Fast & Fluid Giotto Compact - Manual (Page 18)

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9.- DOSING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Be certain to have identified the colour from your formula data base.
2) Identify the can size for the correct quantity and place the open can of base paint on
the shelf directly under the nozzle of the valve.
3) According to the quantity required set both gauges at the correct value locking the knob.
The correct gauge position is found when the figure selected is fully exposed above the
upper handle and the knob is firmly locked into the hole in the gauge.
4) Lift slowly the handles until both are against the appropriate gauge knobs.
WARNING
If the quantity of colourant in the canister is too low, air can get inside the pump and the dosing
is not correct.
It is better if there is at least 2 litres of colourant in the canister.
5) Arrived at the top position of the handle , turn the valve lever forward to its full stroke
6) With the valve lever in open position press the handle of the pump , ensure that both
handles are fully depressed.
All the colourant requested has been discharged.
7) Set the valve lever in its normal position.
8) Repeat the process for each colourant specified by the formula.
9) If you have to prepare several containers using the same formula and quantity, you can
leave the gauge preset and operate as previously described. (DIAGRAM 7)
10.- MAINTENANCE
The maintenance has to be carried out about every three months and is compriced of following
phases:
a) Lubricate the little supporting wheels of the turnig table
b) Lubricate the fulcrum and the chain for the table movement.
c) Lubricate the rotation support of the turning table.
Note : The reduction unit which has been applied on the rotating table and all others
components DO NOT need ANY lubrication because they are life - lubricated.
In order to have a costantly good performance of Giotto manual dispenser the following
procedures are daily recomanded.
- Check the quantity of colourant : mantain at least 2 litres of colourant in the
canister.
- Before each dosing stir the colourant.
- Also if you don't use the dispenser daily, open and close the valve, pull and
push the pump handle without opening the valve.
Repeat the action two or three times.
- Clean the nozzle using a moistened cloth to take off the dried colourants.
Depending on use it is important to carry out periodic check (about 6 months)
- Check gauges for graduated scales and replace if required.
- Lift both pumps to the maximum extention and check if the shafts have signs of
colourant which indicate the need to replace the piston seal as indicated in
(DIAGRAM 10)
- Inspect the valve and canister for leaks , if required replace the "O" Ring
disassembling the valve as indicated in DIAGRAM 9.
- When you discarge a canister for cleaning or maintenance you have to repeat
the " Dispenser Preparation" process.