Nordson Tribomatic 2 Reference guide

TribomaticrII
Automatic Purgeable
Powder Spray Gun
Customer Product Manual
Part 303 815A
NORDSON CORPORATION DAMHERST, OHIO DUSA
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E1998 Nordson Corporation
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303 815A
Issued 3/98
Manual 37-32
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Table of Contents i
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Manual 37-32
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 1-1...............................................
2. Safety Symbols 1-1...........................................
3. Qualified Personnel 1-2.......................................
4. Intended Use 1-3.............................................
5. Installation 1-3...............................................
6. Operation 1-5................................................
7. Less-Obvious Dangers 1-7.....................................
8. Action in the Event of a System or Component Malfunction 1-7.....
9. Maintenance and Repair 1-7...................................
10. Disposal 1-9.................................................
11. Safety Labels 1-11............................................
1. Introduction 2-1...............................................
2. Operation 2-2................................................
3. Options 2-2..................................................
4. Material Descriptions 2-3......................................
1. Mounting 3-1.................................................
2. Feed Hose, Air Tubing and Ground Wire Connections 3-2..........
3. Installing Nozzles on Sprayheads 3-4...........................
1. Introduction 4-1...............................................
2. Operation 4-1................................................
3. Maintenance 4-2..............................................
S
afety
D
escription
I
nstallation
Operation

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1. Introduction 5-1...............................................
2. Troubleshooting Charts 5-1....................................
1. Introduction 6-1...............................................
2. Cleaning 6-2.................................................
3. Inlet and Outlet Wear Sleeve Assemblies 6-2.....................
Removal 6-2...............................................
Installation 6-4.............................................
4. Inner and Outer Wear Sleeves 6-5..............................
Removal 6-5...............................................
Installation 6-6.............................................
1. Introduction 7-1...............................................
Using the Illustrated Parts List 7-1............................
2. PTFE Charge Module Parts 7-2................................
3. Positioning and Spacing Ring Service Kit 7-4.....................
4. In-Line Ball Mount Kit Parts 7-5.................................
1. Shur-Lok Gun Mount 8-1......................................
2. Sprayheads 8-2..............................................
3. 8-Tube Sprayhead Nozzles 8-5.................................
4. 16-Tube Sprayhead Nozzles 8-6................................
5. Sprayhead Repair Kit 8-7......................................
6. Lance Extensions 8-8.........................................
7. Gun Mounting Bar 8-10........................................
8. Gun Holder Adapter Kit 8-11...................................
9. Powder Feed Hose and Air Tubing 8-12.........................
10. Miscellaneous Options 8-12....................................
11. Versa-Spray Nozzles 8-13.....................................
12. Material Descriptions 8-13.....................................
Troubleshooting
R
epair
P
arts
Options

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Section 1
Safety

Safety
1-0
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Safety 1-1
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Section 1
Safety
This section contains general safety instructions for using your Nordson
equipment. Task- and equipment-specific warnings are included in other
sections of this manual where appropriate. Note all warnings and follow
all instructions carefully. Failure to do so may result in personal injury,
death, or property damage.
To use this equipment safely,
Sread and become familiar with the general safety instructions
provided in this section of the manual before installing, operating,
maintaining, or repairing this equipment.
Sread and carefully follow the instructions given throughout this manual
for performing specific tasks and working with specific equipment.
Sstore this manual within easy reach of personnel installing, operating,
maintaining, or repairing this equipment.
Sfollow all applicable safety procedures required by your company,
industry standards, and government or other regulatory agencies.
Refer to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 33
and to federal, state, regulatory agency, and local codes for rules and
regulations covering installation and operation of powder spray
systems.
Sobtain and read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials
used.
Become familiar with the safety symbols presented in this section. These
symbols will alert you to safety hazards and conditions that may result in
personal injury, death, or property and equipment damage.
WARNING: Failure to observe this warning may result in
personal injury, death, or equipment damage.
1. Introduction
2
. Safety Symbols

Safety
1-2
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WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Failure to observe this
warning may result in personal injury, death, or equipment
damage.
WARNING: Disconnect equipment from line voltage. Failure to
observe this warning may result in personal injury, death, or
equipment damage.
WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire. Fire, open flames, and
smoking prohibited.
WARNING: Wear protective clothing, safety goggles, and
approved respiratory protection. Failure to observe may result
in serious injury.
WARNING: System or material pressurized. Relieve pressure.
Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION: Failure to observe may result in equipment
damage.
“Qualified personnel” is defined here as individuals who thoroughly
understand the equipment and its safe operation, maintenance, and
repair. Qualified personnel are physically capable of performing the
required tasks, familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations, and
have been trained to safely install, operate, maintain, and repair the
equipment. It is the responsibility of the company operating the
equipment to see that its personnel meet these requirements.
2
. Safety Symbols (contd.)
3
. Qualified Personnel

Safety 1-3
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WARNING: Use of this equipment in ways other than
described in this manual may result in personal injury, death, or
property and equipment damage. Use this equipment only as
described in this manual.
Nordson Corporation cannot be responsible for injuries or damages
resulting from nonstandard, unintended applications of its equipment.
This equipment is designed and intended only for the purpose described
in this manual. Uses not described in this manual are considered
unintended uses and may result in serious personal injury, death, or
property damage. Unintended uses may result from taking the following
actions:
Smaking changes to equipment that have not been recommended or
described in this manual or using parts that are not genuine Nordson
replacement parts
Sfailing to make sure that auxiliary equipment complies with approval
agency requirements, local codes, and all applicable safety standards
Susing materials or auxiliary equipment that are inappropriate or
incompatible with your Nordson equipment
Sallowing unqualified personnel to perform any task
Read the installation section of all system component manuals before
installing your equipment. A thorough understanding of system
components and their requirements will help you install the system safely
and efficiently.
SAllow only qualified personnel to install Nordson and auxiliary
equipment.
SUse only approved equipment. Using unapproved equipment in an
approved system may void agency approvals.
SMake sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in
which you are using it.
SFollow all instructions for installing components and accessories.
SInstall all electrical, pneumatic, gas, and hydraulic connections to
local code.
4
. Intended Use
5
. Installation

Safety
1-4
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SInstall locking, manual, shutoff valves in the air supply lines to the
system. This allows you to relieve air pressure and lock out the
pneumatic system before undertaking maintenance and repairs.
SInstall a locking disconnect switch or breaker in the service line ahead
of any electrical equipment.
SUse only electrical wire of sufficient gauge and insulation to handle
the rated current demand. All wiring must meet local codes.
SGround all electrically conductive equipment within 10 feet (3 meters)
of the spray area. Ungrounded conductive equipment can store a
static charge which could ignite a fire or cause an explosion if a hot
spark is discharged.
SRoute electrical wiring, electrostatic cables, and air hoses and tubing
along a protected path. Make sure they will not be damaged by
moving equipment. Do not bend electrostatic cables around a radius
of less than 6 in. (152 mm).
SInstall safety interlocks and approved, fast-acting fire detection
systems. These shut down the spray system if the booth exhaust fan
fails, a fire is detected, or other emergency situation develops.
SMake sure the spray area floor is conductive to ground and that the
operator’s platform is grounded.
SUse only designated lifting points or lugs to lift and move heavy
equipment. Always balance and block loads when lifting to prevent
shifting. Lifting devices must be inspected, certified, and rated for a
greater weight than the equipment being lifted.
SProtect components from damage, wear, and harsh environmental
conditions.
SAllow ample room for maintenance, material supply container drop-off
and loading, panel accessibility, and cover removal.
SIf safety devices must be removed for installation, install them
immediately after the work is completed and check them for proper
functioning.
5
. Installation (contd.)