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OperAting mAnuAl Airless, high-pressure sprAying system With surefire™ heAting system Models: 0138011 0138011 AP 0138013 0138013 AP 0138059 0138059 AP 0138060 0138060 AP 0117 • Form No. 0138966C...
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HELIX HELIX original operating manual Warning! Attention: Danger of injury by injection! Airless units develop extremely high spraying pressures. Never put your fingers, hands or any other parts of the body into the spray jet! Never point the spray gun at yourself, other persons or animals. Never use the spray gun without safety guard.
HELIX SaFetY regulationS SAfeTy regulATIoNS hAZArD: INjecTIoN INjury explANATIoN of SymBolS uSeD Attention: Danger of injury by injection! A high This manual contains information that must be read and pressure stream produced by this equipment can understood before using the equipment. When you come to pierce the skin and underlying tissues, leading to an area that has one of the following symbols, pay particular serious injury and possible amputation.
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HELIX SaFetY regulationS • Avoid all ignition sources such as static electricity sparks, hAZArD: BurN hAZArD electrical appliances, flames, pilot lights, hot objects, and sparks from connecting and disconnecting power cords or Certain components of the equipment are heated working light switches. and become hot during operation.
HELIX SaFetY regulationS ISocyANATe (ISo) coNDITIoNS Important Information Regarding Two- hAZArD: geNerAl Component Material. Read before using the This product can cause severe injury or property equipment. damage. preveNTIoN: ISocyANATe (ISo) coNDITIoNS • Follow all appropriate local, state, and national codes •...
Use ONLY the moisture-proof hoses specifically designed work, unplug the power plug from the outlet. for ISO that are supplied with your system. If new hoses need to be ordered, contact Titan Technical Service. Danger of short-circuits caused by water •...
HELIX general DeSCription geNerAl DeScrIpTIoN The Helix Plural Component System is a dual, high pressure SySTem coNfIgurATIoNS airless sprayer system that can be linked in order to spray multi- component fluids. The Plural Component System is available in the following configuration(s) which is based upon the number of heating elements, hose length, electrical phases and the required power cord (not supplied).
HELIX general DeSCription elecTrIcAl / geNerATor requIremeNTS It is recommended that the Helix System be used with a generator. This provides the flexibility with not having to use the public power grid. When connected to the public, low-voltage network, it is possible that an approval of the network operator is required.
HELIX SYStem DeSCription compoNeNT DeScrIpTIoN - WIThouT cIrculATIoN ITem DeScrIpTIoN fuNcTIoN Component Pump A In a two-component system, Component Pump A typically pumps the ISO or activator material. Component Pump B In a two-component system, Component Pump B typically pumps the resin material. Surefire™...
HELIX SYStem DeSCription compoNeNT DeScrIpTIoN - WITh cIrculATIoN This configuration is only possible with the purchase of circulation kit P/N 0138914, sold separately. The parts included in the kit are labeled with an asterisk (*). ITem DeScrIpTIoN fuNcTIoN Component Pump A In a two-component system, Component Pump A typically pumps the ISO or activator material.
HELIX Control panel coNTrol pANel The control panel contains all of the system controls that allow the sprayer to function properly, as well as being the main display panel that gives information about the system. Items 1 - 5 below are duplicated - one for each pump.
HELIX Control panel SurefIre™ heATer BlocK coNTrol SurefIre™ heATeD hoSe TemperATure coNTrol Refer to item 8 in section 4. The block heater control regulates the temperature of spray Refer to item 1 in section 4. The heated hose material as it passes through the heater block, temperature control maintains the temperature prior to it reaching the heated hoses.
HELIX Control panel compoNeNT pump preSSure coNTrol coNTrol DISplAyS Refer to item 2 in section 4. The following items Refer to item 2 in section 4. The graphic below control the pressure of the individual Component applies to both the Component Pump (A) and Pumps.
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HELIX Control panel meNu ScreeNS Several menu screens are available for the user to customize Status Screen* and monitor sprayer operation. They include Main Screen, STATUS = LINKED The Status Screen shows the link LINK-2 UNLINK-3 Ratio*, Status* Alarm Range*, Alarm Status*, Total Cycles*, Job status of the (A) pump and (B) pump.
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“Enter New Code Number” screen and the process will #3 to reset. Press #1 to scroll through the remaining menu repeat. screens. If you forget or misplace your security code, you can call Titan customer service for assistance. Service Time Screen SERVICE TIME...
HIGH MOTOR The High Motor Temperature screen TEMPERATURE appears when the temperature of the motor has risen too high. Take the sprayer to a Titan authorized service center for repair. high mechanical load HIGH MECHANICAL The High Mechanical Load screen...
HELIX Setup SeTup In order to prevent accidental startup, make sure the system’s power cord is not connected during setup, until instructed to do so. Make sure the air pressure supply is shut off while connecting any air hoses to the air supply. locATe The SySTem 1.
HELIX Setup 4. Attach the dual heated whip hose to the coupling block. coNNecT The SurefIre™ heATeD hoSeS a. Secure the “A” hose to the “A” side of the coupling block. b. Secure the “B” hose to the “B” side (or “R” side) of the coNNecT The heATeD hoSeS coupling block.
HELIX Setup coNNecT The elecTrIcAl corD Spray Gun The spray gun is grounded through the whip A 230V power cord is not included with the hose ground wire. Do not spray without using system. Make sure a grounded, 230V outlet is the whip hose.
HELIX operation operATIoN SeT TemperATure Prior to startup, make sure the generator has fuel. Running out of fuel will cause electrical fluctuations in the system that could result in Refer to section 4 to review temperature controls. Attention damage to the electrical components of the system.
HELIX operation SprAyINg Always close the manifold valves if the system is idle for more than 1 minute under heat and/or pressure. Failure to do so can cause a pressure Refer to the safety information in the beginning Attention imbalance which can then lead to a material of this manual for injury prevention guidelines.
HELIX Shutting Down ShuTTINg DoWN 7. Turn the ON/OFF switches for both Component Pumps to It is important to the system’s electrical reliability OFF. to maintain steady electrical voltage during 8. Switch the generator OFF. Allow generator dwell time, per shutdown.
HELIX troubleShooting TrouBleShooTINg compoNeNT pumpS problem cause Solution The unit will not run. The unit is not plugged in to a power source. Plug the power cord into a grounded, 230V outlet. Tripped breaker. Reset the breaker. The pressure is set too low (pressure control knob Turn the pressure control knob clockwise to set at minimum setting does not supply power to supply power to the unit and increase the...
HELIX troubleShooting SurefIre™ heATer BlocK / hoSe heATer coNTroller errorS problem cause Solution Alarm will not clear or Reset with Alarm latching is active Reset alarm when process is within range or keypad or digital input. Alarm set to incorrect output disable latching Alarm is set to incorrect source Set output to correct alarm source instance...
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HELIX troubleShooting Loop Open Error. Open Loop Setting of Open Loop Detect Time incorrect. Set correct Open Loop Detect Time for Detect is active and the process Setting of Open Loop Detect Deviation application. value did not deviate by a user- incorrect.
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HELIX troubleShooting Process does not control to set Controller not tuned correctly. Perform autotune or manually tune system. point. Process is unstable or never Control mode is incorrectly set. Set control mode appropriately (Open vs. reaches set point. Closed Loop). Control set point is incorrect.
HELIX ServiCing ServIcINg 8. Loosen and remove the four motor baffle screws (13). Before proceeding, follow the Pressure Relief Remove the motor baffle (14). Procedure outlined previously in this manual. 9. Loosen and remove the three motor mounting screws Additionally, follow all other warnings to reduce (15).
HELIX ServiCing replAcINg The geArS (fIg. 18) replAcINg The TrANSDucerS (fIg. 19/20) 1. Follow steps 1-10 in replacing the motor Assembly to 1. Disconnect the power cord. remove the motor and control panel. 2. Loosen the hex nut (fig. 19, item 1) in between the PRIME/ 2.
HELIX ServiCing replAcINg The prIme/SprAy vAlve 5. Loosen and remove the two PRIME/SPRAY knob manifold Perform the following procedure using PRIME/ screws (9). Be careful not to lose the flat or lock washers. SPRAY valve replacement kit P/N 800-915. 6. Pull the PRIME/SPRAY manifold (8), with tranducer assembly (10) still attached forward.
HELIX ServiCing INleT AND ouTleT vAlve Before proceeding, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure outlined previously in this manual. Additionally, follow all other warnings to reduce the risk of an injection injury, injury from moving parts or electric shock. Always unplug the sprayer before servicing! 1.
HELIX ServiCing pAcKINgS 1. Remove inlet valve housing in accordance with the steps in Section 9.5. 2. It is not necessary to remove the outlet valve. 3. Pull the lever on the underside of the sprayer toward the front of the sprayer. This will un-clamp the entire fluid section.
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HELIX ServiCing 16. Insert upper support ring (8) on top of the upper packing 27. Making sure that the bearing ring (Fig. 22, item 9) and O-rings (Fig. 22, items 7-8) are lubricated and in place, reassemble the inlet valve assembly and and thread it 17.
HELIX ServiCing elecTrIcAl SchemATIc (moDel 0138013 / 0138059) Wiring Notes (refer to next page) Black This end mounted to enclosure To contact (0522532) White To surge protector Green To relay (0522536) Blue To 2A breaker (0522068) Brown To hose heater From 0138501 (thermocouple) located in 0138270 (manifold) Ground stud on display...
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HELIX ServiCing Notes (refer to previous page) This end mounted to enclosure From switches From “c”, previous page From “d”, previous page From Emergency Stop (0522516) From “f”, previous page To controller (0138542) From “h”, previous page Ground stud on enclosure To “Y1”...
HELIX ServiCing elecTrIcAl SchemATIc (moDel 0138011 / 0138060) Wiring Notes (refer to next page) Black This end mounted to enclosure To contact (0138523) White To surge protector Green To power distributor block Blue To 2A breaker (0522068) Brown To hose heater From 0138501 (thermocouple) located in 0138270 (manifold) Ground stud on display...
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HELIX ServiCing Notes (refer to previous page) Notes (refer to previous page) Notes (refer to previous page) This end mounted to enclosure From “d”, previous page To controller (0138542) From switches From Emergency Stop (0522516) From “h”, previous page From “c”, previous page From “f”, previous page Ground stud on enclosure To “Y1”...
SpAre pArTS DIAgrAm HELIX heATer BlocK ASSemBly...
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HELIX helix A / B helix A / B Description helix A / B helix A / B Description 0138011 0138013 0138011 0138013 0138060 0138059 0138060 0138059 pos. pos. ------- ------- Display assembly 0522068 0522068 Circuit breaker, 2 A 9805436 9805436 Set screw 704-211A...
HELIX warrantY WArrANTy Titan Tool, Inc., (“Titan”) warrants that at the time of delivery to the original purchaser for use (“End User”), the equipment covered by this warranty is free from defects in material and workmanship. SySTem WArrANTy: Two year (24 months) manufacturer’s Defects: With the exception of any special, limited, or extended warranty published by Titan, Titan’s obligation under this warranty is limited...
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