Nordson Encore LT, Product Manual

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Operation
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Part 1604857-04
E 2014 Nordson Corporation
Maintenance
Perform the Shutdown procedure before performing these procedures.
Component Procedure
Pump
(Daily)
1. Disconnect the pump air hoses and remove the pump from the pickup tube.
2. Disassemble the pump and clean all parts using low-pressure compressed air. If
impact fusion is present on the parts, use the Recommended Cleaning Procedure
for Powder Contact Parts to remove it.
3. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
Refer to the Encore Powder Pump manual for instructions and spare parts.
Spray Gun
(Daily)
1. Point the spray gun into the booth and purge the spray gun.
2. Shut off the system air supply and power.
3. Disconnect the powder hose adapter and blow out the spray gun powder path.
4. Disconnect the powder hose at the pump. Place the gun end of the hose inside the
booth and blow out the hose from the pump end.
5. Remove the nozzle and electrode assembly and clean them with low-pressure
compressed air and clean cloths. If impact fusion is present on the nozzle parts,
clean them using the Recommended Cleaning Procedure for Powder Contact Parts
on page 4-13. Check the parts for wear and replace if necessary.
6. Blow off the gun and wipe it down with a clean cloth.
Vibratory Box
Feeder Pickup
Tube
(Daily)
Disconnect the fluidizing air tubing. Pull the pickup tube out of the powder box and move
it into the booth. Blow powder off all outer and inner surfaces using low-pressure
compressed air.
Controller
(Daily)
Blow off the cart and controller with a blow gun. Wipe powder off the controller with a
clean cloth.
System Air
Filter
(Periodically)
Check the system air filter. Drain the filter and change the filter element as needed.
Refer to Parts for the replacement filter element part number.
System
Grounds
Daily: Make sure the system is securely connected to a true earth ground before
spraying powder.
Periodically: Check all system ground connections.