Translation of the original operation manual
HERKULES PFP
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HERKULES PFP_BAoDB_en_1402_B · rs
Operation
5.1.5 Fill the unit with material and bleed it
1.
Place the material drum centered below the follow plate.
2.
Regulate a pressure of 2 - 3 bar on the
air pressure regulator for the ram.
3.
Open the ventilation ball valve at the
follow plate (see Fig. 16).
4.
Set the ram control lever to position
“Down” to move the ram down.
5.
Once all air has escaped from the
material container, close the ventilation
ball valve on the follow plate.
6.
Hold the drain hose into the collecting
vessel.
7.
Open the drain ball valve.
Fig. 16: Ventilation ball valve
8.
Regulate the air inlet pressure on the air pressure regulator for the pump so
that the pump runs slowly.
9.
Close the drain valve again as soon as the processing material exits the
drain hose.
10.
Hold the spray gun into the collecting vessel.
11.
Unlock the spray gun and operate it until the processing material exits the
spray gun.
12.
Close and lock the spray gun.
The unit is ready for operation. You can start coating.
5.2 Coating
Prior to coating, the unit must be commissioned.
1.
Clean the spray gun outlet.
2.
Screw the nozzle back into the spray gun.
3.
Adjust the optimal spraying pressure using the air pressure regulator for the
pump (see chapter 5.2.1).
5.2.1 Adjusting the spraying pressure
Please observe the following information when adjusting the spraying pressure:
➤
Optimal spraying pressure is indicated by a uniform application of material
with fading out peripheral zones.
➤
Operate the unit only with an air pressure as
high as necessary, to achieve a good atomiza-
tion at the recommended spraying distance of
approx. 30 - 40 cm or 12 - 16 inches.
➤
Too high spraying pressure causes increased
material consumption and paint mist.
➤
Too low spraying pressure results in the
appearance of stripes and differences in the
coating thickness.
30-40 cm
Fig. 17: Spraying distance
