Ergon Crafco BAX 250, Parts Manual

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LOADING THE MACHINE
HOT MELT MATERIALS CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN FILLING OR OPERATING THIS EQUIP-
MENT. READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING.
Material may be added to the melter when it is hot or cold. The agitator will turn “OFF”
when lid is opened to add material.
Use marker adhesive boxed in the appropriate size for the BAX 250.
To load, lift the lid of the melter and slowly add material to the desired level. DO NOT
OVERFILL. DO NOT FILL MORE THAN 6 INCHES FROM THE TOP EDGE.
IMPORTANT!!
Care should be taken to avoid getting foreign particles such as road gravel,
dirt, and debris in the material. Debris of this nature can clog or damage the output line
and pumping system.
The solid material must be added at intervals, which will allow the mixer to rotate without
jamming. If blocks of material are fed in too quickly, jamming will result and slow down the
melting process.
SHUTDOWN AND CLEAN-OUT PROCEDURE
When shutting down the machine for the day, Crafco recommends leaving the material
level at or below agitator paddles. This will give a fairly rapid heat up rate in the morning, but
will allow enough material to start dispensing right away when the material becomes molten.
1. Run material level below the top of the agitator paddle or as close to empty as possible.
2. Open ball valve at hose connection, place a box or metal bucket under valve.
3. Turn shot size knob to the “FULL” position and move the shutdown switch to the “ON”
position, then extend the cylinder by activating the pump. Close the ball valve.
4. Turn material temperature down to 200° F and allow material temperature to drop 100° F
while the agitator is running.
5. Turn power toggle switch to the “OFF” possition.
6. Store hose in a safe area on the truck or trailer bed and secure.
7. Turn the agitator toggle switch to the “OFF” position.
8. Turn the engine “OFF” at the engine ignition switch.
9. Close LPG ball valve and tank valve.
STORING MACHINE
The BAX 250 should be stored in an area where moisture cannot enter machine heating
system, such as controls, etc. The heated hose must be stored safe area on the truck or trailer
bed and secured before traveling. Extended down time can cause moisture build up. Do not
travel with melter running.