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Operating instructions and spare parts list Fresh powder system OptiFlex 2 V Translation of the original operating instructions...
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To the best of our knowledge and belief, the information contained in this publication was correct and valid on the date of publication. Gema Swit- zerland GmbH makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this publication, and reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its content without prior notice.
Table of contents General safety regulations Safety symbols (pictograms) ................... 3 Intended use ......................8 Product-specific safety measures ................8 OptiFlex 2 V Fresh powder system ............8 About this manual General information ....................9 Product description Field of application ....................11 Utilization ....................
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General information ....................29 Spare parts list Ordering spare parts ..................... 31 OptiFlex 2 V fresh powder system – Spare parts list ........... 32 OptiFlex 2 V fresh powder system – Spare parts list ........... 33 2 • Table of contents...
General safety regulations This chapter sets out the fundamental safety regulations that must be fol- lowed by the user and third parties using OptiFlex 2 V Fresh powder sys- tem. These safety regulations must be read and understood before the OptiFlex 2 V is put into operation.
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Any other use is considered non-compliant. The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage resulting from such use; the user bears sole responsibil- ity for such actions. If the OptiFlex 2 V is to be used for other purposes or General in-...
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The use of other parts can lead to risk of injury. Only original Gema spare parts should be used! Repairs must only be carried out by specialists or by authorized Gema service centers. Unauthorized conversions and modifications can lead to injuries and damage to the equipment and invalidate the Gema Switzer- land GmbH guarantee.
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Smoking and igniting fire are forbidden in the entire vicinity of the system! No work that could potentially produce sparks is allowed! Fire and smoke pro- hibition 6 • General safety regulations OptiFlex 2 V...
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The operating personnel should hold the gun with bare hands. If gloves are worn, these must also conduct electricity. These general safety regulations must be read and understood in all cases prior to start-up! OptiFlex 2 V General safety regulations • 7...
V 03/13 Intended use 1. The OptiFlex 2 V Fresh powder system is state of the art equip- ment that conforms to the recognized technical safety regulations and is designed for normal powder coating applications. 2. Any other use is considered non-compliant. The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage resulting from such use;...
General information This operating manual contains all important information which you re- quire for the working with the OptiFlex 2 V Fresh powder system. It will safely guide you through the start-up process and give you references and tips for the optimal use of your new powder coating system.
OptiFlex 2 V Fresh powder system Utilization The fresh powder system is ideally suited for the powder supply for one or two manual or automatic powder guns with synthetic fresh powder directly from the powder container.
V 03/13 Electrical data OptiFlex 2 V Vibrator connection and performance 110/230 VAC max. 100 W Frequency 50-60 Hz 0 °C - +40 °C Temperature range (+32 °F - +104 °F) Max. surface temperature 120 °C (+248 °F) Approvals II 3 D IP54 120 °C...
Processing the powder directly from the original powder manufacturer's container The OptiFlex 2 V fresh powder system allows for powder to be processed directly out of the original powder manufacturer's container. A titled vibrat- ing floor has been included to ensure that the powder container empties itself completely.
Powder preparation and powder quality Set-up The OptiFlex 2 V fresh powder system should always be set up vertically on a flat surface. WARNING: The fresh powder system must not under any circumstances be set up near a heat source (such as an enameling furnace) or an elec- tromagnetic source (such as a control cabinet).
V 03/13 Assembly guide The OptiFlex 2 V fresh powder system must be set up in accordance with the following setup and connecting instructions. OptiFlex 2 V Fresh powder system 18 • Start-up OptiFlex 2 V...
Use clamp to connect grounding cable to the cabin or the suspen- sion arrangement. Check ground connections with Ohm meter and ensure 1 MOhm or less Note: The compressed air must be free of oil and water! OptiFlex 2 V Start-up • 19...
V 03/13 Initial start-up Note: If a malfunction occurs, see section "Troubleshooting". Grounding Power/tension/supply OptiFlex 2 V Initial start-up • 21...
- The fresh powder system may only be operated in conjunction with a sufficiently powerful suction unit (such as Gema Classic Open booth). 1. Switch on the vibrator 2.
When a color change takes place, the individual components of the fresh powder system must be cleaned carefully. All powder particles of the for- mer color must be removed during this process! The following describes an 'extreme' color change (light to dark). OptiFlex 2 V Initial start-up • 23...
1. Switch off the vibrator If in disuse for several days 1. Separate from power mains 2. Clean the coating equipment (see the corresponding operat- ing manual) 3. Turn off the compressed air main supply OptiFlex 2 V Initial start-up • 25...
1. Disconnect the powder hose from the hose connection on the in- jector 2. Blow through the hose manually with a compressed air gun 3. Connect the powder hose again to the hose connection on the in- jector OptiFlex 2 V Cleaning and maintenance • 27...
3. Clean the fluidizing/suction unit with compressed air. Also blow off the suction tube with compressed air 4. Clean the injector (see therefore the injector user manual) 5. Reassemble the individual parts 28 • Cleaning and maintenance OptiFlex 2 V...
Fluidizing air adjust- Set the fluidizing air ment is set too low correctly Vibrator not function- Vibrator/condenser Contact local Gema broken representative Vibrator not plugged plug in OptiFlex 2 V Troubleshooting • 29...
Ø 8/6 mm, 8 mm outside diameter (o/d) / 6 mm inside diameter (i/d) ATTENTION! Only original Gema spare parts should be used, because the explo- sion protection will also be preserved that way. The use of spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the Gema guarantee...
V 03/13 OptiFlex 2 V fresh powder system – Spare parts list IG06 injector – complete (see corresponding user manual) 1007 780 Pneumatic connection for conveying air – complete (incl. Pos. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3) Quick release connection – NW5, Ø 8 mm, red 261 645 Nut with kink protection –...
V 03/13 OptiFlex 2 V fresh powder system – Spare parts list 12, 13 OptiFlex 2 V fresh powder system – Spare parts OptiFlex 2 V Spare parts list • 33...
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