HERKULES G505 User manual

Part# 1003564-01
3/10/2011
This manual contains important information concerning the
installation and operation of the gun washers listed above.
Read manual thoroughly and keep for future reference
INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important information concerning the
installation and operation of the gun washers listed above.
Read manual thoroughly and keep for future reference
INSTRUCTIONS
Herkules Equipment Corporation 2760 Ridgeway Court Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662 USA
248-960-7100 800-444-4351 Fax [phone]
Patents USA 7070167 4793369, 4960142, 5174317, 5193561, 5485860 Canada 1299468 & Patents Pending
website: www.herkules.us Made in the USA e-mail: [e-mail]
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Warnings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-4
Model Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Drawings with part lists: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8-9
Available Options ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Table of Contents
Warning Symbol Caution Symbol
Serial Number
Model Number
Purchase Date
Distributor
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.
This product has patent protection under
one or more of the following patent numbers:
7070167, 5485860, 5193561, 5174317
4960142, 4793369, 1299468
and Patents Pending
website: www.herkules.us 1002742
PATENT NUMBERS
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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 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.
• Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and other safety regulation.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Spray from hose leaks or ruptured components can splash fluid in the eyes or on the skin and cause
serious injury.
WARNING
• 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
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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 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
s
kin
,
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ed,
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r inh
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.
WARNING
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.
• Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely. If diaphragm fails, the fluid may be exhausted along with
the air.
WARNING
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Model Information
Dimensions in./(mm)
A
BCD
Manual cleaning waterborne Gun Washer includes 16.40 12.45 14.5 26.25
pressure cleaning nozzle, cleaning brush and air gun. (417) (316) (368) (667)
G505
lbs/(kg)
Description Weight
NOTE: Dimensions listed are overall measurements.
Model
31.0
(14)
BC
D
A
Installing the Gun Washe
r
1) Mount the Gun Washer to a wall (hardware not included)
in a Spray Booth or another convenient location in the shop.
Note: The G505 can also be used as a bench top model or
mounted to an optional stand (13940).
Grounding the Gun Washe
r
1) Using the ground wire supplied with the unit, ground the unit to a
true earth ground.
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
supply port on the side on the unit.
2) Connect air line with at least 80 psi to the coupler.
Installation
BC
D
Air supply
port
A
Ground wire
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Connecting an external air line to the Gun Washer (Optional)
1) The G505 is equipped with an external air output port on the
left side of the unit. When installing the unit in a paint booth,
an air line can be run directly from this port to the paint gun.
Note: When installing the unit outside the paint booth a small
air line can be attached to the side port to attach to the
paint gun during cleaning.
Adding water to the Gun Washer
1) Fill the supplied container with water and insert the pick up line.
Note: This GunWasher is designed for cleaning waterborne
paint ony. DO NOT fill container with solvents.
2) Place an empty 1-gallon can under the drain spout.
Note: For larger shops a 5-gallon container kit (13939) is
available.
Preparing the equipment to be washed
1) Remove paint cup from the paint gun. Allow the air line to remain
attached to the paint gun or connect the air line added to the side
of the unit.
2)
Drain any unused paint into a separate container.
Operation
Pick up line
Drain spout
External air
output port
2)
Drain
any
unused
paint
into
a
separate
container
.
3) Remove all gauges and regulators from painting equipment.
Cleaning equipment
1) Place the paint channel of the paint gun under the cleaning nozzel.
Squeeze the trigger of the paint gun while pressing the paint gun
up against the nozzel to activate the pump. Allow the pump to run
for 10-15 seconds.
Note: Position the spray gun so that the flow of water
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.
3) Dry the paint gun using the air blow gun on the side of the unit.
4) Dispose of all paint waste according to local, state
and national regulations.
Pick up line
Drain spout
Cleaning
Nozzle
Air Blow
Gun
External air
output port
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Troubleshooting
Pump turns on but wash water 1Make sure wash bucket is not empty.
does not flow. 2Make sure the pick up tube is completely submerged in water.
3 Check all fluid connections to ensure that there are no leaks.
Pump does not turn on. 1 Make sure intake filter is not clogged (Clean or replace).
2 Make sure the air line is properly connected with at least 75 psi.
Air pressure is regulated at 75 psi.
3 Check all air connections to ensure that there are no leaks.
Possible SolutionProblem
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G505 Parts Layout
39
3
29 2
38
18
6
31
21
30
7
5
36
14
32
11
20
37
26
22
19
12
4
39
3
29 2
38
18
6
31
21
30
24
15
7
9
16
27
17
5
36
14
32
10
11
20
37
26
35
34
28
8
23
1
22
19
12
25
33
4
13
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Part # Description
114C RIVET 3/16 X 1/2 ALUMINUM 11 EA
267 ADAPTOR 1/4 NPT BRASS 1 EA
3318 PUMP DIAPHRAGM 1/8 PORTS 1 EA
4990 HOSE BARB 1/4 X 1/4 NPT BRASS 1 EA
514187 REG ASSY 3/8 IN X 5/32, 1/8 OUT 1 EA
613903 RED BUSHING 1/8 NPT X 5/16-24 BR 1 EA
71000125 SCREW BHSC 10-32 X 5/8 SS 2 EA
81003670 CAM LATCH - 1/4 TURN 2 EA
91000986 BULKHEAD PTC 5/32 1 EA
10 1001119 BOLT HOOK 1/4-20 1 EA
11 14185 BULKHEAD AIR INLET ASSEMBLY 1 EA
12 1002643 BULKHD 3/4-16UNS X 1/4 NPT W/NUT BR 1 EA
13 1002644 BULKHEAD 1-14UNS X 3/8 NPT W/NUT BR 1 EA
14 14186 BULKHEAD WATER INLET ASSEMBLY 1 EA
15 002-120A-72 GROUNDING WIRE 1 EA
16 13800 GUN AIR FOR WATERBORNE GUN WASHER 1 EA
17 1002968 TUBE COILED 5/32 OD X 6 NYLON 1 EA
18 1003366 NOZZLE W/GUARD PLASTIC 1 EA
19 1003676 CABINET WELDMENT FOR G505 1 EA
20 1003431 TOP COVER PANEL FOR WALL MOUNT GWR 1 EA
21 1003432 PUMP MOUNT PANEL FOR WALL MOUNT GWR 1 EA
22 008-247S SCREW BHSC 8-32 X 1-1/4 SS 2 EA
23 1003435 DOOR PANEL FOR WALL MOUNT GWR 1 EA
24 1003457 SPLASH GUARD FOR WALL MOUNT GWR 1 EA
25 002-150 WASHER FLAT #8 ZINC 2 EA
26 1003502 VALVE PUSH 1/4 NPT X 5/16-24 BRASS 1 EA
27
1003504
CONTAINER SQ 6
-
1/4 X 8
-
1/4 HDPE
1
EA
Quantity
G505 Parts Layout
27
1003504
CONTAINER
SQ
61/4
X
81/4
HDPE
1
EA
28 1003554 GROMMET .688 ID X .07 GROOVE RUBBER 2 EA
29 1003557 NUT NYLOCK 10-32 SS 2 EA
30 1003559 BRUSH PANEL MOUNT NYLON 1 EA
31 002-131 ELBOW STREET 1/4 NPT BRASS EXTRUDED 1 EA
32 002-172S NUT NYLOCK 8-32 SS 2 EA
33 84 NUT HEX 1/4-20 ZINC 2 EA
34 100-079 TUBE FLEX SPIRAL 11.5mm x 10mm GRAY 10 IN
35 39C HINGE BUTT 1 X 2 X .035 SS 2 EA
36 85D WASHER FLAT 1/2 SAE MIN TH .110 Z 2 EA
37 C4B ELBOW 1/4 NPT BRASS 1 EA
38 M26 NIPPLE 1/4 NPT X 2-1/2 BRASS 1 EA
39 1003684 8-32 x 1/4" PHIL PH SELF TAP - SS 1 EA
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Part # Description
11002643 BULKHD 3/4-16UNS X 1/4 NPT W/NUT BR 1 EA
2990 HOSE BARB 1/4 X 1/4 NPT BRASS 1 EA
3993 PLUG SOCKET 1/4 NPT 1 EA
14185 Parts Layout
Quantity
14186 Parts Layout
21
3
Part # Description
11002644 BULKHEAD 1-14UNS X 3/8 NPT W/NUT BR 1 EA
21002654 HOSE BARB 3/8 X 3/8 NPT BRASS 1 EA
31002650 HOSE BARB 90 DEG 3/8 X 3/8 NPT BR 1 EA
Quantity
21
3
2
1
3
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Part # Description
111238 FILTER/REG ASSY-MTL SET 38 PSI 1 EA
2002-131 ELBOW STREET 1/4 NPT BRASS EXTRUDED 1 EA
3990 HOSE BARB 1/4 X 1/4 NPT BRASS 2 EA
4T12 NIPPLE CLOSE 1/4 NPT BRASS 1 EA
5
1002088
CROSS 1/4 NPT MALEABLE
1
EA
14187 Parts Layout
Quantity
3
5
2
14
6
5
1002088
CROSS
1/4
NPT
MALEABLE
1
EA
6T25 FITTNG PTC 90D SVL 5/32Tx1/4NPT 1 EA
3
5
2
14
6
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G505 Available Options
Stand Assembly Kit # 13940
Stand
Assembly
Kit
#
13940
5-Gallon Container Kit # 13939
Includes (1) stand and mounting hardware
Includes (2) 5-Gallon containers, hose & hose fittings
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