Nordson Shatterproof Lamp Powder Coating Line Owner's manual

Brand: Nordson

Model: Shatterproof Lamp Powder Coating Line

Category: Ovens

Type: Owner's manual

Electrostatic Technology, Inc. Shatterproof Lamp Powder Coating Line

Serial #20444 i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 SHIPPING ............................................................................................................................................................. 1

3 OPERATING PRINCIPLES ............................................................................................................................... 2

3.1 PROCESS DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................ 2

4 GENERAL SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................ 3

4.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................. 3

4.2 SAFETY SYMBOLS......................................................................................................................................... 4

4.3 QUALIFIED PERSONAL................................................................................................................................. 4

4.4 INTENDED USE ............................................................................................................................................... 5

4.5 INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................... 5

4.6 OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.7 LESS OBVIOUS DANGERS............................................................................................................................ 8

4.8 ACTION IN THE EVENT OF A SYSTEM OR COMPONENT MALFUNCTION........................................ 8

4.9 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ........................................................................................................................... 9

4.10 DISPOSAL.................................................................................................................................................. 10

5 AIR AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 11

5.1 FLEXICOAT® COATING STATION............................................................................................................. 11

5.1.1 Air ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

5.1.2 Electrical ................................................................................................................................................ 11

5.2 OVEN............................................................................................................................................................... 11

5.2.1 Electrical ................................................................................................................................................ 11

5.2.2 Natural Gas ............................................................................................................................................ 11

6 MECHANICAL FUNCTION, SEQUENCE AND DESCRIPTION.............................................................. 12

6.1 LOAD STATION............................................................................................................................................. 12

6.2 CONVEYOR.................................................................................................................................................... 12

6.3 OVEN............................................................................................................................................................... 12

6.3.1 Pre-Heat Section..................................................................................................................................... 12

6.3.2 Cure Section ........................................................................................................................................... 12

6.4 FLEXICOAT® COATING STATION............................................................................................................. 12

6.4.1 Versa-Spray Guns................................................................................................................................... 13

6.5 FLEXICOAT® POWDER COLLECTOR........................................................................................................ 13

6.6 FEED HOPPER/FEED HOPPER PUMP ........................................................................................................ 13

6.7 COOLING STATION...................................................................................................................................... 14

6.8 UNLOAD STATION....................................................................................................................................... 14

6.9 MAIN CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................................................. 14

7 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................ 15

7.1 LOCATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

7.2 AIR CONNECTION........................................................................................................................................ 15

7.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................... 15

7.4 NATURAL GAS CONNECTION................................................................................................................... 16

7.5 POWDER COLLECTOR ................................................................................................................................ 16

7.6 FEED HOPPER/FEED HOPPER PUMPS ...................................................................................................... 16

7.7 CONTROLS..................................................................................................................................................... 16

7.7.1 Settings.................................................................................................................................................... 16

7.8 CONVEYOR.................................................................................................................................................... 17

7.9 POWDER MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................... 17

8 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS..................................................................................................................... 18

8.1 ELECTRICAL CABINET CONTROL PANEL.............................................................................................. 18

8.2 ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL ILLUSTRATION .................................................................................. 18

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8.3 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................... 19

8.4 VERSA-SPRAY GUN CONTROLS............................................................................................................... 20

8.5 POWDER COLLECTOR PNEUMATIC PANEL CONTROLS ILLUSTRATION....................................... 21

8.6 POWDER COLLECTOR PNEUMATIC PANEL CONTROLS .................................................................... 21

8.7 FEED HOPPER PNEUMATIC PANEL ILLUSTRATION............................................................................ 22

8.8 FEED HOPPER PNEUMATIC CONTROLS ................................................................................................. 22

8.9 FLEXICOAT® POWDER COLLECTOR AND SYSTEM CONTROLS ....................................................... 23

8.10 MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEM CONTROLS ............................................................................................. 23

8.11 OVEN CONTROLS.................................................................................................................................... 24

9 START-UP AND OPERATION PROCEDURE.............................................................................................. 25

9.1 OVEN START UP........................................................................................................................................... 25

9.2 CONVEYOR START UP................................................................................................................................ 25

9.3 COATING STATION SET-UP ....................................................................................................................... 25

9.4 FEED HOPPER/POWDER FEED PUMP SET UP......................................................................................... 27

9.4.1 Powder Level .......................................................................................................................................... 27

9.5 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................ 27

9.6 MACHINE OPERATION SETTINGS............................................................................................................ 27

9.7 SYSTEM OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 28

10 SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................... 29

10.1 COATING SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................. 29

10.2 RE-START PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................... 29

10.3 EXTENDED SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE.............................................................................................. 29

10.3.1 Coating Station Cleaning ....................................................................................................................... 30

10.3.2 Powder Collector Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 30

10.4 POWDER/COLOR CHANGE.................................................................................................................... 30

11 TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................................................................................... 31

11.1 VERSA-SPRAY GUNS.............................................................................................................................. 31

11.2 OVEN.......................................................................................................................................................... 31

11.3 POWDER COLLECTOR............................................................................................................................ 31

12 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................ 33

12.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................. 33

12.2 MAINTENANCE CAUTION..................................................................................................................... 33

12.3 OVEN.......................................................................................................................................................... 33

12.4 COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. 33

12.5 VERSA-SPRAY GUNS.............................................................................................................................. 33

12.6 FLEXICOAT® POWDER COLLECTOR MODULE................................................................................. 34

12.6.1 Cartridge Filters..................................................................................................................................... 34

12.6.1.1 Filter Cartridge Replacement..........................................................................................................................34

12.6.2 Final Filter ............................................................................................................................................. 35

12.6.2.1 Final Filter Replacement.................................................................................................................................35

12.6.3 Fan Motor............................................................................................................................................... 35

12.6.4 Fluidizing Hopper................................................................................................................................... 36

12.6.4.1 Fluidizing Hopper Porous Plate Replacement ................................................................................................36

12.7 FEED HOPPER/FEED HOPPER PUMP.................................................................................................... 37

12.8 CONVEYOR............................................................................................................................................... 38

13 PATENTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 39

14 SPARE PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................................................... 40

14.1 OVEN SPARE PARTS ............................................................................................................................... 45

15 FLOOR PLAN .................................................................................................................................................... 46

16 PNEUMATIC SCHEMATIC ............................................................................................................................ 46

17 ELECTRICAL DRAWING ............................................................................................................................... 46

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18 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER.............................................................................................................. 46

18.1 LADDER DIAGRAM PRINTOUT ............................................................................................................ 46

19 MANUFACTURER'S MANUALS ................................................................................................................... 46

20 OVEN................................................................................................................................................................... 47

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1 INTRODUCTION

This Instruction Manual must be studied and followed for the safe and efficient operation of the

"Shatterproof Lamp Powder Coating Line". Study this manual before locating and installing the

equipment.

ELECTROSTATIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.

A SUBSIDIARY OF NORDSON CORPORATION

4 PIN OAK DRIVE

BRANFORD, CT 06405

TELEPHONE: 203-488-8112

FAX: 203-483-8777

In future correspondence, please refer to the MODEL (Shatterproof Lamp Powder Coating Line),

and the SERIAL NUMBER (20444) "POWDER COATING MACHINE".

2 SHIPPING

Sometimes equipment can be damaged in transit. An inspection of the shipping crate should be

made upon delivery, and when equipment is removed, it should be carefully inspected to make

sure the unit is in good condition. If the equipment is damaged, the carrier's claim agent should

be requested to prepare a report, a copy of which should be sent to:

ELECTROSTATIC TECHNOLOGY, INC

A SUBSIDIARY OF NORDSON CORPORATION

4 PIN OAK DRIVE

BRANFORD, CT 06405

Electrostatic Technology, Inc will then advise concerning repairs and replacements.

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3 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

3.1 PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Light Bulbs are loaded into the Spindles of the Conveyor at the Operator Load/Unload

Station. The Bulbs are transported through the Oven for pre-heat. After pre-heat, the

Bulbs go through the FlexiCoat Booth. At this point the Nordson Versa-Spray Guns

apply the protective powder coating. The Bulbs are then transported through the Cure

Side of the Oven to convert the powder to a contiguous coating. After cure, the Bulbs

are transported through the Cooling Tunnel and then back to the Load/Unload Station to

be removed from the Spindle.

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4 GENERAL SAFETY

4.1 INTRODUCTION

This section contains general study instructions for using your Electrostatic

Technology, Inc. (ETI) equipment. Task-and-equipment-specific warnings are

included in other sections of this manual where appropriate. Note all warnings and

follow all instructions carefully. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, death,

or property damage.

To use this equipment safely:

• Read and become familiar with the general safety instructions provided in this

section of the manual before installing, operating, maintaining, or repairing this

equipment.

• Read and carefully follow the instructions given throughout this manual for

performing specific tasks and working with specific equipment.

• Store this manual within easy reach of personnel installing, operating,

maintaining, or repairing this equipment.

• Follow all applicable procedures required by your company, industry standards,

and government or regulatory agencies. Refer to the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) standard 33 and to federal, state, regulatory agency, and

local codes for rules and regulations covering installation and operation of

powder coating systems.

• Obtain and read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials used.

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4.2 SAFETY SYMBOLS

Become familiar with the safety symbols presented in this section. These symbols

will alert you to safety hazards and conditions that may result in personal injury,

death, or property and equipment damage.

WARNING: Failure to observe this warning may result in personal in

personal injury, death, or equipment damage.

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Failure to observe this warning

may result in personal injury, death, or equipment damage.

WARNING: Disconnect equipment from line voltage. Failure to

observe this warning may result in personal injury, death, or equipment

damage.

WARNING: Risk of explosion of fire. Fire, open flames and smoking

prohibited.

WARNING Wear protective clothing, safety goggles, and approved

respiratory protection. Failure to observe may result in serious injury.

WARNING: System or material pressurized. Release pressure. Failure

to observe this warning may result in serious injury of death.

CAUTION: Failure to observe may result in equipment damage.

4.3 QUALIFIED PERSONAL

"Qualified Personnel" is defined here as individuals who thoroughly understand the

equipment and its safe operation, maintenance, and repair. Qualified personnel are

physically capable of performing the required tasks, familiar with all relevant safety

rules and regulations, and have been trained to safely install, operate, maintain, and

repair the equipment. It is the responsibility of the company operating the

equipment to see that its personnel meet these requirements.

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4.4 INTENDED USE

WARNING: Use of this equipment in ways other than described in this manual

may result in personal injury, death, or property and equipment damage. Use

this equipment only as described in this manual.

ETI cannot be responsible for injuries or damages resulting from nonstandard,

unintended applications of its equipment. This equipment is designed and

intended only for the purpose described in this manual. Uses not described in

this manual are considered unintended uses and may result in serious personal

injury, death, or property damage. Unintended uses may result from taking the

following actions:

• Making changes to equipment that have not been recommended or described in

this manual or using parts that are not genuine ETI replacement parts.

• Failure to make sure that auxiliary equipment complies with approval agency

requirements, local codes, and all applicable safety standards.

• Using materials or auxiliary equipment that are inappropriate or incompatible

with your ETI equipment.

• Allowing unqualified personnel to perform any task.

4.5 INSTALLATION

Read the installation section of all system components manuals before installing your

equipment. A thorough understanding of the system components and their

requirements will help you install the system safely and efficiently.

• Allow only qualified personnel to install ETI and auxiliary equipment.

• Use only approved equipment. Using unapproved equipment in an

approved system may void agency approvals.

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

which you are using it.

• Follow all instructions for installing components and accessories.

• Install locking, manual, shutoff valves in the air supply lines to the system.

This allows you to relieve air pressure and lock out the pneumatic system

before undertaking maintenance and repairs.

• Install a locking disconnect switch or breaker in the service line ahead of any

electrical equipment.

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4.5 INSTALLATION (continued)

• Use only electrical wire of sufficient gauge and insulation to handle the rated current

demand. All wiring must meet local codes.

• Ground all electrically conductive equipment within 10 feet (3 meters) of the coating

area. Ungrounded conductive equipment can store a static charge which could ignite

a fire or cause an explosion if a hot spark is discharged.

• Install safety interlocks which shut down the coating system if the exhaust fan fails, a

fire is detected, or other emergency situation develops.

• Make sure the coating area floor is conductive to ground and that the operator's

platform is grounded.

• Use only designated lifting points or lugs to lift and move heavy equipment. Always

balance and block loads when lifting to prevent shifting. Lifting devices must be

inspected, certified, and rated for a greater weight than the equipment being lifted.

• Protect components from damage, wear, and harsh environmental condition.

• Allow ample room for maintenance, material supply container drop-off and loading,

panel accessibility, and cover removal.

• If safety devices must be removed for installation, reinstall them immediately after

the work is completed and check them for proper functioning.

4.6 OPERATION

Only qualified personnel, physically capable of operating the equipment and with no

impairments to their judgement or reaction times, should operate this equipment.

Read all component manuals before operating a powder coating system. A thorough

understanding of all components and their operations will help you operate the

system safely and efficiently.

• Use this equipment only in the environments for which it is rated. Do not

operate this equipment in humid, flammable, or explosive environments unless it

has been rated for safe operation in these environments.

• Before starting this equipment, check all safety interlocks, fire detection systems,

and protective devices such as panels and covers. Make sure all devices are fully

functional. Do not operate the system if these devices are not working properly.

Do not deactivate or bypass automatic safety interlocks or locked-out electrical

disconnects or pneumatic valves.

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4.6 OPERATION (continued)

• Know where EMERGENCY STOP buttons, shutoff valves, and fire

extinguishers are located. Make sure they work. If a component malfunctions,

shut down and lock out the equipment immediately.

• Before operating, make sure all conductive equipment in the coating area is

connected to a true earth ground.

• Never operate equipment with a known malfunction or leak.

• Do not attempt to operate electrical equipment if standing water is present.

• Never touch exposed electrical connections on equipment while the power is

ON.

• Do not operate the equipment at pressures higher than the rated maximum

working pressure of any component in the system.

• Know the pinch points, temperatures, and pressures for all equipment that you

are working with. Recognize potential hazards associated with these and

exercise appropriate caution.

• Wear shoes with conductive soles, such as leather, or use grounding straps to

maintain a connection to ground when working with or around electrostatic

equipment.

• Do not wear or carry metallic objects (jewelry or tools) while working with or

around electrostatic equipment. Ungrounded metal can store a static charge and

cause harmful shocks.

• Keep parts of the body or loose clothing away from moving equipment or parts.

Remove personal jewelry and cover or tie back long hair.

• Wear National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved

respirators, safety glasses or goggles, and gloves while handling powder

containers, filling hoppers, operating coating equipment, and performing

maintenance or cleaning tasks. Avoid getting powder coatings on your skin.

• Do not smoke in the coating area. A lit cigarette could ignite a fire or cause an

explosion.

• If you notice electrical arcing in the coating equipment, shut down the system

immediately. An arc can cause a fire or explosion.

• Shut off electrostatic power supplies before making adjustments to powder

coating equipment.

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4.6 OPERATION (continued)

• Shut off moving equipment before taking measurements or inspecting work

pieces.

• Wash exposed skin frequently with soap and water, especially before eating or

drinking. Do not use solvents to remove coating materials from your skin.

• Do not use high-pressure compressed air to blow powder off your skin or

clothes. High-pressure compressed air can be injected under the skin and cause

serious illness or death. Treat all high-pressure fittings and hoses as if they

could lead and cause injury.

4.7 LESS OBVIOUS DANGERS

Operators should also be aware of less obvious dangers in the workplace that often

cannot be completely eliminated:

• Exposed surfaces on the equipment which may be hot or have sharp edges and

cannot be practically safeguarded.

• Electrical equipment which may remain energized for a period of time after the

equipment has been shut off.

• Vapors and materials which may cause allergic reactions or other health

problems.

• Automatic hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical equipment or parts that may

move without warning.

• Unguarded, moving mechanical assemblies.

4.8 ACTION IN THE EVENT OF A SYSTEM OR COMPONENT MALFUNCTION

Do not operate a system that contains malfunctioning components. If a component

malfunctions, turn the system OFF immediately.

• Disconnect and lock out electrical power. Close and lock out hydraulic and

pneumatic shutoff valves and relieve pressures.

• Allow only qualified personnel to make repairs. Repair or replace the

malfunctioning component.

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4.9 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Allow only qualified personnel to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and

repair tasks.

• Always wear appropriate protective devices and use safety devices when

working on this equipment

• Follow the recommended maintenance procedures in your equipment

manuals.

• Do not service or adjust any equipment unless another person trained in first

aid and CPR is present.

• Use only genuine ETI replacement parts. Using unapproved parts or making

unapproved modifications to equipment may void agency approvals and create

safety hazards.

• Disconnect, lock out, and tag electrical power at a disconnect or breaker in

the service line ahead of electrical equipment before servicing.

• Do not attempt to service electrical equipment if there is standing water

present. Do not service electrical equipment in a high-humidity environment.

• Use tools with insulated handles when working with electrical equipment.

• Do not attempt to service a moving piece of equipment. Shut off the

equipment and lock out power. Secure equipment to prevent uncontrolled

movement.

• Relieve air pressures before servicing equipment. Follow the specific

instructions in this manual.

• Make sure that the area or room where you are working is sufficiently

ventilated.

• If a "power on" test is required, perform the test carefully and then shut off and

lock out power as soon as the test is over.

• Connect all disconnected equipment ground cables and wires after servicing

the equipment. Ground all conductive equipment.

• Check interlock systems periodically to ensure their effectiveness.

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4.9 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR (continued)

WARNING: Operating faulty electrostatic equipment is hazardous and can cause

electrocution, fire, or explosion. Make resistance checks part of your

periodic maintenance program.

• Do not store flammable materials in the coating area or room. Keep

containers or flammable materials far enough away from the Coater to prevent

their inclusion in a fire. If a fire or explosion occurs, flammable materials in

the area will increase the chances and the extent of personal injuries and

property damage.

• Practice good housekeeping procedures. Do not allow dust or powder

coatings to accumulate in the coating area or on electrical equipment. Read

this information carefully and follow instruction.

4.10 DISPOSAL

Dispose of equipment and materials used in operation and cleaning according to your

local regulations.

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IMPORTANT: Provide a proper ground connection for the plug

equipment ground wire. Polarity of the receptacle

must be according to code.

5 AIR AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 FLEXICOAT® COATING STATION

5.1.1 Air

30 scfm @ 80 psi minimum/100 psi maximum. A 3/4 inch minimum air line

should be connected to FlexiCoat Coating Station.

It is strongly recommended that the air supply to be connected to the

FlexiCoat® Coating Station be clean, dry and free of particles or oil. This is most

important in order to keep the powder free flowing and keep it from

agglomerating which would have an adverse affect on fluidization and

application.

5.1.2 Electrical

230 Volts, 60 Hertz, 3-Phase, 60 Amp circuit is required.

5.2 OVEN

5.2.1 Electrical

230 Volts, 60 Hertz, 3-Phase, 60 Amp circuit is required.

5.2.2 Natural Gas

28 inches water column pressure is required. A 1 inch minimum line should be

connected to the system.

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6 MECHANICAL FUNCTION, SEQUENCE AND DESCRIPTION

6.1 LOAD STATION

Bulbs are manually loaded into the holding fixtures at this point. The holding fixtures

rotate in this station to allow bulbs to be "screwed into" the holding fixtures. Load

Station rotation speed is adjustable.

6.2 CONVEYOR

The Conveyor is a chain on edge system with 154 spindle pins on 8" centers. Bulb

holding fixture sockets are attached to these spindle pins. There are two different

sizes of holding fixture sockets that can be used depending on the type of bulb to be

run; Mogul Sockets and Medium Sockets.

These spindle pins (and holding fixtures) rotate in the Load, Coating and Unload

Stations. Rotation speed in each of these stations is adjustable independent of each

other.

Conveyor speed is also adjustable.

6.3 OVEN

The Oven is an electrically controlled, gas-fired unit with a vertical injection air flow

pattern and centralized return. The blower utilizes a 2 HP motor and has a 3200 CFM

fan rating. The Oven has a 500,000 BTU rating and is capable of a continuous

temperature of 750° F. There are two sections of the Oven, one for pre-heating the

bulbs and one for cure of the powder coating. The Oven Electrical Control Panel is

mounted on the Oven just to the right of the Coating Station.

6.3.1 Pre-Heat Section

Bulbs are pre-heated prior to powder coating to make the glass more conductive

to enhance the uniform electrostatic application of powder.

6.3.2 Cure Section

Bulbs are heated after powder coating to flow and cure the powder.

6.4 FLEXICOAT® COATING STATION

The Coating Station is complete with three Versa-Spray (Electrostatic) Guns and

Controls, a Cloud Containing Hood and a Powder Feed Hopper.

The bulb holding fixtures rotate in this station to allow for uniform deposition of

powder around the circumference of the bulbs. The rotation speed of the bulbs is

adjustable.

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6.4.1 Versa-Spray Guns

The three spray guns must be turned on "manually" when the first bulbs are

present in the Coating Station; they will not turn "ON" automatically.

Refer to the Nordson Versa-Spray Gun Manual included in the Appendix of this

Manual for more information on these electrostatic powder spray guns

6.5 FLEXICOAT® POWDER COLLECTOR

The Powder Collector is an automatic blowdown unit with a Fluidizing Hopper to

aerate powder that is reclaimed.

The 500 CFM Powder Collector Module uses a 1 HP motor to drive the Exhaust Fan.

The Exhaust Fan pulls air from the Powder Application Hood into the (2) Cartridge

Filters. The air passes through the Cartridge Filters and is forced through the Final

Filter. The clean, powder free air is returned to the surroundings.

Excess powder (not adhering to the parts) is carried by the air flowing through the

Hood to the Cartridge Filters, where it collects on the outer surfaces. When activated,

the pulse valves force air from the Pulse Valve Air Manifold through the Cartridge

Filter in the opposite direction of normal flow. The pulse airflow cleans accumulated

powder from the Cartridge Filter media. The powder falls to the bottom of the

Collector Module and into a Fluidizing Hopper where it is aerated and fed

continuously back into the Feed Hopper by a Powder Pump.

A Differential Pressure Gauge is located on the side of the Collector Module. This

gauge provides an indication of cleanliness of the Filter Cartridges. A normal reading

would be between 0 and 3.5. A reading above 3.5 would indicate the Filter

Cartridges are not being cleaned well enough. This would require resetting the unit

so the reverse cleaning pulses are more frequent and/or increasing the air pressure to

the pulse circuit.

6.6 FEED HOPPER/FEED HOPPER PUMP

The Feed Hopper is used to load powder into the FlexiCoat® Coating Station. It is

located beside the Coating Machine. It is a metal barrel with pumps, which is

manually loaded with either virgin powder or a combination of virgin and reclaimed

material. Powder is automatically fed into the Versa-Spray Guns by the Feed Hopper

Pumps. The Feed Hopper holds approximately 80 lbs. of powder. Powder is

continuously fluidized in this hopper using dry air to keep the powder dry and fluid.

This will facilitate pumping the powder into the Versa-Spray Guns.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DROP ANY FOREIGN MATTER INTO THE

POWDER AS THIS WILL JAM THE FEEDER.

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6.7 COOLING STATION

An Axial Tube Fan with a 1/2 HP Blower draws air through a tunnel as the bulbs are

conveyed through the Cooling Station. The fan is rated at 1080 CFM. When the

bulbs leave the tunnel they are cool enough to handle by hand.

6.8 UNLOAD STATION

Bulbs are manually unloaded from the holding fixtures at this point. The holding

fixtures rotate in this station to allow bulbs to be "unscrewed from" the holding

fixtures. Unload Station rotation speed is adjustable.

6.9 MAIN CONTROL PANEL

The Main Electrical Cabinet and Main Control Panel are located to the left of the

Coating Station. The Powder Collector, Coating Guns, Conveyor and Spindle

Rotation are all controlled from this point.

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7 INSTALLATION

These instructions for installing, operating and maintaining the Shatterproof Lamp Powder

Coating Line must be followed to provide safe and efficient operation. In particular,

precautions should be observed whenever the unit is operated. Study this manual before

installing or operating equipment. Some voltages employed in this equipment are high.

Remember that any source of voltage can be hazardous.

7.1 LOCATION

1. Place "Shatterproof Lamp Powder Coating Line" and ancillary equipment on

a level surface at the desired location. Refer to Floor Plan Drawing in the

Appendix of this manual.

2. Look over the entire system (Powder Coating Station, Powder Collector,

Conveyor, and Oven) to make sure there has been no damage during

shipping.

7.2 AIR CONNECTION

E.T.I. supplies the Poly-Flo tubing for all air connections. Refer to the Pneumatic

Schematic in the Appendix of this manual.

1. Check that all pneumatic hoses are connected securely throughout the

machine.

2. Connect the plant air supply hose with the proper air requirements (as

indicated in Section 5) to the main air inlet of the FlexiCoat® Coating Station

located on the leg of the Powder Collector Module.

NOTE: If Dry inert gas is used, consult the E.T.I. factory.

7.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

1. A fused disconnect switch is provided on the Main Electrical Cabinet. Three

phase power in accordance with the electrical requirements in Section 5, and

a proper earth ground must be supplied by the Customer through a dust tight

conduit to the disconnect switch.

2. A fused disconnect switch is provided on the Oven Electrical Cabinet. Three

phase power in accordance with the electrical requirements in Section 5, and

a proper earth ground must be supplied by the Customer through a dust tight

conduit to the Oven disconnect switch.

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CAUTION: ALL RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A PROPER

GROUND CONNECTION.

7.4 NATURAL GAS CONNECTION

1. The Natural Gas supply (as indicated in Section 5.2) must be provided to the

fitting on the copper pipe located on top of the Oven just above the Oven

Electrical Control Cabinet/Panel.

7.5 POWDER COLLECTOR

1. Connect the clear ETI supplied 2 inch diameter vent hose from the lid of

Feed Hopper to the Hose Adapter on the side of the Powder Collector

Enclosure.

2. Connect the two ETI supplied Poly-Flo tubing lines to the Fluidizing Hopper

and the Fluidizing Hopper Powder Feed Pump on the located on the lower

part of the Powder Collector.

3. Connect the ETI supplied blue hose from the Fluidizing Hopper Powder Feed

Pump to the receptacle on the lid of the Feed Hopper.

7.6 FEED HOPPER/FEED HOPPER PUMPS

1. Locate the Feed Hopper/Feed Hopper Pumps beside the FlexiCoat® Coating

Station.

2. Connect the ETI supplied Poly-Flo tubing lines to the Feed Hopper Pumps

located on the lid of the Feed Hopper and to the Fluidizer located on the

lower part of the Feed Hopper.

3. Connect the three ETI supplied blue hoses from the Feed Hopper Pumps

located on the lid of the Feed Hopper to the three Versa-Spray Gun Powder

Module receptacles located under Coating Station deckplate.

4. Connect Green Ground wires from stud on base of Feed Hopper, and Hose

Clamp/Copper Strap at Collector Hose on the Feed Hopper Cover, to the

mounting screw on the leg of the Powder Collector.

7.7 CONTROLS

7.7.1 Settings

1. Turn "ON" electrical power to both the Coating System and the Oven.

2. Open the air supply shut-off valve and adjust the System air pressure to

80 – 100 psi.

3. Open the Natural Gas supply shut-off valve for the Oven.

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Nordson Shatterproof Lamp Powder Coating Line Owner's manual

Brand: Nordson

Model: Shatterproof Lamp Powder Coating Line

Category: Ovens

Type: Owner's manual

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Nordson Shatterproof Lamp Powder Coating Line Owner's manual

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