Chapter 8 – Magnum Venus Plastech DP-1000 (EPO3) User Manual
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CHAPTER 8
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES
Short-Term Procedure
DANGER: Never Leave Flammable Solvents Under Pressure Overnight!
When shutting down unit for more than 10 minutes but less than two weeks, use the following procedure:
Flush the gun-head with solvent by pushing the trigger forward.
Disassemble the gun-head and clean with the proper solvent (see Figure 26).
Flush the gun-head again with solvent.
Remove air pressure at MAIN PRESSURE gauge.
Turn OFF power to the unit.
Remove pressure from the flush tank by pulling and locking flush tank pressure-relief valve.
Moisture-reactive materials must be covered with dry nitrogen, if possible.
Reassemble the gun-head when you use the unit again.
Long-Term Procedure
When shutting down unit for more than two weeks, use the following procedure:
Thoroughly flush unit by pumping solvent through gun, then flush solvent through recirculation system.
(Figure 26. Clean Gun Parts)
Relieve all air and fluid pressure in the unit and in the accumulators.
Disassemble both pump filters and accumulators. Thoroughly clean filter screens with approved
solvent. Reassemble pump filters and place lubricant on threads (see Figure 27).
Disassemble the pressure-relief valve and thoroughly clean it (see Figure 28).
Empty pump-shaft lubrication cups by removing small plastic plugs. Wipe cup section clean with a rag
and solvent (see figure 29).
Disassemble the pumps and clean them thoroughly.
Reassemble the pumps.