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GUARDIAN A5-6000 Dispensing System Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. Save these instructions. U.S.A. CHINESE PATENT PATENT ZL 200630130159.1 D546,840...
Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Turn off and disconnect power cord before servicing equipment. Use only grounded electrical outlets. Use only 3-wire extension cords. Ensure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords.
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Warnings WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Use equipment only in well ventilated area. Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop cloths (potential static arc). fumes are present. Use only grounded hoses. stop operation immediately. Do not use equip- ment until you identify and correct the problem.
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Warnings Isocyanate Hazard To prevent exposing ISO to moisture: Always use a sealed container with a desiccant dryer in the vent, or a nitrogen atmosphere. Never store ISO in an open container. Spraying materials containing isocyanates creates Throat Seal Liquid (TSL), Part 206995. The lubricant potentially harmful mists, vapors, and atomized creates a barrier between the ISO and the atmosphere.
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Warnings Material Self-ignition Changing Materials tiple times to ensure it is thoroughly clean. Some materials may become self-igniting if applied to compatibility. material MSDS. Most materials use ISO on the A side, but some use ISO on the B side. Keep Components A and B Epoxies often have amines on the B (hardener) side.
Section 1 - Installation: Introduction Introduction The information in this document is intended only to Before operating, maintaining or servicing any GlasCraft system, read and understand all of the relationship typical use. Each assembly should be technical and safety literature provided with GlasCraft directed by a GlasCraft distributor or made from the products.
Locate Guardian. liters @ 90-100 psi (0.62-0.7 MPa, 6.3-7.7 BAR) do not exceed 125 PSI (0.86 MPa, 8.6 bar). a. Locate Guardian on a level surface. b. Do not expose Guardian to rain. Bolt Guardian to orginanl shipping pallet before Move material drums to the area that the equipment will lifting.
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Section 1 - Installation: Equipment Assembly from the bottom of the pumps and then slide the both pumps. Besure to use PTFE tape on the threads. transfer pumps into the collars. Tighten the collars, securing the transfer pumps in place. allowing for ventilation.
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Section 1 - Installation: Equipment Assembly Connect one end of each material hose (provided in It is highly recommended that you label the (POLY) hose with BLUE tape and the (ISO) hose with RED tape to ensure that you don’t put the wrong transfer pump in the opposite material drum.
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Section 1 - Installation: Equipment Assembly Be sure to use PTFE tape on the threads. POLY Material Inlet Fitting receivers on the transfer pumps. Material Attach the other end of the airlines to the far right Inlet Fitting regulator on the machines air manifold. Material Drum...
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Section 1 - Installation: Equipment Assembly used (highly recommended, sold separately) the air line whip hose on the front of the machine. install it over each individual section of hose before proceeding any further. Securely tape both Locate the thermal couple wire protruding from the the wire and lay it out straight.
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Section 1 - Installation: Equipment Assembly Connect hose assembly and the gun as are sized differently and will attach only one way. connections to prevent damage. If more than 50 ft. of hose is used, the transformer tap setting will need to be set for proper hose length. The When main power to system console is on, the white and black wires in the console are always live! the wire to.
Section 2 - Operation: Start-Up Instructions Filling The System Never leave machine unattended while system power is on or system is running. heat, primary heaters, or any pump operation. Hoses and stop. Machine operators must be familiar with the component functions and operation of the machine. Pre-Operation Check List recommended).
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Section 2 - Operation: Start-Up Instructions Place separate clean containers under each indi- Slowly open material valves into the containers until all air is purged from the Refer to material manufacturers operating instructions material system. for proper preparation of material, i.e, mixers, etc. Leave air regulator at 20 PSI Turn main power Switch to ON position.
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Section 2 - Operation: Start-Up Instructions Turn on the ISO & POLY Heater control: a. Push in green power button. b. Press up or down arrow buttons on the controller until desired temperature setting is achieved. Turn purge air and material valves ON at gun. damage to internal wiring of the Hose Assembly.
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Section 2 - Operation: Start-Up Instructions Change Temperature Controller Display Units Press and hold the SET button to display the current setting of “C” or “F”. (Fahrenheit to Celsius) The 220V units are factory set to display temperature units Hold down the SET button and press the up arrow in Fahrenheit, and 380V units are set to display temperature button to switch the unit setting to either units in Celsius.
Section 2 - Operation: Shut-Down Instructions Daily Shut-Down Procedure Reduce main air regulator pressure to zero. Turn off hose and heater controllers. Turn off main power switch. Turn off main air supply and main power. Flip retract switch to the “retract position” and trigger the gun until pumps are in the down position.
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Section 2 - Operation: Shut-Down Instructions Coil heated hoses with a minimum four foot diameter determine the compatibility of solvents with material internal electrical wiring. movement occurs. Wipe off residual material and add a tablespoon NOT occur @ 100 psi of TSL (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) of air on transfer pumps, increase main pump pressure until the main proportioner...
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Section 2 - Operation: Shut-Down Instructions Turn off main air supply and disconnect air line from the system. Generously coat the exposed transfer pump shafts with lithium grease. Coil the heated hoses with a minimum four foot to the internal electrical wiring. For gun shut down, follow the procedure from the gun manual.
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Section 2 - Operation: Shut-Down Instructions Before performing any repairs on any part of the system, gallons of material from each side or until all plasticizer is purged from the system. Stop the PLACE ALL CONTROLS ON THE MACHINE AND THE pumps in the down position.
Section 3 - General Information: Assembly Drawings Guardian A5-6000 Assemblies C (32) Included with Control Panel (32) Detail A Some parts have been removed for clarity Supplied with cart assembly See Detail A Some parts have been removed for clarity...
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Section 3 - General Information: Assembly Drawings Red Tubing Blue Tubing To A To B...
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Section 3 - General Information: Assembly Drawings Parts Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. RIVET, BLIND CONTROL, PANEL; SEE CONTROL PANEL ASSY. PAGE 112925 SCREW, CAP MODULE, ELECTRICAL; SEE GC0433 SCREW ELECTRICAL ASSY. PAGE GC0434 SCREW GC2052 WASHER, FLAT GC0578 ELBOW, JIC;...
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Section 3 - General Information: Assembly Drawings...
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Section 3 - General Information: Sub Assembly Drawings Cart Assembly Some Parts Removed For Clarity See Detail A Some Parts Removed For Clarity Detail A...
Section 3 - General Information: Maintenance Daily Routine Maintenance Replace dryer beads as necessary. Wipe off residual material and add a tablespoon of TSL Weekly Maintenance Place a small amount of grease on the air motor shaft. See related manuals.
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Section 3 - General Information: Troubleshooting If a high pressure situation develops, the sensor will detect this and immediately engage the hold-in circuit. Do not place any part of the body in the path of the This will disengage power to the air motor and will also material spray.
Section 3 - General Information: Troubleshooting Over Pressure Problem Correction Material Or Mechanical Problem Determine if the problem is high pressure related. Troubleshooting Procedure By following this procedure, you should be able to locate Relieve system material pressure. and cure problems easily. Remember, however, that a Turn off main power.
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Section 3 - General Information: Troubleshooting A. MATERIAL DRUMS A. GUN 1. Material in drums? 2. Material temperature? 2. Bore hole of mixing chamber clean? a. If the material is too cold, especially at the 3. Filter strainer screen clean? bottom of the drum, it will raise the viscosity of 4.
Section 3 - General Information: Options GC0174 Transfer Kit (supplied with unit) GC1240 GC1233 GC0479 GC0178 GC1747 GC2208 GC2199 Transfer Pump; purchase separately ISO & POLY side. Use PTFE tape on NPT threads.
Section 4 - Warranty and Reference Information: Limited Warranty Policy Graco Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free 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.
Section 4 - Warranty and Reference Information: Technical Assistance Thank You for selecting GlasCraft spray equipment Should you have any questions or need technical assistance, contact your factory authorized GlasCraft distributor. For any issues your distributor cannot address, the GlasCraft technical service department is always available to assist you with the operation of your spray equipment.
______________________________________________________ GlasCraft manufactures a complete line of polyurethane foam and polyurea coating spray systems. requirements. GUARDIAN - AIR POWERED / A5 & A6 SERIES EQUIPMENT . 6000 OR 12000 WATTS OF HEAT . 1600, 2200, OR 3000 PRESSURE SET-UPS AVAILABLE MH, MH II, &...
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