Hercules G45 FastTrack User manual

Part# 1005364-03
9/1/2020
G45
FastTrack
Toll Free: 800-444-4351
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.herkules.us
E-mail: [email protected] Herkules Equipment Corporation
2760 Ridgeway Court
Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662 USA
Made in USA
This manual contains important information concerning the
installation and operation of the gun washers listed above.
Read manual thoroughly and keep for future reference
OWNERS MANUAL
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Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….................... 3
Model Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Warnings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Preventative Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Drawings with Part Lists …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Herkules Equipment Corporation
A U.S.-based manufacturer, Herkules Equipment Corporation offers a diverse line of products that support multiple
industries by improving efficiency, productivity, ergonomics, comfort, and safety in the work environment. The
company consists of the three product lines: Herkules, Enkon and BossLifts.
Since 1985, Herkules has designed, engineered and manufactured quality products at our Walled Lake,
Michigan facility. Our company supports our products after delivery, with U.S. based customer service, and
replacement parts, enabling our customers to proceed with confidence.
To learn more about Herkules, visit http://herkules.us. Contact us at i[email protected] with any
questions or concerns.
Thank you for purchasing a Herkules product!
Table of Contents
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Warranty
At Herkules we take great pride in the construction of our American-made products, and we stand behind their reliability.
Our limited liability warranty coverage for Paint Gun Washers warranties the unit for a period of 12 months. Washer pumps
have a separate warranty; the Herkules 338 pump is protected for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. All other
pumps, including rinse pumps, are warrantied for 12 months.
This warranty does not apply to equipment damaged from accident, abuse, overload, misuse, negligence, improper
installation, abrasive or corrosive materials, or shipping damage.
In the event of product failure, the defective item must be returned, freight prepaid, to the Herkules manufacturing plant for
repair or replacement. If repairs are required, Herkules will not be liable for these repairs to take place in the field regardless
of the application. Proof of purchase and date of purchase must be confirmed. An RGA* (Returned Goods Authorization) and
written approval from Herkules must be obtained before any goods can be shipped to Herkules. We reserve the right to
Determine whether failure is due to defective material, normal wear, and / or other causes.
There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof. Herkules
disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose in connection with
the Buyer's purchase of any Product under this agreement. Damages are limited to the sales
price of the Herkules system. The terms and conditions herein represent the entire agreement
between Herkules and the Buyer. Any prior / future representations do not apply.
*To obtain a RGA, contact Herkules at 1-800-444-4351 and have the item model, serial numbers, and invoice number if applicable.
Upon receipt of your equipment, please write your purchase information below. Please retain this manual for your records.
Serial Number Model Number
Purchase Date Distributor (if applicable)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: if you have a problem with your Herkules product,
DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE
Contact Herkules: by phone [phone]; by email, [e-mail]; or on the web at herkules.us/contact-us.
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Model Information
Dimensions in./(mm)
A
B
C
D
Manual cleaning Gun Washer includes 12.0 9.5 10.0 26.13
pressure cleaning nozzle and cleaning brush surface (305) (241) (254) (664)
Warning Symbol Caution Symbol
NOTE: Dimensions listed are overall measurements.
Model Description Weight
lbs/(kg)
G45 6
(2.7)
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.
BC
D
A
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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 move pressurized equipment.
• Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and other safety regulation.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Spray from the cleaning process can splash fluid in the eyes or on the skin and cause
serious injury.
• 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.
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.
• Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the build up of fumes.
• Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in the gun washer area.
• Disconnect all electrical equipment in the gun washer area.
• Keep the gun washer area free of debris, including cleaning solutions, 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.
•
If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop operation immediately. Identify and
correct the problem.
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 manufacturer's 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.
• Read all warnings and labels on the SCB-01 Sparkle Clean Blast can before use.
WARNING
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Installing the Gun Washer
1) Mount the Gun Washer to a wall (hardware not included)
in a Spray Booth or another convenient location in the shop.
Preparing SCB-01 Can for use with the G45
1) Take the female end of the Schrader Valve (P/N 1005344) and screw
on to the top of the SCB-01 can.
Note: make sure the Schrader Valve is in the open position with the
button in the up position.
Attaching/Removing SCB-01 Can to the G45
1) To attach can, flip new can over so Schrader Valve female end is pointed
down through the top of the G45.
2) Push can down into hole and onto the male end of the Schrader
Valve, you will feel and hear a snap to indicate valves are now
interlocked.
3) To remove can, you need to reach up inside the unit and then lift and
press the release latch on the Schrader Valve and pull can off.
Preparing the equipment to be washed
1) Remove paint cup from the paint gun.
2) Drain any unused paint into a separate container.
Cleaning equipment
1) Place the paint channel of the paint gun under the cleaning nozzle.
Squeeze the trigger of the paint gun while pressing the paint gun
up against the nozzle to activate the valve. Allow can to spray
for 5-10 seconds.
Note: Position the spray gun so that the flow of solution
exiting the paint gun is contained within the Gun Washer
cabinet.
2) Clean the air cap of the paint gun by rubbing it on the panel
mounted brush.
4) Dispose of all paint waste in accordance with all local, state
and federal regulations.
Installation
Operation
Cleaning
Nozzle
Release Latch
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To keep your machine working efficiently and effectively, please follow these directions.
1) Always drain excess paint from cup or pot before placing in gun
washer.
2) Replace SCB-01 can when empty.
Troubleshooting
Valve is pushed up but solution 1Press down on SCB-01 can.
does not flow. 2Make sure SCB-01 can is not empty.
Possible SolutionProblem
Preventative Maintenance
SCB-01
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Part #
Description
1
1005288 CABINET WELDMENT 1 EA
2
1003504 CONTAINER SQ 6-1/4 X 8-1/4 HDPE 1 EA
3
1003559 BRUSH PANEL 1 EA
4
002-171S SCREW BHSC 8-32 X 1 SS 2 EA
5
002-172S NUT NYLOCK 8-32 SS 2 EA
6
1004269 NOZZLE W/GUARD RUBBER 1 EA
7
1004790 THREADED INSERT 5/16-24 X 1/2-13 SS 1 EA
8
15216 VALVE PUSH 1/4 NPT X 5/16-24 BRASS 1 EA
9
85I WASHER FLAT 1/2 USS Z 2 EA
10
002-133 COUPLE 1/4 NPT BRASS 1 EA
11
1005345 SCHRADER VALVE MALE END 1 EA
12
1005344 SCHRADER VALVE FEMALE END 1 EA
13
SCB-06 SPARKLE CLEAN BLAST PAINT GUN CLEANER 1 EA
Quantity
G45 Parts Layout
3
2
6
7
9
5
10
11
8
1
12
4
13
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