Hose ports(Filtered and nonfiltered manifoldsshown)Switch receptacleInstallation3-10Part 1032059B 2003 Nordson CorporationManual 41-DURABLUE-MA-02Connecting Hoses and GunsDuraBlue melters use standard Nordson hoses and guns and support theconnection of up to two hose/gun pairs.WARNING: Risk of fire or equipment damage! Before connecting hosesand guns to the melter, confirm that the power required by the hoses andthe guns does not exceed the maximum wattages specified in Appendix A,Calculating Melter Power Requirements.To connect hosesSee Figure 3-4.Observe the following guidelines: For information about choosing the correct Nordson hot melt hose foryour manufacturing process, refer to the latest edition of Nordson’s hotmelt dispensing equipment Replacement Parts Catalog or contact yourNordson representative. Connect hoses to any of the hose ports provided on the manifold. Themelter is shipped with one hose fitting (capped) pre-installed on themanifold. Refer to the user’s guide provided with each Nordson hose. The guidecontains important information about routing and installing the hose. Save all of the plugs that were removed from the hose ports. A plug willneed to be reinstalled into a hose port if a hose is later removed. Connect switched handgun hoses or footswitches, to the switchreceptacles on the back of the melter.NOTE: Only connect a switched handgun or the optional footswitch tothe switch receptacle. The receptacle in not intended for automaticcontrol of the motor.