Gema OptiFeed B, Operating Instructions And Spare Parts List

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OptiFeed B Fresh powder system Start-up • 19
Start-up
OptiFeed B Fresh powder system
General information
The OptiFeed B Fresh powder system is delivered completely assem-
bled. Only powder hoses and power supply must be connected.
Preparing the powder container
1. Swivel aside the fluidizing/suction unit
2. Place the open powder container on the vibrating table
3. Place the fluidizing/suction unit onto the powder
4. Start up the OptiFeed B Fresh powder system
Powder fluidization
The powder will obtain a fluid-like consistency, so that a conveying can
take place. This occurs by blowing air into the powder (fluidization). The
fluidization takes place in a fluidized powder hopper, or locally around a
suction lance, which aspirates the powder from a vibrated container.
Note:
For a better understanding of the interrelationships in powder coat-
ing, it is recommended to read completely the operating instruc-
tions of the other components, so as to be familiar with their func-
tions too!
The fluidization of the coating powder with fluidizing air improves the
conveying characteristics of the powder. The fluidization and vibration
characteristics of the powder are dependent on the powder type, the air
humidity and the ambient temperature.
The fluidization and the vibration start by switching on the OptiFeed B
Fresh powder system. The fluidizing air is adjusted with the pressure
regulator on the OptiFeed B Fresh powder system.