SDS Meters 7Part 1009912E 2005 Nordson CorporationOperationWARNING Allow only qualified personnel to perform the followingtasks. Follow the safety instructions in this documentand all other related documentation. High pressure fluids are extremely dangerous. Do notplace any part of your body in front of a dispensingdevice, drain, or leak in a high pressure system. A jetof high fluid can cause serious injury, toxic poisoning,or death. Relieve system and material pressurebefore disconnecting hoses. Do not remove any covers during operation. Themoving parts under these covers could cause injury. Heated Versions—To prevent damage to the sealsand O-rings, do not exceed the maximum operatingtemperature of 200 F (93 C).Operation of the SDS meter is dependent upon thesystem configuration. Refer to your system manual orcontact your Nordson representative for informationabout individual component operations.StartupMake sure all fittings, connections, and covers aretightened securely.1. Set the air pressure on the main air input filter to60 psi (4.14 bar) minimum.2. Turn on and cycle the Rhino unloader pumps. Referto your Rhino unloader documentation for moreinformation.3. Start the controller. Refer to your controller systemdocumentation for more information.4. Start the water circulation for temperatureconditioning.5. Wait until the system reaches the required materialdispensing temperature.6. Purge the material. Refer to the Purge Samplessection for more information.Purge SamplesIf the component weight of a full stroke purge sample islow, perform the following:1. Look for material leaking from the system.2. Thoroughly inspect the system to pinpoint andeliminate leaks.If the component weight of a full stroke purge sample ishigh, perform the following:1. A leaky inlet valve may be allowing material to flowthrough during the purge, rather then metering it.Check the inlet valve and its solenoids for properoperation. Replace these parts if necessary.2. If you suspect that air is trapped inside the meteringcylinder, evacuate the air by running the entiresystem until it delivers a continuous flow of material.NOTE:The system cannot be bled. Trapped airmust be pumped through the system and outof the SDS meter. Material passages in thecylinder aid in evacuating trapped air.3. If the results are still not within the limits, contact yourNordson representative.Shutdown1. Turn off and bleed the pressure from the Rhinounloader pumps. Refer to your Rhino bulk unloadermanual for more information.2. Bleed the pressure from the material cylinder.3. Turn off the temperature conditioned water circulationsystem.4. Turn off the controller.