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Important Safety Instructions

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See page 21 for maximum working pressures.

Installation – Operation

Therm-O-Flow Plus

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For all Drum Unloaders

Refer to Graco Form 309085

 for further information, including parts and service

309180E

GRACO INC.ąP.O. BOX 1441ąMINNEAPOLIS, MNą55440-1441

Copyright 2000, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001

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Summary of Contents for 309180E

Page 1: ...age 21 for maximum working pressures Installation Operation Therm O Flow Plusr For all Drum Unloaders Refer to Graco Form 309085 for further information including parts and service 309180E GRACO INC P...

Page 2: ...m Location Selection 7 Mechanical Setup 8 Electrical Setup 10 Material Loading 12 System Heat Up 14 Pump Bleeding 16 System Bleeding 17 Drum Changing 18 System Shut Down 20 Technical Data 21 Related P...

Page 3: ...ximum inbound air pressure to the ram D Never exceed the recommended working pressure or the maximum air inlet pressure stated on your pump or in the Technical Data on page 21 D Be sure that all spray...

Page 4: ...is a serious injury Get immediate surgical treatment D Do not point the gun valve at anyone or at any part of the body D Do not put your hand or fingers over the spray tip nozzle D Do not stop or def...

Page 5: ...ere is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using the equipment stop dis pensing immediately Do not use the equipment until you have identified and corrected the problem D Make sure...

Page 6: ...ering the ram D Before checking or servicing the ram or pump perform the Pressure Relief Procedure in the equipment instruction manual TOXIC FLUID HAZARD Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serio...

Page 7: ...r When service is required follow the Service procedures in manual 309085 Ram Location Selection When selecting a location for the ram keep the follow ing in mind 1 There should be sufficient space fo...

Page 8: ...en the heated hose connection at the pump outlet Fig 1 2 Remove nut A Fig 2 to fill air line lubrica tor with SAE 10W NON DETERGENT OIL not included with equipment PH00032 Fig 2 A 3 Wrap exposed fitti...

Page 9: ...ig 6 to their full counterclockwise position NOTE The UP DOWN control lever is shipped inside the ram control box and should be screwed onto the face of the control now Fig 5 PH00014 6 Connect a 1 2 a...

Page 10: ...ble with the plant electrical service Follow the procedure below for electrical setup 1 Securely tighten 16 pin electrical connectors on long heated hose leads into 16 socket receptacles located on th...

Page 11: ...ance D Refer to your local code for the requirements for a true earth ground in your area 3 Open electrical enclosure door and locate main disconnect Fig 9 Fig 9 PH00018 4 Have a qualified electrician...

Page 12: ...0022 CAUTION As the ram rises carefully observe the heated hose cables making sure they do not catch on any com ponents If a cable catches immediately stop the ram from raising by putting the RAM UP D...

Page 13: ...dam age the drum centering guides if equipped 10 SLOWLY turn the ram DOWN regulator Fig 16 clockwise to approximately 5 10 psi 34 69 kPa 0 3 0 7 bar The ram will now begin to lower the follower plate...

Page 14: ...xpanding from the heat 1 Turn the main disconnect on the control box door Fig 17 to the ON position Fig 17 PH00023 2 Place the HEAT ON OFF switch to the ON posi tion Fig 18 PH00024 3 Each individual h...

Page 15: ...the UP or DOWN arrow keys on the temperature controllers Fig 19 Fig 19 PH00025 The system will begin to heat NOTE The air will be locked from the air motor until all temperature zones are within a pr...

Page 16: ...us burns always wear eye protection gloves and protective clothing when working around hot melt equipment and hot melt materials 5 Place a waste container under the bleed stem Using an adjustable wren...

Page 17: ...losed 2 Lock the dispense valve trigger open by pulling and securing the trigger using the handle ring Fig 23 or open the outlet valve on an automatic system Fig 23 PH00027 3 Place the dispense valve...

Page 18: ...ation ball valve Fig 20 2 Place the ram UP DOWN lever Fig 24 in the UP position Fig 24 PH00019 3 Adjust the ram plate drum separation air regulator R Fig 25 to 20 30 psi 138 207 kPa 1 4 2 1 bar PH0001...

Page 19: ...ram plate must be free to move out of the drum Never use drum separation air with cold adhesive or a damaged drum WARNING Positive pressure is released from the drum when the ram plate seal is pulled...

Page 20: ...OFF position Fig 28 PH00024 4 Lock the dispense valve trigger open by pulling and securing the trigger using the handle ring CAUTION Many hot melt materials tend to expand when heat ing up and may ca...

Page 21: ...ssure pump only Verify on I D Plate Senator Motor Bulldog Motor King Motor Check I D Plate 1900 psi 13 MPa 131 bar 3100 psi 21 MPa 214 bar 3300 psi 23 MPa 228 bar Maximum Operating Temperature 400_F 2...

Page 22: ...22 309180 Dimensions Electrical Control Panel Mounting and Clearance Dimensions Fig 30 25 4 646 mm 9513A 10 254 mm 46 8 1189 mm 37 25 945 mm...

Page 23: ...309180 23 Dimensions Ram Mounting and Clearance Dimensions Fig 31 7994b 48 1168 mm 42 1067 mm 36 9 937 mm 21 533 mm 25 635 mm 68 2 1732 mm 5 2 132 mm 11 1 282 mm 108 2 2748 mm 64 1626 mm 16 7 424 mm...

Page 24: ...y shall be as set forth above The buyer agrees that no other remedy including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages for lost profits lost sales injury to person or property or any oth...

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