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Part# 1004422-02 9/1/2020 Made in USA This manual contains important information concerning the OWNERS MANUAL installation and operation of the gun washers listed above. Read manual thoroughly and keep for future reference Herkules Equipment Corporation 800-444-4351 www.herkules.us Toll Free: Website: 2760 Ridgeway Court 248-960-7100 Phone:...
Table of Contents Warranty ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....3 Model Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Warnings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 - 6 Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Preventative Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Drawings with Part Lists …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10-12 Herkules Equipment Corporation A U.S.-based manufacturer, Herkules Equipment Corporation offers a diverse line of products that support multiple industries by improving efficiency, productivity, ergonomics, comfort, and safety in the work environment.
Warranty IMPORTANT NOTICE: if you have a problem with your Herkules product, DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE Contact Herkules: by phone 1-800-444-4351; by email, info@herkules.us; or on the web at herkules.us/contact-us. At Herkules we take great pride in the construction of our American-made products, and we stand behind their reliability. Our limited liability warranty coverage for Paint Gun Washers warranties the unit for a period of 12 months.
Model Information NOTE: Dimensions listed are overall measurements. Model Description Weight Dimensions in./(mm) lbs/(kg) 39.7 16.2 20.5 20.4 R500 (1009) (411) (521) (516) Waterborne Recycler Manual (20) Warning Symbol Caution Symbol CAUTION WARNING This symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious This symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage to injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.
WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result in serious injury. • This equipment is for professional use only. • Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment. •...
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WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in fire or explosion and serious injury. • Ground the equipment. See Installation for grounding procedure. • Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the build up of fumes. •...
Installation Installing the Recycler Place recycler on a level surface in a properly ventilated paint mixing room or paint booth. Grounding the Recycler Connect the ground wire on the Recycler’s lid to a true earth ground. Ground all equipment used or located in the Recycler area.
Operation Filtering dirty water Pour the dirty paint mixture to be recycled into the tank. Do not exceed the 5 gallon capacity of the tank. Add flocculant / coagulant to the dirty paint mixture. (Herkules CoAgent P/N CA01 recommended. NOTE: Herkules CoAgent recycling coagulant along with inner and outer filter bags can be purchased online at www.herkules.us If using Herkules CoAgent P/N CA01, add 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of dirty paint mixture.
Preventative Maintenance To keep your machine working efficiently and effectively, please follow these directions. Drain water from regulator weekly if you do not have quality dry air. Filter / Regulator (#11345) Replace Filter/Regulator yearly. (#11345) Change cleaning solution / water mixture when objects being cleaned become tacky to the touch.
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