HERKULES G550 User manual

Part# 1003108-12
9/14/2020
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 INSTRUCTIONS
Toll Free: 800-444-4351
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.herkules.us
E-mail: [e-mail] Herkules Equipment Corporation 2760 Ridgeway Court
Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662 USA
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Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….................... 3
Model Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Warnings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-6
Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 - 9
Preventive Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Drawings with Part Lists …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 - 15
G550 Schematic ………………………………………………………………………………………………………................... 16
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 [e-mail] 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
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Dimensions in./(mm)
A
B
C
D
Manual cleaning waterborne Gun Washer includes 56 15.5 6.5 20.38
pressure cleaning nozzle, clean rinse nozzle, flow thru (1422) (394) (165) (518)
brush and agitator / accelerator.
NOTE: Dimensions listed are overall measurements.
Model Description Weight
lbs/(kg)
69
G550 (31.3)
Warning Symbol Caution Symbol
A
B
C
D
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.
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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 regulations.
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.
• 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
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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Installing the Gun Washer
Place gun washer on a level surface in a properly
ventilated paint mixing room or paint booth.
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
supply port of the filter/regulator (located on the back right
leg).
2) Connect air line with at least 75 psi to the coupler.
Filter/regulator is preset. DO NOT ADJUST.
Connecting the water to the washer
1) Insert the filter mount frame into the bucket.
2) Fill with water until the water level reaches the bottom
of the filter support cross arms.
3) Connect the large filter bag to the filter mount frame so
that the bottom of the filter is resting on the filter
support.
4) Insert the small filter bag into the large bag and
connect to the filter mount frame.
5) Place the bucket under the Gun Washer and insert the
pick up tube between the bucket wall and the filter.
6) Close ball valve.
Installation
Operation
Air supply
port
fig. 1
Filter mount
Ball valve
Pick up tube
fig. 2
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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 into a separate container.
3) Remove all gauges and regulators from painting equipment.
4) Remove the air cap/fluid tip from the paint gun.
5) Connect the air channel line to the spray gun using the
supplied quick disconnects or replace the supplied quick
disconnects with ones compatible with the shops equipment.
CAUTION
All pressure gauges must be removed before placing the
equipment in the gun washer to avoid damaging the
gauges.
Cleaning Equipment Operational Note:
1) To activate manual clean brush, turn handle on valve until 1) The Gunwasher is set up to deliver water on
water starts to flow. Flow can be adjusted using the handle demand for cleaning. This means that the right
on the manual brush valve. side pump MUST have a full draw bucket available
when plugging the Gunwasher into plant air. If a
2) Position the spray gun so the pressure clean nozzle is bucket is not available, the pump will continue to cycle
inserted into the paint channel of the spray gun. Lift until a draw bucket is placed to supply water pressure to
up with the gun while squeezing the trigger to activate the Pressure Wash nozzle and the Manual Brush nozzle.
the push valve to send a pressurized flow of water through Once water pressure is delivered to these ports, the
the gun's paint channel. pump will stop cycling. The pump may also cycle
periodically to maintain water pressure to the Pressure
Note: Position the spray gun so that the flow of water exiting Wash nozzle and the Manual Brush nozzle.
the paint gun is contained within the Gun Washer tub
Operation
Paint
channel
Pressure
clean nozzle
Clean rinse
nozzle
Air channel
line
fig. 3
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Clean rinse
1) Fill an additional bucket (not supplied) with distilled water. Note: Reuse the cleaning solution / water mixture until it
becomes tacky to the touch. Dispose of all waste materials
2) Insert the clean rinse pick up tube located on the left side according to local, state, and federal regulations.
of the Gun Washer in the bucket. 7) Empty the paint waste out of the inner filter. Place inner
3) Set the rinse / agitator switch on the right side of the Gun filter back on the filter holder for up to 10 uses.
Washer to rinse. Note: place solid waste onto a piece of cardboard to finish
drying. This will speed the process as the cardboard will
4) Position the spray gun so the clean rinse nozzle is absorb the moisture from the paint debris.
inserted into the paint channel of the spray gun. 8) Close the ball valve. Replace filter bags (P/N 1003348
5) Squeeze the trigger of the spray gun while lifting up & P/N 1003351) as needed.
with the gun to send a pressurized flow of clean
water through the gun's paint channel. 9) Dispose of all waste materials according to all local, state,
and federal regulations.
6) Return the rinse / agitator switch to the neutral position
when finished. 10) Wipe inner tank after each use.
7) Use the air gun to dry off any wet components.
Filtering Dirty water (optional)
1) Remove the cleaning platform from inside of the tank.
2) Pour the dirty paint mixture to be recycled into the tank.
Do not exceed the 5 gallon capacity of the tank.
3) Add flocculant / coagulant to the dirty paint mixture. (Herkules
CoAgent P/N CA01 recommended).
NOTE: Herkules CoAgent recycling coagulant along with inner
and outer filter bags can be purchased online at www.herkules.us
4) If using Herkules CoAgent P/N CA01, add 1 tablespoon
per 5 gallons of dirty paint mixture.
5) Set the switch on the side of the Gunwasher to Agitator.
Stir mixture for 30 seconds during agitation. Allow
the dirty paint mixture / flocculant mix to agitate
for 30 to 120 seconds (dependent upon quality of
flocculant). Let the mixture sit for 30 seconds.
Return the agitator switch to the neutral position.
Note: Repeat process if adequate separation does not
occur (dependent upon quality of flocculant).
6) Open the ball valve to allow the mixture to drain
through the filter bags. The filter bags capture the
paint debris, and the bucket captures the filtered cleaning
solution / water mixture that can be reused for cleaning.
Operation
Filter Outer
P/N 13836
Filter Inner
P/N 13835
fig. 4
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To keep your machine working efficiently, please follow these directions.
1) ALWAYS drain excess paint from cup or pot before placing
in gun washer.
2) Replace Filter/Regulator yearly. (#11345)
3) Change water completely when objects being cleaned
become tacky to the touch.
4) Clean inside of tub and intake filter before filling with
cleaning solution.
Do not change the setting of the filter/regulator. This
could damage the filter/regulator or pump.
Troubleshooting
Pump turns on but wash water 1Make sure wash bucket is not empty.
does not flow. 2Make sure the filter at the end of 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.
No flow through the manual brush. 1 Make sure wash bucket is not empty.
2Make sure the filter at the end of the pick up tube is completely submerged
in water.
3 Check all fluid connections to ensure that there are no leaks.
4 Make sure valve handle is not closed all the way.
Possible Solution
Preventive Maintenance
CAUTION
Problem
fig. 5
Filter / Regulator
(#11345)
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G550 Parts Layout
915
12
34
32
34
10
21
11
24
17
23
36
13
2
1
4
18
31
35
6
20
29
19
33
26
16
7
25
28
27
29
30
14
3
22
5
8
12
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Part #
Description
1
6 Ball Valve 1 EA
2
62 Reducer 1/2 NPT X 3/8 NPT 1 EA
3
85 Lock Washer 1/4 4 EA
4
T4 Hose Fitting 5/32 X 1/8 NPT 1 EA
5
1007865 Pump Bracket 1 EA
6
13124 Pump Assembly - Water 1 EA
7
13436 Rinse Pump Assembly 1 EA
8
13053 Filter Assembly 1 EA
9
13107 Shroud assembly 1 EA
10
1003889 Screw HWH 10-24 x 1/2 SS 2 EA
11
1000563 Brush 1 EA
12
1002643 Bulkhead 3/4 - Brass 2 EA
13
1002644 Bulkhead 1 - Brass 1 EA
14
1008170 Deflector Block 2 EA
15
1002779 Elbow 1/4 NPT 1 EA
16
14566 Stand Assy 20 x 15 x 39 W/ 2 Pedals 1 EA
17
13901 Cleaning Platform 1 EA
18
1002912 Toggle valve 1 EA
19
13800 Air Gun 1 EA
20
1002914 Bucket 1 EA
21
19278 Tub 1 EA
22
1002656 Washer Nylon #10 4 EA
23
1002967 Filter mount frame 1 EA
24
1002968 Tube Coiled 5/32 1 EA
25
13755 Lid Assembly 1 EA
26
1003048 Front Decal 1 EA
27
13835 Filter - inner 1 EA
28
13836 Filter - outer 1 EA
29
008-244 Acorn nut 1/4-20 2 EA
30
1003459 Tube Coiled 1/4 1 EA
31
002-129 Hose Fitting 90° 5/32 x 1/8 NPT 2 EA
32
002-134 Nozzle 1/4 NPT Brass 1 EA
33
002-175S Screw 10-24 x 3/4 SS 2 EA
34
T25 Hose Fitting 90° 5/32 x 1/4 NPT 1 EA
35
002-118 Hose Fitting PTC 90° SVL 1/4 x 1/4 NPT 1 EA
36
1002953 Spring Clip 7/8 X 1-1/8 SS 1 EA
Note:
Parts are shown for reference purposes only
and are not necessarily part of a Herkules assembly.
Quantity
G550 Parts Layout
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Part #
Description
1
1003591 Aluminum Shroud 1 EA
2
T25 Fitting 5/32 T x 1/4 NPT 3 EA
3
1002643 Bulkhead 3/4 - Brass 3 EA
4
002-117 Fitting 1/4 T x 1/4 NPT 1 EA
5
1003502 Push Valve 1/4 NPT x 5/16-24 Brass 2 EA
6
1004269 Nozzle - Rubber 2 EA
7
1002953 Spring Clip - SS 1 EA
8
1003597 Rivet 1/4 x 1/2 Aluminum Blind 2 EA
9
T12 Nipple 1/4 Brass 1 EA
10
1004559 Ball Valve 1 EA
11
1004790 Threaded Insert 5/16-24 x 1/2-13 SS 2 EA
Quantity
G550 Stand
2
1
3
3
5
6
9
10
4
7
8
3
11
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G550 Pump and Legs Layout
21
10
13
2
11
6
8
6
1
3
4
5
7
9
12
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
11
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Part #
Description
1
66 Reducer 3/8 NPT X 1/4 NPT Brass 1 EA
2
67 Adaptor 1/4 NPT Brass 1 EA
3
84 Hex Nut 1/4-20 Zinc 2 EA
4
85 Lock Washer 1/4 Zinc 2 EA
5
338 Pump 1 EA
6
C12CX Tee Street 1/4 NPT Brass 2 EA
7
1006470 Hose Barb 90° 3/8 X 3/8 NPT Brass 1 EA
8
002-118 Hose Fitting 90° 1/4T x 1/4 NPT 1 EA
9
002-120A-72 Ground Wire 1 EA
10
005-134 Reducer 1/4 NPTx1/8 NPT Brass 2 EA
11
85I Washer Flat 1/2 USS Z 2 EA
12
24E Washer Lock Internal Tooth #10 Z 1 EA
13
11345 Filter / Regulator 1 EA
14
T25 Hose Fitting 90° 5/32Tx1/4 NPT 2 EA
15
T4 Hose Fitting 5/32 X 1/8 NPT 1 EA
16
005-131 Screw 10-24 x 1/2 - Stainless 1 EA
17
005-132 Nut Hex 10-24 - Stainless 1 EA
18
83 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 1 - Zinc 2 EA
19
001-705 Washer Flat 1/4 USS - Zinc 2 EA
20
1001441 Muffler 1 EA
21
1000818 Tee Street PTC 5/32 x 1/8 NPT 1 EA
Note:
Parts are shown for reference purposes only
and are not necessarily part of a Herkules assembly.
Quantity
G550 Pump and Leg Layout
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