Installation 3-7 1999 Nordson CorporationAll rights reserved 107 962HIssued 11/99Manual 21-193. To keep the gun, hoses, and other equipment in the spray area clean,cover them with the static dissipative wrap recommended by NordsonCorporation.4. Establish a protected path for the cable between the gun and thepower supply. Anchor the cable and the air and fluid hoses so anystrain is applied only to the hoses. This makes sure that cabledamage will not occur by striking other objects or by severe flexing.NOTE: Refer to the Electrostatic Cable Care and Installation manualfor specific information concerning your electrostatic cable.Before operating the AN-8 Plus gun, make sure that the operator has read and understands the safety precautions in thismanual. you securely tightened the fluid tip and correctly installed the air cap.Verify that the air cap is securely held with the retaining ring. you tightly connected all the air and fluid connections. you correctly installed the pump, heater, fluid filters, power supply,and all accessories, and connected them to a true earth groundaccording to the instructions in their respective manuals. you correctly installed the electrostatic cable. Or, if you converted thegun for use with waterborne coatings, ensure that you correctlyinstalled the conversion parts. you have cleaned the gun handle, and the operator is not wearinggloves that prevent good contact between skin and handle.To convert the AN-8 Plus gun to use waterborne coating materials,consult your Nordson Corporation representative to order the conversionkit. When installing the waterborne conversion kit, refer to the AN-8 PlusAir Spray Gun Solvent-Based to Waterborne Conversion Kit instructionsheet for additional information.5. Checking the Gun AfterInstallation6. Converting the Gun forWaterborne Coatings

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Manual

Introduction

Personal Safety

High-Pressure Fluids

Fire Safety

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Hazards

Safety Labels

H Manual

Options

Typical Heated Circulating System

Theory of Operation

Installing the Cable to the AN-8 Plus Gun

Installing the Gun

Installing the Air Flow Switch, Hoses, and Fittings

Securing the Hoses and Gun

Checking the Gun After Installation

Installing a New Extension Resistor Kit and Cable

Daily

Gun Maintenance

Mechanical Problems

Electrostatic Problems

Disassembling the Gun

Internal Parts

Replacing the Extension Resistor Service Kit and Cable

Replacing the Resistor Only

Replacing Parts and Cleaning the Gun

Assembling the Gun

External Parts

Final Assembly and Adjustments

Gun Assembly

Recommended Spare Parts

Air Valve Service Kit

Handle Replacement Kit

Extension Service Kit

Optional Isocoils

High-Conductivity Isocoil

specifications

Air Quality

Nordson AN-8 Plus Customer Product Manual

AN-8 Plus