Talon Internal Mix Gun 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”).
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Talon Internal Mix Gun 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.
Talon Internal Mix Gun 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.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun 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...
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Talon Internal Mix Gun 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.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun 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.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun 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.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun 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.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun 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.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun 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).
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Talon Internal Mix Gun 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.
Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Introduction: This manual, the INTERNAL MIX TALON GUN MANUAL, provides information you need to perform simple maintenance and repair on your equipment. Step-by-step assembly and disassembly procedures are included for each component. Please read the manual carefully. Follow the steps in the order given, otherwise you may damage the equipment or injure yourself.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Talon Gun Assemblies: This manual covers the following Talon Internal Mix Gun Assemblies: Choppers: TLN-IC-100-INT TALON INTERNAL MIX CHOP GUN ASSEMBLY - INTERNATIONAL TLN-IC-100S-INT TALON INTERNAL MIX CHOP GUN ASSY - SIGNAL - INTERN. TLN-IC-200-INT...
Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Disassembly & Repair: WARNING: Always remove fluid pressures before working on the unit. Rod Seal Removal: 1. Remove Trigger Pin and push the Trigger assembly forward. Seal Housing 2. Use 7/16 Ratchet (or wrench) to remove the Rod Seal Housing.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Cartridge Removal: Catalyst Cartridge Housing Trigger Quick Pin 1. Remove Trigger Quick Pin and push the Trigger assembly forward. 2. Use 11/16 Ratchet (or wrench) to remove Cartridge Housings. Note material rod and catalyst needle will come up with cartridges. 3.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Cartridge Assemblies: These allows for a quick “rebuild” of our guns, since this includes everything, other than the ball and spring. TLN-I-CTR-C (CATALYST CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY): O-A-007 O-RING O-S-011 O-RING O-S-013 O- RING O-S-015 O-RING TLN-1024 CATALYST VALVE BODY TLN-1041 PUSH ROD...
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Handle Air Valve: 1. Remove the Cap Screws holding the Valve Cover to the gun handle and remove the Valve Cover. 2. Remove the Exhaust Ring and 3-Way Air Valve from the handle. 3. Clean or replace the Air Valve as necessary and reassemble. Air Inlet Fitting Elbow Fitting 3-Way Air Valve...
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Distribution Ring* (different for Filled guns) Mix Chamber Cap Screw (2 places) Turbulent Mixer Spray Tip Nozzle Cap Note: the TLN-IC-100X-XX and TLN-IW-100X-XX Talon gun assemblies use the FT- XXX or N-XXXXC Air Less Spray Tips. Rev. 01/2015 Page | 21...
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Distribution Ring* (different for Filled guns) FIT Mix Chamber Cap Screw (2 places) Static Mixer Diffuser FIT Spray Tip Nozzle Cap Note: the TLN-IC-200X-XX and TLN-IW-200X-XX Talon gun assemblies use the VFIT-XXXX FIT Spray Tips. Rev. 01/2015 Page | 22...
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VPA-1000 Air Assist Assembly or VPA-1000-VFIT Air Assist Note: the TLN-IG-200X-XX Talon gun assembly uses the VPA-1000-VFIT Air Assist assembly – FIT and VFIT-XXXX Spray Tips. The TLN-IG-100X-XX Talon gun assembly uses the VPA-1000 Air Assist assembly and ATG-XXX Spray Tips.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Mix Housing Options: Standard Mix Housing (5104-20-1) – Use with all turbulent mixers and most applications. FIT Mix Housing (VPG-1001) – Use with FIT style spray tips. Uses Mixer VPG- 1003. FIT Low Flow Mix Housing (VPG-1001-1/4) – replacement Mixer TRT-1018-1/4 ...
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Flush Valve Disassembly: 1. Remove the Split Seal from the Flush Valve Body. 2. Remove the Flush Valve Body from the Flush Valve Neck. 3. Remove the Flush Valve Seal from the Flush Valve Body. 4.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Flush Valve Assembly: 1. Place the O-ring on the Flush Valve Button. Note: If using O-ring part number O-K-008 (O-ring is used on the Flush Button), you do not need to replace the O-ring unless it is showing obvious signs of wear or damage.
Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Troubleshooting: Catalyst Problems Recommended Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) Rod Seal Housing loose Tighten Rod Seal Housing Catalyst leaking around the Damaged Rod Seal Assembly Replace Rod Seal Assembly Catalyst Actuating Rod Damaged Catalyst Actuating Rod Check and replace Catalyst Actuating Rod Rod Seal Housing loose...
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Catalyst Problems - continued Recommended Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) Stuck or Damaged Catalyst Check and repair Catalyst Rod Actuating Rod as necessary Check the Catalyst Ball and Spring for damage or blockage Gun Head porting blocked Check and clean gun head porting Blocked catalyst hose or fitting...
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Resin Problems - continued Recommended Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) Damaged or Dirty Ball in the Clean or Replace the Material Material Cartridge Ball as necessary Damaged or Dirty Material Seat Remove the Material Cartridge – in Material Cartridge check and clean ball seat Actuating Rod holding the Ball...
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Flush Problems - continued Recommended Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) Seal Body O-ring damaged Replace the Seal Body O-ring Dirty or Damaged Flush Valve Clean or Replace the Flush Body Valve Body as needed Solvent leaking from the front of the gun block or mix chamber Solvent Pressure too high Reduce solvent tank pressure...
Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Parts Drawings: PARTS DRAWINGS: TLN-IC-100-INT TALON INTERNAL MIX CHOP GUN ASSEMBLY - INTERNATIONAL TLN-IC-100S-INT TALON INTERNAL MIX CHOP GUN ASSY - SIGNAL - INTERN. TLN-IC-200-INT TALON INTERNAL MIX CHOP GUN ASSEMBLY - INTERNATIONAL TLN-IC-200S-INT TALON INTERNAL MIX CHOP GUN ASSY - SIGNAL - INTERN. TLN-IFC-100-INT TALON INTERNAL MIX FILLED CHOP GUN ASSY - INTERNATIONAL TLN-IFC-100S-INT TALON INTER.
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Talon Internal Mix Gun Manual Revision Information: Revision: Description: Rev. 06/2013 Created this manual Rev. 10/2013 Removed TLN-IG-100, TLN-IG-100-INT, TLN-IG-200 and TLN-IG-200-INT guns assemblies from the manual. Updated the drawings. Added the FIT mix chamber (VPG-1001) & seal kit information also added the optional Cartridge Assemblies.
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