Reka TR 500 User manual

TR 500 / 501 / 502 TR 505
TR 101
Operating Instructions
Glue Gun TR 500 / 501 / 502 / 505 / 101
Translation from German to English

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Table of Contents
General Safety Instructions 3
Product Description 3
Start-up and Control 3
During Operation 4
Cleaning and Maintenance 4
Replacement of Nozzles 4
Tips for Glueing 5
Trouble-Shooting 5
Additional Information 6
Additional Nozzles 6
CE Declaration of Conformity 7
Technical Data 8

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General Safety Instructions Product Description
Start-up and Control
Dear customer,
The glue applicator you purchased will help you to glue parts
together more easily and more rapidly. To ensure an
optimum usage of the glue applicator we recommend that
you read these instructions thoroughly before using the
applicator for the first time. The glue guns TR 500 / 501 / 502
/ 505 / 101 let you process hot-melt sticks of 90-300 mm
length and 11,3 mm approximate diameter.
The working temperature of the glue must not
be exceeded. You may find it in the technical
datasheet of the respective glue.
Overheating may lead to decomposition
which may affect the health of the user as
well as the operability of the applicator.
Once the applicator has warmed up, nozzle
and lid are very hot.
Checklist:
- Plug the connecting cable into socket
- TR 500 / TR 501: Are the LEDs lit?
►Green: Power / Red: Heater
- Stick to the heat up time of 2 - 7 minutes.
- Keep the nozzle free of foreign substances.
Minor leaking during heat-up phase is due to hot-melt
expanding in the nozzle/heating chamber.
Loading Hot-Melt
When using the glue gun for the first time, insert a hot-melt
stick. You can process hot-melt sticks of 90 – 300 mm length
and 11,3 ± 0,2mm diameter.
When the stick is used up to the point that the feed does not
push it forward anymore, insert another hot-melt stick.
TR 500: Ad ust Temperature
Never start working before fitting a nozzle first.
Only replace nozzle when applicator is warmed up. (60° -
80° C device temperature).
Unplug the connecting cable, before replacing a nozzle.
Warning: risk of burns! When a nozzle is replaced, liquid
glue might leak out.
Never bring the hot nozzle into contact with the cable.
Never direct the glue jet towards people.
Always deposit the glue applicator on the wire stand or
the respective plate destined for this purpose.
Do not lay the applicator on its side.
Always keep the hot glue gun out of reach of children.
When your skin got into contact with hot glue, cool it with
cold water immediately. Do not try to remove the hotmelt
from the skin first. If necessary, consult a doctor.
When hot adhesive got into your eyes, immediately cool
them under running water for about 15 minutes and
consult your doctor at once.
●approx. 110 °C
●● approx. 130 °C
●●● approx. 155 °C
●●●● approx. 190 °C
Measured at the nozzle tip, meaning the working
temperature at ●●●● is approx. 200 °C

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During Operation
Cleaning and Maintenance
Replacement of Nozzles
Applying Hot-Melt
The quantity to be applied is determined by pulling the
trigger: the more you pull the more glue is dispensed.
When the feeding of glue sticks is stopped, the ball valve
integrated in the nozzle will close, thus preventing liquid
glue from leaking out.
When the glue is used up so that it stops flowing out
when the hand trigger is pressed, insert a new glue
stick.
Only use hot-melt that is suited to use with your
applicator. Please mind the respective working
temperature of the hot-melt (TR 500: approx. 115 -
200°C; TR 501: approx. 195°C; TR 502, TR 505, 101:
approx. 190 - 200°C)*. This temperature is indicated in
the technical datasheet of the hot melt. This temperature
must not be exceeded, otherwise the glue may coke in
the glue applicator. Hot-melts on a polyamide basis are
particularly sensitive. Low-Melt hot-melts can only be
applied with the model TR 500 and the corresponding
temperature setting.
Having worked with some glue sticks, the glue gun
needs some time to reheat.
Never pull the trigger with force! If you feel resistance
when pulling the trigger, wait one or two minutes, so the
glue gun can melt the glue properly.
In case the nozzle is clogged or the hot-melt is not fully
melted, glue may flow out the glue stick inlet. Remove it
while the glue gun is lukewarm (approx. 40 °C). Do not
use any sharp or pointed tools.
The cable of the glue guns TR 500, 501 and 502 can be
removed for a short period of time. This enables the user
to apply glue to places that are difficult to access.
If the glue applicator isn't used for 30 minutes or more,
unplug it to preserve the hot-melt.
For your own safety: wear protective gloves and safety
goggles when you replace nozzles.
Always unplug the glue gun before replacing a nozzle!
Use heat-resistant gloves or a thick cloth for changing a
nozzle. Do not use tools like a nipper!
Only replace nozzles when the glue applicator is warm
(instrument temperature 60 – 80 °C ) and empty.
Replacing a nozzle when the applicator is cold may
damage the equipment. Replacing the nozzle when the
applicator is too hot, causes liquid glue to flow out.
Warning: Risk of burning!
The melting range as well as the melting point of the
used glue may be taken from the technical datasheet of
the respective glue.
An overview of the current Reka nozzle range can be
found on page 6 of the operational manual.
Never fill soiled glue into the melting tank. If you observe
all advices given in the operating manual, the glue
applicator does normally not need cleaning. The glue
contained in the applicator will remelt and can be used
for gluing again.
If the applicator is used very often, we recommend
having it maintained regularly. For this, fix a date with our
service department.
* PTC-devices are subject to temperature variation
Always deposit the glue gun on the wire stand or the
respective plate destined for this purpose.
After unplugging the device, unprocessed hot-melt glue
will stay in the glue gun. The glue remaining in the
gun will remelt and can be used during next use.

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Tips for Glueing
Trouble-Shooting
List of possible fault indications and assistance in trouble-shooting.
In case of damage, send the glue applicator alongside with your mailing address to Reka, indicating type of your
applicator. Warranty expires when repairs are made by yourself.
To achieve better bonding results
►the about to be bonded materials should be clean, free of fats and oils and dry.
►cold material like metal, stone and ceramic should be pre-heated.
►hot hot-melt should at first be applied to the surface which according to your
experience builds up less adhesive strength to the hot-melt glue.
Use a silicone mat or silicone paper as work underlay.
A hot-melt destined for the respective bond can improve the result.
Reka has a variety of different 11,3mm hot-melt glue sticks and will assist you making your choice
(Tel: [phone]).

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Additional Information
Additional Nozzles
Please contact us by
Phone [phone]
Telefax [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Our mailing address is:
Reka Klebetechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstr. 6
D-76344 Eggenstein
Internet: http://www.reka-klebetechnik.de

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Environmental Protection
EU Declaration of Conformity
Never throw electric tools in the domestic waste. According to the European directive 2002/96/EC for
used electric and electronic devices and according to national regulations, used electric tools must be
collected separately and treated in an environmentally compatible way for re-use.
Reka packing material can be recycled completely.
Please take instructions for the disposal of hot-melt glues and hot-melt cartridges from the respective
safety datasheet.
Product: Hot-Melt Glue Applicator
Type: TR 500 / 501 / 502 / 505 / 101
This is to certify that the applicators above in the design marketed by us are in conformity with the following EC directives:
Until 15-01-2007:73/23/EEC, from 16-01-2007: 2006/95 EC
until 19-07-2009: 91/368 EEC, from 20-09-2009: 2004/108 EC
until 28-12-2009: 89/336 EEC, from 29-12-2009: 2006/42 EC
2002/95/EC
The following standards have been applied:
IEC CISPR14
IEC 60335
IEC 60204
IEC 61000
This declaration of conformity shall get invalid,
●if the product is modified, extended, or otherwise changed,
●and/or other components than accessories of Reka Klebetechnik are fitted,
●and if the product is not connected or used as intended
without expressed approval of Reka Klebetechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, May 23rd, 2011
Christa Armbruster
Management Purchasing and Production

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Stand 11/2012
Technical Data
* When gun is cold, power consumption is very high (temporarily up to 500 W)
** Temperature continuously adjustable from 100-205°C; hence, the gun also can work with LowTemperature glue sticks.
*** Measured on the throughput during the first minute.
Reka Klebetechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstr. 6
D-76344 Eggenstein
Phone:[phone]
Telefax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.reka-klebetechnik.de
TR 500 TR 501 TR 502 TR 505 TR 101
Power supply 230 V 230 V 230 V 230 V 230 V
Power consumption 125 W 125 W 35W*(500W) 35 W* (500W) 35 W* (500W)
Temperature control electronic electronic PTC PTC PTC
Operating temperature 100 - 205°C** ca. 195 °C ca. 195°C ca. 195 °C ca. 195 °C
Max. application. 1.650 g*** 1.650 g*** 950 g*** 950 g*** 700 g***
LED indication for power yes yes --- --- ---
LED indication for heating yes yes --- --- ---
Gluestick-Ø 11,3 ±0,2 mm 11,3 ±0,2 mm 11,3 ±0,2 mm 11,3 ±0,2 mm 11,3 ±0,2 mm
Weight 400 g 400 g 400 g 330 g 380 G
Magnetic deposit yes yes yes no no
Removeable cable yes yes yes no no
Stand for storing yes yes yes no no
Wirestand no no no yes yes