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SERVICE MANUAL

AH-08-03.6

January - 2013

VECTOR SOLO   

WATERBORNE APPLICATORS

TM

Ransburg

IMPORTANT:

  Before using this equipment, 

carefully read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, starting 

on page 1, and all instructions in this manual.  

Keep this Service Manual for future reference.

Service Manual Price:           $50.00 (U.S.)

MODEL: 79901 Waterborne RS90-WB

Summary of Contents for 79901

Page 1: ...NE APPLICATORS TM Ransburg IMPORTANT Before using this equipment carefullyreadSAFETYPRECAUTIONS starting on page 1 and all instructions in this manual Keep this Service Manual for future reference Ser...

Page 2: ...NOTE This manual has been changed from revision AH 08 03 5 to revision AH 08 03 6 Reasons for this change are noted under Manual Change Summary on page 61 of this manual Ransburg AH 08 03 6...

Page 3: ...12 CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 9 79901 VECTOR SOLO WATERBORNE SPECIFICATIONS 10 VECTOR SOLO WATERBORNE ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY APPLICATOR 11 VECTOR SOLO TYPICAL WATERBORNE INSTALLATION 12 Vector Solo Wat...

Page 4: ...RIGGER SELECTION 48 SPRAY SELECTION 48 FLUID HOSE SELECTION 48 79853 00 NEEDLE SHAFT PARTS LIST 49 50 POWER MODULE REPLACEABLE PARTS PARTS LIST 51 ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST 52 56 PARTS COMPARISON TRANS T...

Page 5: ...eminstallationdrawings and appropriate Ransburg equipment manuals to reconcile such differences Carefulstudyandcontinueduseofthismanualwill provide a better understanding of the equipment and process...

Page 6: ...r cleaning Those used for equipment flushing should have flash points equal to or higher than those of the coating material Those solvents used for cleaning must have a flash point at minimum of 5 C 9...

Page 7: ...violent and lead to an equipment explosion Sprayapplicatorsrequirethataluminuminletfittings bereplacedwithstainlesssteel See Accessories in the Parts Identification section Aluminum is widely used in...

Page 8: ...0176 RE GARDING OPERATOR GROUNDING OR SPE CIFIC COUNTRY SAFETY CODE B Parts being sprayed Resistance between the part and a grounded conveyor must not exceed 1 megohm C Every metal and conductive obje...

Page 9: ...l be fitted by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the manufacturer s documentation 8 The certification of this equipment relies upon the following materials used in its construction If the...

Page 10: ...th asso ciated Ransburg 79727 XX Air Hose Assembly It is the end users responsibility to insure the air hose is properly grounded to true earth ground Product Marking II 2 G Ex Specific marking of exp...

Page 11: ...ators Atex FM 7 Ransburg VECTOR SOLO RS90 WB WATER BASED 79901 ABCDE BASE MODEL NO OPTION DESIGNATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION ONLY CONFIGURATION DWG 79945 REV E A DESIGNATIONS E DESIGNATIONS C DESIGNATI...

Page 12: ...1 4 ID PART NUMBER 79878 03 OPTION D DESIGNATIONS SPRAY TECHNOLOGY 0 FOR STANDARD SPRAY 65V CAP 44 NOZZLE PART NUMBER 79374 65 79377 44 1 FOR STANDARD SPRAY 65V CAP 45 NOZZLE PART NUMBER 79374 65 7937...

Page 13: ...releasing sufficientelectricalorthermalenergyduringnormal operating conditions to cause ignition of specific hazardous materials in their most easily ignited concentrations in air As the applicator el...

Page 14: ...um spray volume that can be effectively atomized depends on fluid rheolo gy spray technology and finish quality required Applicator Length 292mm 11 5 inches Weight 941 grams 33 2 oz Hose 79727 XX Leng...

Page 15: ...Vector Solo Waterborne Applicators Introduction 11 Figure 1 Vector Solo Waterborne Electrostatic Spray Applicator Ransburg 8 14...

Page 16: ...n Vector Solo Waterborne Ball Valve Air Regulator W Pressure Gauge Air Water Separator Main Air Supply Line Fluid Supply Isolated VECTOR SOLO TYPICAL WATERBORNE INSTALLATION 7 8 9 10 11 No Description...

Page 17: ...C A U T I O N Isolation stands MUST be at least 45 7 cm 18 inches from grounded booth walls chain link fences or other grounded objects Air hoses to the pressure pot or pump on the insulating stand s...

Page 18: ...wivel fitting from the end of the fluid hose by turning the nut of the male connector counter clockwise while holding its main body 2 Remove the male connector nut from the fluid hose 3 Determine the...

Page 19: ...d thor oughly understood by ALL personnel who operate clean or maintain this equipment Special care should be taken to ensure that the warnings and requirements for operat ing and servicing safely are...

Page 20: ...9524 10 Fluid Hose Assembly 3 16 ID X 10m long 79524 15 Fluid Hose Assembly 3 16 ID X 15m long 79524 20 Fluid Hose Assembly 3 16 ID X 20m long 79524 25 Fluid Hose Assembly 3 16 ID X 25m long 79524 30...

Page 21: ...r 3 Conductive Ferrule 4 Thin Jam Nut 5 Nylo Seal Nut 6 Connector Nut 7 Ferrule Front 3 8 Tube 8 Ferrule Back 3 8 Tube WATERBORNE HOSE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Part Description Make sure to align the pin o...

Page 22: ...el 8 Trigger the applicator with fluid off Look for air leaks in any connections 9 Activate fluid check for leaks with solvent Flush if required See Operation section for sequence c Tightenthethinjamn...

Page 23: ...Vector Solo Waterborne Applicators Installation 19 Ransburg NOTES AH 08 03 6...

Page 24: ...se air pressure to the applicator depend ing upon atomization requirements Minimum pressure is 2 75 bar 40 psig at the handle Use either gauge from Maintenance and Test Kit or use Table I to use a gau...

Page 25: ...ring rotate the air cap clockwise to the desired position and tighten the ring 7 Use the Fluid Nozzle Selection Chart and Air Cap Fluid Nozzle Performance Chart in the Installation section to select...

Page 26: ...iner Figure 18 Applicator Supply Air Off Figure 19 Applicator Flush Out 4 Load next color or remove applicator from in stallation as required NOTES 1 Main Air Supply 2 Closed Ball Valve Supply air to...

Page 27: ...101 44 80101 144 80101 45 80101 145 80101 46 80101 146 80101 47 80101 147 80101 48 80101 48 FLUID NOZZLE SELECTION CHART Nozzle Material 1 4mm 055 inch 1 4mm 055 inch 1 8mm 070 inch 1 8mm 070 inch 1 0...

Page 28: ...non polar solvent prior to going back into use Using polar solvents will leave a semi conductive film on the surface of the applicator that will effect efficiency of the applicator and cause damage t...

Page 29: ...N NEVER remove the fluid nozzle assem bly while paint is in the applicator or paint may enter into the air passages Clogged or restricted air passages will cause poor atomization and or electrical sho...

Page 30: ...embly Packing Tube Cascade and Barrel Equipment Required Special Multi Purpose Wrench 79854 00 4mm 3mm and 2 5mm Allen Wrenches Screwdriver blade Jam Nut Removal Tool 79793 00 Dielectric Grease LSCH00...

Page 31: ...ing Vector Solo Applicators in the Maintenance section 2 Examine the air cap for damage to the air horns face and any air passages If any of these areas are damaged or worn the air cap should be repla...

Page 32: ...zzle with theopen endofthespecialmulti purposewrench Figure 25 Applicator Front End Components To keep the needle electrode from unscrewing from the needle shaft the applicator s trigger should be act...

Page 33: ...d nozzle or damage the thread of the barrel NEEDLE ELECTRODE Removal 1 Remove the air cap and fluid nozzle from the applicator assembly 2 Secure the needle shaft at the rear of the barrel with the Spe...

Page 34: ...er that will read 15 megohms accurately connectthefirstmeterleadtothemetal needle shaft and the second lead to the needle electrode wire The needle electrode resistance should be 14 5 to 19 megohms no...

Page 35: ...Remove the two 2 jam nuts using the 79793 00 Removal Tool while holding the needle shaft with the 79854 00 Special Wrench Figure 32 Jam Nut Removal 6 Remove three 3 5mm screws using a 4mm Allen wrenc...

Page 36: ...ion Reinstalling Barrel 1 Replace the hook Install the barrel against the handle and hand tighten two 2 long 5mm screws in an alternating sequence with the 4mm Allen wrench Tighten the hook screw with...

Page 37: ...re 42 Rear Cover Replacement 4 Install the fluid adjustment assembly along with the air and fluid return springs Figure 41 Fluid Hose Trigger Installation Figure 40 Spring and Fluid Adjust Valve Re pl...

Page 38: ...ication section for breakdown Needle Shaft Rebuild 1 Prior to installing the needle shaft coat the exteriorsurfacesgenerouslywithdielectricgrease 2 Screw the needle electrode onto the front of the nee...

Page 39: ...e Removal 1 Remove the fluid line Figure 49 Fluid Line Removal Be generous with the dielectric grease when applying it to the packing tube and needle shaft This helps to remove air voids from this cha...

Page 40: ...wer Module Removal The power modules are not service able NOTE 3 Pull the module straight off the handle Figure 50 Power Module Removal 2 Remove three 3 bolts using a 3mm Allen wrench Handle Disassemb...

Page 41: ...dge Seal Replacement 2 Install the air valve cartridge seal Figure 56 Air Valve Seal Replacement If you remove the air valve seal it is highly recommended that it is replaced NOTE Handle Rebuild 1 Ins...

Page 42: ...all the rear seal 5 Install air valve Figure 59 Rear Cartridge Seal Replacement Figure 60 Air Valve Replacement Figure 61 Power Module Removal 2 Remove two 2 screws using a 2 5mm Allen wrench Figure 5...

Page 43: ...1 4 module from the 3 4 module Pull the fluid fitting out Figure 63 Fluid Fitting Removal 2 Install the fluid fitting Figure 65 Fluid Fitting Replacement Figure 64 Ground Clip Replacement Fitting Rep...

Page 44: ...d 64 1 Connect the left hand fitting of the 79727 Air HosetothemaleinletoftheTestandMaintenance Kit 2 Connect the 6 air hose assembly 3 between the brass tee fitting and the gun air inlet 3 Connect th...

Page 45: ...nect Tubing to the Air Fitting 6 TP 1 TP 2 Figure 73 Connect the PC Board to a Digital Multi Meter and True Earth Ground 5 Connect a wire from test point 2 on the PC board in the power module to a tru...

Page 46: ...issuewitheither the cascade or the wire connections leading to it Air hose maintenance Air Hose Ground Wire End 1 Cuttheendoftheairhosesothat endissquare 2 Slide the sleeve and compression ring onto t...

Page 47: ...e checked Using a Meg Ohm meter at 1000V measure the resistance from the lug of the ground wire to the body of the QD 79868 or the swivel nut 79930 The reading must be less than 5 Mega Ohms resistance...

Page 48: ...ine at the applicator Replace or clean Replace or clean Reassemble tightened to stop Thin the material to a viscosity that is sprayable a Restrictor left out of barrel b The three 3 5mm barrel to hand...

Page 49: ...Vector Solo Waterborne Applicators Parts Identification 45 Ransburg PARTS IDENTIFICATION Figure 82 Vector Solo Applicator Parts Breakdown AH 08 03 6...

Page 50: ...Air Valve Return 1 21 79701 00 Hook Molded 1 22 79799 02 SHCS M4 X 30mm 1 23 Table A A Assembly Air Hose Solo 10 20 and 30m Lengths 1 24 79833 05 Assembly Handle Vector Solo 1 Includes Items 33 34 35...

Page 51: ...3 Waterborne Fluid Hose 1 4 ID x 10m 30 ft 4 Waterborne Fluid Hose 1 4 ID x 15m 50 ft 2 Two Finger Trigger VECTOR SOLO RS90 WB MODEL IDENTIFICATION 40 79814 00 SHCS M4 X 20mm 1 41 79836 00 Gasket Exha...

Page 52: ...rd Air Hose Standard Air Hose Standard Air Hose Standard Air Hose Air Hose W Quick Disconnect QD Stem Air Hose W Quick Disconnect QD Stem Air Hose W Quick Disconnect QD Stem Air Hose W Quick Disconnec...

Page 53: ...g 1 6 79747 00 Shaft Assembly 2 Piece Needle REA 1 7 78629 00 Retainer Needle Seal Rear 1 8 79001 06 O Ring Solvent Proof 1 9 10051 05 Cup Seal Spring Loaded 1 10 78630 00 Spacer Seal 1 11 17390 04 Wa...

Page 54: ...LY PARTS LIST Figure 84 Part Description Qty 1 70430 01 Electrode High Wear 1 2 78626 00 Assembly Seal Cartridge Non Adjustable 1 3 18842 01 Tube Packing 1 4 79747 00 Assembly Needle Shaft Solo 85kV 1...

Page 55: ...urg 1 79755 00 Fluid Inlet 1 2 79746 00 Grounding Clip 1 3 79814 00 SHCS 4mm X 20mm Lg 2 4 Ref 1 4 Power Module 5 Ref 3 4 Power Module Item POWER MODULE REPLACEABLE PARTS PARTS LIST Figure 85 Part Des...

Page 56: ...ale Connector 1 4 72307 XX Tubing Conductive 3 16 ID 1 5 72310 00 Bulkhead Connector Assembly 1 6 10553 05 Nut Thin Jam Special 1 7 3587 02 Nut Nylon Seal Tube Fitting 1 8 72315 00 Ferrule Conductor 1...

Page 57: ...g 1 Item AIR HOSE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Figure 88 Part Description Qty Ransburg 1 7787 03 Fitting Pipe Swivel 1 2 59915 02 Tape Pipe PTFE 1 3 6241 06 Male Connector 1 4 74179 XX Tubing Conductive 1 4 ID...

Page 58: ...ot QD Air Hose Assembly 15 meter 49 foot QD Air Hose Assembly with Stem 15 meter 49 foot Standard Air Hose Assembly 20 meter 66 foot QD Air Hose Assembly 20 meter 66 foot QD Air Hose Assembly with Ste...

Page 59: ...d Spray 2 1 79959 00 Round Spray Fluid Nozzle 79962 00 Round Spray Air Cap ROUND SPRAY OPTIONAL Figure 91 Part Description Figure 89 Air Cap Test Kit Optional 74035 27 Air Cap Test Kit 65V 74035 28 Ai...

Page 60: ...Air Caps 65V 98V 122V 3 100 ml Graduated Cylinder 4 Analog Voltmeter 5 Stop Watch 6 Test and Maintenance Kit 7 Wet Film Gauge 79651 00 INSTALLATION AND SETUP KIT PARTS LIST Description Item The 79658...

Page 61: ...NS TECH ATOMIZATION PARTS LIST Part Description Qty 79374 65 Standard Air Spray Air Cap 79374 122 Trans Tech Air Spray Air Cap 80101 XX Standard Air Spray Fluid Nozzle 80122 XX Trans Tech Air Spray Fl...

Page 62: ...9835 00 Assembly Power Module Includes Items 39 40 41 42 and 43 1 79768 00 Nut Fluid Jam Spring Guide 1 78636 00 Spring 1 79781 00 Seal Adjustment Bushing 1 79837 00 Gasket Handle to Power Module 1 79...

Page 63: ...59 Vector Solo Waterborne Applicators Parts Identification Ransburg NOTES AH 08 03 6...

Page 64: ...s etc isone 1 yearfromdateofpurchase wrapping theAPPLICATOR ASSOCIATEDVALVESAND TUBING AND SUPPORTING HARDWARE IN PLASTIC SHRINK WRAP OR ANY OTHER NON APPROVEDCOVERING WILLVOIDTHIS WARRANTY RANSBURG S...

Page 65: ...published to supersede Service Manual AH 08 03 5 Vector Solo Applicators to make the following changes 1 Updated manual due to nozzle thread change addition of Air Stream one way Valves and clarificat...

Page 66: ...Spare Parts Manufacturing 1910 North Wayne Street Angola Indiana 46703 9100 Telephone 260 665 8800 Fax 260 665 8516 Technical Service Assistance 320 Philips Ave Toledo Ohio 43612 1493 Telephone toll...

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