Ransburg Vector R Series Classic 79520 R90 Waterborne - Manual (Page 34)

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Vector R Series Classic Applicators - Maintenance
Ransburg
AH-06-02.12
For efficient electrostatic operation, keep the
applicator's exterior and high voltage cable free
of paint accumulation. This prevents the loss of
voltage to ground with a resultant reduction in
transfer efficiency. Paint accumulation in and
around the air cap nozzles will reduce atomization
quality. Clean the air cap using clean solvent and
a soft bristle brush as often as needed to ensure
good atomization.
Proceed as follows:
1. Turn OFF the power supply power.
2. Release the trigger.
3. Turn the paint flow OFF.
4. See "Applicator Repair" in the "Maintenance"
section for "Disassembly Procedures".
C A U T I O N !
† When installing or removing the fluid
nozzle, the applicator MUST be triggered.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the
electrode or fluid nozzle. Such damage can
result in fluid leaks around the sealing area
of these components.
† Using any tool other than the Ransburg
multi-purpose wrench (19749-00) to re-
move or install the fluid nozzle may cause
damage.
† To avoid damage to the fluid nozzle or
needle/electrode, the paint pressure MUST
be released by triggering the applicator prior
to removing the tip.
† The applicator barrel MUST be tilted
front down to remove the fluid nozzle. Fail-
ure to do so may allow paint to enter the
air passages, thereby reducing airflow and
damaging the applicator barrel/cascade.
Applicators may be flushed in lieu of tilting.
However, they must be either flushed or tilt-
ed down during nozzle removal!
† The power supply power MUST be off
when removing the nozzles and/or during
any applicator maintenance.
C A U T I O N !
† Any broken or damaged components
must be replaced. Any damage to the ap-
plicator may result in UNSAFE operating
conditions.
W A R N I N G !
† Metal tools and wire brushes must NEV-
ER be used. NEVER use a cleaning tool that
is harder than the plastic parts. If a deposit
cannot be removed with the solvent and a
rag or the soft brush, soak ONLY the part in
the solvent until the deposit can be removed!
NEVER soak the applicator body or barrel!
C A U T I O N !
† NEVER wrap the applicator, associated
valves and tubing, and supporting hardware
in plastic to keep it clean. A surface charge
may build up on the plastic surface and dis-
charge to the nearest grounded object. Effi-
ciency of the applicator will also be reduced
and damage or failure of the applicator com-
ponents may occur. WRAPPING THE AP-
PLICATOR IN PLASTIC WILL VOID WAR-
RANTY. Only approved applicator covers
should be used.
W A R N I N G
!
5. Clean the applicator and associated parts
with a soft brush and suitable solvent.