Nordson Rhino® SD3/XD3 55-Gallon Pneumatic Unloader Container Change Owner's manual

Brand: Nordson

Model: Rhino® SD3/XD3 55-Gallon Pneumatic Unloader Container Change

Type: Owner's manual

Rhinor SD3/XD3 55-Gallon Pneumatic Unloader

Container Change Operator’s Card − 1612498-02

E 2019 Nordson Corporation Part 1612498−02

WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel

to perform the following tasks. Follow the

safety instructions in this document and all

other related documentation.

Severe personal injury could result if hands

or fingers are caught between the follower

plate and container. Keep hands clear of

this area.

Do not open the bleed valve (10) more than

three turns. The bleed valve and material

may be forced from the valve body.

NOTE: Refer to the RhinoR

SD3/XD3

Pneumatic Unloader manual for detailed

operation information.

For additional assistance, contact Nordson

customer support at (800) 433−9319.

How to Change a

Container

See Figure 1.

1. Set the air motor lockout valve (1) to Off.

2. Place the elevator control valve (5) in Neutral.

3. Perform the following:

a. Remove the bleeder stem (11) from the

bleeder stem fitting (9).

b. Connect the blow-off tube (12) to the

bleeder stem fitting (9).

c. Connect the blow-off air line (13) to the

blow-off tube (12).

4. Press and hold the material container blow-off

button (4).

5. While continuing to hold the material container

blow-off button (4), place the elevator control

valve (5) in Ram Up. If the container begins to

rise off the unloader frame (8), place the

elevator control valve in Neutral to allow the

container to return to the frame. Then, place

the elevator control valve in Ram Up.

6. Release the material container blow-off

button (4) once the follower has exited the

material container.

7. Raise the elevator until it reaches its maximum

height, clear of the container.

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Figure 1 Rhino SD3/XD3 55-Gallon Unloader

8. Remove the old container. Center a new,

undamaged container underneath

the follower plate (6).

9. Coat the follower plate seals (7) with a

compatible lubricant, if required.

10. Disconnect the blow-off air line (13) from the

blow-off tube (12).

11. Remove the blow-off tube (12) from the bleeder

stem fitting (9).

12. Press the reset/purge button (3). Then, place

the elevator control valve (5) in Ram Down to

apply downward force to the elevator.

13. Allow air to bleed from the bleeder stem fitting

as the follower plate (6) moves downward.

When material starts to continuously flow from

the bleeder stem fitting (9), place the elevator

control valve (5) in Neutral.

14. Install the bleeder stem (11) and wipe excess

material.

…Continued

RhinoR SD3/XD3 55-Gallon Pneumatic Unloader Container Change

Part 1612498−02 E 2019 Nordson Corporation

How to Change a Container (contd)

15. Place the elevator control valve (5) in Ram

Down to apply downward force to the elevator.

16. Note the normal operating pressure shown by

the air motor gauge. Decrease the air motor

regulator (2) to 0 psi.

17. Set the air motor lockout valve (1) to On.

18. Depending upon the system, perform one of the

following using minimal pump air pressure:

SBleed remaining air through the ball valve.

SOpen the bleed valve (10) no more than

three turns. Bleed the remaining air through

the bleed valve and applicator into an

appropriate disposable container.

19. Slowly increase the air motor pressure until the

pump starts to cycle. Continue cycling the

pump at this slow cycle rate to bleed the air

from the system.

20. After all the air has been bled from the system,

close the bleed valve (10).

21. Adjust the air motor regulator (2) to the desired

operating pressure setpoint, as shown on the

air motor gauge.

Issued 8/19

Original copyright date 2019. Rhino, Nordson, and the Nordson logo are registered trademarks of Nordson Corporation.

Nordson Rhino® SD3/XD3 55-Gallon Pneumatic Unloader Container Change Owner's manual

Nordson Rhino® SD3/XD3 55-Gallon Pneumatic Unloader Container Change Owner's manual

Nordson Rhino® SD3/XD3 55-Gallon Pneumatic Unloader Container Change Owner's manual

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