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SERVICE MANUAL RansFlex Applicators Model: 81545 and 81565 RXQ & RFXQ IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, carefully read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and all instructions in this manual. Keep this Service Manual for future reference. AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019) 1 / 68 www.carlisleft.com...
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MANUAL CHANGES NOTE: This manual has been changed from revision AH-17-03-R0 to revision AH-17-03-R1. Reasons for this change are noted under “Manual Change Summary” inside the back cover of this manual. AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019) 2 / 68 www.carlisleft.com...
This information relates to USER SAFETY and safety literature for your equipment, contact your local and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you Carlisle Fluid Technologies representative or Carlisle Fluid recognize this information, we use the following symbols. Technologies technical support.
SAFETY 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 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 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 AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Electrical Discharge Electrical Unless specifically approved for use in hazardous Equipment locations, the power supply, control cabinet, and all High voltage equipment is utilized in the process.
ATEX EUROPEAN ATEX DIRECTIVE 94/9/EC, ANNEX II, 1.0.6 If the equipment is likely to come into contact with The following instructions apply to equipment covered by aggressive substances, then it is the responsibility of certificate number Sira 14ATEX5343: the user to take suitable precautions that prevent it from being adversely affected, thus ensuring that the The equipment may be used with flammable gases and type of protection provided by the equipment is not...
ATEX Ransflex 81545/81565 ATEX Product Marking Definitions ® Ex Certificate Number: Sira 14ATEX5343 By Ransburg Sira = Notified Body performing EC-type examination 14 = Year of certification 80777-05 ATEX = Reference to ATEX Directive 5 = Protection Concept Code (code 5 is titled Encapsulation) 343 = Document serial number X = Special conditions for safe use apply...
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ATEX AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Nozzle Color Part # Description For Use With 80264-07 V SERIES 0.7mm 80265-00 BLACK 80264-10 V SERIES 1.0mm 80265-00 BLACK 80239-07 T SERIES 0.7mm 80240-00 BLACK 80239-10 T SERIES 1.0mm 80240-00 BLACK AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019) 17 / 68 www.carlisleft.com...
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION RANSFLEX NEW FEATURES • Light weight and easy to maneuver. The Ransflex is an air atomizing applicator powered only by a pressurized air source. Pressurized air creates rotation • Ergonomic handle design to reduce of a turbine generator that powers a cascade. The cascade operator fatigue.
INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS: 81545 RANSFLEX SOLVENTBORNE Environmental/Physical Applicator Length: 254mm (10-inches) Weight: (Without Hose) 600 grams (21.3 oz.) Hose 80558-XX Lengths (Std): 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m Electrical Operating Voltage: 45kV DC (-) maximum Current Output: 140 microamperes maximum ∞ Paint Resistance:* .1 MW to Part Sprayability: Determine sprayability of part to be coated using 76652, Test Equipment...
INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS: 81565 RANSFLEX SOLVENTBORNE Environmental/Physical Applicator Length: 273mm (10.75-inches) Weight: (Without Hose) 620 grams (22 oz.) Hose 80558-XX Lengths (Std): 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m Electrical Operating Voltage: 65kV DC (-) maximum Current Output: 120 microamperes maximum ∞ Paint Resistance:* .1 MW to Part Sprayability: Determine sprayability of part to be coated using 76652, Test Equipment...
INTRODUCTION Figure 2: Ransflex Typical Solventborne Installation RANSFLEX SOLVENTBORNE TYPICAL INSTALLATION Description Description Ransflex 81545 / 81565 Fluid Supply (Grounded) Ball Valve Fluid Regulator Air Hose (80558-XX) Air Regulator with Pressure Gauge Air / Water Separator Air Hose Ground Wire Main Air Supply Line Fluid Line AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019)
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Air Hose WA R N I N G WA R N I N G The user MUST read and be familiar with the For proper safe function of the applicator, the "Safety" section of this manual. 80558-XX Air Hose Assembly must be used (either standard or quick disconnect style).
INSTALLATION 2. All objects inside spray area must be grounded - refer- ence EN 50176 and/or NFPA-33. Resistance to earth ground must be less than 1 meg Ohm. 3. Flammable liquids must be contained in approved metalic grounded containers. 2. Turn off power. Interlocks Required Interlock the solvent supply with the main supply air to the applicator.
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INSTALLATION 4. Connect air. OR... 5. Trigger applicator with fluid off. Look for leaks in any connections 6. Activate fluid, check for leaks with solvent flush if required. AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019) 25 / 68 www.carlisleft.com...
OPERATION OPERATION APPLICATOR OPERATION 3. Activate trigger to start material stream into grounded metal bucket or suitable area. 1. Set fluid pressure using flow regulator. WA R N I N G The bucket or area sprayed into must be grounded to true earth ground.
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OPERATION Adjust air pressure. 5. Re-connect air supply. Position air cap to achieve pattern direction. 8. Actuate applicator (with voltage off) to spray test pattern. 9. As a guide, the tables below show a pressure at the wall to give 2.7 bar (40 psig) dynamic at the handle of the applicator with different hose lengths.
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OPERATION 10. Turn on voltage and trigger applicator. Green light should be on. (Horns Vertical) 13. Fan pattern full open. 11. Adjust fluid pressure and air pressure as required to achieve finish. 12. Adjust air cap position as required. 14. Fan pattern full closed. 15.
OPERATION WA R N I N G The solvent supply must be interlocked with the applicator supply air. 2. Disconnect air to applicator. 16. Adjust compensation valve with small driver. NOTE The compensation valve adjustment is used to adjust fan and atomization pressure at the same time OR...
OPERATION FLUID NOZZLE / AIR CAP Air cap to be used with The fluid nozzle and air cap must be selected according nozzle. to the application. The following charts show the nozzles and air caps available for the Ransflex. CAUTION ...
OPERATION To identify the nozzle, each is engraved with the air cap it must be paired up with. NOZZLE SELECTION 80265-00 / 80264-XX Nozzle Part Number For Use With Air Cap P/N Nozzle Opening Color 80264-07 80265-00 Black 0.7 mm 80264-10 80265-00 Black...
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OPERATION 80231-00 / 80230-XX C SERIES Nozzle Part Number For Use With Air Cap P/N Nozzle Opening Color 80230-12 80231-00 1.2 mm 80230-14 80231-00 Grey 1.4 mm 80230-18 80231-00 Green 1.8 mm 80240-00 / 80239-XX T SERIES Nozzle Part Number For Use With Air Cap P/N Nozzle Opening Color...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SUITABLE SOLVENTS FOR WA R N I N G CLEANING RANSFLEX The user MUST read and be familiar with the APPLICATORS safety instructions in this manual. When cleaning the applicator, a suitable solvent for If compressed used cleaning, cleaning depends on the part(s) of the applicator...
MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION Nozzles from previous Ransburg design are not NEVER remove the fluid nozzle assembly while compatable with the Ransflex design. Use of these paint is in the applicator or paint may enter into the nozzles could cause equipment malfunction and air passages.
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MAINTENANCE • Check that atomizer assembly is clean and undamaged. NOTE Standard electrode is "snap back" spray wire electrode. • Straighten the applicator electrode if necessary. • Clean the fluid filter, if used. Bi-Yearly • Check air hose resistance. If resistance is greater than 0.5 MegOhm the hose should be replaced.
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MAINTENANCE 2. Clean and replace as necessary. 3. Install in reverse order. 3. Install fluid nozzle using 80353-00 wrench. Tighten till nozzle seats on O-ring and then 1/8 additional turn. Fluid Nozzle Removal WA R N I N G Prior to removing the fluid nozzle, all pressure from the system must be relieved.
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MAINTENANCE 2. Carefully disconnect harness by pulling connector 2. Remove fluid tube. on both sides by hand and rocking it side to side to remove. 3. Pull barrel away. 3. Replace cascade as necessary. 4. Apply LSCH 0009 grease to end of cascade. Remove/Replace Cascade 1.
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MAINTENANCE Packing Removal/Replace 5. Remove all parts, clean with non-polar solvent. Inspect for any discolored areas. Replace parts as required. 1. Remove barrel from handle. 2. Use 80353 wrench to remove nut. 6. Prior to installation apply dielectric grease inside packing tube, completely full.
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MAINTENANCE Re-Install Needle Shaft Into Barrel 10. Install Bellville washers in sequence shown. 1. Install needle shaft into barrel with die-electric grease. 10. Install Bellville washers in sequence shown. 2. Tighten packing using wrench. Pull back and forth on the needle shaft till a slight amount of drag is felt. 11.
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MAINTENANCE 2. Tighten barrel screws. 2. Remove fan air cartridge with 10mm wrench. 3. Re-install fluid tube. 3. Remove rear cover and cartridge with 15mm wrench. 4. Re-install trigger. 4. Disconnect motor connector from handle wire harness connector. Motor Removal 1.
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MAINTENANCE 2. Remove screw and retainer. NOTE Block must be pulled out with fingers rocking the part side to side while pulling. NOTE Only remove fluid valve cartridge if parts are being changed. 5. Remove fluid valve cartridge O-ring. Remove motor assembly by pulling out on 3 arms, pull motor out.
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MAINTENANCE 2. Align motor slots with 3 tab arms. NOTE NOTE Only one way to position There is only one way to install the motor. 5. Install light pipe. 6. Install fluid valve cartridge. 3. Install cartridge then o-ring (if removed). 7.
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MAINTENANCE Air Valve Remove/Replace 8. Push rear cover assembly into handle and tighten cartridge. 1. Remove trigger. 2. Remove rear cover assembly. 3. Remove air valve and spring. 9. Install fan air valve cartridge. 4. Remove air valve packing nut and packing. 10.
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MAINTENANCE Fluid Bracket Removal NOTE 1. Loosen fluid nut. The Gasket between the handle and bracket is re- useable. It should only be replaced if torn or damaged. 4. Install gasket and bracket. 2. Remove air fitting. 5. Install air fitting. 3.
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MAINTENANCE Remove Quick Fan Valve 3. Remove lower fluid nut. 1. Remove fan valve. 4. Air fiting. Gun Wrench Functions 80353-00 1. Adjust packings. 5. Remove rear cartridge. 2. Remove nozzles For V Series For C & T Series AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019) 46 / 68 www.carlisleft.com...
MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE General Problem Possible Cause Solution ELECTRICAL On-Off lever in wrong position Ensure the On/Off lever is in the On position. No kV Low pressure Ensure 2.8 bar (40 psig) at the applicator handle with applicator triggered. No ground connection Ensure the air hose is properly grounded to the earth ground.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION PARTS IDENTIFICATION RANSFLEX RXQ - SOLVENT BASE 81545 - ABCDEF Base Optional Model No. Designations ATOMIZATION - TABLE OF “A” DASHES “A” Description “1” “2” “3” / Color “A” Dash No. V SERIES 1.2mm 80265-00 80264-12 79809-00 / YELLOW V SERIES 1.4mm 80265-00 80264-14...
PARTS IDENTIFICATION RANSFLEX RFXQ - SOLVENT BASE 81565 - ABCDEF Base Optional Model No. Designations ATOMIZATION - TABLE OF “A” DASHES “A” Dash No. “A” Description “1” “2” “3” / Color V SERIES 1.2mm 80265-00 80264-12 79809-00 / YELLOW V SERIES 1.4mm 80265-00 80264-14 79809-00 / YELLOW...
PARTS IDENTIFICATION HANDLE COMPONENTS FOR ALL MODELS HANDLE COMPONENTS Description Qty. Item No. Part No. 80717-00 INCLUDES HANDLE (80716-00) AND REAR COVER WITH MOTOR (80378-00) ASSEMBLY (ADJUSTABLE FLUID CONTROL) 80717-01 INCLUDES HANDLE (80716-00) AND REAR COVER WITH MOTOR (80378-00) ASSEMBLY (NON-ADJUSTABLE FLUID CONTROL) 80745-00 GASKET, BARREL EMF-201-04...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION HANDLE WITH REAR COVER WITH MOTOR 80717-00/01 Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80716-00 ASSEMBLY, HANDLE 80244-00 ASSEMBLY, VALVE, AIR 80533-00 SPRING, AIR VALVE 80262-00 ASSEMBLY, VALVE, ADJUSTABLE FLUID CONTROL 80262-01 ASSEMBLY, VALVE, NON-ADJUSTABLE FLUID CONTROL 80555-00 ASSEMBLY, VALVE FAN AIR 80378-00 REAR COVER AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY 80732-00...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION HANDLE ASSEMBLY 80716-00 Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80716-00 ASSEMBLY, HANDLE INCLUDES ALL PARTS BELOW, MOTOR CONTROL BOARD AND HARNESSES 80274-00 SCREW, BARREL-HANDLE 80229-00 NUT, RETAINING, AIR VALVE 10051-05 CUP SEAL, SPRING LOADED REAR CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY 80262-00 (ADJUSTABLE FLUID CONTROL) Qty.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION REAR CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY 80262-01 (NON-ADJUSTABLE FLUID CONTROL) Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80262-01 ASSEMBLY, FLUID CARTRIDGE (NON-ADJUSTABLE) 79001-08 O-RING, SOLVENT PROOF 80555-00 FAN AIR CARTRIDGE Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 80555-00 ASS’Y., FAN VALVE (INCLUDES ALL PARTS BELOW) 79001-16 O-RING, SOLVENT PROOF AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019)
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION 80378-00 REAR COVER WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY Item No. Description Qty. Part No. 80378-00 COVER, REAR ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES ALL PARTS BELOW) 80213-00 PIPE, LIGHT 80255-00 ASSEMBLY, MOTOR 79775-00 BLOCK, PORTING 7554-61 O-RING, SOLVENT RESISTANT 80275-00 SCREW 80219-00 BRACKET, LOCKING AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019) 61 / 68 www.carlisleft.com...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION 80255-00 MOTOR ASSEMBLY Qty. Item No. Part No. Description 80255-00 ASSEMBLY, MOTOR (INCLUDES ALL PARTS BELOW) 80217-00 COVER SUPPORT, MOTOR 79796-00 SCREW, MOTOR AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019) 62 / 68 www.carlisleft.com...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION 80254-00 REAR COVER ASSEMBLY Description Qty. Item No. Part No. 80254-00 COVER, REAR (CONTAINS PARTS BELOW) 80274-00 M4 X .7 SHCS AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019) 63 / 68 www.carlisleft.com...
PARTS IDENTIFICATION SPARE PARTS KITS Description Part No. 79001-07-K3 Fluid inlet o-ring of barrels 80264-XX-K3 V Series nozzles in kits of 3 (XX = 12, 14 or 18) 80464-XX-K3 V Series high wear nozzles in kits of 3 (XX = 14, 18) 80230-XX-K3 C Series nozzles in kits of 3 (XX = 12, 14 or 18) 80239-XX-K3...
PARTS IDENTIFICATION RANSFLEX RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS (Quantities Per Applicator) Part # Description 80264-XX Nozzle, Fluid V Series (See page 42) 80264-XX-K3 Nozzle, Fluid V Series (See page 42) (Kit of 3) 80230-XX Nozzle, Fluid C Series (See page 42) 80230-XX-K3 Nozzle, Fluid C Series (See page 42) (Kit of 3) 80239-XX Nozzle, Fluid T Series (See page 42)
MANUAL CHANGES MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY AH-17-03-R1 - Replaces AH-17-03-R0 with the folowing changes: Change Description Page(s) Update to current design Add MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY pages 2, 67 Update SAFETY section Change labels from 0518 to 2813 AH-17-03-R1 (10/2019) 67 / 68 www.carlisleft.com...
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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. For specific warranty information please contact Carlisle Fluid Technologies.
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