Nordson VersaBlue VA, Manual

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0
Tank side
Pump side
Fig. 7‐15
1
Fig. 7‐16
2
Fig. 7‐17
Repair
7‐11
P/N 213828_11
2014 Nordson Corporation
VersaBlue_PPA
Replacing Gear Pump
Nordson recommends replacing the pump and sending the old one in to be
repaired.
ATTENTION: Hot! Risk of burns. Wear appropriate protective
clothing/equipment.
Installing Service Kit
Tank Isolation Valve
NOTE: Operate the tank isolation valve only when the melter is heated to
operating temperature.
Pin in position 0 : Closed
Pin in position 1 : Open
Detaching Gear Pump
1. Close tank isolation valve (1).
NOTE: Detach the gear pump only when the material is soft (approx.
70 °C/158 °F, depending on material).
CAUTION: The motor is precisely aligned and should not be be slid back
with the bracket in the slot. If this is unavoidable, refer to Replacing Motor /
Aligning Motor .
2. Turn the coupling until the screws of the coupling half shells are
accessible.
3. Release the screws (2) of the coupling half shells on the pump side.
4. Remove the coupling half shell carefully from the pump side to prevent
the coupling from falling apart.