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Shutting Down the Melter
Shut the melter down when it will not be used for an extended period of time.
To shut the melter down
1. Switch the melter off.
2. Relieve system pressure. Refer to Relieving System Pressure in
Section 5, Maintenance, as needed.
3. Disable the guns as follows:
S Air-operated guns: Turn off the air supply to the guns and cover the
nozzles.
S Electric guns: Turn off the gun driver, pattern controller, or timer.
Ensure that material connections are closed such that they are airtight.
4. If the system will be shut down for a longer period of time, rinse it with a
suitable cleaning agent. Use only a cleaning agent recommended by the
material manufacturer.