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Rev. 00 1017 565 Quick reference guide Manual equipment OptiFlex Pro Base Kit The complete operating instructions with detailed information and spare parts lists can also be found at: docs.gemapowdercoating.com/2cadff0915 https:// Translation of the original operating instructions...
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To the best of our knowledge and belief, the information contained in this publication was correct and valid on the date of publication. Gema Switzerland GmbH makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this publication, and reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its content without prior notice.
Cleaning ........................ 19 Changing the cartridge ..................22 Spare parts list Ordering spare parts ..................... 25 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit – Spare parts list ............... 26 EC Declaration of Conformity ................32 Table of contents 3 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
Any other use is not considered as intended use. The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage resulting from such use; the user bears sole responsibility for such actions. Gema Switzerland GmbH must be consulted prior to any use of this product for any purposes or substances other than those indicated in our guidelines.
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The use of other parts can lead to risk of injury. Only original Gema spare parts should be used! Repairs must only be carried out by specialists or by authorized Gema service centers. Unauthorized conversions and modifications can lead to injuries and damage to the equipment and invalidate the Gema Switzerland GmbH guarantee.
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As a general rule for all powder spraying installations, persons with The stay for persons pacemakers should never enter high voltage areas or areas with with cardiac pacemakers electromagnetic fields. Persons with pacemakers should not enter areas is forbidden with powder spraying installations! 8 Safety OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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The operating personnel must wear electrically conductive, steel-toe footwear (e.g. ESD shoes). The operating personnel should hold the gun with bare hands. If gloves are worn, these must also conduct electricity. Safety 9 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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Rev. 00 01/20 10 Safety OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
1 The remainder of the start-up procedure for the gun is explicitly described in the operating instructions for the OptiStar CGxx manual powder gun control unit (chapter "Initial start-up" and "Daily start-up")! Start-up 11 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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► The manual equipment may only be operated in conjunction with a sufficiently powerful suction unit (such as Gema Classic Open booth). Swivel aside the fluidizing/suction unit...
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Total air 4.0 Nm³/h High voltage 80 kV Spray current 20 µA Electrode rinsing air 0.1 Nm³/h Fluidizing air 1.0 Nm³/h (for device type F) 0.1 Nm³/h (for device type B and S) 14 Operation OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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– Adjust the total air volume according to the corresponding coating requests correct powder cloud too little total air Setting the powder output much powder little powder Adjust the powder output volume (e.g. according to the desired coating thickness) Operation 15 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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Configure AirMover by opening the ball valve complete and adjusting with the flow control valve (equipment type F only) Open the powder container cover (equipment type F only) Press the The second display level will be shown 16 Operation OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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– The powder should only be touched gently, but should be "cooked" regularly and is also to be stirred using a rod Close again the cover Operation 17 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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Impermissible solvents The following solvents may not be used to clean the gun: ► Ethylene chloride, acetone, ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, methylene chloride, premium gasoline, turpentine, tetrachloromethane, toluene, trichloroethylene, xylene! Maintenance / Repairs 19 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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Vacuum up the hopper and in particular the bottom Clean container with a cloth 10. Reassemble the powder hopper Do not refill the powder container until just before the next use! 20 Maintenance / Repairs OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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Reinsert the injector and fix it fig. 2 Check valve unit Injector housing (supplementary air) Release trigger Powder hose quick release Check valve unit connection (conveying air) Powder hopper connection Maintenance / Repairs 21 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
► Blow off the filter elements from the inside to the outside! ► Do not immerse the filter elements in fluidities or solvents!!! ► Never remove the supporting ring! fig. 3 Connection/plug Filter element O-ring 3.1 Supporting ring Changing the cartridge 22 Maintenance / Repairs OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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Rev. 00 01/20 Maintenance / Repairs 23 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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When using the spare parts from other manufacturers the explosion protection is no longer guaranteed. If any damage is caused by this use all guarantee claims become invalid! ► Only original Gema spare parts should be used! Spare parts list 25 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
Rev. 00 01/20 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit – Spare parts list OptiStar CG21 Powder Gun Control OptiSelect Pro GM04 manual powder gun Flat jet nozzle NF40 – complete 1018 166# Threaded sleeve 1008 326# OptiFlow IG07 injector Cartridge – complete...
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NF22 1008 145 Profiles/big flat NF40 parts (standard 1018 166 nozzle) NF40* 1018 165 NF24 1008 326 Large surfaces 1008 142 NF24* 1008 147 * not suitable for angled nozzles Spare parts list 27 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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► The extensions (150 mm/300 mm) may be connected TO ONLY ONE ADDITONAL extension (150 mm/300 mm), if necessary. 28 Spare parts list OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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1007 742 1007 740 Ø 16 mm Suitable for NS09 331 341 large 1008 259 surfaces NS09 Ø 24 mm 1008 258 1008 257 331 333 Ø 32 mm 331 325 Spare parts list 29 OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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105 139 changes Fast color changes - low Ø 10/15 mm 1001 673 powder flow Fast color changes - Ø 12/18 mm 1001 674 high powder flow * Please indicate length 30 Spare parts list OptiFlex Pro Base Kit...
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EN 50050:2006; EN 60079-10-2:2015 EN 50050-2:2013; EN 60204-1:2018 EN 50177:2009 + A1:2012 Place, date: St.Gallen, 20.10.2023 Bruno Egger Alice Zaugg Manager Operations Head of Quality Management Gema Switzerland GmbH • Mövenstrasse 17 • CH-9015 St.Gallen • Telefon (+41) 71-313 83 00...
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