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...
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.
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).
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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;...
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)
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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)
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 •...
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.
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,...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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