SERVICE MANUAL. (Replaces AA-99-02)

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1 SERVICE MANUAL (Replaces AA-99-02) REA AUTOMATIC GUNS 9000A 900A 9000R 9000W MODELS: 75795, 77359, 76110, 10, 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. Service Manual Price: $50.00 (U.S.)

2 NOTE: This manual has been changed from revision AA to revision. Reasons for this change are noted under Manual Change Summary inside the back cover of this manual.

3 REA Automatic Guns - Contents CONTENTS SAFETY: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS... HAZARDS / SAFEGUARDS... INTRODUCTION: DESCRIPTIONS... FEATURES... SPECIFICATIONS: 9000A & 9000R W & 900A... INSTALLATION: TYPICAL REA AUTOMATIC GUN INSTALLATION... REA ATOMIZER ASSEMBLY SELECTION TABLES... ROUTINE SCHEDULE... ATOMIZER ASSEMBLY CLEANING PROCEDURE... FLUSHING PROCEDURES... TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE... SERVICE LEVEL: REA 9000A & REA 9000W SERIES... EQUIPMENT REQUIRED... REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE... TO REMOVE GUN FROM THE WORKSITE... NOZZLE & ELECTRODE CLEANING / REPLACEMENT... BARREL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL... BARREL DISASSEMBLY... BARREL REASSEMBLY... BARREL TO BODY ASSEMBLY... (9000A only) TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT... (9000W only) HV MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT... (9000A & 900A only) LOW VOLTAGE CABLE REPLACEMENT... VALVE BODY SERVICE... AIR VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLY... RETURN THE SPRAY GUN TO THE WORK SITE... REA 9000R & REA 900A SERIES... BARREL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL... NOZZLE & ELECTRODE CLEANING / REPLACEMENT... BARREL DISASSEMBLY... BARREL REASSEMBLY... (9000R only) P-EXTENSION REMOVAL... (9000R only) P-EXTENSION REPLACEMENT... AIR BUSHING / BODY DISASSEMBLY... AIR BUSHING / BODY ASSEMBLY... PAGE 1-4 MAINTENANCE:

4 REA Automatic Guns - Contents TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (9000R only) LOW VOLTAGE CABLE REPLACEMENT (9000R only) LOW VOLTAGE CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY (9000R only) LOW VOLTAGE CABLE PLUG ASSEMBLY PARTS IDENTIFICATION: PROCEDURE FOR ORDERING PARTS PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST A R W A Miscellaneous Kits WARRANTIY POLICIES: 62 LIMITED WARRANTY...62 APPENDIX: PAINT AND SOLVENT SPECIFICATIONS... VISCOSITY CONVERSION CHART... VOLUMETRIC CONTENT OF HOSE OR TUBE

5 REA Automatic Guns - Safety SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before operating, maintaining or servicing any ITW Ransburg electrostatic coating system, read and understand all of the technical and safety literature for your ITW Ransburg products. This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following symbols. Please pay particular attention to these sections. A WARNING states information to alert you to a situation that might cause serious injury if instructions are not followed. A CAUTION states information that tells how to prevent damage to equipment or how to avoid a situation that might cause minor injury. A NOTE is information relevant to the pro- cedure in progress. While this manual lists standard specifications and service procedures, some minor deviations may be found between this literature and your equipment. Differences in local codes and plant requirements, material delivery requirements, etc., make such variations inevitable. Compare this manual with your system installation drawings and appropriate ITW Ransburg equipment manuals to reconcile such differences. > The user MUST read and be familiar with the Safety Section in this manual and the ITW Ransburg safety literature therein identified. > This manual MUST be read and thoroughly understood by ALL personnel who operate, clean or maintain this equipment Special care should be taken to ensure that the WARNINGS and safety requirements for operating and servicing the equipment are followed. The user should be aware of and adhere to ALL local building and fire codes and ordinances as well as NFPA 33 SAFETY STANDARD, 2000 EDITION, prior to installing, operating, and/or servicing this equipment. W A R N I N G W A R N I N G > The hazards shown on the following page may occur during the normal use of this equipment. Please read the hazard chart beginning on page 2. Careful study and continued use of this manual will provide a better understanding of the equipment and process, resulting in more efficient operation, longer trouble-free service and faster, easier troubleshooting. If you do not have the manuals and safety literature for your Ransburg system, contact your local ITW Ransburg representative or ITW Ransburg. 1

6 REA Automatic Guns - Safety AREA Tells where hazards may occur. HAZARD Tells what the hazard is. SAFEGUARDS Tells how to avoid the hazard. Spray Area Electrostatic Arcing 1. Never operate the spray gun without properly grounding the following: A. Operators Operators must be grounded. Rubber soled insulating shoes should not be worn. Grounding leg straps may be used. Operators must maintain contact with the handle of the gun. If work gloves are used, the palm section should be cut out. Operators must remove from themselves all metal objects that are not grounded. NOTE: REFER TO NFPA 33, CHAPTER 10, 2000 EDITION REGARDING OPERATOR GROUND- ING. B. Parts being sprayed. Resistance between the part and a grounded conveyor must not exceed 1 megohm. C. Every metal and conductive object in the spray area. This includes the booth, parts hangers, fire extinguishers, conductive flooring, etc. 2. Grounded conductive flooring must be provided in the spray area. 3. Turn off voltage at the power supply before flushing out, cleaning, or removing any parts from the gun. 4. Provide proper protection for waterborne supply systems. 5. Never install a spray gun into a fluid system using an isolated solvent supply. 6. Always discharge Waterborne system capacitance prior to servicing. 7. Do not touch gun electrode while gun is energized. Personnel Safety Skin puncturing by sharp electrode. Take precautions to see that flesh is not punctured by sharp electrode. 2

7 REA Automatic Guns - Safety AREA Tells where hazards may occur. Spray Area HAZARD Tells what the hazard is. Fire Hazard Improper or inadequate operation and maintenance procedures will cause a fire hazard. Protection against inadvertent arcing that is capable of causing fire or explosion is lost if any safety interlocks are disabled during operation. Frequent power supply shutdown indicates a problem in the system requiring correction. SAFEGUARDS Tells how to avoid the hazard. Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the spray area and tested periodically. Spray areas must be kept clean to prevent the accumulation of combustible residues. Smoking must never be allowed in the spray area. The high voltage supplied to the atomizer must be turned off prior to cleaning, flushing or maintenance. When using solvents for cleaning: Those used for equipment flushing should have flash points equal to or higher than those of the coating material. Those used for general cleaning must have flash points above 100 o F (37.8 o C). Spray booth ventilation must be kept at the rates required by NFPA 33, 2000 Edition, OSHA and local codes. In addition, ventilation must be maintained during cleaning operations using flammable or combustible solvents. Electrostatic arcing must be prevented. Test only in areas free of combustible material. Testing may require high voltage to be on, but only as instructed. Non-factory replacement parts or unauthorized equipment modifications may cause fire or injury. If used, the key switch bypass is intended for use only during setup operations. Production should never be done with safety interlocks disabled. Never use equipment intended for use in waterborne installations to spray solvent based materials. 3

8 REA Automatic Guns - Safety AREA Tells where hazards may occur. HAZARD Tells what the hazard is. SAFEGUARDS Tells how to avoid the hazard. Toxic Substances Certain material may be harmful if inhaled, or if there is contact with the skin. Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data Sheet supplied by coating material manufacturer. Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the air free of accumulations of toxic materials. Explosion Hazard / Incompatible Materials General Use and Maintenance Intended Use (Waterborne Only) Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents for example: methylene chloride and 1,1,1,-Trichloroethane are not chemically compatible with the aluminum that might be used in many system components. The chemical reaction caused by these solvents reacting with aluminum can become violent and lead to an equipment explosion. Improper operation or maintenance may create a hazard. Personnel must be properly trained in the use of this equipment. Using coating materials and/or cleaning and flushing solvents which have flash points below 100 o F (37.8 o C) may cause a fire hazard. Use a mask or respirator whenever there is a chance of inhaling sprayed materials. The mask must be compatible with the material being sprayed and its concentration. Equipment must be as prescribed by an industrial hygienist or safety expert, and be NIOSH approved. Aluminum is widely used in other spray application equipment - such as material pumps, regulators, triggering valves, etc. Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents must never be used with aluminum equipment during spraying, flushing, or cleaning. Read the label or data sheet for the material you intend to spray. If in doubt as to whether or not a coating or cleaning material is compatible, contact your material supplier. Any other type of solvent may be used with aluminum equipment. Personnel must be given training in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 33, Chapter 16, 2000 edition. Instructions and safety precautions must be read and understood prior to using this equipment. Comply with appropriate local, state, and national codes governing ventilation, fire protection, operation maintenance, and housekeeping. OSHA references are Sections and Also refer to NFPA 33, 2000 edition and your insurance company requirements. This system is intended for use with waterborne coating formulations only. Waterborne, waterbase and water reducible coating are considered the same. Although they may not be highly flammable their residues are considered combustible. 4

9 REA Automatic Guns - Introduction INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTIONS The REA Automatic processes are an air atomized method for electrostatically applying coatings to objects. The REA Automatics apply a high voltage DC charge to the applicator electrode, creating an electrostatic field between the atomizer and the target object. The target is electrically grounded through its support which may be either stationary or moving. A regulated pressure fluid system delivers material to the atomizer. At the time of triggering the applicators fan and atomization air is applied which atomizes the material forming a spray mist. The mist under the influence of the electrostatic field, becomes electrically charged. The charged particles of material are attracted to, and deposited on, the target. The forces between the charged particles and the grounded target are sufficient to turn most normal overspray around and deposit it on the back surface of the target. Therefore, a high percentage of the spray is deposited on the target. One of the many features of the REA Gun Automatic System is the electrical discharge which is available from the resistive charging electrode is limited to the optimum level of safety and efficiency. As the gun electrode approaches ground, the control unit and gun circuitry shut down the high voltage and current to the gun. The control unit must then be reset to continue to spray electrostatically. The REA Automatic Electrostatic Spray Guns are transformable between air spray and HVLP spray technology. By changing a select few parts, the gun may be transformed to be operated in either spray mode. (See Spray Technology Conversion Procedure, in the INSTALLATION section of this manual for details.) The REA 9000A has an integral trigger and dump valve built into the design. This prevents spits and drips normally associated with guns of this design. The trigger valve mounted at the inlet of the REA 9000A gun allows minimal spray into the booth during a color change sequence. Only the contents of paint from the trigger valve to the nozzle must be cleaned. Then by activating the dump valve, the rest of the waste material may be transported to an alternate collection means. Since this material is not sprayed in the booth, the VOC's emitted are reduced significantly. The REA900A Gun is designed with a moving trigger (shaft), so no forward mounted trigger valve is required. The dump valve is mounted on the rear bulkhead plate for ease of maintenance. All fluid connections in this gun use "AN" style fittings to eliminate "dead spots" in the fluid path for superior flushing. The REA 9000R is a robot-mounted gun for hollow wrist robots produced by either FANUC or ABB. The advantage of the REA 9000R gun is that it can be removed quickly and easily from the robot mounting plate with the use of a threaded retaining ring. The REA 9000R incorporates two important safety features. The first being a breakaway design that will shear (2) nylon mounting bolts if the gun comes in contact with the object being sprayed. The second is the discharge which is available from the resistive charging electrode is limited to the optimum level of safety and efficiency. The REA 9000W is an external charge probe gun designed to spray waterborne coatings in systems utilizing a grounded fluid supply. Gun features include: Probe Shroud Air and Electrode Shroud Air. Low pressure air exiting around the probe body and electrode wire aid in keeping these components clean during operation. These features help to maintain maximum efficiency of the guns over a longer period of time. The REA 9000W gun also offers conventional classic high voltage technology. 5

10 REA Automatic Guns - Introduction The REA 9000A, 9000R and 900A Series of guns apply -85 kv DC charge to the coating materials at the point of atomization. This series of guns is intended for use with grounded solventborne coating systems. The REA 9000W Series of guns applies -70 kv DC charge. This electrostatic charge allows a more efficient, uniform application of coating material to the front, edges, sides, and back of products. It is highly suitable for applying coatings to a variety of surface configurations: large targets, small parts, tubular wares, concave and recessed parts, etc. keeping these components clean during operation. These features help to maintain maximum efficiency of the guns over a longer period of time. NOTES: These series of guns include the automatic gun, low or high voltage cable, control unit, fluid hose and air tubing. The control unit provides voltage output to the gun and contains controls for AC on/off, high voltage adjust, kv/microamp meter and triple set point or analog input control. 6

11 REA Automatic Guns - Introduction Figure 1a: REA 9000A Solventborne Electrostatic Spray Gun Figure 1b: View of Back Plate 7

12 REA Automatic Guns - Introduction Figure 2a: REA 9000R Solventborne Electrostatic Spray Gun Figure 2b: View of Mounting Plate Assembly 8

13 REA Automatic Guns - Introduction NOTE > To allow for ease of configuration, operation, and modification of robot teach patterns, the following X/Y vertices are provided. (Refer to Figure 3 for explanation of coordinates). Optimum spray pattern is achieved at a distance of inches from tip REA 9000R 60 o REA 9000R 90 o X Y Figure 3: Gun Tool-Point Representation REA 9000R Automatic For use with Fanuc P-200 Robots, the following adapter plates must be used: EO is for 100 o wrist. EO is for 140 o wrist. Figure 4: Adapter Plates 9

14 REA Automatic Guns - Introduction Figure 5a: REA 9000W Waterborne Electrostatic Spray Gun Figure 5b: View of Back Plate 10

15 REA Automatic Guns - Introduction Figure 6a: REA 900A Solventborne Electrostatic Spray Gun Figure 6b: View of Back Plate 11

16 REA Automatic Guns - Introduction SPECIFICATIONS - SOLVENTBORNE REA 9000A Electrical / Physical Operating Voltage: 85 kv DC [-] maximum Current Output: 120 microamperes maximum Weight: 70 oz. (2,100g) Gun Diameter: 5.25" (13.3cm) Gun Length: 13.0" (33.0cm) Center Distance from Mount to: Nozzle End 11.8" (29.9cm) Center Line of Nozzle 1.9" (4.8cm) Cable Lengths: 36 feet [optional: 50, 75 and 100 feet] Atomizer Assembly: R HVLP HVLP Fluid Flow Rate: Variable to 1,000 cc/minute Operating Pressure: [Air Spray] Fluid psi (6.8 bar) Air psi (6.8 bar) Consumption psig Operating Pressure: [HVLP Spray] Fluid psi (6.8 bar) Air psi (6.8 bar) Consumption psig [input] for 10 psi nozzle output Atomization Air Inlet Size: 3/8" NPT (F) (1/4" NPT) (F) 3/8" ODT Fan Air Inlet Size: 3/8" NPT (F) (1/4" NPT) (F) 3/8" ODT Fluid Inlet Size: 1/4" NPT (F) Gun Mounting Stud: Diameter:.98"-1.00" (25mm- 27mm) Trigger Actuation: 1/4"ODT - 1/8"NPT (F) Dump Actuation: 1/4"ODT - 1/8"NPT (F) Fluid Dump Out: 1/4"ODT - 1/4"NPT (F) Shroud Purge Line: 1/4"ODT - 1/8"NPT (F) Woodruf Key Mount Size: 1/4" Nominal *Paint Resistance:.1 MΩ to SPECIFICATIONS - SOLVENTBORNE REA 9000R Electrical / Physical Operating Voltage: 85 kv DC [-] maximum Current Output: 120 microamperes maximum Weight: 41 oz. (1,162g) Gun Height: 6.5" (33.66cm) Gun Length: 13.25" (33.66cm) Gun Width: 2" (5.08cm) Cable Lengths: 36 feet [optional: 50, 75 and 100 feet] Atomizer Assembly: R HVLP HVLP Fluid Flow Rate: Variable to 1,000 cc/minute Operating Pressure: [Air Spray] Atomizing Air psig (6.8 bar) Fan Air psig (6.8 bar) Trigger Air 40 psig Min. (2.7 bar) 100 psig Max. (6.8 bar) Fluid psig (6.8 bar) Operating Pressure: [HVLP Spray] Atomizing Air psig (6.8 bar) Fan Air psig (6.8 bar) Trigger Air 40 psig Min. (2.7 bar) 100 psig Max. (6.8 bar) Fluid psig (6.8 bar) Piston Air Inlet Size: 3/16" ODT Atomization Air Inlet Size: 3/8" ODT Fan Air Inlet Size: 3/8" ODT Fluid Inlet Size: 1/4" ODT *Paint Resistance:.1 MΩ to *(Ransburg Meter) 12 Figure 7: REA 9000A Specifications Figure 8: REA 9000R Specifications

17 REA Automatic Guns - Introduction SPECIFICATIONS - WATERBORNE REA 9000W Electrical / Physical Operating Voltage: 70 kv DC [-] Max. Current Output: 120 microamperes Max. (Classic) Weight: 82 oz. (2,325g) Bulkhead Diameter: 6.69" (16.9cm) Max Gun Height: 7.90" (20.0cm) Gun Length: 16.51" (33.0cm) Center Distance from Mount to: Probe End 15.23" (38.6cm) Nozzle End 11.80" (29.9cm) Center Line of Nozzle 1.90" (4.8cm) Center Line of Probe 5.92" (15.0cm) Cable Lengths: Classic Version 100 feet Max. [SSW-1064 HVCable] Atomizer Assembly: R HVLP HVLP Fluid Flow Rate: Variable to 1,000 cc/minute Operating Pressure: [Air Spray] Fluid psi (6.8 bar) Air psi (6.8 bar) Consumption psig Operating Pressure: [HVLP Spray] Fluid psig (6.8 bar) Air psig (6.8 bar) Consumption psig [input] for 10 psig nozzle output Atomization Air Inlet Size: 3/8" NPT (F) 1/4" NPT (F) 3/8"ODT Fan Air Inlet Size: 3/8" NPT (F) 1/4" NPT (F) 3/8"ODT Fluid Inlet Size: 1/4" AN (F) 1/4" ODT Dump Outlet Size: 1/4" AN(F) 3/8" ODT Trigger Actuation: 1/4"ODT - 1/8"NPT (F) Dump Actuation: 1/4"ODT - 1/8"NPT (F) Probe Shroud/Knife Air: 1/4"ODT - 1/8"NPT (F) Shroud/Gun Cover Purge Air: 1/4"ODT - 1/8"NPT (F) Gun Mounting Stud Diameter:.98" " Mount Woodruf Key Size: 1/4" Nominal Figure 9: REA 9000W Specifications SPECIFICATIONS - SOLVENTBORNE REA 900A Electrical / Physical Operating Voltage: 85 kv DC [-] maximum Current Output: 120 microamperes maximum Weight: 84 oz. (2,100g) Gun Diameter: 5.50" (13.9cm) Gun Length: 14.85" (37.6cm) Center Distance from Mount to: Nozzle End 13.00" (32.9cm) Center Line of Nozzle 1.90" (4.8cm) Cable Lengths: 36 feet(std) [optional: 50, 75 and 100 feet] Atomizer Assembly: R HVLP HVLP Fluid Flow Rate: Variable to 1,000 cc/minute Operating Pressure [Air Spray] Fluid psig (6.8 bar) Air psig (6.8 bar) Consumption psig Operating Pressure [HVLP Spray] Fluid psi (6.8 bar) Air psi (6.8 bar) Consumption psig [input] for 10 psig nozzle output Atomization Air Inlet Size: 1/4" NPT (F) 1/2" ODT Fan Air Inlet Size: 1/4" NPT (F) 1/2" ODT Fluid Inlet Size: 1/4" AN (F) 1/4" ODT Dump Outlet Size: 1/4" AN (F) 3/8" ODT Trigger Actuation: 1/8" NPT (F) 1/4" ODT Dump Actuation: 1/8" NPT (F) 1/4" ODT Shroud Purge Air: 1/8" NPT (F) 1/4" ODT Gun Mounting Stud Diameter:.98" " Mount Woodruf Key Size: 1/4" Nominal *Paint Resistance:. 1 MΩ to *(Ransburg Meter) Figure 10: REA 900A Specifications 13

18 REA Automatic Guns - Installation INSTALLATION W A R N I N G > Install and route the hoses and cables so they are NOT exposed to temperatures in excess of 120 F and so that all hose and cable bends are NOT less than a 6 inch [15 cm] radius. Failure to comply with these parameters could cause equipment malfunctions that might create HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TYPICAL REA AUTOMA OMATIC GUN INSTALLA ALLATION Connect the voltage cable to the control unit voltage socket. Gently hand tighten the cable retaining nut. Connect the other end of the voltage cable to the receptacle at the rear mounting plate of the spraygun, using a wrench to tighten. > DO NOT overtighten voltage cable connection to spraygun, as damage to plastic parts may occur. The control unit of cascade style guns MAY be connected through conduit with an explosionproof terminal on or near the spray booth where it will be convenient, or may be connected with a line cord depending upon application requirement. NOTE > Refer to the Control Unit Service Manual for the circuit diagram and instructions to connect the control unit. W A R N I N G > The 9000W is is intended for use with waterborne coating formulations only > The control unit MUST be located at least three feet outside of the spray area. Install units in accordance with the code requirements. (See NFPA 33, 70, OSHA and local codes.) W A R N I N G W A R N I N G > The electrical discharge which is available from the charging electrode must not exceed 0.25 mj of energy. To achieve this limit, any flow of energy from the paint supply through the paint line to the gun electrode MUST BE prevented by grounding the paint line at the inlet. > Verify that the paint inlet is actually grounded BEFORE operating it This is done with a fully connected and operational system by placing one lead of an ohmmeter to the inlet fitting and the other to the building electrical ground (cold water pipe, building structure, etc.). The reading should be essentially zero. > If a greater reading is obtained, check that the control unit is grounded. (See the control unit manual for grounding procedure). To Install the REA 9000A, REA 9000W, or REA 900A 1. Mount the gun to the reciprocator bar. It is recommended to use a keyed bar with 1/4" Woodruff key. The gun may be mounted on bars from the size.98" diam. (25 mm) to 1.00 diam. (27 mm). Tighten the five (5) mounting screws securely. 2. Run 1/4" ODT air line to the trigger line fitting. 14

19 REA Automatic Guns - Installation > All fittings except the REA 9000A s fluid inlet fitting may be replaced with alternate fittings, depending on your installation. (See SPECIFICATIONS previously discussed in the INTRODUC- TION section, for female thread size. 3. Run 3/8" ODT or 1/2" ODT fluid line to the gun. 4. Connect atomization air and fan air lines. Depending upon atomization technology used, size the line accordingly. 5. Install 1/4" ODT air line to shroud or probe purge air. Set pressure between 5-10 psig. NOTE W A R N I N G > ALL fittings except the REA 9000A fluid inlet fitting used must be nonconductive. The use of electrical conductive fitting may cause injury or fire. NOTE > The atomization and fan air line should always lead the trigger signal when the gun is on, and lag the trigger signal when the gun is off. Failure to follow this procedure will cause gun spits. > Failure to connect the shroud purge air line on the REA 9000A and REA 900A Guns can allow excessive corona to build up within the shroud and cause premature failure of the barrel and transformer assemblies. 6. Install 1/4" ODT air line for dump actuation. 7. Install 3/8" ODT Teflon fluid line to dump out. > Failure to use Teflon dump line will degrade color change time and gun performance. Filters W A R N I N G > Whenever the gun is in the dump or flush mode, the electrostatics must be off. NOTE > For optimum finish quality use clean, dry filtered air. 1. Install a fluid filter on the output of fluid supply, as shown in Figure 11 below. 2. Detail depends on whether pressure tank, pump unit, recirculating system, etc., is used. The filter must be installed vertically with drain valve down and arrow pointing in direction of flow. To Applicator Fluid Filter Figure 11: Typical Fluid Filter Installation Paint Preparation From Paint Supply Drain Valve A proper paint mixture is essential to electrostatic operation. Paint test equipment may be obtained through your ITW Ransburg representative. Consult ITW Ransburg Paint Related Information for REA and REM Guns Manual, for paint formulation information. For further paint formulation and testing procedures, consult your ITW Ransburg representative and/or your paint supplier. 15

20 REA Automatic Guns - Installation Spray Technology Conversion Procedure Remove existing retaining ring and air cap from end of gun. Remove fluid nozzle using gun wrench > To avoid damage to the fluid nozzle and electrode, the paint pressure and trigger return spring tension MUST be released by triggering the gun prior to removing the fluid nozzle. > The gun MUST be tilted front down to remove the fluid nozzle. Failure to do so may allow paint to enter the air passages, thereby reducing air flow and damaging the gun barrel or cause electrical shorting. Guns may be flushed in lieu of tilting, but they MUST be either flushed or tilted BEFORE removing the fluid nozzle With a bladed screwdriver, remove pressure reducers by turning counter clockwise from barrel. Install the desired pressure reducer. Apply suitable liquid Teflon pipe thread sealant to threads. Install appropriate fluid nozzle, gently tightening into place using the gun wrench Reinstall appropriate air cap and retaining ring. (See Nozzle Selection Chart, Figure 12 later in this section, for proper combination of air caps, fluid nozzles and pressure reducers). For remote HVLP fan air applications fan control, air pressure should not exceed 10 psi. Fan control pressure should be adjusted depending upon pattern size desired. Atomizer Assembly Selection The Atomizer Assembly Selection Chart is provided to give you a comparison of the air caps and fluid nozzles. THE CHOICE OF ATOMIZER ASSEMBLY SHOULD DEPEND ON QUAL- ITIES DESIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIED BY ACTUAL TRIAL. See your authorized ITW Ransburg electrostatic distributor for atomizer demonstration. Spray Pattern Adjustment The spray pattern of fan atomizers is adjustable from a small circle to an elongated oval, approximately ten to eighteen inches across the usable long axis at eight to twelve inches from the target. The swirl atomizer assemblies produce a round pattern from five to nine inches in diameter. To adjust pattern size, increasing fan air pressure will expand the pattern, a reduction will decrease it. To change the spray pattern axis of fan atomizers from horizontal to vertical, loosen retainer ring, rotate the air cap clockwise to the desired position and gently tighten the ring. > A counterclockwise turn of the air cap may loosen the Fluid Nozzle and cause air to get into the paint or paint to cross over into the air passages. Gun To Target Distance Mount the gun six to twelve inches maximum from the target for best operation. (A higher transfer efficiency will be achieved at the closer target distance). Wiring The Unit The REA 9000R comes with a complete cable from the mounting plate. W A R N I N G > If the REA 9000R cable must be terminated at the robot, it must be done within a suitable explosion proof enclosure. The cable from the control unit of the REA 9000R should be run through suitable conduit and connected at the robot explosion proof enclosure, if necessary. 16

21 REA Automatic Guns - Installation REA NOZZLES [Conventional Spray] Air Cap Separate Pressure Part Fluid Nozzle Oriface Retaining Reducer Number Part Number I.D. Ring [Black] Swirl LREA0002 LREA0003 Round R R R R R REA NOZZLES [HVLP] Air Cap Separate Pressure Part Fluid Nozzle Oriface Retaining Reducer Number Part Number I.D. Ring [White] Figure 12: Atomizer Assembly Selection 17

22 REA Automatic Guns - Maintenance MAINTENANCE W A R N I N G > The user MUST read and be familiar with the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this manual. > If compressed air is used in cleaning, REMEMBER THAT HIGH PRESSURE AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED AGAINST THE BODY. It can blind, deafen and may even penetrate the skin. If used for cleaning equipment, the users should wear safety glasses. > ALWAYS turn the control unit power off prior to cleaning or servicing equipment. > Be SURE the power is OFF and the system is grounded BEFORE using solvent to clean ANY of the equipment. > DO NOT OPERATE A FAULTY GUN > When using cleaning solvent, standard health and safety precautions should apply. ROUTINE SCHEDULE Follow these maintenance steps to extend the life of the gun and insure efficient operation. Several Times Daily Turn the control unit power to OFF Inspect the air cap for paint accumulation. Clean as frequently as necessary with a soft bristled brush and a suitable solvent, and blow clean. > NEVER remove the fluid nozzle assembly while paint is in the gun or paint may clog the air passages. Clogged air passages will cause poor atomization and electrical shorting. Air passages which are clogged with conductive material may lead to excessive current output levels and consequent low operating voltage and long range electrical damage. Before undertaking any atomizer assembly procedure, see Atomizer Assem- bly Cleaning Procedure. > The gun MUST be tilted front down to remove the air cap and/or fluid nozzle. Failure to do so may allow paint to enter the air passages, thereby reducing air flow and damaging the gun barrel/cascade. Guns may be flushed in lieu of tilting. However, they must be either flushed or tilted down Clean all insulating surfaces in the system. Remove paint accumulation from the exterior of the gun, low voltage cable and air lines with a solvent dampened cloth. Use only nonpolar (nonconductive) solvent. W A R N I N G > NEVER soak or submerge the electrical components of the gun (i.e. barrel, transformer, cable). Damage and failure may occur. Daily (at the start of each shift) Verify that ALL solvent safety containers are grounded Check within 20 feet of the point of operation (of the gun) and remove or ground ALL loose or ungrounded objects. Inspect workholders for accumulated coating materials, removing such accumulations. 18

23 REA Automatic Guns - Maintenance Check that atomizer assembly is clean and undamaged. Straighten the gun electrode if necessary. > When straightening the electrode, be careful not to distort the fluid nozzle orifice. Clean the fluid filter, if used. Turn the control unit power ON. The gun's red transformer light should light when triggered. Run a current/voltage output test. Electrical Current Output Test 1. Turn the paint supply OFF. 2. Turn high voltage on at gun. 3. Slowly approach the gun electrode to any grounded object and make contact. 4. Monitor the current output reading on the voltage supply meter. As gun approaches ground current should increase near 100 µa overload current should "trip," shutting "off" high voltage. Overload indication should come on. 5. Release the trigger and turn the control unit power OFF. If the control unit does not trip, DO NOT use the gun until the problem has been corrected. (See the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE in the MAIN- TENANCE section of this manual). Shut-Down (and at the end of each shift) 1. Turn the control unit power OFF. 2. Turn the paint supply OFF. 3. Turn the atomizing air and fan air OFF. 4. Wipe the gun, cable and hoses with a rag and a suitable nonpolar (nonconductive) solvent. 5. Flush the lines and allow the solvent to remain in the lines unpressured. (See FLUSHING PROCEDURES in the MAIN- TENANCE section of this manual). NOTE > If the shutdown is to be short, the lines may not require flushing, depending on the coating material being used. If the solids in the material settle slowly, the lines will not need to be flushed as soon after shut-down as with fast settling solids. The paint being used and the length of time that the lines will be shut down will determine the need for flushing. Metallic paint and primer will require flushing sooner than some other kinds of coating materials. > If the coating material is fast settling and if the lines are not flushed soon enough, the gun's fluid passages as well as the lines may become clogged and cause excessive down time and/or service and repair. Weekly Check the entire system for damage, leaks and paint accumulation. Clean the atomizer assembly. ATOMIZER ASSEMBLY CLEANING PROCEDURE Routine Cleaning Equipment Needed An appropriate nonpolar (nonconductive) solvent. A solvent safety container (grounded). A small soft-bristled brush. The ITW Ransburg special Multi- Purpose Wrench from the Installation Kit. 19

24 REA Automatic Guns - Maintenance > To avoid damage to the fluid nozzle, needle/ electrode, the paint pressure MUST be released by triggering the gun prior to removing the tip. > The gun MUST be tilted front down to remove the air cap and/or fluid nozzle. Failure to do so may allow paint to enter the air passages, thereby reducing air flow and damaging the gun barrel/cascade. Guns may be flushed in lieu of removing nozzles. However, they must be either flushed prior to, or tilted down during nozzle removal > The control unit power MUST always be off when removing the nozzles or any other service to the gun. > Using any tool other than the ITW Ransburg wrench to remove or reinstall the fluid nozzle may distort or damage it. For efficient operation, keep the gun's exterior and the voltage cable clean and free of paint accumulation and dirt. This prevents the loss of voltage to ground with a resulting reduction in electrostatic effect. Paint accumulation at the air cap orifices reduces atomization quality and increases the potential for paint spits. Clean the air cap with a brush and solvent as often as needed to insure good atomization. W A R N I N G > NEVER wrap the gun in plastic to keep it clean. A surface charge may build-up on the plastic surface and discharge to the nearest grounded object. Efficiency of the gun will also be reduced and damage or failure of the gun components may occur. WRAPPING THE GUN IN PLASTIC WILL VOID WARRAN- TY. Proceed as follows: 1. Turn the control unit power OFF. 3. Turn the paint flow OFF. 4. See SERVICE section of this manual for disassembly procedures. W A R N I N G > Any damage to the gun may result in UNSAFE operating. 5. Clean the removed parts with a soft brush and suitable solvent. > Metal tools and wire brushes must NEV- ER be used. NEVER use a cleaning tool that is harder than the plastic parts. If a deposit cannot be removed with solvent and a rag or soft brush, soak the part in the solvent ONLY until the deposit can be removed NEVER SOAK THE GUN BODY, BAR- REL, OR TRANSFORMER FLUSHING PROCEDURES 1. Turn the control unit power OFF. 2. Turn the paint supply OFF. 3. Turn the atomizing air supply OFF. 4. Activate dump air and flush with solvent until it is clear of paint. Air purge the dump line. 5. De-activate dump air and activate trigger air until the gun fluid passage is clear. 6. Disconnect the solvent supply. 7. Activate the trigger valve until it is clear of solvent. After the preceding steps are complete, the gun is ready for color change, storage or service. 2. Release the trigger. 20

25 REA Automatic Guns - Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE General Problem DEFECTIVE SPRAY PATTERN Pattern will not shape Pattern heavy at one end Extremely heavy spitting or severely deformed pattern. Air DEFECTIVE DELIVERY Fluid LEAKAGE Possible Cause 1. Clogged or faulty fan valve remote fan air line 2. Air passages in gun or air feed lines clogged 3. Worn, faulty or clogged air cap 1. Clogged or faulty air cap 2. Clogged or faulty fluid nozzle 1. Wrong air cap/fluid nozzle combination 2. Timing of fluid on and air on is not adjusted 1. Air passages in gun or air feed lines clogged 2. Deficient source air 3. Paint in air passage 1. Clogged or faulty fluid nozzle 2. Clogged passages in gun fluid tube or fluid feed lines 3. Insufficient needle/electrode travel 4. Low source pressure 5. Clogged fluid filter 6. Clogged or obstructed ball valve or fluid regulator Solution Clean, replace or repair Blow out Clean or replace Clean or replace Clean or replace Insure proper fluid nozzle/air nozzle pressure reducer combinations. [See chart] Check programming sequence Blow out Increase Clean and blow out Flush or replace Flush Adjust [See Trigger Nut Adjustment] Increase Clean or replace Clean as required Air Fluid (at rear of barrel) Fluid (sight at nozzle when trigger is released) Fluid (constant at nozzle) 1. Loose or defective fittings 1. Packing, chevron seals and/or needle /electrode shaft defective 1. Nozzle not secure 2. Trigger valve closing before fluid nozzle valve 1. Worn or damaged fluid nozzle seat 2. Worn or damaged needle/electrode 3. Nozzle not secure 4. Trigger valve needle seat Tighten or replace Tighten needle or replace Tighten Check programming sequence Replace fluid nozzle Replace Tighten Rebuild Valve 21

26 REA Automatic Guns - Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE General Problem ELECTRICAL Wrap Back Improper or No HV High Current Draw Possible Cause 1. Improper target ground 2. Improper booth exhaust 3. Excessive atomizing air 1. Faulty cable connections 2. Faulty transformer assembly 3. Improper or no ground 4. Faulty barrel/cascade assembly 5. Faulty low voltage cable 6. Faulty high voltage cable 7. Faulty control unit 8. Check fuses 9. > IS THE POWER TURNED ON? > IS THE ATOMIZING AIR TURNED ON? > IS THE (RED LIGHT) TRANS- FORMER ON? > IS THE PAINT TOO CONDUC TIVE? 10. Paint in air passages 1. Paint in air passages 2. Dirty dump line 3. Paint in dump line 4. Dirty gun exterior Solution Trace and correct Trace and correct Reduce fan & atomization pressure Check and secure at the gun and at the control unit Replace Trace and correct Replace Replace Replace See the control unit manual Replace Clean passages with soft bristled brush Clean passages with soft bristled brush Clean or replace dump line; always use Teflon lines. Review air push cycle Clean with appropriate solvent and install new gun cover. Figure 13: Troubleshooting Guide 22

27 REA Automatic Guns - Maintenance (9000A & 9000W) SERVICE - REA 9000A & REA 9000W SERIES All repairs should be made on a clean, flat surface. If a vise is used to hold parts during service or repair, DO NOT clamp onto plastic parts and always pad the vise jaws The following parts should be thoroughly packed with LSCH dielectric grease leaving NO air space or voids when assembling. All O-Rings (Teflon O-Rings do not need lubrication), Chevron Seals and all internal and external threads. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (REA 9000A, 9000R, 9000W & 900A) > ALWAYS remove the gun from the work site for service or repair DO NOT USE any silicone lubricants in order to avoid paint defects. Needle Shaft LREA Transformer Assembly LREA Spanner (nozzle) Wrench (3 in 1) for Barrel Nut, Fluid Nozzle, and Needle Shaft Assembly Screwdriver (broad) > Failure to pack the needle electrode/electrode shaft assembly and packing tube MAY CAUSE lower electrical output of the gun. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (REA 9000A, 9000R, 9000W & 900A) Dielectric grease (Order No ) or LSCH /2 (13mm) inch nut driver 9/16 inch socket and handle W A R N I N G > PRIOR to performing a gun removal, be sure ALL power to the control unit is turned off. TO REMOVE THE GUN FROM THE WORK SITE 1. Turn the control unit power OFF. 2. Detach voltage cable from gun. 3. Turn the paint supply OFF. 4. Turn the atomizing air supply OFF. 5. Properly flush the gun. 6. Remove air actuation fittings. 7. Remove fluid in and out lines. 8. Remove the gun from the work site (and voltage cable, if necessary). Adjustable wrenches 23

28 REA Automatic Guns - Maintenance (9000A & 9000W) 24 NOZZLE & ELECTRODE CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT (REA 9000A & 9000W) Air Cap 1. Unscrew retaining ring, remove air cap from barrel and clean using proper method or replace it. 2. Replace air cap and tighten retaining ring back onto the barrel. Fluid Nozzle > NEVER bend the electrode NOTE > See Atomizer Assembly Cleaning Procedure previously discussed in this section. W A R N I N G > NEVER shorten the electrode wire. > To avoid damage to the fluid nozzle, needle/ electrode, the paint pressure MUST be released by triggering the gun prior to removing the tip. > The gun MUST be tilted front down to remove the air cap and/or fluid nozzle. Failure to do so may allow paint to enter the air passages, thereby reducing air flow and damaging the gun barrel/cascade. Guns may be flushed in lieu of removing nozzles. However, they MUST be either flushed or tilted down BEFORE removing the fluid nozzle > The control unit power MUST always be off when removing the nozzles. > Using any tool other than the ITW Ransburg wrench to remove or reinstall the fluid nozzle may distort or damage it. > Ovetightening of plastic parts may cause breakage. 1. Remove air cap and retaining ring from barrel and clean or replace it. 2. With the nozzle wrench on wrench flats, remove fluid nozzle from barrel. 3. Clean or replace fluid nozzle using appropriate cleaning method. 4. Screw the cleaned or new fluid nozzle into barrel and secure with the nozzle wrench. 5. Screw retaining ring over the air cap onto barrel. NOTE > If the fluid nozzle is replaced, there is a good chance that the needle/electrode assembly will need to be replaced, too. Needle / Electrode - REA 9000A Only 1. Unscrew retaining ring, remove air cap from barrel and replace and/or clean using proper cleaning procedure. 2. With the nozzle wrench on wrench flats, remove fluid nozzle from the barrel. 3. Replace or clean fluid nozzle using appropriate cleaning method. 4. By hand, unscrew (counter-clockwise) or where necessary gently use needle nose pliers on the needle/electrode ridges to remove it from the needle shaft assembly. Clean as necessary using appropriate cleaning procedure. 5. Testing LREA4001 Resistive Electrode.

29 REA Automatic Guns - Maintenance (9000A & 9000W) Periodically, (typically at least on a weekly basis), it is desirable to test the electrical integrity of the LREA4001 Resistive Electrode. Needle / Electrode - REA 9000W Only 1. Unscrew probe retaining nut and pull probe straight out of the probe holder body. 2. Unscrew the rear plastic plunger nut of the probe assembly and remove. 3. Gently tap the probe body against your hand until the needle assembly falls loose. Pull the needle assembly out of the probe body. 2. Using a VOM meter that will read 15 megohms accurately, connect one meter lead to the metal needle shaft and the other lead to the wire at front of electrode. Electrode should be 14.5 to 19 megohms (nominal 15 megohms at 9 volts or 11 to 17 megohms at 1000 volts). Electrodes outside this range must be replaced. See Figure By hand, unscrew (counter-clockwise) or where necessary gently use needle nose pliers on the needle/electrode ridges to remove it from the needle shaft assembly. Clean as necessary using appropriate cleaning procedure. 5. Inspect needle assembly components for signs of high voltage arcing. Replace if necessary. > DO NOT use dielectric grease inside the probe assembly. Air must be able to flow freely through this assembly. 6. If LREA4001 Resistive Electrode is being replaced, it must be trimmed to the proper length. Reassemble the probe with the new electrode. Trim the electrode wire 1/16" from the end of the probe body. To Test (REA 9000A & 9000W) 1. Install electrode on front end of an available needle shaft. Be sure that electrode is completely seated for proper contact between metal shaft and conductive threaded insert in rear of resistor. Figure 15: Testing Resistive Electrode BARREL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL (REA 9000A & 9000W) 1. Remove air cap retaining ring. 2. Pull shroud or gun cover straight off the gun exposing the trigger/dump and barrel assemblies. (See Figure 14.) 3. REA 9000W ONLY-- remove the HV module to barrel mounting bracket. 4. Loosen barrel nut with spanner wrench. 5. Pull barrel and automatic body STRAIGHT apart. Take extra care in handling barrel assembly to prevent damage. 6. Remove the color valve manifold assembly by turning the nut counter-clockwise until loose, then pull the manifold straight out of the barrel. 25

30 REA Automatic Guns - Maintenance (9000A & 9000W) 7. Remove the trigger valve. Remove the ferruled connector for the fluid tube. Remove the coiled fluid tube by removing the ferruled connector at the trigger valve manifold. > During this operation, be CAREFUL that the interior surface of packing chamber is NOT damaged (marred or scratched) This chamber is a seal area and the barrel assembly will have to be replaced if it is damaged. 3. Unscrew needle/electrode from shaft and slide parts off of the shaft. (See Figure 16). 4. Inspect and replace parts as necessary. Since the needle shaft in the REA 9000A and 9000W does not move, the packing wear should be minimal. Rear Figure 14: View of Shroud Screw REA 9000A - Only NOTE > There is no need to remove retaining ring or barrel nut from barrel unless they are damaged. If they are to be removed, lift one end of ring out of its groove and spiral it off of the end of the barrel. The nut can be removed. To replace them on the barrel, slide nut onto the barrel, place ring against the back of the barrel, lift one end of it onto the barrel and spiral it on and into its groove. > Firmly spreading the retaining ring may break it BARREL DISASSEMBLY (REA 9000A & 9000W) 1. Remove needle shaft assembly from rear of the barrel with the Spanner Wrench. 2. Firmly pull the needle/electrode shaft assembly out of the packing chamber. Front Figure 16: Chevron Seal Assembly BARREL REASSEMBLY (REA 9000A & 9000W) Conductive Retainer Clean all parts with a suitable nonpolar (nonconductive) solvent. If the electrode wire is bent, straighten it CAREFULLY by hand or use needle nose pliers. Check all parts for damage or wear. Replace those that are damaged or worn with new parts. Replace chevron seals with new parts. From time to time it is desirable to test the electrical integrity of the LREA resistive electrode. (See Figure 15, Electrode Test Procedure, in the SERVICE for 9000A & 9000W of the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.) 26

31 REA Automatic Guns - Maintenance (9000A & 9000W) > To avoid damage to the chevron seals, they MUST be installed from the rear of the barrel. 1. Place conductive female chevron adaptor onto the front of shaft with the concave side toward the front. 2. Screw the four new chevron seals onto shaft, concave sides forward. > DO NOT push the chevron seals straight onto the shaft. The shaft threads may damage the chevron bore and cause the gun to leak fluid. > Inspect needle/electrode shaft sealing surface for wear. If it is rough or uneven, replace it. 3. Place male nonconductive chevron adaptor onto shaft with the convex end rearward. NOTE > The chevron adaptors and chevron seals should seat together to form an unbroken seal. 4. Screw needle/electrode onto shaft and hand tighten. 5. When replacing the Needle / Electrode on the Needle Shaft of the REA 9000W Gun ONLY, the electrode wire MUST be trimmed OFF flush with the electrode body. Failure to do so may allow the Fluid Supply Line to become charged, thus reducing available voltage at the External Probe Electrode. NOTE > Apply a coating of dielectric grease to the chevron seals and needle shaft. > FAILURE to coat the Needle Shaft Assembly MAY CAUSE lower electrical output of the gun. 6. Insert the assembled items through the rear barrel packing chamber of the Barrel/ Cascade Assembly. BARREL TO BODY ASSEMBLY (REA 9000A & 9000W) 1. Slide gasket over the rear end of the barrel assembly. Lightly coat cascade high voltage connections with LSCH dielectric grease. 2. Tighten retaining ring with spanner wrench. > Nut should be secured hand tight only. NEVER apply more than 10 ft. lb. torque. TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (REA 9000A Only) > DO NOT overtighten. Overtightening may result in stripped threads or cracked barrel. W A R N I N G > Turn OFF all power, air and fluid at the source. > The low voltage cable MUST be removed before removing the transformer assembly. 1. Remove the low voltage cable connector assembly by removing screw and pull STRAIGHT out of the chamber. 27