Issued 4/98
3
237505b
Daily Startup/Shutdown
Automatic Startup/Shutdown
With the seven-day clock and auto-energize pump
features on, the following occur:
1. The heaters turn on automatically and the pump
starts when the tank reaches either the READY
condition or a temperature you have selected.
2. The heaters turn off automatically and the system
shuts itself down.
Manual Startup
1. Check the adhesive level. If the level is below
50%, add adhesive to the tank. Fill to within
25 mm (1 inch) of the tank top.
25 mm
50%
2. Close the lid immediately to prevent contamination
of the adhesive.
3. If the POWER switch is off, turn it on.
4. Prepare each gun in your system for operation as
follows:
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Air-operated guns: turn on the operating air.
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Handguns: unlock the trigger.
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Electric guns: turn on the gun driver.
5. Press the HEATERS key. The HEATERS light will
turn on and the unit will begin to heat.
6. Turn on the pump air pressure and adjust it to the
setting that works best for your system.
7. Check the temperature setting for each heated
zone.
8. When the READY light turns on, press the PUMP
key.
WARNING: When the tank lid is open, hot melt
vapors may be released. Vent the application
area or wear a respirator for protection from
vapors.
9. Check the adhesive level periodically. Refill the
tank before the level drops below 50%.
Manual Shutdown
1. Press the PUMP key. The PUMP light will turn off
and the pump will stop.
2. Place containers beneath all guns and trigger the
guns to relieve hydraulic pressure.
3. Use one of the following methods to prevent
accidental gun triggering:
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Air-operated guns: reduce air pressure to 0.
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Handguns: place the trigger safety in the
locked position.
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Electric guns: turn off the gun driver.
WARNING: Never hang a handgun by its
trigger. The gun can accidentally discharge
material, causing burns.
4. Press the HEATERS key. The HEATERS light will
turn off.
