Flushing, Service – Ransburg REA III Auto Applicator 70393 User Manual
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REA III 100kV Automatic Applicator - Maintenance
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Metal tools and wire brushes must
NEVER
NEVER
NEVER
NEVER
NEVER be used. NEVER
NEVER
NEVER
NEVER
NEVER use a cleaning
tool that is harder than the plastic parts. If a
deposit cannot be removed with the solvent
and a rag or the soft brush, soak the part in
the solvent ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY until the deposit can be
removed! NEVER SOAK THE APPLI-
NEVER SOAK THE APPLI-
NEVER SOAK THE APPLI-
NEVER SOAK THE APPLI-
NEVER SOAK THE APPLI-
CATOR BODY, BARREL, OR TRANS-
CATOR BODY, BARREL, OR TRANS-
CATOR BODY, BARREL, OR TRANS-
CATOR BODY, BARREL, OR TRANS-
CATOR BODY, BARREL, OR TRANS-
FORMER!
FORMER!
FORMER!
FORMER!
FORMER!
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
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FLUSHING
FLUSHING
FLUSHING
FLUSHING
FLUSHING
PROCEDURES
PROCEDURES
PROCEDURES
PROCEDURES
PROCEDURES
1. Turn the control unit power OFF.
2. Turn the fluid/solvent supply OFF.
3. Turn the atomizing air supply OFF.
4. Activate dump air and flush with a suitable
cleaning solvent until it is clear of fluids. Air purge
the dump line.
5. De-activate dump air and activate trigger air
until the applicator fluid passage is clear.
6. Disconnect the solvent supply.
7. Activate the trigger valve until it is clear of
solvent. After the preceding steps are complete,
the applicator is ready for color change, storage,
or service.
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Do NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT allow the fluid lines to stand
empty without flushing first! This will cause
dried solvent flaking into and clogging of the
fluid lines, applicator passages, and noz-
zles.
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
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SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE
All repairs should be made on a clean, flat surface.
If a vise is used to hold parts during service or
repair, DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT clamp onto plastic parts and
always pad the vise jaws! During assembly,
ALWAYS lubricate o-rings, chevron seals, and the
threads on part Items #45, 57, 58, 43, and 49, as
indicated, with a light coat of petroleum jelly. (Teflon
o-rings do not need lubrication.)
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Do NOT USE
NOT USE
NOT USE
NOT USE
NOT USE any silicone lubrication
in this system!
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
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ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS remove the applicator from
the work site for service or repair!
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
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The following tools will be needed:
• Special wrench 20049-00
• Nozzle wrench 19749-00
• 3/32” Allen wrench
• Open end wrenches: 15/16”, 7/8”, 11/16”,
9/16”, 7/16”, 3/4”, 3/8”, and 1/4”
• Screwdriver (broad)
• Paper clip (or similar rigid wire)
• Lock-Tite, medium strength, P/N 7969-03
• Plastic or wood dowel rod, 5/16-inch diameter