ITW Dynatec
Chapter 4
Installation & Setting-up Operation
Page 32
Apex Slot Die Applicator, Manual #40-47, Rev. 10.16
4.2 Installation
Typical Installation
CAUTION
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All work on or with this unit is only permitted for skilled personnel!
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Pay attention to the electrical schematics!
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Clean and dry air to the applicator solenoids is required.
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All motors have to be attached according to the data sheet of the manufacturer.
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All heating elements have to be mounted and operated secured and according to the
valid regulations.
WARNING
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Risk of burns and risk of injury!
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While installing the Applicator, use an appropriate protection device to avoid
unintended contact with heated parts and with spilling out Hotmelt. The protection
device has to prevent also the operator against not reaching into the adhesive
application and against injuring.
NOTE
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Air lines and fittings must be capable of withstanding temperatures up to 218°C
(425°F).
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Applicator control solenoid valves may be controlled by timers or limit switches which
sense the position of the package or object to which adhesive is being applied.
Switches should be mounted on moveable brackets to provide adjustment for proper
location of adhesive application.
1. The applicator should be supported from brackets that permit lateral and vertical
adjustments. Mount the applicator on bracketry using the M8 screws and insulators
provided.
Allow access to the (optional) filter, if installed.
Be sure that the “weep” holes are visible for periodic inspection.
2. Before making the adhesive connection to the applicator, align the adhesive supply
hose with its electrical connector oriented in relation to the electrical connector on the
top of the applicator.
Connect the swivel fitting of the hot melt hose to the adapter on the service block (or
the optional filter block) (see illustration on the next page), using any of the inlet ports
located on the sides or back of the block. When tightening the hose fitting, hold the
hose cuff to prevent the hose core from rotating.
Heed the following for the installation of the heated hoses:
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Heated hoses may be damaged by overheating, if they are laid faulty.
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Make your electrical hose connections at the numbered connects on the left side of
the cover.
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Route hoses so that there is at least an 8 inch (20 cm) radius at any bend. Do not
hang hoses without proper support.
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Do not crimp, clamp, squeeze or tie hoses.
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The hose adhesive ports are located at the bottom of the filter block, to the right of the
electrical connections.
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There are 5 ports for the use of up to 4 hoses and for the (optional) adhesive pressure
gauge. When making hose connections, use the numbered connections and ports
accordingly; i.e. make your hookup for hose/head #1 to electrical connection #1 and
adhesive port #1, hose/ head #2 to electrical connection #2 and adhesive port #2, etc.
