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MANUAL CHANGES NOTE: This manual has been changed from revision PA-18-01-R4 to revision PA-18-01-R5. Reasons for this change are noted under “Manual Change Summary” inside the back cover of this manual. PA-18-01-R5 (02/2022) 2 / 41 www.carlisleft.com...
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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 procedures will cause a being 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 area Equipment that can induce an electrical 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 Equipment Unless specifically approved for use in hazardous High voltage equipment is utilized in the process. Arcing locations, the power supply, control cabinet, and all in the vicinity of flammable or other electrical equipment must be located outside...
SAFETY Return To Contents INTENDED USE 1. The MS elite A5 Automatic powder applicator is exclusively Safety Regulations for Electrostatic for use in powder coating. It has been developed according Powder Coating to recognized safety regulations for use in potentially...
SAFETY Return To Contents The supplied grounding cable (green / yellow) must be 13. When working with cleaning agents that can develop connected to the grounding screw of the electrostatic hazardous fumes, the manufacturer’s instructions must manual powder coating equipment. The grounding cable be observed.
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 move automatically in the workspace. Only trained and authorized persons may Powder approach this equipment.
ATEX/FM/UKEX ATEX/FM/UKEX EUROPEAN ATEX DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU, ANNEX II, UKSI 2016: 1107 (AS AMEMDED) The following instructions apply to equipment Putting into service, use, assembling, and adjustment covered by certificate number FM 19ATEX0004X and of the equipment shall be fitted by suitably trained FM21UKEX0140X: personnel in accordance with the manufacturer's documentation.
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ATEX/FM/UKEX 11. A recapitulation of the certification marking is detailed 17. Earthing of the jigs for workpieces in the “ATEX” section on the next page. Appropriate measures shall ensure that the resistance to earth of the jig shall not exceed 1 MΩ, measured with 12.
ATEX/FM/UKEX MS Powder A5 elite 835020 ATEX Product Marking Definitions Ex Certificate Number: FM19ATEX0004X FM = Notified Body performing EU-type examination 835091 835092 USED WITH 461959-XXXX OR 610190-1X 19 = Year of examination ATEX = Reference to ATEX Directive FM Configuration 0004 = Document serial number These applications are FM approved when the setup is X = Special conditions for safe use apply...
DC charge to the electrode, creating an electrostatic field between the nozzle and the target. One of the many features of the MS elite A5 Automatic 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 Since these particles have the same charge as the spray When the automatic powder spray applicator is turned on at applicator, they are repelled, distributed in a fine cloud and the controller, and the cable is connected at (1), the cascade (2) is activated and provides high voltage to the electrode.
INTRODUCTION Return To Contents NOZZLE FUNCTION Flat fan nozzle The applicator air is used to cool the electrode during operation to prevent impact fusion. Applicator Air High Voltage Round spray nozzle The applicator air is used to cool the electrode during operation to prevent impact fusion.
INSTALLATION Return To Contents INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING AND 3. In case of a problem with the equipment, the issue must be solved as described in the maintenance section under OPERATION OF MS ELITE troubleshooting. A5 AUTOMATIC POWDER APPLICATOR 4. Comply with local regulations for occupational safety and accident prevention regulations at all times.
INSTALLATION 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 Controller...
INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM OF MS ELITE CONTROL MODULE (BASIC MODEL) Vibrator Control Signals 24VDC 230/110V 50/60Hz 6 bar Inlet (87 psig) Air Pressure (max) PA-18-01-R5 (02/2022) 24 / 41 www.carlisleft.com...
INSTALLATION Return To Contents WIRING DIAGRAM OF MS ELITE CONTROL MODULE (DELUXE MODEL) Vibrator Control Signals 24VDC 230/110V 50/60Hz 6 bar Inlet (87 psig) Air Pressure (max) www.carlisleft.com 25 / 41 PA-18-01-R5 (02/2022)
INSTALLATION Return To Contents CONNECTABLE CONTROLLERS CONNECTING AUTOMATIC MS elite AUTOMATIC POWDER APPLICATOR POWDER APPLICATOR The powder hose is connected via a quick disconnect. There is a gun air fitting and the controller cable connection. The MS elite Automatic powder spray applicator may only be operated with one of the following controllers: WA R N I N G •...
OPERATION Return To Contents OPERATION GROUNDING WA R N I N G Ground the powder coating system properly. The grounding of all conductive parts (for example, hooks, chain conveyors, etc.) must be checked at least In order to achieve a good powder coating and for safety weekly.
MAINTENANCE Return To Contents MAINTENANCE NOZZLE CHANGE WA R N I N G Removing the nozzle Inspection and maintenance of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained personel. 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.
MAINTENANCE Return To Contents 4. Carefully pull out the nozzle tube (3) without twisting the applicator body (4). 2. Screw the nozzle nut (2) over the nozzle tube (3). Replace 5. Clean the removed nozzle and powder applicator with the flat spray nozzle (1). Check the nozzle slot is aligned compressed air.
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MAINTENANCE Return To Contents 3. Remove cover and powder connector assembly. 6. Apply dielectric grease along the cascade wire and body. 7. Reinsert cascade, taking care to orient wire correctly. 4. Remove cascade assembly. 8. Replace rear cover and powder tube assembly. 5.
MAINTENANCE Return To Contents TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE General Problem Possible Cause Solution Wear bar or flat spray nozzle are improperly Inconsistent See “Installing the Nozzle” section. oriented Powder Cloud Improper power cord connection. No Power or Check plug connections. Air Delivery applicator Improper controller/ cable connection.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents PARTS IDENTIFICATION 460105 615214 615056 615258 460230 419738 460485 461601 427061 615057 (Included in 615258) (Includes 615258) (Fastened by 419750) 621211 615214 615258 461775 615213 615277 615260-00 MS TOPCOAT A5 AUTOMATIC APPLICATOR SPARE PARTS Part # Description Wear Part 460230...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION 615218 460450 460430 460440 460460 615219-01 615260-00 461775 615213 ROUND SPRAY NOZZLES “R” Part # Description 615218 Round Spray Nozzle Set R1 460430 Round Spray Nozzle D16 (Included in 615218) 460440 Round Spray Nozzle D20 (Included in 615218) 460450 Round Spray Nozzle D24 (Included in 615218) 460460...
MANUAL CHANGES Return To Contents MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY PA-18-01-R5 - Replaces PA-18-01-R4 with the folowing changes: Change Description Page(s) 1. Update SAFETY section 2. Make multiple changes to ATEX/FM/UKEX section 13-17 3. Text change to bullet point 3 4. Change MANUAL to AUTOMATIC, redirect arrows in the image and change last WARNING to a CAUTION 5.
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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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