Graco Glascraft GC-1388G Operation Manual
Graco Glascraft GC-1388G Operation Manual

Graco Glascraft GC-1388G Operation Manual

Low emission external-mix dispense gun

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Operation
Indy-X Chop
Low emission external-mix dispense gun for use with polyester resin and gel coat.
For professional use only.
Maximum fluid working pressure:
2000 psi (14 MPa, 138 bar)
Maximum air pressure:
100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar)
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in
this manual. Save these instructions.
GC-1388G
ENG

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  • Page 1 Operation Indy-X Chop Low emission external-mix dispense gun for use with polyester resin and gel coat. For professional use only. Maximum fluid working pressure: 2000 psi (14 MPa, 138 bar) Maximum air pressure: 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warnings ... 3 Important Safety Information ... 5 Grounding ... 6 Set-Up ... 7 Parts ... 8 Assembly Drawings ... 9 Pressure Relief Procedure ... 14 Maintenance ... 15 Graco Ohio Standard Warranty ... 24 Graco Ohio Information ...24 GC-1388F...
  • Page 3: Warnings

    Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure- specific risk. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
  • Page 4 Warnings sions of this section. 1) manual guns, 2) UL-1450 compliant equipment 3) automatic guns,/dispense val tion valves, 4) heated hoses. Since the text contains mostly “Do not” statements, the symbols have lines them. SKIN INJECTION HAZARD SKIN INJECTION HAZARD High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP) MEKP is among the more hazardous materials found in commercial channels. Proper handling of the “unstable (reactive)” chemicals presents a definite challenge to the plastics industry. The highly reactive property which makes MEKP valuable to the plastics industry in producing the curing reaction of polyester resins and gel-coats also produces the hazards which require great care...
  • Page 6: Grounding

    Grounding Some materials may become self-igniting if applied too thickly. Read material manufacturer’s warnings and material MSDS. Moisture Sensitivity of Isocyanites This equipment needs to be grounded. Isocyanites (ISO) are catalysts used in two component Ground the dispense gun through connection to a foam and polyurea coatings.
  • Page 7: Set-Up

    Set-Up Hose Attachment 1. Engage the trigger lock. Rotate trigger lock to stop the trigger from being activated. Attach the (black p/n 21694-25) material hose to the material inlet fitting on the back of the gun. Attach the (yellow p/n 236) solvent line to the solvent inlet fitting on the back of the gun.
  • Page 8: Parts

    Parts Indy-X Chop Dispense Gun 23575-00 Standard Equipment Part Number 23575-00 Indy X Chop Dispense Gun GC-1388 Repair Parts Kits: Part Description Number 23557-00 23558-00 MAINTENANCE KIT Description User Manual O-RING KIT GC-1388F...
  • Page 9: Assembly Drawings

    Assembly Drawings 23575-00 Indy X Chop Dispense Gun 189018 1) Catalyst seat assembly p/n: 23544-00 2) Material seat assembly p/n: E-135 3) Material needle valve assembly p/n: 23545-00 GC-1388F...
  • Page 10 Assembly Drawings 23575-00 Indy X Chop Dispense Gun Note: Use p/n: LPA2-123S and p/n: LPA2-124S when using LPA2-147-XXXX and 23047-XX series spray tips. GC-1388F...
  • Page 11 Assembly Drawings 23575-00 Indy X Chop Dispense Gun GC-1388F...
  • Page 12 Assembly Drawings 23575-00 Indy X Chop Dispense Gun GC-1388F...
  • Page 13 Assembly Drawings 23575-00 Indy X Chop Parts List Part Description number 11021-41 PIPE PLUG 13076-06 13867-03 13867-05 13867-07 13867-09 15845-01 BALL DRIVER 18383-02 1/4 IN. SST BALL FITTING 1880-00 20506-00 NEEDLE 20507-00 PACKING RETAINER 20508-00 MATERIAL DISK 20509-00 PACKING NUT 20511-00 NEEDLE COLLET 20514-00...
  • Page 14: Pressure Relief Procedure

    Pressure Relief Procedure To relieve fluid and air pressures: 1. Push down Yellow slide valve, P/N 21402-00 to bleed off air to system. 2. Open P/N 21228-00 on catalyst pump to recirculation position. 3. Open P/N 21192-00 on bottom of material pump. 4.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance Parts Replacement Procedure Before performing maintenance on the dispense gun, follow Pressure Relief Procedure. Notice Due to the different o-ring materials and lubricants used in the dispense guns, never submerge or soak any dis- pense gun in any type of solvent. Submerging or soak- ing any dispense gun will immediately void the gun war- ranty.
  • Page 16 Maintenance Needle & Pin Removal Procedures Remove needle collets. (3/8in. Wrench) Remove set screws. (5/64in. Hex Key) Remove needle guard. Remove pins. Remove needle assemblies. (9/16in. Wrench) GC-1388F...
  • Page 17 increasing in viscosity. If used, this partially cured ISO Maintenance will reduce performance and the life of all wetted parts. The amount of film formation and rate of crystalli- If Packing, P/N 20507-00 and Packing Disks, zation varies depending on the blend of ISO, the P/N 20508-00 are removed from Needle and Pack- humidity, and the temperature.
  • Page 18 Maintenance Needle & Pin Reassemble Procedure Reassemble the needle assemblies to the gun body. Lubricate the o-rings & use teflon tape on the threads. Make sure the gun pins are lubricated and slide them into the gun block and can be seen between the gun block and the back side of the trigger and they both are exposed at the back of the gun block near the catalyst and resin needles.
  • Page 19 Maintenance Trigger & Needle Guard Readjustment Procedure If you trigger the gun and notice that one needle is activating before the other and not parallel, fine adjustment is needed. Using a 5/64in. hex key adjust the Set Screw which is NOT making gun pin contact when the gun is triggered.
  • Page 20 Maintenance Packing Nut Adjustment Procedure Remove the trigger from gun. Slide it down and to the side. Slide the gun pins, p/n 23514-00 forward to allow access to the packing nuts. Adjust the packing nuts with a wrench. (3/8in. open end) GC-1388F...
  • Page 21 Options Impingement Dispense Tips Part Orifice Number 23005- 0.040 0.050 0.060 0.070 0.080 0.090 0.040 0.050 0.060 0.070 0.080 0.090 0.040 0.050 0.060 0.070 0.080 0.090 0.040 0.050 0.060 0.070 0.080 0.090 0.040 0.050 0.060 0.070 0.080 0.090 0.040 0.050 0.060 0.040 GC-1388F...
  • Page 22 Options Impingement Dispense Tip Reference Chart Part Orifice Number 23047-J1 .012 .014 .022 .012 .014 .022 .012 .014 .022 Note: Use p/n: LPA2-123S and p/n: LPA2-124S when using LPA2-147-XXXX and 23047-XX series spray tips. Airless Dispense Tip Reference Chart Part Orifice Number LPA2-147-1525...
  • Page 23: Technical Data

    Technical Data Category Maximum Fluid Working Pressure Maximum Air Inlet Pressure Typical Flow Rate of Pattern Guns Maximum Fluid temperature Air Inlet Size (Chopper) A Component (Catalyst) Inlet Size B Component (Resin) Inlet Size Solvent Flush Sound Pressure Sound Power, measured per ISO 94 16-2 Dimensions Weight Wetted Parts...
  • Page 24: Graco Ohio Standard Warranty

    Graco Ohio Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. 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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