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Metacap D/A Operating Instructions Manual

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METACAP Spray Gun D/A

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions METACAP Spray Gun D/A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Instruction of the Personnel ..............5-9 Description, Structure and Functioning........6-10 Description ..................6-10 Structure of the METACAP Spray Gun D/A ........6-11 Spare Parts List for the METACAP Spray Gun D/A ......6-12 Functioning ..................6-13 Initial Operation ................7-14 Operating Instructions ..............8-15 Default Settings .................8-15 Spray Process ...................8-18...

  • Page 3: General Information

    General Information Introduction It is indispensable for the user of this METACAP Spray Gun D/A to carefully read the complete contents of this operating manual before using the spray gun to ensure a safe and correct operation. This operating manual includes important information concerning the safe and economical use of this spray gun.

  • Page 4: Description Of The Metacap Spray Gun D/A

    Description of the METACAP Spray Gun D/A METACAP Spray Gun D/A Description of the METACAP Spray Gun D/A The METACAP Spray Gun D/A was developed for the combined use with conveying equipment and circulation systems for coating materials and with METACAP bottom cup sets.

  • Page 5: Use

    — switch off the air and the material supply. Actuate the spray gun to reduce the pressure of the coating device. Never use the METACAP Spray Gun D/A in combination with airless — pumps or with pumps for air-supported airless.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    The manufacturer must be informed in writing about any warranty claims immediately after the occurrence of the deficiency. Then, the METACAP Spray Gun D/A will have to be sent to the manufacturer to check the warranty claim. We are of course available for any maintenance or repair work which might become necessary.

  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions

    Please carefully read all labels, safety data sheets and technical data sheets regarding the materials you want to use. The METACAP Spray Gun D/A is originally not designed to be used with halogenated hydrocarbon. The manufacturer is, however, in the position to modify it accordingly on request.

  • Page 8: Personal Protection

    Operating Instructions General Safety Instructions METACAP Spray Gun D/A Caution! It is possible that static electricity may be produced during the spraying procedure. In case of high flow rates, it might be possible that an electrostatic spark is generated by friction. This spark may then ignite certain types of solvents and coating materials.

  • Page 9: Noise Level

    The personnel has to be made familiar with the correct use and with the necessary maintenance procedures regarding the METACAP Spray Gun D/A. The general instructions and the safety instructions of this operating manual as well as the operating instructions of the coating materials to be used should be thoroughly read and understood before using the spray gun.

  • Page 10: Description, Structure And Functioning

    Both components are appropriate for various coating materials. This spray gun is equipped with the standard METACAP-AKKORD nozzle set. This nozzle set is continuously adjustable according to nozzle sizes between 0.5 and 3.6 mm. Thus, different coating materials can be processed using only one nozzle set avoiding the annoying nozzle change and the purchase of further nozzle sets.

  • Page 11: Structure Of The Metacap Spray Gun D/A

    Operating Instructions Description, Structure and Functioning METACAP Spray Gun D/A Structure of the METACAP Spray Gun D/A Figure 1: Structure of the METACAP Spray Gun D/A 6-11 Version/Edition July 2008...

  • Page 12: Spare Parts List For The Metacap Spray Gun D/A

    Operating Instructions Description, Structure and Functioning METACAP Spray Gun D/A Spare Parts List for the METACAP Spray Gun D/A Pos. Item No. Designation Quantity 1 10266 Nozzle cap adjusting ring 2 10252 AKKORD nozzle cap 3 10265 Nozzle cap diaphragm, complete...

  • Page 13: Functioning

    The position numbers refer to figure 1, see chapter 6.2 Structure of the METACAP Spray Gun D/A, page 6-11. The METACAP Spray Gun D/A generates the necessary low pressure and the required high air volume from the compressed air produced by the compressor and from the ambient air.

  • Page 14: Initial Operation

    Gun D/A before initial operation. Attention! Before using the METACAP Spray Gun D/A for the first time, carefully and thoroughly read the complete content of this operating manual to avoid possible dangers and damages caused by an incorrect use of your spray gun.

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Note: The position numbers refer to the figure 1, see chapter 6.2 Structure of the METACAP Spray Gun D/A, page 6-11. Mix, condition and filter the coating material to be sprayed according to — the instructions of the manufacturer.
  • Page 16 Now move the spray gun to and fro in front of the work piece and ensure a vertical spray beam, if possible (see figure 2). Figure 2: Guiding of the METACAP Spray Gun D/A Intensive waving will cause the air jacket will become unstable, allowing Attention! clouds of atomized spray material to escape.
  • Page 17 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions METACAP Spray Gun D/A Figure 3: Spray Beam Shape Adjustment Adjust the width of the spray beam by using the nozzle cap adjusting ring (1/1) to modify the distance between the nozzle cap (1/2) and the nozzle (1/4).

  • Page 18: Spray Process

    Operating Instructions Operating Instructions METACAP Spray Gun D/A An infinite number of variants are possible between the indicated settings 1, 2, and 3. The quantity of coating material coming out of the spray gun can be adjusted by turning the knurled screw (1/38).

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Care

    Clean the conveyor according to the instructions of the manufacturer. When using METACAP Bottom Cup Sets, clean the cup (acc. to the — structural drawing of the bottom cup sets 1/78 and 1//81) by means of a brush.
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions Maintenance and Care METACAP Spray Gun D/A Unscrew the nozzle cap adjusting ring and remove the nozzle cap (1/2) and the nozzle cap diaphragm (1/3) from the spray gun. Clean these component parts by means of an appropriate solvent. If the drilled holes of the nozzle cap are clogged, clean them by means of a tooth pick.
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions Maintenance and Care METACAP Spray Gun D/A 12. Clean the inner part of the nozzle holder using the same short cleaning brush. In order to clean the AKKORD needle passage within the nozzle holder, please use the long cleaning brush (bottle brush) which also belongs to the scope of supply of your spray gun.

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Repair

    METACAP Spray Gun D/A Maintenance and Repair Note: The position numbers refer to the figure 1, see chapter 6.2 Structure of the METACAP Spray Gun D/A, page 6-11. 9.2.1 Safety Instructions The staff members in charge of the repair/maintenance work are obliged —...
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions Maintenance and Care METACAP Spray Gun D/A Installation of the new nozzle set Slightly lubricate a length of 10 mm of the AKKORD needle situated — approx. 30 mm behind the tip by means of a non-corrosive, non- hardening lubricant (for example: Molycote LongTerm W2 or Vaseline).

  • Page 24: Dis-)Assembly Of Nozzle Holder , Replacement Of Sealing Ring

    Operating Instructions Maintenance and Care METACAP Spray Gun D/A (Dis-)Assembly of Nozzle Holder , Replacement of Sealing Ring 9.2.4 Remove the nozzle set according to the instructions indicated in chapter 9.2.3 Replacement of Nozzle & AKKORD Needle, Adjustment of Initial Air Input Settings , page 9-22.
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions Maintenance and Care METACAP Spray Gun D/A 16. Remount the nozzle holder in reverse order. Ensure that the thread connection piece for paint is glued in by means of an appropriate thread safety glue. If it is not glued in, coating material might flow out of the thread.

  • Page 26: Air Converter Adjustment

    Operating Instructions Maintenance and Care METACAP Spray Gun D/A 9.2.5 Air Converter Adjustment Use an Allen key (4mm) to loosen the locking screw of the pressure transducer (1/49). Use a wrench (17 mm) to unscrew the air converter (1/19) and remove it from the spray gun body.
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions Maintenance and Care METACAP Spray Gun D/A 10. Actuate the trigger handle (1/33), the air converter should be triggered after an actuation distance of the handle of 1 - 2 mm. If the air converter is triggered earlier or already during the —...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Table - Metacap Spray Gun D/A

    Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Table – METACAP Spray Gun D/A METACAP Spray Gun D/A Troubleshooting Table – METACAP Spray Gun D/A Fault Cause Repair Air flows out of the spray The air converter is too Adjust/release the gun immediately after long or it is stuck.
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Table – METACAP Spray Gun D/A METACAP Spray Gun D/A Fault Cause Repair Formation of dents The nozzle cap is fastened Loosen the nozzle too tightly. cap by at least a half turn. There must be an...

  • Page 30: Cleaning And Disposal

    Operating Instructions Cleaning and Disposal METACAP Spray Gun D/A Cleaning and Disposal 11.1 Cleaning Clean the spray gun thoroughly and remove all coating material residues which then have to be eliminated professionally. Figure 6: SRG Spray Gun Cleaning Device At the end of each coating and cleaning procedure, there will always be the...

  • Page 31: Disposal

    ATEX According to the European directive 94/9/EC "ATEX 95", METACAP – spray gun is not a product in the sense of the 94/9/EC directive because, if used and equipped as intended, there is no danger of inflammation during operation or failure.

  • Page 32: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    Manufacturing of Paint Spraying Devices Siemensstraße 9 23560 Lübeck Phone: +49 (0)451-5820091 Fax: +49 (0)451-581312 We hereby declare that the spray gun Manufacture: METACAP Low Pressure Spray Gun Type: Year of manufacture: 2008 Accessories: Option for bottom cup sets item no. 101115A and 101115B is designed for the installation into another machine/for the assembly with other machine parts or hardware/for the linkage with other machines.

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