GUSMER GX-14 User manual
"Teamwork & Communication"
Model GX-14
Pour Head
Operating Manual
33943-1
January 19, 1999
Issue 2
GUSMER CORPORATION ®
A Subsidiary of Gusmer Machinery Group, Inc.
One Gusmer Drive
Lakewood, New Jersey, USA 08701-8055
Toll Free 1-800-367-4767 (USA & Canada)
Phone: (732) 370-9000
Fax: (732) 905-8968
Copyright 1999, GUSMER CORPORATION ®
http://www.gusmer.com
NOTICE: This manual contains important information for your GUSMER equipment. Read and retain for future reference.
Model GX-14 Pour Head
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CONTENTS
WARRANTY...............................................................................................................4
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION.....................................................................5
ACCEPTABLE EQUIPMENT USES...................................................................................5
OPERATIONAL SAFETY PROCEDURES...........................................................................6
DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................................7
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................7
SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................9
GX-14 TOOL KIT..................................................................................................... 10
PREPARATION FOR USE...................................................................................... 11
INITIAL SETUP PROCEDURE....................................................................................... 11
Procedure............................................................................................................ 12
OPERATION ............................................................................................................13
DAILY STARTUP PROCEDURES................................................................................... 13
DAILY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES............................................................................... 13
MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................... 14
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .................................................................................... 14
Removing Mixing Chamber ................................................................................. 14
Installing New Mixing Chamber .......................................................................... 14
Installing Used Mixing Chamber......................................................................... 14
Cleaning Mixing Chamber................................................................................... 14
Servicing Hydraulic Cylinder.............................................................................. 16
INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISCREPANCY REPORT.........................................17
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1. MODEL GX-14 POUR GUN COMPONENTS .........................................................7
FIGURE 2. GX-14 MIXING CHAMBER W/ CHECK VALVES...................................................8
FIGURE 3. TOOL KIT (P/N 33980).................................................................................10
FIGURE 4. HOOK-UP DIAGRAM......................................................................................11
FIGURE 5. MODEL GX-14 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ...........................................................16
Model GX-14 Pour Head
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WARRANTY
Gusmer Corporation (Gusmer) provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser (Customer) of
Gusmer manufactured parts and equipment (Product) against any defects in material or
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment from Gusmer facilities.
In the event Product is suspected to be defective in material or workmanship, it must be returned to
Gusmer, freight prepaid. If Product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, as
determined solely by Gusmer, Gusmer will issue full credit to Customer for the freight charges
incurred in returning the defective Product, and either credit will be issued for the replacement cost
of the Product or a replacement part will be forwarded no-charge, freight prepaid to Customer.
This warranty shall not apply to Product Gusmer finds to be defective resulting from: installation,
use, maintenance, or procedures not accomplished in accordance with our instructions; normal
wear; accident; negligence; alterations not authorized in writing by Gusmer; use of “look alike”
parts not manufactured or supplied by Gusmer; or Product used in conjunction with any other
manufacturer's pumping or proportioning equipment. Further, the terms and conditions of this
warranty shall not apply to services or repairs made to Product by any third party not authorized in
writing by Gusmer. For such Product, a written estimate will be submitted to Customer at a
nominal service charge, itemizing the cost for repair. Disposition of Product will be done in
accordance with the terms stated on the written estimate.
The warranty provisions applied to product that are not manufactured by Gusmer will be solely in
accordance with the warranty provided by the original manufacturer of the product.
GUSMER MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF,
OR SUITABILITY FOR, ITS PRODUCT TO PERFORM ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
CREDIT FOR, OR REPLACEMENT OF, PRODUCT DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR
WORKMANSHIP SHALL CONSTITUTE COMPLETE FULFILLMENT OF GUSMER
OBLIGATIONS TO CUSTOMER. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ON
ANY PRODUCT IT MANUFACTURES AND/OR SELLS, WILL BE RECOGNIZED BY
GUSMER UNLESS SAID WARRANTY IS IN WRITING AND APPROVED BY AN OFFICER
OF GUSMER.
Under no circumstances shall Gusmer be liable for loss of prospective or speculative profits, or
special indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Further, Gusmer shall have no liability for
any expenses including, but not limited to personal injury or property damage resulting from failure
of performance of the product, use of the product, or application of the material dispensed through
the product. Any information provided by Gusmer that is based on data received from a third
source, or that pertains to product not manufactured by Gusmer, while believed to be accurate and
reliable, is presented without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or
implied.
Gusmer through the sale, lease, or rental of Product in no way expresses or implies a license for the
use of, nor encourages the infringement of any patents or licenses.
To insure proper validation of your warranty, please complete the warranty card and return it to
Gusmer within two weeks of receipt of equipment.
Revised 11/12/98
Operating Manual General Safety Information
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
It is necessary to understand and follow the instructions in this manual to insure proper
and safe operation of the equipment.
As with most mechanical equipment, certain safety precautions must be taken when the
equipment discussed in this manual is operated or serviced. Severe bodily injury or
damage to equipment and property may result if the instructions and precautions listed
throughout this manual are not followed.
Needless to say, sufficient guidelines cannot be developed to eliminate the need for good
common sense in the use and servicing of this equipment, and in the use and application
of the products, this equipment has been designed to process. Users of this equipment
must therefore, make their own determination as to the suitability of the information
contained in this manual to their specific operation and requirements. There should be
no assumption made that the safety measures and instructions contained herein are all-
inclusive, and that other safety measures may not be required for specific use or
application.
The following safety guidelines are generally applicable to the safe and efficient use of
the equipment.
Acceptable Equipment Uses
The equipment is designed for the dispensing of polyurethane foams, two-component
coating systems, and some two-component epoxy systems, specifically polyureas. Under
no circumstances should any acid or corrosive chemicals be used in the unit. Consult
GUSMER if there is any doubt about the compatibility of the chemical system to be used
in this equipment.
Any use of this equipment other than as indicated above constitutes misuse unless
express written approval is obtained from GUSMER.
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Operational Safety Procedures
This safety information will not be repeated in the text of this manual. The symbols
pertaining to this information will appear where appropriate to alert the operator to
potential hazards.
Solvents and Chemicals
WARNING:THE SOVENTS AND CHEMICAL USED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT EXPOSE THE
OPERATOR TO CERTAIN HAZARDS. ADEQUATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES MUST BETAKEN
SO AS TO AVOID EXCEEDING THE THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) OF THE PRODUCTS BEING
USED, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
OR OTHER QUALIFIED AGENCY. INFORMATION CONCERNING PERSONAL PROTECTION AND
PROPER HANDLING FROM THE SUPPLIER OF SUCH CHEMICALS.
High Voltage
WARNING:TO PREVENT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER OPEN THE
ELECTRIC CONSOLES OR OTHERWISE SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT AND/OR EQUIPMENT USED WITH
IT BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE MAIN POWER DISCONNECT AND INTERRUPTING SUPPLY VOLTAGE
AT THE SOURCE. THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
High Pressure
WARNING:THIS EQUIPMENT HAS OR IS USED WITH EQUIPMENT THAT HAS HYDRAULIC
COMPONENTS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING UP TO 3500 PSI. TO AVOID SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
FROM HYDRAULIC INJECTION OF FLUID, NEVER OPEN ANY HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS OR SERVICE
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS WITHOUT BLEEDING ALL PRESSURES TO ZERO.
Personal Protective
Equipment
WARNING:TO AVOID SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, PROPER PROTECTIVE GEAR MUST BE WORN
WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING, OR BEING PRESENT IN THE OPERATIONAL ZONE OF THIS
EQUIPMENT. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, EYE AND FACE PROTECTION, GLOVES,
SAFETY SHOES, AND RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED.
High Temperature
WARNING:THIS EQUIPMENT HAS OR IS USED WITH EQUIPMENT THAT HAS HIGH
TEMPERATURE COMPONENTS SUCH AS PRIMARY HEATERS AND HEATED HOSES. TO PREVENT
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY FROM HOT FLUID OR HOT METAL, NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE
EQUIPMENT BEFORE ALLOWING IT TO COOL.
Warning
WARNING: FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE
LISTED HAZARDS
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DESCRIPTION
General Description
The design of the Gusmer GX-14 Pour Gun represents a milestone in engineering
design which is so unique that the GX-14 will stand alone as it sets the standard by
which all other guns are measured.
The GX-14 was designed for the automotive industry to provide them with a gun
offering the following features:
•Easy to operate and maintain
•Light weight
•Ergonomically balanced
•Hydraulically actuated
•Non-adjustable
•Rebuildable
Before proceeding with the following procedures, familiarize yourself with the parts of
the GX-14 Gun (Figure 1), so that you may relate to them as you read this manual.
Figure 1. Model GX-14 pour Gun Components
1. Mixing Chamber
2. Hydraulic Cylinder
3. Pistol Grip
4. Pour Handle
5. Proximity Switch
6. Trigger Switch Connector
7. Spacer Covers
8. Coupling Block
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Although new and unique in many aspects, the mixing chamber utilizes direct
impingement mixing while the 1/4” valving rod allows for many hours of self-cleaning
use. The GX-14 Mixing Chamber provides the following features:
•Self-cleaning
•Direct impingement
•Various nozzles to choose from dependent on application
•Specific orifice sizes can be specified
•Rebuildable
•Warranted for 50,000 shots (based on 2 seconds between shots)
•No adjustments required
Before proceeding with the following procedures, familiarize yourself with the parts of
the GX-14 Mixing Chamber Assembly (Figure 2), so that you may relate to them as you
read this manual.
Figure 2. GX-14 Mixing Chamber W/ Check Valves
1. Chamber
2. Nozzle
3. Check Valves
4. Retainer Nut
5. Valving Rod
WARNING: REMOVING NOZZLE FROM CHAMBER WILL VOID WARRANTY.
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Specifications
US Metric
Maximum Output: 40 lbs/min 18 kg/min
Minimum Output 3.50 lbs/min 2 kg/min
Max. Operating Pressure: 3500 psi 241 bar
Hydraulic Supply 1800-2500 psi 124-172 bar
Mixing Internal Impingement, Mechanically Self-Cleaning
Weight: less than 3.5 lbs 1.5 kg
Dimensions: H=8", W=11", D=3" H=20, L=28, D=8cm
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GX-14 Tool Kit
The following tools (Figure 3) are supplied with the GX-14 Tool Kit
Figure 3. GX-14 Tool Kit (P/N 33980)
1. 3/16 Hex Key Wrench
2. 5/32 Hex Key W/ Ball End
3. 9/64 Hex Key Wrench
4. 3/32 Hex Key Wrench
5. Utility Knife
6. Pin Vise
7. Gasket Removal Tool
8. Flush can
9. 10” Adjustable Wrench
10. 6” Adjustable Wrench
11. 1/2” Comb Wrench-Mod
12. 10mm Wrench
13. 7/16” Wrench-Mod
14. #W Flat Bottom Drill
15. # I Drill
16. 3/16 Drill
17. 5/32 Drill
18. 1/8 Drill
19. #61 Drill
20. 5/16 Nut Driver
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