Hog Technologies PAINT HOG, Operation Manual

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Section 3 - Operation
3.6 Filling Bead tank
1. Make sure the air compressor is running and
system pressure has stabilized.
2. Close air supply valve on top of tank.
3.
Open the exhaust valve to bleed off tank
pressure.
4. Bead fill hoses are stored on the paint deck.
Connect hoses to the fill valve and place the
other end in bead tote.
5. Close the bead supply valve on bottom of tank.
6.
Open the fill valve and verify vacuum at suction
hose. Begin vacuuming beads into the tank.
7. Open the compressed air supply and outlet
valves at the venture to create vacuum.
8. Monitor beads in the tote closely while filling to
ensure beads are clean. Paper from bead bags
and other debris can clog the delivery system.
9. Fill until beads are visible in top site glass.
10.
Close the fill valve
11. Close the venture inlet valve and outlet valves.
12. Slowly open tank air supply valve and verify
proper pressure.
13. Open bead supply valve.
CAUTION
OVERFILLING THE BEAD TANKS WILL CAUSE FAILURE
IN THE BEAD DELIVERY SYSTEM. NEVER OVERFILL THE
BEAD TANKS.
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Bead Tank Fill Valve & Cap
1. Exhaust Valve 3. Venturi
2. Venturi Outlet Valve 4. Venturi Compressed Air Valve
Bead Tank Control Valves
Bead Tank Pressure Supply Valve
Bead Supply Valve At Bottom Of Tank