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VERSION 03/2018
ORDER NUMBER DOC 2369735
Flushing procedures
1. Visual check: personal safety equipment, grounding and all devices ready to use.
2. Relieve the pressure of the product pressure generator and of the spray gun in accordance
with Chapter
.
3. Switch off the air supply to the gun.
4. Dismount nozzle and clean separately (see Chapter
5. Connect the system to the flushing agent supply.
6. Open AquaCoat air inlet. Control unit remains switched off. Set product pressure.
7. Have the grounded metal collecting tray close by and open return valve.
8. Rinse until flushing agent flows from the return tube.
9. Close the return valve again.
10. Switch on external control air. Rinse until flushing agent flows from the spray gun.
11. Switch off external control air.
12. Clean and/or change the suction filter.
13. Repeat steps 7–12 if necessary.
14. Relieve pressure Chapter
.
15. Close pump pressure regulator. Switch on compressed air supply. Open atomizing air.
16. Switch on the air supply to the gun and thoroughly blow through the air channels.
17. Switch off the compressed air supply.
18. Secure the spray gun against actuation.
19. Clean the gun body remaining AquaCoat components with a cleaning agent
recommended by the lacquer manufacturer.
20. Dry with a cloth or a blow gun.
21. Remove flushing agent supply. Dispose of the contents of the tank for return product
according to the local regulations.
8.1.4 DECOMMISSIONING
1. Flush and clean the system according to Chapter
.
2. Fill the whole system with flushing agent in accordance with Chapter
pump's operating manual.
8.1.5 LONG-TERM STORAGE
If storing the system for a prolonged period of time, thorough cleaning and corrosion
protection are necessary. For the last rinse, replace the water or solvent in the product
pumps with a suitable preservative.
Procedure:
1. Clean the system according to Chapter
2. Fill the whole system with flushing agent in accordance with Chapter
and
pump's operating manual.
3. Fill the whole system with preservative according to Chapter
and pump's
operating manual. Observe the specifications of the lacquer supplier.
4. If the discharge duct is to be removed, seal product outlet with plug.
5. If the suction system is to be removed, seal product inlet with plug.
6. Storage according to Chapter
.