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Formula Gun User Manual

Formula Gun User Manual
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DISPENSING EXCELLENCE

Before operating, maintaining or servicing any GlasCraft system, read and understand all of the technical and safety literature provided with GlasCraft products. If you do not have the proper or related manuals and safety literature for your GlasCraft system, contact your GlasCraft distributor or GlasCraft,Inc. In this GlasCraft technical and safety publication, the following advisories will be provided where appropriate: Is information about the procedure in progress. Is imperative information about equipment protection. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result...

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Section 1 - Installation: Standard Equipment

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Section 1 - Installation: Equipment Assembly The Formula Gun is an evolutionary design that reduces operator fatigue through reduced gun weight and en- hanced maneuverability. The Formula Gun is designed to be a true high volume low pressure gun. The ports in the gun are large to allow for less back pressure and high flow of material. This is further achieved with large material hoses, and low ra- tio pump (standard 11:1) by properly setting the material pump pressure (85-100 PSI.), matching a spray tip that will deliver desired output and useable spray pattern, not atomizing the material....

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Section 3 - General Information: Assembly Drawings

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Section 3 - General Information: Assembly Drawings

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Section 3 - General Information: Assembly Drawings Sec. 3:1 23750-00 Formula Dispense Gun REVISION F

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Section 3 - General Information: Assembly Drawings

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Section 3 - General Information: Maintenance Sec. 3:3 Before attempting to perform any maintenance on this Spray Gun - Relieve All Fluid and Air Pressures! To relieve fluid and air pressures: 1. Push down Yellow slide valve, P/N 21402-00 to bleed off air to system. 2. Open P/N 21228-00 on catalyst pump to recirculation position. 3. Open P/N 21192-00 on bottom of material pump. 4. Verify the Trigger Lock is in the Locked position. It is recommended that the following service be performed on a daily basis. Valve Inspection Remove gear cover, p/n: 23756-00, and inspect valves to see if there...

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Section 3 - General Information: Maintenance Parts Replacement Procedure Before attempting to perform any maintenance on this Dispense Gun - Relieve All Fluid and Air Pressures! Due to the different O-Ring materials and lubricants used NEVER SUBMERGE OR SOAK Submerging or soaking any Formula Gun will immedi- ately void the Gun warranty. 1. Read each procedure entirely before beginning and referto the illustration views as needed. 2. Flush and clean all passages as they become 3. Clean all parts before assembly. 4. Replace all O-Rings, Valves and Seals with new parts from the appropriate...

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Section 3 - General Information: Maintenance Material Valve Assembly Procedure 1. Ensure bores are clean before building material 2. Insert bearing, p/n: 23768-01 into gun body. Insert seal, p/n: 23763-00 into gun body. (Ensure holes in seal are aligned with holes in gun body.) 4. Place teflon washers, p/n: 23721-04 on top and bottom of fluid valve, p/n: 23743-00. 5. Lubricate outside of fluid valve, p/n: 23743-00 with a generous amount of Aqua lube (21266-00) and insert into seal with holes aligned with holes in the gun body. 6. Insert bearing, p/n: 23768-01 into gun body. 7. a. Use 7/16...

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Section 3 - General Information: Options Dispense Tip Reference Chart

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Section 3 - General Information: Options Dispense Tip Reference Chart "INDICATES THAT THESE TIPS ARE MADE WITH A2 TOOL STEEL

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Section 3 - General Information: Options Dispense Tip Reference Chart

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_Section 3 - General Information: Options O-Ring Chart

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Section 3 - General Information: Options Pressure Fed Roller Assembly NOTE: When using the 22277-00 key to remove swivel and screw from the 20337-XX, Pole extension assembly. This will allow for the 22276-00 PFR swivel fitting to screw into where the swivel and screw (*) Indicates parts included in roller adapter kit.

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Section 3 - General Information: Options Small Diameter Airless Or Non Atomized Material Tip

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Section 3 - General Information: Options Internal Mix Gel - Screw-On AAC Gun Head Kit (23750-00)

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Section 3 - General Information: Options Internal Mix Gel - Screw-On AAC Gun Head Kit (23570-00) The following is not included in this kit, but required: XX-9704-53 Black AAC Tubing (XX= YOU MUST SPECIFY TUBING LENGTH BY FEET) EXAMPLE: If standard machine hose length is 25ft, it is recomended to order 28ft. of 9704-53. Remove: 23765-00 Chopper mounting assembly and place 7716-06C set screw in middle tapped hole - (USE LOCTITE MEDIUM STRENGTH TO KEEP FROM LEAKING) Reason: To remove extra weight and bulk from the gun, for gelcoat application. Add regulator assembly shown on page 33 to air...

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Section 3 - General Information: Options Internal Mix Gel - Bolt-On AAC Gun Head Kit (23560-00) The following is not included in this kit, but required: (1) 7834-07 Elbow Fitting (Connection To Air Manifold) XX-9704-53 Black AAC Tubing (XX= YOU MUST SPECIFY TUBING LENGTH BY FEET) EXAMPLE: If standard machine hose length is 25ft, it is recomended to order 28ft. of 9704-53. Remove: 23765-00 Chopper mounting assembly and place 7716-06C set screw in middle tapped hole - (USE LOCTITE MEDIUM STRENGTH TO KEEP FROM LEAKING) Reason: To remove extra weight and bulk from the gun, for gelcoat...

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Section 3 - General Information: Options High Volume / High Filled Resin

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Section 3 - General Information: Options RTM Or Casting Mix Nozzle And Adapters

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Section 4 - Safety Information: General Safety Operating Your Polyester System Any tool, if used improperly, can be dangerous. Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those using the tool. In like manner, safe operation of polyes- ter processes is the responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equip- ment. This manual outlines procedures to be fol- lowed in conducting polyester operations safely. This system has been specifically designed for use of Polyester Resin ,Gel-Coat ,and Methyl Ethyl Ke- tone Peroxides (MEKP) applications. Other formu- lations or...

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