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Model GX-7-DI Spray Gun Operational Safety Procedures This safety information will not be repeated in the text of this manual. The symbols pertaining to this information will appear where appropriate to alert the operator to potential hazards. WARNING: T HE SOLVENTS AND CHEMICALS USED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT EXPOSE THE...
DESCRIPTION Major Components In order to gain a thorough understanding of the GX-7-DI Spray Gun, please take time to become familiar with its Major Components (See Figure 1) and its Centerline Components (See Figure 2). This will be helpful later when these items are covered in the manual.
Model GX-7-DI Spray Gun Gun Service Kits Cleaning the GX-7-DI Spray Gun with the 1-Quart Gun Service Kit (P/N OP205) or the 3-Gallon Gun Service Kit (P/N OP206) is essential to its proper operation. Both kits are available separately. NOTE:...
SAFETY POSITION AND CLOSE BOTH MANUAL VALVES WHEN THE GUN IS NOT IN USE Safety Position of Gun The GX-7-DI Gun has a two position Safety Stop. When engaged, it prevents accidental triggering of the gun during servicing or down time. When disengaged, it allows the gun to dispense.
6” Adjustable Wrench Figure 8. Air Line Configuration The GX-7-DI air line connection can be configured in two different ways: The standard configuration has the air connection at the base of the handle. The optional configuration has the air connection at the rear of the gun. To change to the optional configuration proceed as follows: REMOVE THE 4“...
Operating Manual Operation Mixing Module and PCD Installation TOOLS REQUIRED • • 5/16” Spintite (P/N 0904A) 3/8” Open-End Wrench • 5/8” Open-End Wrench NOTE: INSTALL THE MODULE- Without connecting the gun to the chemical hose, Always lightly grease threads connect the air supply to the gun. Move the safety to the “Open “ position. Holding that come into contact with down the gun trigger, place the module over the tip of the valving rod.
CLEAN AS REQUIRED- See the Cleaning Procedure section of the manual. Disassembling the gun daily for cleaning is not IMPORTANT: As an additional safety precaution, the GX-7-DI air line has a quick recommended if it has been disconnect air coupling. Disconnect the air line when transporting the gun with the operating properly.
WHICH COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION O NOT CLEAN ON OR NEAR FOAMED OR COATED SURFACES WARNING: W GX-7-DI, HEN SERVICING OR OPERATING THE SUFFICIENT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MUST BE WORN TO PREVENT PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH THE CHEMICALS OR...
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Model GX-7-DI Spray Gun Release both triggers and close the Manual Valves on the Service Block. Repeat the Procedure for the other side of the Gun. After the initial cleaning, remove the Air Cap and PCD Retainer and PCD and flush a second time. (This is done to get a more thorough cleaning.)
Operating Manual Servicing Procedures REMOVE THE PCD RETAINER- Remove the PCD Retainer by hand by turning it counter clockwise. NOTE: REMOVE THE PATTERN CONTROL DISC (PCD)- Lift the PCD off the Mixing To free a PCD that appears to Module Retainer. be stuck, disengage the Safety Stop, then depress and REMOVE THE MIXING MODULE RETAINER- Using the 5/8”...
Model GX-7-DI Spray Gun Centerline Component Installation TOOLS REQUIRED • 3/8” Open-End Wrench • 1/2” Open-End Wrench • 5/8” Open-End Wrench • 3/16” Hex Key • 5/16” Spintite The Centerline Components consist of the following: Figure 11. Centerline Component Installation INSTALL THE VALVING ROD- Connect the Valving Rod to the Rod Draw Bar and insert it into the Air Cylinder.
• 1/2” Combination Wrench • 5/16” Spintite The GX-7-DI Valving Rod should not require adjustment if it was shipped from the factory with the Mixing Module and PCD installed. The Valving Rod will require adjusting in the following instances: •...
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Model GX-7-DI Spray Gun ENGAGE THE SAFETY STOP- Push in and turn the Safety Stop clockwise to place the gun in the Closed safety position. CLOSE BOTH MANUAL VALVES- Using the 5/16” Spintite, turn each Manual Valve fully clockwise. REMOVE THE GUN FROM THE HOSE- Using the 5/16" Spintite; remove the Coupling Block Mounting Screw.
Operating Manual Servicing Procedures End Cap and Air Piston O-Ring and Cup Seal Replacement TOOLS REQUIRED • Adjustable Wrench • 1/2” Open-End Wrench • 5/16” Spintite • 9/64” Ball Point Hex Key Figure 12. End Cap Assembly and Piston Assembly Removal CLOSE BOTH MANUAL VALVES- Using the 5/16”...
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Model GX-7-DI Spray Gun REMOVE THE SAFETY STOP- Push the Stop partially forward, rotate it to the full counter clockwise position, and slide the Stop off the Air Cylinder. REMOVE THE SOCKET HEAD SCREW AND CYLINDER CLAMP- Using the 9/64” Ball Point Hex Key, remove the rear #8 Socket Head Cap Screw and the Cylinder Clamp from the Handle.
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Model GX-7-DI Spray Gun NOTE: REMOVE THE VALVE SPOOL- In order to replace the O-Rings located on the Refer to Figure 13 for steps 5 Valve Spool, take hold of the end of the Spool and pull it out. Be careful extracting through 16.
Date of Issue Page Number Discrepancy Instructions: Complete the above fields of the form by following the instructions listed on the reverse side of this sheet and mail to: Gusmer Corporation One Gusmer Drive PO Box 2055 Lakewood, NJ 08701 10/3/01...
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Model GX-7-DI Spray Gun Field Field Title Description Number Date Enter date report is submitted. Name Enter name of person making report. IM Number Enter the Part Number of the Instruction Manual from the title page. Issue Number Enter the Issue number of the Instruction Manual from the title page. If there is no issue number, enter NONE.
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