PAINT DISPENSING SYSTEM USER MANUAL
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1. envir cappe PAINT DISPENSING SYSTEM USER MANUAL Rev 042004 Table of Contents Package Contents Nomenclature Principle Of Operation Tank Valves The Receptor EnviroCaddie Brand Paint Filling the Caddie Pressurizing the Caddie Mixing Procedure Applying Paint The Purging Process Replacing the Vertical Action Valve Troubleshooting Page 1 gt NOA PACKAGE CONTENTS EnviroCaddie Paint Dispenser Box e EnviroCaddie Paint Delivery System 6 Charging Hose Assembly e Mixer Drive Assembly e Trigger Handle Assembly e User Manual e Instructional CD Rom Startup Kit e Argon Regulator Assembly e 6 Charging Hose e Paint Funnel 1 per color ordered e Paint Pouring Spout 1 per color ordered e Spare Parts Kit Page 2 NOMENCLATURE ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 167 200 Receptor Body Assembly 167 201 Retaining Ring See Chart Actuator 167 202 Vertical Action Valve 133 105 Vertical Valve Lower Seal 167 208 Handle Retainer 167 209 Thumbscrew n a Needle Valve COIN O A O IN Note No other serviceable parts are on the receptor assembly Factory service only recommended Page 3 Figure 1 NOMENCLATURE cont Paint Tank Figure 2 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 267 110 Bulkhead Connectors 2 267 125 Mixer Drive Assembl 3 267 102 Pressure Gauge 4 267 103 Char2. Depress the actuator Item 3 to purge the unit Close valves at tank Items 7 amp 8 Figure 2 Depress the actuator again to release remaining pressure Remove thumbscrew Item 7 and handle retainer Item 6 Remove handle by turning clockwise 1 2 turn and pulling down on handle Unscrew retaining ring Item 2 Carefully pry up vertical action valve Item 4 while being careful not to lose the lower seal Item 5 Inspect the lower seal for damage if good it can be re used Page 11 Replacing The Vertical Action Valve Place lower seal Item 5 in receptor bore Place the new vertical action valve Item 4 on receptor Replace and tighten retaining ring Item 2 Install new actuator Item 3 Replace the handle by placing the front into the receptor pressing the rear back and turning 72 turn clockwise e Replace the handle retainer Item 6 and the thumbscrew Item 7 e Open valves at tank Items 7 amp 8 Figure 2 e Depress actuator Item 3 to check purge function e Caddie is now ready to dispense paint Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Tank Valves Closed Open tank valves Caddie Will Not Needle Valve Closed Open needle valves Spray Low Argon Pressure Pressurize tank Actuator is clogged Replace actuator Spray Pattern Is Low Argon Pressure Pressurize tank Poor Actuator is clogged Replace the actuator Spray is too close to Spray 6 8 from work work Temperature below take work to wa
3. e as pointing the receptor and pressing the actuator For most paints a spray distance of 6 8 is suitable although experi ence and familiarity with the unit will result in the user developing various techniques for the different formulas Advantages of the innovative receptor design include e Paint with the receptor in any orientation even upside down Easily replace the vertical action valve Fig 1 Item 4 if it ever becomes clogged e Locking trigger handle eliminates radial movement that can block the spray pattern e Provides Argon atomization of paint allowing for more even surface coverage e Easily purged for storage by simply closing the paint valve and spraying Argon through actuator Page 9 THE PURGING PROCESS Purging the receptor is a very important part of normal day to day operation Purging cleans the paint from the upper chambers prior to storage This is similar to turning an aerosol can upside down and pressing the actuator Purging is achieved by closing the paint needle valve and press ing the actuator for 5 seconds Figure 4 below shows the result of a proper purge Nitrogen Paint Figure 4 Page 10 Replacing the Vertical Action Valve Refer to figure 1 Receptor except when otherwise noted Follow these procedures carefully to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment Removing The Vertical Action Valve Close needle valve at the receptor Item 8
4. ed air to charge the Caddie This will result in a vapor mixture inside the tank that will be highly flammable and Oxygen rich NFPA guidelines prohibit the use of compressed air in vessels with this volume capacity USE ONLY Argon for pressurization Figure 3a Figure 3b e Close both valves the top of tank Figure 2 Items 7 and 8 e Remove cover from charging valve as described above in the previous section Attach charging hose by pressing down to engage lock Fig 3a e Wait until pressure gauge indicator reaches the Full hash mark e Release charging hose lock by pulling down the snap Fig 3b e Remove charging hose and replace the dust cover e The Caddie is now full and charged Page 8 MIXING PROCEDURE When a fresh batch of paint is first poured into the Caddie it is presumed to be thoroughly mixed and ready for use If the Caddie contains paint and has been unused for at least 4 hours re mix ing is necessary Tools supplied with the Caddie to accomplish this procedure are a 5 8 Swivel 3 8 Drive Drill Adaptor e Attach the 5 8 Swivel Adaptor to the drill Place the 5 8 Socket on the Mixer Drive Fig 2 Item 2 e Turn mixer drive at approximately 300 500 RPM clockwise for about 3 minutes e Paint is now mixed and ready for use APPLYING THE PAINT The EnviroCaddie was designed to be as easy to use as the aero sol spray can but with many added features Spraying is as simpl
5. ging Valve 5 n a Receptor Holder 6 7 8 267 104 Pressure Relief Valve 267 107 _ Propellant Argon Valve 267 106 Product Paint Valve 9 267 105 Argon Flow Controller 0 267 101 Fill Cap 1 233 115 Depressurization Valve Page 4 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Tank Valves Figure 2 shows the two shut off valves mounted on the tank top The propellant valve Item 7 is used to supply Argon to the re ceptor When this valve is opened the pressurized Argon passes through the flow controller Item 9 and to the first OD Teflon supply line feeding the receptor A metered amount of Argon is used for both atomizing the paint and purging cleaning the re ceptor This process will be detailed in the next section The product valve Item 8 is used to supply paint to the recept or Opening this valve delivers paint to the second OD Teflon supply line that feeds the receptor During normal painting operation both valves Items 7 amp 8 should be in the fully open position The Receptor The receptor Figure 1 was designed to be compact versatile and trouble free A single valve is utilized to simplify operation In the closed position only Argon is dispensed when the actuator Item 3 is pressed This is the Purge position of the unit When the needle valve Item 8 is opened product is allowed to pass into the vertical action valve Item 4 and through the actuator s nozzle producing the spray pat
6. herefore important that a lid be kept on the gallon pail until it is ready to pour A re usable plastic lid with a pour spout is provided with each Caddie for this purpose Page 6 FILLING THE CADDIE If the Caddie is being used for the first time there is no pressure inside the fill cap Fig 2 Item 10 can be removed by turning it counterclockwise until free IMPORTANT If the Caddie has been in use and is under pressure open the depressurization valve Fig 2 Item 11 before attempting to remove the fill cap DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE THE COVER IF THE UNIT 15 UNDER PRESSURE e Unscrew the fill cap to open the top of the tank A remov able filter made of 100 mesh Stainless Steel rests ona rim inside the opening to prevent particles from entering the Caddie that could potentially clog the orifices e Remove the paint container cover and stir with the provided stick until thoroughly mixed e Snap the pouring spout on the paint can and pour con tents into tank e Replace the fill cap by turning it clockwise until the seal makes contact with the tank spout and tighten another turn e The Caddie is now ready to be pressurized Page 7 PRESSURIZING THE CADDIE The Caddie is easily pressurized with the enclosed charging hose Charging pressure is to be set at the regulator to 125 psig Charging the Caddie to higher pressures will result in unsatisfact ory spray pattern and finish IMPORTANT DO NOT use compress
7. rmer Pant Hean ORU 55 F area if possible 4 Caddie temperature Store Caddie in below 55 F warm area Paint is not mixed thor Mix paint as per pro oughly cedure on page 8 Low Argon Pressure Pressurize tank Argon valve not fully Open Argon valve on open tank Paint Spray Sputters Faulty vertical action Replace Valve valve Partially clogged actu Replace actuator ator 1To check for clogged actuator e Close all valves Open the tank Argon valve Figure 2 Item 7 Depress the actuator Figure 1 Item 3 Argon should be heard exiting lightly out of the actuator Page 13 EnviroCaddie LLC PO Box 803 Bridgewater MA 02324 Customer Service and Technical Support 888 867 1800 or fill out a support form at http www envirocaddie com CADDIE Rev 200906 Page 14
8. tern The EnviroCaddie System is designed specifically for use with our proprietary paint formula Page 5 ENVIROCADDIE BRAND PAINT The Sheboygan Paint Co of Sheboygan WI provides our touch up paint that is formulated specifically for the EnviroCaddie SPC is a mid size national paint company that specializes in niche market coatings for both OEM and industrial maintenance applic ations Our EnviroCaddie touch up paint is a modified super fast air dry acrylic that provides superior adhesion exterior durability rust protection and high gloss retention When sprayed by the En viroCaddie paint performance and productivity is greatly in creased while cost compared to the aerosol can is dramatically reduced Paint Preparation Like all paint applications it is important to clean the area to be painted so that it is free from all dirt oil grease and loose rust material It should also be dry to achieve good adhesion Filling the EnviroCaddie When filling the EnviroCaddie for the first time or when empty it is important to open the gallon paint can and stir the paint thoroughly with the provided paint stick so that the pigment is fully suspended and not left on the bottom of the can This is very important as the pigment provides good hid ing and in most cases one coat coverage Do not open the Cad die until this is done VERY IMPORTANT EnviroCaddie paint is a very fast air dry enamel coating and it is t
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