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Nordson ColorMax User Manual

Nordson ColorMax
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Color Change Procedures
ColorMax
®
Powder Spray System
with Sure-Max
®
Powder Transfer System

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Nordson ColorMax Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayLCD touchscreen
InterfaceEthernet
Operating TemperatureTypically 50-104°F (10-40°C)
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model

Summary

Nordson Powder Coating Systems Introduction

Color Change Procedures Overview

Provides an overview of color change procedures for the ColorMax Powder Spray System.

Procedure 1: Booth Preparation

Close Booth Doors and Go Offline

Operator A closes booth doors and moves the booth offline if applicable.

Procedure 2: System Navigation - Operator B

Navigate to Main Menu

Operator B selects the Main Menu option.

Navigate to Auto Menu and Color Change

Operator B navigates through Auto Menu to the Color Change screen.

Procedure 3: Color Change Steps - Operator A

Disengage Coupling and Clean Transfer Pan

Operator A disengages the coupling and cleans the transfer pan by blowing it out.

Insert Sponges in Reclaim Tube

Operator A inserts four sponges into the reclaim tube.

Procedure 3: Color Change Steps - Operator B

Initiate Color Change Sequence

Operator B selects 'Color Change' on the control panel.

Disable Sieve Function

Operator B selects the 'DISABLE SIEVE' option.

Unclamp Pan and Position Chute

Operator B unclamps the under pan and turns the chute toward the back wall.

Remove Powder Source and Check Indicator

Operator B removes the powder source and notes the completion indicator light.

Procedure 4: Gun Purge and Lance Movement - Operator B

Initiate Gun Purge

Operator B initiates the gun purge sequence.

Blow Off Lance Assembly During Purge

Operator B blows off the lance assembly while it lowers and guns purge.

Lance Assembly Raises Upon Purge Completion

The lance assembly automatically raises when gun purge is complete.

Procedure 5: Continue Blow Off - Operator B

Complete Lance Assembly Blow Off

Operator B continues blowing off the lance assembly.

Confirm Cycle Completion Indicator

The 'COLOR CHANGE CYCLE DONE' light flashes to indicate completion.

Procedure 6: Booth Cleaning - Operator A

Clean Booth Surfaces

Operator A blows off door sills, ceiling, and walls within the booth.

Clean AeroDecks and Cyclone Duct

Operator A blows off AeroDecks and the cyclone vertical inlet duct.

Position AeroDecks and Exit Booth

Operator A sets AeroDecks in operating position and exits the booth.

Procedure 6: Reclaim System Cleaning - Operator B

Prepare for Reclaim System Cleaning

Operator B selects 'Color Change' and 'DISABLE RECLAIM TRANSFER'.

Disconnect Components and Clear Receiver

Operator B disconnects hoses, rotates receiver, and blows it out.

Remove Filter and Sponges

Operator B removes the filter assembly, filter element, and cleaning sponges.

Procedure 7: Cyclone Cleaning - Operator A (Part 1)

Clear Transfer Pan Powder

Operator A blows out remaining powder from the transfer pan.

Open and Clean Cyclone Interior

Operator A opens cyclone access doors and blows down the cyclone interior.

Procedure 7: Cyclone Cleaning - Operator A (Part 2)

Mode Selection: Spray-to-Reclaim vs. Waste

Operator A follows steps based on Spray-to-Reclaim or Spray-to-Waste mode.

Seal Reclaim System Components

Operator A closes cyclone doors, plugs reclaim port, closes transfer pan, and connects scrap hose.

Procedure 7: Feed Center Setup - Operator B (Part 1)

Install Filter Assembly

Operator B installs the new filter element and filter assembly.

Connect System Hoses

Operator B connects the vacuum hose and pulse air tubing.

Close Sure-Max Door

Operator B selects 'CLOSE' for the Sure-Max Door on the panel.

Remove Sieve Components

Operator B removes the sieve deck and sieve screen.

Procedure 7: Feed Center Setup - Operator B (Part 2)

Similar Shade Color Change Steps

Operator B performs steps for similar shade changes: blow off sieve deck, assemble sieve, turn chute.

Different Shade Color Change Steps

Operator B follows steps for different shade changes: set sieve screen aside, blow off components, install screen.

Set Vacuum Diverter Valve for Spray-to-Waste

Operator B turns the vacuum diverter valve to the spray-to-waste position.

Postponed Powder Source Installation

New powder source installation is delayed until Procedure 8.

Procedure 8: Different Shade Color Change - Operator A

Swap Powder Feed Hoses

Operator A removes powder feed hose from each spray gun and installs another.

Procedure 8: Different Shade Color Change - Operator B

Remove and Reinstall Hose Manifolds

Operator B removes hose manifolds, blows down pumps, then installs other hose manifolds.

Install New Powder Source

Operator B installs the new powder feed source and connects fluidizing air.

Procedure 9: System Configuration - Operator B (Part 1)

Enable Sieve Function

Operator B selects 'ENABLE SIEVE' on the Color Change screen.

Select Auto Menu Options

Operator B navigates to the Auto Menu and selects options like 'AUTO MENU'.

Enable Reclaim Transfer

Operator B selects 'ENABLE RECLAIM TRANSFER' on the Auto Menu screen.

Procedure 9: System Operation Settings - Operator B (Part 2)

Select Box or Hopper Configuration

Operator B selects 'Select Box' or 'Select Hopper' in the Auto Menu.

Configure Spray-to-Reclaim or Spray-to-Waste

Operator B configures system for reclaiming or scrapping oversprayed powder.

Enable Powder Feed Systems

Operator B enables virgin powder feed and vibrasonic sieve screen as needed.

Note: Waste Powder Before Procedure 10

Operator B must spray 0.5 kg of powder to waste before Procedure 10.

Procedure 10: Spray-to-Reclaim - Operator A

Disconnect and Plug Scrap Port

Operator A disconnects the scrap hose and installs a plug onto the scrap port.

Couple Reclaim Tube to Reclaim Port

Operator A removes a plug from the reclaim port and couples the reclaim tube to it.

Procedure 10: Spray-to-Reclaim - Operator B

Set Vacuum Diverter Valve to Spray-to-Reclaim

Operator B turns the vacuum diverter valve to the spray-to-reclaim position.

Cyclone Component Identification

Cyclone Access Doors and Reclaim Components

Identifies cyclone access doors, reclaim tube, and reclaim port.

Scrap Port, Hose, and Transfer Pan

Identifies scrap port, scrap hose, and transfer pan.

Feed Center Component Identification

Sieve Deck, Screen, and Under Pan

Identifies sieve deck, sieve screen, and sieve under pan.

Sure-Max Receiver and Filter Assembly

Identifies Sure-Max receiver and filter assembly.

Lance Assembly and Feed Hose Manifold

Identifies lance assembly and feed hose manifold.

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