Summary of Contents for Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 79698
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SERVICE MANUAL Ransburg AH-08-04.2 (REPALACE: AH-08-04.1) February - 2013 VECTOR SOLO AA90 APPLICATORS MODELS: 79698 IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, carefully read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, starting on page 1, and all instructions in this manual. Keep this Service Manual for future reference.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators NOTE: This manual has been changed from revision AH-08-04.1 to revision AH-08-04.2. Reasons for this change are noted under “Manual Change Summary” inside the back cover of this manual. AH-08-04.2...
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Contents CONTENTS PAGE SAFETY: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................1 HAZARDS / SAFEGUARDS ....................2-4 ATEX/FM: EUROPEAN ATEX DIRECTIVE .................... 5 EUROPEAN ATEX LABELS ....................6 FM CONFIGURATION DRAWING ..................7-8 INTRODUCTION: 9-12 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................9 79698 VECTOR SOLO AA90 SPECIFICATIONS ..............10 VECTOR SOLO AA90 SOLVENTBORNE ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY APPLICATOR ..11...
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Contents CONTENTS (Cont.) PARTS IDENTIFICATION (Cont.): 44-51 VECTOR SOLO AA90 SOLVENTBORNE APPLICATOR PARTS BREAKDOWN ....46 VECTOR SOLO AA90 SOLVENTBORNE APPLICATOR PARTS LIST ........47-48 POWER MODULE REPLACEABLE PARTS - PARTS LIST ........... 48 AIR HOSE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST ..................
Safety Section in this manual and understand all of the technical and safety litera- the Ransburg safety literature therein iden- ture for your Ransburg products. This manual tified. contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to ...
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Safety HAZARD SAFEGUARDS AREA Tells what the hazard is. Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells where hazards may occur. Spray Area Fire Hazard Improper or inadequate oper- Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the spray area and tested periodically.
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Safety AREA HAZARD SAFEGUARDS Tells where hazards Tells what the hazard is. Tells how to avoid the hazard. may occur. Certain material may be harmful Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data Toxic if inhaled, or if there is contact Sheet supplied by coating material manufacturer.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Safety AREA HAZARD SAFEGUARDS Tells where hazards Tells what the hazard is. Tells how to avoid the hazard. may occur. Spray Area Electrostatic Arcing Never operate the applicator without properly grounding the following. A. Operators Operators must be grounded.
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Atex/FM EUROPEAN ATEX DIRECTIVE 94/9/EC, ANNEX II, 1.0.6 The following instructions apply to equipment 8. The certification of this equipment relies upon covered by certificate number Sira 08ATEX5060: the following materials used in its construction: 1.
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2 = Equipment Category G = Type of explosive atmosphere (gases, vapors, or mists) EEx 0.24mJ = The Vector Solo AA90 79698 Applicators are suitable for use in manual spraying installations complying with EN 50 050 as they are a Type A class with a discharge energy limit of 0.24mJ.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Atex/FM VECTOR SOLO RS90-AA SOLVENT BASED 79698 - ABCDE BASE OPTION DESIGNATIONS MODEL NO. (ORDERING INFORMATION ONLY) "D" DESIGNATIONS "C" DESIGNATIONS "B" DESIGNATIONS "E" DESIGNATIONS "A" DESIGNATIONS CONFIGURATION DWG. 79926 REV A AH-08-04.2...
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Atex/FM VECTOR SOLO RS90-AA SOLVENT BASED 79698 - ABCDE BASE OPTION MODEL NO. DESIGNATIONS (ORDERING INFORMATION ONLY) OPTION "A" DESIGNATIONS AIR HOSE TYPE AND LENGTH 1 FOR STANDARD AIR HOSE ASSEMBLY, 10 METER (33')-PART NUMBER: 79727-10...
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Introduction INTRODUCTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION NOTES The Vector Solo AA90 Applicators are a com- bined air/airless powered only by a pressurized air source. Pressurized air creates rotation of a turbine generator that powers a cascade. The...
Instruc-tions.) ate HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS! 2. Ransburg recommends that a fluid filter be installed at the output of the fluid supply (pump, circulating system, etc.). It is the end user's re- sponsibility to install the proper filter that meets their system's requirements.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Installation Interlocks Required 5. Connect the air hose or qd stem to the applica- Interlock the solvent supply with the main supply tor, thread is left hand pitch, counter-clockwise air to the applicator. When solvent is On, main supply air to the applicator is Off.
V O L T A G E O F F shooting Guide" in the "Maintenance" section Figure 6: Voltage On/Off Position or contact your authorized Ransburg repre- sentative. 2. Ensure the voltage high/low switch is in the • Ground MUST be maintained during the addi- desired position.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Operation TABLE I - PRESSURE AT REGULATOR Pressure At 79727 Wall Regulator Gauge Hose Length 3.8 bar (55 psig) 3.5 bar (50 psig) 3.3 bar (48 psig) 3.1 bar (45 psig) 5. Adjust fan pattern size. Counter-clockwise decreases fan, clockwise increases fan pressure.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Operation 6. The AA90 Applicator incorporates a new feature, TABLE I that being a locating air cap. (Refer to Figure 11 NOZZLE SELECTION GUIDE for a view showing the locating pin.) This feature gives the capability to spray with a fan pattern in...
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Operation Applicator to Target Distance W A R N I N G The distance between the applicator and the tar- Supply air to the applicator must be in- get influences the appearance of the final finish terlocked with the solvent supply.
C A U T I O N necessary and wide experience with many types of coating applications helps. Your Ransburg Ransburg recommends the use of a fluid representative uses such experience and actual filter in addition to the filter in the applicator laboratory testing when recommending a nozzle fluid line to reduce nozzle clogging.
NEVER be used cator to be cleaned and the material that needs against the body. It can blind, deafen, and to be removed. Ransburg recommends that all may even penetrate the skin. If used for exterior cleaning be done with non-polar solvents...
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance ROUTINE SCHEDULE Daily (or at start of each shift) • Verify that ALL solvent safety containers are grounded! Follow these maintenance steps to extend the life of the applicator and ensure efficient opera- •...
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance APPLICATOR REPAIR 4. Using the meter set to kV, measure the output voltage of the applicator. Voltage output reading is between 67 and 75kV. C A U T I O N DO NOT allow the fluid lines to stand...
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance FLUSHING C A U T I O N PROCEDURES If the coating material is fast settling and the fluid lines are not flushed soon enough, the internal passages may become clogged. The fluid system should be thoroughly cleaned by This can lead to excessive downtime for repair.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance W A R N I N G C A U T I O N A wire brush or metal tools must NEVER Ensure supply pressures have been be used. NEVER use a cleaning tool that bled to zero prior to servicing the applicator.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance Spray Tip Removal/Carbide 2. Remove fluid hose at base of applicator. Removal 1. Remove the retaining nut completely by hand. 2. Remove the air cap from applicator by grabbing the horns pushing side to side while pulling the cap away from the applictor.
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance 4. By hand push the seal into the tip holder as 2. Remove two (2) screws with a 3mm Allen wrench shown. The seal will be held in place in the holder. that hold the rear cover. Remove rear cover and Then place the tip holder on the insertion tool.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance 5. Remove the two (2) jam nuts using the 79793- 7. Pull the barrel straight away from the handle. 00 Removal Tool while holding the needle shaft with the 79793-00 Special Wrench. Figure 28: Barrel Removal Figure 26: Jam Nut Removal 8.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance Remove Cascade Reinstalling Barrel 1. Pull the cascade out of the barrel. 1. Replace the hook. Install the barrel against the handle and hand tighten two (2) long 5mm screws, in an alternating sequence with the 4mm Allen wrench.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance 3. Tighten second jam nut with raised center facing 5. Install trigger and fluid line. out, while holding the needle shaft. Figure 34: Second Jam Nut Replacement 4. Install the fluid adjustment assembly along with Figure 36: Fluid Line/Trigger Installation the air and fluid return springs.
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance NEEDLE SHAFT REMOVAL/REPLACMENT 1. Remove barrel from the handle using previous 5. Clean cavity with non-metallic brush and steps. non-polar solvent. 2. Remove cascade. 6. Replace needle components as required. (See "Needle Shaft Parts List" in the "Parts Identification"...
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance Needle Shaft Rebuild 3. Remove front spreader seal, front u-cup seal, rear spreader seal, rear u-cup seal, and pusher 1. Prior to installing the needle shaft, partially fill seal. the internal bore of barrel with dielectric grease.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance 2. Tighten rear nut using Special Wrench 79854- 2. Remove three (3) bolts using a 3mm Allen 00. Tighten until drag is felt on the shaft when it wrench. is pushed back and forth.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance 6. Remove air valve cartridge seal (black) (see Handle Disassembly Figure 48). 1. Remove barrel. 7. Remove front air valve seal (white). 2. Remove power module. 3. Push air valve out. 1 - Push Out From Here...
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance Handle Rebuild 3. Install the air valve cartridge. Align the cartridge with tab at 12 o'clock posiition. 1. Install the front air valve seal using the Special Tool. Figure 56: Air Valve Cartridge Alignment 4.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance Power Module - Fluid Fitting 3. Remove the 1/4 module from the 3/4 module. Removal Pull the fluid fitting out. 1. Remove swivel from the power module and the power module from thehandle.
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance TEST AND MAINTENANCE 2. Install the fluid fitting. KIT USAGE (79870-00) Figure 63: Fluid Fitting Replacement 3. Install the 1/4 module into the 3/4 module and tighten the two (2) screws. Figure 66: 79870 Test and Maintenance Kit...
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance 3. Connect the other end of the air hose to the 2. Connect the barb fitting [5] to the brass tee regulated air supply. fitting [1]. Place the tubing [6] on the end of the barb fitting.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance 3. Connect the left-hand fitting of the 79727 Air TP-1 Hose to the male inlet of the Test and Maintenance TP-2 Kit. 4. Insert the tubing [6] into the smaller diameter hole in the top of the air fitting in the power module.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance 4. Slide the compression ring and the sleeve into the fitting body and tighten. 0.8mm (1/32") Figure 77: Tightening 79930 Fitting Figure 75: Sleeve Tightening Air Hose -Applicator End 1. Cut the end of the air hose so that end is square.
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE General Problem Possible Cause Solution ELECTRICAL No kV On-Off lever in wrong position Ensure the On/Off lever is in the On position. Low pressure Ensure 40 psig (2.75 bar) at the applicator handle with applicator triggered.
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Excessive fluid pressure Reduce air pressure to pump. Applicator held too close to target Hold applicator further back. Paint too conductive Consult Ransburg technical assistance. Poor target ground Check ground integrity from target through support to ground. Paint Wraps Back...
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Cont.) General Problem Possible Cause Solution ELECTRICAL Paint Leaks Loose nozzle cap Tighten nut. Through Center of Nozzle Improper trigger adjustment Readjust. (Failure to Shut Off) Defective or dirty valve seat Flush out or replace as needed.
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Parts Identification PARTS IDENTIFICATION 79698 VECTOR SOLO AA90 APPLICATOR MODEL IDENTIFICATION When ordering, use 79698-A, B, C, D, and E as indicated by Tables A, B, C, D, and E. Five digits must follow the basic part number, for example:...
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Parts Identification NOTES TABLE C - TRIGGER TYPE Dash Description "C" 2-Finger Trigger 79694-00 TABLE D - SPRAY TIP SIZE Dash Description "D" Carbide Tip Assembly 79691-0811 Carbide Tip Assembly 79691-0813 Carbide Tip Assembly...
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Parts Identification VECTOR SOLO AA90 SOLVENTBORNE APPLICATOR Figure 80: Vector Solo AA90 Applicators Parts Breakdown AH-08-04.2...
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Parts Identification VECTOR SOLO AA90 SOLVENTBORNE APPLICATOR - PARTS LIST (Figure 80) Item # Part # Description 79668-00 Assembly, Fluid Nozzle 72375-03 Seal, Teflon Table "D" Carbide Tip Assemblies 79692-00 Seal, No Pre-Orifice 79692-00-K3...
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Parts Identification VECTOR SOLO AA90 SOLVENTBORNE APPLICATOR - PARTS LIST (Cont.) (Figure 80) Part # Description Item # 79770-00 Cartridge, Air Valve 79772-00 Assembly, Air Valve 79759-00 Assembly, Fan Air Adjust Valve 79847-00 Valve, Atom Adjust (Optional)
Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Parts Identification TEST AND MAINTENANCE KIT - (OPTIONAL) (Figure 86) Part # Description 79870-00 Test and Maintenance Kit Figure 86: Test and Maintenance Kit - Optional VECTOR SOLO AA90 APPLICATOR RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS (Quantities Per Applicator)
(any part number ending in “R”) for which EXCLUSIONS: the warranty period is ninety (90) days. If, in Ransburg’s opinion the warranty item in EQUIPMENT: When purchased as a complete question, or other items damaged by this part unit, (i.e., guns, power supplies, control units, etc.), was improperly installed, operated or maintained, is one (1) year from date of purchase.
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Ransburg Vector Solo AA90 Applicators - Manual Changes MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY This manual was published to supersede Service Manual AH-06-01.10 Vector Solo Applicators to make the following changes: 1. Updated manual due to nozzle thread change from 9050 Control Unit to the 9060 Control Unit.