SAMES KREMLIN Inogun M User manual

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User manual
SAMES KREMLIN SAS - 13, Chemin de Malacher - 38240 MEYLAN - FRANCE
Tel. [phone] - www.sames-kremlin.com
Inogun M

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communication of its contents are forbidden without express written authorisation from
SAMES KREMLIN.
The descriptions and characteristics mentioned in this document are subject to change without
prior notice.
© SAMES KREMLIN 2020
WARNING : SAMES KREMLIN SAS is registered with the Ministry of Labour as a training
institution.
Throughout the year, our company offers training courses in the operation and
maintenance of your equipment.
A catalogue is available on request. Choose from a wide range of courses to
acquire the skills or knowledge that is required to match your production
requirements and objectives.
Our training courses can be delivered at your site or in the training centre at our
Meylan head office.
Training department:
Tel. [phone]
E-mail: formation-clie[email protected]
SAMES KREMLIN SAS operating manuals are written in French and translated into English, German, Spanish, Italian
and Portuguese.
The French version is deemed the official text and SAMES KREMLIN will not be liable for the translations into other
languages.

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Inogun M
1. Health and safety instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
1.1. Configuration of the certified equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2. Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3. Precautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4. Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5. Regulatory tests to be carried out on the equipment . . . . .
according to standard EN 50050-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.6. Important recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.6.1. Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.6.2. O-ring seals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.6.3. Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.7. Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
3. Characteristics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
3.1. Dimensions (mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2. General characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3. Air compressed quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
4.1. Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5. Gun description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
5.1. Functions available from the gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6. Startup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
6.1. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
7.1. Summary table of maintenance operations . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.2. Preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.2.1. Procedure A1: Spray gun cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.2.2. Procedure A2: Electrode support.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.3. Corrective maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.3.1. Procedure B1: Replacement of fixing hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.3.2. Procedure B2: Replacement of trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.3.3. Procedure C1: Assembly / Disassembly barrel / handle . . . 25
7.3.4. Procedure C2: Replacement of HVU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.3.5. Procedure C3: Replacement of air connector o-rings . . . . . 28
7.3.6. Procedure D1: Powder duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.3.7. Procedure D2: Replacement of low voltage cable . . . . . . . 30
7.3.8. Procedure D3: Replacement of control box . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8. Troubleshootings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34

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9. Spare parts list- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35
9.1. Inogun M spray gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.2. Barrel assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.3. Handle assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.4. Electrode supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.4.1. Flat spray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.4.2. Optional: Extended flat spray nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.4.3. Round spray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.4.4. Option, Extended round spray nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9.5. Additional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
10. Revision index History - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 44

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1. Health and safety instructions
This manual contains links to the following operating instructions:
•see RT Nr 7145 for the Inobox control module.
•see RT Nr 7134 for the Inocontroller control module.
1.1. Configuration of the certified equipment
All of these operating manuals define the configuration of the certified equipment.
1.2. Marking
The "Inogun M" gun is classified as type "A-P" according to EN50050-2.
Marking of the gun:
The X sign behind the EU type examination certificate number indicates that:
•this equipment is subject to a special condition of use concerning the ambient tempera-
ture of use which must be between 0°C and 40°C.
DES07377
4
INOGUN M
INOGUN M
Inogun M
Laser engraving indicating
the reference number of
the gun as well as its serial
number

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* ATEX Inogun M configurations
Inogun M spray gun - P/N 910030034 High Voltage Unit - P/N 910024679 Electrode support - P/N 910027640 Low voltage cable 6 m- P/N 910029134 Inogun M spray gun - P/N 910030034-12 High Voltage Unit - P/N 910024679 Electrode support - P/N 910027640 Low voltage cable 12 m- P/N 910029182 Inogun M spray gun - P/N 910030034-18 High Voltage Unit - P/N 910024679 Electrode support - P/N 910027640 Low voltage cable 18 m- P/N 910029982
P/N Inogun M
(*)
Inobox
P/N 910029983
P/N 910029984
P/N 910030576
Inocontroller
P/N 910028596
X 910030034
XX
X 910030034-12 XX
X 910030034-18 XX

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1.3. Precautions for Use
This document contains information that all operators should be aware of and understand
before using the spray gun. This information highlights situations that could result in serious dam-
age and indicates the precautions that should be taken to avoid them.
WARNING : Before any use of the projector, check that all operators:
• have previously be trained by the compagny SAMES KREMLIN,or by their distributors
registered by them for this purpose.
• have read and understood the user manual and all rules for installation and operation, as
laid out below.
It is the responsibility of the operators’ workshop manager to ensure these two points and it is
also his responsibility to make sure that all operators have read and understood the user
manuals for any peripheral electrical equipment present in the powdering area.
1.4. Warnings
CAUTION:
It is imperative that anyone wearing a pacemaker does not use the equipment and does not
enter the projection area.
High voltage can cause the pacemaker to malfunction.
WARNING : This equipment is intended for spraying powder paint only.
WARNING : Safety may be jeopardized if this equipment is not operated, disassembled and
reassembled in compliance with the instructions given in this manual and in any
European Standard or national safety regulations in force.
WARNING : Equipment performance is only guaranteed if original spare parts distributed by
SAMES KREMLIN are used.
WARNING : To guarantee an optimal assembly, spare parts must be stored in a temperature
close to their temperature of use. Should the opposite occur, a sufficient waiting
time must be observed before the installation, so that all the elements are assem-
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WARNING :
This equipment must only be used in powdering locations according to standard EN 50050-2
and EN 16985. The equipment has to be used only within ventilated in order to reduce risks for
the health of the operators, fire or explosion. The efficiency of the extraction ventilation system
has to be daily checked.
Within explosive atmospheres produced by the spraying process, only appropriate explosion-
proof electrical equipment has to be used.
1 The operator must wear shoes according to standard EN ISO 20344 and the insulation
resistance measured must not exceed 100 MΩ.
2 The protective clothes, including gloves, must conform to standard EN 1149-5 and the
insulation resistance measured must not exceed 100 MΩ.
3 Using individual protection equipment will limit the risks of contact and/or inhalation of
toxic product, gas, vapours, fog or dusts that can be produced while using the equip-
ment. The user has to follow the coating product manufacturer’s recommendations.
4 Contact or inhalation of the products used with this equipment may be dangerous for
personnel (see: safety data sheets for the products used). The pressure coating material
or compressed air must not be directed at people or animals.
5The parts to be painted must have a resistance to earth less than or equal to 1 MW
(measurement voltage of at least 500V or 1000V) (§6.2.2.4 in Standard EN 50050-2). This
must be checked regularly.
6 All conductive structures such as floors, powder spray station walls, ceilings, barriers, bar-
riers, parts to be painted, powder dispensing tank placed in or near the work area and
the ground terminal of the electro-pneumatic control module must be electrically
connected to the grounding system for protecting the power supply.
7 The floor on which the operator works must be dissipative (bare concrete floor or metal
grating). Never cover the floor with an insulating covering. In potentially explosive loca-
tions, floor assemblies must be dissipative in accordance with EN 61340-4-1.
8 Switch off the power supply to the Inobox before connecting the "Inogun M" gun.Before
disconnecting the gun, cut off the power supply to the Inobox (otherwise a malfunction
may occur).
9 IIt is essential to properly ventilate the spray booths to avoid any powder output and to
ensure a powder concentration below the lower explosive limit (LEL). The associated
equipment must be placed outside the hazardous areas and its commissioning must be
controlled by the operation of the cabin suction fan.
10 Never point the gun at a person or animal.
11 Powder spraying must be carried out in front of a ventilated station provided for this
purpose. The activation of the Inobox must be controlled by the operation of the venti-
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12 The ambient operating temperature must be between 0 and 40°C.
13 The electrostatic powder spraying equipment must be maintained regularly in accor-
dance with the indications and instructions given by SAMES KREMLIN.
Repairs must be carried out in strict accordance with these instructions.
14 The electrostatic powder spraying equipment should only be operated if it is in perfect
condition. Damaged equipment must be removed from service immediately and repai-
red.
15
Before cleaning the projectors or doing any other work in the spray area, the power supply
to the high-voltage generator must be disconnected, protected against restarting and the
HV circuit protected. (projector) discharged to ground.
Cleaning must be carried out in mechanically ventilated areas.
16 Inside the booth it is forbidden to use naked flames, glowing objects or devices likely to
produce sparks.
It is also forbidden to store flammable products, or recipients that have contained them,
in the vicinity of the booth.
The surrounding area must be kept clear and clean.
17 In the explosive zone, it is forbidden to use non-certified electrical or non-electrical
equipment such as electrical extension cords, multi-sockets, switches, etc.
A warning sign in a language understood by the operator, summarising the safety rules
described above, must be prominently displayed in the vicinity of the powder spray station.
1.5. Regulatory tests to be carried out on the equipment according to standard EN 50050-2
The tests must be carried out on the spraying equipment. The tests must be carried out by com-
petent personnel and include the tests described below (see § 6.2.3 table 1 in standard EN
50050-2).
(*) Intervals depend on operating and local conditions.
Type of test Requirements
Grounding measures Weekly
Forced ventilation interlock and manual elec-
trostatic spraying equipment Annual
Checking manual electrostatic spraying equip-
ment for damage Weekly

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1.6. Important recommendations
1.6.1. Ventilation
Do not start the powder application with the Inogun M spray gun until the spray booth ventila-
tion system is switched on. If the ventilation is switched off, toxic substances or dust may remain
in the spray booth and cause a risk of fire, poisoning or irritation.
1.6.2. O-ring seals
Use the seals recommended in this manual.
1.6.3. Ambient temperature
The spray gun is designed to normally operate at an ambient temperature comprised between
0°C and + 40°C.
The storage temperature must never exceed +60°C.

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1.7. Guarantee
Under the guarantee, which applies only to the buyer, SAMES KREMLIN agrees to repair
operating faults resulting from a design fault, materials or manufacture, under the conditions
set out below.
The guarantee claim must define the exact nature of the fault concerned, in writing.
The SAMES KREMLIN guarantee only covers equipment that has been serviced and
cleaned according to standard procedures and our own instructions, that has been fitted with
parts approved by SAMES KREMLIN or that has not been modified by the customer.
More precisely, the guarantee does not cover damage resulting from:
• the customer's negligence or inattention,
• incorrect use,
• failure to follow procedures,
• use of a control system not designed by SAMES KREMLIN or a SAMES KREMLIN con-
trol system modified by a third party without written permission from an authorized
SAMES KREMLIN technical agent,
• accidents such as: collision with external objects, or similar events,
• flooding, earthquake, fire or similar events,
• use of seals not complying with SAMES KREMLIN recommendations,
• pollution of air circuits by fluids or substances other than air.
The SAMES KREMLIN gun type Inogun M is covered by a warranty (refer to the general sales
conditions for its application).
The guarantee does not apply to wearing parts such as electrode supports, deflectors, powder
tube, seals, etc...
The guarantee will take effect from the date of the first start-up or of the provisional accept-
ance report.
Under no circumstances, either in the context of this guarantee or in other contexts, will
SAMES KREMLIN be held responsible for physical injury or intangible damage, damage to
brand image and loss of production resulting directly from its products.

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2. Introduction
The "Inogun M" gun is a manual gun designed to project powder. It is associated with an
"Inobox" or "Inocontroller" control module which controls both the high voltage and the pow-
der flow rate of the gun connected to it. These two inseparable elements constitute a manual
powder coating equipment.This new gun integrates a dual control by the + and - keys located
on the rear keyboard
• Powder flow when simultaneously pressing the trigger and the keyboard.
•The current or change of the program according to the selection on the Inobox module
(see RT Nr 7145) when pressing the keyboard.
Item Description
1Flat spray deflector
2Nozzle nut
3Barrel
4Fastening hook
5Control box
6Handle
7Powder fitting
8Low voltage cable
9Trigger
DES07476
DES07477
5
9
1
4
7
8
2
3
6

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Synoptic of an installation with Inogun M and Inobox
Synoptic of an installation with Inogun M and Inocontroller
Inogun MPowder suctionAir supply
Fluidisation
Supply
Vibrator Power
Inogun MModule of
network communication
PLC + 24VDC LPS
Air supply Powder suction

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3. Characteristics
3.1. Dimensions (mm)
mm inches
A271 10.67
B339 13.35
C50 1.97
0
DES07478
A
B
C

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3.2. General characteristics
3.3. Air compressed quality
Characteristics of compressed air supply according to the standard NF ISO 8573-1:
*: Values are given for a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) at an atmospheric pressure of 1 013 mbar
WARNING : Non-compliance with these characteristics may result in incorrect operation of
the“Inocontroller” or “Inobox”control modules.
WARNING : A 5 μm filter must be installed upstream of the compressed air supply of the
Inocontroller or Inobox control modules. This filter is sized according to the size of the installa-
tion.
SAMES KREMLIN recommends using a filter of the type indicated in the section (see § 9.5
page 43). In the event of damage to the equipment due to the use of polluted air, the warranty
may not be applied.
Inogun M spray gun
Ambient temperature during operations 0° to 40°C
Maximum operating altitude 2000 m
Weight of the gun (without cable and hose) 549 g
Maximum output voltage 100 kV (0 kV, -10 kV)
Max. output current 110 µA (+ or - 10 µA)
High voltage unit capacity 60 pF
Supply pressure 7 bar +/- 1 bar
Maximum powder flow rate 24 kg/h
Maximum relative humidity of 80% for tempera-
tures up to 31°C, and linear decrease to 50% rela-
tive humidity at 40°C.
maximum 80% non-condensing
Storage / Transport
Storage duration Max. 2 years
Minimum/maximum storage temperature -10°C + 45°C
Humidity 95% non-condensing
Min. pressure 750 mBar
Exposure to UV radiation Stored away from light
Exposure to ionizing radiation Not admitted
Maximum dew point at 6 bar (87 psi) Class 4 i.e + 3°C (37°F)
Maximum particle-size of solid pollutants Class 3 i.e 5 µm
Maximum oil concentration Class 1 i.e 0,01 mg/m03*
Maximum concentration of solid pollutants Class 3 i.e 5 mg/m03*

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4. Operation
The Inogun M projector is connected to the Inobox or Inocontroller control module.
This module provides the low-voltage and high-frequency power supply necessary for the ope-
ration of the integrated high-voltage unit and the air distribution and regulation.
4.1. Electrical connections
Pin
10-pin
connector
Inoboxside
Pin
3-pin
connector
Inogun M side
Pin
5-pin
connector
Inogun M side
1 HVU 1-Primary 1 HVU 1-Primary
2 Trigger 1Trigger
3 HVU 2-Primary 2 HVU 2-Primary
4AnodeLED 2AnodeLED
5Ground 4Ground
6+Button 3+Button
7 I HVU return 3 I HVU return
8-Button 5-Button
910kΩ resistor
10
HVU 1-Primary
+ Button
HVU 2-Primary
- Button
Ground
Anode Led
I HVU return
Trigger
1
2
6
5
4
7
3
9
8
10
10 - pin male connector
M16
1
2
3
1
3
2
4
5
Yellow
Red
White
Grey
Green
Black
Brown
5- pin female
connector
3- pin female
connector
Blue
Yellow
Red
White
Grey
Green
Black
Brown
Blue
360° shielding connection
through the ferrule of
the M16 connector
HVU
Control Box
DES07803
The 2 screws will be
connected by a screw
in the base plate.
Shield to be soldered on lug

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5. Gun description
The function of the manual gun is to spray electrically charged powder by means of a high vol-
tage unit integrated in the gun which delivers up to 100 kV and 110 µA.
By pulling the gun trigger, the power supply and electrical charging of the powder is triggered.
5.1. Functions available from the gun
use the and keys to adjust :
• Powder flow when simultaneously pressing the trigger and the keyboard.
• The current or change of the program according to the selection on the Inobox module
(see RT Nr 7145) when pressing the keyboard.

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6. Startup
6.1. Tools
Additional tools and accessories required:
The tools listed below should be available for product installation and maintenance operations.
• Flat screwdriver (0.6x3.5).
• 2- Pozidriv screwdriver.
• Torque wrench.
• Open-end wrench (15 mm).
• Multigrip pliers.
6.2. Installation
The Inogun M gun is installed either on the different types of cart (vibrating table, tank or
penetrant testing) or on a manual station of a booth (see corresponding operating manuals).
P/N Description Qty Unit of
sale
240000301 Seal extractor tool 1 1
P/N Description Qty Unit of
sale
H1GMIN017
White Vaseline (100 ml) 11
H1GSYN037 Dielectric grease for high voltage unit (100 ml) 1 1

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7. Maintenance
WARNING : Switch off the power supply to the control module before connecting the spray gun.
Before disconnecting the spray gun, switch off, disconnect the power supply to the Inocontroller
or Inobox (otherwise, a malfunction may occur).
WARNING : Never throw or intentionally drop the gun. Dropping the gun could damage the
high-voltage unit. After a fall, it is recommended to check the operation of the gun out of the
area before re-use and its condition.
7.1. Summary table of maintenance operations
The dirt and wear of the Inogun M spray gun caused by the passage of powder depends on
the nature of the powder and the operating conditions.
Therefore, the frequency of the interview indicated in the procedures below is only indicative.
As the SAMES KREMLIN equipment is used, the user must create his own maintenance pro-
gram.
Procedure Detail Preven-
tive
Correc-
tive
Dura-
tion Frequency
A
A1 Cleaning of spray gun exterior X2mn8Hours
A2 Cleaning of electrode support
and deflector X2mn8Hours
B
Spray gun maintenance
B1 Replacement of fixing hook X 2 mn -
B2 Replacement of trigger X5mn -
C
Barrel maintenance
C1 Assembly / Disassembly barrel /
handle X5 mm -
C2 Replacement of HVU X5 mm -
C3 Replacement of air connector
o-rings X5 mm -
D
Handle maintenance
D1 Powder duct X2mn -
D2 Replacement of low voltage
cable X5mn -
D3 Replacement of control box X5mn -

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7.2. Preventive maintenance
These maintenance operations can be performed online. Before any intervention, refer to the
health and safety instructions (see § 1.4 page 7).
7.2.1. Procedure A1: Spray gun cleaning
WARNING : All cleaning operations should only be carried out with compressed air expanded
to a maximum pressure of 2.5 bar, a cloth or possibly a brush.
Never use water or solvents to clean the equipment.
WARNING : Always wear safety glasses.
Work in a well-ventilated area when using solvents.
• Clean the spray gun with compressed air every 8 hours.