Glue Machinery Champ 600 User manual

Glue Machinery Corporation™
4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
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Operating Instructions for
Champ™ 600

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
Glue Machinery Corporation™
4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Toll Free 1-888-202-2468 | Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | Email: [email protected]
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Table of Contents
Product Description ......................................................
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Trouble-Shooting ............................................................
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General Safety Instructions ............................................
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Start-up .............................................................................
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Operation ........................................................................
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Drawings / Spare Parts........................................................
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Additional Information .......................................................
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Electrical Schematic……………………………………….
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Customer Service Policies………………………………..
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Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
Glue Machinery Corporation™
4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Toll Free 1-888-202-2468 | Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | Email: [email protected]
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Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Champ™600 Hot Melt Glue Gun. The glue gun you purchased will help you to
glue parts together easily and effectively. Before using the gun, please read these instructions thoroughly.
Product Description
Proper Use
The gun works with and dispenses hot glue. Therefore, the glue gun should only be used by qualified people.
Handling the gun properly will save you unnecessary accident hazards and problems.
Personal injury or material damage caused by an improper use of the Hot-Melt Glue Gun shall not be the
manufacturer's but the user's responsibility.
The following illustration shows where to find the serial number of the applicator:
Technical Data
Weight of the gun
2.69 lb / 1220 g
Power Supply
120V or 240V
Power Consumption
500 Watt
Current consumption
4.2 A at 120V / 2.1 A at 240V
Degree of protection
I
Class of protection
IP 30
Temperature control
Thermostat
Temperature limitation
Temperature controller
Operating temperature
68 –392 ºF / 20 –200 °C
Consistency of temperature
±41 ºF / ± 5 °C
Heat-up time
Approx. 10 min.
Gross Tank Capacity
0.55 lb / 250 ml
Conveying system
Mechanics
Length of electric cord
70.9 in / 1.8 m

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
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4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
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Trouble-Shooting
Possible Fault Signals and Assistance in Trouble-Shooting
In case of damage, send glue gun to Glue Machinery Corporation™. We will not be responsible for any
repair made by the customer.
Problems
Possible Causes/
Faulty Operation
Trouble-Shooting
Little or no glue extrudes
through nozzle even though
the adhesive is fully molten.
clogged nozzle
temperature too low
unscrew nozzle, clean or replace it
check temperature
check and clean vent hole on tank closure
cap/lid
Glue is too thin or too thick to
flow as required
temperature too high or
too low
check temperature
Glue drips out of nozzle
clogged nozzle
unscrew nozzle, clean it carefully or replace
it. Unscrew nozzle at working temperature,
wear gloves (risk of burning).
No temperature
gun switched off
connect plug to socket properly.
if necessary, return gun to Glue Machinery
Corporation

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
Glue Machinery Corporation™
4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
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General Safety Instructions
User’s Care and Diligence
The Glue Gun has been designed and fabricated according to the applicable harmonized standards and further
technical specifications. So, it is state of art and ensures a maximum of safety.
This safety, however, can only be achieved in practice, if all necessary measures have been taken. The user of
the device shall be obliged to plan these measures and to make sure that they are taken.
In particular, the user shall ensure that
- the gun is in working order
- the required personal protective equipment (protective gloves) for the operating personnel is available and
used
- the entire operating instructions are in legible condition and available to the operator
- only sufficiently qualified and authorized personnel operates and maintains the gun
- this personnel is regularly instructed in the applicable aspects of operational safety and environmental
protection, and knows the operating instructions and, in particular, the safety instructions.
Make the information available:
This operating manual shall be kept on the site of operation. It must be ensured that all persons operating the
gun can look into the manual at any time. In addition to the operating manual, the instructions pursuant to the
Factory Act and the regulations as regards the use of equipment shall always be at the operator’s disposal.
Safety Symbols
This operating manual shall give concrete advice as to safety to draw the user’s attention to remaining un-
avoidable hazards. These hazards imply dangers to
persons
product and equipment
The symbols used in the operation manual shall, in particular, call attention to the safety instructions!
This symbol indicates that there is, above all, danger to persons, but also to
equipment and material.
Caution: Hot surface!
Accident Prevention Regulations VBG 125 - W26
Hot surfaces such as machine parts, tanks or materials, but also hot liquids cannot
always be perceived. The utmost caution is advised when this symbol is attached to a
component.
Always wear protective gloves when you have to touch hot surfaces!

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Wear protective gloves and safety goggles whenever you work with the applicator.
To avoid accidents lay the cables so that they will not cause any risk of stumbling.
Only fill the tank up to 1,5 cm (~0.6 inch) under the upper rim.
Never exceed working temperature of the hot melt.
oOverheating may lead to decomposition which may affect health.
Never start working without having mounted a nozzle.
Do not direct glue jet towards people.
Prior to any nozzle replacement, unplug connecting cable.
When a nozzle is replaced, liquid glue may leak out. Warning: Risk of burning!
Never bring the hot nozzle in contact with the cable.
Ensure sufficient ventilation.
Do not inhale vapour escaping from the glue. Attention: inhaling this vapour may cause irritations
of the respiratory tract.
When your skin comes into contact with hot glue, cool it with cold water immediately.
Do not try to remove hot melt from the skin first. If necessary consult your doctor.
If hot adhesive gets into your eyes, immediately cool/run them under running water for about 15
minutes and consult your doctor at once!
Never work without protective gloves and glasses!
Never fill in any solvents or paraffines to avoid risk of explosion.
Note: - Do not lay heated gun on its side. Keep the heated gun in an upright position
with nozzle pointed down.
- Never overcharge gun
- Press trigger only when gun is heated
- Before you change the glue type, pump residual quantity out of the nozzle
- Do not direct glue jet towards people
- Do not carry out overhead work
- Do not hold nozzle top upward
- Never work without having mounted a nozzle
- Stop using the gun, if casing is damaged due to shock, breakage or heavy
wear.

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
Glue Machinery Corporation™
4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
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Start-up and Operation
To avoid risk of tripping/falling:
Lay all instrument connections (cable, hoses, and lines) so that they do not cause any risk of stumbling (cable
conduits, bridges)!
Operation of the Glue Gun
An illuminated on/off-switch indicates that the applicator is switched on or off.
Warning: Once the gun has warmed up, nozzle and cover are extremely hot!
Never work without wearing protective gloves!
Minor leaking while the applicator is warming up is due to the hot-melt expanding in the nozzle and heating
chamber.
The Champ™600 glue applicator is factory-set to 360ºF. The temperature is continuously adjustable at the
upper side of the applicator, using a screw driver. The right-end stop is the maximum temperature of 435ºF.
To lower the temperature, turn screw counter clockwise (See Manual Thermostat Adjustment Instructions on
Page 8).

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
Glue Machinery Corporation™
4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
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Temperature Adjustment
Manual thermostat adjustment instructions for Champ™600
1. Read and understand the manual prior to operating this equipment. Wear proper protective equipment while
operating or servicing this equipment. Only trained operators should be designated to make thermostat
adjustments to this equipment.
2. With the equipment hot, dispense all of the material from the tank; this is required to properly adjust.
Disconnect the equipment from power before servicing the thermostat. Locate the thermostat adjustment port;
this will be located on the top of the Champ™600 case.
3. Using a 3/16” slotted screwdriver, insert the screwdriver into the port engaging the flats on the top of the
thermostat stud. Turn the thermostat stud counter clockwise until stop, reconnect the equipment to power and
turn on. Do not force the thermostat if there is any resistance.
If fumes come from the tank at any point during this procedure, turn the equipment off and turn the
thermostat adjustment stud counterclockwise until stop and restart the adjustment.
4. Let the equipment heat for 15 minutes while closely monitoring the internal tank temperature at the bottom
most location of the tank with a thermometer, bead probe sensor or laser temperature probe. Once this
temperature has stabilized this will be your factory set lowest temperature.
5. Power the equipment off and disconnect from the machine from the power source. Turn the thermostat
adjustment stud clockwise 1/2 turn then reconnect the equipment to power and turn on. Let the equipment heat
for 15 minutes while closely monitoring the internal tank temperature at the bottom most location of the tank with
a thermometer. Again, once this has stabilized this will be your average mid-range operating temperature.
5a. If higher tank operation temperatures are required, turn off the power and disconnect the equipment
from power. Turn the thermostat adjustment stud clockwise 1/4 turn then reconnect the equipment to
power and turn on. Let the equipment heat for 15 minutes while closely monitoring the internal tank
temperature at the bottom of the tank with a thermometer. Repeat this step until the desired higher
operating temperatures are achieved or the maximum clockwise stop is reached.
6. Once the desired operating temperature is achieved, fill the tank with approved hot melt adhesive and close
and secure the tank lid. Let the equipment heat for 20 minutes then slowly squeeze the trigger to properly prime
the piston pump while closely monitoring the dispensing material for degradation. If the material appears to be
darker than the hot melt prior to melting or it smokes when extruded please consider lowering the gun
temperature. Please note that all hot melts have a “Pot Life” and will start degrading with high temperature
exposure over time.
Basic Factory Settings:
Low temperature 295°F / Average mid-range temperature 360°F / Maximum temperature 435°F
Recommend thermometer: G71E47-001 Infrared Laser Thermometer
Estimated temperature change with 1/4 turns to the thermostat stud: 25°F
Average temperature fluctuations for mechanical thermostat 20°F +/-

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
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The Champ™600 glue applicator must only be used to dispense non-reactive hot-melts. Never fill the
gun with other materials. The hot-melt glue applicator is capable of working with all non-reactive hot-
melt types which are designed for working temperatures of up to max. 435ºF.
As soon as the gun is warmed up (approx. 5 min.), open the lid and load granulate up to 1,5 cm (~ 0.6
inch) under the lower rim of the feeding opening.
Close the cover and allow the applicator to melt the glue.
The cover must only be opened when the gun is warmed up.
Adjusting the Trigger
The adjustment of the trigger influences the lever stroke and the amount of glue that can be dispensed at once.
A screwdriver can be used to turn the adjustable screw on the left side of the applicators’ casing. The longer the
lever stroke, the more glue can be dispensed at once.
Application of Hot Melts
Only start glueing when the glue has properly molten.
Make yourself familiar with the instrument first. Apply a little glue in varying forms (small, large dots) on a piece
of paper or cardboard. Observe the correct working temperatures of the individual hot melts.
Never start working without having mounted a nozzle!
Press the trigger only when gun has warmed up!
Vent in the corner must, by all means, be left open.
Always deposit the glue applicator on the wire stand or the respective plate
2
.
The glue applicator must not be laid on its side.
Do not open the lid before the applicator has warmed up.
2
Plate is an optional accessory No. 2100

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
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Nozzle Replacement
Only replace nozzles when the glue gun is warm (instrument temperature 140 –176°F (60 - 80°C) and empty.
You are advised to wear protective gloves.
Prior to exchanging nozzles, unplug connecting cable!
Replacing a cold nozzle may damage the gun. If the nozzle is replaced when it is too hot, liquid adhesive may
leak out.
Attention: Risk of burning!
- If your skin contacts with hot glue, cool it immediately with cold water.
- Do not try to remove hot melt from the skin first. If necessary, consult your doctor.
- If hot adhesive gets into your eyes, immediately cool them under running water for about 15 minutes.
- Consult your doctor at once!
Never start working without having mounted a nozzle!
Do not direct glue jet towards people!

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
Glue Machinery Corporation™
4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Toll Free 1-888-202-2468 | Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | Email: [email protected]
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Heat Up

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
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Operation
The glue gun shall only be used/applied according to its intended use. Please see Section “General Safety
Instructions“.
Improper use of the gun may cause personal injury or material damage.
Non-observance of the safety instructions when working with the gun may lead to serious burns and/or product
damage.
Please refer to the following checklist before you switch on the glue gun:
Check List
- Is the glue gun connected to a 120/240 volt outlet?
- Is the nozzle clean and free of any foreign matter?
- Is solvent-free hot melt in the gun?
- Has the heat-up time of approx. 10 minutes (depending on the glue type) been observed?
While you are working...
...the glue gun must always be deposited on the wire strap.
Never lay gun on its side!
- Open gun only if required; cover can only be opened while gun is warm.
- Keep hot melt free of dirt and humidity.
General Hints
-Do not start glueing before glue is fluid.
-Glues that have not molten completely will not reach the glueing temperature required.
-Not having the required glueing temperature, glues cannot produce optimum glueing results.
-Due to the high viscosity of partly molten glues a lot of manual energy will be needed to dispense them.
-This will cause some essential parts of the gun to wear very fast .
Cleaning and Maintenance
Only fill clean and solvent-free glue into the gun. Contaminated glue, nails, clamps, sand, etc. cause mal-
functions. The use of solvents, petrol, benzole, toluol, acetone, terpentine, etc. will lead to an explosion. Never
use these materials!
If you observe the operating instructions, the gun does normally not need major cleaning.
If the gun is used frequently, to ensure peak performance and durability, it is important that it be maintained and
serviced regularly. To set a date, please call our service department. 1-888-202-2468.

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
Glue Machinery Corporation™
4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
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How to Open the Champ 600
Tools Used
Safety Precautions

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Remove Snap Ring #3355
Remove Snap Ring #3354

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Opening the Champ 600
Reattach Snap Ring #3355

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Reattach Snap Ring #3354

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Shutdown Procedure
Turn off the power to the Champ 600 and unplug the machine from the power source.
Keep the gun in the upright position for a minimum of 1.5 hours to allow glue to cool and solidify in
gun.
Please note that the machine may be full of molten adhesive and this may take as much as 1.5 hours
to cool and solidify in the gun.
Store gun in cool dry place.

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
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4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
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Drawings | Spare Parts
NO PN DESCRIPTION
1 2977 Nozzle 2.0mm
2 3345 Wire stand
3 3367 Lid
4 2603 O’ring 40 x 3
3442 Wear & Tear set (2 x nozzle 2.0mm, 5 x o’ring 40 x 3)

Champ™ 600 Hot Melt Glue Gun
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NO PN DESCRIPTION NO PN DESCRIPTION
1 3480 Casing, yellow cpl. 20 3359 Antikink
2 3423 Screw Housing 3, 5 x 16 21 2622 Thermal block
3 3601 Thermostat 22 3790 Pressure spring
4 2532 Screw M4 x 25 / Thermostat 23 3353 Stroke arrester
5 3159 Tooth lock washer 24 2837 Earth cable
6 3495 Heater 230V spare part 25 2627 Thermo-fuse
6 3494 Heater 120V spare part 26 3381 Screw 3.5 x 25 fillister head
7 3354 Ring A 30 27 3382 Washer 4.3
8 2977 Nozzle M14 cpl. Pneum/ID 2.0 28 3873 Rivet
9 3385 Exit piece 29 3864 Insulation bush PTFE
10 3345 Wire stand 30 2884 Lock nut for lid release
11 3387 O’ring 23 x 3 31 2911 Cover safety screw
12 3013 Screw M 4 x 10 32 2617 Hinge link
13 3791 O’ring 33 3355 Ring A 58
14 3762 Piston cpl. 34 2947 O’ring SB-H 52 x 2.5
15 3939 Trigger cpl. 35 3363 Screw M3, 9 x 16
16 3415 Switch on/off 36 3475 Melting block
17 3446 Wire for pushbutton 37 3783 Cable 230V
18 3356 Magnet 38 3886 Cable 120V
19 3360 Nut antikink

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NO PN DESCRIPTION
1 3367 Lid
2 2617 Hinge link
3 2603 O’ring 40 x 3
4 2820 Spacer
5 2819 Plate
6 2800 Disc
7 2801 Screw M6 x 16
8 2884 Lock nut for lid release
9 2911 Cover safety screw
10 3434 Threaded bolt
11 2885 Spacer bush
12 2718 Spring
13 3665 Lock nut M8
14 2613 Star grip