VHPC-1000 Metering Pump Manual
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1. A 22 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Parts Drawings VHPC 1000 X METERING PUMP ASSEMBLY VHPC 1000 RV INT METERING PUMP INTERNATIONAL VHPC 7200 C 3J METERING PUMP ASSEMBLY PHPC 7200 B METERING PUMP PUTTY BPO PHPC 7200 M METERING PUMP PUTTY MEKP CV 2000 CHECK VALVE VHPC 1000 RK REPAIR KIT MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 23 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual NOTE USE BLUE LOCTITE THREADLOCKER WHEN ATTACHING PISTON TO SHAFT p H 0 000 0 VB VON MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH Catalyst Pump Assy For Relief Valve VHPC 1000 RV Catalyst Pump Assy W Check Valve VHPC 1000 C 3J Catalyst Pump Assy W Check Valve VHPC 1000 C UPS REV G ADDED ITEM 40 CV 2000 TO DWG 12 21 05 JEM REV Escapes d VE OO WA AND nt eae ERC FROM DRAWING 01 06 06 BT2 REV J ADDED THREADLOCKER NOTE 03 14 68 BT2 MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 24 Catalyst Pump Assy VHPC 1000 RV Catalyst Pump Assy VHPC 1000 C 3J Catalyst Pump Assy VHPC 1000 C UPS COMMON ASSY PARTS LIST ITEM PARTNO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 4101 14 1 1 OUTLET BODY 2 4102 6 1 1 CYLINDER 3 4101 7 1 1 INLET BODY 4 4102 3 1 1 PACKING NUT 5 4102 1 1 1 CLEVIS 6 4102 2 1 1 PISTON ROD 7 4102 4 1 1 UPPER GUIDE 8 4102 5 01 1 PISTON ROD PACK SPA 11 4102 7 1 1 PISTON BODY 12 7304 1 1 1 PISTON SEAL 13 4102 8 1 1 PISTON GUIDE 14 4102 9 1 1 SEAL RETAINER 15 9202 1 12. MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 7 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual 2 2 Catalyst Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP is among the more hazardous materials found in commercial channels The safe handling of the unstable reactive chemicals presents a definite challenge to the plastics industry The highly reactive property which makes MEKP valuable to the plastics industry in producing the curing reaction of polyester resins also produces the hazards which require great care and caution in its storage transportation handling processing and disposal MEKP is a single chemical Various polymeric forms may exist which are more or less hazardous with respect to each other These differences may arise not only from different molecular structures all are nevertheless called MEKP and from possible trace impurities left from the manufacture of the chemicals but may also arise by contamination of MEKP with other materials in its storage or use Even a small amount of contamination with acetone for instance may produce extremely shock sensitive and explosive compound Contamination with promoters or materials containing promoters such as lamin E sandings or with any readily oxidizing material such as brass or iron will call exothermic redox reactions which can become explosive in nature Heat applied to MEKP or heat build up from contamination reactions can cause it to reach what is called its Self Accelerati
3. ADDED CCP 1004 ROD EXTENSION 7 3 03 JEM REV B MARE IS HS 5 6 7 32 ITEM 21 WAS 51704 1 ADDED CV 2000 AND ALL OF ITS COMPONENTS REV C ITEM AS O S 011 03 09 06 BT2 REV D ITEM pA WAS 7301 9 014 03 03 11 BT2 MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 32 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual PUTTY CATALYST PUMP MEKP 7200 REPAIR KITS PARTS LIST PARTNO DESCRIPTION ITEM PARTNO DESCRIPTION VHPC 1000 RK REPAIR KIT 1 02849 16 1 SLOTTED MACHINE SCREW 2 4101 1 1 1 LOCKNUT 3 4101 14 1 1 OUTLET BODY 8 4101 31 1 PISTON ROD SPRING 9 4101 7 1 1 INLET BODY 10 4101 8 1 1 INLET TUBE FITTING 11 4102 2 1 1 PISTON ROD 12 4102 31 1 PACKING NUT 13 4102 4 1 1 UPPER GUIDE 14 4102 5 01 1 PACKING SET SPA 15 4102 61 1 CYLINDER 16 4102 7 1 1 PISTON BODY 17 4102 81 1 PISTON GUIDE 18 4102 9 1 1 SEAL RETAINER 19 50100 1 1 PRIMING KNOB 20 50210 1 2 BEARING BLOCK 21 51501 1 1 OUTLET FITTING 22 6701 24 EN 1 PUMP SEAL WARNING LABEL 23 O S 013 3 O RING 24 O S 014 2 O RING 25 7304 1 1 1 PISTON SEAL 26 9201 1 14 1 7 16 SS BALL 27 9201 1 5 1 5 32 SS BALL 29 9202 1 1 2 SPHERICAL BEARING 33 CCP 1004 1 PISTON ROD EXTENSION 34 2002 1 SPRING HOUSING 35 CV 2004 1 SPRING 36 CV 2003 1 PISTON 37 O S 011A 1 O RING 38 CV 2001 1 SEAT HOUSING OPTIONAL PARTS amp ASSEMBLIES 30 4101 7 01 31 50210 3 39 CV 2000 1 1 4 INLET BODY W BEARING BEARING BLOCK W BEARING CHECK VALVE MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 33 VHPC 10
4. VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Magnum Venus Plastech MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS and MANUFACTURING 11692 56 Court Clearwater FL 33760 Tel 727 573 2955 Fax 727 571 3636 TECHNOLOGY CENTER and MANUFACTURING 1862 Ives Ave Kent WA 98032 Tel 253 854 2660 Fax 253 854 1666 MVP Plastech UK Chilsworthy Beam Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9AT UK Tel 44 0 1822 832621 Fax 44 0 1822 833999 www mvpind com Assemblies Covered in this Manual VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Assembly VHPC 1000 C 3J Metering Pump Assembly Check Valve VHPC 1000 C UPS Metering Pump Assembly Check Valve Suction Feed VHPC 1000 RV INT Metering Pump Assembly Relief Valve International VHPC 7200 C 3J Metering Pump Assembly Slave Arm PHPC 7200 B Metering Pump Assembly Putty Units BPO PHPC 7200 M Metering Pump Assembly Putty Units MEKP Rev 05 2012 MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 38
5. 05 15 08 BT2 MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 26 Catalyst Pump Assy VHPC 1000 RV INT PARTS LIST ITEM PARTNO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 4101 14 1 1 OUTLET BODY 4102 6 1 1 CYLINDER 3 4101 7 1 1 INLET BODY 4 4102 3 1 1 PACKING NUT 5 4102 1 1 1 CLEVIS 6 4102 2 1 1 PISTON ROD 7 4102 4 1 1 UPPER GUIDE 8 4102 5 01 1 PISTON ROD PACK SPA 10 4101 8 1 1 INLET TUBE FITTING 11 4102 7 1 1 PISTON BODY 12 7304 1 1 1 PISTON SEAL 13 4102 8 1 1 PISTON GUIDE 14 4102 9 1 1 SEAL RETAINER 15 9202 1 1 1 SPHERICAL BEARING 16 5 013 3 O RING 97 O S 014 2 O RING 18 4101 3 1 1 PISTON ROD SPRING 19 9201 1 5 1 5 32 SS BALL 20 9201 1 14 1 7 16 SS BALL 21 4101 1 1 1 LOCK NUT 24 RV 1021 1 ADAPTER 25 PF HN 02 03J S8 1 OUTLET FITTING 29 4101 18 1 1 JAM NUT 35 6701 24 EN 1 WARNING DECAL 36 CV 2002 1 SPRING HOUSING 37 CV 2004 1 SPRING 38 CV 2003 1 PISTON 39 O S 011A 1 O RING 40 2001 1 SEAT HOUSING MagnumVenusPfastech Rev 05 2012 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual ASSOCIATED PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES 22 4101 7 01 1 INLET BODY ASSEMBLY 41 CV 2000 1 CHECK VALVE ASSY REPAIR KITS PART NO DESCRIPTION VHPC 1000 RK REPAIR KIT FIGURE 1 1 ug e e AL IX 2 Note Offset intake and outlet ports one flat on hex as shown in figure 1 1 cet Page 27 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual NOTE USE BLUE LOCTITE THREADLOCKER WHEN ATTACHING PISTON TO SHAFT MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH CATALY
6. 1 SPHERICAL BEARING 16 O S 013 3 O RING 17 O S 014 2 O RING 18 4101 3 1 1 PISTON ROD SPRING 19 9201 1 5 1 5 32 SS BALL 20 9201 1 14 1 7 16 SS BALL 21 4101 1 1 1 LOCK NUT 35 6701 24 EN 1 WARNING DECAL 36 CV 2002 1 SPRING HOUSING 37 CV 2004 1 SPRING 38 CV 2003 1 PISTON 39 O S 011A 1 O RING 40 CV 2001 1 SEAT HOUSING Catalyst Pump Assy VHPC 1000 RV PARTS LIST ITEM PARTNO QTY DESCRIPTION 10 4101 8 1 1 INLET TUBE FITTING 24 RV 1021 1 ADAPTER 25 02 045 55 1 FITTING 29 4101 18 1 1 JAM NUT Catalyst Pump Assy VHPC 1000 C 3J PARTS LIST ITEM PARTNO QTY DESCRIPTION 10 4101 8 1 1 INLET TUBE FITTING 23 51501 1 1 OUTLET FITTING MagnumVenusPfastech Rev 05 2012 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Catalyst Pump Assy VHPC 1000 C UPS PARTS LIST ITEM PARTNO QTY DESCRIPTION 23 51501 1 1 OUTLET FITTING 33 VHPC 1003 1 INLET FITTING 34 MS 2053 1 ELBOW ASSOCIATED PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES 22 4101 7 01 1 INLET BODY ASSEMBLY 41 CV 2000 1 CHECK VALVE ASSY REPAIR KITS PART NO DESCRIPTION VHPC 1000 RK REPAIR KIT FIGURE 1 1 Note Offset intake and outlet ports one flat on hex as shown in figure 1 1 Page 25 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual NOTE USE BLUE LOCTITE THREADLOCKER Qal e 2 47 WHEN ATTACHING PISTON SHAFT OY 4 20 MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH Catalyst Pump For Relief Valve International VHPC 1000 RV INT REV 02 23 06 BT2 REV A ADDED THREADLOCKER NOTE
7. 4101 14 1 from the Cylinder 4102 6 1 Carefully pull the Piston Rod out of Cylinder to avoid damaging the interior surface of Cylinder Inspect the Piston Rod for scratches or other damage Replace if necessary Remove the Seal Retainer 4102 9 1 from the Piston Body 4102 7 1 Remove and discard the Piston Seal 7304 1 1 and Piston Guide 4102 8 1 Remove the Piston Body 4102 7 1 from the Piston Rod 4102 2 1 WARNING Use wrench flats provided in order to avoid damaging the Piston Rod Remove and discard the 5 32 SS Ball 9201 1 5 Remove and retain the Piston Rod Spring 4101 3 1 Unscrew the Packing Nut 4102 3 1 and pull the Piston Rod 4102 2 1 out of the Outlet Body 4101 14 1 Inspect the Piston Rod for scratches or other damage and replace if necessary Insert a 1 4 dia Dowel into the bottom of the Outlet Body 4101 14 1 force the Piston Rod Packing Set 4102 5 01 and Upper Guide 4102 4 1 out through the top of the Outlet Body and discard NOTE Care must be taken not to damage the inside of the Outlet Body Unscrew the Cylinder 4102 6 1 from the Inlet Body 4101 7 1 Remove and discard the two O Rings O S 014 Inspect the Cylinder for scratches or other damage and replace if necessary Remove and discard the 7 16 SS Ball 9201 1 14 Inspect the seat inside the Inlet Body 4101 7 1 for nicks scratches or other damage and lap or replace if necessary NOTE
8. are working on Tools Required 1 1 Open End Wrench 08378 2 3 4 Open End Wrench 08474 3 5 8 Open End Wrench 08474 4 6 Adjustable Wrench 2 required 08466 5 12 Adjustable Wrench 08468 6 1 4 Wood Dowel 6 long MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 15 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Installation amp Set up It is important to check the mounting of the Metering Pump to be sure it is securely connected to the drive linkage and that it is set to the desired percentage ratio Snug tighten the Metering pump packing nut approximately 1 8 1 4 turn clockwise to prevent leakage Repeat this procedure when necessary to prevent material from leaking Do not over tighten as this will reduce the life of the packing set and may cause damage to the pump MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 16 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual GI Metering Pump Disassembly WARNING Ke Before removing Metering Pump and Surge Chamber assembly from the drive be sure to bleed the fluid pressure from the system before disconnecting any hoses or tubes System may be under pressure and could cause injury Remove the catalyst hose from the outlet fitting Remove the catalyst jug from the bracket and hold it lower than the inlet fitting allowing the catalyst to drain out of the feed tube back into the jug Now remove the catalyst feed tube When disassembling the catalyst pump always lay the component
9. under all conditions since it depends on many variables In any event the grounding means should have the lowest possible electrical resistance Grounding straps should be installed on all loose conductive objects in the spraying area This includes material containers and equipment Magnum Venus Plastech recommends grounding straps be made of AWG 18 stranded wire as a minimum and the larger wire be used where possible NFPA Bulletin No77 states that the electrical resistance of such a leakage path may be as low as 1 meg ohm 10 ohms but that resistance as high as 10 000 meg ohms will produce an adequate leakage path in some cases Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are transferred from one container to another or from one container to the equipment both containers or container and equipment shall be effectively bonded and grounded to dissipate static electricity For further information see National Fire Protection Association NFPA 77 titled Recommended Practice on Static Electrical Refer especially to section 7 7 titled Spray Application of Flammable and Combustible Materials Check with local codes and authorities for other specific standards that might apply to your application NEVER USE HARD MATERIALS SUCH AS WIRE PINS ETC TO CLEAR A PLUGGED GUN HARD MATERIALS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE DAB WITH A BRISTLE BRUSH BLOW BACKWARDS WITH AIR UNTIL CLEAR WHILE WEARING A PROTECTIVE EYE SHIELD REPEAT AS MANY TIMES AS NECES
10. 00 Metering Pump Manual MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS Catalyst Pump Check Valve CV 2000 REV 07 20 05 BT2 REV A ITEM 5 WAS 5 011 03 09 06 2 MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 34 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Assy Catalyst Pump CV 2000 COMMON ASSY PARTS LIST ITEM PARTNO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 5 013 1 O RING 2 CV 2002 1 SPRING HOUSING 3 CV 2004 1 SPRING 4 CV 2003 1 PISTON 5 O S 011A 1 O RING 6 CV 2001 1 SEAT HOUSING MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 35 VHPC M 4 FI U O ETERING C U 9 O Pen 19 U O 0 O 2 PCS Z i E D WE ji D B MNN U O RK 9201 1 5 4102 8 1 7504 1 1 4102 4 1 0 5 011 Sy 4102 5 01 ka 4101 5 1 MagnumVenusPfastech PISTON C 1000 Metering Pump Manual PUMP REPAIR KIT 5 32 SS BALL 7 16 SS BALL PISTON GUIDE PISTON SEAL UPPER GUIDE O RING PACKING SET ASSY 1 SET ROD SPRING Rev 05 2012 Page 36 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Revision Information Rev 04 2010 Updated drawings reformatted some text added revision information Rev 06 2011 Added reference to the other Metering pump assemblies Updated the parts drawing at the end of the manual Rev 05 2012 Updated the Logo MVP Address and the manual format added the Terms and Conditions section MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 37
11. 02 7 1 12 Screw the Piston Body 4102 7 1 onto the Piston Rod 4102 2 1 compressing the Piston Rod Spring 4101 3 1 onto the 5 32 SS Ball 9201 1 5 13 Install the Piston Seal 7304 1 1 onto the treaded end of the Piston Body 4102 7 1 spring side up See orientation of Piston Seal below BODY m PISTON SEAL 14 Install the Piston Guide 4102 8 1 onto the Piston Body 4102 7 1 below the Piston Seal 7304 1 1 15 Screw the Seal Retainer 4102 9 1 onto the Piston Body 4102 7 1 hand tight only 16 Hold the Piston Rod 4102 2 1 with a wrench on the wrench flats and tighten the Seal Retainer 4102 9 1 with another wrench 17 Insert the Piston Rod assembly into the Cylinder 4102 6 1 screwing the Outlet Body 4101 14 1 onto the cylinder threads NOTE Screw the Outlet body down until you feel the O Ring start to compress f Gr MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 21 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual 18 Align the Outlet Body 4101 14 1 so the outlet port is one hex flat to the left of the inlet port of the Inlet Body 4101 7 1 See Fig 4 1 19 Tighten the Lock Nut 4101 1 1 up against the Outlet Body to secure it in position The Metering Pump Assembly is Complete Fig 4 1 Offset intake and outlet ports one flat hex as shown in figure Rev 05 2012 A Gr MagnumVenusPfastech I gt w gt DAY EI Ee
12. Once disassembly is complete all parts should be cleaned and inspected for damage and replaced if necessary MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 18 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual For systems with inlet Check Valve CV 2000 installed 1 2 10 11 Remove the Check Valve CV 2000 from the Inlet Body 4101 7 1 Remove O ring O S 013 and replace with new O ring Remove the Inlet Tube Fitting from the Check Valve Remove and discard the O Ring O 5 013 replace with new O ring depending on the Inlet Fitting Remove the Seat Housing CV 2001 from the Spring Housing CV 2002 Remove and clean Spring CV 2004 and Piston CV 2003 with warm water Remove and clean O ring O S 011 with warm water replace as necessary Clean Seat Housing and Spring housing with warm water and inspect for damage Install the Spring CV 2004 into Piston then install the Piston into the Spring Housing Install a new O ring O S 011 into the Seat Housing and thread Seat Housing onto Spring Housing Install the Tube Fitting into the outlet side of the Check Valve Install the rebuilt Check Valve CV 2000 onto the Inlet Body MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 19 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Metering Pump Assembly 1 Insert the 7 16 SS Ball 9201 1 14 into the Inlet Body 4101 7 1 NOTE Care must be taken to not scratch or dent SS Ball 2 Position O Ring O S 014 onto the notched end of th
13. SARY DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS UNTIL YOU HAVE FOLLOWED THE PRECAUTIONS STATED ABOVE IF YOU AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR OR SUPERVISOR DO NOT FEEL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TRAINED OR INSTRUCTED AND THAT YOU LACK THE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE TO OPERATE OR PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON A PIECE OF MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH EQUIPMENT PLEASE CALL MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH BEFORE OPERATING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE PRECAUTIONS OR ANY SERVICE OR OPERATION PRECEDURES CALL YOUR MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH DISTRIBUTOR OR MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH NOTICE All statements information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without guaranty warranty or responsibility of any kind express or implied The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures are not required DANGER Contaminated catalyst may cause Fire or Explosion Before working on the catalyst pump or catalyst accumulator wash hands and tools thoroughly Be sure work area is free of dirt grease or resin Clean catalyst system components with clean water only DANGER Eye skin and respiration hazard The Catalyst MEKP may cause blindness skin irritation or breathing difficulty Keep hands away from face Keep food and drink away from work area WARNING Please refer to your catalyst manufacturer s safety information regarding the safe handling and storage
14. ST PUMP ASSEMBLY VHPC 7200 C 3J REV A UPDATED DWG 8 16 02 JEM REV ADDED ITEM 31 DWG 2000 12 21 025 JEM REV DELETED THE UPPER CHECK VALVE ADDED ITEM 25 01 06 06 BT2 REV ADDED THREADLOCKER NOTE 05 15 08 BT2 MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 28 CATALYST PUMP ASSY VHPC 7200 C 3J VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual EES REPAIR KITS ITEM PARTNO DESCRIPTION PARTNO DESCRIPTION 1 02849 16 1 MACHINE SCREW VHPC 1000 RK REPAIR KIT 2 50100 1 1 PRIMING KNOB 3 50210 1 1 BUSHING BLOCK 4 9202 1 1 2 SPHERICAL BEARING 6 4102 2 1 1 PISTON ROD 7 4102 3 1 1 PACKING NUT 8 4102 44 4 UPPER GUIDE 9 4102 5 01 4 PACKING SET ASSY 10 4101 14 1 1 OUTLET BODY 11 4101 1 1 1 LOCK NUT 12 O S 014 2 O RING 43 4102 6 1 1 CYLINDER 14 4101 31 1 PISTON ROD SPRING 15 9201 1 5 1 5 32 SS BALL 16 4102 7 1 1 PISTON BODY 17 7304 1 1 1 PISTON SEAL 18 4102 8 1 1 PISTON GUIDE 19 4102 91 1 SEAL RETAINER 20 9201 1 14 1 7 16 SS BALL 21 4101 7 1 1 INLET BODV 22 O S 013 3 O RING 23 4101 84 4 INLET TUBE FITTING 24 6701 24 EN 1 PUMP SEAL WARNING DECAL 25 51501 1 1 OUTLET FITTING 26 CV 2002 4 SPRING HOUSING 27 CV 2004 4 SPRING 28 CV 2003 4 PISTON 29 O S 011A 4 O RING 30 CV 2001 4 SEAT HOUSING OPTIONAL PARTS amp ASSEMBLIES ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 5 50210 3 1 ASSY BUSHING BLOCK 31 CV 2000 1 CHECK VALVE ASSY MagnumVenusPfastech Rev 05 2012 Page 29 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Ma
15. Street New York NY 10038 Local codes and authorities also have standards to be followed in the operation of your spraying equipment Your insurance carrier will be helpful in answering questions that arise in your development of safe procedures 1 2 Personal Safety Equipment Magnum Venus Plastech recommends the following Personal Safety Equipment for conducting safe operations of the Polyester Systems Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that the user consult the state and local regulations established for all Safety equipment listed 2 0 Material Safety 2 1 Hazards Associated with Laminating Operations The major hazards which should be guarded against in polyester laminating operations are those associated with 1 The flammability and explosion dangers of the catalyst normally used Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP 2 The flammability dangers of clean up solvents sometimes used Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that clean up solvents be non flammable and of resin diluents used such as styrene 3 The flammability dangers of catalyst diluents if used Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that catalyst not be diluted 4 The flammability dangers of the uncured liquid resins used 5 The combustibility dangers of the cured laminate accumulations of over spray and laminate sandings 6 The toxicity dangers of all the chemicals used in laminating operations with respect to ingestion inhalation and skin and eye hazards
16. VHPC 1000 Series Metering Pump Manual Rev 05 2012 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual f 9 MagnumVenusPlastech CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS and MANUFACTURING 11692 56 Court Clearwater FL 33760 Tel 727 573 2955 Fax 727 571 3636 TECHNOLOGY CENTER and MANUFACTURING 1862 Ives Ave Kent WA 98032 Tel 253 854 2660 Fax 253 854 1666 MVP Plastech UK Chilsworthy Beam Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9AT UK Tel 44 0 1822 832621 Fax 44 0 1822 833999 www mvpind com p QD MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 2 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Page TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF SALE 4 SAFETY amp WARNING INFORMATION 6 INTRODUCTION 15 METERING PUMP DISASSEMBLY 17 METERING PUMP ASSEMBLY 20 PARTS DRAWINGS 23 REVISION INFORMATION 37 ii MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 3 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Terms amp Conditions of Sale Customs duties import and export licenses and certificates if required and all local taxes are excluded from this offer If US state and local taxes are applicable and not included in equipment invoice such amount may be invoiced later Delivery dates or shipping schedules are approximate and based upon the most recent information available at the time of order Dates may be adjusted upon receipt of subsequent information or modification of order Seller will ship prior to the delivery date if possible but not without Buyer s co
17. catalyst system immediately and clean up the leaked catalyst at once in accordance with the catalyst manufacturer s instructions H Use only original equipment or equivalent parts from Magnum Venus Plastech in the catalyst system e hoses fitting etc because a dangerous chemical reaction may result between substituted parts and MEKP Catalyst accumulated from the purging of hoses or the measurement of fluid output deliverie should never be returned to the supplv tank such catalvst should be diluted with copious quantities of clean water and disposed of in accordance with the catalyst manufacturer s instructions The extent to which the user is successful in accomplishing these ends and any additional recommendations by the catalyst manufacturer determines largely the safety that will be present in his operation 2 3 Clean Up Solvents and Resin Diluents WARNING A hazardous situation may be present in your pressurized fluid system Hydrocarbon Solvents can cause an explosion when used with aluminum or galvanized components in a closed pressurized fluid system pump heaters filters valves spray guns tanks etc The explosion could cause serious injury death and or substantial property damage Cleaning agents coatings paints etc may contain Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents Some Magnum Venus Plastech spray equipment includes aluminum or galvanized components and will be affected by Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents A The
18. ddition it eliminates any problems from the diluents being contaminated through rust particles in drums poor quality control on the part of the diluent suppliers or any other reason If however diluents are absolutely required contact your catalyst supplier and follow his instructions explicitly Preferable the supplier should premix the catalyst to prevent possible on the job contamination while mixing WARNING If diluents are not used it should be remembered that catalyst spillage gun hose and packing leaks are potentially more hazardous since each drop contains a higher concentration of catalyst and therefore will react quicker with over spray and the leak 2 5 Cured Laminate Overspray and Laminate Sandings Accumulation A Remove all accumulations of overspray FRP sandings etc from the building as they occur If this waste is allowed to build up spillage of catalyst is more likely to start a fire in addition the fire would burn hotter and longer B Floor coverings if used should be non combustible Spilled or leaked catalyst may cause a fire if it comes in contact with an FRP product over sprayed chop or resin FRP sandings or any other material with MEKP To prevent this spillage and leakage you should 1 Maintain your Magnum Venus Plastech System Check the gun several times daily for catalyst and resin packing or valve leaks REPAIR ALL LEAKS IMMEDIATELY 2 Never leave the gun hanging over or lyi
19. e Cylinder 4102 6 1 NOTE Take care not to damage the O ring on the threads 3 Screw the notched end of the Cylinder 4102 6 1 into the Inlet Body 4101 7 1 Turn by hand until it bottoms on the Inlet Body snug tight 4 Thread the Lock Nut 4101 1 1 onto the Cylinder 4102 6 1 until it bottoms on the Cylinder shoulder 5 Install an O Ring O S 014 onto the long threaded end of the Cylinder 4102 6 1 6 Install the Packing Nut 4102 3 1 Upper Guide 4102 4 1 and Packing Set 4102 5 1 onto the Piston Rod 4102 2 1 See orientation of the Packing Set below PISTON ROD PACKING NUT of UPPER GUIDE PACKING SET 5 OUTLET BODY gel MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 20 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual 7 Carefully insert the Piston Rod 4102 2 1 through the Outlet body 4101 14 1 NOTE Care must be taken to not scratch the Piston Rod 8 Carefully press the Piston Rod Packing Set 4102 5 01 and Upper Guide 4102 4 1 into Outlet Body 4101 14 1 NOTE Care must be taken to not damage the Piston Rod Packing Set 9 Screw the Packing Nut 4102 3 1 into the Outlet Body 4102 14 1 Screw the Packing Nut until the Packing Set bottom in the Outlet Body cavity Lightly snug the Packing Nut with a wrench 10 Insert the Piston Rod Spring 4101 3 1 into the end of the Piston Rod 4102 2 1 11 Insert the 5 32 SS Ball 9201 1 5 into the Piston Body 41
20. es e The goods remain the property of the Seller until full payment is received e Sale of equipment is subject to application and issuance of proper US Government export license and regulations if applicable e Installation of equipment is responsibility of Buyer and Seller with cost responsibility and number of days provided as detailed in original customer Quotation Seller will provide installation supervision personnel within 30 days of customer request If installation is delayed by the Buyer more than six months from the date of shipment or if customer facility or material parts are not prepared for installation seller will invoice full installation costs up to 1 250 a day plus expenses for each MVP installation technician on site Seller has the option to waive this fee at its discretion e Parties shall be excused for delays caused by embargoes acts of civil or military authorities Acts of God or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the parties Notification of such delays must be made in writing within ten days of occurrence Our agreement supersedes any previous agreement and applies in full MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 5 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual G SAFETY amp WARNING INFORMATION OPERATING YOUR POLYESTER SYSTEM SAFELY 1 Introduction Any tool if used improperly be dangerous Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those using the tool In like manner safe
21. her materials or solvents such as MEKP alcohol and toluene may render the inhibitors ineffective B The use of reclaimed solvents is particularly hazardous Reclaimers may not add any inhibitors Also the possible presence of water in reclaimed solvents could feed the reaction C Anodized or other oxide coatings cannot be relied upon to prevent the explosive reaction Such coatings can be worn cracked scratched or too thin to prevent contact There is no known way to make oxide coatings or to employ aluminum alloys which will safely prevent the chemical reaction under all circumstances D Several solvent suppliers have recently begun promoting HHC solvents for use in coating systems The increasing use of HHC solvents is increasing the risk Because of their exemption from many State Implementation Plans as Volatile Organic Compounds VOC s their low flammability hazard and their not being classified as toxic or carcinoge substances HHC solvents very desirable many respects WARNING Do not use Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents in pressurized fluid systems having aluminum or galvanized wetted parts NOTE Magnum Venus Plastech is aware of NO stabilizers available to prevent Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents from reaction under all conditions with aluminum components in closed fluid system TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents are dangerous when used with aluminum components in a closed fluid
22. ions and service information MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 12 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual 3 0 Equipment Safety WARNING Magnum Venus Plastech suggests that personal safety equipment such as EYE GOGGLES GLOVES EAR PROTECTION and RESPIRATORS be worn when servicing or operating this equipment Ear protection should be worn when operating a fiberglass chopper to protect against hearing loss since noise levels can be as high as 116 dB decibels This equipment should only be operated or serviced by technically trained personnel WARNING Never place fingers hands or any body part near or directly in front of the spray gun fluid tip The force of the liquid as it exits the spray tip can cause serious injury by shooting liquid through the skin NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE GUN SPRAY TIP OR POINT THE GUN AT OR NEAR ANOTHER PERSON TREAT THE GUN AS IF IT WERE A LOADED PISTOL 3 1 Emergency Stop Procedures The following steps should be followed in order to stop the machinery in an emergency situation 1 The ball valve located where the air enters the power head of the resin pump should be moved to the OFF or closed position To do this simply rotate the lever on the ball valve 90 degrees Doing this will cause all the system air to bleed out of the system in a matter of a few seconds making the system incapable of operating NOTE Step 2is a precautionary step and should be followed whenever the above mentioned ball
23. ng Decomposition Temperature SADT Researchers have reported measuring pressure rates of rise well in excess of 100 000 psi per second when certain MEKP s reach their SADT For comparison the highest pressure rate of rise listed in NFPA Bulletin NO 68 Explosion Venting is 12 000 psi per second for an explosion of 12 acetylene and air The maximum value listed for a hydrogen explosion is 10 000 psi per second Some forms of if allowed to reach their SADT will burst even open topped container This suggests that it is not possible to design a relief valve to vent this order of magnitude of pressure rate of rise The user should be aware that any closed container be it a pressure vessel surge chamber or pressure accumulator could explode under certain conditions There is no engineering substitute for care by the user in handling organic peroxide catalysts If at any time the pressure relieve valve on top of the catalyst tank should vent the area should be evacuated at once and the fire department called The venting could be the first indication of a heat and therefore pressure build up that could eventually lead to an explosion Moreover if a catalyst tank is sufficiently full when the pressure relief valve vents some catalyst may spray out which could cause eye injury For this reason and many others anyone whose job puts them in an area where this vented spray might go should always wear full eye protection even
24. ng inside the mold A catalyst leak in this situation would certainly damage the part possibly the mold and may cause a fire 3 Inspect resin and catalyst hoses daily for wear or stress at the entry and exits of the boom sections and at the hose and fittings Replace if wear or weakness is evident or suspected 4 Arrange the hoses and fiberglass roving guides so that the fiberglass strands DO NOT rub against any of the hoses at any point If allowed to rub the hose will be cut through causing a hazardous leakage of material which could increase the danger of fire Also the material may spew onto personnel in the area 2 7 Toxicity of Chemicals A Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that you consult OSHA Sections 1910 94 1910 106 1910 107 and NFPA No 33 Chapter 14 and NFPA No 91 B Contact your chemical supplier s and determine the toxicity of the various chemicals used as well as the best methods to prevent injury irritation and danger to personnel C Also determine the best methods of first aid treatment for each chemical used in your plant Gr MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 11 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual 2 8 Treatment of Chemical Injuries Great care should be used in handling the chemicals resins catalyst and solvents used in polyester systems Such chemicals should be treated as if they hurt your skin and eyes and as if they are poison to your body For this reason Magnum Venus Plastech recommends the u
25. nsent on Advanced Equipment sales All contract dates and timelines begin upon receipt at MVP of customer purchase order signed Terms and Conditions of Sale if applicable and down payment per quotation if applicable If shipments are delayed by the Buyer or because the Buyer s account is in arrears payments shall become due on the date when the Seller is prepared to make shipment Products held by the Seller for the Buyer shall be at the risk and expense of the Buyer Damages defects or shortages must be communicated immediately to MVP Discrepancy in pricing and or quantities on invoices must be reported within 30 days of the invoice date Claims made 30 days or more following the invoice date will not be honored Permission to return items must be requested and granted in advance No credit will be given if items are returned prior to requesting and receiving permission All returns are subject to a restocking fee The standard 15 charges may be increased or decreased depending on the reason for the retum Special ordered items may not be returned Seller warrants that the mechanical operation of the goods as specified shall be free from faults in respect to materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months for parts from the date of invoice For systems 12 months from start up or if earlier 18 months from the date of the Bills of Lading The warranty does not cover general wear and tear or damage due to negligence or imprope
26. nual MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS Putty High Pressure Catalyst Pump BPO PHPC 7200 B REV 7 3 03 JEM REV A ADDED CV 2000 AND ALL OF ITS COMPONENTS REV 28 WAS 5 011 03 09 06 2 MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 30 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Putty High Pressure Catalyst Pump PHPC 7200 B PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO QTY 1 02849 16 1 4101 1 1 1 3 4101 3 1 1 4 4101 7 1 1 5 4101 8 1 1 6 4101 14 1 1 7 4102 2 1 1 8 4102 3 1 1 9 4102 4 1 1 10 4102 5 01 1 11 4102 6 1 1 12 4102 9 1 1 13 7304 1 1 1 14 9201 1 5 1 15 9201 1 14 1 16 9202 1 1 2 17 5 013 3 18 5 014 2 19 50100 1 1 20 50210 1 1 21 50410 1 1 22 51501 1 1 23 1004 1 25 CV 2002 1 26 CV 2004 1 27 CV 2003 1 28 5 011 1 29 2001 1 DESCRIPTION MACHINE SCREW LOCK NUT SPRING INLET BODY TUBE FITTING OUTLET BODY PISTON ROD PACKING NUT UPPER GUIDE PACKING SET 4 PCS CYLINDER SEAL RETAINER PISTON SEAL BALL BALL BEARING O RING O RING PRIMING KNOB BUSHING BLOCK PISTON BODY NIPPLE PISTON ROD EXTENSION SPRING HOUSING SPRING PISTON O RING SEAT HOUSING OPTIONAL PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES ITEM PART NO 24 50210 3 30 CV 2000 Magnum VenusPlastech QTY 1 1 Rev 05 2012 DESCRIPTION BUSHING BLOCK ASSY CHECK VALVE Page 31 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual 29 MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH ASSEMBLY PUTTY CATALYST PUMP MEKP PHPC 7200 M REV A PHPC 7200 M WAS 51556 1
27. of catalyst Wear appropriate safety equipment as recommended MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 14 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Introduction This manual the VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual provides information you need to perform simple maintenance and repair on your equipment Q Step by step assembly and disassembly procedures are included for each component Please read the manual carefully Follow the steps in the order given otherwise you may damage the equipment or injure yourself DANGER Always wear proper safety equipment including eye protection and gloves when performing service and repair on this equipment During Disassembly As you disassemble the equipment lay out the components on a clean surface in the correct order and direction This will help you to reassemble them This manual covers the following Metering Pump Assemblies VHP C 1000 Metering Pump Assembly VHP C 1000 C 3J Metering Pump Assembly Check Valve VHPC 1000 C UPS Metering Pump Assembly Check Valve Suction Feed VHPC 1000 RV INT Metering Pump Assembly Relief Valve International VHPC 7200 C 3J Metering Pump Assembly Slave Arm PHPC 7200 B Metering Pump Assembly Putty Units BPO PHPC 7200 M Metering Pump Assembly Putty Units MEKP Note Some parts and part numbers will be different between the different Metering Pump Assemblies it is important to have a current parts drawing for the Pump assembly you
28. operation of polyester processes is the responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equipment This manual outlines procedures to be followed in conducting polyester operations safety This system has been specifically designed for use of Polyester Resin Gel Coat and Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxides MEKP applications Other formulations or blends considered for use in this equipment is strictly prohibited without the expressed consent by Magnum Venus Plastech Inc Magnum Venus Plastech cannot eliminate every danger nor foresee every circumstance that might cause an injury during equipment operation Some risks such as the high pressure liquid stream that exits the spray tip are inherent to the nature of the machine operation and are necessary to the process in order to manufacture the end product For this reason ALL personnel involved in polyester operations should read and understand the Safety Manual It is very important for the safety of employees involved in the operation that equipment operators maintenance and supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation Each user should examine his own operation develop his own safety program and be assured that his equipment operators follow correct procedures Magnum Venus Plastech hopes that this manual is helpful to the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual be included in any such program Magnum Venus Plastech recommends this Safety Man
29. r use Seller s liability under the warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement costs and has no responsibility for reimbursing repair cost incurred by Buyer in connection with equipment without first giving written authorization for such charges Seller makes no express warranties except those set forth in this agreement and disclaims all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation implied warranties of non infringement merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Seller accepts no liability for loss of production MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 4 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual loss of profits or other direct or indirect damages In any claim by the Buyer against the Seller in respect of the goods the liability of the Seller shall be limited to the value of the goods e Many factors beyond Seller s control contribute to the success of Buyer s finished products such as raw materials used to manufacture the product Equipment is warranted to perform to specifications detailed in quotation but Seller is not liable for quality or quantity of finished products produced by Buyer e The country of origin is the United States of America Sale installation and all rights of the parties are governed by the laws of the state of Florida Venue with regard to any litigation shall be in Pinellas County Florida parties agree to waive all rights to trial by jury as to any and all disput
30. re are three key elements to the Halogenated Hydrocarbon HHC solvent hazard a The presence of HHC solvents 1 1 1 Trichloroethane and Methylene Chloride are the most common of these solvents However other HHC solvents are suspect if used either as part of paint or adhesives formulation or for clean up flushing b Aluminum or Galvanized Parts Most handling equipment contains these elements In contact with these metals HHC solvents could generate a corrosive reaction of a catalytic nature b Equipment capable of withstanding pressure When HHC solvent contact aluminum or galvanized parts inside a closed container such as a pump spray gun or fluid handling system the chemical reaction can over time result in a build up of heat and pressure which can reach explosive proportions When all three elements are present the result can be an extremely violent explosion The reaction can be sustained with very little aluminum or galvanized metal any amount of aluminum is too much MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 9 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual A The reaction is unpredictable Prior use of an HHC solvent without incident corrosion or explosion does NOT mean that such use is safe These solvents can be dangerous alone as a clean up or flushing agent or when used as a component or a coating material There is no known inhibitor that is effective under all circumstances Furthermore the mixing of HHC solvents with ot
31. s out on a clean towel in the order they are removed Never use grease or oil in the catalyst pump Clean catalyst pump parts with warm water For Systems with outlet Check Valve 4101 01 01 installed A Remove Check Valve Body 4101 15 1 from Outlet Body 4101 14 1 and remove and discard the two O Rings O S 013 B Remove the Spring Retainer 4101 17 1 and Compression Spring 4101 16 1 from the Check Valve Body 4101 15 1 and remove and discard the 7 32 SS Ball 9201 1 7 C Place the new 7 32 SS Ball 9201 1 7 down inside the Check Valve Body 4101 15 1 through the double threaded side D Install the Compression Spring 4101 16 1 into the Check Valve Body 4101 15 1 onto the top of the new 7 32 SS Ball 9201 1 7 E Screw the Spring Retainer 4101 17 1 into the inside of the Check Valve Body 4101 15 1 compressing the spring between the Retainer and the SS Ball F Place an O Ring O S 013 over the single threaded end of the Check Valve Body 4101 15 1 and screw the Check Valve into the Outlet Body 4101 14 1 G Place an O Ring O S 013 over the double threaded end of the Check Valve Body 4101 15 1 until it is in the thread relief area between the two sets of threads and against the end of the Jam Nut 4101 18 1 fi be Gr MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 17 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Metering Pump Disassembly 1 10 Loosen Lock Nut 4101 1 1 and unscrew the Outlet Body
32. se of protective clothing and eye wear in using polyester systems However users should be prepared in the event of such an injury Precautions include 1 Know precisely what chemicals you are using and obtain information from your chemical supplier on what to do in the event the chemical gets onto your skin or into the eyes or is swallowed 2 Keep this information together and easily available so that it may be used by those administering first aid or treating the injured person 3 sure the information from your chemical supplier includes instructions on how to treat any toxic effects the chemicals have WARNING Contact your doctor immediately the event of any injury and give him the information you have collected If your information includes first aid instructions administer first aid immediately while you are contacting your doctor Fast treatment of the outer skin and eyes that contact such chemicals generally includes immediate and thorough washing of the exposed skin and immediate and continuous flushing of the eyes with lots of clean water for at least 15 minutes or more These general instructions of first aid treatment however may be incorrect for some chemicals that is why you must know the chemicals and treatment before an accident occurs Treatment for swallowing a chemical frequently depends upon the nature of the chemical NOTE Refer to your System User Manual for complete and detailed operating instruct
33. system A Consult your material supplier to determine whether your solvent or coating contains Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents B Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that you contact your solvent supplier regarding the best non flammable clean up solvent with the heat toxicity for your application C If however you find it necessary to use flammable solvents they must be kept in approved electrically grounded containers D Bulk solvent should be stored in a well ventilated separate building 50 feet away from your main plant E You should allow only enough solvent for one day s use in your laminating area F SMOKING signs must be posted and observed in all areas of storage or where solvents and other flammable materials are used G Adequate ventilation as covered in OSHA Section 1910 94 and NFPA No 91 is important wherever solvents are stored or used to minimize confine and exhaust the solvent vapors H Solvents should be handled in accordance with OSHA Section 1910 106 and 1910 107 MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 10 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual 2 4 Catalyst Diluents Magnum Venus Plastech spray up and gel coat systems currently produced are designed so that catalyst diluents are not required Magnum Venus Plastech therefore recommends that diluents not be used This avoids the possible contamination which could lead to an explosion due to the handling and mixing of MEKP and diluents In a
34. ual remain on your equipment at all times for your personnel safety In addition to the manual Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that the user consult the regulations established under the Occupational Safety amp Health Act OSHA particularly the following sections 1910 94 Pertaining to Ventilation 1910 106 Pertaining to flammable liquids 1910 107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations particularly Paragraph m Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Coatings Other standards and recognized authorities to consult are the National Fire Protection Association NFPA bulletins as follows NFPA No 33 Chapter 14 Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Materials NFPA No 63 Dust Explosion Prevention NFPA No 70 National Electrical Code NFPA No 77 Static Electricity NFPA No 91 Blower and Exhaust System NFPA No 654 Plastics Industry Dust Hazards Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment recommended Fire Extinguisher code ABC rating number 4a60bc MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 6 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual Extinguishing Media Foam Carbon Dioxide Dry Chemical Water Fog Copies of the above bulletins are available at a nominal charge from 1 National Fire Protection Association 470 Atlantic Avenue Boston MA 02210 Research Report No 11 of the American Insurance Association deal with Fire Explosion and Health Hazards of Organic Peroxides It is published by American Insurance Association 85 John
35. valve is activated to the stop mode Failure to do so can damage the regulators and components on reactivating to the ON position 2 Turn all system regulators to the OFF position counter clockwise position NOTE Verify that the Catalyst relief line located on the catalyst manifold and the resin return line located on the resin filter are secured relieving catalyst and resin fluid pressure 3 Catalyst pressure in the catalyst pump can be eliminated by rotating the ball valve on the catalyst manifold 90 degrees to the open or position Note The open or on position is when the ball valve handle is parallel in line with the ball valve body The closed or off position is when the ball valve handle is perpendicular across the ball valve body 4 Resin pressure in the resin pump can be eliminated by rotating the ball valve on the resin filter 90 degrees to the open or on position Place a container under the ball valve to catch any resin that is ejected out of the valve MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 13 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual 3 2 Grounding Grounding an object means providing an adequate path for the flow of the electrical charge from the object to the ground An adequate pathis one that permits charge to flow from the object fast enough that it will not accumulate to the extent that a spark can be formed It is not possible to define exactly what will be an adequate path
36. when laminating operations are not taking place Safety in handling MEKP depends to a great extent on employee education proper safety instructions and safe use of the chemicals and equipment Workers should be thoroughly informed of the hazards that may result from improper handling of MEKP especially in regards to contamination heat friction and impact They should be thoroughly instructed regarding the proper action to be taken in the storage use and disposal of MEKP and other hazardous materials used in the laminating operation In addition users should make every effort to A Store MEKP in a cool dry place in original containers away from direct sunlight and away from other chemicals B Keep MEKP away from heat sparks and open flames C Prevent contamination of MEKP with other materials including polyester over spray and sandings polymerization accelerators and promoters brass aluminum and non stainless steels MagnumVenusPlastech Rev 05 2012 Page 8 VHPC 1000 Metering Pump Manual D Never add MEKP to anything that is hot since explosive decomposition may result E Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing Protective equipment should be worn at all times During clean up of spilled MEKP personal safety equipment gloves and eye protection must be worn Firefighting equipment should be at hand and ready F Avoid spillage which can heat up to the point of self ignition G Repair any leaks discovered in the
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