Magnum Venus Plastech PATRIOT SSB Auto - Manual (Page 12)

Patriot SSB Auto Instructions Issue 05 30/06//08 Page 12 of 43
The catalyst inlet filter located within the catalyst bottle should be removed and cleaned in
solvent and water at least every 4 months.
The Catalyst bottle internals must remain clean. If catalyst appears to be discoloured or
any form of sediment is observed within the catalyst bottle remove and clean as
necessary and dry out before replacing with fresh catalyst and placing back into service.
Use only water through the catalyst system if cleaning is necessary. Do not use or pump
solvent based cleaners in the catalyst fluid section
6.3 Solvent Pump system. The Solvent tank requires no routine maintenance however if
dirt particles as sediment accumulate within solvent tank base remove and clean and refill
with fresh solvent.
The remaining solvent system should only be routinely maintained by weekly checks to
locate any leaks or damaged pipes which should be repaired immediately.
See separate sheet on internal part maintenance in section 12.0
6.4 Mixing head assembly. The Resin mix pressure sensor (Mould Pressure Guard -
MPG) has an internal diaphragm which should be renewed periodically. A renewal rate
after every 10,000 Kg mix usage is recommended. See sections 11.0 and 11.1
7.0 Maintenance
Important Safety Note All maintenance work on the machine must be carried out with the
air supply to the machine disconnected and due caution must be observed when opening
all fluid and pneumatic connections by using personal protection against possible
internal residue pressures.
The following sections describe seal and internal fluid section maintenance procedures
accompanied by assembly and parts drawings.
Maintenance feature for ease of access.
It is now possible to remove the entire Patriot fluid section once the air pipes and fluid
pipes have been disconnected. There are NO bolts holding this section in the machine.
Instead the unit is locked into position with an over centre lever lock.
It is a simple and rapid procedure to remove the pump and is recommended if any main
maintenance operations are to be carried out on this section.
Proceed as follows.
1. Lift catalyst and resin intake wands above fluid levels and recirculate to empty both fluid
section.
2. Remove pump guard and the resin outlet and catalyst outlet pipes. Take care to mob
up slight fluid seepage from these unions as they will still have a small residue of fluid