247 S CLAMP, hose, snap-it 247006 S CLAMP, hose, 0.673−0.795-in. OD NS: Not Shown Figure 7-2 Diffuser Service Kit Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
S SCREW, flat head, slotted, M8 x 20, zinc 129592 KNOB, clamping, M6 x 12 NOTE A: The optional clamping knob replaces the set screw (item 8). Figure 7-3 In-Line Ball Mount Service Kit Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
NOTE A: These parts are available in the positioning and spacing ring service kit, part 631209. Refer to page 7-8. B: These parts are available in the inner/outer wear sleeve service kit, part 631208. Refer to page 7-8. Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
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Parts Figure 7-4 Charge Module Service Kit Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
See Figure 7-6. Item numbers are identical to those in Figure 7-4. Item Part Description Quantity Note — 631209 SERVICE KIT, positioning and spacing rings 631210 S RING, positioning 631220 S RING, spacing Figure 7-6 Positioning and Spacing Ring Service Kit Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
Section 8 Options Versa-Spray Nozzles Nordson Versa-Spray gun nozzles can be used on Tribomatic II automatic powder spray guns. They must be installed on one of the optional lance extensions listed in this section. For more information, contact your Nordson Corporation representative, or refer to the Optional Nozzles for Versa-Spray and Versa-Spray II Guns instruction sheet, part 1037936.
S SCREW, set, cup, M5 x 5, black 983527 S WASER, flat, 0.344 x 1.125 x 0.063 in. 133415 S KNOB, gun mount 981708 S SCREW, oval, slot, M8 x 20, black NS: Not Shown Figure 8-2 Shur-Lok Gun Mount Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
See Figure 8-3. This kit allows you to use old style Tribomatic gun holders with the Tribomatic II charge module. Cut the ground wire to length, crimp ring-tong terminals to the ends of the wire, and attach the wire to the ground clips.
S S DISTRIBUTOR, cone NOTE A: A Tivar deflector with no holes is available. Order part 133734. B: This part replaces the plug in the end of the outlet distributor. Figure 8-4 Lance Extensions Part 1014255A02 E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
BLUE POLYURETHANE, 6-mm OD 630597 BLUE PVC, 6-mm OD 630598 BLACK PVC, 6-mm OD NOTE A: Order in one-meter increments from Nordson Corporation, European Distribution Center. B: Order in one-foot increments from Nordson Corporation, Amherst, Ohio. Miscellaneous Options Part Description...
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