Operation4-8Part 1612500−02 2018 Nordson CorporationSpray Gun OperationTo spray powder, pull the spray trigger.To purge the spray gun, release the spray trigger and press down on thepurge trigger. If using a vibratory box feeder, fluidizing air is shut off whilethe spray gun is being purged. P is displayed on the flow display.PurgeTriggerSprayTriggerFigure 4-5 spray gun ControlsElectrode Air Wash OperationElectrode air wash air continually washes the spray gun electrode toprevent powder from collecting on it. Electrode air wash air is turned on andoff automatically when the spray gun is triggered on and off.Daily OperationStartup1. Turn on the spray booth exhaust fan.2. Turn on the system air supply and power.3. Fill the powder hopper 2/3 full of powder. When fluidized, the powdervolume will expand. Do not overfill.4. Install the hopper filled with powder on the cart. Connect the hopperground cable and fluidizing air. Install the pump on the pickup tube orconnect the air tubing to the pump.5. Make sure the spray gun is not triggered, then turn on controller power.The displays and icons on the controller interface should light.NOTE: If the spray gun is triggered on when the controller is powered up, afault will occur and the Trigger LED will blink fast. To clear the fault, releasethe trigger and press the Disable/Enable button to put the controller tosleep, then press the button again to wake it up.6. Make sure the powder in the hopper is being fluidized properly. Thepowder should boil gently, without any fountains. Adjust fluidizing airpressure if necessary, using the needle valve on the rear panel of thecontroller. Fluidizing air is on continuously as long as the controller ison.7. Point the spray gun into the booth and press the trigger to start sprayingpowder.