Electrostatic Technology, Inc
FlexiCoat
®
Model 300 Coater
28 Serial
#20158
10 SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
10.1 COATING
MACHINE
Step 1 -
If System has not been run with the Auto Pulser "ON", turn the Auto
Pulser Selector Switch to "ON" and let the filters be pulsed clean for
a few minutes before turning the system "OFF".
Step 2 -
Turn COATER BED ON/OFF Switch to "OFF" position.
Step 3 -
At this time you may wish to re-claim powder from the Powder
Collector. Re-claimed powder may be mixed with virgin material at a
rate of no more than 20% re-claim and re-used in the Coating
Machine. Remove the bucket from under the Powder Collector
Hopper to access the re-claimed powder. Refer to the section on the
FlexiCoat
®
Powder Application System in the Appendix of this
Manual for information on opening the powder re-claim bucket on the
Collector System.
10.2 RE-START
PROCEDURE
When re-starting, turn the COATER BED ON/OFF Switch to the "ON" position.
High Voltage settings and air settings should not need to be re-adjusted. They will
remain set as before shutdown.
10.3
EXTENDED SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
When shutting the machine down for more than an overnight period, the following
should be noted:
When not in use, the coating material in the unit should be removed from the Coating
Bed and Collector to prevent clogging of the Porous Plate. As most coating materials
are hygroscopic, storage of the powder in the Powder Feeder for extended periods of
time is not recommended. It is advisable that the powder be removed and stored in an
air tight container. Observe the following procedure:
10.3.1 Coating Bed Cleaning
Step 1 -
Turn COATER BED ON/OFF Switch to "OFF" position.
Step 2 -
Do not activate the Coating Bed.
Step 3 -
Clean the inside of the canopy with a rubber squeegee or other
grounded, nonmetallic device. Open the hinged baffle door and
scrape the powder into the Collector Module.
