TW Gema OptiSelect Operating & Parts Manual

TW Gema OptiSelect Operating & Parts Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions and spare parts list OptiSelect Manual powder gun...
  • Page 2: Switzerland Phone: +41-71-313 83

    V 07/07 Documentation OptiSelect manual powder gun © Copyright 2006 ITW Gema AG All rights reserved. This publication is protected by copyright. Unauthorized copying is pro- hibited by law. No part of this publication may be reproduced, photocop- ied, translated, stored on a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means for any purpose, neither as a whole nor partially, without the express written consent of ITW Gema AG.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this manual General information ....................11 Function description Field of application ....................13 Typical characteristics...................13 Scope of delivery ....................14 OptiSelect manual powder gun..............14 OptiSelect manual powder gun................14 Structure....................14 High voltage generation ................15 Circuit .......................15 Powder flow and rinsing air..............15 Remote control by gun................15 Spray nozzles......................16...
  • Page 4 OptiSelect manual powder gun - spare parts list..........36 Remarks ....................36 OptiSelect manual powder gun - spare parts list..........37 OptiSelect manual powder gun - spare parts list (cont.) ........38 OptiSelect manual powder gun - nozzle combinations ........39 OptiSelect manual powder gun - SuperCorona............ 40 OptiSelect manual powder gun - accessories ............
  • Page 5: General Safety Regulations

    V 07/07 General safety regulations This chapter sets out the fundamental safety regulations that must be fol- lowed by the user and third parties using the OptiSelect manual powder gun. These safety regulations must be read and understood before the OptiSelect manual powder gun is used.
  • Page 6: Technical Safety Regulations For Stationary Electrostatic Powder Spraying Equip- Ment

    4. The start-up (i.e. the execution of a particular operation) is for- bidden until it has been established that the OptiSelect manual powder gun has been set up and wired according to the guide- lines for machinery (98/37/EG).
  • Page 7: Safety Conscious Working

    2. The operator should care about no non-authorized personnel works on the powder spraying equipment (e.g. this also includes using the equipment for non-conform work). General safety regulations • 5 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 8: Notes On Special Types Of Hazard

    2.5 meters around each booth opening. The earthing resistance must amount to maximally 1 MOhm. The resistance must be tested on a regular basis. The condition of the machinery surroundings as well as the 6 • General safety regulations OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 9: Safety Requirements For Electrostatic Powder Coating

    6. The supplied earthing cable (green/yellow) must be connected to the earthing screw of the electrostatic powder spraying hand ap- pliance. The earthing cable must have a good metallic connec- General safety regulations • 7 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 10: A Summary Of The Rules And Regulations

    Guidelines for the avoidance of the dangers of ignition due to electrostatic charging (guideline "Static Electric- ity") VDMA 24371 Guidelines for electrostatic coating with synthetic pow- - Part 1 General requirements - Part 2 Examples of use 8 • General safety regulations OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 11: Product Specific Safety Precautions

    Before starting up the plant, check if no foreign objects are in the booth or in the ducting (input and exhaust air) It must be observed, that all components of the plant are grounded according to the local regulations General safety regulations • 9 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 13: About This Manual

    General information This operating manual contains all the important information which you require for the working with the OptiSelect manual powder gun. It will safely guide you through the start-up process and give you references and tips for the optimal use of your new powder coating system.
  • Page 15: Function Description

    V 07/07 Function description Field of application The OptiSelect manual powder gun is built exclusively for the electro- static coating with organic powders. Any other use beyond this is not in- tended. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from this;...
  • Page 16: Scope Of Delivery

    V 07/07 Scope of delivery OptiSelect manual powder gun An OptiSelect manual powder gun with gun cable, 6 m Rinsing air hose, 6 m Flat jet nozzle, complete Round jet nozzle with deflector kit (Ø 16, 24 and 32 mm)
  • Page 17: High Voltage Generation

    Remote control by gun Various functions can be remotely controlled with the + and - keys on the rear side of the powder gun (OptiSelect gun type): Function description • 15 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 18: Spray Nozzles

    Extended round jet nozzle with vented deflector and vented central electrode Nozzle 300 mm not shown (not part of the standard set, available separately, see spare parts list) 16 • Function description OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 19: Flat Jet Nozzle With Vented Central Electrode

    The rinsing air cleaning ability depends on the powder and its sintering ability. The rinsing air adjustment on the gun control unit is explained in the cor- responding operating manual. Function description • 17 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 20: Supercorona Kit

    SuperCorona - retrofit Due to its modular structure, the OptiSelect manual powder gun can be fast and easily extended with the light SuperCorona (approx. 60 g). With the additional SuperCorona ring attached to the OptiSelect gun it remains repair-friendly and easy for maintenance.
  • Page 21: Supercorona Assembly

    Fasten the SuperCorona connection with the existing screw on the rear side of the gun (1 and 2). Insert the SuperCorona ring on the threaded sleeve (3) and connect it to the SuperCorona connection (4). Function description • 19 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 23: Technical Data

    Max. operating temperature 85°C (+185°F) Approvals II 2 D PTB05 ATEX 5007 Attention: The OptiSelect manual powder gun can be connected to the OptiS- tar and the OptiTronic (without remote control) control units! Technical Data • 21 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 25: Start-Up And Operation

    1.3 on the rear side of the control unit and to the injector (this hose is electrically conductive) 9. Connect the mains cable to the plug 2.1 Power IN and screw it on Start-up and operation • 23 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 26: Function Check

    The display for current and high voltage on the control unit shows the actual value. The high voltage is present in the OptiSelect gun, and the LED illuminates The high voltage can be set with the corresponding keys (See also the control unit operating instructions)
  • Page 27: Start-Up

    The displays illuminate and the control unit is ready for operation Note: The next procedure for starting-up the OptiSelect manual powder gun is explicitly described in the OptiStar CG07control unit operat- ing instructions (chapter "Initial start-up" and "Daily start up")! Start-up and operation •...
  • Page 29: Maintenance And Cleaning

    2. Check the grounding connections of the coating booth, the sus- pension devices of the work pieces, or the conveyor chain Cleaning Cleaning the OptiSelect manual powder gun Frequent cleaning of the gun serves to guarantee the quality of the coat- ing.
  • Page 30: Cleaning The Spray Nozzles

    7. Clean the powder hose 8. Reassemble the gun and connect it Attention: Cleaning the OptiSelect manual powder gun with the following sol- vents is not allowed: Ethylene chloride, acetone, ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, me- thylene chloride, premium gasoline, turpentine, tetrachloromethane,...
  • Page 31: Dismantling The Gun

    The control unit must be switched off and the gun plug detached, before cleaning the gun! If the cascade is defective or the shaft is broken, send the complete shaft to an authorized ITW Gema service center! Dismantling the gun Maintenance and cleaning • 29 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 32 V 07/07 30 • Maintenance and cleaning OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 33: Replacing The Powder Gun Cable

    V 07/07 Replacing the powder gun cable Maintenance and cleaning • 31 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 34: Assembling The Gun

    The replacement of the cascade, and the repair of the powder gun cable connection is only permitted by an authorized ITW Gema repair center! Contact your ITW Gema representative for details! 32 • Maintenance and cleaning OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    High voltage cascade Send in the gun for re- gered and sprays defective pair powder Objects are not properly Check the grounding grounded Troubleshooting guide • 33 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 36 Nozzle in the injector Replace clogged Fluidizing not running (see above) No conveying air: Motor throttle defective Replace the motor throt- Solenoid valve defective Replace the solenoid valve Front plate defective Send in for repair 34 • Troubleshooting guide OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 37: Spare Parts List

    Type and serial number of your powder coating equipment Order number, quantity and description of each spare part Example: Type OptiSelect manual powder gun, Serial number 1234 5678 Order no. 203 386, 1 piece, Clamp - Ø 18/15 mm When ordering cable or hose material, the required length must also be given.
  • Page 38: Optiselect Manual Powder Gun - Spare Parts List

    V 07/07 OptiSelect manual powder gun - spare parts list Remarks 1. If a part of the gun body should be broken, or the high voltage cascade in the gun body should be defective, then the whole gun body is to be sent in for repair and check! 2.
  • Page 39: Optiselect Manual Powder Gun - Spare Parts List

    V 07/07 OptiSelect manual powder gun - spare parts list 18 14.3 14.1 14.2 20.1 20.2 10.2 15.2 OptiSelect manual powder gun - spare parts Spare parts list • 37 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 40: Optiselect Manual Powder Gun - Spare Parts List (Cont.)

    V 07/07 OptiSelect manual powder gun - spare parts list (cont.) Back cover - complete 1000 617 14.1 Printed circuit board holder - complete (incl. pos. 14.2) 1002 029 14.2 Radial gasket 1000 795 14.3 Shield - complete 1002 028 14.4...
  • Page 41: Optiselect Manual Powder Gun - Nozzle Combinations

    V 07/07 OptiSelect manual powder gun - nozzle combinations Nozzle set - flat jet, NF08, pos. 1, 2 1000 047# Nozzle set - round jet, pos. 5, 6, 9 382 922 Electrode holder (flat jet nozzle) 1000 055# Flat jet nozzle...
  • Page 42: Optiselect Manual Powder Gun - Supercorona

    V 07/07 OptiSelect manual powder gun - SuperCorona SuperCorona - complete set, without extension, L=215 mm 1002 066# SuperCorona - complete set, for extension 150 mm, L=365 mm 1002 067# SuperCorona - complete set, for extension 300 mm, L=515 mm...
  • Page 43: Optiselect Manual Powder Gun - Accessories

    V 07/07 OptiSelect manual powder gun - accessories OptiSelect flat jet nozzles - overview Multispray- Application A + B Threaded sleeves Adapter NF08 Profiles NF08 1000 047 (Standard nozzle) 1000 049 NF09 For custom design NF09 1000 119 1000 118...
  • Page 45: Optiselect Gun Extensions And Supercorona

    V 07/07 OptiSelect gun extensions and SuperCorona Gun extensions SuperCorona L = 150 mm L = 300 mm L = 150 mm L = 300 mm 1002 067 1002 068 Ø 40 mm 378 852 378 860 394 173 394 203 1001 466 Ø...
  • Page 47: Powder Hose Connectors - Overview

    Powder hose connectors - overview Powder hose connector Application Part no. Remarks Hose connector for 1002 030 O-ring is included 9-10 mm hoses Hose connector for 1001 340 O-ring is included 11-12 mm hoses Spare parts list • 45 OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 48: Miscellaneous Parts

    1001 952 Tribo-Corona Adapter 1001 869 Trigger adapter for automatic Guns OptiStar 1002 772 Gun extension cable L=6 m 1002 161 L=14 m 1002 162 Gloves, antistatic (1 pair) 800 254 46 • Spare parts list OptiSelect manual powder gun...
  • Page 49 V 07/07 Spare parts list • 47 OptiSelect manual powder gun...

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