Section 1 Safety Introduction Read and follow these safety instructions. Task- and equipment-specific warnings, cautions, and instructions are included in equipment documentation where appropriate. Make sure all equipment documentation, including these instructions, is accessible to all persons operating or servicing equipment. Qualified Personnel Equipment owners are responsible for making sure that Promaks equipment is installed, operated, and serviced by qualified personnel.
Fire Safety To avoid a fire or explosion, follow these instructions. Do not smoke, weld, grind, or use open flames where flammable materials are being used or stored. Provide adequate ventilation to prevent dangerous concentrations of volatile materials or vapors. Refer to local codes or your material MSDS for guidance.
Action in the Event of a Malfunction If a system or any equipment in a system malfunctions, shut off the system immediately and perform the following steps: Disconnect and lock out electrical power. Close pneumatic shutoff valves and relieve pressures. Identify the reason for the malfunction and correct it before restarting the equipment.
Section 2 Description The Promaks Tribo PTAG07 automatic powder spray gun uses friction (the tribo effect) to electrostatically charge powder coating particles as they are forced through the spray gun by compressed air. The spray gun is used with a PTAU07 controller and powder pump. The gun mount is used with a -in.
Section 3 Operation and Maintenance WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks. Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related documentation. WARNING: All electrically conductive equipment in the spray area must be grounded. Ungrounded or poorly grounded equipment can store an electrostatic charge which can give personnel a severe shock or arc and cause a fire or explosion.
Operation Use different sprayheads for different part shapes. Select the appropriate nozzle for the parts being coated. Pinpoint nozzles for penetration Eight-orifice nozzles for flat surfaces Cylindrical nozzles for general purpose coating Angle the nozzles to meet and follow the parts as they move through the booth.
Section 4 Troubleshooting WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks. Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related documentation. This section contains troubleshooting procedures. These procedures cover only the most common problems that you may encounter. If you cannot solve the problem with the information given here, contact your local Promaks representative for help.
Section 5 Repair WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks. Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related documentation.