Ransburg Vector R Series Cascade 79523 R90 Waterborne - Manual (Page 38)

Vector R Series Cascade Applicators - Maintenance
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For efficient electrostatic operation, keep the
applicator’s exterior and low voltage cable free
of paint accumulation. This prevents the loss
of voltage to ground with a resultant reduction
in transfer efficiency. Paint accumulation in and
around the air cap nozzles will reduce atomization
quality. Clean the air cap using clean solvent and
a soft bristle brush as often as needed to ensure
good atomization.
Proceed as follows:
1. Turn OFF the control unit power.
2. Release the trigger.
3. Turn the paint flow OFF.
4. See "Applicator Repair - Disassembly Pro-
cedures" in the "Maintenance" section.
† To avoid damage to the fluid nozzle or
needle/electrode, the paint pressure MUST
be released by triggering the applicator pri-
or to removing the tip.
† The applicator barrel MUST be tilted
front down to remove the fluid nozzle. Fail-
ure to do so may allow paint to enter the
air passages, thereby reducing airflow and
damaging the applicator barrel/cascade.
Applicators may be flushed in lieu of tilting.
However, they must be either flushed or tilt-
ed down during nozzle removal!
† The control unit power MUST be off
when removing the nozzles and/or during
any applicator maintenance.
C A U T I O N
!
C A U T I O N !
† When installing or removing the fluid
nozzle, the applicator MUST be triggered.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the
electrode or fluid nozzle. Such damage
can result in fluid leaks around the sealing
area of these components.
† Using any tool other than the Ransburg
multi-purpose wrench (19749-00) to re-
move or install the fluid nozzle may cause
damage.
† NEVER wrap the applicator, associated
valves and tubing, and supporting hardware
in plastic to keep it clean. A surface charge
may build up on the plastic surface and dis-
charge to the nearest grounded object. Effi-
ciency of the applicator will also be reduced
and damage or failure of the applicator com-
ponents may occur. WRAPPING THE AP-
PLICATOR IN PLASTIC WILL VOID WAR-
RANTY. Only approved applicator covers
should be used.
W A R N I N G
!
† Any broken or damaged components
should be replaced. Any damage to the
applicator may result in UNSAFE operating
conditions.
W A R N I N G !
5. Clean the applicator and associated parts
with a soft brush and suitable solvent.
C A U T I O N !
† Metal tools and wire brushes must NEV-
ER be used. NEVER use a cleaning tool
that is harder than the plastic parts. If a de-
posit cannot be removed with the solvent
and a rag or the soft brush, soak ONLY the
part in the solvent until the deposit can be
removed! NEVER soak the applicator body
or barrel!
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