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MANUAL CHANGES NOTE: This manual has been changed from revision PA-17-08-R5 to revision PA-17-08-R6. Reasons for this change are noted under “Manual Change Summary” inside the back cover of this manual. PA-17-08-R6 (02/2022) 2 / 40 www.carlisleft.com...
Function ................................... 19 Nozzle Functions ..............................20 INSTALLATION: 21-26 Commissioning and Operation of MS elite M5 Manual Powder Applicator ............. 21 Safe Handling of the Manual Powder Applicator ..................... 21 Cable and Hose Connections ........................... 22 Wiring Diagram of MS elite Control Module for Vibratory Cart .................
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SAFETY Return To Contents AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Fire Hazard Spray Area Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the Improper or inadequate spray area and tested periodically. operation and maintenance procedures will cause a fire Spray areas must be kept clean to prevent the...
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SAFETY Return To Contents AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Explosion Hazard Spray Area Improper or inadequate Electrostatic arcing must be prevented. Safe sparking operation and maintenance distance must be maintained between the parts being procedures will cause a coated and the applicator.
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SAFETY Return To Contents AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Spray Area / Electrical Discharge High Voltage There is a high voltage device Parts being sprayed and operators in the spray Equipment that can induce an electrical area must be properly grounded.
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SAFETY Return To Contents AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Electrical Electrical Discharge Unless specifically approved for use in hazardous Equipment locations, the power supply, control cabinet, and all High voltage equipment is utilized in the process.
SAFETY Return To Contents INTENDED USE 1. The MS elite M5 Manual powder applicator is exclusively for Safety Regulations for Electrostatic use in powder coating. It has been developed according to Powder Coating recognized safety regulations for use in potentially explosive atmospheres according to directive RL 2014/34/EU.
SAFETY Return To Contents 12. The grounding of all conductive parts (hooks, chain conveyors, etc.) must be checked at least weekly. The Resistance to earth must be less than 1 MΩ (Mega Ohm). 13. When cleaning the powder applicator and when replacing the nozzles, the controller must be switched off.
SAFETY Return To Contents When the high voltage is switched on, a glow or corona 2. The operator must help to ensure that no unauthorized discharge occurs at the tip. This is only visible in a dark persons work on the powder spraying device (e.g. by environment.
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SAFETY Return To Contents Crushing and shearing points Energized equipment must not be service while power is on. The power must be disconnected prior to servicing. During operation, moving parts may automatically move in the workspace. Only trained and authorized persons may Powder approach this equipment.
ATEX/FM/UKEX Return To Contents ATEX/FM/UKEX EUROPEAN ATEX DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU, ANNEX II, UKSI 2016: 1107 (AS AMENDED) The following instructions apply to equipment covered by by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the certificate number FM 19ATEX0004X and FM21UKEX0140X: manufacturer's documentation. The equipment may be used with ignitable powders with The certification of this equipment relies upon the apparatus groups II and with temperature class T6.
Equipment Category Type of explosive atmosphere (dust) EEx 2mJ = The MS elite M5 applicator is suitable for use in manual spraying installations complying with EN 50050-2: 2013 as it is a Type A class with a discharge energy limit of 2mJ.
DC charge to the electrode, creating an electrostatic field between the nozzle and the target. One of the many features of the MS elite M5 manual powder applicator is that the electrical energy, which is available from the resistive charging electrode, is limited to the optimum level of safety and efficiency.
INTRODUCTION Return To Contents FUNCTION Upon actuation of the trigger (1) (controller is turned on), the Since these particles have the same charge as the spray cascade is activated in the spray applicator. Simultaneously, applicator, they are repelled, distributed in a fine cloud and the powder supply (2) as well as the air supply (3) is activated deposited evenly on the grounded work piece.
INTRODUCTION Return To Contents NOZZLE FUNCTIONS Flat fan nozzle The applicator air is used to cool the electrode in the flat spray nozzle during operation to deter impact fusion. Applicator Air High Voltage Round spray nozzle The applicator air is used to cool the electrode during operation to deter impact fusion.
INSTALLATION Return To Contents INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION SAFE HANDLING OF THE OF MS elite M5 MANUAL POWDER MANUAL POWDER APPLICATOR APPLICATOR 1. Never point powder applicator at any person for any reason. NOTE 2. Persons with pacemakers may not at any time stand in the ...
INSTALLATION Return To Contents CABLE AND HOSE CONNECTIONS CONNECTING Connect From Connecting to Controller Manual Powder Applicator Cable Applicator Connect Powder Applicator Controller Dosage Air Hose Doseage Air Red Controller Injector Dosage Air Feed Air Hose Feed Air Blue Controller Injector Feed Air Gun Air Hose Rinse Air Black...
INSTALLATION Return To Contents WIRING DIAGRAM OF MS elite CONTROL MODULE FOR VIBRATORY CART Vibrator Control Signals 24VDC 230/110V 50/60Hz 6 bar Inlet (87 psig) Air Pressure (max) www.carlisleft.com 23 / 40 PA-17-08-R6 (02/2022)
INSTALLATION Return To Contents WIRING DIAGRAM OF MS elite CONTROL MODULE FOR FLUIDIZED HOPPER Vibrator Control Signals 24VDC 230/110V 50/60Hz 6 bar Inlet (87 psig) Air Pressure (max) PA-17-08-R6 (02/2022) 24 / 40 www.carlisleft.com...
INSTALLATION Return To Contents CONNECTABLE CONTROLLERS CONNECTING MANUAL MS elite MANUAL POWDER APPLICATOR POWDER APPLICATOR The powder hose is connected via a quick disconnect. This enables a rapid plugging and unplugging of the powder hose. The MS elite manual powder spray applicator may only be The powder hose is locked into the applicator.
OPERATION Return To Contents OPERATION OPERATION Requirements for good grounding are: On the back of the manual powder spray applicator is a control panel. With this, the programs can be changed and • Any hangers used to suspend work pieces must be the amount of powder can be adjusted.
OPERATION Return To Contents CHANGING PROGRAM ON THE MANUAL POWDER APPLICATOR Press the arrow key to go to the Program mode The LED P lights up red when the mode is activated. The program can be changed with the +/- button. Press the At the controller module, the selected arrow key again to confirm.
POWDER APPLICATOR Removing the Nozzle CAUTION Maintenance, repair or replacement of parts may only be performed by trained personnel of Carlisle Fluid Technologies. WA R N I N G Wear parts in the powder applicator, marked with a W in the spare parts list, must be checked regularly and replaced if necessary.
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MAINTENANCE Return To Contents 4. Carefully pull out the nozzle tube (3) without twisting the NOTE applicator body (4). At this stage, check to make sure conductive ring 5. Clean the removed nozzle and powder applicator with 461706 is intact. compressed air.
MAINTENANCE Return To Contents TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE General Problem Possible Cause Solution Inconsistent See “Installing the Nozzle” section. Wear bar or flat spray nozzle are improperly Powder Cloud oriented No Power or Check plug connections. Improper power cord connection. Air Delivery Check cable connections.
INTRODUCTION Return To Contents MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY PA-17-08-R6 - Replaces PA-17-08-R5 with the folowing changes: Change Description Page(s) New cover image and add UKCA logo Add CE EX logo to table Text updates to items 5, 9, 14 and 17 Update text in “SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS”, bullet points 6 and 9, last paragraph Correct first sentence New label, remove bullet points 1 and 2, update text in FM Configurations...
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WARRANTY POLICY This product is covered by Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ materials and workmanship limited warranty. The use of any parts or accessories, from a source other than Carlisle Fluid Technologies, will void all warranties. Failure to reasonably follow any maintenance guidance provided, may invalidate any warranty.
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