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Summary of Contents for ITW Gema OptiFlex B
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Operating instructions and spare parts list OptiFlex Manual coating equipment Translation of the original operating instructions...
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To the best of our knowledge and belief, the information contained in this publication was correct and valid on the date of issue. ITW Gema GmbH makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this publication, and reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its content without prior notice.
General information ....................11 Function description Field of application ....................13 Typical characteristics ................... 13 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment ..............14 Structure ....................14 OptiStar control unit ................. 14 OptiFlow injector ..................15 ...
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Spare parts list Ordering spare parts ..................... 31 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment - spare parts list ........32 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment - spare parts list ........33 OptiFlex B - fluidizing/suction unit ................ 34 ...
General safety regulations This chapter sets out the fundamental safety regulations that must be fol- lowed by the user and third parties using the OptiFlex B manual coating equipment. These safety regulations must be read and understood before the OptiF- lex B manual coating equipment is used.
4. Start-up (i.e. the execution of a particular operation) is forbidden until it has been established that the OptiFlex B manual coating equipment has been set up and wired according to the guidelines for machinery (98/37 EG). EN 60204-1 (machine safety) must al- so be observed.
Individual safety regulations for the operating firm and/or operating personnel 1. Any operating method which will negatively influence the tech- nical safety of the powder spraying equipment is to be avoided. General safety regulations 5 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
Charging of objects must be avoided - see "Earthing". Grounding/Earthing All electricity conducting parts and machinery found in the workplace (ac- cording to DIN VDE 0745, part 102) must be earthed 1.5 meters either 6 General safety regulations OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
Repairs must only be carried out by specialists or in ITW-Gema work- shops. Unauthorized conversions and modifications may lead to injury or damage to machinery. The ITW Gema GmbH guarantee would no longer be valid. Safety requirements for electrostatic powder coating 1.
If the UEG is not known then a value of 10 g/m³ should be used. A summary of the rules and regulations The following is a list of relevant rules and regulations which are to be observed: 8 General safety regulations OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
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Supplementary definitions for stationary electrical spray- ing equipment DIN VDE 0147 Setting up stationary electrostatic spraying equipment part 1 Setting up electrical equipment in locations in areas with DIN VDE 0165 danger of explosion General safety regulations 9 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
(input and exhaust air) It must be observed, that all components are grounded ac- cording to the local regulations, before start-up 10 General safety regulations OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
General information This operating manual contains all important information which you re- quire for the working with the OptiFlex B manual coating equipment. It will safely guide you through the start-up process and give you references and tips for the optimal use of your new powder coating system.
V 05/10 Function description Field of application The OptiFlex B manual coating equipment (with powder box) is built ex- clusively for electrostatic coating with organic powders. Any other use is considered as non-conform. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from this;...
V 05/10 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment Structure OptiFlex B manual coating equipment - structure OptiStar control unit Filter unit OptiSelect manual powder gun Gun holder OptiFlow injector Hose holder Frame with hand rail Hose connections Fluidizing/suction unit Shelf Vibrating base...
(see therefore the OptiSelect manual powder gun user manual) Pneumatic hoses for conveying air (red), supplementary air (black) and fluidizing air (black) Additional supply for OptiFlex B-2 An additional OptiStar control unit, complete with gun holder, special powder supply cable and connecting ma- terial...
V 05/10 Technical data OptiFlex B manual coating equipment Electrical data OptiFlex B manual coating equipment 230-240 VAC Nominal input voltage (110-120 VAC) Frequency 50/60 Hz Input value 150 VA Nominal output voltage (to the gun) max. 12 V Nominal output current (to the gun) max.
V 05/10 Attention: The OptiFlex B manual coating equipment may be used only with the specified gun types! Dimensions OptiFlex B manual coating equipment Width 690 mm Depth 800 mm Height 1135 mm Weight 58 kg 18 Technical data...
9. Connect the mains cable to the 2.1 Power IN plug and tigh- ten with provided screw Note: If no vibration motor is connected, the 2.2 Aux output is to be locked tightly with the provided protection cap! Start-up and operation 19 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
1. Press the power switch ON. The displays illuminate and the control unit is ready for operation Note: The further start-up procedure for the OptiFlex B manual coating equipment gun is explicitly described in the OptiStar CG07control unit operating instructions (chapter "Initial start-up" and "Daily start-up")!
OptiSelect manual powder gun) 4. Clean the injector (see therefore the user manual of the OptiFlow injector) 5. Prepare the manual coating equipment with new powder for start-up Color change 21 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
2. Point the gun into the booth 3. Blow through the hose manually with a compressed air gun 4. Fit the powder hose again to the hose connection on the injector Maintenance and cleaning 23 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
6. Blow through the gun with compressed air again 7. Clean the powder hose 8. Reassemble the gun and connect it Note: See therefore the user manual of the OptiSelect manual powder gun! 24 Maintenance and cleaning OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
V 05/10 Maintenance and cleaning of the filter unit The filter unit on the OptiFlex B manual coating equipment measures and cleans the compressed air. Here, the main compressed air connection of the equipment is located. Replacing the filter element Procedure: 1.
(application key) though the gun trigger High voltage cascade Send in the gun for re- is operated and the defective pair gun sprays powder Objects are not properly Check the grounding grounded Troubleshooting guide 27 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
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Fluidizing not running (see above) No conveying air: Reducing valve defec- Replace the reducing tive valve Solenoid valve defective Replace the solenoid valve Control circuit board de- Send in for repair fective 28 Troubleshooting guide OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
V 05/10 Pneumatic diagram - OptiFlex B Supplementary air Zusatzluft OptiStar CG07 Conveying air Foerderluft Fluidizing air Fluidluft Adjust to 5,5 bar Auf 5.5 bar einstellen bei by 6 Nm³/h air Luftverbrauch 6 Nm 3 /h consumption Fluidizing/suction unit Fluid-/Ansaug-Einheit...
WARNING! Only original ITW-Gema spare parts should be used, because the explosion protection will also be preserved that way. The use of spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the ITW Gema guarantee conditions! Spare parts list 31 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment...
V 05/10 OptiFlex B manual coating equipment - spare parts list Filter unit - complete (see corresponding spare parts list) Snap ring - A-25 237 094 * Please indicate length OptiFlex B manual coating equipment - spare parts list Spare parts list 33...
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