Nordson Rhino® SD3/XD3 Single-Post Unloaders Owner's manual

Brand: Nordson

Model: Rhino® SD3/XD3 Single-Post Unloaders

Type: Owner's manual

Rhino SD3/XD3

Single-Post Unloaders

Customer Product Manual

Part 1610310−02

Issued 6/18

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Table of Contents

Safety 1-1..................................................

Introduction 1-1.............................................

Qualified Personnel 1-1......................................

Intended Use 1-1...........................................

Regulations and Approvals 1-1...............................

Personal Safety 1-2.........................................

High-Pressure Fluids 1-2..................................

Fire Safety 1-3.............................................

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Hazards 1-4..............

Action in the Event of a Malfunction 1-4........................

Disposal 1-4...............................................

Safety Labels 1-5...........................................

Overview 2-1...............................................

Introduction 2-1.............................................

Unloader Components 2-1....................................

Pneumatic Control Module 2-3................................

Control Module Symbols and Icons 2-5......................

Control Module Components 2-6............................

Pump 2-8..................................................

Theory of Operation 2-9...................................

Air Motor 2-9...........................................

Hydraulic Section 2-10...................................

Bleed Valve 2-12...........................................

Follower Module 2-13.........................................

Options 2-15.................................................

Container Level Light Tower 2-15.............................

Container Hold-Down 2-16..................................

Material Output Gauge 2-17.................................

Specifications 2-18...........................................

Dimensions and Weight 2-18................................

Connections 2-18..........................................

Consumable Items 2-19.......................................

Adhesives, Sealants, and Lubricants 2-19.....................

Solvent Chamber Fluid 2-19.................................

Installation 3-1.............................................

Installation Procedure 3-1....................................

Unpack the Unloader 3-2...................................

Install the Unloader 3-2....................................

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Operation 4-1..............................................

First-Time Startup 4-1........................................

Container Change Procedure 4-5..............................

Pump Operation 4-7.........................................

Basic Operation 4-7.......................................

Pneumatic Controls 4-7....................................

Air Motor Supply 4-7......................................

Elevator and Blow-Off Air Supply 4-8........................

Maintenance 4-9............................................

Troubleshooting 5-1........................................

Repair 6-1.................................................

Reference Documentation 6-1................................

Parts 7-1...................................................

Introduction 7-1.............................................

Reference Documentation 7-1................................

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Change Record

Revision Date Change

01 6/18 Released.

02 6/18 Internal record change.

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Section 1

Safety

Introduction

Read and follow these safety instructions. Task- and equipment-specific

warnings, cautions, and instructions are included in equipment

documentation where appropriate.

Make sure all equipment documentation, including these instructions, is

accessible to persons operating or servicing equipment.

Qualified Personnel

Equipment owners are responsible for making sure that Nordson equipment

is installed, operated, and serviced by qualified personnel. Qualified

personnel are those employees or contractors who are trained to safely

perform their assigned tasks. They are familiar with all relevant safety rules

and regulations and are physically capable of performing their assigned

tasks.

Intended Use

Use of Nordson equipment in ways other than those described in the

documentation supplied with the equipment may result in injury to persons

or damage to property.

Some examples of unintended use of equipment include

Susing incompatible materials

Smaking unauthorized modifications

Sremoving or bypassing safety guards or interlocks

Susing incompatible or damaged parts

Susing unapproved auxiliary equipment

Soperating equipment in excess of maximum ratings

Regulations and Approvals

Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which

it is used. Any approvals obtained for Nordson equipment will be voided if

instructions for installation, operation, and service are not followed.

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Personal Safety

To prevent injury, follow these instructions.

SDo not operate or service equipment unless you are qualified.

SDo not operate equipment unless safety guards, doors, or covers are

intact and automatic interlocks are operating properly. Do not bypass or

disarm any safety devices.

SKeep clear of moving equipment. Before adjusting or servicing moving

equipment, shut off the power supply and wait until the equipment

comes to a complete stop. Lock out power and secure the equipment to

prevent unexpected movement.

SRelieve (bleed off) hydraulic and pneumatic pressure before adjusting or

servicing pressurized systems or components. Disconnect, lock out,

and tag switches before servicing electrical equipment.

SWhile operating manual spray guns, make sure you are grounded.

Wear electrically conductive gloves or a grounding strap connected to

the gun handle or other true earth ground. Do not wear or carry metallic

objects such as jewelry or tools.

SIf you receive even a slight electrical shock, shut down all electrical or

electrostatic equipment immediately. Do not restart the equipment until

the problem has been identified and corrected.

SObtain and read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials used.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe handling and use of

materials, and use recommended personal protection devices.

SMake sure the spray area is adequately ventilated.

STo prevent injury, be aware of less-obvious dangers in the workplace

that often cannot be completely eliminated, such as hot surfaces, sharp

edges, energized electrical circuits, and moving parts that cannot be

enclosed or otherwise guarded for practical reasons.

High-Pressure Fluids

High-pressure fluids, unless they are safely contained, are extremely

hazardous. Always relieve fluid pressure before adjusting or servicing high

pressure equipment. A jet of high-pressure fluid can cut like a knife and

cause serious bodily injury, amputation, or death. Fluids penetrating the

skin can also cause toxic poisoning.

If you suffer a fluid injection injury, seek medical care immediately. If

possible, provide a copy of the SDS for the injected fluid to the health care

provider.

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The National Spray Equipment Manufacturers Association has created a

wallet card that you should carry when you are operating high-pressure

spray equipment. These cards are supplied with your equipment. The

following is the text of this card:

WARNING: Any injury caused by high pressure liquid can be serious. If

you are injured or even suspect an injury:

SGo to an emergency room immediately.

STell the doctor that you suspect an injection injury.

SShow him this card

STell him what kind of material you were spraying

MEDICAL ALERT—AIRLESS SPRAY WOUNDS: NOTE TO PHYSICIAN

Injection in the skin is a serious traumatic injury. It is important to treat the

injury surgically as soon as possible. Do not delay treatment to research

toxicity. Toxicity is a concern with some exotic coatings injected directly into

the bloodstream.

Consultation with a plastic surgeon or a reconstructive hand surgeon may

be advisable.

The seriousness of the wound depends on where the injury is on the body,

whether the substance hit something on its way in and deflected causing

more damage, and many other variables including skin microflora residing

in the paint or gun which are blasted into the wound. If the injected paint

contains acrylic latex and titanium dioxide that damage the tissue’s

resistance to infection, bacterial growth will flourish. The treatment that

doctors recommend for an injection injury to the hand includes immediate

decompression of the closed vascular compartments of the hand to release

the underlying tissue distended by the injected paint, judicious wound

debridement, and immediate antibiotic treatment.

Fire Safety

To avoid a fire or explosion, follow these instructions.

SGround all conductive equipment. Use only grounded air and fluid

hoses. Check equipment and workpiece grounding devices regularly.

Resistance to ground must not exceed one megohm.

SShut down all equipment immediately if you notice static sparking or

arcing. Do not restart the equipment until the cause has been identified

and corrected.

SDo not smoke, weld, grind, or use open flames where flammable

materials are being used or stored.

SDo not heat materials to temperatures above those recommended by

the manufacturer. Make sure heat monitoring and limiting devices are

working properly.

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Fire Safety (contd)

SProvide adequate ventilation to prevent dangerous concentrations of

volatile particles or vapors. Refer to local codes or your material SDS

for guidance.

SDo not disconnect live electrical circuits when working with flammable

materials. Shut off power at a disconnect switch first to prevent

sparking.

SKnow where emergency stop buttons, shutoff valves, and fire

extinguishers are located. If a fire starts in a spray booth, immediately

shut off the spray system and exhaust fans.

SShut off electrostatic power and ground the charging system before

adjusting, cleaning, or repairing electrostatic equipment.

SClean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to the instructions

in your equipment documentation.

SUse only replacement parts that are designed for use with original

equipment. Contact your Nordson representative for parts information

and advice.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Hazards

Do not use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents in a pressurized system that

contains aluminum components. Under pressure, these solvents can react

with aluminum and explode, causing injury, death, or property damage.

Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents contain one or more of the following

elements:

Element Symbol Prefix

Fluorine F “Fluoro-”

Chlorine Cl “Chloro-”

Bromine Br “Bromo-”

Iodine I “Iodo-”

Check your material SDS or contact your material supplier for more

information. If you must use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents, contact

your Nordson representative for information about compatible Nordson

components.

Action in the Event of a Malfunction

If a system or any equipment in a system malfunctions, shut off the system

immediately and perform the following steps:

SDisconnect and lock out system electrical power. Close hydraulic and

pneumatic shutoff valves and relieve pressures.

SIdentify the reason for the malfunction and correct it before restarting the

system.

Disposal

Dispose of equipment and materials used in operation and servicing

according to local codes.

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Safety Labels

Refer to Table 1-1 for the text of the safety labels and see Figure 1-1 for the

location of the safety labels.

The safety label is provided to help operate and maintain equipment safely.

Table 1-1 Safety Labels

Item Description

WARNING: The following information is important to the health and safety of employees.

Failure to follow the messages in this safety notice can result in personal injury, including

death, or damage to the equipment or property.

SAllow only personnel with appropriate training and experience to operate or service

the equipment. The use of untrained or inexperienced personnel to operate or service

the equipment can result in injury, including death, to themselves or others, and

damage to the equipment.

SDO NOT place any body part or portion of the body between the drum and the air

manifold, or between the crossbar and the platen/follower plate.

STo safely operate and maintain this equipment, refer to the Safety, Operation, and

Maintenance sections in the applicable product manual. Manuals are available at

www.emanuals.nordson.com.

SIt is very important to remember that when the ram is in the Neutral position, it is not

mechanically locked. Air pressure remains in the ram cylinders. Small air leaks in the

circuit could cause the ram to move. Use support blocks to prevent the ram from

moving when necessary.

SAvoid servicing this equipment from the rear. If service from the rear is unavoidable,

lock out all electric and pneumatic power sources.

2. WARNING: Lock out all electrical and pneumatic power sources. DO NOT place hands or

body between the platen/drum and crossbar.

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Safety

Label

Figure 1-1 Safety Label Location

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Section 2

Overview

Introduction

This document covers all components of the Rhinor SD3/XD3 Single-Post

Unloader. Refer to the following sections for detailed information.

Unloader Components

Refer to Table 2-1 and see Figure 2-1.

Table 2-1 Unloader Components

Item Description

1Container Level Light Tower: Indicates when the container is low or empty. The low

indicator is customer adjustable.

Pneumatic Control Module: Contains the air pressure regulators and gauges for the

pump air motor and the elevator control valve for the operation of the unloader. The

module also contains all of the pneumatic valves for the operation of the unloader and the

5-micron filter for the control signal air supply.

3Material Outlet Port: The material outlet port of the pump. See the Specifications section

for port connection size.

4Pail Locators: Designed for positioning the material container below the follower plate.

Blow-Off Check Valve: Opened with line pressure air to remove the follower from the

material container during material changes. Air is supplied to the check valve from the

control module when the blow-off valve is actuated, and only when the elevator control is

in the Ram Up position.

6Pump: Air-powered, dual-acting, positive-displacement pump consisting of an air motor

and a hydraulic section.

Solvent Chamber: Surrounds the pump plunger and contains fluid that lubricates the

plunger and packing gland seals. The fluid keeps the material from hardening on the

plunger and minimizes wear on the packing gland seals.

Bleed Valve: Designed for use as a bleed port at the highest point of the pump hydraulic

section. The port is used to bleed air from the pump section during initial startup and

container changes.

Bleed Port: Relieves the air pressure between the follower plate and the material

container during container changes. When the bleeder stem is removed, air and material

exits through the bleed port on the follower plate.

Follower Plate Module: Contains an elastomer seal(s) that creates a sealed

compartment when lowered into a material container. The downward movement of the

follower plate forces material into the hydraulic section of the pump.

11 Base Plate: The base of the unloader; must be secured to the floor.

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Unloader Components(contd)

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Figure 2-1 Single-Post Unloader

1. Light tower

2. Pneumatic control module

3. Material outlet port

4. Pail locator

5. Blow-off check valve

6. Pump

7. Solvent cup

8. Bleed valve

9. Bleed port

10. Follower plate

11. Base plate

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Pneumatic Control Module

See Figures 2-2 and 2-3.

The control module provides the pneumatic operating functions for Rhino

SD3/XD3 single-post unloaders and mounts to the side of the unloaders.

The control module is configured for automatic shutdown (ASD) or

automatic crossover (ACO) of the air motor. For the ACO configuration, the

module will shut off the air motor of the A-unit when it reaches the empty

position, and start up the air motor of the B-unit. The control module will

shut off the air motor when the piston of the cylinder assembly (6) actuates

the magnetic sensor (5) on the frame assembly. The magnetic sensor is

mounted to a bracket (8) that is secured to the cylinder assembly tie rod (4)

by a set screw (7). This position of the sensor bracket can be adjusted to

correspond to the position of the follower in the material container at the

empty condition. This will allow the control to shut down the pump when the

material container is empty, preventing a pump runaway condition.

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Control Module

Unloader

Figure 2-2 Pneumatic Control Module

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Figure 2-3 Frame Piston Sensor Assembly

1. Elbow

2. Pneumatic supply

3. Pneumatic signal

4. Cylinder tie rod

5. Magnetic sensor

6. Cylinder assembly

7. Set screw

8. Sensor bracket

9. Muffler

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Control Module Symbols and Icons

See Figure 2-4.

Elevator Icon

Pressure Measurement

Symbol

Pneumatic

Reset Symbol

Material Container

Blow-Off Icon

Air Motor Icon

Pressure Control

Symbol

Up Icon Down Icon

Push Button

Off Icon

Push Button

On Icon

Figure 2-4 Control Module Symbols and Icons

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Control Module Components

Refer to Table 2-2 and see Figure 2-5 for a description of the control module

components.

Table 2-2 Control Module Components

Item Description

1Air Motor Regulator: Controls the air to the pump.

2Control Module Lockout Valve: Allows the control module to be locked out of receiving

input air pressure for service of the unloader.

3Elevator Air Regulator: Controls the air to the elevator cylinder.

Material Container Blow-Off Valve: Activates the flow of the air to the blow-off check

valve located on the follower plate, forcing air beneath the bottom of the follower plate and

into the container. The pressure forces the follower out of the container.

5Air Motor Lockout Valve: Allows the air motor to be locked out of receiving air pressure

from the control module for service.

6Air Motor Pressure Gauge: Displays the pressure to the air motor.

7Pneumatic Reset Valve: Resets the control module’s signal valves when pressed.

8Elevator Air Pressure Gauge: Displays the pressure to the elevator cylinder.

Elevator Control Valve: Initiates ram movement.

 Ram Up position raises the elevator and the follower plate.

 Ram Down position lowers the elevator and follower plate assembly into the material

container.

 Neutral position stops elevator movement. Neutral is not a locked and secured

position. The follower plate may drift downward over time.

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Figure 2-5 Control Module

1. Air motor regulator

2. Control module lockout valve

3. Elevator air regulator

4. Material container blow-off valve

5. Air motor lockout valve

6. Air motor pressure gauge

7. Pneumatic reset valve

8. Elevator air pressure gauge

9. Elevator control valve

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Pump

See Figure 2-6 and refer to Table 2-3 for a description of the pump

components.

NOTE: Installation and operation are dependent upon the bulk unloader

and application. Refer to the Rhino SD3/XD3 Hydraulic Section manual and

Rhino SD3/XD3 Air Motor manual for detailed information.

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Figure 2-6 Pump

1. Air motor

2. Split coupling

3. Solvent chamber

4. Shovel

5. Air motor valves

6. Hydraulic section

Table 2-3 Pump Components

Item Description

1Air Motor: Drives the hydraulic section.

2Split Coupling: Connects the air motor coupling shaft to the hydraulic section plunger rod.

3Solvent Chamber: Contains fluid to lubricate the plunger and packing gland seal and prevents

material from hardening on the plunger rod.

4Shovel: Forces material into the hydraulic section.

5Air Motor Valves: Control the direction of the air motor shaft.

6Hydraulic Section: Pressurizes the material and forces it out of the pump.

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