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Level Controller Manual P/N 768 606 A − English − NORDSON ENGINEERING STOCKPORT...
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“Safety of machinery − Basic concepts, general principles for design” following the provisions of 98/37/EC and 73/23/EEC Directives Jim Ainsworth General Manager Nordson (U.K.) Ltd., 22 January 1996 NB ref EN45014 (BS7514) Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation P/N 768606A...
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Declaration of Conformity Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation P/N 768606A All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
Nordson (U.K.) Ltd. Manufacturer of Equipment Ashurst Drive Cheadle Heath Stockport England SK3 0RY Telephone: 0044 (0) 161−495−4200 Fax: 0044 (0) 161−428−6716 For a list of local Nordson organisations, see Nordson International. E 2001 Nordson Corporation STOCKCONG_EN_A−1299 All rights reserved...
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Introduction E 2001 Nordson Corporation STOCKCONG_EN_A−1299 All rights reserved...
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Hot Melt 44-1844-26 4500 44-1844-21 5358 Kingdom Kingdom Finishing 44-161-495 4200 44-161-428 6716 Nordson 44-1753-528 151 44-1753-691 351 U.V. Distributors in Eastern & Contact: FDE, Nordson 44-161-495 4200 44-161-428 6716 Southern Europe E 2001 Nordson Corporation NI_EN_H−0201 All rights reserved...
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Introduction Outside Europe / For your nearest Nordson office outside Europe, contact the Nordson offices below for detailed information. Hors d’Europe / Fuera de Europa Pour toutes informations sur représentations de Nordson dans votre pays, veuillez contacter l’un de bureaux ci-dessous.
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Section 1 Safety S1EN−03−[SF−Powder]−6 E 2001 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved...
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Safety S1EN−03−[SF−Powder]−6 E 2001 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 10/98...
They are familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations and are physically capable of performing their assigned tasks. Use of Nordson equipment in ways other than those described in the 3. Intended Use documentation supplied with the equipment may result in injury to persons or damage to property.
To prevent injury, be aware of less-obvious dangers in the workplace that often cannot be completely eliminated, such as hot surfaces, sharp edges, energized electrical circuits, and moving parts that cannot be enclosed or otherwise guarded for practical reasons. S1EN−03−[SF−Powder]−6 E 2001 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 10/98...
Clean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to the instructions in your equipment documentation. Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with original equipment. Contact your Nordson representative for parts information and advice. S1EN−03−[SF−Powder]−6 E 2001 Nordson Corporation...
Identify the reason for the malfunction and correct it before restarting the equipment. Dispose of equipment and materials used in operation and servicing Disposal according to local codes. S1EN−03−[SF−Powder]−6 E 2001 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 10/98...
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Section 2 Description Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Description P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
Description Section 2 Description The Nordson Level Controller is designed to integrate into a powder 1. Intended Use recycling system to control the addition of powder from a virgin supply to the powder hopper. Fig. 2-1 Level Controller P/N 768606A...
By maintaining a constant level of powder in the hopper, this provides a constant gun output and film thickness. The unit is primarily designed for use with the Nordson feed from the box system, it has an electric supply for a vibrator, a regulated air supply for the Nordson transfer pump and comes complete with a simple to mount sensor for fitting to the side of the powder hopper.
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Section 3 Installation Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Installation P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
Pack the unit in suitable packing materials and sturdy cartons. Protect 4. Storage from humidity, dust and large temperature fluctuations (condensation). Dispose of properly according to local regulations. 5. Disposal Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
11. Ensure the hopper is empty of powder. 12. Turn on the ”Supply On/Off” switch. 13. The sensor will activate the level controller, although the air supply has been turned off. P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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24. The time for activation of the low level alarm is adjusted by means of a timer located inside the controller, it is factory-set to approximately one (1) minute. Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Installation P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Section 4 Operation Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Operation P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
6. Determine if the powder has run out or if there is a blockage in the system. Correct by adding more powder or clearing blockage. 7. Alarm will clear when powder level in hopper rises above minimum level. Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Operation P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Section 5 Maintenance Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Maintenance P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
The unit should be tested for electrical safety, at intervals of not more 2. Annual Maintenance than 12 months according to Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (as revised) or similar for non-UK countries. Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Maintenance P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Section 6 Troubleshooting Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Troubleshooting P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
The Unit does not contain any user serviceable parts, any parts that fail must be replaced by approved parts available from Nordson. Problem Possible Cause...
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Troubleshooting P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Section 7 Parts Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Parts P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
Parts Section 7 Parts To order parts, call the Nordson Customer Service Center or your local 1. Introduction Nordson representative. Use the parts list, and the accompanying illustration, to describe and locate parts correctly. Using the Illustrated Parts Numbers in the Item column correspond to numbers that identify parts in illustrations following each parts list.
Parts 2. Level Controller Parts P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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769422 S Washer, plain, M5, BZP 769421 S Nut, M5, nyloc, BZP 769136 S Grommet, blanking, 20 mm hole 769139 S Terminal, blade, 0.25 IN. TO M5 Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
S Connector, in-line coupler 769012 S Connector, 8-way, insert, socket 769018 S Contact, socket 769014 S Connector, cable shell 769013 S Connector, 8-way, insert, pin S Contact, pin 769017 P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Section 8 Specifications Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
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Specifications P/N 768606A Level Controller E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...
Weight (kg) (boxed) Less than 70 dB(A) measured at a distance of 1 m from the surface of 3. Noise the unit and at a height of 1.6 m. Level Controller P/N 768606A E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 12/95...