Ransburg Turbodisk 2 Assembly 78715 - Manual (Page 20)

Turbodisk 2 - Operation
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OPERATION
As with any spray finishing system, operation of the
Turbodisk 2 involves properly setting the operating
parameters to obtain the best finish quality for the
coating material being sprayed, while maintaining
correct operation and reliability of the equipment
used. Adjustments to operating parameters,
which cover spraying, cleaning and on/off control,
include:
• Fluid Type
• Fluid Flow Rate
• Turbine Speed
• Electrostatic Voltage
• Target Distance
COATING MATERIALS
The Turbodisk 2 can be used with a broad range
of coating material conductivities. However, with
waterborne paints, it may be necessary to isolate the
paint supply from ground.
W A R N I N G
> Operators must be fully trained in safe
operation of electrostatic equipment. Operators
must read all instructions and safety precautions
prior to using this equipment (See NFPA 33,
Chapter 16).
!
W A R N I N G
> Isolated fluid supplies using either waterborne
or highly conductive solvent base coatings can
produce hazardous high voltage discharges
which can cause fires or injury to personnel.
!
FLUID FLOW CONTROL
-REFER TO FIGURES 19-22
Fluid flow control is dependent on the valve
configuration of the Turbodisk 2. If the Turbodisk 2
is configured with no valves or a 3-way valve, fluid
flow is controlled externally at the paint source. If the
Turbodisk 2 is equipped with a regulator, fluid flow
can be controlled via the air pilot signal. The high
flow and low flow regulators each have procedures
on how to control and deliver consistent fluid flows.
For more information on controlling the fluid delivery
using regulators, refer to that specific manual which
is included with the system.
To check fluid flow rates, the disk must be removed.
See the maintenance section for removal procedure.
The fluid can then be manually triggered to measure
actual flow in a graduated beaker over a specified
time period.
W A R N I N G
> Danger of shock and/or personal injury can
occur. Proper grounding procedures, which are
outlined in the Ransburg safety bulletins, must
be followed. Personnel must never work near or
perform work on the turbine when the turbine
is spinning or when high voltage is on.
!
> Fluids and lubricants used in this system
must contain NO silicones!
> Do NOT operate the unit without an atomizer
disk! Without a disk, overspeed, resulting in
premature bearing failure, is possible.
> The air supplied to the motor must be dry,
clean and free of oil or moisture. The atmospheric
dew point should be 10 o F or less. The air heater
used should be adjusted only high enough to
prevent condensation from forming on the motor
housing or at the exhaust port.
C A U T I O N
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