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Graco Xtreme Mix 185 Operation

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United States, Patent No. 6,896,152
Heated Units
Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441
Copyright 2004, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
TI5112a
310665E
Non-heated Units
TI4912b

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  • Page 1 Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. Save these instructions.. United States, Patent No. 6,896,152 Non-heated Units Heated Units TI4912b TI5112a Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441 Copyright 2004, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Fluid Manifold Flushing ....16 Xtreme Mix 185 Models ..... . 3 Full System Flushing .

  • Page 3: Xtreme Mix 185 Models

    Xtreme Mix 185 Models Xtreme Mix 185 Models WARNING Do not install equipment approved only for non-haz- ardous location in a hazardous area. Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety and cause per- sonal injury. Read page 5. Approved for Hazardous Location Class I, Div 1, Group D (North America);...

  • Page 4: Related Manuals

    480V Heaters (8.3 A each, 16.6 A total), with hose and gun Related Manuals Component Manuals in English This manual available in the following languages: Manual Description Manual Language 310665 Xtreme Mix 185 Operation 310665 English 310666 Xtreme Mix 185 Repair-Parts 310701 French 310654 Fluid Mix Manifold 310703...

  • Page 5: Warnings

    Warnings Warnings The following warnings include general safety information for this equipment. More specific warnings are included in the text where applicable. WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion: •...
  • Page 6 Do not alter or modify equipment. • For professional use only. • Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information. • Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. •...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Data port allows for connection to a PC serial port to download volume totalizer, operation, ratio set- The Xtreme Mix 185 is operated with the User Interface, ting, and error alarm data, and to change internal Air Controls and Fluid Controls, described below and on settings.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Contact your Graco distributor for assis- • Bleed-type main air shutoff valve (D), to shutoff tance in designing your system. Be sure all accessories all air to Xtreme Mix 185 (including controller are adequately sized and pressure-rated to meet sys- power). tem requirements.
  • Page 9 Detail of Heated Units TI5112a TI4953c . 2. Typical Installation Key for F Component B Pump Xtreme Mix 185 Plural Component Proportioner Component B Fluid Supply User Interface (see page 7) Gun Fluid Hose Mix Manifold Static Mixer Bleed-Type Main Air Shutoff Valve...

  • Page 10: Fluid Controls

    Either remove the cart handle or secure it to the cart entering the fluid manifold. before lifting the unit. Connect a bridle swing, hooking an end to each of the Xtreme Mix 185 lift rings. Hook the • Sampling valves (H ), to batch dispense or center ring on a hoist.
  • Page 11 Installation . 4. Fluid Mix Manifold 310665E...

  • Page 12: Setup

    Read warnings, page 5. Ground equip- ment as instructed below. Connect Xtreme Mix 185 ground wire (T) to a true earth ground. TI4954b Connect the fluid hose (M) to the fluid manifold out- TI4792a let.
  • Page 13 Setup Setup ratio. Connect air supply line (S) to air inlet. Turn function knob to Current ratio displays. Air supply requirement: 110 psi (0.8 MPa, 8 bar) maximum, 70 psi (483 kPa, 4.8 bar) minimum. To change ratio, turn key to + or – until desired Flow volume required: 20 scfm minimum;...

  • Page 14: Pressure Relief Procedure

    Pressure Relief Procedure Pressure Relief Press Procedure Disengage trigger lock. WARNING Relieve pressure from fluid manifold to gun whenever TI5048a you stop spraying and before servicing gun or remov- ing spray tip. Hold a metal part of the gun firmly to a grounded In addition, relieve pressure from pump to fluid mani- metal pail.

  • Page 15: Pump To Fluid Manifold

    Pressure Relief Procedure Pump to Fluid Manifold Open sampling valve A slowly to bleed off pressure. Indicator A will stay on for 5 sec after Pump A reaches Park position, then go off. Close shutoff valves G and G Place waste container under sampling valves H Pump air supply pressure must be sufficient to cause pumps to stroke to bottom-most position and H...

  • Page 16: Flushing

    Flushing Flushing Fluid Manifold Flushing Using Solvent Pump There are times when you only want to flush the fluid manifold, such as: • breaks in spraying Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14. • overnight shutdown Engage trigger lock. Remove spray tip. •...
  • Page 17 Flushing Disengage trigger lock and trigger gun into a Re-open solvent purge valve J grounded pail. Flush out about 1 pint (500 cc) of mixed material. Engage trigger lock. TI5048a TI5047a TI5049a Close solvent purge valve J Disengage trigger lock, and flush through gun until clean solvent flows.
  • Page 18 Flushing 310665E...
  • Page 19 Flushing Using Solvent Siphon Tube Open main air shutoff valve. Open fluid shutoff valve . Close sampling valves H and H Press . Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14. Engage trigger lock. Remove spray tip. TI4957b TI5049a TI5183a Connect fluid hose with solvent siphon tube to pump A 3-way ball valve.

  • Page 20: Full System Flushing

    Flushing Full System Flushing Trigger gun into grounded pail. Dispense about 1 pint (500 cc) of material, then press Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14. Engage trigger lock. Set air regulator to 0, and close main air shutoff valve. Remove spray tip and soak in If the pump does not start when you trigger the solvent.
  • Page 21 Flushing Trigger gun into a grounded pail. Dispense about 1 quart (1000 cc) of material. Turn function knob to B . Press Open solvent purge valve J . Trigger gun into grounded pail and flush until clean solvent flows from gun. Ensure shutoff valve G is open.

  • Page 22: Priming

    Priming Priming Close fluid shutoff valves G and G Do not install the gun spray tip yet. Use the lowest possible pressure while priming, to avoid splash- ing. Fill A (blue) and B (green) fluid reservoirs with proper materials. Turn both 3-way ball valves to open reservoir lines, as shown below.
  • Page 23 Priming When side A is primed, set air regulator to 0. Press Turn function knob to B . Press . Turn up . Close sampling valve H . Open sampling valve air regulator slowly until pump B starts. slowly. When side B is primed, press .

  • Page 24: Pump Test

    Pump Test Pump Test Dispense fluid A: Close fluid shutoff valves (G and G ) and sam- Follow this procedure the first time system is operated pling valves (H and H (after flushing and priming) and whenever you need to check whether pumps are on ratio.
  • Page 25 Repeat test if fluids are not sampling valve H equal. If problem persists, see Troubleshooting in Xtreme Mix 185 Repair Manual. Slowly open and adjust sampling valve H achieve desired flow. The pump stops automati- cally after 5 cycles. Indicator B turns off.

  • Page 26: Spraying

    Spraying Spraying Engage trigger lock. Press If heaters are used, turn them on. Operate heaters as instructed in their manual 309524. Close sampling valves H and H . Open shutoff valves G and G TI5049a Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14. Engage trigger lock.

  • Page 27: Mix And Integration Tests

    Mix and Integration Tests Mix and Integration Tests Curing Test Spray a single continuous pattern on foil at typical pres- sure setting, flow rate, and tip size until multiple Use the following tests to check for proper mix and inte- changeovers of each pump have occurred.

  • Page 28: Batch Dispense Or Ratio Check

    Batch Dispense or Ratio Check Batch Dispense or Slowly open and adjust sampling valve H achieve desired flow. The pump stops automati- Ratio Check cally when dispense is complete. Indicator A turns off, indicator B comes on. Batch dispense is always 1 pint (500 cc) of total volume, regardless of ratio setting.

  • Page 29: Pot Life Timer

    Pot Life Timer Pot Life Timer Approximate Pot Life Volume Use the following information to determine approximate pot life volume (PLV) in cc: To Display Pot Life Time Left (in minutes) Hose ID Volume* Turn the function knob to (inches) (cc/foot) 3/16 5.43...

  • Page 30: Recirculation Setting

    To begin spraying, turn function knob to , reset To set the Xtreme Mix 185 to circulate: system to desired ratio, and adjust pump to spray pres- Decrease the pump air pressure supply to the mini- sure.

  • Page 31: Shutdown

    Shutdown Shutdown Follow Flushing, page 16. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, pages 14 and 15. Engage trigger lock. Follow this procedure before prolonged shutdown or servicing equipment. Before prolonged shutdown: cap fluid outlets to keep solvent in the lines. Fill pump A and B packing nuts and dispense valve A and B wet cups with Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14.

  • Page 32: Recalibrate System

    Calibrate Pump Sensor If data download is used, set date and time after Trigger gun into a pail or open sampling valve H calibrating, using Xtreme Mix 185 software. Set Pump Calibration Value Note calibration value (CV) on pump sensor.

  • Page 33: Alarms

    Alarms Alarms Indicates error where audible alarm sounds once briefly. • An alarm condition will shutdown equipment. • See Xtreme Mix 185 Repair manual for trou- Indicates error where audible alarm sound pulses. bleshooting and repair. Code Alarm Active Problem...
  • Page 34 Alarms Code Alarm Active Problem Cause Testing Error Piston packing/ball A* Test Pump does not com- Piston packing or ball check failure pletely stall in up stroke Piston packing/ball B* Inlet Ball A* Test Pump does not com- Intake valve ball check failure pletely stall in downstroke Inlet Ball B* Dispense Valve A*...

  • Page 35: Performance Charts

    Performance Charts Performance Charts 47:1 Ratio HydraMix Pump Tested with 10W oil 5000 (35.0, 350) 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) 4000 (28.0, 280) 3000 (21.0, 210) 70 psi (0.48 MPa, 4.8 bar) 2000 (14.0, 140) 40 psi (0.28 MPa, 2.8 bar) 1000 (7.0, 70) 0.2 (0.76)

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Mix ratio range ....... . . 0.1:1-10:1 (in 0.1 increments), Ratio tolerance range .

  • Page 37: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions Cart model (width x height x depth) ... 31 x 56 x 29 in. (787 x 1422 x 737 mm) Air inlet size ......1/2 npt(f) Fluid inlet size .

  • Page 38: Graco Standard Warranty

    With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, 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 defective.

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