Magnum Venus Plastech UltraMAX MULTI–COLOR GELCOATER MVE-1400-X-1 - Manual (Page 29)

UltraMax Multi-Color Gelcoater Manual
Rev. 03/2013 Page | 29
Filter & Accumulator
1. Turn gel coat pump regulator to zero. Open ball valve at the gel coat filter to
relieve gel coat fluid pressure. To bleed the charge in the accumulator, insert the
small diameter rod in the charging valve on the top of the resin accumulator (check
valve) and depress to bleed the charge off. Be sure to cover the rod with a rag.
2. To remove the gel coat filter, remove the return hose from the ball valve.
Unscrew the resin filter; clean the filter screen. Use MVP red grease on the filter
housing threads.
3. Unscrew the gelcoat accumulator. Clean the accumulator, poly ball and thread
on the nipple. Coat nipple, O-ring and poly ball with red grease. Inspect O-ring -
replace as needed.
Catalyst Pump
Inspect catalyst pump packing nut for catalyst leaking up through the packing set.
Tighten the packing nut no more than 1/8 of a turn at a time as needed. Wipe
catalyst pump piston rod off with a clean dry towel.
Six Month Maintenance :
Flush Tank
Release fluid pressure from flush tank and drain out solvent. Use a clean towel to
wipe the inside of the tank clean. Wipe out any solid debris. Inspect flush tank O-
ring, replace as needed.
Hose Set
Inspect hose set for any kinks or wear, replace hoses as needed. The flush hose
should be replaced once a year.
Catalyst Jug & Feed Hose
Drain catalyst from jug; wash the jug out with distilled water and drain. Repeat a
second time. Replace feed and return hose as needed.
IT IS ADVISED THAT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS BE REBUILT AFTER 6-
MONTHS OF USE IN AN 8-HOUR, 5-DAY A WEEK ENVIRONMENT.
Catalyst Pump
Minimum rebuild should include all O-rings, balls, piston seal and packing set.
Gelcoat Pump
Minimum rebuild should include, packing set, piston cups and cylinder O-rings,
Gun
Minimum rebuild should include all seals and O-rings.