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Deaerating System
WARNING: Risk of burns. Hot material may
flow out of the deaeration cock. Wear
suitable protective clothing.
The system must be deaerated upon initial startup
and every time the drum is changed. The system is
equipped with a deaeration cock for this purpose.
NOTE: When the system is deaerated, the drum
must be deaerated at the same time. Refer to
Deaerating Drum for more information.
See Figure 7.
1. Place reservoir (2) under deaeration cock (1). The
deaeration valve is located on the back of the
piston pump.
2. Open deaeration cock.
3. Set motor/pump to medium output quantity, then
switch on.
4. Wait until material flows out free of air.
5. Close deaeration cock.
6. Properly dispose of material according to local
regulations.
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Figure 7 Deaerating the System
Replacing Drum
WARNING: Risk of burns! Hot material can
drip from the melting plate. Wear appropriate
protective equipment.
Always keep the base plate of the system clean so
that the drum is positioned straight. If necessary,
move the switch rod to the height of the drum. Refer
to Adjusting Switch Rod for the procedures.
The following lists the level indications.
Level Level Indications
Standard Option
Drum almost
empty
Interface XS2* Indicator
beacon (yellow)
flashing
Drum empty Interface XS2* Indicator
beacon (yellow)
lit
* Refer to Interface XS2 in the Installation section
of the Bulk Melter manual for more information.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the melt
platen sealing ring, use only undamaged
drums in the system
NOTE: The maximum pressure is
7.5 bar (109 psi).
1. Lift melt platen and aerate while it is still in the
drum. Refer to Aerating Drum procedure.
2. Set pneumatic switch to 0/Stop.
3. Replace drum.
4. Close drum clamp.
5. Using Centoplex HO, lubricate the melt platen
sealing rings.
6. Lower melt platen.
7. Deaerate drum and system when the upper
sealing ring on the melt platen is immersed in the
drum. Refer to Deaerating Drum procedure.
8. Properly dispose of material according to local
regulations.
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