When servicing the System remove, remove Air/Tank pressure from Solvent Tank. This is achieved by pulling Pop-Off Pin UP and holding until pressure bleeds off. >
Parts Replacement ProcedureFormula Gun
Before attempting to perform any maintenance on this Dispense Gun - Relieve All Fluid and Air Pressures!
See previous page.Due to the different O-Ring materials and
marine lubricants used in the Formula Guns... >
NEVER SUBMERGE OR SOAKANY DISPENSE GUNIN ANY TYPE OF SOLVENT! Hose Removal
Sec. 3:3 1. Remove Resin Hose with an 11/16” wrench. (Hold delivery tube with an 11/16 wrench.) 2. Remove Catalyst Hose with a 9/16” wrench. (Hold delivery tube with a 9/16 wrench.) 3. Remove Solvent Hose with an 5/8” wrench. (Hold delivery tube with a 9/16” wrench.) Submerging or soaking any Formula Gun will immedi-
ately void the Gun warranty. 1. Read each procedure entirely before beginning and refer to the illustration views as needed. 2. Flush and clean all passages as they become accessible. 3. Clean all parts before assembly.
4. Replace all O-Rings, Valves and Seals with new parts from the appropriate kit. 5. Inspect all parts for wear or damage and replace as required with new GENUINE GlasCraft REPLACEMENT PARTS from your authorized GlasCraft Distributor. 6. Inspect all threads for wear or damage and replace as required. 7. Tighten all threaded parts securely, but not excessively, upon assembly. 8. O-rings can fail if subjected to any of the following conditions. a. Swelling - coming in contact with solvent or oil from compressor.
b. Cut - sharp, unlubricated edge in gun head or handle.
c. Sticky - contaminated with oil, water, solvent, catalyst, resin or gel-coat.
d. Chaffing - dry sliding surfaces (needs lubrication).
9. Lightly lubricate all O-Rings with petroleum jelly.10. Check all springs for resilience. They should return quickly to their original (new) length.11. Clean the exterior of the Gun and Hoses with an appropriate, clean solvent and cloth or brush. Tape a clean polyethylene
bag for boats over the end of each Hose to prevent spillage and to keep clean. >
Gun ServiceDispense Gun Component Service and Assembly Procedures
If Seal, P/N 23763-00 and Packing Disks, P/N 23721-04 are removed from the Gun Body GlasCraft recommends that these parts always be replaced with NEW seals and packing disks. >
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Section 3 - General Information: Maintenance