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Instructions ® VISCON 3A2954T High Flow, High Pressure Fluid Heater For variable heating of viscous fluids. For professional use only. 7250 psi (50 MPa, 500 bar) Maximum Working Pressure See page 3 for model information and approvals. Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual before using the equipment.
Models Models Hazardous Location Heaters See SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE, page 5. VAC (50/60 Hz single Approvals Model Series Description phase) / Watts / Amps 24W248 Thermostat Control 240 / 5400 / 22.5 2575 RTD, For Use With 24W612 External Digital 240 / 5400 / 22.5 0359...
Models Non-Hazardous Location Heaters VAC (50/60 Hz single Approvals Model Series Description phase) / Watts / Amps 24P016 Thermostat Control 240 / 5400 / 22.5 Thermostat Control, 25C961 240 / 5400 / 22.5 For XP-hf 5024314 Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No. 88 RTD, For Use With Conforms to UL STD 499 262853...
• For information on the required dimensions of the flameproof joints contact the holder of this certificate (Graco Inc); Flamepath joints are not intended to be repaired. • Special fasteners for securing equipment covers shall have a minimum yield strength of 1,100 MPa and be corrosion resistant and sized M8 x 1.25 x 30.
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Warnings WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. Paint or solvent flowing through the equipment can cause static sparking. To help prevent fire and explosion: • Use equipment only in well-ventilated area. •...
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Warnings WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. • Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component.
Typical Installation Typical Installation The typical installation drawing is only a guide. Your Graco distributor can assist in designing your system. 05486-524 . 1: Typical Installation – Heated Circulating System Key: Bleed-type Master Air Valve Fluid Pressure Regulator Air Filter...
Installation Installation Select Tubing Fluid loses some heat through the tubing or hose between the heater and spray gun. Locate heater close • Select system components that meet to the spray area to minimize heat loss through temperature and pressure ratings listed in plumbing.
Cart Mount NOTE: For a 2.5 in. square tube frame cart, two each of NOTE: The Viscon HF heaters will mount anywhere a cart mounting bar 183485 (CC) and clamp 183484 (BB) Viscon HP heater was previously mounted. See the are required.
Installation Fluid Connections and Electrical Connections Accessories Install a fluid shutoff valve (T) in the heater’s 3/4 in. npt(m) fluid inlet. Do not overtighten. Connect the fluid supply line to the valve. Improper wiring may cause electric shock or other serious injury if work is not performed properly.
2. For Hazardous Location Heaters only: Connect a ground view as shown in F . 7. Loosen the ground screw and attach a ground wire (Y, Graco part 222011, not supplied). Tighten the ground screw securely. Connect the other end of the ground wire to a true earth ground.
Operation Operation Pressure Relief Procedure Prime the System Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever NOTE: Refer to F . 1, page 8, for the following you see this symbol. procedure. NOTICE To prevent damage, do not turn on heater until system is fully primed.
Operation Set Heater Control Adjust for Spraying This procedure applies to model 24P016 only. Heater NOTICE 262853 with RTD control has no adjustments to make on the heater, it requires use of an external temperature Operating the heater at its highest setting of over controller.
Maintenance Maintenance Flush the Equipment Drain the Heater 1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14. To avoid fire and explosion: • Flush equipment only in a well-ventilated area 2. Remove heater inlet and outlet fittings or pipe plugs. • Ensure main power is off and heater is cool before Have a container ready to catch the fluid.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DANGER SEVERE ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD This equipment can be powered by more than 240 V. Contact with this voltage will cause death or serious injury. Turn off and disconnect power at main switch before disconnecting any cables and before servicing equipment Problem Cause...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Too much pressure drop or fluid will The flow rate is too high. Reduce flow rate or use 2 heaters. not flow. The fluid passages are clogged. Flush or clean the passages, Flush the Equipment, page 16. Heater fittings leak.
Schematics Schematics NOTE: Refer to Parts, pages 27 or 31, for an illustration of your heater. RTD Sensor (1000 ohm) 42, 88 260°F WHITE BLACK ti20062b . 10: Electrical Schematic - 262853, 24W612 Heater with RTD RTD Pin Wire Color Signal Excitation White RTD Element...
Repair Repair Overtemperature Switch NOTE: This switch is a manual reset type. Press the red button to reset the switch. Check for continuity across the contacts. If the switch tripped, always determine the cause before returning the heater to service. To avoid burns, electric shock, and skin injection, 1.
Repair Control Knob This procedure applies to thermostat-controlled heaters only. See the Fig. 12: Thermostat Repair on page 21. 1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14. 2. Turn control knob (33) to setpoint 1. 3. Loosen the control knob setscrew (30). 4.
Repair Heater Core Replacement 9. Unscrew cylinder (66) and pull straight down and off to expose the core (68). 10. Remove cover screws (52) and cover (18). NOTICE On digital control models 262853 and 24W612 only, remove RTD sensor (88) to avoid damaging it. Removal NOTE: See Parts illustration on page 27.
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Repair Installation NOTE: See Parts illustration on page 27. 7. Push new core (68) fully up into position. 8. On digital control models 262853 and 24W612 only, 1. Install new 1 in. npt plug (95) into the bottom of the re-install RTD sensor (88) and compression nut.
Repair Replace Heater Core and Unclog 9. Unscrew cylinder (66). Pull down to remove. Fluid Passage 10. Remove screws (52) then remove cover (18). 11. On model 262853 and 24W612 Only: Remove The heater core (68) can be removed for thorough cleaning or replacement.
Repair Heater Cartridges Reassembly See Parts illustration that applies to your heater on NOTICE page 27 or 31. To avoid damage to the heater and inaccurate temperature readings, the sensor (88) position 1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14. cannot be changed once a compression fitting (72) has been tightened.
Accessories Accessories Mounting Bracket Cart Bracket For mounting heaters to 2.5 in. (63 mm) square tube 192585 frames. Order two each of the following. 183484: Clamp 183485: Mounting bar 183484 7761a 183485 Dimensions – inches (mm) C (4x) F (2x) 6.76 0.88 3.37...
Technical Specifications The heater can be used in the following environmental conditions: indoor use, 99% maximum relative humidity, pollution degree 2, installation category II, maximum ambient temperature 140° F (60° C). Viscon HF Heater Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 7250 psi...
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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