Patriot Multi-Color Gelcoater Operations Manual
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Grounding straps should be installed on all loose conductive objects in the spraying area. This
includes material containers and equipment. Magnum Venus Products recommends grounding straps
be made of AWG No.18 stranded wire as a minimum and the larger wire be used where possible.
NFPA Bulletin No77 states that the electrical resistance of such a leakage path may be as low as 1
meg ohm (10 ohms) but that resistance as high as 10,000 meg ohms will produce an adequate leakage
path in some cases.
CAUTION
Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are transferred from one container to
another, or from one container to the equipment, both containers or container and
equipment shall be effectively bonded and grounded to dissipate static electricity.
For further information, see National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 77, titled
“Recommended Practice on Static Electrical”. Refer especially to section 7-7
titled “Spray Application of Flammable and Combustible Materials”.
Introduction
This manual provides information for the operation, maintenance, and simple repair of the MVP
Patriot Multi-Color Gelcoater. The following procedures are included:
Step-by-step assembly and disassembly
Installation, start-up, and shut-down instructions
Step-by-step operation instructions
Please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference. Follow the steps
in the order given, otherwise you may damage the equipment or injure yourself.
Component Assemblies
MVP’s Patriot Multi-Color Gelcoater can be configured several ways. Units can be configured
with either an external or internal mix gun and with 2 to 6 colors by adding a fluid section for
each color needed. Each unit consists of multiple components. The major components referenced
will vary depending on the configuration of your unit. Each component has its own detailed
manual and drawings. For complete repair and maintenance instructions, refer to the following
manuals:
MVE – EXTERNAL MIX: ATG-3500 GEL COAT REPAIR & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MVG – INTERNAL MIX: CLASSIC PRO GUN REPAIR MANUAL
XXX-PAT-1500: 15:1 PATRIOT PUMP ASSEMBLY, STANDARD OUTPUT
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PATRIOT POWERHEAD MANUAL – PAT-PH-5000
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PATRIOT 1.25 FLUID SECTION MANUAL – PAT-LS-12270
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CATALYST PUMP MAINTENANCE & REPAIR – PAT-CP-0550
XXX-PAT-15-746: 15:1 HO PATRIOT PUMP ASSEMBLY
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PATRIOT POWERHEAD MANUAL – PAT-PH-7000
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PATRIOT 1.75 FLUID SECTION MANUAL – PAT-LS-24050
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CATALYST PUMP MAINTENANCE & REPAIR – PAT-CP-0980
