GUSMER GAP Pro Operating Manual Download Page 6

 

GAP Pro Spray Gun 

36943-1, Issue 1 

 

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 

 

It is necessary to understand and follow the instructions in this manual to ensure proper 
and safe operation of the equipment. 

 

As with most mechanical equipment, certain safety precautions must be taken when the 
equipment discussed in this manual is operated or serviced.  Severe bodily injury or 
damage to equipment and property may result if the instructions and precautions listed 
throughout this manual are not followed. 

 

Needless to say, sufficient guidelines cannot be developed to eliminate the need for good 
common sense in the use and servicing of this equipment, and in the use and application 
of the products, this equipment has been designed to process.  Users of this equipment 
must therefore, make their own determination as to the suitability of the information 
contained in this manual to their specific operation and requirements.  There should be 
no assumption made that the safety measures and instructions contained herein are all-
inclusive, and that other safety measures may not be required for specific use or 
application. 

 

The following safety guidelines are generally applicable to the safe and efficient use of 
the equipment. 

Acceptable Equipment Uses 

 

The equipment is designed for the dispensing of polyurethane foams, two-component 
coating systems such as polyureas, and some two-component epoxy systems.  Under no 
circumstances should any acid or corrosive chemicals be used in the unit.  Consult 
GUSMER if there is any doubt about the compatibility of the chemical system to be used 
in this equipment. 

 

Any use of this equipment other than as indicated above constitutes misuse unless 
express written approval is obtained from GUSMER. 

Your Gusmer equipment incorporates design parameters, features, and functionality 
developed in over 40 years of plural component equipment design and manufacture.  It is 
manufactured under the stringent standards of ISO 9001, and is backed by the Gusmer 
Warranty included herein. 

The use of genuine Gusmer replacement parts is recommended for your equipment.  
Substitution of parts not designed, manufactured, or recommended by Gusmer may result 
in reduced performance of, and/or damage to, your Gusmer equipment.  Any alterations 
to, or substitutions for, genuine Gusmer parts shall void the provisions of the Gusmer 
Warranty. 

Summary of Contents for GAP Pro

Page 1: ...chinery Group Inc One Gusmer Drive Lakewood New Jersey USA 08701 8055 Toll Free 1 800 367 4767 USA Canada Phone 732 370 9000 Fax 732 905 8968 Copyright 2004 GUSMER CORPORATION http www gusmer com NOTI...

Page 2: ...l distributor NOTICE All statements information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without guarantee warranty or responsibility of any kind expressed or i...

Page 3: ...E CONFIGURATIONS 10 INITIAL SET UP PROCEDURE 11 DAILY START UP PROCEDURE 11 DAILY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE 12 SERVICING PROCEDURES 13 SIDE BLOCK SERVICE PROCEDURE 13 MIXING CHAMBER AND GUN BLOCK SERVICE PRO...

Page 4: ...CONFIGURATION 10 FIGURE 7 SIDE BLOCK COMPONENT REMOVAL INSTALLATION 13 FIGURE 8 TIGHTNING THE CHECK VALVE RETAINER 14 FIGURE 9 MIXING CHAMBER AND GUN BLOCK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 15 FIGURE 10 END CAP AN...

Page 5: ...warranty provisions applied to product that are not manufactured by Gusmer will be solely in accordance with the warranty provided by the original manufacturer of the product GUSMER MAKES NO WARRANTY...

Page 6: ...ired for specific use or application The following safety guidelines are generally applicable to the safe and efficient use of the equipment Acceptable Equipment Uses The equipment is designed for the...

Page 7: ...Pressure WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT HAS OR IS USED WITH EQUIPMENT THAT HAS HYDRAULIC AND CHEMICAL COMPONENTS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING UP TO 3500 PSI TO AVOID SERIOUS BODILY INJURY FROM EJECTION OF FLUID NEVER...

Page 8: ...ar with the major components of the GAP Pro Gusmer Air Purge Spray Gun and its Front End Components Figure 1 Major Components Gun shown with Round Spray Tip NOTE For a detailed account of the componen...

Page 9: ...un is not in use 2 TO DISENGAGE THE SAFETY STOP Push in and turn the Safety Stop knob counterclockwise to place the gun in the Open detented position Figure 4 Disengage the Safety Stop Manual Valve Op...

Page 10: ...IR FROM THE GUN 1 REMOVE THE AIR HOSE Using a 6 Adjustable Wrench remove the Air Hose from the Long Pipe Nipple at the base of the gun handle 2 REMOVE THE LONG PIPE NIPPLE Using a 6 Adjustable Wrench...

Page 11: ...irtually impossible to improperly connect the hoses The A Isocyanate thread is 1 2 20 whereas the R Resin thread is 9 16 18 6 CHECK THE PROPORTIONING UNIT Check the Proportioning Unit for proper hose...

Page 12: ...ing shutdown 5 GREASE MIXING CHAMBER Insert the Gusmer GAP Gun Chamber Lubricant Needle into nozzle of the mixing chamber Dispense a small amount of lubricant into mixing chamber NOTE To determine the...

Page 13: ...SPECT THE SCREEN SCREW ASSEMBLIES Using the 6 Adjustable Wrench remove the A Side Block Screen Assembly Inspect the Screen Screw Seal for damage Thoroughly rinse the Screen and dry Inspect the Screen...

Page 14: ...ve Retainer and thread into the Side Block by hand Using a 1 2 Wrench tighten the Side Seal Assembly by one quarter of a full turn and No More WARNING TIGHTENING ANY MORE THAN ONE QUARTER OF A TURN CA...

Page 15: ...REMOVE AND SERVICE THE GUN BLOCK Using the 5 16 Spintite remove the two Gun Block Mounting Screws Slide the block away from the gun Wipe mating surfaces clean with a rag soaked in gun cleaner Clean t...

Page 16: ...crews Carefully remove the Gun Block from the rest of the gun If removal is difficult remove any dried chemical from the gun Wipe mating surfaces clean with a rag soaked in gun cleaner Be sure to reta...

Page 17: ...ngs after applying Lubriplate Grease Figure 11 Piston Assembly 13 REASSEMBLE THE PISTON ASSEMBLY Slide the Piston Shaft Assembly in through the backside of the Piston taking care not to damage the O R...

Page 18: ...the two mounting screws Make sure to sufficiently tighten the screws equally to prevent leakage 20 PERFORM START UP PROCEDURE See Daily Start Up Procedure on Page 11 End Cap O Ring and Safety Stop Cup...

Page 19: ...P MECHANISM Insert the Stop Pin into the End Cap Slide the Shaft Spring and Stop Knob onto the shaft of the Stop Pin Using the 5 64 Hex Key reinstall the two set screws in the Stop Knob Make sure the...

Page 20: ...ting Screws Carefully separate each Side Block from the Gun Block Wipe mating surfaces clean with a rag soaked in gun cleaner If the Side Blocks require servicing see the Side Block Service Procedure...

Page 21: ...gs 11 CLEAN THE VALVE CAVITY After insuring hole is free of any debris apply a thin coat of Lubriplate to the inside of the hole 12 REINSTALL THE SPRING SEAT Slide the brass Spring Seat back into the...

Page 22: ...ng the 6 Adjustable Wrench and the 6 Pliers 18 REINSTALL THE SIDE BLOCKS ON THE GUN BLOCK Using the 5 16 Spintite alternately tighten the A and R Side Blocks to the Gun Block with the two mounting scr...

Page 23: ...igure 15 Air Cylinder Air Passages NOTE Be sure to use thread sealant when reinstalling any threaded components removed from the gun In addition all sets crews should be reinstalled flush to the outsi...

Page 24: ...APPENDIX Specifications Technical Data US Metric Maximum Output 40 lbs min 18 kg min Maximum Operating Pressure 3000 psi 207 bar Air Supply 100 125 psi 7 9 bar Weight 2 34 lbs 1 06 kg Dimensions H 7...

Page 25: ...ber Field Title Description 1 Date 2 Name 3 IM Number 4 Issue Number 5 Date of Issue 6 Page Number 7 Discrepancy Instructions Complete the above fields of the form by following the instructions listed...

Page 26: ...ue Number Enter the Issue number of the Instruction Manual from the title page If there is no issue number enter NONE 5 Date of Issue Enter the date of Issue of the Instruction Manual from the title p...

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