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Pro Rider Gel Coater
Operations Manual
Rev. 08/2016

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  • Page 1 Pro Rider Gel Coater Operations Manual Rev. 08/2016...
  • Page 2 Pro Rider Operations Manual CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS and MANUFACTURING 10535 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932 · USA · Tel: +1 (865) 686-5670 TECHNOLOGY CENTER and MANUFACTURING 1862 Ives Ave. * Kent, WA 98032 * Tel 253-854-2660 * Fax 253-854-1666 E-mail: info@mvpind.com ·...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Table of Contents SECTION: Page TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE SAFETY & WARNINGS INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED PRIMING the UNIT DAILY START-UP & SHUT-DOWN TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE AIR LOCK IN THE CATALYST PUMP PUMP REPAIR PROCEDURES CATALYST PUMP REPAIR PROCEDURES GEL COAT GUN REPAIR PROCEDURES PARTS DRAWINGS REVISION INFORMATION...

  • Page 4: Terms & Conditions Of Sale

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Terms & Conditions of Sale: GSSC, Inc.’s Terms & Conditions of Sale (“Terms & Conditions”) 588284v4 1. ACCEPTANCE: Acceptance of any purchase order from a customer or potential customer (“Buyer”) is subject to credit approval by GSSC, Inc. (“Seller”), acceptance of the purchase order by Seller and, when applicable, any manufacturer, vendor, or other third party that provides goods to Seller for resale to Buyer (“Vendor”).
  • Page 5 Pro Rider Operations Manual 15. WARRANTIES: (a) SELLER’S WARRANTIES: Seller warrants that all Goods sold shall mechanically operate as specified and shall be free from faults in respect to materials and workmanship for a period of: (i) for parts, twelve (12) months from the date of invoice, and (ii) for systems, twelve (12) months from start- up, or, if earlier, eighteen (18) months from the date of the bill of lading.

  • Page 6: Safety & Warnings

    Pro Rider Operations Manual SAFETY & WARNING INFORMATION: OPERATING YOUR POLYESTER SYSTEM SAFELY 1. Introduction Any tool, if used improperly, can be dangerous. Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those using the tool. In like manner, safe operation of polyester processes is the responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equipment.
  • Page 7 Pro Rider Operations Manual Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment recommended: Fire Extinguisher – code ABC, rating number 4a60bc. Extinguishing Media – Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Water Fog. Copies of the above bulletins are available, at a nominal charge from: National Fire Protection Association 470 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02210...
  • Page 8 Pro Rider Operations Manual 2.2 Catalyst (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) MEKP is among the more hazardous materials found in commercial channels. The safe handling of the “unstable (reactive)” chemicals presents a definite challenge to the plastics industry. The highly reactive property which makes MEKP valuable to the plastics industry in producing the curing reaction of polyester resins also produces the hazards which require great care and caution in its storage, transportation, handling, processing and disposal.
  • Page 9 Pro Rider Operations Manual C. Prevent contamination of MEKP with other materials, including polyester over spray and sandings, polymerization accelerators and promoters, brass, aluminum and non-stainless steels. D. Never add MEKP to anything that is hot, since explosive decomposition may result. E.
  • Page 10 Pro Rider Operations Manual When all three elements are present, the result can be an extremely violent explosion. The reaction can be sustained with very little aluminum or galvanized metal; any amount of aluminum is too much. A. The reaction is unpredictable. Prior use of an HHC solvent without incident (corrosion or explosion) does NOT mean that such use is safe.
  • Page 11 Pro Rider Operations Manual G. Adequate ventilation (as covered in OSHA Section 1910.94 and NFPA No.91) is important wherever solvents are stored or used, to minimize, confine and exhaust the solvent vapors. H. Solvents should be handled in accordance with OSHA Section 1910.106 and 1910.107. 2.4 Catalyst Diluents Magnum Venus Products spray-up and gel-coat systems currently produced are designed so that catalyst diluents are not required.
  • Page 12 Pro Rider Operations Manual 2.7 Toxicity of Chemicals A. Magnum Venus Products recommends that you consult OSHA Sections 1910.94, 1910.106, 1910.107 and NFPA No.33, Chapter 14, and NFPA No.91. B. Contact your chemical supplier(s) and determine the toxicity of the various chemicals used as well as the best methods to prevent injury, irritation and danger to personnel.
  • Page 13 Pro Rider Operations Manual 3.0 Equipment Safety WARNING Magnum Venus Products suggests that personal safety equipment such as EYE GOGGLES, GLOVES, EAR PROTECTION, and RESPIRATORS be worn when servicing or operating this equipment. Ear protection should be worn when operating a fiberglass chopper to protect against hearing loss since noise levels can be as high as 116 dB (decibels).
  • Page 14 Pro Rider Operations Manual 3.2 Grounding Grounding an object means providing an adequate path for the flow of the electrical charge from the object to the ground. An adequate path is one that permits charge to flow from the object fast enough that it will not accumulate to the extent that a spark can be formed.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Please read the manual carefully. Follow the steps in the order given, otherwise you may damage the equipment or injure yourself. Major Components: The Pro Rider Gel Coater consists of the following major components:  Resin Pump Fluid section and Air Motor ...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Throughout this manual, directions are given for lubricating various parts of the Pro Pump. There are three types of lubricant used:  If the part contacts resin, use MVP Red Grease (6706-2-1). ®  If the part is located where it will contact air, use Lubriplate (08465).
  • Page 17 Pro Rider Operations Manual Installation and Setup: Unpack unit & components – report any damaged or missing items Assemble unit – mount Pump to the cart, install Catalyst Pump onto the Slave Arms Install Catalyst Jug into the Catalyst jug bracket Connect the Relief Valve tube to the top port in the Catalyst Jug.

  • Page 18: Priming The Unit

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Priming the Unit: Priming Gel Coat to Gun: NOTE: The resin pump was tested using oil. It may require up to 1/2 gallon (1 – 2 liters) of gel coat to be run through the unit to purge any remaining oil from the system.
  • Page 19 Pro Rider Operations Manual Priming Catalyst to Gun: Remove the catalyst tip and spray tip from the front of the gun. Tighten the catalyst packing nut – 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn to snug packing. Fill the catalyst jug ¾ full, purge the air out of the catalyst feed line by slightly tilting the catalyst jug toward the outlet fitting.

  • Page 20: Daily Start-Up & Shut-Down

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Daily Start-up & Shut-down: Daily Start-Up: Check all hoses for damage. Check all material supplies and fill or replace as needed. Open main inlet air valve on the manifold. Check pump pressure: if adjustment is needed, remove the pin from the slave arms &...

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Trouble Shooting Guide: The most common problems with the equipment are diagnosed by analyzing the cured part. NOTE: Many problems are the direct result of a failure to maintain the equipment. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Slow cure during upstroke S.S.
  • Page 22 Pro Rider Operations Manual PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Air lock in catalyst pump. Remove air lock. See Appendix: Air Lock in the Catalyst Pump. Catalyst pump piston seal Replace piston seal. During worn or damaged reassembly, be sure spring in seal faces top of pump Catalyst pump outlet body Replace catalyst pump outlet damaged.
  • Page 23 Pro Rider Operations Manual PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Resin hose plugged. Flush hose with solvent. If material is hard, replace hose. Danger: To prevent injury, always relieve fluid pressure before attempting to remove components. Pick-up wand assembly Tighten assembly fittings. leaking. Resin filter clogged.
  • Page 24 Pro Rider Operations Manual PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Pump dives on down stroke Foot valve, spring retainer, or Clean or replace foot valve, foot valve ball damaged or spring retainer and foot valve dirty. ball. Be sure to lubricate ball thoroughly with Red Grease. See Chapter 6: Pro Pump.
  • Page 25 Pro Rider Operations Manual PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Fitting or nipple damaged. Replace damaged parts. Danger: To prevent injury, always relieve fluid pressure before attempting to remove components. Crimped hose. If the hose has been sharply bent, the plastic liner may be Danger: To prevent injury, ruptured.
  • Page 26 Pro Rider Operations Manual Basic Troubleshooting for AT Guns: Problem Possible Cause(s) Recommended Solution O-ring material worn or cut. Air leaking from exhaust O-rings on catalyst piston worn port on back handle while or cut. Replace O-rings. trigger is OFF position. O-rings on trigger valve worn or cut.
  • Page 27 Pro Rider Operations Manual Loose diffuser seat. Adjust until snug. Then turn 1/4 to 1/2 turn more. Don’t over Material is leaking from tighten. weep hole on material side of gun. Worn needle packing Replace packing and adjust as indicated above. Rev.

  • Page 28: Air Lock In The Catalyst Pump

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Catalyst Pump - Air Lock: DANGER: Fluids under High Pressure. Before performing any service and repair on this equipment, be sure to relieve air and fluid pressure. DANGER: Always wear appropriate eye protection when working with this equipment. WARNING: When removing hoses, place a rag over the hose before loosening it.
  • Page 29 Pro Rider Operations Manual Optional Process: The air bubble can be quickly removed if the PRO-RECIRC option is installed on this equipment. Simply open the recirculation valve and hand prime catalyst back to the catalyst jug until there is a bubble free flow, then return the recirculation valve back to flow out the gun.

  • Page 30: Pump Repair Procedures

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Pump Repair Procedures: The Pro Rider Gel Coat system uses the VPRO-45220-NPR Pump assembly – for repair and maintenance instructions reference the manual “VPRO-45220 Series Pump Manual”. Rev. 08/2016 Page | 30...

  • Page 31: Catalyst Pump Repair Procedures

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Catalyst Pump Repair: The Pro Rider Gel Coat system uses the PCP-2000-RV-PR Catalyst Pump assembly – for repair and maintenance instructions reference the manual “PCP-2000 Catalyst Pump Manual - Low Range”. Rev. 08/2016 Page | 31...

  • Page 32: Gel Coat Gun Repair Procedures

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Gel Coat Gun Repair: The Pro Rider Gel Coat system comes standard the ATG-3500 Gel Coat Assembly – for repair and maintenance instructions reference the manual “ATG-3500 Repair and Maintenance Manual”. Rev. 08/2016 Page | 32...

  • Page 33: Parts Drawings

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Parts Drawings: PRO-RIDER 22:1 PRO RIDER GEL COATER PRO RIDER AIR MANIFOLD – ATG GUN MA-NPR-ATG NPR-1054-ASY CATALYST CONTAINER FF-NPR-100 PRO RIDER FILTER ASSEMBLY AIR MANIFOLD – PRO RIDER MA-NPR Rev. 08/2016 Page | 33...
  • Page 34 Pro Rider Operations Manual This page is left intentionally. Rev. 08/2016 Page | 34...
  • Page 35 Pro Rider Operations Manual PART OF ITEM 1 PART OF ITEM 1 MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS 22 : 1 PRO RIDER PUMP PRO-RIDER REV. - 11/03/05 BT2 REV. A - ADDED ITEMS 24, 25, AND 26 04/24/06 BT2 REV. B - ITEM 2 WAS ATG-3500, ITEM 4 WAS MA-NPR, ITEM 13 WAS MPM-2052-1, ITEM 14 WAS MS-2052-1 09/31/06 BT2 Rev.
  • Page 36 Pro Rider Operations Manual 22 : 1 PRO RIDER PUMP PRO-RIDER PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION VPRO-45220-NPR 1 PRO PUMP ASSY ATG-3500 GELCOAT GUN FF-NPR-100 SURGE CHAMBER MA-NPR-ATG AIR MANIFOLD PR-1053 CATALYST JUG BRACKET NPR-1054-ASY 1 CATALYST JUG ASSY. PCP-2000-RV CATALYST PUMP RV-1000-500...
  • Page 37 Pro Rider Operations Manual MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS Air Manifold for Pro Rider MA-NPR-ATG REV - 09/01/06 BT2 REV A - DELETED ITEM 20 M-AGD-1044 09/12/06 BT2 Rev. 08/2016 Page | 37...
  • Page 38 Pro Rider Operations Manual AIR MANIFOLD - PRO RIDER MA-NPR-ATG PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM AIR HOSE HA-0666-3 PF-ME-06-04 MALE ELBOW AIR-GAUGE PR-1035 PF-SE-02 STREET ELBOW PR-1030 REGULATOR PF-AP-02 ALLEN PLUG PF-AP-04 ALLEN PLUG PF-SW-02M-04F 1 SWIVEL PF-ME-04 MALE ELBOW F-LN-04C LOCK NUT PR-1019...
  • Page 39 Pro Rider Operations Manual MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS CATALYST JUG FOR PRO RIDER NPR-1054-ASY REV - 06-28-05 BT2 Rev. 08/2016 Page | 39...
  • Page 40 Pro Rider Operations Manual CATALYST JUG NPR-1054-ASY PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION PR-1054 BOTTLE AND CAP MS-1017 FILTER MS-2052-1 5.5 FT TUBING Rev. 08/2016 Page | 40...
  • Page 41 Pro Rider Operations Manual MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS Fluid Filter for Pro Rider FF-NPR-100 REV A - ITEM 7 WAS QTY. OF 2, ITEM 10 WAS PF-RB-08-06, DELETED ITEM 11 PF-SE-06 AND ITEM 12 PF-HN-08L 10-31-05 BT2 Rev. 08/2016 Page | 41...
  • Page 42 Pro Rider Operations Manual Fluid Filter - Pro Rider FF-NPR-100 PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PF-AP-04 PLUG FF-5002 FILTER CAP O-V-022 O-RING FF-5099-100 FILTER SCREEN PF-HN-08-04 HEX NIPPLE FF-5001 FILTER BODY PF-SE-08 STREET ELBOW BV-44-HP BALL VALVE PF-HN-04-04S HEX NIPPLE PF-HN-08-06 HEX NIPPLE Rev.
  • Page 43 Pro Rider Operations Manual MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS Air Manifold for Pro Rider MA-NPR REV - 06/29/05 BT2 Rev. 08/2016 Page | 43...
  • Page 44 Pro Rider Operations Manual AIR MANIFOLD - PRO RIDER MA-NPR PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION HA-0666-3 AIR HOSE PF-ME-06-04 MALE ELBOW PR-1035 AIR-GAUGE PF-SE-02 STREET ELBOW PR-1030 REGULATOR PF-AP-02 ALLEN PLUG PF-AP-04 ALLEN PLUG 7701-6-14 POLY FITTING PF-ME-04 MALE ELBOW F-LN-04C LOCK NUT PR-1019...

  • Page 45: Revision Information

    Pro Rider Operations Manual Revision Information: Rev. 04/2010 Assembled This Manual Rev: 09/2012 Updated the manual format and Address. Added the Terms & Conditions of Sale section to the manual. Updated the drawing. Rev. 10/2014 Updated the Address, name and the Terms & Conditions of Sale section.
  • Page 46 Pro Rider Operations Manual CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS and MANUFACTURING 10535 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932 · USA · Tel: +1 (865) 686-5670 TECHNOLOGY CENTER and MANUFACTURING 1862 Ives Ave. * Kent, WA 98032 * Tel 253-854-2660 * Fax 253-854-1666 E-mail: info@mvpind.com ·...

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