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SERVICE MANUAL AH-16-02.1 AUGUST - 2017 ® APPLICATORS By Ransburg FOR DIRECT CHARGE WATER BASED APPLICATORS MODEL: 80520 RFXw IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, carefully read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, starting on page 1, and all instructions in this manual. Keep this Service Manual for future reference.
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RansFlex Applicators - MANUAL CHANGES NOTE: This manual has been changed from revision AH-16-02 to revision AH-16-02.1. Reasons for this change are noted under “Manual Change Summary” on page 59 of this manual. AH-16-02.1...
RansFlex Applicators - CONTENTS CONTENTS PAGE SAFETY: Safety Precautions ............................1 Hazards / Safeguards ............................2 ATEX/FM REQUIREMENTS: 6-11 European ATEX Directive ..........................6 RansFlex RFXw - Water Base Only ......................8 INTRODUCTION: 12-15 General Description ............................12 RansFlex New Features ..........................12 Specifications ...............................13 RansFlex Water Base Direct Charge Applicator ....................14 Typical Installation ............................15...
electrostatic coating system, read and understand all Safety Section in this manual and the Ransburg of the technical and safety literature for your Ransburg safety literature therein identified. products. This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This This manual MUST be read and thoroughly ...
RansFlex Applicators - SAFETY HAZARD SAFEGUARDS AREA Tells what the hazard is. Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells where hazards may occur. Spray Area Fire Hazard Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the spray area and tested periodically. Improper or inadequate Spray areas must be kept clean to prevent the operation and maintenance...
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RansFlex Applicators - SAFETY HAZARD SAFEGUARDS AREA Tells what the hazard is. Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells where hazards may occur. Explosion Hazard Spray Area Improper or inadequate Electrostatic arcing must be prevented. Safe sparking operation and maintenance distance must be maintained between the parts being procedures will cause a fire coated and the applicator.
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RansFlex Applicators - SAFETY HAZARD SAFEGUARDS AREA Tells what the hazard is. Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells where hazards may occur. Spray Area / Electrical Discharge High Voltage Parts being sprayed and operators in the spray area There is a high voltage device Equipment that can induce an electrical must be properly grounded.
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RansFlex Applicators - SAFETY HAZARD SAFEGUARDS AREA Tells what the hazard is. Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells where hazards may occur. Electrical Discharge Electrical Equipment Unless specifically approved for use in hazardous High voltage equipment is locations, the power supply, control cabinet, and all utilized in the process.
RansFlex Applicators - ATEX/FM EUROPEAN ATEX DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU The following instructions apply to equipment 8. The certification of this equipment relies upon covered by certificate number Sira 14ATEX 5343: the following materials used in its construction: 1. The equipment may be used with flammable If the equipment is likely to come into contact with gases and vapors with apparatus groups II and aggressive substances, then it is the responsibility...
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RansFlex Applicators - ATEX/FM ATEX REQUIREMENTS Atex Requirements **EN 50 059: 1991 Definition of non-flammable spraying material This product provides an direct charge to water The material applied by means of electrostatic based materials that will improve the transfer hand held spraying equipment and which cannot efficiency over non-electrostatic products.
RansFlex Applicators - ATEX/FM RANSFLEX RFXw - WATER BASE ONLY 80520 - ABC0EF Base Optional Model No. Designations (Ordering Information Only) CONFIGURATION DWG. 80521-00 REV. A Return To Contents AH-16-02.1...
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RansFlex Applicators - ATEX/FM “T” (Pressure Reducer) “R” (Air Cap) “S” (Fluid Nozzle) ATOMIZATION - TABLE OF “A” DASHES “S” “T” “A” Dash No. “A” Description “R” V SERIES 1.2mm 80265-00 80264-12 79809-00 V SERIES 1.4mm 80265-00 80264-14 79809-00 V SERIES 1.8mm 80265-00 80264-18 79809-00...
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RansFlex Applicators - ATEX/FM AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Part No. Description For Use With Nozzle Color 80264-07 V SERIES 0.7mm 80265-00 Black 80264-10 V SERIES 1.0mm 80265-00 Black 80239-07 T SERIES 0.7mm 80240-00 Black 80239-10 T SERIES 1.0mm 80240-00 Black RANSFLEX ULTRA FLEXIBLE AIR HOSE Length Part No.
RansFlex Applicators - INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION RANSFLEX NEW FEATURES The RansFlex is an air atomizing applicator powered • Light weight and easy to maneuver. only by a pressurized air source. Pressurized air creates • Ergonomic handle design to reduce rotation of a turbine generator that powers a cascade.
RansFlex Applicators - INTRODUCTION Figure 1: RansFlex Water Base Direct Charge Electrostatic Spray Applicator 80520 RANSFLEX WATER BASE DIRECT CHARGE ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY APPLICATOR 80520 Description Description Exhaust Air Hose Needle/Electrode Waterborne Fluid Hose Barrel Voltage On/Off Switch Handle Trigger Fan Adjustment Compensation Valve Fluid Adjustment Air Cap / Fluid Nozzle...
(RH) of the air should be 5%. ordinances as well as NFPA, OSHA, and all related country safety codes prior to installing, 2. Ransburg recommends that a fluid filter be installed operating, and/or servicing this equipment. at the output of the fluid supply (pressure pot, pump, circulating system, etc.).
RansFlex Applicators - INSTALLATION 2. All objects inside spray area must be grounded - • Air regulations for pots or pumps should be mounted reference EN 50 176 and/or NFPA-33. Resistance remotely outside the fence or cage area to facilitate to earth ground must be less than 1 meg Ohm.
RansFlex Applicators - INSTALLATION 3. Connect air. OR... 4. Trigger applicator with fluid off. Look for leaks in any connections. 5. Activate fluid, check for leaks with solvent flush if required. Return To Contents AH-16-02.1...
RansFlex Applicators - OPERATION OPERATION APPLICATOR OPERATION W A R N I N G 1. Set fluid pressure using flow regulator, insure The bucket or area sprayed into must be voltage is discharged from system. grounded to true earth ground. 6.9 bar (100psig) Max 1 - Fluid Supply 2 - Flow Regulator...
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RansFlex Applicators - OPERATION Adjust air pressure. Position air cap to achieve pattern direction. 8. Actuate applicator (with voltage off) to spray test pattern. 9. As a guide, the tables below show a pressure at the wall to give 2.7 bar (40 psig) dynamic at the handle of the applicator with different hose lengths.
RansFlex Applicators - OPERATION W A R N I N G The solvent supply must be interlocked with the applicator supply air. 2. Disconnect air to applicator. 15. Adjust compensation valve with small driver. NOTE The compensation valve adjustment is used to adjust fan and atomization pressure at the OR...
The following charts show the nozzles and air caps available for the RansFlex. CAUTION Nozzles from previous Ransburg design are not compatable with the RansFlex design. Air cap part Use of these nozzles could cause equipment number malfunction and possible damage.
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RansFlex Applicators - OPERATION V-65 AIR CAP 80265-00 Static Pressure at Wall Dynamic Pressure at Wall 79727-XX Length psig psig 30 m 20 m 15 m 10 m To identify the nozzle, each is engraved with the air cap it must be paired up with. NOZZLE SELECTION 80265-00 / 80264-XX Nozzle Part Number For Use With Air Cap P/N...
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RansFlex Applicators - OPERATION 80231-00 / 80230-XX C SERIES Nozzle Part Number For Use With Air Cap P/N Color Nozzle Opening 80230-12 80231-00 1.2 mm 80230-14 80231-00 Grey 1.4 mm 80230-18 80231-00 Green 1.8 mm 80240-00 / 80239-XX T SERIES Nozzle Part Number For Use With Air Cap P/N Color...
(i.e. high flash Naphtha). If there are any questions as to what solvents are DO NOT operate a faulty applicator! best for cleaning , contact your local Ransburg distributor and/or your paint supplier. When using cleaning solvent, standard health and safety precautions should apply.
RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION Nozzles from previous Ransburg design NEVER remove the fluid nozzle assembly are not compatable with the RansFlex design. while paint is in the applicator or paint may enter Use of these nozzles could cause equipment into the air passages.
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RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE • Check that atomizer assembly is clean and undamaged. NOTE Standard electrode is "snap back" spray wire electrode. • Straighten the applicator electrode if necessary. • Clean the fluid filter, if used. Bi-Yearly • Check air hose resistance. If resistance is greater than .5 MW the hose should be replaced.
RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE 2. Clean and replace as necessary. 2. Insert O-ring, replace as required. 3. Install in reverse order. 3. Install fluid nozzle using 80353-00 wrench. Tighten till nozzle seats on O-ring and then 1/8 additional turn. Fluid Nozzle Removal W A R N I N G ...
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RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE 2. Remove fluid tube. 2. Carefully disconnect harness by pulling connec- tor on both sides by hand and rocking it side to side to remove. 3. Remove barrel screws. 4. Pull barrel away. 3. Replace cascade as necessary. 4.
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RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE Packing Removal/Replace 5. Remove all parts, clean with non-polar solvent. Inspect for any discolored areas. Replace parts as required. 1. Remove barrel from handle. 2. Use 80353-00 wrench to remove nut. 6. Prior to installation apply dielectric grease inside packing tube, completely full.
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RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE Re-Install Needle Shaft Into Barrel 10. Install Bellville washers in sequence shown. 1. Install needle shaft into barrel with die-electric grease. 11. Install rear nut. Install jam nuts finger tight. 2. Tighten packing using wrench. Pull back and forth on the needle shaft till a slight amount of drag is felt.
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RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE Re-Install Barrel Rear Cover/Motor Module Repair 1. Install barrel over cascade. 1. Loosen cover screw with 3mm driver. 2. Tighten barrel screws. 2. Remove fan air cartridge with 10mm wrench. 3. Re-install fluid tube. 3. Remove rear cover and cartridge with 15mm wrench.
RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE Motor Removal 4. Remove porting block. 1. Remove light pipe. NOTE Block must be pulled out with fingers rocking 2. Remove screw and retainer. the part side to side while pulling. NOTE Only remove fluid valve cartridge if parts are being changed.
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RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE 4. Install screw and retainer. Re-assembly 1. Install porting block on motor. Align screw heads into porting recess. 2. Align motor slots with 3 tab arms. NOTE NOTE There is only one way to install the motor. ...
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RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE 9. Tighten cover screw. 6. Install gasket and re-connect motor connector to handle harness connector. NOTE This gasket should be replaced each time the rear cover is dis-assembled. Air Valve Remove/Replace 1. Remove trigger. 2. Remove rear cover assembly. 7.
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RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE 2. Remove air fitting. 5. Insert air valve and spring. 3. Remove bracket, gasket and o-ring and 6. Tighten packing nut till light drag is felt on the shaft hose assembly. while moving it back and forth. 7.
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RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE 5. Re-install hose components. 6. Install gasket, o-ring and bracket. Hose Cut Dimensions If the water base hose is serviced for any reason, the cut dimensions are shown below. 610mm Min. 101.6mm (24” Min.) (4.00”) 12.7mm 57.1mm (1/2”) (2.25”)
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RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE Gun Wrench Functions 3. Air fitting. 80353-00 1. Adjust packings. 4. Remove rear cartridge. 2. Remove nozzles For C & T Series For V Series Return To Contents AH-16-02.1...
RansFlex Applicators - MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE General Problem Possible Cause Solution ELECTRICAL On-Off lever in wrong position Ensure the On/Off lever is in the On position. No kV Low pressure Ensure 2.8 bar (40 psig) at the applicator handle with applicator triggered. No ground connection Ensure the applicator air hose is properly grounded to the earth ground.
RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION PARTS IDENTIFICATION RANSFLEX RFXw - DIRECT CHARGE WATER BASE 80520 - ABC0EF Base Optional Model No. Designations ATOMIZATION - TABLE OF “A” DASHES “1” “2” “3” / Color “A” Dash No. “A” Description V SERIES 1.2mm 80265-00 80264-12 79809-00 / YELLOW...
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION FLUID CONTROL - TABLE OF “B” DASHES “B” Dash No. “B” Description “4” ADJUSTABLE FLUID 80262-00 NON-ADJUSTABLE FLUID 80262-01 TRIGGER - TABLE OF “C” DASHES “C” Dash No. “C” Description “5” 2 FINGER TRIGGER 80211-00 4 FINGER TRIGGER 80386-00 2 FINGER SMALL PROFILE...
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION Retaining Ring 80377-00 RETAINING RING 80377-00 Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80377-00 NUT, RETAINING & O-RING ASSEMBLY (CONTAINS ALL PARTS) LSOR0005-17 O-RING, ENCAPSULATED Return To Contents AH-16-02.1...
RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION HANDLE COMPONENTS FOR ALL MODELS Return To Contents AH-16-02.1...
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION HANDLE COMPONENTS Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80375-00 INCLUDES HANDLE (80305-00) AND REAR COVER WITH MOTOR (80378-00) ASSEMBLY (ADJUSTABLE FLUID CONTROL) 80375-01 INCLUDES HANDLE (80305-01) AND REAR COVER WITH MOTOR (80378-00) ASSEMBLY (NON-ADJUSTABLE FLUID CONTROL) 80245-00 GASKET, BARREL 80500-XX...
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION Handle with Rear Cover with Motor 80375-00/01 HANDLE WITH REAR COVER W/MOTOR 80375-00/01 Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80305-00 ASSEMBLY, HANDLE 80244-00 ASSEMBLY, VALVE, AIR 80533-00 SPRING, AIR VALVE 80262-00 ASSEMBLY, VALVE, ADJUSTABLE FLUID CONTROL 80262-01 ASSEMBLY, VALVE, NON-ADJUSTABLE FLUID CONTROL 80273-00...
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION Handle Assembly 80305-00 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 80305-00 Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 80305-00 ASSEMBLY, HANDLE INCLUDES ALL PARTS BELOW, MOTOR CONTROL BOARD AND HARNESSES 80274-00 SCREW, BARREL-HANDLE 80229-00 NUT, RETAINING, AIR VALVE 10051-05 CUP SEAL, SPRING LOADED Rear Cartridge Assembly 80262-00 (Adjustable Fluid Control) REAR CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY 80262-00 Qty.
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION Rear Cartridge Assembly 80262-01 (Non-Adjustable Fluid Control) REAR CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY 80262-01 Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80262-01 ASSEMBLY, FLUID CARTRIDGE (NON-ADJUSTABLE) 79001-08 O-RING, SOLVENT PROOF 80273-00 Fan Air Cartridge 80273-00 FAN AIR CARTRIDGE Qty. Item No.
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION 80378-00 Rear Cover with Motor Assembly 80378-00 REAR COVER WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80378-00 COVER, REAR ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES ALL PARTS BELOW) 80213-00 PIPE, LIGHT 80255-00 ASSEMBLY, MOTOR 79775-00 BLOCK, PORTING 7554-61 O-RING, SOLVENT RESISTANT 80275-00...
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION 80255-00 Motor Assembly 80255-00 MOTOR ASSEMBLY Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80255-00 ASSEMBLY, MOTOR (INCLUDES ALL PARTS BELOW) 80217-00 COVER SUPPORT, MOTOR 79796-00 SCREW, MOTOR Return To Contents AH-16-02.1...
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION 80254-00 Rear Cover Assembly 80254-00 REAR COVER ASSEMBLY Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80254-00 COVER, REAR (CONTAINS PARTS BELOW) 80274-00 M4 X .7 SHCS Return To Contents AH-16-02.1...
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION Water Base Hose Assemblies WATER BASE HOSE ASSEMBLIES 80500-XX, 80501-XX Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 80498-10 3/16” ID HOSE 80498-15 3/16” ID HOSE 80499-10 1/4” ID HOSE 80499-15 1/4” ID HOSE 10553-05 NUT, SPECIAL 3587-02 NUT, NYLO-SEAL, TUBE FITTING 72310-00...
RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH RX OR RFX 79862-02 3mm Hex Driver 80353-00 Gun Wrench LSCH0009 Grease 80395-00 ACCESSORIES Description Part # 27141-081 Wrap, Spiral 59972-00 Pack of 4 LSCH0009 Grease 76102-00 Applicator Mounting Bracket 76652-01 HV Probe 76652-02 Spayability and SCI Paint Test Meter 76652-03...
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RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION SPARE PARTS KITS Description Part # 79001-07-K3 Fluid inlet o-ring of barrels 80264-XX-K3 V Series nozzles in kits of 3 (XX = 12, 14 or 18) 80464-XX-K3 V Series high wear nozzles in kits of 3 (XX = 14, 18) 80230-XX-K3 C Series nozzles in kits of 3 (XX = 12, 14 or 18) 80239-XX-K3...
RansFlex Applicators - PARTS IDENTIFICATION RANSFLEX RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS (Quantities Per Applicator) Part # Description 80264-XX Nozzle, Fluid V Series (See page 42) 80264-XX-K3 Nozzle, Fluid V Series (See page 42) (Kit of 3) 80230-XX Nozzle, Fluid C Series (See page 42) 80230-XX-K3 Nozzle, Fluid C Series (See page 42) (Kit of 3) 80239-XX...
EXCLUSIONS: under normal operating conditions. Normal wear items are excluded. If, in Ransburg’s opinion the warranty item in question, or other items damaged by this part was improperly THE USE OF OTHER THAN RANSBURG APPROVED installed, operated or maintained, Ransburg will assume PARTS, VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
RansFlex Applicators - MANUAL CHANGES MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY AH-16-02.1 replaces Service Manual AH-16-02 with the following changes: Update revision number ......................All Pages Add text to “ATEX REQUIREMENTS” ..................... 7 Replace second label ..........................7 Return To Contents AH-16-02.1...