Encore Automatic PE Powder Spray Gun 25Part 1612502−01 2018 Nordson CorporationRepairWARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks.Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other relateddocumentation.Preparation1. Shut off the electrostatic voltage and powder pump air at the controller.Purge the gun to blow any remaining powder out of the powder hoseand gun.2. Blow off the exterior of the gun, then disconnect the powder hose, guncable, and air wash tubing from the gun.3. Remove the gun from the mounting bar and move it to a cleanworkbench.Replacing the Powder TubeWARNING: Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during thisprocedure. The powder tube is glass and can shatter if not handled withcare.1. Unscrew the hose adapter with powder tube (29) from the end cap (28)and pull it out of the spray gun. The powder tube should come out withthe hose adapter.NOTE: If the powder tube separates from the hose adapter fitting, carefullyremove the tube from the end cap wearing protective gloves.2. Insert the powder tube into the end cap and through the gun bodies,then thread the adapter into the end cap and finger tighten securely.2829Figure 15 Powder Tube Replacement29. Hose adapter with powder tube 28. End cap