Part A, Section 3 Model This section covers the following unit configurations. Voltage 4 3100V 3400V 3500V Pump Piston (E, F, or G) Manifold Control 4-Port (A) 6-Port (B) Vista Temperature (TC)
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A 3-1 Section A 3 WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks. Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related documentation. 1. Introduction This section of the manual describes how to install the unit, hoses, and guns program system settings prepare the unit for operation If you have purchased optional features with your unit, such as a low-level indicator or an input/output (I/O) board, refer to the Options section of this manual for installation instructions. 2. Unpacking Besides using normal care, you need no special instructions to unpack the unit or the equipment you purchased with it. All hoses and guns are shipped in separate packages. 3. Inspection After unpacking the equipment, inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Look for dents and scratches and make sure all fasteners are tight. Report any damage to your Nordson representative. 4. Requirements This part of the installation section gives you the installation requirements and recommendations that you need to know before installing your unit. It includes Location Requirements Wiring Requirements Hose/Gun Power Requirements Other requirements and recommendations are provided in the installation procedures when they are needed.
A 3-2 Location Requirements Carefully select the location for the unit and its associated guns and hoses. Make sure that the location meets the following requirements: There is enough room to open the tank lid, open the electrical enclosure, remove the filter assembly, remove the pump enclosure, and make electrical connections for the hoses. For unit dimensions and recommended clearances, refer to Dimensions in the Description section of this manual. An operator can reach all controls. Maintenance personnel have room to service and repair the unit. Installers can route the hoses without bending them. The minimum bend radius for hoses is shown in Figure A 3-6. The mounting surface can support the weight of the unit when the unit is filled with adhesive. Refer to Specifications in the Description section of this manual. The mounting surface is level. The mounting surface is raised at least 152 mm (6 in.) for draining adhesive. See Figure A 3-1. The drain valve projects over the edge of the mounting surface. 152 mm (6.0 in.) 4130685A Fig. A 3-1 Required Clearance for Draining and Filter Flushing
A 3-3 Wiring Requirements Follow these guidelines when installing wiring to the unit: Allow enough room to route your electrical service line to the unit. You can use either of the two access holes in the base of the unit for electrical service. One hole is for rear access and the other is for bottom access. Route any wires away from AC power lines, solenoid output lines, and electrical equipment such as motors, contacts, and relays. Make connections with the minimum length of wire needed. A long wire can act as an antenna for electrical noise. Hose/Gun Power Requirements The power requirements of your hoses and guns must be determined to make sure that you do not overload the unit. If your Nordson representative has not already checked to see that your unit can support all of the hoses and guns you plan to install, you need to calculate your hose/gun power requirements now. You also need to check your calculations if you change your system configuration or add new hoses and guns. To determine your hose/gun power requirements, refer to Calculating Hose/Gun Capacity at the end of this manual. If you need help with this procedure, contact your Nordson representative. 5. Mechanical This part of the installation section gives you the procedures for installing the unit mechanically. It includes Mounting the Unit Installing the Tank Strainer Connecting the Air Supply Installing Guns Installing Hoses On some units, you will not be required to complete all of these procedures. For electrical installation procedures, refer to Electrical later in this section.
A 3-4 Mounting the Unit Use this procedure to mount your unit. 1. Remove the bolts that secure the unit to the shipping pallet. Save the bolts for later use. 2. For installation within the European Community, find the packet of adhesive-backed, local-language warning tags that was shipped with the unit. Overlay the non-english language part of the tags already on this unit with the tags from the packet in your own language. Carefully follow the instructions in the packet for the correct placement of the tags. WARNING: Take care when lifting the unit. Using inadequate means to lift the unit can cause equipment damage, personal injury, or both. 3. Using a suitable lifting device that is capable of lifting the unit, position the unit on the mounting surface. To determine the weight of your unit, refer to Specifications in the Description section of this manual. 4. Check to see that the unit is level. Provide shims as needed. 5. Using the unit s base as a guide, drill four holes in the mounting surface for 8-mm ( 5 / 16 -in.) mounting bolts. 6. See Figure A 3-2. Secure the unit to the mounting surface with the bolts you removed in step 1. Fig. A 3-2 Securing the Unit to the Mounting Surface 4130009A
A 3-5 Installing the Tank Strainer This procedure describes how to install the tank strainer on Series 3000V units that have tank strainers. The following units have tank strainers: Series 3100V Series 3400V Series 3500V The model number of each unit is listed on the front panel of the unit. If your unit does not have a strainer, go to the next procedure, Connecting the Air Supply. If it has a strainer, complete this procedure. 1. Locate the tank strainer that was shipped with your unit. If you have a Series 3500V unit, you will find two strainers. 2. Series 3500V units only: See Figure A 3-3. Determine the correct strainer to use for your adhesive, the small strainer or the large strainer. If the solid adhesive form you plan to use is small enough to pass through the holes in the strainers (both strainers have the same size holes), use the large strainer. If the solid adhesive is too large to pass through the holes, use the small strainer. Fig. A 3-3 Small Strainer (left) and Large Strainer (right) 4130686 3. Remove all wrapping from the strainer. Small pieces of wrapping can cause blockage in the pump. 4. Open the tank lid. 5. Place the strainer on the fins in the bottom of the tank. Position the cutout in the strainer around the pump. 6. Close the tank lid.
A 3-6 Connecting the Air Supply Follow this procedure to connect the air supply to your unit. 1. See Figure A 3-4. Install the air pressure regulator, gauge, and filter that were shipped with your unit. 4130014A Fig. A 3-4 Installing the Air Pressure Regulator, Gauge, and Filter 2. Turn the regulator fully counterclockwise (off). NOTE: Nordson recommends installing a shutoff valve with a lock-out in the air supply line to isolate the unit from the air supply for maintenance procedures. 3. Connect a supply of clean, dry air to the input air fitting or shutoff valve. NOTE: To achieve the rated adhesive output of the unit, you must connect a plant air supply that is capable of providing the maximum air pressure specified on the unit. The maximum air pressure is either 483 kpa (70 psi) or 620 kpa (90 psi), depending upon the type of pump your unit has. To find the maximum air pressure for your unit, check the air pressure tag, which is located next to the inlet air port, above the hose connectors.
A 3-7 Installing Guns This part of the installation section refers you to the correct installation procedure for the type of gun you plan to install. Use Figure A 3-5 to determine which type of gun you are installing, an air-operated gun, an electric gun, or a hand-operated gun. Then refer to one of the following procedures: To Install an Air-Operated Gun To Install an Electric Gun To Install a Hand-Operated Gun NOTE: Air-operated and electric guns are also referred to as automatic guns. 4130692 Fig. A 3-5 Air-Operated Gun (left), Electric Gun (center), and Hand-Operated Gun (right) To Install an Air-Operated Gun Follow the instructions in the manual shipped with the gun to complete these procedures: Mount the gun on the production line. Install the gun solenoid valve. Connect air to the solenoid valve. Connect a triggering device to the solenoid valve. Connect a hose to the gun. Instructions for connecting the hose and gun cordsets are given later in this section. Refer to Connecting Gun and Hose Cordsets.
A 3-8 To Install an Electric Gun Follow the instructions in the manual shipped with the gun to complete the following procedures: Mount the gun on the production line. Install the gun driver. Connect power to the driver. Connect a triggering device to the driver. Connect a hose to the gun. Instructions for connecting the hose and gun cordsets are given later in this section. Refer to Connecting Gun and Hose Cordsets. To Install a Hand-Operated Gun Follow the instructions in the manual shipped with the gun to connect the hose to the hand-operated gun. One end of the hose is wired to the gun; the other end connects to the unit. Instructions for connecting the hose and gun cordsets are given later in this section. Refer to Connecting Gun and Hose Cordsets. Installing Hoses Follow this procedure to route the hoses and connect them to the guns and the unit. 1. Follow the instructions in the gun manual to connect a hose to each gun, but do not connect the gun cordsets at this time. 2. Route the hose from the gun back to the unit. Make sure the hose does not contact sharp or abrasive surfaces. Follow the hose-routing guidelines shown in Figure A 3-6.
A 3-9 P/N 111 940 X X=13 mm (0.50 in.) R=203 mm (8.00 in.) P/N 271 486 8 mm (5/16 in.) P/N 274 174 16 mm (5/8 in.) P/N 274 174 29 mm (1 1/8 in.) ÎÎ Î ÎÎÎ ÎÎ Î ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎÎ ÎÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎÎ ÎÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ 5920010 Fig. A 3-6 Hose Guidelines
A 3-10 Installing Hoses (contd.) WARNING: Hose ports that are unused must be closed with a plug. Removing plugs can cause hot adhesive to spray or flow from the port and injure operators. CAUTION: Failure to connect the first hose as instructed creates a dead area where char builds up, causing downtime. 3. Remove the O-ring plug from the hose port where you plan to install the first hose. See Figure A 3-7 for the correct sequence for installing hoses. Keep the O-ring plug for later use during maintenance and servicing procedures. 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 4130138 Fig. A 3-7 Correct Sequence for Installing Hoses 4. See Figure A 3-8. Take one of the hose-connector fittings that was shipped with the unit and apply an anti-seize compound to the threads. Thread the fitting into the hose port. 5. Tighten the fitting with a wrench. 4103398A Fig. A 3-8 Threading the Hose Connector Fitting into the Hose Port
A 3-11 6. Connect a hose to the fitting. Use two wrenches to tighten the hose as shown in Figure A 3-8. 7. Install any additional hoses by repeating steps 2 6. Be sure to connect a second hose next to the first, working from right to left. You can connect a maximum of four hoses this way. 6. Electrical This part of the installation section includes procedures that require installing wiring or making electrical connections. Before making any electrical connections, first make the required mechanical connections. Refer to Mechanical in this section. WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to perform electrical connections. Observe the safety instructions. CAUTION: If you are adding hoses and guns to an existing system, make sure that you do not exceed the maximum power capabilities of your unit. Refer to the Calculating Hose/Gun Capacity section of this manual. Connecting Gun and Hose Cordsets Follow this procedure to connect gun and hose cordsets. 1. See Figure A 3-5. Determine whether you are installing an automatic gun or a hand-operated gun. An automatic gun is either air-operated or electrically operated. A hand-operated gun is manually operated. 2. Follow the instructions below that apply to the type of gun you are installing. CAUTION: If you are connecting a hand-operated gun, take care not to connect the heater wires to the resistance temperature detector (RTD) wires. Otherwise, the control system or RTD will be destroyed when the system is placed in operation. Type of Gun Automatic Hand-operated Connection Connect the gun cordset to the electrical connector at the end of the hose. Follow the instructions in the gun manual to connect the cordset and wires at the end of the hose to the gun. Be sure not to connect the wires for heater power to the RTD. Otherwise, the control system or RTD will be destroyed when the system is placed in operation.
A 3-12 Connecting Gun and Hose Cordsets (contd.) 3. Find the hose plug of the first hose you connected to the manifold. 4. See Figure A 3-9. Connect this hose plug to electrical receptacle number 1 on the unit. 5. If you have additional guns and hoses, continue connecting gun and hose cordsets. Connect the cordset of the next hose (the hose closest to the rear of the unit) to the hose electrical receptacle labeled number 2 on the unit. Continue connecting gun and hose cordsets, working from the rear of the unit to the front of the unit, until you have connected all gun and hose cordsets. ÂÂ ÂÂ Â 4103958A Fig. A 3-9 Connecting a Hose Cordset to the Unit
A 3-13 Opening the Electrical Enclosure To make the electrical connections inside the unit, follow this procedure to open the unit and access the electrical enclosure. WARNING: Risk of equipment damage, personal injury, or death. Disconnect and lock out electrical power to the unit. 1. Place the unit s POWER switch in the off position and disconnect and lock out electrical power to the unit at the branch circuit disconnect switch. 2. See Figure A 3-10. Loosen the captive screws on the electrical enclosure lid, lift the lid from the unit, and prop it against the pump cover. Take care not to disconnect the ground wire. 3. Make sure the support strap is not wrapped around any board components. Untangle the strap if necessary. 4. Loosen the two captive screws on either side of the control-end frame and lower the frame. You may need to pull the front and rear panels apart to release the frame. 5. Avoid direct contact with internal electrical connections, components, or wiring. 6. Make sure all ground wires are securely connected. Î Î Î Î Î 4130849A Fig. A 3-10 Opening the Electrical Enclosure
A 3-14 Connecting a Triggering Device for the Pump Solenoid Valve If your unit has a triggering solenoid valve on the pump, follow this procedure to connect a 24 VDC triggering device to the center frame terminal block. See Figure A 3-11 to determine whether your pump has a triggering solenoid valve (1). If your pump does not have this valve, skip to the next procedure, Connecting Output Contacts (Optional). 1 2 1 2 3 3 3 2 4 4 Î Î Î Î Î ÎÎ ÎÎ 4130879A Fig. A 3-11 Connecting a Triggering Device for the Pump Solenoid Valve 1. Triggering solenoid valve 3. Wires from 24 VDC triggering 2. Center frame terminal block device 4. Strain relief
A 3-15 WARNING: Risk of equipment damage, personal injury or death. Install a strain relief to protect wires from being damaged by the edges of the knockout hole. CAUTION: Circuit boards can be easily damaged. Avoid any contact with circuit boards when removing a knockout hole plug. 1. See Figure A 3-11. Remove and discard the plug from a knockout hole on either the back side or the bottom of the unit (whichever is most convenient for your operation) and install a strain relief (4) in the hole. Refer to the following table for the appropriate size strain relief. NOTE: Your unit may have several knockout holes. You should route your triggering device wires through a larger hole. Size of Knockout Hole Size of Strain Relief to Install 23 mm ( 15 / 16 in.) PG-16 or 1 / 2 -in. trade size 29.5 mm ( 15 / 32 in.) PG-21 35 mm (1 3 / 8 in.) 1-in. trade size CAUTION: Use 0.34 0.25 mm 2 (22 24 AWG) wire. Using a different wire size can cause internal stress-related damage to the unit. 2. Route the wires from a 24 VDC triggering device (3) through the strain relief and connect them to terminals 3 and 4 on the center frame terminal block (2).
A 3-16 Connecting Output Contacts (Optional) Follow this procedure to connect the standard output contacts that are provided on all units. If you do not wish to connect any outputs, skip to the next procedure, Connecting Electrical Service. Output contacts allow you to automatically activate other equipment or to activate devices for remote monitoring of the unit s operations. Table A 3-1 describes the standard output contacts. If your unit has an optional input/output (I/O) board, there are additional outputs and several inputs you can connect. Refer to Series 3000V TC Input/Output Board in the Options section. Table A 3-1 Standard Output Contacts Output Contact Function System Warning System Fault System Ready Used to signal a device that will alert remotely located operators of a warning condition Used to signal a device that will alert remotely located operators of a system fault condition. This output is typically used to turn on a light or to sound an alarm. Used to signal a device that will alert remotely located operators that the system is ready for operation (up to temperature) or that the unit s pump is on. This output is typically used to send a ready signal to a production line so that the line turns on only when the unit is ready to pump adhesive. 3. If you have not already done so, open the electrical enclosure. Refer to Opening the Electrical Enclosure in this section. 4. If you have not already done so, carefully remove a knockout hole plug from one of the larger holes on either the back side or the bottom of the unit (whichever is most convenient for your operation). Avoid contact with any printed circuit boards. 5. To protect the wiring, install a strain relief in the hole. Refer to the following table for the appropriate size strain relief. Table A 3-2 Strain Relief Sizes for Knockouts Size of Knockout Hole Size of Strain Relief to Install 23 mm ( 15 / 16 in.) PG-16 or 1 / 2 -in. trade size 29.5 mm ( 15 / 32 in.) PG-21 35 mm (1 3 / 8 in.) 1-in. trade size
A 3-17 WARNING: Risk of equipment damage, personal injury, or death. For a proper and safe installation, make sure you meet the requirements in the following step. 6. See Figure A 3-12. Route the output contact wires (2) through the strain relief (1) to terminal block TB2 (3). Make sure your installation meets these requirements: Use 0.34 0.25 mm 2 (22 24 AWG) stranded wire that is suitable for National Electrical Code (NEC) Class 1 remote control and signaling circuits. Output contacts are rated for 250 VAC, 2 A maximum. Use the proper length of wire and route the wires so they do not touch any of the printed circuit boards. Make sure the wires reach terminal block TB2 when the electrical enclosure is opened. 3 Î Î Î Î 2 Î Î Î ÎÎ 1 Fig. A 3-12 Connecting Output Contacts 1. Strain relief 3. TB2 terminal block 2. Output contact wires 4130923A
A 3-18 Connecting Output Contacts (Optional) (contd.) 7. Connect the output wires to the plug for terminal block TB2 from the ship-with kit. Refer to Table A 3-3. Table A 3-3 Output Contact Connections Output Contact as Behavior of Contact Labeled on Power Board Unit Power Off Unit Power On Warning Contact (System Warning) Fault Contact (System Fault) Ready Contact (System Ready) Open Open Open Closed (no warning) Closed (no fault) Open (unit not ready) Open (warning exists) Open (fault exists) Closed (unit ready) TB2 Positions (see Note A) NOTE A: The output contacts are not polarity sensitive. It does not matter which wire is inserted into a position. 1, 2 3, 4 5, 6 8. Connect the plug to TB2. See Figure A 3-12 for the location of TB2. 9. Go to the next procedure, Connecting Electrical Service.
A 3-19 Connecting Electrical Service Follow this procedure to connect electrical service to your unit. 1. Open the electrical enclosure. Refer to Opening the Electrical Enclosure. 2. See Figure A 3-13. Locate the identification plate on your unit. 6 5 4 3 2 1 4130690A Fig. A 3-13 Location of Identification Plate CAUTION: Risk of equipment damage. Operate the unit only at 480 VAC. 3. See Figure A 3-14. Make sure the VOLTS (ac) portion (1) of the identification plate contains the following voltage information: 3 AC 480 V. 4. Size your electrical service line based on the maximum amperage shown in the AMPS (max.) portion (2) of the identification plate. The line must also meet local electrical code requirements. 1 2 Fig. A 3-14 Unit Identification Plate 1. VOLTS (ac) portion 2. AMPS (max.) portion 4130689A
A 3-20 Connecting Electrical Service (contd.) WARNING: Risk of equipment damage, personal injury or death. Install a strain relief to protect wires from being damaged by the edges of the knockout hole. CAUTION: Circuit boards can be easily damaged. Avoid any contact with circuit boards when removing a knockout hole plug. 5. If you have not already done so, remove and discard the plug from a knockout hole on either the back side or the bottom of the unit (whichever is most convenient for your operation) and install a strain relief in the hole. Refer to the following table for the appropriate size strain relief. NOTE: Your unit may have several knockout holes. You should route your electrical service wiring through a smaller hole. Size of Knockout Hole Size of Strain Relief to Install 23 mm ( 15 / 16 in.) PG-16 or 1 / 2 -in. trade size 29.5 mm ( 15 / 32 in.) PG-21 35 mm (1 3 / 8 in.) 1-in. trade size WARNING: Risk of equipment damage, personal injury, or death. Use the appropriate length of electrical service line to prevent the line from being disconnected when you open the electrical enclosure. 6. See Figure A 3-15. Route the electrical service line through the strain relief to TB1 on the 480 VAC distribution board (1) and the ground terminal (2). Be sure to follow the routing guidelines in Wiring Requirements at the beginning of this section.
A 3-21 1 2 Fig. A 3-15 Routing the Electrical Service Line to TB1 1. TB1 on the 480 VAC distribution board 2. Ground terminal 4130857A 7. See Figure A 3-16. Connect the electrical service line to TB1 and to the ground terminal. L1 L2 L3 PE Fig. A 3-16 Electrical Service Connections 4130853A 8. Close the electrical enclosure. Refer to the next procedure, Closing the Electrical Enclosure.
A 3-22 Closing the Electrical Enclosure After you have completed electrical installation, follow this procedure to close the electrical enclosure. 1. Reconnect any ground wires that may have become disconnected during electrical installation. 2. Raise the control-end frame into place and tighten the captive screws on each side of the frame. You may need to pull the front and rear panels apart to position the frame. 3. Position the electrical enclosure lid on top of the unit and secure it with the captive screws. 4. Remove the lock-out and turn on the power at the branch circuit disconnect switch. 7. System Programming Procedures Before running your unit, program the unit for your operations. For the system to operate, you must, at a minimum, program the temperature setpoints for the tank, the hoses, and the guns. All programming is done from the Display area of the operator panel. From the Display area, you can specify the operating (setpoint) temperature for each heated zone (the tank, all hoses, or all guns) choose Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature display specify the overtemperature setpoint (the temperature at which a zone is determined to be too hot) for all heated zones set a system-ready time delay that begins when all zones reach operating temperature and ends when the READY light turns on (this delay allows additional time for the adhesive to melt)
A 3-23 1 2 3 4 Fig. A 3-17 Operator Panel 1. System status area 2. Display area 3. Feature list 4. Power switch 4130386 You will probably find it helpful to read Control System in the Description section of this manual before programming any system controls. Control System briefly describes the function of each control you will program.
A 3-24 Guidelines for Programming Temperature Settings For programming purposes, each heated system component (tank, hose, and gun) belongs to a temperature setpoint group, referred to as a zone. You set the desired operating temperature for each zone. The default setting for all zones is OFF (less than 38 C or 100 F). To turn a zone on, you must set the setpoint temperature to 38 C (100 F) or higher. Follow these guidelines when you are programming your temperature settings. Use the next procedure, Programming System Controls, to program your temperature settings. Check the Manufacturer s Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the recommended operating temperature of the adhesive you will use. To turn a zone on, set the operating temperature at 38 C (100 F) or higher, up to a maximum of 232 C (450 F). Before programming any temperature settings, make sure the overtemperature setpoint is at least 14 C (25 F) higher than the highest setpoint temperature. Programming System Controls Use this procedure to program your unit, including setting the temperature setpoints. 1. If you have not already done so, turn the unit on by pressing the POWER switch. 2. See Figure A 3-18. Press the Up key (5) below the Selector display (1) until the feature number you want shows in the display. As the feature number changes, the Multipurpose display changes to show the setting for that feature. NOTE: Nordson recommends that you program features 4 and 5 first so you can display temperatures the way you want and so you can set your setpoint temperatures later without being blocked by the overtemperature setpoint. NOTE: To access features 4, 5, or 6, press both Up keys simultaneously.
A 3-25 3. Press the Up or Down keys (4) below the Multipurpose display (2) until the display flashes. 4. Use the Up and Down keys below the Multipurpose display to adjust the setting for the feature. Refer to Table A 3-4 for a list of features and the default setting and optional settings for each feature. 5. Press the Enter key (3) to save the setting. The display stops flashing and reverts to showing the actual temperature of feature 1. 1 2 Fig. A 3-18 Display Area 1. Selector display 2. Multipurpose display 3. Enter key 5 4 3 4. Up and Down keys 5. Up key 4130364 6. Record your setting on the form provided at the end of this section. Refer to Records of System Settings. 7. Repeats steps 2 6 for each feature you want to program.
A 3-26 Programming System Controls (contd.) Feature No. 1 Tank Temperature Setpoint Table A 3-4 Control System Features and Settings Feature Description Default Setting Allows you to specify the setpoint temperature for the tank. ( ) (Off) Optional Settings 38 232 C (100 450 F) 2 Hoses Temperature Setpoint Allows you to specify the setpoint temperature for all hoses. (See Note A.) ( ) (Off) 38 232 C (100 450 F) 3 Guns Temperature Setpoint Allows you to specify the setpoint temperature for all guns. (See Note A.) ( ) (Off) 38 232 C (100 450 F) 4 Celsius/ Fahrenheit Allows you to specify whether the display should show Celsius or Fahrenheit measurements. (See Note B.) C (Celsius) F (Fahrenheit) 5 Overtemperature Setpoint Allows you to specify the maximum temperature any zone can reach before the system initiates a fault condition. This setting must be at least 14 C (25 F) higher than the highest application setpoint temperature (See Note B.) 200 ( C) 52 246 ( C) [(125 475 ( F)] 6 System-Ready Time Delay Allows you to set the amount of additional time the adhesive needs to melt after all zones have reached their setpoint temperatures. At the end of the system ready time delay, the READY light turns on. (See Note B.) 18 (minutes) 0 60 (minutes) NOTE A: If, after your unit has been placed into operation, you decide to add, remove, or replace a hose or gun, refer to Procedure for Adding, Removing, or Replacing a Hose or Gun in the Operation section of this manual to ensure that your unit properly recounts and stores the number of hoses or guns connected to it. Otherwise, an RTD fault will occur. B: To access features 4, 5, or 6, press both Up keys simultaneously.
A 3-27 8. System Preparation Follow these procedures to flush the system and prepare it for first operation. WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to operate the unit. Filling the Tank with Adhesive Use this procedure to fill the tank with unmelted adhesive. Before continuing, refer to General Hot Melt Material Processing Instructions at the beginning of this manual. 1. If you have not already done so, program your unit. Refer to System Programming Procedures in this section. 2. Open the tank lid. WARNING: Use a metal or plastic scoop to fill the tank with adhesive. Never use your bare hands. 3. See Figure A 3-19. Use a metal or plastic scoop and fill the tank with adhesive to within 25 mm (1 in.) of the top of the tank. 4. Close the tank lid. 5. As the system scans through the system settings, check that all temperatures are set as recommended by your adhesive supplier. 6. Go to the next procedure, Flushing the System. Fig. A 3-19 Filling the Tank with Adhesive 4103270
A 3-28 Flushing the System Before operating your unit for the first time, flush the system by pumping adhesive through it to remove trapped air and residue left during factory testing. 1. Use one of the following methods to prevent accidental gun triggering: Air-operated guns: turn off the operating air. Electric guns: turn off the gun driver. Hand-operated guns: lock the trigger. WARNING: Hot! Risk of burns. Wear heat-protective clothing, safety goggles, and heat-protective gloves. 2. Place a drain pan under each gun and remove all gun nozzles. 3. If the unit is not already on, press the power switch to turn the unit on. Allow the unit to reach operating temperature. 4. Clean the manifold filter. Refer to Cleaning a Standard Manifold Filter in the Maintenance section of this manual. 5. Prepare each gun in your system for operation as follows: Air-operated guns: increase the operating air pressure to 240 kpa (35 psi). Electric guns: turn on the gun driver. Hand-operated guns: unlock the trigger. WARNING: Trapped air may still be in the hoses and guns. Shield the area and operator from splashing adhesive. 6. Trigger the guns, keeping them open so that no pressure builds up. NOTE: You may need to adjust the gun air pressure depending on the viscosity of the adhesive and the gun response.
A 3-29 7. Gradually increase air pressure to the pump by turning the air pressure regulator clockwise. 8. Allow adhesive to flow out of the guns until all trapped air, cleaning solution, and impurities are flushed out of the system. If the pump slows noticeably or stops, increase pump air pressure slightly. 9. Stop triggering the guns. 10. Reduce pump air pressure to 0 by turning the air pressure regulator fully counterclockwise. 11. Trigger the guns momentarily to relieve trapped hydraulic pressure. WARNING: Hot! Risk of burns. Wear heat-protective clothing, safety goggles, and heat-protective gloves. 12. Attach the nozzles to the guns. 13. Adjust the pump air pressure regulator until the air pressure is at the desired operating setting. Test adhesive patterns as necessary. 14. Air-operated guns only: adjust the gun air pressure regulator until the air pressure is at the desired operating setting. Test adhesive patterns as necessary. 15. If your system has an air-operated pump or gun, record the initial air pressure settings in the Records of System Settings at the end of this section. 16. Refer to the gun product manual for additional setup information for the specific gun.
A 3-30 9. Records of System Settings Use these forms to record your system settings and system faults. The records of your system settings will be useful if you ever need to reprogram the system. You may want to give a copy of these forms to others in your workplace who need the information. Record of Programmed Settings Feature No. Table A 3-5 Record of Programmed Settings Feature Default Setting Optional Settings Your Setting 1 Tank Temperature Setpoint 2 Hoses Temperature Setpoint 3 Guns Temperature Setpoint ( ) (Off) 38 232 ( C) [100 450 ( F)] ( ) (Off) 38 232 ( C) [100 450 ( F)] ( ) (Off) 38 232 ( C) [100 450 ( F)] 4 Celsius/Fahrenheit C (Celsius) F (Fahrenheit) 5 Overtemperature Setpoint 6 System-Ready Time Delay 200 ( C) 52 246 ( C) [125 475 ( F)] 18 (minutes) 0 60 (minutes) Record of Air Pressure Settings System Component Table A 3-6 Record of Air Pressure Settings Air Pressure Setting Pump Gun 1 Gun 2 Gun 3 Gun 4
A 3-31 Record of System Faults Table A 3-7 Record of System Faults Day Occurred Fault Action Taken
A 3-32