RhinoPro™ Cartridge Gun Manual

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6 Operating Instructions

Table of Contents

Application Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

RhinoPro™ Cartridge Gun 1500 with 750ml cartridges

Caution (continued)• Always disconnect the airline prior to dismantling the cartridge gun or

changing the ratio-plates.

• It is recommended that protective eyeglasses be worn when using allpneumatic tools.

• All personnel protective equipment recommended for spraying RhinoLinings® materials must be worn: air supplied fresh air respirator,protective chemical suite, gloves and shoe covers.

Periodic Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions • To ensure trouble free operation, the cartridge gun should be cleaned

of all material residue after use with Rhino™ Gun and Parts Cleaner.

• Do not submerge, or “soak” the gun in any solvent.

• The recommended cleaning solvents for parts made of plastic orrubber are: Toluene and Xylene.

• It is not recommended to “grease” or “oil” pneumatic guns with theexception of the trigger. Only “grease” or “oil” the trigger if it sticks.

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Application Instructions

SafetyThis applicator is a quality product for the professional user; it is designedfor high duty cycles over long operating periods. As compressed air isused as the power source, operator fatigue is minimal, but it must beremembered that compressed air can be dangerous when used incorrectly.The user should take time to read and understand these operatinginstructions fully.

Always• USE PROTECTIVE EYE & EAR EQUIPMENT WHEN OPERATING.

• DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING ANYMAINTENANCE / CLEANING TASKS.

• WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CHEMICAL RESISTANT SUIT,SUPPLIED FRESH AIR FULL FACE MASK, NITRILE GLOVES AND SHOE COVERS.

Never• CONNECT THE APPLICATOR TO AN AIR SUPPLY WHICH CAN

EXCEED 145 PSI (10 BAR).

• IMMERSE THE GUN INSOLVENT.

• OPERATE THE GUN WITH LOOSE, BROKEN OR MISSING PARTS.

• CARRY THE GUN BY THE AIR PIPE.

• USE DAMAGED CARTRIDGES OR THE WRONG TYPE OFCARTRIDGE IN THE APPLICATOR.

Operating Instructions

Air Connector [E]Connect an airline to the cartridge gun using the supplied quick connect orwith a fitting that has a compatible screw thread.

Load Cartridge Pack1. Ensure the plungers on the cartridge gun are fully retracted.

2. Drop the cartridges into the frame assembly by placing the rear of thecartridges over the plungers and then lowering the front of thecartridges into the front plate.

3. With front of gun tilted up remove cap and cartridge plug.

4. Attach static mix tube using plastic nut.

5. Attach spray tip nozzle and atomizer air.

D

FRONT

REAR

C

A

B

E

F

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Trigger [B]By pulling the trigger, a cushion of compressed air is built up inside theapplicator, this initiates the flow of liquid composites. On releasing thetrigger, the liquid composites flow ceases as the compressed air escapesrapidly by a quick exhaust valve at the rear of the gun.

Plunger Return Button (where fitted) [C] Press and hold the plunger return button [C], then pull the trigger [B]. Thiswill pull back the plunger rods automatically ready for the next cartridge, Ifthe applicator is not fitted with the air return button, manually pull back theplungers using the indicator knob [D].

Indicator/Return Knob [D]This gives a visual indication of how much material is remaining in thecartridge during use. For guns not fitted with air return, the return knob isused to manually pull the plungers back.

Maintenance

Daily: Wipe the applicator using the liquid composites manufacturersrecommended solvent before it has time to set. Special care should betaken to make sure no residue is left on the rods.

Weekly: Check the plungers and all external bolts / screws are tight.Tighten if found to be loose.

Monthly: Lubrication of internal pistons and seals: Place 3 drops of oil onthe air inlet at the bottom of the butt. Recouple the air line and when nextoperated the compressed air will blow the oil into the workings of the gun.

ConnectionCheck the supply pressure. For optimum performance the supply pressuremust be greater than 100 P.S.l. (6.8 bar) and less than 145 PSI (10 bar) anda CFM of 8 – 10. The applicator will work at lower supply pressures, butflow rates could be reduced and may vary. Connect the applicator to asuitable compressed air source using the supplied fitting, or with a suitablefitting. All applicators are fitted with a male ‘h BSP thread.

Operation/Controls

Internal Press Regulator [A]The internal pressure regulator controls the liquid composites flow rate andensures a stable flow of liquid composites is maintained. To increase theflow of liquid composites, turn the knob in a clockwise (+) direction. Todecrease the flow, turn the knob in a counter clockwise (-) direction.

DC

A

B

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Trigger [B]By pulling the trigger, a cushion of compressed air is built up inside theapplicator, this initiates the flow of liquid composites. On releasing thetrigger, the liquid composites flow ceases as the compressed air escapesrapidly by a quick exhaust valve at the rear of the gun.

Plunger Return Button (where fitted) [C] Press and hold the plunger return button [C], then pull the trigger [B]. Thiswill pull back the plunger rods automatically ready for the next cartridge, Ifthe applicator is not fitted with the air return button, manually pull back theplungers using the indicator knob [D].

Indicator/Return Knob [D]This gives a visual indication of how much material is remaining in thecartridge during use. For guns not fitted with air return, the return knob isused to manually pull the plungers back.

Maintenance

Daily: Wipe the applicator using the liquid composites manufacturersrecommended solvent before it has time to set. Special care should betaken to make sure no residue is left on the rods.

Weekly: Check the plungers and all external bolts / screws are tight.Tighten if found to be loose.

Monthly: Lubrication of internal pistons and seals: Place 3 drops of oil onthe air inlet at the bottom of the butt. Recouple the air line and when nextoperated the compressed air will blow the oil into the workings of the gun.

ConnectionCheck the supply pressure. For optimum performance the supply pressuremust be greater than 100 P.S.l. (6.8 bar) and less than 145 PSI (10 bar) anda CFM of 8 – 10. The applicator will work at lower supply pressures, butflow rates could be reduced and may vary. Connect the applicator to asuitable compressed air source using the supplied fitting, or with a suitablefitting. All applicators are fitted with a male ‘h BSP thread.

Operation/Controls

Internal Press Regulator [A]The internal pressure regulator controls the liquid composites flow rate andensures a stable flow of liquid composites is maintained. To increase theflow of liquid composites, turn the knob in a clockwise (+) direction. Todecrease the flow, turn the knob in a counter clockwise (-) direction.

DC

A

B

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Application Instructions

SafetyThis applicator is a quality product for the professional user; it is designedfor high duty cycles over long operating periods. As compressed air isused as the power source, operator fatigue is minimal, but it must beremembered that compressed air can be dangerous when used incorrectly.The user should take time to read and understand these operatinginstructions fully.

Always• USE PROTECTIVE EYE & EAR EQUIPMENT WHEN OPERATING.

• DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING ANYMAINTENANCE / CLEANING TASKS.

• WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CHEMICAL RESISTANT SUIT,SUPPLIED FRESH AIR FULL FACE MASK, NITRILE GLOVES AND SHOE COVERS.

Never• CONNECT THE APPLICATOR TO AN AIR SUPPLY WHICH CAN

EXCEED 145 PSI (10 BAR).

• IMMERSE THE GUN INSOLVENT.

• OPERATE THE GUN WITH LOOSE, BROKEN OR MISSING PARTS.

• CARRY THE GUN BY THE AIR PIPE.

• USE DAMAGED CARTRIDGES OR THE WRONG TYPE OFCARTRIDGE IN THE APPLICATOR.

Operating Instructions

Air Connector [E]Connect an airline to the cartridge gun using the supplied quick connect orwith a fitting that has a compatible screw thread.

Load Cartridge Pack1. Ensure the plungers on the cartridge gun are fully retracted.

2. Drop the cartridges into the frame assembly by placing the rear of thecartridges over the plungers and then lowering the front of thecartridges into the front plate.

3. With front of gun tilted up remove cap and cartridge plug.

4. Attach static mix tube using plastic nut.

5. Attach spray tip nozzle and atomizer air.

D

FRONT

REAR

C

A

B

E

F

Operating The TriggerBy pulling the trigger [B], a cushion of compressed air is built up inside thecylinder, which initiates the flow of coatings. On releasing the trigger, thecoatings flow stops as the compressed air escapes through a quickexhaust valve. It is recommended to start with a regulator pressure settingof 45 PSIG.

Adjusting The Coating FlowAdjusting the coating flow is achieved with the pressure regulator at therear [A] or handle end [F] of the cartridge gun. To increase the flow ofcoating, turn the knob on the regulator in a clockwise direction. Todecrease the flow, turn the knob in a counter-clockwise direction.

To insure proper mix start with front of cartridges pointed up to displaceany air trapped inside cartridges. Once both liquids are flowing you areready to spray.

Texture ControlRegulate the texture by adjusting the air flow to the spray tip by opening orclosing the control valve [E]. Opening the valve will give a fine texture andclosing the valve will increse the droplet size.

Unloading Cartridge PackPoint the front to the cartridge gun upwards. To enable the cartridges to beremoved, the cartridge plungers must first be returned to the start positionby activating the automatic reverse air option as far as it will go.

Caution• The line pressure connected to the cartridge gun should not exceed

145 PSI (10 bar).

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6 Operating Instructions

Table of Contents

Application Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

RhinoPro™ Cartridge Gun 1500 with 750ml cartridges

Caution (continued)• Always disconnect the airline prior to dismantling the cartridge gun or

changing the ratio-plates.

• It is recommended that protective eyeglasses be worn when using allpneumatic tools.

• All personnel protective equipment recommended for spraying RhinoLinings® materials must be worn: air supplied fresh air respirator,protective chemical suite, gloves and shoe covers.

Periodic Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions • To ensure trouble free operation, the cartridge gun should be cleaned

of all material residue after use with Rhino™ Gun and Parts Cleaner.

• Do not submerge, or “soak” the gun in any solvent.

• The recommended cleaning solvents for parts made of plastic orrubber are: Toluene and Xylene.

• It is not recommended to “grease” or “oil” pneumatic guns with theexception of the trigger. Only “grease” or “oil” the trigger if it sticks.

RhinoPro™ Cartridge Gun Manual

R h i n o L i n i n g s U S A , I n c . ■ 9 1 5 1 R e h c o R o a d , S a n D i e g o , C A 9 2 1 2 1

P h o n e 8 5 8 . 4 5 0 . 0 4 4 1 ■ F a x 8 5 8 . 4 5 0 . 6 8 8 1 ■ w w w . r h i n o l i n i n g s . c o m

© 2 0 0 7 R h i n o L i n i n g s U S A , I n c . P N 1 0 4 0 9 0 5 0 7 4 5 5 6

Rhino Linings USA, Inc. ■ Rhino Linings Canada, Inc. ■ Rhino Linings Latin America ■ Rhino Linings Australasia Pty Ltd. ■ Rhino Linings Europe