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Operation - Maintenance

PR, CTF Optional Items

313857E ENG

For precise metering, mixing, and dispensing of two-component materials. For

professional use only.

Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.

Save all instructions.

PR4 shown

100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Maximum Air Inlet Working Pressure

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Contents

Safety Precautions ..........................................3

Feed Options General Information ................4

Vacuum Ready Lid ........................................5

Gravity Feed Tank .........................................8

Vacuum Pumps ..............................................9

Electric Agitator ...........................................11

Pneumatic Drive Agitator ............................12

Drum Feed Kit .............................................13

Accumulator .................................................14

Slinger Plate .................................................15

Vacuum Ready Lid with Shower Head .......16

Follower Plate ..............................................17

Nitrogen .......................................................18

Desiccant Dryer ...........................................19

Heat ..............................................................20

Twindispense ...............................................21

Hydracheck ..................................................22

Customer Signal ...........................................27

Grease Option ..............................................29

Interlock .......................................................30

Technical Data .............................................31

Graco Standard Warranty ............................32

Graco Information ........................................32

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Safety Precautions

This manual provides installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for Graco Ohio Inc. meter, mix, and

dispense machines. Read this manual before you install and operate your machine. Use your machine only as directed.

Safety Terms within our manuals

Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in damage to the equipment, associated

equipment, and/or process. Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death to

people.

Some examples follow.

Safety Labeling on our machinery

All our machines carry the following safety labels wherever necessary:

• Danger Labels indicate an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

• Warning Labels indicate potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

• Caution Labels indicate an unsafe practice that may result in moderate or minor injury.

• Notice Labels state a company policy. Some examples are:

Snuff-back can be monitored with DV

MODE in AUTO, but must be

adjusted with DV MODE in OPEN

Caution

Make sure EMERGENCY STOP is

locked in before manually aligning

the ratio block to the ratio beam.

WARNING

!

DO NOT OPERATE THIS

MACHINE WITH

GUARD(S) DETACHED

DANGER

UNPLUG MACHINE BEFORE OPENING

ENCLOSURE

WARNING

OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

PROVIDED AT MACHINE

SUPPLY TERMINALS

NOTICE

WEAR EAR

PROTECTION

CAUTION

WEAR EYE

PROTECTION

CAUTION

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Feed Options General Information

• A complete tank consists of a lid assembly, tank, and optional outlet ball valve assembly

• The outlet ball valve assembly is required for all vacuum applications, and is included with all

vacuum lid assemblies

• Vacuum lid assemblies include agitation

• All vacuum tanks are certified to 25 torr, for lower vacuum level applications consult factory

• All vacuum tanks allow for an additional room of 7.5 liters for material expansion

• All assemblies listed as stainless steel fittings are 303/304 grade or better

• Pneumatic agitators can be used with any self-leveling materials

• Electric agitators are recommended for materials with a viscosity of less than 100,000

centipoise

• Tank assemblies include tank stand for 2 tanks

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Vacuum Ready Lid

Vacuum Transfer draws material into the tank through a hose connecting the tank fill port and the

material source. Test all machine features and controls before loading material for the first time.

1. Secure the tank lid.

Pump Feed Ball Valve Closed Illustration

2. Close the pump feed ball valves on the bottom of the tank.

3. Connect a supply line from the material source to the fill port ball valve.

4. Turn on the air agitator to the desired speed. Provide a slow steady agitation (if equipped).

Material Fill Position

Atmospheric Ball

Valve Closed

Vacuum Pump Ball

Valve Open

Material Tank Fill Port

Ball Valve Open

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5. Close the atmospheric ball valve, turn the material tank vacuum pump on and open the

vacuum pump ball valve. Note: If equipped will nitrogen, a nitrogen gas supply line may

connected to the atmospheric ball valve.

6. Open the material tank fill port ball valve seen in the Material fill position illustration. Material

will vacuum load into the tank.

7. From the CONTROL panel, watch for the HIGH indicator for the corresponding material tank. If

your machine is equipped with no high level sensor then do not fill the tank passed ½ to 2/3 of the

tank capacity.

8. Close the material tank fill port ball valve when the tank is full. This is seen when the HIGH

indicator are illuminated.

9. Allow material to vacuum and agitate until it is fully degassed. Then, close the vacuum pump

ball valve. Turn off the vacuum pump.

Atmospheric Position Illustration

10. Open the atmosphere bleed ball valve.

Material Tank Fill Port

Ball Valve Open

Atmospheric Bleed

Ball Valve Open

Vacuum Ball

Valve Closed

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NOTE: Some machine may have nitrogen gas or pneumatic pressure supply lines connected to

the atmosphere bleed ball valve; in this is the case, then, open the atmosphere bleed ball valve

and apply 2 to 3 psi, do not exceed the maximum psi rating labeled on the tank.

11. Open the material feed ball valve.

NOTE: Skip the next step if the pump and hose are already primed with material.

12. At initial material loading, or after pump maintenance, do the following:

a. Open the material feed ball valve. Allow all air to vent from the pump.

b. Close the material feed ball valve.

c. Repeat degassing steps to rid the material of the air that vented from the pump.

13. Open all material feed ball valve.

NOTE: Repeat the degassing procedure any time you add additional material to the tank or vent

air into the tank.

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Gravity Feed Tank

A Gravity Feed Tank uses the force of gravity to draw material into the pump. Test all machine

features and controls before loading material for the first time. Do not operate machine with

material under vacuum.

1. Remove the lid from the material reservoir.

2. Slowly pour or ladle the material into the tank (down the side of the tank wall preferably) to

entrap as little air as possible.

3. Allow sufficient time for any air to vent from the pump.

4. Replace and secure the material tank lid, making sure that the vent valves are in the opened

position.

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Vacuum Pumps

Details: 6.9 CFM Vacuum Pump package with pump mounted on/off switch, inlet chemical trap,

outlet oil mist filter, and 1 in. x 120 in. vacuum rated hose and fittings for one tank.

The package is designed for vacuum degassing of material in a vacuum rated feed tank. The

degassing process helps to assure that dispensed material meets the target properties required

for the application.

Component List:

Oil sealed rotary vane single stage 6.9 CFM vacuum pump with 0.75 HP, 110-120 VAC or 220-

240 VAC, depending on selection, single phase, 50/60 Hz drive motor, cordset, and pump

mounted switch. Pump is rated to obtain a maximum vacuum level of 0.1.

Inlet chemical trap with activated carbon filter, sight glass and 1.8 liter capacity prevents froth or

spray generated by the degassing process from carrying over to the pump. Trapped liquid level is

visible in the sight glass and the hand-tightened drain plug allows easy draining.

Outlet mist filter captures oil mist to assure a clean operating environment and meet regulatory

requirements. An odor element neutralizes the smell of oil mist and the translucent lower filter

allows visual oil level monitoring.

Vacuum rated 1 in. x 120 in. hose and fittings are for connection to a vacuum rated feed tank.

Operation

W hen the oil is degassed, the pump will based out at or near it's published ultimate vacuum . It is

helpful to keep a simple log book as eventually the ultimate vacuum will begin to degrade. This is

one indication that the oil should be changed. Also, visual inspection of the oil is necessary to

ensure pump longevity. If the oil begins to go dark it must be changed. Our application group

recommends an isolation valve at the pump inlet with an appropriate vacuum gauge.

A summary of operation and technique to base-line the pump include the following.

NOTE: See the following image.

1. Change pump oil (necessary to adequately baseline the vacuum pump).

2. Install inlet isolation valve and appropriate vacuum gauge.

3. Close pump inlet isolation valve.

4. Turn on vacuum pump with gas ballast valve full open.

5. Run pump for 1/2 hour to allow pump to warm up (having the gas ballast open allows the pump

to heat up faster).

6. Record base vacuum with gas ballast on (baseline with gas ballast open).

7. Close gas ballast valve and record base vacuum (baseline with gas ballast closed).

8. Open gas ballast valve to full on position.

9. Open inlet isolation valve at pump.

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10. Execute process.

11. Once process is complete close inlet isolation valve at pump.

12. Run pump for at least 1/2 hour with gas ballast valve open to full.

13. Check and record pressure after 1/2 hour. Pump should baseline to pressure recorded with

gas ballast open. Run longer if needed.

14. Close gas ballast valve.

15. Check and record pressure which should baseline to pressure recorded.

16. Turn off vacuum pump. Inspect oil and record color. Use the attached color chart and

guidelines in attached document.

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Electric Agitator

Specifications

The electric agitator assembly has a 0.5 HP AC electric motor, 30:1 gear reducer, and a

shaft/blade assembly. A three position selector switch allows low speed (29 rpm), high speed (58

rpm) or OFF. For materials with a maximum viscosity of 100,000 centipoise and maximum

material temperature of 275 F.

General Info

The Agitator Speed Controller enables/disables the electric agitator and also increases/decreases

the tank agitator speed.

OFF: The tank agitator is disabled and the material in the tank is not agitated.

LOW: The tank agitator is enabled and the material in the tank is agitated at the minimum speed.

HIGH: The tank agitator is enabled and the material in the tank is agitated at the maximum

speed.

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Pneumatic Drive Agitator

The pneumatic drive agitator assembly has a 0.9 HP pneumatic motor, a 27:1 gear reducer, and

a shaft/blade assembly. The pneumatic agitator includes a needle valve to adjust rotational

speed from 10 to 160 rpm (water thin media). The pneumatic agitator is for materials with a

maximum viscosity of 100,000 centipoise and maximum material temperature of 275°F (135°C).

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Drum Feed Kit

A drum to drum to pump feed kit consists of hoses, hose clamps, and fittings used to deliver

material from the drum to the pump. Test all machine features and controls before loading

material for the first time.

1. Close both ball valves on top of the drum. Disassembling the top drum feed piping assembly is

done by grasping the brass-colored rings on the cam levers and pulling them away from the

piping assembly.

2. With the new material drum in an upright position, remove the 2” NPT cap from the drum and

replace it with the threaded end of the large male section (from the old drum). Close the ball

valve.

3. Remove the 3/4” NPT cap from the drum and install the provided vent tube.

4. Connect the air dryer to the vent assembly (if required).

5. Close all ball valves.

6. Reconnect the top drum feed piping sections, between the pump inlet and the drum, by

inserting the male section into the female section and squeezing the cam levers down snug

against the piping..

7. Install drum on rack. Open the ball valves on the drum material feed line, and the pump

material feed line. Open the ball valves common to the vent.

8. Allow 20-30 minutes for all air to vent from the pump and to the drum.

CAUTION: The vent tube must be higher than the material level in a full drum.

WARNING: Do not connect any pressure device to the vent tube assembly.

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Accumulator

An accumulator feed system is used with high viscosity materials to drive the material into the

pump. The 4 in. diameter feed system is equipped with high and low level switches to activate a

remote material transfer pump for automatic refill. The transfer pump is stopped when the high

level switch indicates the accumulator is full.

NOTE: Transfer pump not included.

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Slinger Plate

The slinger plate is a flat metal disc secured to the agitator shaft. It is used to spread low

viscosity materials via centrifugal force, increasing the material surface area for rapid vacuum

degassing.

Slinger Plate

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Vacuum Ready Lid with Shower Head

This lid is complete with vacuum fittings, vacuum gauge, and shut-off ball valve with shower

head. The material handing system for the day tank fills from the bulk feed (supplied by

customer) using a vacuum pump (supplied by the customer). The vacuum ready lid is used with

high viscosity material that will be pulled thru the shower head creating an umbrella-like stream

into the day tank. This process increases the surfaces area of the material. The process is not

desirable for low viscosity materials.

Shower Head

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Follower Plate

The follower plate is a 9 in. diameter polyethylene plate with a handle. The plate rests on top of

the material and moves down the tank as material is used, forcing the material into the middle of

the tank and preventing cavitation.

Follower Plate

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Nitrogen

The nitrogen option consists of a nitrogen harness with gauges and regulator. The gauges and

regulator need to be connected to a nitrogen bottle. The hose quick disconnect fittings are

connect to the mating quick disconnect fittings, on the tank lids. One of the gauges shows the

nitrogen pressure from the nitrogen bottle. The other gauge shows the nitrogen pressure being

fed to the material tanks through the regulator on the nitrogen harness. A typical blanket pressure

should be 1-3 psi. The tank lid has a 5 psi pressure relief valve. This system can also be used

for pressure feed systems.

WARNING: If used for pressure feed systems, do not exceed the maximum pressure rating of

the material feed tank.

The nitrogen is used to pressurize the material tanks. This pressurization will place a “dry”

nitrogen “blanket” on the surfaces of the materials in the tanks.

NOTE: Nitrogen bottle not included.

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Desiccant Dryer

The disposable desiccant dryer provides dry make-up air and helps prevent moisture

contamination.

Operation at Installation

a. Remove each of the plastic red caps on the filter elements canister that are in place for

each of the A and B side material collection devices.

b. Fill in the “Installation Date” sticker on the filter elements canister for each of the A and B

side material devices.

c. Replace device when the filter elements in the canister turn purple (see sticker). The

filter elements in the canister are blue when new (see sticker).

Desiccant Dryer

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Heat

Heat Controller Options

There are four heat controller options. Each heat controller option provides one heat zone for

each heated item in the system. If the system only has heated hoses, then the heat controller

option is 2-Zone Low Wattage Heat. If the system has two items to heat and at least one is not a

heated hose, the heat controller option is two Standard Heat Control Zones. If the system has

four or six items to heat, the heat controller option is four or six Standard Heat Control Zones, as

applicable.

Tank Heat Options

The material tanks should be heated if any of the following functions are needed:

• Reduced viscosity for better flow or penetration in potted parts

• Reduced viscosity for faster vacuum degassing

• Reduced the gel or cure time of the final mixture

• Reduced viscosity to aid in feeding the metering pump

• Achieving a consistent temperature where ambient temperature varies and affects mixed

material properties

Pump Heat Options

Heating the pumps is rare. This option should be chosen when the material being pumped

crystallizes or becomes highly viscous at or near room temperature.

Shroud Heater

The shroud heater wraps around the dispense valve to maintaining material temperature through

the dispense.

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Twindispense

The Twindispense style injection block is used for applications where line pressure is not

maintained between cycles.

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Hydracheck Features:

Applications requiring dampen (smooth) Dispense Material Flow. Description: The Hydracheck unit consists of an Oil-filled Cylinder, Air Cylinder, Skip Solenoid, Stop Solenoid and Adjustable Needle Valve. When the Air Cylinder Shaft extends, the Shaft will begin to push against the Oil-Filled Piston Rod and the Skip or the Stop Solenoid is actuated, at a rate determined by the Needle Valve setting (approximately when the machine pistons have reached the metering tube openings). Hydraulic fluid is forced through the needle valve in the opposite end of the unit. The Adjustable Needle Valve controls the flow rate of the fluid through this closed-loop circuit. Therefore, the action of the air cylinder piston is completely controlled. Chatter and flutter are eliminated and the Hydracheck compensates for any variation in the power stroke. The Hydracheck unit does not affect the retract half of the machine cycle.

Setting Desired set points:

The Hydracheck Pressure Regulator is to be set to 65 to 75 PSI (70 typical). This setting is not to be readjusted during the operation.

Initially set the Hydracheck Needle Valve adjustment to the Minimum restriction point (Minimum restriction point is a single thread is engaged counter clockwise).

Operate the machine, adjusting the Air Pump Pressure to a flow rate higher than the desired Material flow rate.

Finally set the Hydracheck Needle Valve adjustment to the desired restriction point creating the desired material flow (Maxim restriction point is all threads are engaged clockwise). Skip Check Function Engaged

Utilized in Shot and Operator Control Mode.

Smooth Dispensed Material Flow at a consistent rate when External Start is Actuated and Open Dispense Valve Limit Switch is Actuated. Stop Check Function Engaged

Utilized in Operator Control Mode only!

Mechanically Stop Dispensed Material Flow at Open Dispense Valve Limit Switch point, which then maintains Air Pump Pressure waiting for another External Start.

Mechanically Stop Dispensed Material Flow at each point beyond Open Dispense Valve Limit Switch point, which then maintains Air Pump Pressure waiting for another External Start until Retract Limit Switch point is reached.

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Shot Mode 1. Set Pump Mode Retract: On

Air Cylinder is Retracted and Extend Limit Switch is Actuated. 2. Set Shot Mode: On

Air Cylinder is Retracted and on the Extend Limit Switch point. 3. Set DV Mode Auto: On

Dispense Valve is ready to open. 4. External Start is Actuated

Air Cylinder moves till Open Dispense Valve Limit Switch point.

Skip Check Function is engaged (Dispensed Material Flow based on Hydracheck Needle Valve adjustment set restriction point).

Dispense Valve opens.

Air Cylinder moves Smooth Dispensing Material at a consistent Flow rate.

Air Cylinder moves to the Retract Limit Switch point.

Dispense Valve closes.

Air Cylinder Retracts to the Extend Limit Switch point. 5. PLC waiting on the next External Start.

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Operator Control Mode

1. Set Pump Mode Retract: On

Air Cylinder is Retracted and Extend Limit Switch is Actuated. 2. Set Operator Control Mode: On

Air Cylinder is Retracted and on the Extend Limit Switch point. 3. Set DV Mode Auto: On

Dispense Valve is ready to open. 4. External Start is Actuated.

Air Cylinder moves till Open Dispense Valve Limit Switch point.

Skip Check Function is engaged (Dispensed Material Flow based on Hydracheck Needle Valve adjustment set restriction point).

Stop Check Function is engaged (Mechanically Stop Dispensed Material Flow and maintains Air Pump Pressure waiting for another External Start).

5a. External Start is Actuated momentary.

Dispense Valve opens.

Air Cylinder moves Smooth Dispensing Material at a consistent Flow rate.

External Start is Actuation is removed.

Dispense Valve closes.

Skip Check Function is engaged (Dispensed Material Flow based on Hydracheck Needle Valve adjustment set restriction point).

Stop Check Function is engaged (Mechanically Stop Dispensed Material Flow and maintains Air Pump Pressure waiting for another External Start).

External Start is Actuated momentary (5a. steps) until the Air Cylinder moves to the Retract Limit Switch point.

Air Cylinder Retracts to the Extend Limit Switch point. 5b. External Start is Actuated held.

Dispense Valve opens.

Air Cylinder moves Smooth Dispensing Material at a consistent Flow rate.

Skip Check Function is engaged (Dispensed Material Flow based on Hydracheck Needle Valve adjustment set restriction point).

Air Cylinder Retracts to the Extend Limit Switch point.

Dispense Valve closes.

Air Cylinder Retracts to the Extend Limit Switch point.

5b starts over again until External Start is Actuation is removed.

NOTE: The Hydracheck can be damaged when running the machine at a high or rapid cycling

rates (from low viscosity high air pump pressure), and should be avoided.

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Operating Instructions

The Series B171-1 Hydro-Check is a precision-built, adjustable, hydraulic resistance unit

designed to provide a smooth controlled feed rate on Bellows Air Motors, Drill Press Feeds and

other air or manually operated machine elements. The Series B171-1 Hydro-Check is a single

acting unit, available with checking action on either forward or reverse stroke for checking loads

up to 1200 pounds. (For checking loads up to 3000 pounds, Series B171-2 and B171-3 may be

used.)

OPERATING PRINCIPLE: The Hydro-Check consists basically, of a checking cylinder (Item 27),

checking piston rod (Item 1), adjustable needle valve (Item 34), and a balance cylinder (Item 43).

The checking piston rod may be directly attached or linked to a moving machine part. As the

piston rod is pulled out, oil in the checking cylinder is forced, by the moving piston, through the

transfer tube, through the needle valve, into the rear end of the checking cylinder. On the return

or non-checking stroke, the hydraulic oil returns through the piston valve and the unit is ready for

another checking stroke.

The balance cylinder assembly (Item 43) automatically compensates for the volumetric

displacement of the checking piston rod. An indicator rod (Item 42), attached to the balance

cylinder piston, indicates the amount of oil in the Hydro-Check. Three grooves on the indicator

rod show when and how much oil should be added to maintain correct hydraulic volume.

MOUNTING: The Hydro-Check can be operated in any position provided it is mounted directly in-

line or parallel to the force it is to control. If unit is mounted parallel, the force or power supply

should be guided by ways or guide rods to prevent side strain on the Hydro-Check piston rod.

The in-line type of mounting is the most desirable type to use on any application. Series B171-1

Hydro-Checks are available with a threaded piston rod guide and lock nut for nose mounting or

pivot brackets and rod clevis for pivot mounting

CHECKING STROKE ADJUSTMENT: The mechanical linkage to the element being controlled,

moving between two piston rod lock nuts, actuates the Hydro-Check. The point at which checking

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action begins is determined by position of the second lock nut (Item 2) on threaded piston rod.

Thus, any portion of the full stroke length may be used for checking. The forward piston rod lock

nut is used to lock the second in position. The actuating element engages the first lock nut on

return stroke to retract the piston rod. The first or innermost piston rod lock nut (Item 21) must be

kept at back end or piston rod thread to prevent Hydro-Check piston from bottoming against rear

cylinder head. This nut is locked in position with a socket head set screw.

CAUTION: Before applying checking load, be sure stroke of Hydro-Check is long enough to

prevent power source from bottoming Hydro-Check piston against front head and possibly

damaging Hydro-Check.

ADJUSTMENT OF CHECKING RATE: Checking Speed is controlled by turning the knurled

needle valve knob (Item 34). Rate is reduced as the knob is turned clockwise and increased as it

is turned counter-clockwise.

LEVEL: Amount of oil in Hydro-Check is indicated by position of balance cylinder indicator rod

(Item 42). The position is determined by grooves on the rod. Proper oil level is indicated when,

with threaded piston rod extended, the second indicator groove is flush with balance cylinder

head. When threaded piston rod is retracted, the third innermost groove should be flush with

cylinder head. Oil should be added when groove nearest end of indicator rod becomes flush with

face of balance cylinder head, when threaded piston rod is fully extended. If low, contact Graco

customer service.

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Customer Signal

This items add a 10 ft (3 m) customer signal interface cable and hardware to initiate a “start”, and

“retract”, and to indicate “ready to dispense” and “cycle complete” conditions.

The START signal allows the customer to initiate a start signal by providing a dry contact closure

between two designated wires on the cable.

The RETRACT signal allows the customer to retract the air cylinder. This stops the pumping

action from the dispense valve by providing a dry contact closure between two designated wires

on the cable.

The READY TO DISPENSE signal provides a contact closure between two designated wires on

the cable to indicate that the machine is ready to dispense a metered shot. This signal is only

activate in SHOT mode.

The CYCLE COMPLETE signal provides a contact closure between two designated wires on the

cable to indicate that the machine has completed a metered shot. The closure will be held for

one second after the cycle is completed and then it will open. This signal is only active in SHOT

mode.

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Grease Option

The grease option provides a grease fitting shaft seal lubricator for selected pumps and the

dispense valve. This includes the pump seal housing with grease cavity, grease fitting, and vent

fitting. A grease gun and PTFE based grease is provided.

A thin film of the material being dispensed is always left on the metering pump shaft as a result of

the reciprocating pump motion. This option is used as a preventative maintenance tool to help

prevent the material on the shaft from hardening. Hardened or partially cured material

accumulated on the pump shaft can cause premature seal failure and can slow or prevent the

pump from cycling.

B Side Grease Fitting A Side Grease Fitting

A Side Overflow B Side Overflow

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Interlock

Interlock Switch Outside (PR Model shown)

This pump guard cover interlock switch is activated when the pump guard cover is closed.

When the pump guard cover is removed, the interlock switch will be deactivated and the PLC

output will also be deactivated. The machine will be inoperative at this time. The following HMI

screen will be displayed as shown below.

To allow the machine to resume operation replace pump guard cover and press the Retract

button on the Pump Control screen.

Interlock Switch Inside (PR Model shown)

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Technical Data

Maximum Ambient Temperature ......................... 110 F (43 C)

Maximum Operating Temperature ....................... 150 F (65 C)

Maximum Air Working Pressure .......................... 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar)

Maximum Amperage ........................................... No-Heat, 120V: 2 Amps

No-Heat, 240V: 6 Amps

Ratio Range

(Depending on metering pistons selected) .......... 1:1 to 62:1

Shot Size Range

(depending on metering pistons selected) .......... 0.2 to 969 cc

Supplied Air Requirements .................................. 0.1 to 2.58 cfm at 80 psi

Electrical Requirements ....................................... 120/240V, 50/60 Hz, 1 phase

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Graco Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material

and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by

Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be

defective. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Graco’s written

recommendations.

This warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by faulty

installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or substitution of non-Graco

component parts. Nor shall Graco be liable for malfunction, damage or wear caused by the incompatibility of Graco equipment with structures,

accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco, or the improper design, manufacture, installation, operation or maintenance of

structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco.

This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for verification of

the claimed defect. If the claimed defect is verified, Graco will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts. The equipment will be returned to

the original purchaser transportation prepaid. If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship, repairs will be

made at a reasonable charge, which charges may include the costs of parts, labor, and transportation.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE, AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED

TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Graco’s sole obligation and buyer’s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above. The buyer agrees that no other remedy

(including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damages for lost profits, lost sales, injury to person or property, or any other incidental or

consequential loss) shall be available. Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within two (2) years of the date of sale.

GRACO MAKES NO WARRANTY, AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT

MANUFACTURED BY GRACO. These items sold, but not manufactured by Graco (such as electric motors, switches, hose, etc.), are subject to

the warranty, if any, of their manufacturer. Graco will provide purchaser with reasonable assistance in making any claim for breach of these

warranties.

In no event will Graco be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from Graco supplying equipment hereunder, or

the furnishing, performance, or use of any products or other goods sold hereto, whether due to a breach of contract, breach of warranty, the

negligence of Graco, or otherwise.

FOR GRACO CANADA CUSTOMERS

The Parties acknowledge that they have required that the present document, as well as all documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into,

given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or indirectly hereto, be drawn up in English. Les parties reconnaissent avoir convenu que la

rédaction du présente document sera en Anglais, ainsi que tous documents, avis et procédures judiciaires exécutés, donnés ou intentés, à la suite

de ou en rapport, directement ou indirectement, avec les procédures concernées.

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TO PLACE AN ORDER, contact your Graco distributor or call to identify the nearest distributor.

Toll Free: 1-800-746-1334 or Fax: 330-966-3006

All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication.

Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 313857

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