Magnum Venus Plastech PATRIOT SSB Auto - Manual (Page 10)

Patriot SSB Auto Instructions Issue 05 30/06//08 Page 10 of 43
These are marked and located on the LH side of the chassis next to the Mixer
output point. see diagram illustration at end of this manual referring to additional
connections.
Note – The 6 mm Autosprue connection at this location is no longer required
for the latest Turbo Autosprue (TAS) and should remain plugged. However
this point can be utilised by the user as an air gun pressure connection point
or to the Vacuminder.
4.4. Injection operation start and stop
Injection is carried out by setting the Pre determining counter (PDC) lower number set to
the expected volume of resin required. Each digit count represents a volume of resin
approximately equal to 38 cc. To determine exactly the volume collect 10 strokes of resin
accurately from the recirculation resin hose end and observe how much it weighs or
volume for the 10 strokes. If 10 strokes measure 380 ml (0.38 Litres) then each stroke
(numeric count on the counter will give a volume of 38cc. .
Be aware that a count of ten should only be made once the mixed resin has filled the
mixer and pipe
Once the predetermined counter has been set and the PDC counter top LH reset button
has been pressed firmly and the outlet pipes are connected to the mould simply press in
the green start injection button. The machine will now open both the head resin valve and
catalyst valve and internally provide the machine control with a confirmation signal to
start. The machine will dispense/inject the PDC volume of catalysed resin. Speed of
injection can be adjusted by the pump speed regulator. Upon reaching the PDC set count
the machine will stop automatically and the head valves and Autosprue will close safely.
4.5. Once the machines stops, the Resin gel alarm (RGA) will sound after 30 seconds (if
flush is not operated) to warn that the head needs to be flushed. Operate the Flush pull
switch for a minimum of 30 seconds. As soon as this switch is activated to flush the alarm
(if sounding) will cease but the red flashing warning will only extinguish after 30 seconds
confirming that sufficient air drying time has elapsed.
Note if the flush control is pushed in, to stop flushing sooner than 30 seconds the RGA
alarm will sound once more warning that not sufficient time has been allowed for the
recommended air dry out time. If this happens simply operate the flush pull switch once
again and only push back in to stop after 30 seconds has elapsed which is confirmed by
the RGA red flashing light ceasing and the RGA going back into sleep mode (No lights
and no alarm.)
Note if a count of resin is set greater than required it is necessary to stop the machine
manually. To stop the machine under this circumstance simply hit the E stop followed by
unlocking the E stop and pressing the blue reset button. .For security reasons the
machine systems will not allow flush if the green start button is depressed ON. Only the