Spraying Systems 63600A Owner's manual

Brand: Spraying Systems

Model: 63600A

Type: Owner's manual

Spraying Systems 63600A is a customizable manifold of nozzles for spraying a variety of liquids, including paints, greases, adhesives, and food ingredients. It operates on the principle of pneumatic atomization, where liquid is discharged from the nozzle orifice and then atomized with compressed air. The spray pattern is shaped by pattern or fan air, which impinge on the atomized spray. The 63600A manifolds are air controlled, operating in conjunction with a 3/2-way control valve.

AutoJet® 63600A

Automatic Air

Atomizing Manifold

OWNER’S MANUAL

ML-63600A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Preface ······················································································································································ 3 
1 Important ······················································································································································ 3 
2 How To Use This Manual ······························································································································ 3 
Safety ························································································································································ 3 
1 General Safety Informaon ·························································································································· 3 
2 Unpacking The System ·································································································································· 4 
63600A Manifold Overview ························································································································ 5 
1 Air Control ····················································································································································· 5 
2 Specicaons ················································································································································ 5 
Installaon ················································································································································· 6 
1 Air And Fluid Hoses ······································································································································· 6 
Operaon ·················································································································································· 7 
1 Set-Up ··························································································································································· 7 
2 Start-Up ························································································································································· 7 
3 Manifold Diagram ········································································································································· 7 
4 Diagram Spare Parts······································································································································ 8 
Maintenance ·············································································································································· 9 
Troubleshoong ······································································································································· 10 
 
 

1.1 IMPORTANT

The AutoJet® 63600A Automac Air Atomizing Manifold and all components are produced, tested, and checked at the

factory. The system can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Read this manual carefully and pay aenon to any safety

instrucons.

Operators must always follow the general safety instrucons in the working area and aim to prevent accidents.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in standard construcon without prior nocaon.

Images and diagrams in this manual may not be exact representaons of the system conguraon.

1.2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This manual is intended to be a source of informaon for the operators and technicians who may be installing,

interacng with, or servicing/maintaining Spraying Systems Co.® systems and components.

This manual contains important safety warnings, installaon instrucons, operang instrucons, troubleshoong, and

maintenance informaon.

ICONS

WARNING: The user can be seriously injured, damage their health, and/or seriously damage the sys-

tem.

CAUTION: Product, process, or environment can be damaged or be in danger if the instrucons are

not followed correctly.

ATTENTION: Supplementary informaon for the user that draws aenon to possible problems.

SECTION 1

PREFACE

SECTION 2

SAFETY

2.1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All safety related and operang instrucons should be read before the system is operated. Follow all operang in-

strucons.

SERVICING

Do not aempt to service this system unless you have been trained or authorized to conduct repairs. Only authorized

and qualied service personnel should aempt to service this system. Service by unauthorized personnel will void

any warranes.

WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure electrical power is o and that any air

and liquid pressure is bled from the system.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

This system has been designed with components that work together to provide the best system performance. When

replacement parts are required, only Spraying Systems Co.® recommended components should be used to maintain

proper system operaon, electrical and pneumac safety. The use of any unauthorized replacement parts will void

any warranes.

UNINTENDED USE

Use of Spraying Systems Co.® equipment in ways other than those described in the documentaon supplied with

the equipment may result in injury to persons or damage to property. Examples of unintended use of equipment:

• Using incompable materials

• Making unauthorized modicaons

• Removing or bypassing safety guards or interlocks

• Using incompable or damaged parts

• Using unapproved auxiliary equipment

• Operang equipment in excess of maximum rangs

REGULATIONS AND APPROVALS

Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which it is used. Any approvals obtained for

Spraying Systems Co.® equipment will be voided if instrucons for installaon, operaon, and service are not followed.

All phases of equipment installaon must comply with federal, state, and local codes.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Spraying Systems Co. strongly recommends the use of appropriate safety equipment when working in potenally

hazardous environments or with potenally hazardous chemicals. This safety equipment includes, but is not limited to,

the following:

• Protecve hat

• Safety glasses or face shield

• Chemical-resistant safety gloves and apron

• Long sleeve shirt and long pants

Users of this product should never place themselves in the path of the resulng spray. Users should consult and follow

the recommendaons of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of any chemical or uid sprayed using this system.

PRESSURIZED SYSTEMS

It is important to recognize proper safety precauons when using a pressurized spray system. When dealing with

pressure applicaons, the system pressure should never exceed the lowest rated component. Always know the system

and all component capabilies, maximum pressures, and ow rates.

WARNING: Fluids under pressure can penetrate skin and cause severe injury.

ATTENTION: Always remember to carefully read the chemical manufacturer's labels and SDS and

follow all direcons.

WARNING OF SHOCK HAZARD

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the cover on electrical control panel. For service contact

Spraying Systems Co.® at 1-866-321-2250.

WARNING: Plug panels into a GFCI outlet.

WARNING: To prevent injury, avoid contact with potenally hot parts. Components can cause severe

burns. Do not aim the spray at any person or part of the body. Do not place any part of your body in

the spray paern.

2.2 UNPACKING THE SYSTEM

The system components come carefully packaged to protect them from damage. Use cauon when opening the crate.

The crate will contain all parts needed to install the unit. Parts of the unit may be wrapped in bubble wrap. Remove all

of the packaging material wrapping the system. Once unpacked and removed the from the crate, the system is ready

for installaon and connecon.

CAUTION: The packaging may contain exposed cables, hoses, or other components. Always exercise

cauon when opening boxes to avoid accidental damage or slicing of various components.

The 63600A Series of automac air atomizing manifolds is a system of customizable manifolds of nozzles for spraying a

multude of liquid materials, including paints and lacquers, greases, release agents, corrosion prevenves, adhesives,

and ceramic glazes. A complete nozzle assembly consists of a uid nozzle and air cap installed into a body which is per-

manently axed to a manifold weldment.

Addionally, the 63600A manifolds are specically designed to also spray a wide variety of food ingredients, such as

oils, syrups, slurries, chocolate, and peanut buer. The 63600A manifolds operate on the principle of pneumac atomi-

zaon (also commonly referred to as 2-uid atomizaon), where liquid is discharged from the nozzle orice and then

atomized with compressed air, nitrogen, steam, or other pressurized gas. The spray paern is then further shaped by

paern or fan air, which impinge on the atomized spray. The 63600A manifolds of automac nozzles are air controlled,

operang in conjuncon with a 3/2-way control valve.

The 63600A manifolds are provided with an integrated hot water jacket for uid temperature control. The manifolds

contain only food grade materials of construcon and are type 316 stainless for corrosion resistance. The manifolds are

provided equipped with either Type J or Type VMA air atomizing set-ups. Manifolds may be eld converted from one

nozzle system to the other.

Manifolds can alternavely be constructed in a radial (“deadhead”) or recirculang arrangement. The liquid volume is

ulmately controlled by the nozzle orice size and supply pressure, however the nozzles are supplied with an adjusng

knob for individual control. The adjusng knob throles the orice from fully open to completely closed.

3.1 AIR CONTROL

The 63600A manifolds are available with or without integrated air control. When equipped, the nozzle will shut-o the

atomizing and fan air when closed. Actuaon of the control valve directs air into the cylinder chamber of the nozzle so

as to open, in sequence, the atomizing and fan air, followed immediately by the liquid. Upon closing the control valve,

this process is then reversed: the cylinder air will discharge, and the piston spring will shut-o the liquid, followed im-

mediately by the atomizing and fan air.

For nozzles without integrated air control, an external control valve must be provided by the user for shung o the

atomizing and fan air supply. It is suggested by Spraying Systems Co. that a short ancipaon and following ming be

applied to the air supplies relave to the nozzle control valve in order to ensure complete atomizaon of the liquid.

Simultaneous actuaon may result in dripping or sping at the beginning or end of the spray cycle.

The manifolds have independent fan and atomizing air supply feeds, and these air pressures must be controlled via ex-

ternal regulators. For J-Style nozzles, the fan air supply is unused.

3.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Model Idencaon:

Model No. 63600A-JAU Manifold with Type J spray set-ups

63600A-VMAU Manifold with Type VMA spray set-ups

Maximum Liquid Temperature 180°F (82°C)

Maximum Liquid Pressure 100 psi (7 bar)

Maximum Fan and Atomizing Air Pressure 80 psi (5.5 bar)

Minimum Cylinder Air Pressure for Operaon 30 psi (2 bar)

Maximum Cylinder Air Pressure 100 psi (7 bar)

Manifold inlets are provided standard with NPT threads. BSPT threaded blocks are available on request. When so pro-

vided, all references to NPT threads in these instrucons may be substuted for the equivalent BSPT thread.

SECTION 3

63600A MANIFOLD OVERVIEW

Securely aach the manifold to equipment framing or other structure that will bear the weight of the manifold. Be

sure to account for the added weight of the uid to be sprayed and the jacket water (if used).

4.1 AIR AND FLUID HOSES

Use only ltered, non-lubricated air for atomizing (“AIR”) and fan (“FAN”) air supplies. These connecon ports are 1/2”

NPT(f). Cylinder (“CYL”) air may be lubricated or non-lubricated. It is recommended the cylinder air supply be regulat-

ed separately from the atomizing air supply. The cylinder port is 1/8” NPT(f). For best performance, the control valve

for the cylinder air should be ed as closely as possible to the manifold inlet. Longer distances will result in slower

nozzle response. When using a Type J set-up, install a 1/2" NPT plug into the FAN connecon port.

For fan and atomizing air supply, minimum 5/8” OD (16mm) tubing is recommended. 1/4” OD (6mm) tubing is recom-

mended for the cylinder air supply. Measure air supply pressure as close to the manifold block as possible for most

accurate reading of nozzle pressure.

When so constructed, the liquid supply is designed to recirculate through the manifold. Either side may be used as

supply or return. For deadhead operaon, install a 1” sanitary cap onto the liquid return port.

CAUTION: The manifold must be grounded to dissipate any electrostac charges which may be creat-

ed by air or uid ows. This can be achieved through the mounng of the manifold or through the

use of conducve piping/hoses. Electrical bond from the manifold to ground should have a re-

sistance of less than 106 Ohms.

SECTION 4

INSTALLATION

LIQUID

AIR

FAN

CYL

SEPARATE FAN AND ATOMIZING AIR STANDARD NOZZLE HOOK-UP

5.1 SET-UP

1. Check that the cylinder end cap is properly ghtened.

2. Loosen the adjusng screw such that approximately a ¼” gap is present between the end cap and the knob.

3. Loosen the retaining ring slightly and align the air cap to the desired orientaon. Tighten the retaining ring by

hand. Do not use a wrench or other tools to ghten the retaining ring. Damage to the air cap and retaining ring

may occur.

5.2 START-UP

Always turn o air and liquid supply and relieve pressure when not in use. Flush clean if nozzle will be idle for a pro-

longed period of me.

Opmal spray height is 6” to 8” (15 – 20 cm) from surface. Nozzle should be posioned perpendicular to target.

1. Regulate the fan and atomizing air and liquid pressure to zero.

2. Actuate nozzle and increase the liquid pressure unl uid ows from the nozzle. If target owrate is desired, ad-

just liquid regulator and/or adjusng knob unl ow reaches target applicaon rate. Once set, actuate nozzle

closed.

3. Set atomizing air pressure to approximately 20 psi (1.4 bar) and acvate nozzle. Inspect spray paern and adjust

atomizing air pressure to desired drop size. If the spray is too ne, decrease air pressure. If the spray is too coarse,

increase air pressure.

4. Slowly turn up fan air pressure unl desired paern is achieved.

5.3 MANIFOLD DIAGRAM

SECTION 5

OPERATION

5.4 DIAGRAM SPARE PARTS

WARNING: Shut-o air and liquid supply and relieve all pressure before performing any maintenance.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Remove air cap and clean. If any holes are clogged, clear out with a so-bristle brush or toothpick. Never use metal

wire or picks to clean any nozzle orice.

Check that the uid nozzle is clean and free of any damage or debris. Build-up of material or damage to the uid nib

can distort the spray paern.

REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Remove the retaining ring and air cap from the gun.

Unscrew the adjusng knob and remove the liquid spring. The uid nozzle can now safely be removed. NOTE: Always

remove spring pressure from uid nozzle before removing. Unscrewing the nozzle under load can damage the uid

nozzle and/or needle, leading to dripping or leaking when the gun is shut-o. Remove the needle, and unscrew the end

cap to remove the main spring.

CAUTION: The needle may be sharp and can puncture skin. Always handle shut-o needles with care.

Inspect the needle bushing and replace if necessary by unclipping it from the side.

Thread the adjusng screw into the back of the piston and pull to remove from gun body. Inspect the lip seals and re-

place if necessary. Note the orientaon of the seals: the “U” of the larger lip seal should face towards the nozzle, while

the smaller seal should face towards the back of the gun.

The air valve plungers can now be removed from the sides of the piston. It is advisable to replace the air plunger o-

rings whenever the gun is disassembled. Remove the seal cartridge with a 9/16 (14mm) deep-well socket. The seal car-

tridge cannot be serviced, so if worn, replace enrely. Tighten the new cartridge between 10 to 12 -lbs (13.5 to 16

Nm). Apply a thin layer of o-ring lubricant or petroleum jelly to the air plunger o-rings and the piston seals. Align air

valve plungers with their respecve holes and push the plunger assembly into place. Wipe away any excess lubricant

from the gun body.

Apply a thin coang of an-seize lubricant to the threads of the air module and replace the air spring and end cap. The

end cap need only be hand-ghtened. Ensure the needle bushing is properly installed on needle. Apply a thin layer of

lubricant to the needle and install needle through the end cap, piston, and seal cartridge. Replace the liquid spring and

adjusng screw.

SECTION 6

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Shut-o liquid supply and relieve all pressure before performing any maintenance.

Condion Possible Cause Correcon

Normal Paern Correct operang condions. No correcons.

Swollen Center Liquid ow too high. Reduce liquid pressure.

Liquid ow exceeds air cap limits. Decrease liquid ow.

Atomizing air pressure too high. Decrease.

Fan air pressure too low. Increase.

Heavy Edges Liquid ow too low. Increase liquid pressure.

Atomizing air pressure too low. Increase.

Fan air pressure too high. Decrease.

Heavy Top or Boom One horn hole plugged. Clean. Clear with toothpick.

Dirt or debris on uid p. Clean.

Debris lodged inside air cap. Remove air cap and clean.

Heavy Le or Right Horn holes plugged or obstructed. Clean. Clear with toothpick.

Obstrucon on uid p. Clean.

Air cap and/or p seat dirty. Clean.

Dirt or debris on needle p. Remove nozzle and clean.

Spuering Spray Loose or damaged uid nozzle. Tighten or replace.

Obstrucon in uid passage. Remove nozzle and clean.

Liquid supply insucient. Check liquid level.

Check supply line.

Gun will not open No or low cylinder air pressure. Check supply or increase.

Adjusng knob set to close. Open adjusng knob.

Gun has seized. Check seal cartridge and replace if

necessary.

Lubricate plunger assembly.

Gun will not shut-o Cylinder air not relieving. Check control valve.

Worn/ damaged needle/uid p. Replace.

Broken main spring. Replace.

Leaking at weep hole Loose seal cartridge. Tighten.

Worn packing seal. Replace seal cartridge.

SECTION 7

TROUBLESHOOTING

Under copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole, or in part, without prior wrien per-

mission from Spraying Systems Co®. This revision supersedes all previous revisions. Every eort has been made to en-

sure that the informaon in this manual is accurate at the me of prinng.

However, Spraying Systems Co. assumes no liability for errors or omissions and reserves the right to make changes

without noce to any products described herein to improve reliability, funcon, or design. Other company and prod-

uct names may be trademarks of their respecve companies.

Warranty is one (1) year on non-wear parts from ship date. Wear items are covered for manufacturing defect only for

a period of one (1) year. Wear items include, but may not be limited to, Liquid pump and Liquid regulator. Seller war-

rants that its products will conform to and perform in accordance with the products’ specicaons.

Seller warrants that the products do not infringe upon any copyright, patent, or trademark.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, THOSE CONCERNING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

ML-63600A Rev. 2 8/2022

Spraying Systems 63600A Owner's manual

Spraying Systems 63600A Owner's manual

Spraying Systems 63600A Owner's manual

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