Electrical Devices and Equipment 4.1.2 A Safe Work Environment 4.1.3 Personnel Qualifications Safety Instructions for the Personnel 4.2.1 Personal Safety Equipment 4.2.2 Safe Handling of WAGNER Spray Devices 4.2.3 Grounding the Unit 4.2.4 Product Hoses 4.2.5 Cleaning and Flushing 4.2.6 Touching Hot Surfaces 4.2.7...
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Safety Checks and Maintenance Intervals TROUBLESHOOTING AND RECTIFICATION REPAIR WORK 10.1 Repair Personnel 10.2 Repair Notes DISPOSAL ACCESSORIES SPARE PARTS 13.1 How Can Spare Parts Be Ordered? 13.2 Spare Parts List for VM 500 Control Unit EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS PREFACE The operating manual contains information about safely operating, maintaining, cleaning and repairing the device. The operating manual is part of the device and must be available to the operating and service personnel.
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 LANGUAGES The operating manual is available in the following languages: Original operating manual Language Order no. German 2310485 Translation of the original operating manual Language Order no. English 2318724 French 2318725 Italian...
ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 CORRECT USE DEVICE TYPE VM 500 control unit for controlling GM 5000EA or GM 5000EAC electrostatic spray guns. TYPE OF USE WAGNER's VM 500 electrostatic control unit controls and regulates the high-voltage supply to the GM 5000EA or GM 5000 EAC spray guns used to apply liquid coating media.
Only the corresponding cables for the device may be used (see Chapter 12 and the spray gun's operating manual). Permissible device combinations The following spray guns may be connected to the VM 500 control unit: - GM 5000EA spray gun...
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 TYPE PLATE Main Switch Zulässige Gerätekombinationen siehe Benutzerinformation. Admissible combinations of devices, see information for use. II 3(2) G 0102 SIRA 11 ATEX 5374X Prim. Spannung: max. 20Vpp Wagner International AG Voltage: 1.0 AT...
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR Keep this operating manual at hand near the device at all times. Always follow local regulations concerning occupational safety and accident prevention. 4.1.1 ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT...
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 Ensure that there are no ignition sources such as naked flames, sparks, glowing wires, or hot surfaces in the vicinity. No smoking. Ensure that the pipe joints, hoses, equipment parts and connections are permanently, technically leak-proof: –...
– In the event of functional faults: remedy the fault as described in the "Troubleshooting" chapter. If needed, the liquid ejection devices must be checked by experts (e.g., WAGNER service technician) at least every 12 months for their safe operating condition in accordance with DGUV regulation 100-500 Chapter 2.29 and Chapter 2.36.
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 4.2.4 PRODUCT HOSES Hazard due to bursting of product hose! The product hose is under pressure and may cause dangerous injuries. Ensure that the hose material is chemically resistant to the sprayed products and the flushing agents used.
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 4.2.5 CLEANING AND FLUSHING Hazard due to cleaning and flushing! Explosion hazard and damage to the device. Preference should be given to non-ignitable cleaning and flushing agents. When carrying out cleaning work with flammable cleaning agents, make sure that all equipment and resources (e.g., collection tank, funnel, transport cart) are conductive...
4.2.7 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Hazard due to improper maintenance and repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. Only a WAGNER service center or a suitably trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories.
MODE OF OPERATION The VM 500 control unit supplies the control voltage for the spray gun, in which high voltage is subsequently produced. The high-voltage supply is switched on and off via the trigger of the spray gun.
130215 Grounding cable 10 m; 32.8 ft 9951117 Slow-acting fuse, 1.0 AT 2310487 Declaration of Conformity 2310485 VM 500 operating manual, German see Chapter Operating manual in local language For special versions the delivery note applies. DATA TECHNICAL DATA Description...
8 Spray gun connection: for connecting a GM 5000EA or GM 5000EAC spray gun. Warning - Do not disconnect under voltage. 9 Service connection cover: only for WAGNER service personnel. 10 Knurled nut grounding: grounding cable connection to the signal ground.
This control unit can be used to complete an electrostatic manual spray system. To do so, a suitable spray gun and the relevant components for the selected spray process are required (see WAGNER accessories). Spray guns that are compatible with the VM 500: Air-Spray GM 5000EAR or GM 5000EAF AirCoat-Spray GM 5000EACR or GM 5000EACF Main Switch Zulässige Gerätekombinationen siehe Benutzerinformation.
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 LOCATION OF THE CONTROL UNIT DANGER Incorrect installation of the device! Explosion hazard and damage to the device. Set up the device outside the spray booth/spray zone. If possible, set up the device outside the Ex zone (Ex zone 2 is permissible).
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VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 Grounding scheme (example) Conveyor Control unit Grounding Work piece cable Product supply R max < 1 MΩ Paint tank Spraying stand Floor, static dissipative B_03234 Minimum cable cross-section Control unit Product supply...
11 Stop valve 18 Tank for return flow Sliding tables 12 Air pressure regulator 19 Paint tank Air pressure regulator + air 13 VM 500 control unit 20 Tank for flushing agent filter Product suction system 14 Protective hose 21 Mains cable...
Lay grounding cable from the grounding screw on the device to the signal ground and ensure that all other conductive parts within the working area are grounded. Connect the VM 500 electrostatic control unit via the mains cable to the socket interlocked with the extraction system.
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 OPERATION TRAINING THE OPERATING PERSONNEL The operating personnel must be qualified to operate the entire system. The operating staff must be familiar with the potential risks associated with improper behavior as well as the necessary protective devices and measures.
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 STARTING UP AND SPRAYING 1. Set main switch to position I. For approx. 1 second, all LEDs light up Display test 2. If the operating signal light (2) is green after the display test, the control unit is ready to be operated.
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING 8.1.1 CLEANING PERSONNEL Cleaning work should be undertaken regularly and carefully by qualified and trained personnel. They should be informed of specific hazards during their training. The following hazards may arise during cleaning work: –...
DANGER Incorrect maintenance/repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. Only a WAGNER service center or a suitably trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories. Only repair and replace parts that are listed in the "Spare parts" chapter and that are assigned to the unit.
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 TROUBLESHOOTING AND RECTIFICATION VM 500 B_03423 Functional fault Cause Remedy Green illuminated display (2) does Mains supply not switched on. Check and switch on mains not light up. supply. Fuses defective. Replace fuses.
DANGER Incorrect maintenance/repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. Only a WAGNER service center or a suitably trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories. Only repair and replace parts that are listed in the "Spare parts" chapter and that are assigned to the unit.
WAGNER or one of our dealers will take back your used WAGNER electric or electronic equipment and will dispose of it for you in an environmentally-friendly way. To arrange...
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 12 ACCESSORIES Order no. Designation 241270 Mains cable for Europe 3 m; 9.8 ft 2330628 Mains cable for Europe 10 m; 32.8 ft 241271 Mains cable for Switzerland 3 m; 9.8 ft 264626 Mains cable for USA 2 m;...
DANGER Incorrect maintenance/repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. Only a WAGNER service center or a suitably trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories. Only repair and replace parts that are listed in the "Spare parts" chapter and that are assigned to the unit.
VM 500 VERSION 09/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC 2318724 13.2 SPARE PARTS LIST FOR VM 500 CONTROL UNIT 17 18 B_03424...
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Washer 9922017 Serrated lock washer, externally toothed 9903311 Recessed head raised fillister head screw, H form 241323 Cover, white 2317597 Print, complete for VM 500 ET 263400 Distance bush 9922011 Serrated lock washer, externally toothed 9910103 Hexagon nut 2312348 Hexagon lock nut...
Spray gun: EU Declaration of Conformity The EU Declaration of Conformity is enclosed with this product. If needed, further copies can be ordered through your WAGNER dealer by specifying the product name and serial number. Order number: 2310487...
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Order no. 2318724 Edition 09/2018 ts-liquid@wagner-group.com www.wagner-group.com...
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