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GLASCRAFT Spartan 3 Operation

Rtm injection system for use with polyester resin and gel-coat
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Operation
Spartan 3
RTM Injection System
For use with Polyester Resin and Gel-Coat
Parts 23280-00 and 23280-02
Maximum fluid working pressure:
1300 psi. (9 MPa, 90 bar)
Maximum air pressure:
100 psi. (0.7 MPa, 7 bar)
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in
this manual. Save these instructions.
GC-1368M
ENG

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  • Page 1 Operation Spartan 3 GC-1368M RTM Injection System For use with Polyester Resin and Gel-Coat Parts 23280-00 and 23280-02 Maximum fluid working pressure: 1300 psi. (9 MPa, 90 bar) Maximum air pressure: 100 psi. (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warnings Warnings ................................Important Safety Information..........................Grounding ................................Set-up Set-up Instructions ............................. Pressure Relief Instructions ..........................Start-up Instructions ............................Shut-down Instructions ............................Parts ................................... Assembly Drawings ............................Sub-Assembly Drawings ............................ Maintenance Maintenance ............................... Accessories ................................Technical Data Technical Data ..................................................

  • Page 3: Warnings

    Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure- speci昀椀c risk. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product-speci昀椀c warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
  • Page 4 Warnings WARNING SKIN INJECTION HAZARD High-pressure 昀氀uid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treatment. • •...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Use only original equipment or equivalent parts • highly reactive property which makes MEKP from GlasCraft in the catalyst system (i.e.: hoses, 昀椀t- valuable to the plastics industry in producing the tings, etc.) because a hazardous chemical reaction curing reaction of polyester resins and gel-coats may result between substituted parts and MEKP.

  • Page 6: Grounding

    Grounding This equipment needs to be grounded. Ground the dispense gun through connection to an GlasCraft approved grounded 昀氀uid supply hose. Check your local electrical code and related manuals for detailed grounding instructions of all equipment in the work area.

  • Page 7: Set-Up

    Set-Up The Spartan 3 comes complete and 昀椀tted with all resin hoses, catalyst bottle and 昀椀lters. The injection head is fully connected to the machine circuit and tested and secured against leaks prior to dispatch. The following instructions are to be used as a guide for consistent and continual operation.
  • Page 8 Set-Up Attach the catalyst jug bracket to the mast. Attach the green material hose to the pick-up tube and insert the tube into a bucket of clean solvent. Recirculation hose from the gun. SOLVENT CONTAINER SOLVENT/WASTE Attach the green material hose CONTAINER to the material pump.

  • Page 9: Pressure Relief Instructions

    Pressure Relief Procedure To relieve 昀氀uid and air pressures: 1. Push down Yellow slide valve, P/N 21402-00 to bleed off air to system. 2. Open P/N 21228-00 on catalyst pump to recirculation position. 3. Open P/N 21192-00 on bottom of material pump. GC-1368M...

  • Page 10: Start-Up Instructions

    Start-Up Console Functions EMERGENCY STOP - Shuts off operation. (Twist red knob to reset emergency stop. AIR MOTOR start button must be pushed to restart.) Pressure Gauge AIR MOTOR SYSTEM START BUTTON AIR PURGE Regulator Push Button ACCU-PRESSURE POWER SWITCH X2 Pressure Gauge ACCU-PRESSURE Regulator...
  • Page 11 Start-Up Open the air valve by pushing the yellow slide on the valve. Turn on the main power. Press the start button. GC-1368M...
  • Page 12 Start-Up Push for set-up screen. GC-1368M...
  • Page 13 Start-Up • Solvent Flush Programing Follow the instructions below for touch screen • operations. • Before initial operation of any internal mix system, make certain the solvent 昀氀ush set-up is fully operational. • Since the system is an internal mix system, the mixer requires 昀氀ushing with air-solvent-air after •...
  • Page 14 昀氀uid. Exhaust air through the gun head until traces of solvent have been dissipated. GlasCraft uses test 昀氀uid that may not be compatible Resin Start-Up with some resins. Then, it is recommended that the test 昀氀uid be 昀氀ushed from the material pump 昀氀uid...
  • Page 15 Start-Up Turn the material air regulator “OFF” (counter-clock The pump should cycle clean solvent through the wise). system and out the recirculation hose. End recirculation when solvent appears reason- ably clean. “OFF” Switch machine recirculation to “ON”. Remove material pump pick-up tube from solvent container and dry thoroughly.
  • Page 16 • • • Start-Up • • Turn the catalyst valve on the dispense gun to recir- Turn machine to recirculation. (ON) • culation position (arrow on valve should point away • from gun block). • • • • • Let material pump cycle slowly until a steady stream of clean material is seen exiting the •...
  • Page 17 Start-Up Recirculation Mode Start-Up Continue to cycle the machine until a steady stream of catalyst appears out of the return tube Both the catalyst valve and the material valve on the and is free of any air bubbles. dispense gun should be in the recirculation position. The recirculation mode should be used in initial (Towards the hoses) start-up or when air bubbles are observed coming...
  • Page 18 • Start-Up • When starting a new machine, it is recommended to dispense a couple of strokes of resin into a suitable container to ensure a proper 昀氀ow of materials. This is • not required once the machine has been properly wet-out.
  • Page 19 Start-Up Manual Injection Instructions Turn recirculation switch to the OFF position. CATALYST Insert port injector into mold opening. Depress the air switch button trigger on gun head to Press manual injection (Located on Touch Screen). dispense mixed material. .025 gallons per stroke 95cc per stroke Select desired percentage of catalyst by pushing the manual Injection Set-Up.
  • Page 20 Start-Up If Adjustments need to be made on the timing of the Flush the system. Air/ Solvent, See Flush set-up page 13. a. Press the Air Flush button. • Automatic Injection Instructions Make sure Manual Injection is NOT on. Manual Injection Box- Blue =ON •...
  • Page 21 • Start-Up Secure port Injector into mold opening or use the Flush the system. remote injection port. a. Press the Air Flush button. Press Start on the set-up screen. Press Injection ON button. b. Press the Solvent Flush button. Injection ON will NOT function until the catalyst pump has found the correct percentage.
  • Page 22 Start-Up RFID tag p/n: 23290-00 RFID tag carrier p/n: 23291-00 GC-1368M...
  • Page 23 • • Start-Up • RFID Option (READ TAGS) Turn the catalyst and resin valves on the gun to the BEFORE FLUSHING! recirculation position. • 1. Select mold scan. • 2. With scanner wand,scan mold chip. 3. Press Start (Located on Touch Screen). •...

  • Page 24: Shut-Down Instructions

    • • Shut-Down If you are using 昀椀llers mixed into the resin, remember on Shut Down Procedure • periods of shut-down, the 昀椀llers can settle to the bottom of the pump and pipe-works. The purpose of the shut down procedure is to verify that all critical parts of the system, i.e., the mixing area, Shut down main air supply by closing yellow lock out have been checked and cleaned to assure trouble-free...

  • Page 25: Parts

    Parts Spartan 3 System Standard Equipment Part Description Number MATERIAL PUMP ASSEMBLY 20864-06 GROUNDING CLAMP ASSEMBLY 17440-00 SLAVE PUMP ASSEMBLY SSP-190-01 CATALYST HOSE 30 FT. 20190-30 MATERIAL RECIRCULATION HOSE 20195-30 MAST/BASE 20569-00/22701-00 CATALYST BOTTLE ASSEMBLY 20941-00 CATALYST RECIRCULATION HOSE 20945-00 SOLVENT HOSE 48 FT.

  • Page 26: Assembly Drawings

    Assembly Drawings 23280-02 SPARTAN 3 ASSEMBLY REVISION A GC-1368M...
  • Page 27 Assembly Drawings 23280-02 SPARTAN 3 ASSEMBLY REVISION A GC-1368M...
  • Page 28 Assembly Drawings 23280-02 SPARTAN 3 ASSEMBLY REVISION A GC-1368M...
  • Page 29 Assembly Drawings 23280-02 SPARTAN 3 ASSEMBLY Part Part Qty. Qty. Description Description Number Number CABLE TIE TOUCH SCREEN CABLE 13424-01 23295-00 GROUNDING CLAMP ASSEMBLY 17440-00 3923-02 SPIRAL WRAP HEAT SHRINK TUBING WASHER 18245-02 1.616 7486-04 FRP LITERATURE WASHER 19845-00 7486-05...

  • Page 30: Sub-Assembly Drawings

    Sub-Assembly Drawings 23250-00 SPARTAN 3 CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY REVISION E GC-1368M...
  • Page 31 Sub-Assembly Drawings 23250-00 SPARTAN 3 CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY REVISION E GC-1368M...
  • Page 32 Sub-Assembly Drawings 23250-00 SPARTAN 3 CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY REVISION E GC-1368M...
  • Page 33 Sub-Assembly Drawings 23250-00 SPARTAN 3 CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY Part Part Qty. Qty. Description Description Number Number PIPE PLUG 11021-23 22238-01 POPPET VALVE PIPE PLUG AIR PURGE,ACCU-FLUSH DECAL 11021-24 22249-00 SOLVENT FLUSH,ACCU-FLUSH DECAL 14638-02 RIVET 22251-00 BREATHER VENT ACTUATED TOGGLE VALVE...
  • Page 34 Sub-Assembly Drawings 23250-00 SPARTAN 3 CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY Part Qty. Description Number 23277-00 SOLENOID VALVE RUBBER SEAL 23279-00 NYLON BRACKET 23281-00 23282-00 SPARTAN II PAC DECAL 23287-00 AIR FILTER 23287-01 AIR FILTER COPPER WIRE #18 BLACK 3800-08 ELBOW FITTING 4342-01...
  • Page 35 Sub-Assembly Drawings 23250-00 SPARTAN CONTROL BOX SCHEMATIC REVISION E GC-1368M...
  • Page 36 Sub-Assembly Drawings 21668-01 Spartan II Gun Assembly Accu-Pressure Valve REVISION E GC-1368M...
  • Page 37 Sub-Assembly Drawings 21668-01 Spartan II Gun Assembly Part Part Qty. Qty. Description Description Number Number ELBOW FITTING BALL VALVE RM-856-04 21667-00 CHECK VALVE 13076-32 O-RING 21675-00 CRUSH WASHER 13867-61 O-RING 21676-00 CHECK VALVE STEM 13867-62 O-RING 22904-00 CRUSH WASHER 13867-63 O-RING 22906-00 15902-00...
  • Page 38 Sub-Assembly Drawings 21668-02 Spartan 3 Gun Assembly Part Qty. Description Number ELBOW FITTING 20735-04 20796-02 CONNECTOR FITTING MINIATURE VALVE 20878-00 MOUNTING BRACKET 21454-00 SPARTAN II GUN 21668-01 RED PUSH BUTTON 22213-01 BLACK PUSH BUTTON 22213-02 PUSH BUTTON BRACKET 22223-90 22224-00...
  • Page 39 Sub-Assembly Drawings 23547-01 CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY 22909-00 Not included with 23547-01 assembly 21664-00 21675-00 Solvent/Air Purge Resin Check Valve Assembly Check Valve Assembly REVISION E GC-1368M...
  • Page 40 Sub-Assembly Drawings 20941-00 CATALYST BOTTLE ASSEMBLY Part Qty. Description Number BOTTLE SUPPLY FILTER LPA-172 20390-00 FITTING JUG CAP 20934-00 20939-00 MALE CONNECTOR SUPPLY BOTTLE 20940-00 21039-00 FITTING ELBOW FITTING 21040-00 HEX NUT 21045-01 TUBING 9704-11 REVISION G 21645-01 SOLVENT POT ASSEMBLY Part Qty.
  • Page 41 Sub-Assembly Drawings GAM-268-01 MATERIAL PICK-UP KIT Part Qty. Description Number PICK-UP TUBE 20394-00 ELBOW FITTING 20395-00 MESH FILTER 20397-01 MATERIAL HOSE 20398-02 Filter Options Part Description Number 100 MESH 20397-02 50 MESH 20397-03 REVISION D GC-1368M...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    GlasCraft recommends that you contact your gel- coat and/or resin supplier concerning material The catalyst pump has faulty seals or is pot-life during extended periods of shut-down. The contaminated with particles.

  • Page 43: Accessories

    Accessories 23280-00 SPARTAN 3 W/PAC ASSEMBLY REVISION G GC-1368M...
  • Page 44 Accessories 23280-00 SPARTAN 3 W/PAC ASSEMBLY REVISION G GC-1368M...
  • Page 45 Accessories 23280-00 SPARTAN 3 W/PAC ASSEMBLY REVISION G GC-1368M...
  • Page 46 Accessories 23280-00 SPARTAN 3 W/PAC ASSEMBLY Part Part Qty. Qty. Description Description Number Number 10773-12C SCREW 23269-00 NORMALLY OPEN SENSOR 10773-14C SCREW 23269-01 NORMALLY CLOSED SENSOR ROLLER BEARING 10773-28C SCREW 23278-00 CABLE TIE TOUCH SCREEN CABLE 13424-01 23295-00 HITCH PIN...

  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical Data Category Data Maximum Fluid Working Pressure 1300 psi (9 MPa, 90 bar) Maximum Air Inlet Pressure 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Typical Flow Rate of Pattern Guns Refer to gun manual Maximum Fluid Temperature 100° F (38° C) B Component (Resin) Inlet Size 1 5/16-12 UN-2A Male 84.83 dB(A)

  • Page 48: Graco Ohio Standard Warranty

    Graco Ohio Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.

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