Magnum Venus Plastech PATRIOT SSB Auto - Manual (Page 11)

Patriot SSB Auto Instructions Issue 05 30/06//08 Page 11 of 43
count reaching the pre determined count or hitting E Stop and resetting the machine to
ON will allow flush to take place.
Finally if a count on the PDC was set too little and more resin is required to fill the mould
simply press the PDC rest button followed by pressing the green start button once again.
As this selects the original count set, the machine will now continue to pump until the full
reset count is achieved. Stop the machine as described above in these circumstances
and record the number of extra counts the mould needed. This will allow a more accurate
count to be set for the next injection cycle on the same mould.
5.0 Shut down
5.1 Operate the pump to the down stroke limit by using of the recirculation switch. This
ensures that the resin pump piston shaft remains unexposed to air during shutdown and
thus lengthens the life of the shaft seal.
5.2 Turn off machine air supply by pushing the emergency stop button to OFF locked
position.
6.0 Routine Maintenance
General.
Ensure working parts of machine are kept clean. Also ensure all controls and indicators
remain clean. The gauges are glass faced and can be cleaned with solvent however all
other plastic controls should be cleaned with non solvent based cleaners. Remove all
spillages from machine. Immediately correct any air leaks or seepage of any fluid from
machine.
6.1 Resin pump. During normal use the resin pump lubrication cup needs to be topped up
with pump lube. This should be checked at least once a week during normal daily
production use. See separate sheet on internal part maintenance in section 9.0
6.2 Catalyst pump and feed and recirculation pipes. The catalyst pump needs no regular
maintenance however any seepage producing catalyst spillage from the machine from
catalyst pump top seal indicates catalyst pump top seal replacement. See separate sheet
on internal part maintenance in section 10.0.
Please note seepage of catalyst NOT producing leakage onto the workshop floor
from this point on the catalyst pump is acceptable.
Visually check security and condition of catalyst feed pipe from Catalyst bottle and smaller
recirculation pipe and all associated fittings. If any show signs of wear, seepage or
damage, replace with new parts immediately. Ensure Catalyst feed pipe is routed from
catalyst bottle to pump lower fitting around the right hand outside of the machine chassis