Operating Manual
Initial Machine Set-up
01/07/00
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INITIAL MACHINE SET-UP
WARNING:
P
ROPER PROTECTIVE GEAR AS SPECIFIED BY THE CHEMICAL AND SOLVENT
SUPPLIER MUST BE WORN WHEN SERVICING OR OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT
.
I
T INCLUDES
BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO GLOVES
,
EYE PROTECTION
,
AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
. R
EFER TO
THE
G
ENERAL
S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL
.
The following parts are included with the unit and are required for set-up:
•
Tape
•
Air Hose Assembly
•
(2) Swivel Unions
W
ARNING
:
T
HE
P
ROPORTIONING
U
NIT ELECTRIC SERVICE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN ACCORDING TO
N
ATIONAL
E
LECTRIC
C
ODE AND ALL APPLICABLE
LOCAL CODES
.
IMPORTANT
: Before for proceeding be sure that the Main Power Supply is
disconnected.
1.
Connect the Main Power Cord to the electrical console using wire size #10 or larger
(not supplied).
NOTE:
To obtain the best possible
results, the power source must be
capable of meeting the electrical
requirements specified on the
nameplate and must be provided
with a dedicated fuse disconnect.
a)
Feed the power cord through the strain relief in the back of the console and
connect the power leads to L1 and N.
b)
Connect the ground wire to the ground lug.
2.
Setup the supply and air control system as required.
a)
Connect the Resin supply to the R-Inlet 3/4 FPT (Swivel) Fitting.
b)
Connect the Isocyanate supply to the A-Inlet 1/2 FPT (Swivel) Fitting.
c)
Connect the air supply to the1/4 MPT nipple on the Transfer pump.
Remove the cap to access it.
3.
Connect the Main Air Supply to the Proportioning Unit. The main air inlet fitting is
a 3/8 MPT nipple.
IMPORTANT
: The Main Air Supply must be clean and free of contaminants
A minimum of 3/8 inch inside diameter air line (not supplied) should be used to
deliver the air supply to the proportioning unit.
Fitting a main air shutoff valve to the Proportioning Unit is recommended.
4.
Connect the Hose Assemblies to the Proportioning Unit. See Figure 2 Hose
Connection Locations.
IMPORTANT
: The resin hoses are color-coded blue and the Isocyanate hoses are
color- coded red for easy identification. In addition, the resin and Isocyanate hose
fittings are different sizes, making it virtually impossible to improperly connect the
hoses
