MCG SSP System Manual
Contents
1. CI 2 Turn Material Valve P N 21192 00 from Material Hose to Recirculating Hose handle in vertical position This will relieve pressure on Material Hose NOTE Pump will cycle to down stroke and stop Once the pumps are in the down position close material valve 3 Turn Main Air Supply Valve to the off position This will relieve the air pressure on the Air Motor 4 Pull and rotate Pivot knob to disengage the catalyst drive arm valve Drive arm 5 Turn Material Valve at gun clockwise to OFF position Material valve should remain in OFF position until color Material Hose is required again 6 Detach Quick Disconnect Fitting Gun end P N 20259 00 from Quick Disconnect Fitting Hose end P N 20261 00 20193 00 20195 25 153 UB is RING 1017 00 20261 00 20111 00 CJ 154 O RING 20259 00 36 WARNING 10 Tighten Lock Down Bolts securely Material Valve MUST remain in the OFF position when not in use to prevent material from leaking out of hose NOTE When not in use Material Hose should be coiled and stored in a safe out of the way location Quick Discon nect Fitting should be kept clean of dirt and overspray2. T Securely attach desired Color Material Hose to back of Spray Gun Make certain that Material Valve remains in OFF position at this time 11 Turn Air Control Valve counter clockwise from COLOR CHANGE to SPRAY position 8 Loosen lock down bolts P N 20250 00 gt 9 Slide Motor Slave Pump Assembly to desired Color Pump Fluid Section and align air motor and fluid section shafts 12 Turn Main Air Supply Valve slowly On until pump stalls The lock pin should know snap in place 37 13 Pull and rotate Pivot NOTE knob to disengage the catalyst See Spray Gun User manual for proper shut down drive arm procedures Material Pump should be stopped with Pump Shaft in UP position Shaft should be cleaned of any over spray or foreign material 14 Turn the catalyst slave pump yellow ball valve to the open position Material Pump Lube Cup should be emptied cleaned and refilled with a clean compatible lubricant 15 Hand prime the pump until a steady stream of catalyst flows back to the bottle NOTE GlasCraft recommends you contact your gel coat or 16 Close the ball valve hand stroke the pump until it developes 100 200 PSI material supplier for their
3. 22556 00 FORMULA GEL SCREW ON OPTION WITH 22356 01 CHOPPER OPTION NOTE Remove 23765 00 Chopper mounting assembly and place 7716 06C set screw in middle tapped hole USE LOCTITE MEDIUM STRENGTH TO KEEP FROM LEAKING Reason To remove extra weight and bulk from the gun for gelcoat application See 23750 00 Formula gun manual for more information 21 MCG SSP Optional Equipment Additional Color Installation Instructions 3 Mount fluid section kit as shown 1 Remove end stop plate from existing track assem bly 20244 00 End Stop CAUTION Be certain to assemble End Stop Plate P N 20244 00 to new Fluid Section Mounting Plate P N 20253 00 before completing assembly 4 Assemble additional track assembly to existing track assembly Tighten all bolts and nuts securely OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL EXISTING TRACK SYSTEM ASSEMBLY NOTE Tighten Bolts and Nuts ONLY finger tight until additional track assembly is fitted to existing track assembly MCG SSP Optional Equipment Additional Color 5 Assemble material valve and Q D Fitting onto material Hose CJ 154 O RING I 20195 25 E J 20259 00 CJ 153 SRAN J O RING 00 or 11 00 20261 00 6 Install Material Hose Recirculation Hose and Mate rial Pick Up Kit
4. 40 Limited Warranty Policy id cds 43 If You Have An Equipment Problem 244 44 For Your Reference INSIDE BACK COVER About This Manual Before operating maintaining or servicing any GlasCraft system read and understand all of the technical and safety literature provided with GlasCraft products If you do not have the prop er or related manuals and safety literature for your GlasCraft system contact your GlasCraft distributor or GlasCraft Inc In this GlasCraft technical and safety publica tion the following advisories will be provided where appropriate NOTE Is information about the procedure in progress CAUTION Is imperative information about equipment protection WARNING Is imperative information about personal safety The information in this document is intended only to indicate the components and their normal working relationship typical use Each assembly should be directed by a GlasCraft distributor or Introduction made from the GlasCraft assembly instructions provided This manual provides information for the assem bly operation maintenance and service of this GlasCraft product as used in a typical configu ration While it lists standard specifications and procedures some deviations may be found In order to provide our users with the most up to date
5. 4342 04 1596 02 21215 00 LPA 143 9104 83 I TUBING 0 20655 05 9104 53 AAC TUBING 22354 00 LPA2 GUN OPTION WITH 3WPG 10 K CHOPPER OPTION 18 MCG SSP Optional Equipment Connection Diagram 20195 25 MATERIAL HOSE Ce B 20190 00 DD CATALYST HOSE ASSY Ts E AAC TUBING 21179 00 JE SOLVENT 22351 00 INDY GEL BOLT ON OPTION 19 MCG SSP Optional Equipment Connection Diagram TOP VIEW 4341 03 14626 01 3 65 8115 03 4342 04 20185 00 oJ Z J RD ay 20190 00 CAT HOSE ASSY 20195 25 MATERIAL HOSE Lou 20182 00 22351 01 INDY GEL SCREW ON OPTION WITH 22352 00 CHOPPER OPTION 20 MCG SSP Optional Equipment Connection Diagram IOP VIEW sc pa 2 N BOS be 4626 0 20190 00 CAT HOSE 25 P 3165 25 8115 03 20185 00 x dmi 20195 25 MATERIAL HOSE 20655 05 3364 04 9104 53 3165 i AAC LIN _ E 236 8115 03 Solvent HOSE I 20187 00 6182 4342 04 20196 057 d 20655 04 21119 00 SOLVENT AIR
6. 8462 17 T 21192 00 O 21230 00 GAM 116 T 11021 24 20496 00 i 21481 00 13867 56 REVISION BB 20240 00 Fluid Section Parts List Part Number Description Qty N 12 REVISION BB GAM 268 01 Material Pick Up Kit 20395 00 DN 20394 00 Part ue 20394 00 PICK UP TUBE 20395 00 ELBOW FITTING 20397 01 MESH FILTER 20398 02 MATERIAL HOSE 20391 01 REVISION D LPA 165 Catalyst Bottle 167 21045 0 21044 01 21039 00 21040 00 x 9104 11 Part LPA 167 1 BOTTLE LPA 172 SCREEN zoo TUBEADAPTER _ 2104000 NF VOTE OH wen s ali Ls REVISION N MCG SSP Optional Equipment Spray Guns Catalyst Pump Additional Color Part Description Part Description Part Description Number p Number p Number p zoom _ FLUIDSECTIONKIT WovxceLcoarcun mea O T T 267000 I O TL Chopper Part Description Number p 22352 00 INDY GEL CHOPPER KIT 3WPG 10 K LPA2 100 CHOPPER KIT Repair Parts Kits AM 500 02 AIR MOTOR 20101 00 20240 00 FLUID SECTION 21570 00 SSP CATALYST SLAVE PUMP LPA
7. 3 Inspect Gun Valve Needle Shafts making certain they are clean and free of over spray or foreign material Clean and lubricate as required See Spray Gun User Manual Make certain all air and material valves are in their OFF position NOTE GlasCraft recommends that you contact your gel coat and or material supplier concerning material pot life dur ing extended periods of shut down The decision as to whether or not to leave material in your system should be based on information from your material suppliers as well as GlasCraft Contact glascraft technical depart ment for any questions Consult your local authorized GlasCraft distributor for more information concerning system storage 39 40 41 42 Limited Warranty Policy GLASCRAFT INC GlasCraft warrants to the original Purchaser of GlasCraft manufactured equipment and parts that all GlasCraft manufactured equipment and parts will conform to their published written specifications and be free of defects in workmanship and material for a period of one 1 year from the original date of installation GlasCraft makes no warranty to anyone other than the original Purchaser If any GlasCraft manufactured part or equipment is found to be defective in workmanship or material within the one year period from the date of installation as determined solely by GlasCraft GlasCraft in its sole discretion will either repair or replace the defective part or equipm
8. not exactly match material pressure tension and other factors will ultimately determine the rope terial that will b ired QUIS Catalyst pressure should be 50 psi of material pressure With 11 1 ratio pump GlasCraft recommends an initial start up pressure of 20 25 psi T After confirming acceptable catalyst to material pres Sure spray several test strips or panels to confirm gel time and uniform catalization Catalyst pressure 3 Dial up material pump pressure to initial start up should stay consistent and steady pressure 8 Inspect material dispense pattern 4 Prime the slave pump to proper psi depending on which gun is being used 9 Adjust material pressure to achieve desired pattern of material 5 Rotate Pivot Knob P N SSP 159 to Re engage 10 Solvent flush the gun catalyst drive arm NOTE It is important to remember that after releasing the trigger mixed catalyst and material will remain in the head of the gun Depending on the gel time of the mate NOTE There may be a small amount of air still in the material It will push itself out quickly rial in a reasonably short period of time it will be neces 6 Check and confirm the following points sary to Pull the trigger and begin spraying again OR Solvent flush the gun 35 Color Change Procedure 1 Turn Air Control Valve clockwise to COLOR CHANGE position Fn
9. sented without guaranty warranty or responsibility of any kind expressed or implied The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures are not required DISPENSING EXCELLENCE 5845 WEST 82nd STREET SUITE 102 INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA 46728 U S A PHONE 317 875 5592 FAX 317 875 5456 NOTE 5 Close bypass valve on fluid section of pump Turn Refer to specific User Manuals for detailed component clockwise to close start up and shut down instructions Before Operating the System 1 Make sure all hose connections are tight and secure 2 Make sure to remove Cap plug from bottom inlet of Material Pump before attaching material pick up hose 6 Connect main air supply to system GlasCraft re commends a minimum of 3 8 dia airline 3 Fill Lube Cup at the top of fluid section half full of suitable pump lube T Each new GlasCraft system has been fluid tested at the factory Our pump test solution is red colored DBP Di N Butyl Phthalate There may be a re sidual amount of DBP in system that should be evacuated before putting the unit into production During the initial start up to 1 gallon of material should be dispensed This is typically adequate to remove the test material If desired the fluid pump can be flushed with a suitable cleaning solution to evacuate DBP before priming with material 8 Review all servic
10. 2 3 Clean Up Solvents and Resin Diluents WARNING A hazardous situation may be present in your pressur ized fluid system Hydrocarbon Solvents can cause an explosion when used with aluminum or galvanized components in a closed pressurized fluid system pumps heaters fil ters 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 GlasCraft spray equipment includes aluminum or galvanized components and will be affected by Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents There are three key elements to the Halogenated Hydrocarbon HHC solvent hazard 1 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 2 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 3 Equipment capable of withstanding pressure When HHC solvents contact aluminum or galva nized 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
11. 9945 32C 20243 00 gt 9945 480 7486 07 1134 01 1133 14 20252 00 20251 00 8156 32 1486 01 1133 14 1134 01 19616 00 22191 00 1134 10 C 0 A A 815 480 REVISION W 00 09202 0 gt o n o o O o e N 0 892 WY9 00 0700 00 8410 277 59712 00 lt lt 22 MM 00 071 ANS n 10 85066 rj 1 I 00 S20 00 6700 ve 00 1 2c 00 2 lt lt 22 00 600 ALIUVI 801 N34088 Wut ass 10 671 955 6766 00 555 LO VELL 00 02712 246 5766 71 611 10 711 10 9891 2 972 95 18 01 711 Tu 20 006 NV o 2 ur 9 90 7511 202 88 102 691 41 00 15002 691 141 62 629 REVISION W 20300 00 MCG SSP System o o o i m o o em T gt ex c gt cU gt N lt gt A T Ev o o o i o lt gt o lt gt 3 lt gt lt gt lt gt co LO lt ES lt gt no 1 m lt gt lt gt gt
12. 190 SK NOTE See gun manual for repair kits NOTE When adding ODD number colors i e third color fifth color etc you will need one Hardware Kit and one Fluid Section Kit When adding EVEN number colors i e fourth color sixth color etc you will need only one Fluid Section Kit Material Spray Nozzles Refer to spray gun manual to order optional spray Tip s that meet your spray requirements 15 MCG SSP Optional Equipment Connection Diagrams ES o MATERIAL HOSE 20190 00 CATALYST HOSE ASSY 23590 00 A e E 20183 00 4342 04 18318 02 d N 9704 83 21215 001 ATOMIZE TUBING LI LPA 143 iai 9704 53 u 8115 03 M DE AC TUBING 3165 18199 02 20655 05 22353 00 INDY X GEL COAT 16 MCG SSP Optional Equipment Connection Diagrams 00195 25 MATERIAL HOSE 20190 00 CATALYST HOSE 8115 06 1342 04 17798 25 20185 00 fi MOS FA NNNM 20183 00 4342 04 1596 02 18318 02 21215 00 143 y O 9704 83 ATOMIZE TUBING j 20655 05 8115 03 9104 33 _ _ _ TUBING 22353 01 INDY X CHOPPER OPTION 17 MCG SSP Optional Equipment Connection Diagram 20190 00 ACV 100 CATALYST HOSE 20195 25 MATERIAL HOSE Ur
13. 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 when laminating operations are not taking place Safety 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 1 Store MEKP in a cool dry place in original containers away from direct sunlight and away from other chemicals 2 Keep MEKP away from heat sparks and open flames 3 Prevent
14. contamination of MEKP with other materials including polyester overspray and sandings polymerization accelerators and promoters brass aluminum and non stainless steels 4 Never add MEKP to anything that is hot since explosive decomposition may result 5 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 Fire fighting equipment should be at hand and ready 6 Avoid spillage which can heat up to the point of self ignition 7 Repair any leaks discovered in the catalyst system immediately and clean up the leaked catalyst at once in accordance with the catalyst manufacturer s instructions 8 Use only original equipment or equivalent parts from GlasCraft in the catalyst system i e hoses fittings etc because a dangerous chemical reaction may result between substituted parts and MEKP 9 Catalyst accumulated from the purging of hoses or the measurement of fluid output deliveries should never be returned to the supply tank such catalyst 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 recom mendations by the catalyst manufacturer determines largely the safety that will be present in his operation
15. 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 Safety The reaction is unpredictable Prior use of an HHC sol vent without incident corrosion or explosion does NOT mean that such use is safe These solvents can be dan gerous 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 other materials or solvents such as MEK alcohol and tolu ene may render the inhibitors ineffective The use of reclaimed solvents is particularly hazardous Reclaimers may not add any inhibitors Also the pos sible presence of water in reclaimed solvents could feed the reaction 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 con tact There is no known way to make oxide coatings or to employ aluminum alloys which will safely prevent the chemical reaction under all circumstances 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 flam ma
16. or filling If you have any doubt that fluid pressure is relieved call your GlasCraft distributor or GlasCraft Inc before proceeding with any disassembly Use only genuine GlasCraft replacement parts when repairing your system Substitutes may not be the proper material or may not fit the system and may cause dangerous operating conditions and the failure of other components Safety 3 3 Grounding Grounding an object means providing an adequate path for the flow of an electrical charge from the ob ject to the ground An adequate path is one that per mits 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 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 GlasCraft recommends grounding straps be made of AWG No 18 stranded wire as a minimum and that larger wire be used where possible NFPA Bulletin No 77 states that the electrical resistance of such a leakage path may be as low as 1 meg ohm 106 ohms but that resistances as high as 10 000 meg ohms will produce an ade quate leakage path in some cases Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are transferred from on
17. spillage and leakage you should 1 Maintain your GlasCraft 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 lying inside the mold A catalyst leak in this situation would certainly damage the part possible the mold and may cause a fire 28 3 Inspect resin and catalyst hoses daily for wear or stress at the entry and exits of the boom sections and at the gun 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 hoses may be cut through causing a hazardous leakage of material which could incr ease the danger of fire Also the material may spew onto personnel in the area 2 7 Toxicity of Chemicals GlasCraft recommends that you consult OSHA Sections 1910 94 1910 106 1910 107 and NFPA No 33 Chap ter 14 and NFPA No 91 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 Also determine the best methods of first aid treatment for each chemical used in your plant 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
18. DISPENSING EXCELLENCE MCG SSP Multi Color Gel Coat System Kraft DISPENSING EXCELLENCE 5845 WEST 82ND STREET INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA 46278 U S A Phone 317 875 5592 Fax 317 875 5456 Email gcisales glascraft com An ISO 9001 Approved Web www glascraft com Company lt Z lt gt aa Y Table Of Contents Introduction About ThissMantual u b oba 1 Parts amp Illustrations Standard Equipment Z M H 2 20300 00 5 drawings uuu n 3 AM 500 02 Air Motor 5 AR 10 20240 00 Fluid Section ASSy coercet enacted a tc 11 GAM 268 01 Material Pick Up Kit dn rns nnn nennen nenne nen 13 LPA 165 Catalyst Bottle a d d d d d 14 MCG SSP Optional Equipment 9 15 Safety Operating Your Polyester System Safety 1 niai caddie ea 22 Operation Before Operating The 9 32 Start Up 33 Color Change 7 36 Shutdown 38 Routine mE Px 38 nn O
19. Ex te e 5 o lt gt o e lt gt 55 o o lt gt 2 e LO lt o 8 gt i m p re p e c LO gt gt gt 2 c pe lt gt zou PES o eo gt o n gt s gt a ru o ues lt gt gt o D E La x in E o o o o o H eu o o a lt REF BE PUT ON LPA2 OR LPA3 GUNS RESIN SIDE gt gt N o e o o o gt e D PNS 20259 00 1017 00 DETAIL C x 77 7390 04 REVISION W 20300 00 MCG SSP System CASAS DANNA X ANNI 22336 00 22338 00 22337 00 F1486 05 55 176 SSP 116 16028 03 1951 32C SSP 112 1134 12 1486 08 NOTE Guard kit p n 22349 00 is used for European standards REVISION W 20300 00 MCG SSP System Parts List Part mE Part Em REVISION W 20300 00 MCG SSP System Parts List Part Description Number p REVISION W AM 500 02 Air Motor Assembly 70 lt 4700 60 4200 L 40 2400 REVISION S 10 20240 00 Fluid Section 19833 00 0 gt 13867 49 2 19832 00 21433 01 21188 00 7
20. KP and from possible trace impurities left from the manufacture of the chemicals but may also arise by contamination of the MEKP with other materials in its storage or use Even a small amount of contamination with acetone for instance may produce an extremely shock sensitive and explosive compound Contamination with promoters or materials containing promoters such as laminate sandings or with any readily oxidizable material such as brass or iron will cause 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 Accelerating 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 MEKP if allowed to reach their SADT will burst even an 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
21. P N GAM 268 01 sl Bg N i O 20195 25 20260 00 CAUTION Be certain that all fittings bolts and nuts are tightened securely before operating new Fluid Section Assembly T Follow Start Up Instruction steps 5 through 13 for initial Fluid Section priming 8 When priming process is complete new Fluid Sec tion is ready for use 23 Operating Your Polyester System Safel 1 0 Introduction Any tool if used improperly can be dangerous Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those using the tool In like manner safe operation of polyes ter processes is the responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equip ment This manual outlines procedures to be fol lowed in conducting polyester operations safely This system has been specifically designed for use of Polyester Resin Gel Coat and Methyl Ethyl Ke tone Peroxides MEKP applications Other formu lations or blends considered for use in this equip ment is strictly prohibited without the expressed consent by GlasCraft Inc GlasCraft Inc cannot eliminate every danger nor foresee every circumstance that might cause an in jury 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 nec
22. bility hazard and their not being classified as toxic or carcinogenic substances HHC solvents are very desir able in many respects WARNING Do not use Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents in pres surized fluid systems having aluminum or galvanized wetted parts NOTE GlasCraft is aware of NO stabilizers available to prevent Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents from reaction under all conditions with aluminum components in a closed fluid system TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents are dangerous when used with aluminum components in a closed fluid system supplier regarding the best non flammable clean up sol vent with the heat toxicity for your application If however you find it necessary to use flammable solvents they must be kept in approved electrically grounded containers Bulk solvent should be stored in a well ventilated sepa rate building 50 feet away from your main plant You should allow only enough solvent for one day s use in your laminating area NO SMOKING signs must be posted and observed in all areas of storage or where solvents and other flam mable materials are used Adequate ventilation as covered in OSHA Section 1910 94 and NFPA No 91 is important wherever sol vents are stored or used to minimize confine and ex haust the solvent vapors Solvents should be handled in accordance with OSHA Section 1910 106 and 1910 107 2 4 Catalyst Diluents GlasCra
23. e Catalyst Pressure Relief Line and the Resin Return Line are secured before relieving cata lyst and resin fluid pressure 3 Catalyst pressure in the Slave Pump can be eliminated by rotating the yellow valve handle on the Slave Pump 90 degrees to the ON position 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 PIS TOL 29 NOTE The ON position the valve handle is parallel in line with the valve body The OFF position the valve handle is perpendicu lar across the valve body 4 Resin pressure can be eliminated by rotating the yellow handled valve on the bottom of the fluid filter 90 degrees Place a container under the bottom of the valve to catch any resin that is ejected from the valve 3 2 General Safety Precautions The following general safety precautions should be followed when servicing or operating this equip ment to ensure operator safety When filling catalyst container protective eye equipment must be worn to protect against injuries Always maintain adequate material levels to prevent loss of prime during system operation At the first sign of a leak stop operat
24. e 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 Protec tion Association NFPA 77 titled Recommended Practice on Static Electrical Refer especially to Sec tion 7 7 titled Spray Application of Flammable and Combustible Materials Check with local codes and authorities for other specific standards that might ap ply to your application 31 Never use hard materials such as wire pins etc To clear a plugged gun Hard materials can cause per manent damage Dab with a bristle brush blow back wards with air until clear while wearing a protective eye shield Repeat as many times as necessary 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 glascraft equip ment please call glascraft inc Before operating or performing maintenance on the equipment If you have any questions regarding the above pre cautions or any service or operation procedures call your glascraft distributor or glascraft inc NOTICE All statements information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are pre
25. e manuals which contain detailed 4 Make sure the ball valves on manifold are off and operation and safety instructions regulators are dialed down to zero Turning regu lators counter clockwise will dial them down 32 9 Put pick up wand in bucket or drum of polyester 10 Inspect Catalyst bottle for debris clean if necessary Fill catalyst supply bottle Two gallons maximum amount in supply bottle 11 Inspect pick up hoses to make sure they are not bent 12 Insert recirculation hoses in material drum or bucket 2 Open main air valve at manifold Start Up nternal Mix Solvent Before initial operation of any internal mix system Ensure that the solvent flush set up is fully operational 1 Fill solvent pot with suitable flush material 33 4 Dial up 90 100 psi of pressure at solvent regulator 5 While continuing to hand prime the pump trigger gun into suitable collection container 5 Using a proper collection container open solvent flush valve at the INDy gun Ensure that you have proper sol vent flushing at the gun SOLVENT VALVE 6 Continue to hand prime the pump with trigger pulled and inspect the flow of catalyst from nozzle T Once all air is evacuated and a steady stream of catalystis observed the system is primed with catalyst 8 Release trigger and stop hand priming 9 Solvent
26. ent at GlasCraft s cost including freight charges both ways or credit or refund the purchase price for the defective equipment or part A warranty claim will be honored only when 1 GlasCraft has been informed in writing of any such defect in workmanship or material within ten 10 days after discovery by the original Purchaser 2 An official of GlasCraft has issued a return authorization number and 3 The claimed defective equipment or part has been returned to GlasCraft by the original Purchaser freight prepaid with proper return authorization number s attached to GlasCraft Inc 5845 West 82nd Street Suite 102 Indianapolis IN 46278 U S A This warranty shall not apply to any equipment or parts that have been altered or repaired by anyone other than GlasCraft or to defects or damage resulting from improper installation misuse negligence accident or use not specified by GlasCraft This warranty shall not apply to any equipment where any parts or components were replaced by any parts or components not manufactured or supplied by GlasCraft The decision by GlasCraft shall be conclusive and binding on Purchaser GlasCraft does not warrant that any equipment or parts sold to Purchaser meet or comply with any local state federal or other jurisdiction s regulations or codes GlasCraft does not warrant that any equipment or part sold to Purchaser when used individually or in concert with any other part equipment device comp
27. essary to the process in or der to manufacture the end product For this rea son 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 mainte nance and supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation Each user should examine his own operation de velop his own safety program and be assured that his equipment operators follow correct procedures GlasCraft hopes that this manual is helpful to the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual be included in any such program GlasCraft recommends this Safety Manual remain on your equipment at all times for your personnel safety In addition to the manual GlasCraft recommends that the user consult the regulations established un der 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 24 Safety particularly Paragraph m Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Coatings Other standards and recognized authorities to con sult are the National Fire Protection Association NFPA bulletins as follows NFPA No 33 Chapter 14 Organic Perox ides and Dual Component Materials NFPA No 63 Dust Explosion Prevention NFPA No 70 National Elec
28. flush gun Catalyst 1 Pull and rotate Pivot knob to disengage the catalyst drive arm 2 Turn the catalyst slave pump yellow ball valve to the open position 3 Hand prime the pump until a steady stream of catalyst flows back to the bottle 4 Close the ball valve hand stroke the pump until it developes 100 200 PSI 34 Gel Coat Confirm that you are getting a complete consistent 1 Il val and uniform mix of catalyst If red dye catalyst is being Open ball valve at material regulator used this will be easy to confirm visually While triggering the gun onto a test panel visibly inspect the fluid pressure gauge on the catalyst pump The catalyst pressure should approximately match the fluid pressure generated by the material pump Example 2 With the roller cam still unattached from slave pump With 11 1 pump dialed up to 20 psi at the regulator linkage arm slowly begin to dial up pressure at you will have 11x20 220 220 psi fluid pressure material regulator Between 5 15 psi the pump will begin to cycle The pump will continue to fill the sys While spraying the gun inspect catalyst pressure tem with material and will stall out when the polyes gauge to confirm catalyst pressure ter arrives at the gun Because of material viscosity size of nozzle length of hose and other factors the catalyst pressure may Material viscosity temperature filler load surface
29. ft spray up and gel coat systems currently pro duced are designed so that catalyst diluents are not re quired GlasCraft 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 diluent In addition it eliminates any problems from the diluent being contaminated through rust particles in drums poor quality control on the part of the diluent supplier or any other reason If however di luents are absolutely required contact your catalyst sup plier and follow his instructions explicitly Preferably the supplier should premix the catalyst to prevent possible on the job contamination while mixing Consult your material supplier to determine whether your solvent or coating contains Halogenated Hydrocar bon Solvents GlasCraft recommends that you contact your solvent 27 WARNING If diluents are not used it should be remembered that catalyst spillage gun hose and packing leaks are poten tially more hazardous since each drop contains a higher concentration of catalyst and therefore will react quicker with overspray and the like 2 5 Uncured Liquid Resin Resin should be stored in a well ventilated building at least 50 feet from your main plant In addition the stor age temperature should not exceed 75 degrees F Safety In your main plant store only enough resin for one day s productio
30. gather the following information BEFORE you pick up the telephone e wa amer corer TYPE OF MATERIAL BEING SPRAYED TYPE OF CATALYST BEING SPRAYED CATALYST PERCENTAGE Have a general equipment or operation question You can contact the GlasCraft Service Department via E Mail at service glascraft com 44 For Your Reference DATE PURCHASED DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT PHONE Manufacturers of Fiberglass Fabrication Systems with High Transfer Efficiency and Low Emissions Systems for Low or High Production and Systems to Improve Quality and Profitability INDy Series Internal Mix Non Atomized Dispense Systems featuring INDy Nozzle Wet Out Chopper amp Pressure Fed Roller Systems and Equipment APD Spartan ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING SYSTEM Micro II Maxi Il Super Maxi SPRAY POUR amp INJECT Mini III MX MX II MH MH II FIXED amp VARIABLE RATIO SYSTEMS and featuring the patented Probler Spray Pour Gun EQUIPMENT FOR POLYURETHANE FOAMS COATINGS and POLYUREAS For more information concerning any of these GlasCraft products contact your local authorized GlasCraft distributor or Eraft DISPENSING EXCELLENCE Quality and Performance GENUINE GLASCRAFT Glascrsft DISPENSING EXCELLENCE ADS S 5845 WEST 82nd STREET ADVANCED DISPENSE INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA 46278 www glascraft co
31. ions acti vate emergency stop valve back off air regula tors and open all bleed valves to remove all pressure from the gun hoses pump catalyst system and any other liquid containers Solvent Pot Pressure Relief Turn Solvent Pressure Regulator counter clock wise ccw until regulator handle stops Open Petcock valve to bleed Solvent Tank pressure completely Catalyst Injector Pressure Relief Refer to Catalyst Injector User Manual for proper pressure relief Never operate a Fiberglass System with fixed Pinch Point guards removed from system 30 Safety Do not operate Fiberglass Chopper Guns with out protective covers in place Correct packing or valve seat leaks immediately Never immerse the gun in any liquid Periodically check operation of catalyst alarms to make sure they are operation properly Frequently check condition of hoses Replace worn hoses and other parts before they fail Catalyst fluid nozzles and seals MUST be in good condition at all times to prevent internal and external leaks Inspect periodically and replace as needed or at intervals of three to four months Use catalyst nozzle seal only once to prevent possible leakage of catalyst into air passages of gun Make absolutely certain that all pressure has been relieved from the gun before disassembly from the hoses before loosening any fittings from the material or catalyst pump before disassembly from the catalyst injector before disassembly
32. m U S A GC 1392 Phone 317 875 5592 REVISION W Fax 317 875 5456 E Mail sales glascraft com
33. n NO SMOKING signs must be posted and observed in all areas where resin is stored and or used Refer to OSHA Section 1910 94 1910 106 1910 107 and consult resin suppliers for more detailed informa tion Adequate ventilation as covered in OSHA Section 1910 94 and NFPA No 91 is important wherever sol vents are stored or used to minimize confine and ex haust the solvent vapors Resin must never be stored in an area where MEKP is stored or used Open top drums should not be used due to possible contamination and possible catalyzation from overspray or spillage of MEKP into drum which could not only se verely damage the polyester spray system but might also cause the drum of resin to ignite When spraying test patterns or purging the gun always remove the test samples and waste from the building im mediately and dispose of them in accordance with your material supplier s recommendations 2 6 Cured Laminate Overspray and Laminate Sandings Accumulation Remove all accumulations of overspray FRP sandings etc from the building as they occur If this waste is al lowed to build up spillage of catalyst is more likely to start a fire In addition the fire would burn hotter and longer 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 oversprayed chop or resin FRP sandings or any other material with MEKP To prevent this
34. onent or process does not infringe on any patent rights of any third party GlasCraft only warrants that it has no specific knowledge of any such infringement GlasCraft makes no warranty as to any parts or equipment manufactured by others Purchaser shall look solely and only to the manufacturer of such parts or equipment with respect to any warranty claims GlasCraft hereby assigns to Purchaser the original manufacturer s warranties to all such equipment and parts to the full extent permitted THE AFORESAID WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IM PLIED SPECIFICALLY THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED GlasCraft shall not be liable for any loss or expense resulting from damage or accidents caused by improper use or ap plication of materials manufactured or sold by GlasCraft or its distributors or agents UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL GLASCRAFT S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PUR CHASER PAID FOR THE CLAIMED DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT OR PART UNDER NO CIRCUM STANCES SHALL GLASCRAFT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES OR FOR LOST PROFITS No action arising from or relating to any goods manufactured by or purchased from GlasCraft may be brought more than one 1 year after the cause of action accrues 43 If You Have An Equipment Problem If you have a problem that requires Distributor or GlasCraft Service Department help
35. or swallow ing a chemical frequently depends upon the nature of the chemical Safety 3 1 Emergency Stop Procedures The following steps should be followed in order to stop the machinery in an emergency situation 1 The yellow air valve located where the air enters the machine should be pushed to the OFF closed position To do this simply push on the lever protruding out the side of the valve This will also cause all the system air to bleed out of the system in a matter of a few seconds thus making the system incapable of operating NOTE Step 2 is a precautionary step and should be fol lowed whenever the emergency stop valve is acti vated to the stop mode Failure to do so will damage regulators and components when reactivating to the ON position NOTE Refer to your System User Manual for complete and detailed operating instructions and service informa tion 3 0 Equipment Safety WARNING GlasCraft suggest that personnel safety equipment such as EYE GOGGLES GLOVES EAR PROTEC TION and RESPIRATORS be worn when servicing or operating this equipment Ear protection should be worn when operating a fiberglass chopper to pro tect 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 2 Turn all system regulators to OFF counter clockwise position NOTE Verify that th
36. recommendation of a lubricant that will be suitable for use with your material 17 Turn Material Valve on back of Gun to On Material Pump should now be cycled so that shaft is position left in DOWN position during shut down period 20193 00 EN CJ 154 O RING CAUTION 20135 25 porn Failure to cycle Pump Shaft to DOWN position may CJ 153 result in over spray or leaked material to dry or harden m HE O RING on Shaft When Pump is next operated severe damage 1617 00 po be done to Upper Pump Seals 20261 00 Routine Care 18 Color Change Procedure is now complete and normal spray operations may continue NOTE GlasCraft recommends the use of Shut Down Instructions TGC FRP TOOL amp GUN CLEANER for gt cleaning of spray guns spray tips rollers brushes hoses etc as well as any general shop 1 Turn the On Off Ball Valves on the Air Manifold to clean up their Off position It is recommended that the following service be performed on a weekly basis 1 Inspect and lubricate Catalyst Slave Pump Linkage See Catalyst Slave Pump User Manual 2 Inspect Pump Shafts on Material and Catalyst Pumps making certain they are clean and free of overspray or foreign material Clean and lubricate as required 2 Pressure should be maintained on the material and catalyst hose 38
37. should be treated as if they hurt your skin and eyes and as if they are poison to your body For this reason GlasCraft recommends the use 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 Be sure the information from your chemical supplier includes instructions on how to treat any toxic effects the chemicals may have WARNING Contact a doctor immediately in the event of any in jury and give him the information you have collected If your information includes first aid instructions ad minister first aid immediately while you are contact ing the doctor Fast treatment of the outer skin and eyes that con tact such chemicals generally includes immediate and thorough washing of the exposed skin and im mediate 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 f
38. technology possible we are constantly seeking to improve products If technological change occurs after a product is on the market we will implement that technology in future pro duction and if practical make it available to cur rent users as a retrofit up date or supplement If you find some discrepancy between your unit and the available documentation contact your GlasCraft distributor to resolve the difference GlasCraft Inc reserves the right to change or modify this product as it deems necessary Careful study and continued use of this manual will provide a better understanding of the equip ment and process resulting in more efficient operation longer trouble free service and faster easier troubleshooting Standard Equipment MODEL 20300 00 MCG SSP Standard Equipment Part Number 17440 00 Grounding Clamp Assembly 1392 User Manual GAM 268 01 Material Pump Pick Up Kit LPA 147 2150 Spray Tip Description 20300 00 MCG SSP System DECAL VENTED SIDE WHEN CLOSED 8115 03 mu 1402 00 MPB 208 2 8115 03 LPA 165 4342 04 AM 500 02 8115 03 4342 04 3165 18318 02 20186 00 18199 02 P33 19 9672 12 20258 00 z 20655 04 7 9104 T TO AIR MOTOR 9704 11 SEE DETAIL E 22339 00 REVISION W 20300 00 MCG SSP System 9945 48C 20253 00 20244 00
39. ted 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 GlasCraft recommends that clean up solvents be nonflammable and of resin diluents used such as styrene 3 The flammability dangers of catalyst diluents if used GlasCraft 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 overspray 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 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 25 MEKP is not 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 ME
40. trical 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 Extinguishing Media Foam Carbon Di oxide Dry Chemical Water Fog Copies of the above bulletins are available at a nominal charge from National Fire Protection Association 470 Atlantic Avenue Boston MA 02210 Research Report No 11 of the American Insurance Association deals with Fire Explosion and Health Hazards of Organic Peroxides It is published by American Insurance Association 85 John Street New York New York 10038 Local codes and authorities also have standards to be followed in the operation of your spraying equip ment Your insurance carrier will be helpful in an swering questions that arise in your development of safe procedures 1 2 Personnel Safety Equipment GlasCraft recommends the following Personal Safety Equipment for conducting safe operations of the Polyester Systems exu HEARING HREATHING k T PROTECTION PROTECTION 1 LJ Safety GlasCraft recommends that the user consult the state and local regulations established for all Safety equip ment 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 associa
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search