Hercules G415 Manuale utente

Herkules Equipment Corporation  2760 Ridgeway Court  Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662 USA

248-960-7100  1-800-444-4351  Fax 248-960-7109

Patents USA 4793369, 4960142, 5174317, 5193561, 5485860 Canada 1299468 Made in the USA

website: www.herkules.us e-mail: info@herkules.us

Part# 1002702-03

03-31-08

This manual contains important information

concerning the installation and operation of the gun

washer listed above. Read manual thoroughly

INSTRUCTIONS and keep for future reference.

Table of Contents

Warnings ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-4

Model Information …………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Installation ....................................................................................................................... 6

Operation ....................................................................................................................... 7-9

Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................................ 10

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 11

Notes ........................................................................................................................... 12-13

Parts layout for G415 ………………………………………………………………………….. 14-16

Warning Symbol Caution Symbol

Serial Number ___________________ Purchase Date _______________

Distributor ___________________ Model Number _______________

CAUTION

WARNING

This symbol alerts you to the possibility of

serious injury or death if you do not follow

the instructions.

This symbol alerts you to the possibility of

damage to or destruction of equipment if

you do not follow the instructions.

WARNING

INSTRUCTIONS

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly

and result in serious injury.

•This equipment is for professional use only.

•Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.

•Use the equipment only for its intended use.

•Do not alter or modify this equipment.

•Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component.

•Do not operate the gun washer at a pressure above the maximum working pressure rating of the

gun(s) being cleaned.

•Route the hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.

•Do not use the hoses to pull the equipment.

•Do not move pressurized equipment.

•Use fluids or solvents that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. Read the fluid and

solvent manufactures warnings.

•Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and other safety regulation.

PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD

Spray from hose leaks, ruptured components, or from operating the gun washer with an open

lid can splash fluid in the eyes or on the skin and cause serious injury.

•A safety device has been installed to shut off the pump when the gun washer lid is opened. Do not tamper with

or alter this device.

•Open the gun washer lid slowly.

•Do not prop the gun washer lid open with an object or by any other means.

•Do not stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.

•Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.

•Replace worn, damaged, or loose parts immediately.

WARNING

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous

condition and result in fire or explosion and serious injury.

•Ground the equipment. See Installation for grounding procedure.

•Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the build up of flammable fumes from the solvent.

•Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in gun washer area.

•Electrically disconnect all equipment in the gun washer area.

•Keep the gun washer area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.

•Do not turn on any light switch in the gun washer area while operating or if fumes are present.

•Do not smoke in the gun washer area.

•Do not operate a gasoline engine in the gun washer area.

•Follow the gun manufactures solvent and other cleaning recommendations.

•Use solvent with the highest possible flash point.

•If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop operation immediately. Identify and correct

the problem.

•Drain the solvent into a proper storage container when gun washer(s) is not in use.

TOXIC FLUID HAZARD

Hazardous fluids or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in eyes or on

the skin, swallowed, or inhaled.

•Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using. Read the fluid manufactures warnings.

•Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local, state and

national guidelines.

•Wear the appropriate protective clothing, gloves, eyewear and respirator.

•Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely. If diaphragm fails, the fluid may be exhausted along with the air.

Model Information

Model Description

Weight

lb. (kg.)

G415

Equipped with two diaphragm pumps, one for washing and one for

rinsing. Adapted for cleaning pressure pot systems

paint hoses, and cans up to five gallons plus a hand held brush for

manual cleaning of parts. Includes a factory installed Fume

Extractor.

(39.5)

(1067)

**25.5

(648)

*18

(457)

B C

Notes:

* Foot Pedal protrudes an additional 4.5” (114 mm.) past the front of the Gun Washer.

** Must allow room for 5-gallon can of solvent for the clean rinse option on the left side or rear of the Gun Washer.

Dimension in. (mm.)

Filter/Regulator

Installation

Installing the Gun Washer

Place gun washer on a level surface in a properly

ventilated paint mixing room.

Connection the Foot Operated Lid Opener

1. Align the hole in the Lid Rod with the hole in the Lid Bracket

and insert the Clevis Pin through the holes (see fig. 1).

2. Place the 1/4” Flat Washer over the Clevis Pin

3. Attach the Circle Cotter Pin to the Clevis Pin (see Fig. 1).

Grounding the Gun Washer

1. Connect the ground wire on the gun washer’s pump

to a true earth ground.

2. Ground all equipment used or located in the gun

washer area.

Connecting the Air Line

1. Install a 1/4 in. npt male coupler, that is compatible

with the quick disconnect of your air supply line, into

the air inlet fitting (see Fig. 2).

2. Connect air line with 90-120 psi to the coupler.

CAUTION

Do not change the setting of the filter/regulator.

this could damage the filter/regulator or pump.

Lid Bracket

Clevis

Circle

Cotter Pin

Lid Rod

Flat

Washer

ir Inlet

Fitting

Figure 2

Q.D. Couple

Figure 1

Operation

Filling the Gun Washer with Fluid

1. Close ball valve located on the bottom of the tank.

2. Pour five gallons (18.9 liters) of high quality, slow

evaporating solvent into the tank.

Preparing the Equipment to be Washed

1. Remove paint cup or paint line and the air line from

the paint gun.

2. Drain excess paint from cup and gun.

3. Remove all gauges and regulators.

4. Lock the gun trigger in the open position by placing

the trigger lock around the gun handle and trigger

(see Fig. 3).

Placing Equipment in the Gun Washer

To clean guns not mentioned here, use the long or short stem

supports as needed (see Fig. 3). For questions or adapter kits

contact your paint gun washer distributor.

Siphon Feed Guns

Place the gun siphon tube on the short stem support.

Gravity Feed Guns (HVLP)

Place the long stem support over the short stem support.

Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support. Place the air

cap assembly over the air inlet of the gun to keep solvent out.

Pressure Feed Guns

Place the long stem support over the short stem support.

Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support.

Pots and Cups

Place pots and/or cups on divider platform over front spray

nozzles.

CAUTION

All pressure gauges must be removed before

placing the equipment in the gun washer to

avoid damaging the gauges.

Figure 3

Trigger Lock

Long Stem Support

Short Stem Support

Air Cap Assembly

Siphon Feed Gun

Paint Cup

Operation

Additional Hose and Can Washing Features

Internal Washing of Paint Lines

Remove the brass plugs from the hose wash bulkheads (see

Fig. 4). Install a female fluid quick coupler with 1/4 in. npt male

threads (suitable for lacquer thinner) into the hose wash

bulkheads. Connect the paint line to the couplers. Set the

pointer on the shield to hose clean and operate the gun

washer. Reinstall the brass plugs when resuming normal gun

cleaning operations.

Internal Washing of Paint Lines with Guns Attached

Remove the brass plug from the hose wash bulkhead on the

front of the shield. Install a female fluid quick coupler with 1/4

in. npt male threads (suitable for lacquer thinner). Connect

paint line with gun attached, to the coupler. Set the pointer on

the shield to the hose clean position and operate the gun

washer. To “bleed” the paint (into a container) hold the trigger

of the gun open until thinner begins to flow. Reinstall the brass

plug when resuming normal gun cleaning operations.

Internal and External Washing of Paint Lines with Guns

Attached

Remove the hex plug from the manifold block and Install a

female fluid quick coupler with 1/4 in. npt male threads

(suitable for lacquer thinner) into the center of the manifold

(see Fig. 5). Connect the paint line with gun attached, to the

coupler. Place the paint line with gun attached inside the gun

washer. Lock the gun trigger in the open position with the wire

trigger lock. Set the pointer on the shield to the gun clean

position. Operate the gun washer. Reinstall the hex plug when

resuming normal gun cleaning operations.

Washing Pressure Pot and Lid

Remove the hex plug from the manifold block and insert the

spray nozzle assembly, hanging on the back of the manifold,

into the manifold block (see Fig. 5). Place pot over spray

nozzle. Place the pickup tube of lid over one of the short stem

supports (remove gauges). Operate gun washer. Reinstall the

hex plug when resuming normal gun cleaning operations.

Washing Five Gallon Cans

Remove the hex plug from the manifold block and insert the

spray nozzle assembly, hanging on the back of the manifold,

into the manifold block (see Fig. 5). Place five-gallon can over

spray nozzle. Operate gun washer. Reinstall the hex plug

when resuming normal gun cleaning operations.

Figure 4

Hose Wash

Bulkhead

Hose Wash

Bulkhead

Spray nozzle

assembly

Hex Plug

Manifold Block

Figure 5

Operation

Rinsing of Paint Equipment

Place a five-gallon can of clean solvent next to gun washer.

Remove the cap from the can and replace it with the plug

provided in the parts bag. Insert the siphon tube through the

plug, and position the can in the desired location (see Fig. 6).

After the washing cycle is finished, press and hold the rinse

button for approximately 3-6 seconds.

Operating Fume Extractor

Attach a 1-1/4” exhaust hose (not included) to the fume

extractor on the back of the gun washer (see fig. 6). Run the

other end of the hose to the exhaust of the shop paint booth.

DO NOT OPERATE THE GUN WASHER WITHOUT

CONNECTING THE EXHAUST HOSE. The fume extractor will

activate whenever the lid is opened.

Manual Cleaning of Paint Equipment

1. Set the pointer on the shield to the brush clean position.

With the pointer in the brush clean position, the brush will

be activated whenever the lid is opened.

2. To increase the flow through the brush, turn the knob of

the flow control valve counterclockwise. To decrease the

flow through the brush, turn the knob of the flow control

valve clockwise.

Operating the Gun Washer

1. Make sure all wire trigger locks and other accessories are

inside the gun washer tank.

2. If washing only one set of equipment, place empty cans

over the unused nozzles and/or stem supports to prevent

solvent spray from hitting the underside of the gun washer

lid.

3. Close the gun washer lid.

4. Set the pointer to Gun Clean.

5. Turn the timer knob clockwise 90 degrees to the ON

position to start the gun washer. The gun washer will run for

90 seconds. Turning the timer knob less than 90 degrees

will reduce the timing cycle. Paint equipment will clean in 60

to 90 seconds.

6. If the lid is opened prior to the end of the timing cycle, the

safety air cutoff switch will stop the gun washer. The gun

washer will start again when the lid is closed if time

remains on the timer.

Note: Open and close the lid slowly to minimize solvent

vapor escape.

7. Remove the equipment from the gun washer and wipe off

any remaining solvent. The gun hanger on the front of the

stand can be used to dry the guns.

Manual Clean

Brush

Flow

Control

Valve

Figure 6

Rinse Button

Siphon Tube

Plug

Fume Extractor

Exhaust Hose

Figure 7

Preventive Maintenance

1. Drain excess paint from cup or pot before placing in gun washer.

2. Drain paint sludge from gun washer tank weekly. Do this after a weekend so that it has settled. Open ball valve and drain until clear

solvent flows. Add solvent to 1” above intake filter.

4. Remove the filter bowl and check the filter inside the regulator for excess buildup approx. every 6 months

5. Change solvent completely when objects being cleaned become tacky to the touch.

6. Clean inside of tub and intake filter assembly #12491 before filling with solvent.

CAUTION

Do not change the setting of the filter/regulator.

This could damage the filter/regulator or pump.

Figure 8

Filter/Regulator

#T17M

Filte

#1001382

Filter Bowl

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