8
Color Change (contd)
Tasks
Procedure Operator A
See Figure 2
Operator B
See Figure 3
NOTE: Perform procedure 8 only if you are performing a different shade color change. If you are performing
a similar shade color change, proceed to procedure 9.
8 Remove the powder feed hose from each
spray gun and install the other feed hose.
1. Remove the feed hose manifold (8) from
the lance assembly (7).
2. Blow down into the powder pumps on the
lance assembly to clear away any
remaining powder.
3. Install the other feed hose manifold.
4. Install the new powder source into the feed
center and connect the fluidizing air tubing
(if applicable).
9 1. Turn the LOCKOUT keyswitch on the system control panel to the NORMAL position.
2. Touch the Auto Menu button to return to the Auto Menu.
3. Touch the FINISH COLOR CHANGE Press to Finish button. The spray guns move back
into the booth and begin oscillating (if applicable).
4. Touch either the Select Box or Select Hopper button to lower the lance assembly to the
appropriate location.
5. If you want to operate the booth in spray-to-reclaim mode, touch the Spray to Waste button.
The button’s text changes to Spray to Reclaim to indicate the currently selected operating
mode.
After a few minutes, the powder in the feed source will fluidize and the system will be ready for
operation.
NOTE: Spray approximately 0.5 kg (one lb) of powder to waste before performing
procedure 10. The amount of time that it takes to spray 0.5 kg (one lb) of powder will vary
depending on the components in your system. Spraying the powder to waste seasons the ducts
and cyclones to allow for more effective powder reclaim.
10 Spray-to-Reclaim Mode Operation Only:
1. Disconnect the scrap conveyor line (7)
from the scrap port (6).
2. Remove the plug from the reclaim port (8)
and set it aside.
3. Install the plug into the scrap port.
4. Install the reclaim conveyor line (9) and
coupling onto the reclaim port.
Spray-to-Reclaim Mode Operation Only:
Turn the vacuum diverter handle (9) to the fully
clockwise position.
Issued 2/02
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