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Operating instructions and spare parts list Manual coating equipment OptiFlex 2 B 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 publication. Gema Switzerland 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.
Table of contents General safety regulations Safety symbols (pictograms) ................... 3 Conformity of use ....................8 Product-specific safety measures ................8 OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment ............ 8 About this manual General information ....................9 Product description Field of application ....................11 Utilization ....................11...
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General information ....................37 Spare parts list Ordering spare parts ..................... 39 OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment – Spare parts ........40 OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment – Spare parts ........41 OptiFlex 2 B – Pneumatic group ................42 2 •...
General safety regulations This chapter sets out the fundamental safety regulations that must be followed by the user and any third parties using OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment. These safety regulations must be read and understood in full before the OptiFlex 2 B is put into operation.
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Gema Switzerland General GmbH must be consulted prior to any use of the OptiFlex 2 B Manual Information coating equipment for purposes or substances beyond those stipulated in our guidelines.
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The use of other parts can lead to risk of injury. Only original Gema spare parts should be used! Repairs must only be carried out by specialists or by authorized Gema service centers. Unauthorized conversions and modifications can lead to injuries and damage to the equipment and invalidate the Gema Switzerland GmbH guarantee.
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Smoking and open flames are forbidden in the entire plant area! No work that could potentially produce sparks is allowed! No smoking or open flames 6 • General safety regulations OptiFlex 2 B...
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The operating personnel should hold the gun with bare hands. If gloves are worn, these must also conduct electricity. These general safety regulations must be read and understood in all cases prior to start-up! General safety regulations • 7 OptiFlex 2 B...
V 03/13 Conformity of use 1. The OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment is state of the art equipment that conforms to the recognized technical safety regulations and is designed for normal powder coating applications. 2. Any other use is considered non-compliant. The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages resulting from such use;...
General information This operating manual contains all important information required to work with the OptiFlex 2 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 03/13 Product description Field of application The OptiFlex 2 B (with powder box) manual coating equipment is exclusively intended for electrostatic coating using organic powders (For more on this please also review chapter "Technical Data"). Any other use is considered non-compliant. The manufacturer is not responsible for any incorrect use, and any associated risks are assumed by the user alone.
Technical data Connectable guns OptiFlex 2 B connectable OptiFlex 2 GM03 Warning: The OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment can only be used with the specified gun type! Powder output (guide values) General conditions for the OptiFlow Injector Powder type Epoxy/polyester Powder hose length (m) Powder hose Ø...
The total air consists of conveying air and supplementary air, in relation to the selected powder quantity (in %). As a result the total air volume is maintained constant. Factory OptiFlex 2 B Range setting Flow rate - fluidizing air - OptiFlex B 0-1.0 Nm³/h...
V 03/13 Pneumatic data OptiFlex 2 B Max. input pressure 10 bar Min. input pressure 6 bar Input pressure (Dynamic based on pressure 5.5 bar / 80 psi regulator setting) Max. water vapor content of the compressed 1.3 g/m³ Max. oil vapor content of the compressed air 0.1 mg/m³...
V 03/13 Design and function General view OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment - Structure 1 OptiFlex 2 CG09 control unit 10 Filter unit 2 OptiFlex 2 GM03 manual powder gun 11 Gun holder 3 OptiFlow injector 12 Hose holder...
Processing the powder directly from the original powder manufacturer's container The OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment allows for powder to be processed directly out of the original powder manufacturer's container. A titled vibrating floor has been included to ensure that the powder container empties itself completely.
Corresponding power and compressed air supply available Powder preparation and powder quality Set-up The OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment should always be set up vertically on a flat surface. WARNING: The manual coating equipment must not under any circumstances be set up near a heat source (such as an enameling furnace) or an electromagnetic source (such as a control cabinet).
V 03/13 Mounting instructions The OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment must be set up in accordance with the setup and connecting instructions (included with delivery). Manual coating equipment OptiFlex 2 B 18 • Start-up OptiFlex 2 B...
PowerClean module Fluidizing/suction unit Connection instructions - overview The OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment must be connected in accordance with the setup and connection instructions (Please also review the operating instructions for the OptiFlex 2 CG09 manual gun control unit).
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V 03/13 Note: The compressed air must be free of oil and water! 20 • Start-up OptiFlex 2 B...
The remainder of the start-up procedure for the OptiFlex 2 GM03 manual powder gun is explicitly described in the operating instructions for the OptiFlex 2 CG09 manual powder gun control unit (chapter "Initial start-up" and "Daily start-up")! Initial start-up • 21 OptiFlex 2 B...
(For more on this, please also see the operating instructions for the OptiFlex 2 CG09 manual gun control unit)! NOTE! The manual gun control unit always starts up to the last configured settings. 22 • Initial start-up OptiFlex 2 B...
- The manual equipment may only be operated in conjunction with a sufficiently powerful suction unit (such as Gema Classic Open booth). 1. Turn on the gun control unit with the ON key The displays illuminate and the control unit is ready for operation 2.
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A total air volume of 4 Nm³/h and a 50% powder share are recommended as the base values. 9. Adjust the powder output volume (e.g. according to the desired coating thickness) much powder little powder 24 • Initial start-up OptiFlex 2 B...
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- Ensure proper setting of fluidization 12. Point the gun into the booth (not at the object to be coated), press the gun trigger and visually check the powder output 13. Check whether everything is functioning correctly Initial start-up • 25 OptiFlex 2 B...
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- The operator controls the number and length of the PowerClean impulse by pressing the pistol trigger a manual second time After completion of the PowerClean procedure, the controller switches back to coating mode. 26 • Initial start-up OptiFlex 2 B...
V 03/13 Setting the background illumination 1. Press The display switches to the following level: Select the desired brightness Initial start-up • 27 OptiFlex 2 B...
When a color change takes place, the individual components of the manual coating equipment must be cleaned carefully. All powder particles of the former color must be removed during this process! The following describes an 'extreme' color change (light to dark). 28 • Initial start-up OptiFlex 2 B...
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V 03/13 Remove and clean the nozzle, purge gun using air Initial start-up • 29 OptiFlex 2 B...
If in disuse for several days 1. Separate from power mains 2. Clean the coating equipment (see the corresponding operating manual) 3. Turn off the compressed air main supply Initial start-up • 31 OptiFlex 2 B...
Cleaning and maintenance Note: Regular and conscientious maintenance increases the service life of the OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment and provides for a longer continuous coating quality! The parts, which are to be replaced during maintenance work, are available as spare parts. These parts will be found in the...
2. Remove the powder hose from the connection 3. Remove the spray nozzle from the gun and clean it 4. Blow out the gun from the connection in flow direction with compressed air 34 • Cleaning and maintenance OptiFlex 2 B...
1. Unscrew the filter glass on the filter unit 2. Loose the cap screw 3. Remove the complete filter element 4. Replace the filter element 5. Clean the filter glass on the inside and install it again Cleaning and maintenance • 35 OptiFlex 2 B...
Gun not connected Connect the gun dark, although the gun is triggered Gun plug, gun cable or Contact local Gema representative gun cable connection defective Remote control on Contact local Gema powder gun defective representative Troubleshooting • 37 OptiFlex 2 B...
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Vibrator not plugged in plug in Incorrect equipment Configure parameter P0 type configured (See operating instructions for the OptiFlex 2 CG09 manual gun control unit, Chapter "Initial Start-up – Setting Equipment Type") 38 • Troubleshooting OptiFlex 2 B...
Ø 8/6 mm, 8 mm outside diameter (o/d) / 6 mm inside diameter (i/d) WARNING! Only original 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 Gema guarantee conditions! Spare parts list •...
V 03/13 OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment – Spare parts CG09 gun control unit - complete (see corresponding operating manual) 1007 018 GM03 manual powder gun - complete (see corresponding user manual) 1008 070 IG06 injector - complete (see corresponding user manual) 1007 780 Pneumatic connection for conveying air - complete (incl.
V 03/13 OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment – Spare parts 12, 13 OptiFlex 2 B manual coating equipment – Spare parts Spare parts list • 41 OptiFlex 2 B...
V 03/13 OptiFlex 2 B – Pneumatic group Pneumatic group - complete 1007 120 Filter cartridge - 20 μm 1007 325 OptiFlex 2 B – Pneumatic group 42 • Spare parts list OptiFlex 2 B...
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V 03/13 Spare parts list • 43 OptiFlex 2 B...
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