Larius NOVA MIX 2K Operating manual

For 2 component applications
Certified stainless steel pump Atex II 2G c IIB T6
ENGLISH
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
PAINT SPRAYING EQUIPMENT
Ed. 010 11 - 11

Due to a constant product improvement programme, the factory reserves the right to modify technical details
mentioned in this manual without prior notice.
This manual is to be considered as an English language translation of the original manual in Italian. The
manufacturer shall bear no responsibility for any damages or inconveniences that may arise due to the incorrect
translation of the instructions contained within the original manual in Italian.

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START-UP PROCEDURES .................................. p.27
Manual mode ........................................................ p.27
Automatic mode .................................................... p.29
DESCRIPTION OF THE PANEL'S FUNCTIONS .. p.30
AUTOMATIC CYCLE ............................................ p.36
SPARE PARTS
MACHINE ASSEMBLY ......................................... p.40
CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY ................................ p.41
PROTECTIVE CASING ASSEMBLY .................... p.42
ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC PANEL .......................... p.43
DOOR ASSEMBLY ............................................... p.44
GROUP FOR POWER MACHINE ........................ p.45
TANK ASSEMBLY KIT ........................................... p.46
PRESSURE EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY .................. p.47
LEFT BRAKE .......................................................... p.48
RIGHT BRAKE ..................................................... p.49
MACHINE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY ........... p.50
AIR DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY........................... p.51
PARTY WITH DRAIN ............................................ p.52
AIR DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY........................... p.53
GROUP ASSEMBLY RL FOR NOVA PUMP ..... p.54
AIR SUPPLY TANK ............................................ p.55
AIR REGULATOR FOR WASH PUMP ...................... p.56
GHIBLI REDUCER ASSEMBLY ........................ p.57
ENCODER KIT FOR COMPONENT DOSAGE .......... p.58
FLOWMETER KIT FOR GHIBLI MIX COMP. DOSAGE .......... p.59
HEATER WITH A COMPONENT ............................. p.60
HEATER WITH B COMPONENT ............................. p.61
WHEELS ........................................................... p.62
MIXER + SPRAY GUNS .................................... p.63
SPRAY GUN EXPLODED LA 95 ....................... p.64
ACCESSORIES ................................................ p.66
INTRODUCTION .................................................. p.1
WARNINGS .......................................................... p.2
WORKING PRINCIPLE ........................................ p.3
TECHNICAL ......................................................... p.4
DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT ................. p.5
TRANSPORT AND UNPACKING ......................... p.9
SAFETY RULES ................................................... p.10
CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE .......................... p.11
SETTING-UP ........................................................ p.11
Product pump connection ................................ p.12
Check on power supply .................................... p.14
Connecting the equipment to the pneumatic
line ................................................................... p.15
Washing of the new equipment ........................ p.16
Preparing the product ...................................... p.16
WORKING ............................................................ p.17
Starting uo and charging the machine ............. p.17
Procedure for checking component dosage ..... p.19
Flow .................................................................. p.20
MAINTENANCE ................................................... p.21
Washing ........................................................... p.21
Decompression ................................................ p.22
Filter cleaning ................................................... p.23
Gasket pack regulation .................................... p.24
Cleaning afeter work activities ......................... p.25
Routine maintenance ....................................... p.25
Periodic maintenance (weekly) ........................ p.25
OPERATORE INTERFACE PANEL ...................... p.26
Operating panel................................................ p.26
Control panel .................................................... p.26
Alarm checks ................................................... p.26
Power status ..................................................... p.26
Locking selector ............................................... p.27
MULTICOMPONENT SYSTEM
MULTICOMPONENT SYSTEM
WE ADVISE THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY BY PROFESSIONAL OPERATORS.
ONLY USE THIS MACHINE FOR USAGE SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN THIS MANUAL.
Thank you for choosing a LARIUS S.R.L. product.
As well as the product purchased, you will receive a range of support services
enabling you to achieve the results desired, quickly and professionally.
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Read this operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment.
An improper use of this machine can cause injuries to people or things.
Do not use this machine when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not modify the equipment under any circumstances.
Use products and solvents that are compatible with the various parts of the equipment, and read the manufacturer’s warnings carefully.
See the Technical Details for the equipment given in the Manual.
Check the equipment for worn parts once a day. If any worn parts are found, replace them using ONLY original spare parts.
Keep children and animals away from work area.
Comply with all safety standards.
It indicates an accident risk or serious damage to equipment if this warning is not followed.
It indicates important recommendations about disposal and recycling process of products in accordance with the environmental
regulations.
WARNINGS The table below provides the meaning of the symbols used in this manual in relation to using, earthing,
operating, maintaining, and repairing of this equipment.
It indicates wound and finger squashing risk due to movable parts in the equipment.
Tenersi lontano dalle parti in movimento.
Do not use the equipment without the proper protection.
Before any inspection or maintenance of the equipment, carry out the decompression procedure explained in this manual, and prevent
any risk of the equipment starting unexpectedly.
Report any risk of chemical reaction or explosion if this warning has not been given.
There is a risk of injury or serious lesion related to contact with the jet from the spray gun. If this should occur, IMMEDIATELY contact
a doctor, indicating the type of product injected.
Do not spray before the guard has been placed over the nozzle and the trigger on the spray gun.
Do not put your fingers in the spray gun nozzle.
Once work has been completed, before carrying out any maintenance, complete the decompression procedure explained in this manual.
Mark any clamps attached to earth cables.
Use ONLY 3-wire extension cords and grounded electrical outlets.
Before starting work make sure that the electrical system is earthed and that it complies with safety standards.
The high-pressure fluid that comes out of the gun or from possible leaks may cause injections into the body.
To prevent the risks of fire or injection:
- Use the safety lock of the gun trigger when you are not spraying.
- Do not place your hands or fingers on the gun nozzle. Do not attempt to stop leaks with your hands, body or anything else.
- Do not aim the gun at yourself or anyone else.
- Do not spray without the special nozzle protection.
- Release the system pressure after spraying and before any maintenance operation.
- Do not use components whose operating pressure is lower than the maximum system pressure.
- Do not allow children to use the equipment.
- Pay the utmost attention to possible recoil when pulling the gun trigger.
If the high-pressure fluid penetrates the skin, the wound may appear to be just a “simple cut”, but may actually be a very
serious injury. Immediately medicate the injured part.
It is obligatory to wear suitable clothing as gloves, goggles and face shield.
Wear clothing that complies with the safety standards in force in the country in which the equipment is used.
Do not wear bracelets, earrings, rings, chains, or anything else that may hinder the operator’s work.
Do not wear clothing with wide sleeves, scarves, ties, or any other piece of clothing that could get tangled up in moving parts of the
equipment during the work, inspection, or maintenance cycles.
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FIRE AND DANGER OF EXPLOSIONS
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, may burst into flames or explode.
To prevent the risks of fire or explosion:
- ONLY use this equipment in a well ventilated area. Earth all the equipment located in the work area.
- Eliminate all sources of sparks, such as pilot flames, cigarettes, portable electric torches, synthetic clothing (potential static arc) etc.
- Connect the equipment and all the conductive devices in the working area to ground.
- Use only conductive airless hoses and connect them to ground.
- Do not use tricloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing such solvents in pressu-
rised aluminium equipment. Using these substances may cause a dangerous chemical reaction with the possibility of explosion.
- Do not form connections or switch light switches on or off if the air contains inflammable fumes.
If electrical shocks or discharges are encountered the operation being carried out using the equipment must be stopped immediately.
Keep a fire extinguisher at hand in the immediate vicinity of the work area.

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- The operator must possess and be familiar with the
data sheets of the 2 components (A and B).
- The operator must be familiar with the characteristics
of both the wash fluid to be used with the catalyser B,
and the wash fluid to be used with the product A.
ATENTION
- The catalyser and its relative circuit must never be
cleaned with incompatible liquids.
- Make sure that: if the product to be used is water-based,
the relative circuit within the machine is cleaned using
water. If, on the other hand, the product to be used is
solvent-based, the relative circuit must be cleaned using
a solvent.
BEFORE USING THE LARIUS MIX 2K EQUIPMENT
LARIUS srl SHALL BEAR NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY EVENTUAL DAMAGES DERIVING FROM THE USE OF
WASH FLUIDS INCOMPATIBLE WITH PRODUCTS A AND/OR B.
LARIUS srl SHALL BEAR NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENTS OR MALFUNCTIONS DERIVING FROM LACK
OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE DATA SHEETS AND THE PRODUCTS UTILISED OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
PRODUCTS WHICH ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ONE ANOTHER.
AWORKING PRINCIPLE
The LARIUS NOVA MIX 2K is a bi-component mixing machine.
It therefore provides for the dosage, mixture and application of
bi-component products.
This machine allows the user to work in high pressure with manual
or automatic spray-guns.
The dosing and the mixing of the components are regulated by
an electronic control system. The hydraulic unit contains two
flowmeters which regulate the input of the two components into
the mixing lines. It is here, thanks to a static mixer, that the mixing
of the products takes place.
The machine is made up of 4 main units:
• The pump for the components unit
• The hydraulic mixing unit
• The command and control unit
• Equipment supply
ADVANTAGES OF USING THE LARIUS MIX 2K
• Increased product savings and consequent waste disposal
savings.
• “Ecological” painting: performed in complete respect for the
working and external environment – Quick drying (even without
a drying oven).
• High quality finish – Less use of paint thinners during cleaning
phases.
• Increased resistance with respect to mono-component paints.
• A product mixed at the moment is easier to lay.
• Low solvent consumption for high dry residue of 2-component
paint.
• Easy integration in workplace.
• Alarm signals in the event of malfunction.
• Easy and quick cleaning.
• The operator manually mixes paints, catalysts, solvents.
• Paint dries rapidly, even without oven.
• Powers multiple manual-automatic guns simultaneously.
• Only authorised personnel can set machine parameters.
Fields of application: Generic metalworking, Woodworking
and Furnishings, Aerospace industry, Plastics, Bicycles and motor-
cycles, Automobile components, Machines, Painting of furniture,
Varnishing, Emulsion painting.
Treatable products:
• Low, medium and high viscosity products.
• Water- and solvent-based products.
• 2-component epoxy paints and primers.
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• Pot-Life time alarm.
• Measuring and electronic control of flow and consumption.
• Electronic control of dosage (the control system is not in contact
with the product).
• Material in contact with the fluid in stainless steel or winc-coated
blows.
• Trolley to facilitate movement.
• 50-litre gravity tank, equipped with an anti-splash cover. made
from non-stick materials ensuring quick and easy cleaning after
use.
• Air Electric Generator allows operation with only the pneumatic
feed. Equipped with a battery buffer, the turbine works for 1/5
of the total operation time.
• Larius heater up to 90°:increases the fluidity of the paint without
the use of solvents, increase the thickness of the protective film
and improves the finishing.
Bi-component water-soluble paints – bi-component solvent paints
Min 1:1 - Max 30:1 decimals included
Max 14 lt/min
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230 V 50 Hz
min. 5°C max. 50°C
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320 Kg
1000 mm
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* Based on the characteristics of the paint to be used, the air-pressure supply and the mixing ratio.
** Temperatures refer to the machine, check the data sheets of the products as well.
TECHNICAL DATA
Varnish compatibility
Mixing ratio % in volume
Maximum capacity of mixed product (*)
Max working pressure
Measurement precision
Max intake pressure air
Electrical power supply
Machine working temperature (**)
Sound pressure level
Weight
Width (A)
Lenght (B)
Height (C)
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1 Electronic panel
2 Electro-pneumatic unit
3 A-B components tanks
4 Visual alarm device located on the control panel
5 Power supply panel, electric/pneumatic version
6 Electric generator for pneumatic only version
POS. DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
ANTIFREEZE
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7 Mixing head
8 Pressure digital viewer
9 Air filter/regulator
10 Air distribution collectors
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11 Auxiliary air distribution group
12 Air regulators for pump supply
13 Eye bolts for lifting - Note: (Do not use the eye bolts of the pumps to lift the machine)
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15 Wheel brake
16 Washing pump
17 Air accumulation lung for electro-pneumatic group
18 Component heater A-B
19 Encoder for dosage of components A-B
20 Component pump A
21 Component pump B
22 Comand box
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Before lifting the machine, check the position of
the handle (D1).
If necessary, remove the handle or secure it to the
structure of the machine (D2)
TRANSPORT AND UNPACKING
• The packed parts should be handled as indicated in the
symbols and markings on the outside of the packing.
LIFTING POINTS
There are no precise lifting points for lifting the machine in its
entirety.
In order to determine the most appropriate lifting points, refer to
the geometric characteristics of the machine itself.
Make sure that the pull position of the
synthetic fibre belt does not interfere with
any of the machine’s fragile elements
which could be damaged from the tension
produced during lifting.
All of the operations described in this paragraph
must be performed by qualified technicians who
have been trained for the task required.
Before lifting and moving the machine, make sure
that the equipment being utilised is of an adequate
size to bear the weight of the machine and its
components.
Do not stand beneath or near the machine while
it is being lifted.
Lift the machine slowly and check that it is properly
balanced with respect to its centre of gravity.
While being moved, the machine should only be
lifted to the minimum necessary height.
• Before installing the equipment, ensure that the area to
be used is large enough for such purposes, is properly
lit and has a clean, smooth floor surface.
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ESAFETY RULES
• THE EMPLOYER SHALL TRAIN ITS EMPLOYEES ABOUT
ALL THOSE RISKS STEMMING FROM ACCIDENTS, ABOUT
THE USE OF SAFETY DEVICES FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY
AND ABOUT THE GENERAL RULES FOR ACCIDENT
PREVENTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL
REGULATIONS AND WITH THE LAWS OF THE COUNTRY
WHERE THE PLANT IS USED.
• THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMPLOYEES SHALL STRICTLY
COMPLY WITH THE ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND ALSO
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN THE
COUNTRY WHERE THE PLANT IS INSTALLED AND USED.
The user is responsible for the operations of
unloading and handling and should use the
maximum care so as not to damage the individual
parts or injure anyone.
To perform the unloading operation, use only
qualified and trained personnel (truck and crane
operators, etc.) and also suitable hoisting equipment
for the weight of the installation or its parts. Follow
carefully all the safety rules.
The personnel must be equipped with the necessary
safety clothing.
• The manufacturer will not be responsible for the unloading
operations and transport to the workplace of the machine.
• Check the packing is undamaged on receipt of the equi-
pment. Unpack the machine and verify if there has been
any damage due to transportation.
In case of damage, call immediately LARIUS and the
Shipping Agent.
All the notices about possible damage or anomalies must
arrive timely within 8 days at least from the date of receipt
of the plant through Registered Letter to the Shipping
Agent and to LARIUS.
The disposal of packaging materials is a customer’s
competence and must be performed in accordance
with the regulations in force in the country where
the plant is installed and used .
It is nevertheless sound practice to recycle packa-
ging materials in an environment-friendly manner
as much as possible.
• KEEP YOUR WORK PLACE CLEAN AND TIDY. DISORDER
WHERE YOU ARE WORKING CREATES A POTENTIAL
RISK OF ACCIDENTS.
• ALWAYS KEEP PROPER BALANCE AVOIDING UNUSUAL
STANCE.
• BEFORE USING THE TOOL, ENSURE THERE ARE NOT
DAMAGED PARTS AND THE MACHINE CAN WORK PRO-
PERLY.
• ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT SAFETY
AND THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
• KEEP THOSE WHO ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE WORK AREA..
• NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE
INDICATED.
• NEVER POINT THE SPRAY GUN AT YOURSELVES OR AT
OTHER PEOPLE. THE CONTACT WITH THE CASTING CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES.
• IN CASE OF INJURIES CAUSED BY THE GUN CASTING,
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ADVICE SPECIFYING THE
TYPE OF THE PRODUCT INJECTED. NEVER UNDERVA-
LUE A WOUND CAUSED BY THE INJECTION OF A FLUID.
• ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SUPPLY AND RELEASE THE
PRESSURE IN THE CIRCUIT BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
CHECK OR PART REPLACEMENT OF THE EQUIPMENT.
• NEVER MODIFY ANY PART IN THE EQUIPMENT. CHECK
REGULARLY THE COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM.
REPLACE THE PARTS DAMAGED OR WORN.
• TIGHTEN AND CHECK ALL THE FITTINGS FOR CONNEC-
TION BETWEEN PUMP, FLEXIBLE HOSE AND SPRAY GUN
BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT.
• ALWAYS USE THE FLEXIBLE HOSE SUPPLIED WITH
STANDARD KIT. THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORIES OR
TOOLING OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED IN
THIS MANUAL, MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURE THE
OPERATOR.
• THE FLUID CONTAINED IN THE FLEXIBLE HOSE CAN
BE VERY DANGEROUS. HANDLE THE FLEXIBLE HOSE
CAREFULLY. DO NOT PULL THE FLEXIBLE HOSE TO
MOVE THE EQUIPMENT. NEVER USE A DAMAGED OR
A REPAIRED FLEXIBLE HOSE.
Read carefully and entirely the following instruc-
tions before using the product.
Please save these instructions in a safe place.
The unauthorised tampering/replacement of one
or more parts composing the machine, the use
of accessories, tools, expendable materials other
than those recommended by the manufacturer can
be a danger of accident.
The manufacturer will be relieved from tort and
criminal liability.
• NEVER SPRAY OVER FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS OR SOL-
VENTS IN CLOSED PLACES.
• NEVER USE THE TOOLING IN PRESENCE OF POTEN-
TIALLY EXPLOSIVE GAS.
The high speed of travel of the product in the hose
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Stop the machine as shown in the picture below.
Always check the product is compatible with
the materials composing the equipment (pump,
spray gun, flexible hose and accessories) with
which it can come into contact. Never use paints
or solvents containing halogen hydrocarbons (as
the methylene chloride).
If these products come into contact with aluminium
parts can provoke dangerous chemical reactions
with risk of corrosion and explosion.
IF THE PRODUCT TO BE USED IS TOXIC,
AVOID INHALATION AND CONTACT BY USING
PROTECTION GLOVES, GOGGLES AND
PROPER FACE SHIELDS.
TAKE PROPER SAFETY MEASURES FOR THE
PROTECTION OF HEARING IN CASE OF WORK
NEAR THE PLANT.
• MAKE SURE YOU KNOW HOW TO SHUT OFF THE
EQUIPMENT IF NECESSARY. INEXPERIENCED USERS
SHOULD BE TRAINED TO SAFELY AND PROPERLY USE
THE MACHINE BEFORE OPERATING IT.
• KEEP UNAUTHORISED PERSONNEL AWAY FROM THE
MACHINE, ABOVE ALL IF A TOXIC PRODUCT IS BEING
UTILISED.
• IF NECESSARY, USE WARNING SIGNS TO KEEP ANYONE
PRESENT AT A SAFE DISTANCE.
• MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE WITHIN
SHOUTING DISTANCE IN CASE AN ACCIDENT SHOULD
OCCUR.
SETTING-UP
The machine is equipped with
an anti-freeze system
that allows it
to work even at very low
temperatures. However,
after a few minutes of
operation, the upper
metal outer surface cools
dramatically.
Avoid touching the area
indicated.
Contact of the skin with
the low-temperature area
may cause frostbite. Common
working clothes and leather
gloves provide adequate
protection.
The conditions of guarantee do not apply in the
following situations:
- improper washing and cleaning of components
causing malfunction, wear or damage to the
equipment or any of its parts;
- improper use of the equipment;
- use that does not conform with applicable national
legislation;
- incorrect or faulty installation;
- modifications, interventions and maintenance that
have not been authorised by the manufacturer;
- use of non-original spare parts or parts that do
not correspond to the specific model;
- total or partial non-compliance with the instruc-
tions provided.
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PRODUCT PIPING CONNECTION
• A Product suction
Connect the flexible product suction tube (F1) to the pump
(F2) and the tank (F3), or to your product container (F4).
• B Recirculation
Connect the flexible recirculation tube (F5) between the pump
(F6) and the upper part of the tank (F7), or to your product
container (F4).
NOTE
The procedures A and B must be carried out on both the pumps
and tanks.
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• C Pump/Pressure switch control
Check the two flexible product delivery hoses (F8) between
the pump of component (A) and the pump of component (B)
and the related mixing group (A) and (B)
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• D Washing connection
Connect the suction tube (F11) to the pump (F13).
Connect the recirculation tube (F9) to the pump (F13).
Immerse the two tubes (F11) (F9) into the container (F12) of
washing liquid.
Connect the delivery hose (F14) to the mixing group (F10) for
washing.
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• E Gun piping connection
Connect the tube (F15) of the gun (F16) to the connector of
the mixing group (F17).
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Make sure that the connections are tightly sealed. It is recommen-
ded to use two wrenches to tighten them.
The machine is equipped with a connection plug (F18) that is to
be connected to the main switch (F19).
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220V - 50Hz
CHECK ON POWER SUPPLY
Make sure that the system is properly grounded.
Use an electrical plug which guarantees the proper
grounding of the system.
DO NOT use thread pastes upon the connections.
It is recommended to use the tubes which have been
supplied along with the machine.
NEVER use a damaged or repaired flexible tube.
The machine requires a 220V alternating current
power supply.
LARIUS NOVA MIX 2K equipment is fitted with an additional
external earth cable that is connected to the stem on the pump
unit be means of a specific clamp (F20), in order to protect the
operator against any risk of static or electric shock.
Should anyone use an extension cable between
the tooling and the socket, it must have the same
characteristics as the cable supplied (minimum
diameter of the wire 4 mm2) with a maximum leng-
th of 50 mt. Higher lengths and lower diameters
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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT TO THE PNEUMATIC LINE
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Adjust all regulators to the working pressure (F25).
To avoid electric shock when disassembling or checking the elec-
tronic equipment, wait 5 minutes after having disconnected the
power supply cable, so that the electricity stored in the condensers
while working can be dissipated.
Also check the condition of the earth cable to avoid any risk of shock.
Before carrying out any checks on the machine
(maintenance, cleaning, or replacing parts) switch
off the machine and wait until it has stopped
altogether.
While checking stay away from electrical or moving
parts to avoid any risk of shock or crushing of hands.
WARNING :
• DO NOT modify the plug for the earth socket
in any way.
• ONLY use electrical connections that are
earthed.
• Make sure that any earth extension cords are
in good condition.
• ONLY use three-core extension cables.
• Avoid direct contact with the rain. Keep the
equipment in a dry place.
The machine must be connected to the compressed air feeding
system, which is necessary for the pneumatic interlocking.
The connection must be carried out in the following way:
• Connect the air feeding pipe (F21) to the joint (F22).
It is advisable to install an on-off valve on the frontal
part of the machine
Make sure that the air line to be connected to the machine is
capable of constantly providing pressure at 7 bar.
Before opening the air line, turn the ball valve (F23) on the general
regulator (F24) to its closed position.
After having opened the machine's air supply, open the ball valve
completely (F23) and set the regulator to maximum (F24).
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WASHING OF THE NEW EQUIPMENT
• The machine has been tested at the manufacturer’s facilities.
Perform a wash cycle with the paint thinner before suctioning
any product.
• Place the suction tubes in the solvent containers or else pour
solvent into the gravity tanks.
• Open only the recirculation valves.
• Circulate the solvent within the output pumps.
• Close recirculation valve.
• Open the delivery valves, leaving the related discharges
closed.
• start an automatic working cycle and to circulate the solvent
until it emerges clean machine.
• Stop the automatic work cycle and activate a wash cycle.
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Close the discharge valves (F26).
PREPARING THE PRODUCT
Make sure the product to be used is compatible
with the materials employed for manufacturing the
equipment (stainless steel and aluminium).
Because of that, please contact the supplier of the
product
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Never use products containing halogen hydrocarbons (as
methylene chloride). If these products come into contact with
aluminium parts of the equipment, can provoke dangerous
chemical reactions with risk of explosion.
In order to prepare the products (i.e. for dilution), refer to the
supplier’s data sheets.
Absolutely avoid to spray solvents indoors.
For disposing of the washing liquid, see the
requirements laid down in the Standards in force
in the country in which the equipment is used and
act accordingly.
The Client is solely responsible for any irregular
action taken before, during, or after disposing of
washing liquid, or in interpreting and applying the
current Standards in this regard.
• Now the machine is ready.
When water-based paint has been used, in addition to washing
using the cleaning liquid, we recommend washing with soapy
water and then clean water.
• During the wash cycle, hold the spray-gun (F27) over a
container (F28) and keep the trigger pulled.
F26
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G1 G2
G3
G5
G5
G7 G8
OPEN
G7 - G8
CLOSE
G9
G10
G7 - G8
G9 - G10
OPEN
STARTING UP AND CHARGING THE MACHINE
1. Fill the tanks (G1) and (G2) with the materials necessary
for processing. For versions without tanks, directly introduce
floaters into the containers (G3).
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2. After connecting the machine to the power, press the side
switch (G4) located on the control panel in position “I".
3. Power the pumps with compressed air and set the two regu-
lators to minimum (G5) and (G6).
4. Open the recirculation valves (G7) and (G8) allowing the
product to begin recirculation.
☞ NOTE
If you are not sure that the first part of the product is properly
cleaned, discharge the first part, which starts to recirculate outside
the tanks, to avoid contaminating the clean product.
5. Close the recirculation valves (G7) and (G8).
WORKING
6. Open the delivery valves (G9) and (G10).
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G12
G12
OK
Make sure that the values are equal, within a certain tolerance
(the tolerance may vary in relation to the working pressure with
which the machine will normally be used).
Check for any machine alarms (visible on page F4). If present,
consult the “alarms” page where the various modes of resolving
alarm states are listed.
If the machine does not have any alarms active, proceed with the
setting of the machine’s parameters (see the relative chapter).
Turn the selector (G15) to the AUTOMATIC position.
7. Open the manual discharge valves (G11) and wait for the
clean product to come out.
This operation allows for the elimination of any eventual air
bubbles within the circuit.
8. Close the manual discharge valves (G11).
9. Bring the pumps to the desired pressure and begin working
(G12).
Wait for the flexible spray-gun tube to load (wait for the valves
(G11) to shut off automatically).
Before painting, spray the product into a container (G16) or into
a part of the cab (G17) dedicated to purging, while keeping the
spray-gun at a constant distance from the surface (500-700mm).
Use this same distance for all other applications.
This procedure will allow the user to perform any necessary
adjustments, such as: widening the spray, atomising-air
adjustment, adjustment of the various working pressures, etc.
Check the circuit’s internal pressure by checking the values indica-
ted on the two displays (G13) located above the flowmeters (G14).
G11 G11
G15
G14
G13
G11 G11