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Hydraulic Power Supply 918–480 Silicone Follower Wipers, 31:1 Bulldog, 240 VAC, Therm-O-Flow Pump Module, Hydraulic Power Supply Model 918–452 GRACO INC. 47700 HALYARD DR. PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 COPYRIGHT 1996, GRACO INC. Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001 310–534...
Route the hoses away from the traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 82 C (180 F) or below -40 C (-40 F), except electrically heated hoses.
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WARNING HOT SURFACE AND FLUID HAZARD Heated fluid can cause severe burns and can cause equipment surfaces to become very hot. Wear protective gloves and clothing when operating this equipment in a heated system. Do not touch the metal heat sink when the surface is hot. Allow the equipment to cool thoroughly before servicing.
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WARNING FIRE, EXPLOSION AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in fire, explosion, or electrostatic shock and other serious injury. Ground the equipment, the object being sprayed, and all other electrically conductive objects in the dispense area.
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WARNING TOXIC FLUID HAZARD Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the skin, inhaled, or swallowed. Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using. Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local, state and national guidelines.
Typical Installation Air Line Filter Hose Hanger Lock-out Master Air Valve (bleed-type) Follower Blow-off Valve (required) Ram Air Regulators Pump Bleed-Type Master Air Valve (required) Follower Rod Pump Air Regulator Pump Assembly Main Air Line Supply Ram Hand Valve Electrical Control Panel Ram Module Follower Plate Bleed Stick Automatic Dispense Valve...
The Therm-O-Flow 55-H unit was designed for use If you are installing a vent hood, make sure with single-circuit material hoses that are rated at a there is sufficient horizontal clearance for it.
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Typical Installation Air Line Modules Pump Air Regulator (D) controls pump speed and outlet pressure by adjusting the air pressure to the WARNING pump. It is located on the air control panel up- stream from the bleed-type master air valve. PRESSURIZED FLUID HAZARD AND Ram Air Regulators (O) control the air pressure to MOVING PARTS HAZARD...
Installation The installation procedure includes: Electrically Connect Hoses to the Electrical Control Panel locating and installing the ram and hydraulic power supply. See Form#310–533 for installation informa- tion. WARNING electrically connecting hoses to the electrical con- trol panel FIRE HAZARD Only use hoses that have a maximum grounding the system wattage less than or equal to 1250...
Installation Ground The System Object Material is Applied To Ground the object according to your local code. Ground the supply unit as instructed here and in the individual component manuals. Material Drums Ground material drums according to your local code. WARNING Make sure the drum is placed securely in the ram before operating the supply unit.
Installation Connecting the Electrical Control Panel to Have a trained electrician connect the electrical control panel to a grounded electrical source that has the a Power Source required service ratings: The Electrical Control Panel (Fig. 4) comes already attached and wired to the ram, however before the Model: VAC: Phase:...
Installation Checking Resistance of Electrical 2. Make electrical resistance checks for the compo- nents listed below. See the appropriate wiring Components diagrams. WARNING Model: VAC: Pages: C32428 60 – 64 ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD C32429 66 – 70 Do not open the electrical control panel, unless you are a trained professional.
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Installation Heater Resistance Checks 2. Make electrical resistance checks for the compo- nents listed below. Refer to the appropriate wiring WARNING diagrams. Model: VAC: Pages: ELECTROCUTION HAZARD C32428 60 – 64 To reduce risk of injury or damage to C32429 66 –...
Installation Setting Electrical Control Panel Controls For more information about using the temperature con- trollers, refer to the temperature controller instructions included in the electrical control panel documentation. WARNING Before you begin this procedure, make sure that the HOT MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT supply unit has been properly grounded, checked for resistance, and safely connected to a power source.
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Installation Setting Alarm Temperatures Configuring Temperature Controllers for Unused Zones To set the alarm temperature: If your electrical control panel has more temperature 1. If you have just set the set point, you will already controllers than are needed for your current applica- be in the set alarm mode.
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Installation To disconnect a temperature controller: 2. Open the electrical control panel. The temperature controller mounting holes are located in the door of the control panel. WARNING 3. For each unused temperature controller (Fig. 8): ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the electrical control panel, a.
Installation Starting Up the System 5. Raise the ram, using the following procedure: a. Close all air regulators. WARNING b. Move the ram hand valve lever to the UP posi- tion. PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD To help reduce the risk of injury or equip- c.
9. Slowly adjust the pump air regulator. This will start the pump and fill the material passage. For information about specific air pressure settings, refer to the Graco system documentation. 10. Dispense material from the dispense gun until air- free material is dispensed. Allow the system to heat for approximately 30 minutes.
Operation Pressure Relief Procedure 1. Lock the gun/valve trigger safety. 2. Shut off the main air supply to the material pump. This procedure describes how to relieve pressure from 3. Close all air bleed valves. the supply unit. Use this procedure whenever you shut off the dispenser/sprayer and before checking or 4.
Operation Daily Start-up Procedure Starting the System Manually To start the system manually: WARNING 1. Verify that the main disconnect is ON. PRESSURIZED FLUID HAZARD 2. Turn the CONTROL ON switch to ON. To reduce the risk of serious bodily inju- 3.
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Operation Using the 7-Day Timer 1. Turn the CONTROL ON (7) switch to AUTO. The optional 7-Day Timer allows you to automatically 2. Turn the HEAT switch (8) on the electrical control heat the system without having to manually turn on the panel to ON.
Operation Changing Empty Drums CAUTION WARNING Do not raise the ram and remove the follower plate from the empty drum unless the supply unit is at full operating temperature. Drum MOVING PARTS HAZARD changes can only be performed when the system is To reduce risk of injury or damage to heated.
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Operation Changing Empty Drums 9. Bleed, from the material pump, the air that was (continued) introduced during the drum change: 6. Place the new drum in the ram: a. Place a waste container under the pump bleed a. Remove the cover from a drum of appropriate port.
Operation Shutdown Emergency Stop To shut down the supply unit: 1. On the electrical control panel (Fig. 11): a. Turn the CONTROL ON switch (7) to OFF. 1. On the electrical control panel (Fig. 11): a. Turn the CONTROL ON switch (7) to OFF. b.
Operation Reading the Electrical Control Panel Indicators Use the table and Fig. 13 below to read the indicators For information on setting the electrical controllers, see on the electrical control panel Setting Electrical Control Panel Controls on page 15. Light# Indicator: Indicator Meaning:...
Operation Temperature Out of Range 5. Close dispense valves. Should any of the temperatures go out of the preset 6. Turn on pump air. range for any of the zones, power to the heated components is interrupted, and the HIGH 7.
Operation Flushing Safety WARNING WARNING PRESSURIZED FLUID HAZARD Always use the lowest possible fluid Use fluids and solvents that are chemically compat- pressure, and maintain firm metal-to- ible with the equipment wetted parts. See the metal contact between the gun/valve Technical Data sections of all the equipment and the drum during flushing to reduce the risk of manuals.
Ram and Hydraulic Power Supply Troubleshooting For more information about the ram or hydraulic power supply, see Form# 310–533. Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Ram won’t raise or lower or Closed main air valve or clogged air line. Open air valve, clear air line. ram moves too slowly ram moves too slowly Not enough pressure.
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Ram and Hydraulic Power Supply Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Pressure won’t hold drum Closed main air valve or clogged air line. Open air valve, clear air line. down or push plate up down or push plate up Not enough ram pressure. Increase ram pressure.
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Heated Pump Troubleshooting For more information about the Check-Mate 800 Displacement Pump, see Form# 308–570. For more information about the Therm-O-Flow Pump Module, see Form# 310–530. Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Rapid down stroke or up stroke Material not heated to proper Check and adjust temperature set point.
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Air Motor Troubleshooting For more information about the air motor, see the air motor’s documentation. Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Air motor will not shift directions, Main air valve is dirty or damaged. Clean/rebuild main air valve. stalled in DOWN position Air motor will not shift directions, stalled in UP position Air motor stalled halfway between the top and bottom...
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Electrical Control Panel Troubleshooting For more information about the electrical control panel, see the electrical control panel’s documentation. Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Disconnect is ON, but no indica- The ground fault interrupt has been Reset the ground fault interrupt. tor lights are lit activated.
Service Ram Service 5. Exhaust pressure from both sides of the ram: For more more information about servicing the hydrau- a. Move the ram hand valve lever to the DOWN lic ram, see Form# 310–533, 165 mm (6.5”) Hydrau- position until all hydraulic pressure is ex- lic-Powered Ram Modules.
Position the wipers so the butt joints are 180 replacing wires that connect the follower to the pump apart (Fig. 19). and junction box, see Form# 310–530, or contact your Graco technical service representative. Servicing Wipers WARNING Butt Joint 2...
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Service Replacing Heat Sensors 7. Loosen the cord grip (100), located under the junc- tion box. For more information about the follower plate, refer to Figs. 33 and 34 on pages 56 and 58. 8. Remove the junction box’s cover. 9.
Service Removing/Re-installing the Pump from the 7. Bleed off pressure in the system and excess material by opening the dispense gun and catching the material in a waste container. For information about servicing the Check-Mate 8. On the electrical control panel, turn the system Displacement Pump, see Form# 308–570.
(30) into the coupling nut the large flanges point upwards you re-apply RTV sealant to the pump shrouds before re-assembling them For more information, see Form# 310–530, or call your Graco technical support representative. 310–534...
Service Inspection Frequency Hydraulic Power Supply Once a month, check the hydraulic fluid level. Add more fluid if necessary. See the Service section of Periodically (once a month), inspect the ram guide Form# 310–533 for instructions. sleeves, rods and cylinders for wear or damage, replace all worn parts.
Parts Model 918–452 (480 Vac), 918–480 (240 Vac) 165 mm (6.5”) Ram, 31:1 Bulldog, Therm-O-Flow Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. 918425 Air, control C03508 Pump, HCM-800, assy. 480/575 Vac 918420 Module, Ram 165 mm (6.5”) dia. See 310–530, 308–570 and See 310–533 for parts 307–765 for parts 918461...
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Parts Models 918–452 (480 Vac) and 918–480 (240 Vac) 165 mm (6.5”) Ram, 31:1 Bulldog, Therm-O-Flow 50 60 70 80 1/2” npt Air Inlet Specifications Model Volts: Full Load Amps: Pump Air supply: 0.7 MPa (7 bar) (100 psi) 480/3 phase 918–452: 34.6 Pump: 60 Cycles/Min.
Parts Model 918–453, 165 mm (6.5”) Ram, 65:1 King, Therm-O-Flow, 480 Vac Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. 918425 Air, control 140 C03508 Pump, HCM-800, assy. 480/575 Vac 918420 Module, Ram 165 mm (6.5”) dia. See 310–530, 308–570 and See 310–533 for parts 307–765 for parts 918461 Kit, hose support...
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Parts Model 918–453, 165 mm (6.5”) Ram, 65:1 King, Therm-O-Flow, 480 Vac 50 60 70 80 1/2” npt Air Inlet Specifications: Pump Air supply: 0.6 MPa (6 bar) (90 psi) Pump: 50 Cycles/Min. Max., 4.2 m /min (150) scfm max Max Fluid Working Pressure: 4.06 MPa (406 bar) (5850 psi) max.
Parts Model 918–425, Ram Air Control Module Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. C19019 Union, swivel, 1/2 npt 270 C06015 Valve, hand, 1/4 npt C36183 Muffler,, 1/4 npt 280 C38260 Tee, run male, 1/4p x 3/8t C06021 Valve, lockout, 1/2 npt 290 C38261 Tee, run male, 3/8p x 3/8 t C20485...
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Parts Model 918–425, Ram Air Control Module 10 20 30 60 70 80 90 AIR MOTOR 210 200 1/2” npt Air Inlet L/O VLV REG #1 VLV #1 REG #2 DOWN REG #3 PRESIDENT DOWN PUMP 320 200 VLV #3 (FOLLOWER BLOW-OFF) REG #4...
Parts Model C32434, Pump Mounting Kit Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. C32402 Rod, follower hot C19206 Washer, lock for 3/4 161822 Plate, motor mounting C19187 Nut, hex 3/4–10 unc 100672 Screw, set 3/8–16 unc x 1 40 50 Fig. 30 310–534...
Parts Model C03510, Pump Air Motor Mounting Kit Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. 106166 Nut, hex M16 x 2 184129 Collar, coupling 190000 Rod, stand-off 186925 Nut, coupling #207647 King Air Motor ref. #C03509 Therm-O-Flow Pump Module 200 liter (55 gal.) ref. See Form# 310–530 for more information Notes...
Parts Model C32435, Heated Follower Plate Kit, Standard Finned Bottom (Wipers not included) Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. 617225 Platen, heated 18 k watts 190 617227 Handle, bleed C32204 O-ring 19.5 i.d. x 0.12 200 207440 Valve, dispense See 306–715 for parts 617226 Plate, tire 210 C19254...
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Parts Model C32435, Heated Follower Plate Kit, Standard Finned Bottom (*Wipers not included) Wiring Heaters to the Junction Box 1321 1331 220 240 50 170 Rear Front Notes 203 mm (8”) 533 mm (21”) *See Accessories section on page 71 for ordering information. Fig.
Parts Model 918–470, Heated Follower Plate Kit, Smooth Bottom (Wipers not included) Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. C57358 Platen, heated 18 k watts 180 C19506 Coupling, 1/2 npt C32204 O-ring 19.5 id x 0.12 190 617227 Handle, bleed 617226 Plate, tire 200 207440 Valve, dispense...
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Parts Model 918–470, Heated Follower Plate Kit, Smooth Bottom (*Wipers not included) Wiring Heaters to the Junction Box 1321 1331 220 240 50 170 Notes 203 mm (8”) 610 mm (24”) *See Accessories section on page 71 for ordering information. Fig.
Solid State Relay (for SSRs 152 – 173) C78082 Terminals Terminals Timer, 7–day C78167 1092 Timer, Inactivity C78342 1092 1161 For information about other parts, contact your Graco 1162 technical support representative. 1221 GND. 1321 1331 GND. (1) Spare 1091 (8) Total 1092 Type 1492–CA1...
Dimensions Ram Mounting and Clearance Dimensions 1168 mm (48 in.) 1151 mm (45.3 in.) 1067 mm (42 in.) 937 mm (37 in.) 737 mm 693 mm (29 in.) 635 mm 533 mm (27.3 in.) (25 in.) (21 in.) 2824 mm (111 in) 1808 mm (71 in.)
Dimensions Hydraulic Power Supply Mounting and Clearance Dimensions 551 mm (21.7”) 335 mm (13.2”) 292 mm (11.5”) 229 mm 279 mm (9.0”) (11.0”) 432 mm (17.0”) 785 mm (30.9”) 330 mm (13.0”) Fig. 37 310–534...
Dimensions Electrical Control Panel Mounting and Clearance Dimensions 254 mm (10”) 945 mm (37.25”) 1189 mm (46.8”) 493 mm (19.4”) 646 mm (25.4”) Fig. 38 310–534...
Senator Air Motor, 19:1 and Quiet Senator Air Motor, 19:1 307–592 King Air Motor, 65:1 306–968 Material Safety Data Sheet for Hydraulic Fluid 307–766 Check-Mate, King, and President are trademarks of Graco, Inc. Bulldog, Senator, and Therm-O-Flow are registered trademarks of Graco, Inc. 310–534...
Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defec- tive.