Ransburg Aerobell 168 Atex Approved 13350 - Manual (Page 48)

BELL CUP CLEANINGS
Always verify that high voltage is off and that the
atomizer bell is spinning before performing any
type of bell flush cleaning cycle.
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, the solvents
used for exterior surface cleaning must have flash
points above 5°C (9°F) greater than the ambient
temperature. Since electrostatic equipment is
involved, these solvents must also be non-polar.
Solvents used for equipment flushing should have
flash points equal to or higher than those of the
coating material being sprayed.
1. The atomizer bell will normally be fully cleaned
during a bell flush cycle. Flushing should be done
before any down time or break in production. A bell
flush cycle may also be required while spraying
batch parts of the same color. Verify that high
voltage is off and that the atomizer bell is spinning
before flushing through the bell.
2. If there is any remaining paint build-up on any
areas of the bell after flushing, the bell should be
removed for hand cleaning. The bell’s leading
edge, splash plate, and serration cuts are some
examples of areas for special attention.
Bell Cup Soaking
Bell cups and splash plates can be soaked in a
heated solution for up to 2 hours in an ultrasonic
cleaner (120°F (49°C) maximum).
5. Splash plates may be soaked to loosen dried
material. Clean with a soft bristle brush. Blow
out center holes to dislodge material. Never use
any kind of pick instrument to clean these holes,
as it will damage them.
6. Soaking the bell in solvent may aid in loosening
or removing paint build-up. It is recommended
that the splash plate be removed and cleaned
separately.
7. Use a soft bristle brush dipped in solvent to
remove paint build-up from the serration cuts,
paint feed holes or slots, and external and internal
surfaces of the bell.
8. A soft, lint free rag dampened with solvent
may be used to remove any paint residue from
the external and internal surfaces of the atomizer.
9. After removing all paint build-up or residue,
rinse the bell in clean solvent and blow dry.
10. Before reinstalling the bell on the shaft, check
the mating surfaces of the thread and taper for any
paint build-up or residue. Also, check the fluid tip,
fluid tube outside diameter, and the shaft for any
further paint build-up. These surfaces should be
cleaned before installing the bell.
11. It is recommended that extra bell cups be pur-
chased. The cups can then be cleaned off-line in
an automated cup cleaner when the second set
is in production.
12. Reinstall cups to hand tighten torque .
Manual Inspection
3. Visually inspect the bell cup edge for signs of
abrasion. If the edge is worn or chipped as the
result of a collision with a part, replace the cup
immediately.
4. Remove splash plate. Inspect for wear on the
bell cup where the fluid leaves the large diameter
of the splash plate. If any undercut in this area,
the cup should be replaced. If worn, replace entire
splash plate assembly.
Aerobell 168 - Maintenance
Ransburg
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