HERKULES G375 User manual

Part# 1002994-04
6/23/2010
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 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6-7
Preventive Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Drawings with part lists: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9-13
Table of Contents
Warnin
g
S
y
mbol Caution S
y
mbol
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Serial Number
Model Number
Purchase Date
Distributor
Warning
Symbol
Caution
Symbol
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.
•Use fluids or solvents that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. Read the fluid and
solvent manufacturer's warnings.
•Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and other safety regulation.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
WARNING
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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
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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 flammable fumes from the cleaning solution.
•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.
•Follow the gun manufacturer's 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 cleaning solution into a proper storage container when gun washer(s) is not in use.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
WARNING
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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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Model Information
Dimensions in./(mm)
A
BCD
Two independently operating stainless steel tanks clean 42.75 15.5 16.88 41.5
up to 4 guns and 4 cups simultaneously with two
(1086)
(394)
(429)
(1054)
NOTE: Dimensions listed are overall measurements.
G375
Model
110
(49 9)
Weight
lbs/(kg)
Description
A
B
C
D
up
t
o
4
guns an
d
4
cups s
i
mu
lt
aneous
l
y w
ith
t
wo
(1086)
(394)
(429)
(1054)
independent diaphragm pumps.
Installing the Gun Washe
r
1) Place gun washer on a level surface in a properly
ventilated paint mixing room or paint booth.
Grounding the Gun Washe
r
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 right
leg (see fig.2).
2) Connect air line with at least 75 psi to the coupler.
Filter/regulator is preset. Do not adjust.
G375
(49
.
9)
Installation
A
B
C
D
Air supply
port
fig.2
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Connecting the Solvent to the Washer Placing Equipment in the Gun Washer
1) Insert the drain pipe and siphon tube into a fresh To clean guns not mentioned here, use the long or short
5 gallon solvent can and secure the plug in the opening. stem supports as needed (see pg.11). For questions or
adapter kits contact your paint gun washer distributor.
2) The can must contain at least 2.5 gallons of solvent to pump
properly. Use a high quality solvent. Siphon Feed Guns
Place the gun siphon tube on the short stem support.
Preparing the Equipment to be washed
1) Remove paint cup or paint line and the air line from the Gravity Feed Guns (HVLP)
paint gun. Place the long stem support over the short stem
support. Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support.
2) Drain excess paint from cup and gun. Place the air cap assembly over the air inlet of the gun to
prevent solvent from entering the passage.
3) Remove all gauges and regulators from painting equipment. Pressure Feed Guns
4) Lock the gun trigger in the open position by placing the Place long stem support over the short stem support.
trigger lock around the gun handle and trigger (see fig.3). Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support.
Pots and Cups
CAUTION
Place a pot or a cup on the cup holder.
All pressure gauges must be removed before placing the
equipment in the gun washer to avoid damaging the
gauges.
Operation
Siphon Feed Gun
fig.3
Gravity Feed
Gun (HVLP) Air Cap
Assembly
Paint Cup
Long Stem Support
Paint Cup
Siphon Feed Gun
Short Stem Support
Trigger Lock
Pressure Feed Gun
Paint Cup
Note:
Only one gun & one cup shown for clarity.
G375 will clean two guns & two cups in each tank
simultaneously.
Cup Holder
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Operating the Gun Washer Gun Washer Information
1) Make sure wire trigger locks and other accessories 1) The two tanks of the gun washer can be operated
are inside the gun washer tank. independently.
2) Place equipment in the tank according to the diagrams 2) The timer on the right leg operates the pump for the
shown in fig.3. right tank, while the timer on the left leg operates
the pump for the left tank.
3) Close the gun washer lid. Operating the Manual Brush
4) Turn the timer knob clockwise 90 degrees to start the gun 1) In the left tank of the unit, make sure the brush is not
washer. The gun washer will run for 90 seconds. Turning pointing out of the tank.
the timer knob less than 90 degrees will reduce the timing
cycle. Paint equipment will clean in 60 to 90 seconds. 2) Turn the control valve to 'Manual Brush'.
5) If the lid is opened prior to the end of the timing cycle, the 3) Turn the left timer knob clockwise 90 degrees to start
safety air cutoff switch will stop the gun washer. The the brush. The brush will run for 90 seconds.
gun washer will start again when the lid is closed if time
remains on the timer. 4) To increase the flow through the brush, turn the
Note: Open the lid slowly to minimize vapor escape. knob of the flow control valve counterclockwise.
To decrease the flow through the brush, turn the
6) Remove the equipment from the gun washer and wipe off knob of the flow control valve clockwise.
any remaining solvent. 5) When finished cleaning equipment, return
control valve to 'Auto Clean'
Preventive Maintenance
Operation
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1) Drain excess paint from cup or pot before placing in gun
washer.
2) Drain paint sludge from 5 gallon solvent can weekly.
Do this after a weekend so the sludge has settled.
- Access the solvent can by removing the drain hose from the
can, then remove the nylon plug from the can.
- Pour the solvent into a second container and drain the
sludge into a disposal container. Refill can from the
second container and add solvent to reach the
2.5 gallon minimum, or the can half-full.
-Clean siphon tube with cloth and brush to remove residue.
3) Remove the filter bowl and check the filter inside the
regulator for excess buildup approx. every 6 months.
4) Change solvent completely when objects being cleaned
become tacky to the touch.
5) Clean inside of tub and internal manifold.
Do not change the setting of the filter/regulator. This
could damage the filter/regulator or pump.
CAUTION
Filter/Regulator
#T17M
Filter
#1001382
Filter Bowl
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Troubleshooting
Gun washer will not turn on. 1Make sure the air line is properly connected with at least 75 psi.
Air pressure is regulated at 75 psi.
2Make sure lid is fully closed. Make sure the lid rod actuator is making
full contact with the limit valve on the right rear leg.
3 Check all air connections to ensure that there are no leaks.
4 Make sure timer cam is engaging the limit valve on the right front leg.
5 Make sure timer is on and functioning correctly.
Gun washer turns on but 1 Make sure intake filter is not clogged (Clean or replace).
pumps slowly or not at all. 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.
4
M k th i 5 ll f l l ti i th h
Possible SolutionProblem
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4 Make sure there is 5 gallons of clean solution in the gun washer.
The cleaning solution should be an inch above the intake filter.
5Make sure lid is fully closed. Make sure the lid rod actuator is making
full contact with the limit valve on the right rear leg.
6 Make sure manifold nozzles and stem supports are not clogged.
Gun washer will not shut off 1 Make sure timer cam is moving. If its not, slightly loosen the nuts
holding the limit valve on the right front leg of the stand. Reposition
valve and tighten nuts.
2Make sure limit valves located on the right and left legs of the stand are
not stuck in closed position.
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G375 Parts Layout
2
9
13
15
20
21 24
25
32
33
34
35
40
47
19
18
23
50
52
17
7
16
22
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
20
21 24
25
27
31
32
33
34
35
49
40
41
45
46
39
47
48
43
44
42
28
6
38
19
18
23
29
30
26
36
50
51
52
17
7
16
22
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Part # Description
157 Hose Barb 3/8 x 1/4 NPT 1 EA
267 Adaptor 1/4 NPT - Brass 1 EA
383 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 1 4 EA
484 Nut Hex 1/4-20 6 EA
585 Lock Washer 1/4 10 EA
6990 Hose Barb 1/4 x 1/4 NPT 2 EA
710737 Brush Assembly 1 EA
811243 Filter Assembly 2 EA
911957 Actuator 2 EA
10 13122 Pump Bracket 2 EA
11 13123 Pump Assembly 2 EA See pg. 12
12 13125 Right Leg Assembly 1 EA See pg. 12
13 13129 Manifold Assembly 2 EA See pg. 11
14 13141 Left Leg Assembly 1 EA See pg. 12
15 1000252 Cotter Ring 2 EA
16 1000652 Clevis Pin 2 EA
17 1000967 Hose Barb Elbow 3 EA
18 1000132 Hinge 4 EA
19 005-155 Screw 10-32 x 3/8 4 EA
20 1002572 Actuator Rod 2 EA
21 1002643 Bulkhead 3/4 - Brass 1 EA
22 1002644 Bulkhead 1 - Brass 2 EA
23 1-MINI-BLUE Mini Blue Tub 2 EA
24 12132 Lid 2 EA
25 12131 Lid Bracket 2 EA
26 M1C Limit Valve - Roller 1 EA
27 11217 Valve Bracket 1 E
A
Quantity
G375 Parts Layout
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27
11217
Valve
Bracket
1
EA
28 1002969 Frame 1 EA
29 002-171 Screw 8-32 x 1 2 EA
30 002-172 Nut Nylock 8-32 2 EA
31 001-702 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 1/2 - Zinc 4 EA
32 002-131 Elbow 1/4 NPT - Brass 2 EA
33 002-161 Washer Flat #10 - Zinc 4 EA
34 14C Rivet 3/16 x 1/2 14 EA
35 005-103 Washer 3/4 - Nylon 3 EA
36 100907 Actuator 1 EA
37 002-173 Screw 10-32 x 5/8 2 EA
38 002-160 Nut Hex 10-32 2 EA
39 M7APE Hose 3/8 - Black PE 14 IN.
40 10A Handle 2 EA
41 59B Plug 1/4 NPT 1 EA
42 64PE Hose 1/2 - Black PE 23 IN.
43 64PE Hose 1/2 - Black PE 30 IN.
44 64PE Hose 1/2 - Black PE 16 IN.
45 64PE Hose 1/2 - Black PE 30 IN.
46 64PE Hose 1/2 - Black PE 20 IN.
47 85B Washer 1 - Nylon 2 EA
48 C26 3 Way Valve 1 EA
49 008-244 Acorn Nut 1/4-20 4 EA
50 1002654 Hose Barb 3/8 x 3/8 NPT Brass 2 EA
51 1003597 Rivet 1/4 x 1/2 16 EA
52 1003600 Washer Bonded 1/4 32 EA
Note: For parts shown but not identified Note: Some stickers not shown - See page 14
refer to assembly layouts on pages 11-13 for additional stickers and proper placement
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G375 Manifold Layout
1
3
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Part # Description
110283 Bent Manifold Tube - Stainless 1 EA
210284 Tee 1/4 NPT - Brass 1 EA
312509 Air Cap Assembly - Brass and Stainless 2 EA
41000115 Compression Fitting 1/8 - Brass 1 EA
51002422 Cup Holder - Stainless 2 EA
61002529 Manifold - Stainless 1 EA
71002651 E-ring - Stainless 2 EA
8002-143 Compression Fitting 1/4 - Brass 1 EA
9002-192 Rivet 1 EA
10 22BA Trigger Lock Assembly 2 EA
11 53A Stem Support Male 2 EA
12 53B Stem Support Female 2 EA
13 54 Full Jet Nozzle - Brass 2 EA
14 54P1 Full Jet Nozzle - Kynar 6 EA
15 C12D Tee 1/8 NPT - Brass 2 EA
16 C9A Nipple 4-1/2" - Brass 2 EA
17 M6 Elbow 1/8 NPT - Brass 3 EA
18 002-120A-12 Grounding Wire 1 EA
Note: Parts are shown for reference purposes only
and are not necessarily part of a Herkules assembly.
Quantity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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G375 Pump and Legs Layout
1
5
6
7
12
13
14
15
17
19 20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
3
1
2
5
6
7
8
4
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19 20
21
22
23
24
25
11
26
27
28
29
30
3
18
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Part # Description
167 Adaptor 1/4 NPT 1 EA
2338 Pump 1 EA
3T17M Filter / Regulator 1 EA
41000204 Plastic Muffler 1 EA
51000818 Tee PTC 5/32 x 1/8 NPT 1 EA
61000851 OR Valve 1 EA
71000852 Tee PTC 5/32 1 EA
81002650 Hose Barb Elbow 2 EA
91002970 Leg 2 EA
10 002-120A-72 Ground Wire 1 EA
11 005-131 Screw 10-24 x 1/2 - Stainless 1 EA
12 002-161 Flat Washer #10 2 EA
13 002-171 Screw 8-32 x 1 9 EA
14 002-172 Nylock Nut 8-32 9 EA
15 005-134 Reducing Bushing 1 EA
16 005-132 Nut Hex 10-24 - Stainless 1 EA
17 85D Flat Washer 1/2 2 EA
18 T25 5/32 Hose Fitting 90° Swivel 2 EA
19 M1C Limit Valve - Roller 4 EA
20 M230-001A Timer 2 EA
21 M230-002 Timer Knob 2 EA
22 M230-003 Timer Cam 2 EA
23 M230-004 Spacer 1/4 4 EA
24 M230-005 Spacer 1/8 4 EA
25 M230-006 Screw #4 x 5/8 4 E
A
Quantity
G375 Pump and Legs Layout
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25
M230 006
Screw
#4
x
5/8
4
EA
26 M5 Tube 5/32 Blue 21 IN.
27 M5 Tube 5/32 Blue 8 IN.
28 M5 Tube 5/32 Blue 8 IN.
29 M5-BLACK Tube 5/32 Black 12 IN.
30 M5-BLACK Tube 5/32 Black 15 IN.
Note: Parts are shown for reference purposes only
and are not necessarily part of a Herkules assembly.
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Use the following sticker combinations on the lid and front panel for solvent and Waterborne cleaning. If the
stickers are shipped loose, it is the responsibility of the end user to properly place the stickers according to
the layouts below.
For Waterborne
Front Panel sticker Lid Sticker
Pt#1003048
Pt#1003054
Lid and Front Panel Stickers
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-OR-
Pt#1003055
For Solvent cleaning
Front Panel sticker Lid Sticker
Pt#1001706
Pt#1001709
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