Electrical Devices and Operating Equipment 4.1.2 Personnel Qualifi cations 4.1.3 A safe Work Environment Safety Instructions for Staff 4.2.1 Safe Handling of WAGNER Powder Spray Devices 4.2.2 Grounding the Device 4.2.3 Accessories and Spare Parts 4.2.4 Cleaning and Maintenance 4.2.5...
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PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL Contents Grounding 6.6.1 Grounding the Powder Coating System OPERATION Training the Operating Staff Safety Instructions Switching on the Spray Gun Switching off the Spray Gun Switching off the Spray Gun in the Event of Faults or Emergencies...
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VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL SPARE PARTS 13.1 How can Spare Parts be ordered? 13.2 PEA-C4-HiCoat Corona Automatic Gun 13.3 Electrode Holder C4 R with Nozzles 13.4 Angle Adapter WA90 C4 13.5 Angle Adapter WA60 C4 13.6...
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION 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 operating and service staff .
ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL COPYRIGHT The copyright for this operating manual belongs to J. Wagner AG. The information contained in this operating manual may only be used by the operator for his own use, e.g. to produce operating instructions.
Automatic spray gun for automatic coating TYPE OF USE The spray gun PEA-C4-HiCoat serves as stationary equipment for industrial electrostatic coating with fl ammable powder in automatic systems. It can be operated either with single control units or switch cabinet modules.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL PROCESSING MATERIALS Types of powder which can be charged electrostatically Metallic powder REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE The following is prohibited: coating work pieces which are not grounded unauthorized conversions and modifi cations to the spray gun...
Incorrect use of the spray gun! Risk of injury and damage to the device. Only connect original Wagner devices to the PEA-C4-HiCoat spray gun. The PEA-C4-HiCoat powder spray gun may only be connected to the control devices listed below: EPG-Sprint HVM-D 1...
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL SAFETY IDENTIFICATIONS Plates bearing information for the user have been attached to the work openings of the powder coating booth. The plate size corresponds to the standard category Ø 100 mm; 3.94 inches.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL GENERAL 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...
4.2.1 SAFE HANDLING OF WAGNER POWDER SPRAY DEVICES Do not point spray guns at people. Before all work on the device, in the event of work interruptions and functional faults: - Switch off the energy/compressed air supply.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL 4.2.4 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before starting cleaning or any other manual work, the high-voltage in the spray area must be shut down and locked to prevent it from being switched back on.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL NOTE ON HARMLESS DISCHARGES Nozzle Electrode Luminous discharge Work piece P_01091 With the high-voltage switched on, a luminous or corona discharge occurs at the electrode tip; this can only be seen in the dark. This physical eff ect can be seen when the electrode is brought near the grounded work piece.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL PROTECTIVE AND MONITORING EQUIPMENT WARNING Incorrect use! Risk of injury and damage to the device. Protective and monitoring equipment must not be removed, modifi ed or rendered unusable. Regularly check that they are working perfectly.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL DESCRIPTION DESIGN OF SPRAY GUN P_01612 Description Flat spray nozzle (defl ector cone) Electrode Cap nut Gun body Electrical connection Atomizing air connection Powder hose connection Type plate FUNCTIONING OF THE SPRAY GUN The spray gun is switched on and off via the superordinated control unit.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions: Length/width/height see chapter 5.3.1 Weight 555 g; 1.22 lbs Electrical: Input voltage max. 22 Vpp Input current max. 0.9 A Frequency 19 - 30 kHz Output voltage max. 100 kV DC...
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL 5.3.1 DIMENSIONS P_01611 Measurement inch 133.66 1.18 12.20 2.99 3.23 Measurement for installation dimension C calculation when utilizing a defl ector cone...
PERMITTED ACCESSORIES Only the accessories listed in this operating manual may be connected to the PEA-C4-HiCoat powder spray gun. The accessories listed in chapter 12 were included in the EC type examination and are approved for use with the gun.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL ASSEMBLY AND COMMISSIONING TRAINING ASSEMBLY/COMMISSIONING STAFF WARNING Incorrect installation/operation! Risk of injury and damage to the device. The commissioning staff must have the technical skills to safely undertake commissioning. The commissioning staff must be familiar with the provisions of European standard DIN EN 50177.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL PREPARING THE SPRAY GUN 6.4.1 SELECTION OF THE SUITABLE NOZZLE SYSTEM The process of changing from the fl at spray nozzle to the defl ector cone is described in chapter 8.5 "Fitting the Round Spray Nozzle".
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PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL Nozzle Application Distance to Powder Work Piece Discharge (mm) (g/min) HPO-1¹ Wide fl at spray nozzle for high powder application > 200 (slow powder cloud) good atomization (Total air > 4.5 Nm³/h)
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL MOUNTING THE SPRAY GUN WARNING Unintentional putting into operation! Risk of injury. Before any work on the device, in the event of work interruptions and malfunctions: Switch off the energy/compressed air supply.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL GROUNDING WARNING Defective grounding will result in high levels of powder mist! Danger of poisoning. Insuffi cient paint application quality. Ground all device components. Ground the work pieces to be coated.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL 6.6.1 GROUNDING THE POWDER COATING SYSTEM P_01614 Only use mains cables with grounding strand! Connect grounding cable with booth and system ground! Connect grounding cable to an uncoated metal part of the booth!
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATION TRAINING THE OPERATING STAFF WARNING Incorrect operation! Risk of injury and damage to the device. The operating staff must be qualifi ed to operate the entire system. Before work commences, the operating staff must receive appropriate training.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL SWITCHING ON THE SPRAY GUN The spray gun is switched on via the superordinated control unit of the system. At the same time the high-voltage and the coating material supply are activated.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL OPTIMIZING THE POWDER CLOUD FOR YOUR COATING Procedure: 1. Switch on the high-voltage generation and the powder feed. Note: To minimize the wear on the wearing parts, the total feed air and dosage air should be under 5 Nm³/h!
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL PERFORMING A COLOR CHANGE WARNING Dust formation! Danger of poisoning. Danger due to escaping dust, contamination of device and device components. Before starting cleaning or other manual work, the high-voltage must be shut down and locked to prevent it from being switched...
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL REPRODUCIBLE SETTING OF THE NOZZLE POSITION 30° For a horizontal powder cloud, the fl at spray nozzle is set where the protective wedge is in the 0° position. 15° When attaching a round spray nozzle, we recommend turning the protective wedge in the 90°...
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING 8.1.1 CLEANING STAFF Cleaning work should be regularly and carefully undertaken by qualifi ed and trained staff . The staff must be familiar with the DIN EN 50177 provisions. They should be informed of specifi c hazards during their training.
The cleaning intervals should be adapted by the operator depending on the level of use and if necessary the level of soiling. In doubt, we recommend contacting J. Wagner AG's specialist personnel. The valid health and safety specifi cations and the safety instructions provided in chapter 4...
Risk of injury and damage to the device. Have repairs and part replacements be carried out by specially trained staff or a WAGNER service center. Before all work on the unit and in the event of work interruptions: - Switch off the energy/compressed air supply.
The maintenance intervals should be adapted by the operator depending on the level of use and if necessary the level of soiling. In doubt, we recommend contacting J. Wagner AG's specialist personnel. The valid health and safety specifi cations and safety instructions provided in chapter 3...
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL 8.2.4 REPLACING THE SPRAY GUN Before replacing the spray gun any powder residue must be thoroughly removed. The wearing parts in the spray gun, marked in the spare parts list with " ", must be regularly checked and, if necessary replaced.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL CLEANING THE SPRAY GUN AND DISMANTLING THE FLAT SPRAY NOZZLE Procedure: 1. Unscrew cap nut 1 from spray gun housing 5. 2. Pull fl at spray nozzle 2 off the electrode holder 3.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE WEDGE Note: A wedge tool is available to prevent the protective wedge from being damaged when dismantling and inserting. You will fi nd the necessary wearing parts and spare parts in chapter 13 "Spare Parts" of this operating manual.
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PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL Note: The same wedge tool is used to insert the protective wedge. 1 Wedge tool 2 Protective wedge (when positioned) 3 Electrode holder (cut open view) Procedure: P_00597 1. Guide protective wedge 2 into wedge tool 1.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL 5. After long periods of operation or having replaced the protective wedge repeatedly, it is recommended to check also the powder tube for wear and replace if necessary. You will fi nd the necessary wearing parts and spare parts in chapter 13 "Spare Parts"...
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PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL CAUTION Electrode tip! Risk of injury. Take care when fi tting the C4 R electrode holder. Carefully fi t the new C4 R electrode holder 6 into the spray gun housing 5.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL FITTING THE ANGLE ADAPTER 8.6.1 REMOVING THE NOZZLE AND ELECTRODE HOLDER The standard Corona spray gun is delivered with a fl at spray nozzle. The nozzle can be changed easily, as described below.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL 8.6.2 FITTING THE ANGLE ADAPTER Procedure: 1. Install electrode holder 1 together with nozzle 2 in the nozzle insert 3 and tighten cap nut 4. 2. Push angle adapter 5 onto the gun body and screw slightly threaded sleeve 6.
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PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL Unscrew threaded sleeve 8 and locking sleeve 9 with mounting tool 10. Pull out connecting element 11 of angle adapter 12. Insert screwdriver into open area X and turn it until the nozzle insert 7 becomes loose.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL MOUNTING THE CORONA-STAR The Corona-Star is a Retrofi t-Set for the spray gun, which helps to achieve a better surface quality (reduction of "orange peel"). WARNING Danger from electric current! Risk of injury and damage to the device.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL CORONA-STAR FOR ANGLE ADAPTER 8.8.1 MOUNTING THE CORONA-STAR WARNING Danger from electric current! Risk of injury and damage to the device. Only trained personnel may modify the Corona-Star. Prior to mounting the Corona-Star, the high-voltage and the powder feed must be switched off and secure against inadvertent switch on.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL INSPECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIN EN 50177: 2010-04 If the system is used for electrostatic coating with fl ammable coating powders, testing should be undertaken in accordance with DIN EN 50177: 2010-04 as per Table 3 and Table 4.
Danger to life and equipment damage. Wagner devices, protective systems and safety, monitoring and control equipment may only be repaired as defi ned in Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX) by trained Wagner service personnel or capable persons in accordance with TRBS 1203! Note national regulations!
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OPERATING MANUAL Malfunction Cause Remedy No electrostatics (e.g. no wrap Fault in the high-voltage Contact Wagner Service center around or powder adhesion) generator Electrical cable from spray gun Replace the electric cable to control unit faulty Cascade in spray gun faulty...
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL ACCESSORIES 12.1 FLAT SPRAY NOZZLES Order No. Description 390324 F1 fl at spray nozzle P_00694 390325 F2 fl at spray nozzle P_00694 390326 F3 fl at spray nozzle P_00694 2311889 F4 fl at spray nozzle...
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL 12.3 RETROFIT SET CORONA-STAR P_01104 Order No. Description 390918 Corona-Star compl. 260296 Corona-Star electrode 390319 Cap nut Wearing part 12.4 CORONA-STAR WA C4 P_01168 Order No. Description 2306335 WA C4 Corona-Star...
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL 12.5 WEDGE TOOL P_00714 Order No. Description 390900 Wedge tool including 20 protective wedges only available as a set 12.6 GUN SUPPORT AND FIXATION Order No. Description 351347 Bracket for fi xing the spray gun P_01619 Order No.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL 12.9 POWDER MEASURING BAG DANGER Risk of explosion due to electrostatic charging! Danger to life and equipment damage. Only use powder measurement bag when high-voltage is switched off ! For measuring powder quantities for the C4 gun generation.
Risk of injury and damage to the device. Have repairs and part replacements be carried out by specially trained staff or a WAGNER service center. Before all work on the unit and in the event of work interruptions: - Switch off the energy/compressed air supply.
PEA-C4-HiCoat VERSION 05/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829 OPERATING MANUAL 13.3 ELECTRODE HOLDER C4 R WITH NOZZLES P_01103 Electrode holder C4 R with nozzles Quantity Order No. Description 390917 Electrode holder C4 R compl. 390916 Electrode holder C4 R 390310 Wedge...
The manufacturer will not be held liable or will only be held partially liable if third-party accessories or spare parts have been used. With genuine WAGNER accessories and spare parts, you have the guarantee that all safety regulations are complied with.
0102 EC Certifi cate of Conformity The CE certifi cate 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: PEA-C4-HiCoat automatic gun 390893...
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