GUSMER GAP Pro Operating Manual Download Page 9

Operating Manual 

Operation 

3/10/04 

 

OPERATION 

 

WARNING:

  

N

EVER POINT THE GUN AT OR NEAR OTHER PERSONNEL OR PLACE ANY PART OF 

THE BODY IN THE PATH OF THE MATERIAL SPRAY

.  D

O NOT LOOK INTO THE DISPENSING END OF 

THE GUN

.  A

LWAYS ENGAGE THE 

S

AFETY 

S

TOP AND CLOSE BOTH MANUAL VALVES WHEN NOT 

USING THE GUN

.  D

O THIS TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY 

DAMAGE FROM THE ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OF THE GUN

Safety Stop Operation 

 

The GAP PRO Gun has a two position 
Safety Stop.  When engaged, it prevents 
accidental triggering of the gun during 
servicing or down time.  When disengaged, 
it allows the gun to dispense. 

 

 

1. 

TO ENGAGE THE SAFETY 
STOP-

 Push in and turn the Safety 

Stop knob clockwise to place the gun 
in the Safety detented position. 

Figure 3.  Engage the Safety Stop 

 

IMPORTANT

: Always engage the 

Safety Stop when the gun 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 Operation 

The manual valves located on the each 
Side Block control the flow of each 
chemical component to the gun. 

TOOLS REQUIRED 

• 

5/16” Nut driver 

1. 

TO OPEN MANUAL VALVE

Using the 5/16” nut driver, turn 
manual valve counter clockwise 
approximately three full turns. 

WARNING:

  

N

EVER OPEN A MANUAL VALVE 

UNLESS THE 

S

IDE 

B

LOCK IS SECURED TO THE 

G

UN

OR THE EXIT PORT IS DIRECTED INTO A 

SUITABLE CONTAINER

Figure 5.  Manual Valves 

 

NOTE: 

Triggering of the gun with the 

manual valves closed may cause 

crossover if there is any residual 

chemical in the gun ports. 

 

 

2. 

TO CLOSE MANUAL VALVE

- Using the 5/16” nut driver, turn manual valve 

fully clockwise. 

 

WARNING:

  

T

O PREVENT ACCIDENTAL GUN OPERATION

ALWAYS ENGAGE THE SAFETY STOP

CLOSE BOTH MANUAL VALVES AND DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING THE GUN

OR ANY TIME THE GUN IS NOT IN USE

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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