Maintenance

Parts Replacement Procedure Formula X Chop Gun

Before performing maintenance on the dispense gun, follow Pressure Relief Procedure.

Notice

Due to the different o-ring materials and lubricants used in the dispense guns, never submerge or soak any dis- pense gun in any type of solvent. Submerging or soak- ing any dispense gun will immediately void the gun war- ranty.

1.Read each procedure entirely before beginning and refer to the illustration views as needed.

2.Flush and clean all passages as they become accessible.

3.Clean all parts before assembly.

4.Replace all O-Rings, Valves and Seals with new parts from the appropriate kit.

5.Inspect all parts for wear or damage and replace as required with new GENUINE GlasCraft REPLACEMENT PARTS from your authorized GlasCraft Distributor.

9.Lightly lubricate all O-Rings with petroleum jelly.

10.Check all springs for resilience. They should return quickly to their original (new) length.

11.Clean the exterior of the Gun and Hoses with an appropriate, clean solvent and cloth or brush.

Hose Removal

1.Releive pressure (See page 19).

2.Remove resin Hose with an 11/16” wrench. (Hold delivery tube with an 11/16” wrench.)

3.Remove catalyst Hose with a 9/16” wrench. (Hold delivery tube with a 9/16” wrench.)

4.Remove solvent hose with a 5/8” wrench. (Hold delivery tube with a 9/16” wrench)

5.Remove all tubing lines by pushing in on the fitting and pulling the tubing out.

6.Remove the chopper air hose with a 11/16” wrench. (Hold the air hose inlet fitting with a 9/16” wrench)

Tape a clean polyethylene bag over the end of each Hose to prevent spillage and to keep clean.

6.Inspect all threads for wear or damage and replace as required.

7.Tighten all threaded parts securely, but not excessively, upon assembly.

8.O-rings can fail if subjected to any of the following conditions.

a.Swelling - coming in contact with solvent or oil from compressor.

b.Cut - sharp, unlubricated edge in gun head or handle.

c.Sticky - contaminated with oil, water, solvent, catalyst, resin or gel-coat.

d.Chaffing - dry sliding surfaces (needs lubrication).

Gun Service

Dispense Gun Component Service and Assembly Procedures

If Seal, P/N 23763-00 and Packing Disks, P/N 23721-04 are removed from the Gun Body GlasCraft recommends that these parts always be replaced with NEW seals and packing disks.

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