Nozzle systems 6.3.1 Replacing the cone nozzle (HB 450) 6.3.2 Replacing the nozzle end (HB 450) 6.3.3 Replacing the swirl nozzle, pressure spring & ball (HB 450 Spray) Adjusting the cover pressure Replacing the cover gasket Replacing the valve assembly...
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Arrangement Applicator HB 450 Spray HB 450 Pos. Description Pos. Description Start/Stop button Spray air choke Lever Trigger Closure cap Handle Suspension hook Stand foot...
This Operating Manual must always be within easy reach for any user. Scope of use The HB 450/HB 450 Spray Applicator is for the melting and metered discharge of melts (thermoplastic substances such as hot-melt adhesives, waxes, etc.) as a bead (HB 450) or spray-on coating (HB 450 Spray) using interchangeable application tools (use as intended).
Safety instructions Safety instructions Potential hazards Danger! Never point the operation-ready device at people. Danger from high pressure! Burn Hazard Nozzle (1) and molten adhesive can be over 392° F (200° C) hot. Wear heat-resistant gloves if contact is unavoidable. Risk of Explosion! When working with oxygen or combustible gases there is risk of explosion! Odor nuisance!
Starting Starting Connecting up To connect up the device proceed as follows: 1. Mount the stand: Fig. 3/1: Mounting the stand foot • To do so, insert the stand foot in the recess at the housing. • The stand foot must engage. 2.
Operation Operation Operating position The device may be operated only with the nozzle pointing downwards. In other positions melt may get into the compressed-air ducts and damage the device. Fig. 4/1: Permitted operating position Charging Burn hazard! Nozzle and molten adhesive can be over 392° F (200° C) hot. Always wear heat-resistant gloves when performing the steps described below.
5. After the trigger (6) has been released the compressed-air supply is cut off immediately and the tank vented. Adjusting the spray pattern (HB 450 Spray only) The spray pattern is altered by adjusting the spray air. Set the optimum spray pattern by turning the spray-air choke (5) in the protective sleeve (Opening on the side in the left housing half): •...
Gasket dirty Clean sealing faces Compressed air escapes from Connections not airtight Tighten or replace gaskets service unit HB 450 Spray only Spray pattern not ideal Spray pattern wrongly set Adjust spray air Nozzle system clogged or Clean or replace swirl 6.3.3...
Servicing/maintenance Servicing/maintenance Danger! Danger due to inadvertent triggering. Disconnect the compressed air supply before all maintenance and service work. Danger! Voltage hazard. All operations which necessitate opening the device may be performed only by qualified electricians. Burn hazard! Nozzle (1) and molten adhesive can be over 392° F (200° C) hot. Wear heat-resistant gloves when performing servicing and maintenance operations.
Cone nozzle Air cap Cap ring Fig. 6/1: Nozzle systems in detail 6.3.1 Replacing the cone nozzle (HB 450) Tools needed • 2 open-end spanners size 19 1. Disconnect the compressed air supply. 2. Let the device heat up thoroughly.
Servicing/maintenance 6.3.3 Replacing the swirl nozzle, pressure spring & ball (HB 450 Spray) Tools needed • 1 hook spanner • 1 open-end spanner size 11 There must be no melt at all left in the tank when the nozzle end is replaced. Therefore discharge the melt completely, e.g.
Servicing/maintenance Replacing the cover gasket Tools needed • 1 Phillips-type screwdriver size 1 Position carefully when assembling Fig. 6/3: Replacing the cover gasket There must be no melt at all left in the tank when the cover gasket is replaced. Therefore discharge the melt completely, e.g.
Repairs Repairs Repairs other than those described in this Operating Manual may be undertaken only by persons appointed by the manufacturer or other technically competent persons using BÜHNEN original replacement parts. Warranty The device has been developed and manufactured in accordance with the most up-to- date technical knowledge.
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