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"Teamwork & Communication"

Model GX-8

Spray Gun

Operating Manual

32943-1

April 21, 1999

Issue 1

GUSMER CORPORATION

®

A Subsidiary of Gusmer Machinery 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 1999, GUSMER CORPORATION

®

http://www.gusmer.com

NOTICE: This manual contains important information for your GUSMER equipment. Read and retain for future reference.

Summary of Contents for GX-8

Page 1: ...y of Gusmer Machinery 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 1999 GUSMER CORPORATION http www g...

Page 2: ...ETY POSITION OF GUN 12 MANUAL VALVES 12 AIR LINE CONFIGURATION 13 START UP 13 SHUTDOWN 14 CLEANING PROCEDURE 15 SERVICING PROCEDURES 17 SCREEN SCREW REMOVAL AND SERVICE PROCEDURE 17 CENTERLINE COMPONE...

Page 3: ...SERVICE KIT P N OP206 11 FIGURE 7 ENGAGE THE SAFETY STOP 12 FIGURE 8 DISENGAGE THE SAFETY STOP 12 FIGURE 9 MANUAL VALVES 12 FIGURE 10 CENTERLINE COMPONENT REMOVAL 18 FIGURE 11 CENTERLINE COMPONENT IN...

Page 4: ...ill be done in accordance with the terms stated on the written estimate The warranty provisions applied to product that are not manufactured by Gusmer will be solely in accordance with the warranty pr...

Page 5: ...ust 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 sa...

Page 6: ...E AT THE SOURCE THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN High Pressure WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT HAS OR IS USED WITH EQUIPMENT THAT HAS HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS CAPA...

Page 7: ...ic application Please contact either for additional information The GX 8 is a combination of new concepts and existing Gusmer spray gun technology For example the mixing module that is contained in th...

Page 8: ...service possible In addition the experience gained through daily use of the gun will sharpen your operational and service skills Functional problems can be significantly reduced by following the techn...

Page 9: ...later when these items are covered in the manual Safety Stop Adjustment Air Cap Air Valve Piston Rod Jam Nut Valving Rod Trigger Manual Valves Gun Block Assembly Air Cap Coupling Block Figure 2 Major...

Page 10: ...ng 45 Pliers P N 32982 7 6 Pliers P N 0906 8 9 64 Ball Point Hex Key P N 0902 9 64 9 5 32 Hex Key P N 0902 5 32 10 3 16 Hex Key P N 0902 3 16 11 5 64 Hex Key P N 0902 5 64 12 Check Valve Removal Clean...

Page 11: ...ion of the GX 8 Both kits are available separately NOTE For more information concerning the 1 Quart Gun Service Kit consult the Parts Identification Manual P N OP205 ID Figure 5 1 Quart Gun Service Ki...

Page 12: ...Push in and turn the Safety Stop knob clockwise to place the gun in the Safety detented position IMPORTANT Always engage the Safety Stop when the gun is not in use Figure 7 Engage the Safety Stop 2 DI...

Page 13: ...nipple in the location previously occupied by the 1 8 pipe plug Start Up TOOLS REQUIRED 5 16 Spintite P N 0904A IMPORTANT Before attempting the following procedures make sure the gun is attached to th...

Page 14: ...he gun in the Safety detented position 2 CLOSE BOTH MANUAL VALVES Using the 5 16 Spintite turn each valve fully clockwise 3 CLEAN AS REQUIRED See the Cleaning Procedure section of the manual NOTE Disa...

Page 15: ...NVOLVED IN THE CLEANING OPERATION TO AVOID STATIC SPARKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION DO NOT CLEAN ON OR NEAR FOAMED OR COATED SURFACES WARNING WHEN SERVICING OR OPERATING THE GX 8 SUFFIC...

Page 16: ...simultaneously catching the Gun Cleaner in an appropriate container A fine unobstructed mist of cleaner should exit the Tip d Release both triggers and close the Manual Valves on the Service Block e...

Page 17: ...ide off the Screen If there are solid particles attached to the Screen attempt to soak the screen in Gun Cleaning Solvent However if the screen is especially dirty and clogged it is better to replace...

Page 18: ...Figure 10 Centerline Component Removal WARNING DISCONNECT THE CHEMICAL HOSES AND AIRLINE BEFORE SERVICING THE GUN IN ADDITION BE SURE TO CLEAN THE CENTER LINE COMPONENTS WITH THE GUN SERVICE KIT PRIO...

Page 19: ...moval easier Be careful not to lose the small O Ring seal located in the top if the Gun Block 9 REMOVE THE VALVING ROD Using the 3 8 Wrench on the hex shaped Valving Rod Shank and the Wrench on the Ja...

Page 20: ...nder Using the 5 16 Spintite install the Gun Block onto the Gun Block Mounting Bracket 3 INSTALL THE MIXING MODULE With the air line connected depress the Gun Trigger Lever and slide the Mixing Module...

Page 21: ...ving Rod Adjustment section of this manual Valving Rod Adjustment TOOLS REQUIRED 3 8 x 5 16 Open End Wrench P N 1982A 1 2 Combination Wrench P N 1986 5 16 Spintite P N 0904A The GX 8 Valving Rod shoul...

Page 22: ...four full turns Now move the Valving Rod towards the Gun Cylinder by turning the Valving Rod Shank 2 or 3 full turns clockwise 7 ADJUST VALVING ROD CLEARANCE Slowly turn the Valving Rod counter clockw...

Page 23: ...6 Spintite remove the Coupling Block Mounting Screw Separate the gun from the Coupling Block Using a rag soaked with Gun Cleaner wipe clean the face of the Coupling Block to prevent material build up...

Page 24: ...with Lubriplate Grease 14 REMOVE THE PISTON ROD ASSEMBLY A second function of the Gun Block Screw the screw that holds the Gun Block to the Bracket is to aid in the removal of the Piston The Piston i...

Page 25: ...NING RING COMPLETELY INTO THE GROOVE SO THAT THE END CAP WILL REMAIN IN THE AIR CYLINDER WHEN THE GUN HAS AIR PRESSURE APPLIED TO IT KEEP CLEAR OF THE CAP WHEN FIRST REAPPLYING AIR PRESSURE OR TRIGGER...

Page 26: ...Remove and replace the Cup Seal located in the End Cap if necessary Lubricate the new cup seal and install it making sure to that the cup is facing the air cylinder 11 REINSTALL THE SAFETY STOP MECHAN...

Page 27: ...SE BOTH MANUAL VALVES Using the 5 16 Spintite turn each Manual Valve fully clockwise 2 REMOVE THE GUN FROM THE COUPLING BLOCK Using the 5 16 Spintite remove the Coupling Block Mounting Screw Separate...

Page 28: ...pushed out the opposite end of the hole 11 REMOVE REPLACE THE O RINGS Remove and replace the four O Rings on the Liner Apply a light coat of Lubriplate to the O Rings 12 CLEAN THE VALVE HOLE AND REMOV...

Page 29: ...rating Pressure 3500 psi 240 bar Air Supply 100 125 psi 7 9 bar Mixing Internal Impingement Airless Atomization Solvent Free Mechanically Self Cleaning Weight Less than 2 3 lbs 1 04 kg NOTE Actual out...

Page 30: ...Model GX 8 Spray Gun 30 32943 1 Issue 1...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...sue 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...

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