Ransburg Evolver 303 Solvent Applicator A11976-XXX - Manual (Page 31)

MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance is essential to safe and produc-
tive operation. Schedules should be established
by the user, based on the following general infor-
mation and observations of the initial production
requirements. The Ransburg maintenance and
safety information should be made available to
each operator.
Normal fire protection measures are necessary,
including proper storage of paints and solvents
and the proper disposal of waste. Ready access
to appropriate fire extinguishing equipment is
required. For details, consult the appropriate
NFPA safety information and/or applicable country
safety standard.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Follow these maintenance steps to extend the
life of the spray applicator and ensure efficient
operation:
Several Times Daily
1. Turn the MicroPak control unit OFF! Follow
"Lockout/Tagout Procedures".
2. Inspect the fluid nozzle, air cap, and elec-
trode wire for paint accumulation. Clean as fre-
quently as necessary. See "Procedures" in the
"Maintenance" section.
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An electrical discharge or spark may create
an electrical and/or fire hazard during main-
tenance. Do not clean or service the spray
applicator with the power supply on. Verify
that the power supply has been locked out and
tagged out per OSHA and/or your applicable
country safety codes.
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Unexpected robot movement can be haz-
ardous. Do not adjust or repair the spray ap-
plicator when the robot is operating or waiting
to start. The robot must be locked out and
tagged out per OSHA and/or your applicable
country safety codes.
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Solvents used for equipment flushing must
have flash point ratings equal to or greater than
the flash point rating of the coating material.
Solvents used for general cleaning must have
flash point ratings higher than 100 ° F (37.8 ° C).
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Never remove spray applicator head from
assembly while under pressure.
W A R N I N G
!
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Take precautions to see that skin is not
punctured by sharp electrode.
W A R N I N G
!
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Do not bend the applicator electrode while
wiping. Never immerse the applicator in sol-
vents. This will cause damage to the electrical
components.
C A U T I O N
!
Daily (Or at Shift Start)
1. Turn the MicroPak control unit OFF and:
• Check within 20 ft. (6.1 meters) of the point of
operation (of the applicator) and remove or
ground ALL loose or ungrounded containers.
• Inspect workholders for accumulated coating
materials (remove such accumulations if
present). Ensure resistance to ground from
work holder is less than 1 megohm.
• Check that the nozzle assembly is clean and
undamaged. Ensure air caps are clean and
undamaged.
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Evolver 303 Robotic Atomizers - Maintenance
Ransburg
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