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Rev. 00 1024 624 Operating instructions and Spare parts list Powder coating booth MagicCompact BA04-XL 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.
Overall view....................20 Booth – superstructure ..................20 Booth – basement ....................21 Floor blow-off system ................22 Powder suction ..................23 Exhaust air system with After Filter ............... 24 Fire protection ....................... 24 Table of contents • 3 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
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Hazard notes ................... 44 Putting out of service ................44 Cleaning....................44 Packing ....................44 Identification .................... 44 Maintenance during storage ................. 45 Maintenance schedule ................45 Maintenance works .................. 45 Return to service ....................45 4 • Table of contents MagicCompact BA04-XL...
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Disposal regulations ................. 47 Materials ....................47 Spare parts list Ordering spare parts ..................... 49 MagicCompact BA04-XL – spare parts list ............50 Floor blow-off system – Pneumatics ..............51 Pressure regulator ....................52 Sensor/Actor Box ....................53 Gun blow off equipment ..................54 Door drive unit .......................
General information This operating manual contains all the important information which you require for the working with the MagicCompact BA04-XL. It will safely guide you through the start-up process and give you references and tips for the optimal use when working with your powder coating system.
Presentation of the contents Figure references in the text Figure references are used as cross references in the descriptive text. Example: "The high voltage (H) created in the gun cascade is guided through the center electrode." 8 • About these instructions MagicCompact BA04-XL...
For this reason, the operating manual must always be available at the plant. Should difficulties arise, however, your Gema service center is always ready to assist. 10 • Safety...
Switch off the installation. unusual noises, unusual – Disconnect the mains plug. generation of heat – Contact the Technical Service Department of Gema. – Fire in the electrical Disconnect the mains plug. system – Extinguish the fire with an appropriate fire extinguisher.
► Blow off the powder from the booth floor before entering. WARNING Risk of collapse/falling through! Walking on the booth roof can result in serious falls with serious injury or death. ► Never step on the booth roof! Safety • 13 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Requirements on personnel carrying out the work Use only technical personnel who are trained in operating the respective equipment (e.g. a crane). If there are any uncertainties, please contact Gema Switzerland GmbH. Packing material Not necessary for the internal transport. For external transport: see chapter "Decommissioning / Storage"...
The result is a material failure and unwanted deformation. ► Avoid heat accumulations and storage in sunlight. ► The plastic booth must not be transported at temperatures above +60 °C. 16 • Transport MagicCompact BA04-XL...
For a better understanding of the interrelationships in powder coating, it is recommended that the operating instructions for all other components be read as well, so as to be familiar with their functions too. Product description • 17 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Input pressure too low – Coating of non grounded objects – Use in connection with unauthorized coating equipment or components Technical Data Electrical data MagicCompact BA04-XL Connected load* 3 x 400 V Frequency* 50/60 Hz Protection type IP54 Approvals II 3 D...
The basic version of this booth has no hand coating openings. The booth can be equipped either on one or both sides with manual coating equipment, as precoating or touch-up station alternatively. 20 • Product description MagicCompact BA04-XL...
The valves for the control of the floor blow-off segments are located in the booth basement. The compressed air input pressure for the floor blow-off system must amount to 4.0 bar. – The pressure regulator for the floor blow-off system can be set to max. 2 bar. 22 • Product description MagicCompact BA04-XL...
The ducts are autocleaning and can be blown out with compressed air. The collected powder is delivered to the cyclone separator. Deposited overspray powder on the walls must sometimes be cleaned manually. Product description • 23 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
During the automatic gun cleaning, the work piece entrance or exit door is closed, thereby an increased air inlet speed results at the remaining openings at the booth. This ensures a dust-free environment around the booth during the color change procedure. 24 • Product description MagicCompact BA04-XL...
The powder hose connection makes possible a perfect fixing of the powder hose by the clamping device. This is a prerequisite for the automatic rinsing of the powder transport equipment (further information about automatic guns, see in the corresponding user manual). Product description • 25 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
The booth control takes place by the corresponding control unit with operating interface. The gun control units are fitted into one or two control cabinets. The switching on and off of the guns takes place by the gap detection unit in the automatic mode. 26 • Product description MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Automatic powder guns The powder is fluidized in the OptiCenter (7). The injectors/application pumps convey the powder through the hoses to the guns (8). The guns spray the powder/air mixture onto the workpieces to be coated. Product description • 27 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
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(5). The after filter separates the powder into a waste container (6) which is positioned directly under the filter elements and is very easy to empty. The cleaned air then exits the filter and is fed directly back into the workshop environment. 28 • Product description MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Cable connections / junctions The connecting cables between control unit and guns must be laid out in such a way that they cannot be damaged during operation. Observe the safety regulations! Assembly / Connection • 29 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
► Check grounding regularly. Appropriate connection points are provided on the booth superstructure and the booth basement, on the cyclone separator, on the duct and on the filter housing for equipotential bonding. 30 • Assembly / Connection MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Is the transport hose connected correctly on the exhaust side? − Are the settings for the powder transport connection unit correct? The plant may be put into operation only after all these points are checked and any faults are corrected! Start-up • 31 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Turn the key switch, the control unit is activated, the operating unit is activated and the key switch returns to its starting position. Start the system, the main menu appears on the operating unit Activate the OptiCenter (see therefore the corresponding user manual) Operation • 33 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Switching over the booth control to cleaning operation – Move the guns to the cleaning position Prepare the OptiCenter for cleaning – Remove the powder container from the OptiCenter (the recovery hose remains on the powder container) 34 • Operation MagicCompact BA04-XL...
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They do not replace by any means the enclosed manuals of the components, and presuppose that you read and understand the corresponding chapters in the operating manual as well as the safety regulations. Operation • 35 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
The following activities on the switching unit should be carried out regularly: – Remove powder deposits and caked powder – Check the gaskets and if necessary, replace them For further information, see the corresponding operating manual! Maintenance / Repairs • 37 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Only use original spare parts. Pressurized pneumatics system The pressurized pneumatics system may trigger dangerous situations. Disconnect the compressed air supply before working on the pneumatics system. Depressurize the pneumatics system. Secure the compressed air supply against reactivation. Fault clearance • 39 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
(see wiring diagram), see also the "Troubleshooting" section in the After Filter operating manual. – In the case of repeated alarm, contact your Gema service center – Pressure increase is Pressure increase on the filter Switch off the gun control units,...
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Insufficient pretension force of Check and adjust correctly the fasteners – Sieve clogged up Check the powder for dampness – Check if too much powder has passed through the cyclone, e.g. when cleaning the booth Fault clearance • 41 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
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Rev. 00 11/23 Fault Cause Corrective action Automatic floor blow-off Pressure reducing valve Check the compressed air supply system not OK defective or adjusted incorrectly Solenoid valve defective (coil, Replace or check cable) or missing signal 42 • Fault clearance MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Use only technical personnel who are trained in operating the respective equipment (e.g. a crane). If there are any uncertainties, please contact Gema Switzerland GmbH. Storage conditions Storage duration If the physical conditions are maintained, the unit can be stored indefinitely.
Identification Apply the label “Protect from dampness and moisture” on the product and the packaging. 44 • Decommissioning / Storage MagicCompact BA04-XL...
► Avoid stress in the plastic material. ► Allow all plastic components such as panels etc. to "acclimatize" at a room temperature of at least 15 °C for at least 24 hours. Decommissioning / Storage • 45 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Requirements on personnel carrying out the work The disposal of the product is to be carried out by the owner or operator. When disposing of components that are not manufactured by Gema, the instructions in the respective manufacturer’s documentation must be observed.
When using the spare parts from other manufacturers the explosion protection is no longer guaranteed. If any damage is caused by this use all warrantee claims become invalid! ► Only original Gema spare parts should be used! Spare parts list • 49 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Rev. 00 11/23 MagicCompact BA04-XL – spare parts list Floor blow-off system – Pneumatics (see separate spare parts list) Gun blow off equipment (see separate spare parts list) Sensor/Actor-Box (see separate spare parts list) Pressure regulator (see separate spare parts list) Door drive unit (see separate spare parts list) Lamp –...
Ø 500 mm 1016 744 Ø 550 mm 1016 745 Ø 600 mm 1016 746 Ø 650 mm 1016 747 Ø 700 mm 1016 748 Ø 800 mm 1018 319 Fig. 18: Switching unit, double Spare parts list • 59 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
Spare parts list ..........49 Figure references in the text ......8 Start-up ............31 Storage ............43 Storage conditions ........... 43 Grounding Potential equalization ........30 Technical Data ..........18 Transport ............15 Intended use ............ 17 Index • 63 MagicCompact BA04-XL...
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