Priming the catalyst pump – Magnum Venus Plastech PATRIOT CHOP CHECK IMP-PAT-CCP-MP-5 User Manual
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18.
Position outlet of the gun over a flush container
19.
Press air purge button, a sudden purge of material from dispensing head is likely and could splash,
so be cautious (see fig. 17)
Fig. 17
20.
Allow air to flow for 3-4 seconds (see fig. 17)
21.
Press flush button to solvent purge for 3-4 seconds and again watch for splashing
22.
Repeat flush process several times as needed.
Priming the Catalyst pump:
1.
Fill the catalyst jug at least 3/4 of the way full.
2.
Check for leaks and be sure all fittings are tight.
3.
Place the catalyst recirculation valve in the ON position (see figure 9).
4.
Remove the Quick Pin from the slave arm assembly.
5.
Hand pump the catalyst using the slave arm until a steady flow of air free catalyst flow back into the
jug.
6.
Position the gun over an appropriate container and lock the gun in the ON position.
7.
Close the catalyst recirculation valve on the catalyst manifold.
8.
Again hand pump catalyst through the catalyst hose until there is a steady flow of air free catalyst
coming from the front of the gun.
9.
Release the gun trigger and properly flush and clean the gun.
10.
Now hand prime the catalyst pressure to approximately 200psi (14bar).