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ISSUE 6
1.0 Introduction
The TQC Sheen automatic panel sprayers have been designed to remove inconsistencies in the application
of wet sprayed coating materials when applied by experienced operators using a hand held gun.
The machines are equipped with a range of adjustments to enable the operator to determine the optimum
settings for consistency in the application of a wide range of liquid coating materials. Subsequent sample
batches can be applied using the same settings.
Consistency in coating application is absolutely essential for subsequent evaluation of visual properties
including colour, gloss, opacity and general appearance, also for the physical properties including thickness,
sagging, levelling and adhesion.
Evaluation of these parameters is particularly important when applying high performance coatings such as
metallic, pearlescent paints and specialist effect coatings.
The elimination of variabilities at the application stage enables any discrepancies in the applied coatings to
be attributable to differences in formulation or processing before the application of the coating material.
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2.0 Panel Sprayer Features
• Easy to operate controls.
• All functions and movements are operated by compressed air.
• Adjustable gun to panel distance, gun travel speed and spray pressure.
• Adjustable panel lift 40 & 50mm settings for SH0586, this assists overspray of the previous pass of
the spray gun.
• SH0582 model benefits customer specified panel lift increments, from 10 to 500mm. (smaller
increments produces greater overspray of previous pass of the spray gun.
(lift increments to be specified at the time of ordering)
• Flash off timer, to enable optimum setting of rest period between each coating.
• Framework and panels are constructed from stainless steel, making for easy cleaning.
• Magnetic Panel holders. (Vacuum holders for non-metallic panels if required, available at the time or
ordering)
• Suitable for use in all spray booths.
• Lockable castors are fitted to aid easy manoeuvrability.
• Emergency and Reset button
• Easy access to internal parts/mechanism for simplified service and cleaning.
• Fitted with integral air filters & regulators
• Compressed air connection by 12mm diameter hose line, speed fit connectors or ½”BSP
connection.
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3.0 Contents
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3.0 Contents
10.0 Installation 12
10.1 Main Air Supply 12
10.2 Setting Main Air Pressure 12
11.0 Panel holder Preparation 13
11.1 Test Panels 13
12.0 Spray Gun Preparation 13
12.1 Gun Post Assembly 13
12.2 Airline to Spray Guns 13
13.0 Operating Instructions 14
13.1 Instructions 14
13.2 Air Supply 14
13.3 Isolator Valve 14
13.4 Control Panel 14
13.5 Spray Gun Setting 14
13.6 Travers Speed 14
13.7 Panel Lift 14
13.8 Coats Counter 14
13.9 Flash-off Timer 15
13.10 Test Panels 15
13.11 Start Button 15
14.0 Panel Sprayer Standard Specification 16
15.0 Optional Equipment 16
16.0 Product Compliances 16
16.1 Functions Compliance 16
16.2 Product Legislation 16
16.3 Safety Compliances 16
17.0 Associated Products 17
17.1 Test Panels 17
17.2 Wet Film Thickness Gauges 17
17.3 Further information on accessories 17
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3.0 Contents
18.0 Maintenance 18
18.1 Safety 18
18.2 Compressed Air Filter 18
18.3 Traverse Assembly 18
18.4 General Inspection 19
18.5 Fault Finding 19
18.6 Pre-Fault Finding Checks 19
18.7 Panel Sprayer Fault Finding 19
18.8 Traverse Faults 19
18.9 Machine stops in Mid Cycle 20
19.0 Service & Contact Information 21
19.1 Training 21
19.2 Product Service 21
19.3 Fault Reporting 21
19.4 Service Contact & Address 21
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4.0 Packing information
The Sprayer is supplied complete with Panel Holder, cable for connection to electrical earth, (for static
dissipation) product manual and any accessory ordered at the time of manufacture.
Product Disposal
The following should be read and understood and by operating and maintenance personnel prior to operating
the automatic panel sprayer.
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7.0 Installation
1. When moving the panel sprayer it is advisable that two people carry out the operation and where
possible to move the sprayer in a longitudinal manner to retain maximum stability.
2. Main air supply must not exceed 10 Bar (150psi) volume capacity able to supply a consumption of
approximately 35 scfm.
3. Connecting the air supply to the sprayer with 12mm diameter tubing hose line, speed fit connectors or
½” BSP connection.
4. Check that the siting of the Sprayer within spray booth can accommodate panel lift system to its
maximum height (1.8 metres).
5. Ensure front castor brakes are engaged prior to operation.
6. If protective covering over the sprayer panels is to be used ensure that safety warning labels are not
hidden.
7. An earth-wire connection point is provided for potential static discharge to a main electrical earthing
point.
8. Check all switches are in the ‘OFF’ condition, turn on main air supply and check for air leaks. It is
important that any leak is dealt with prior to using sprayer.
9. General Guide to installation see section
10. Approximate weight of the SH0586 & SH00682 is 85kg
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7.3 Cleaning
1. It is advisable to turn air supply off prior to any general cleaning.
2. Ensure all instruments and labels are easily readable at all times.
3. If re-siting the sprayer, disconnect the air supply first.
NOTE: Any modification to the supply specification of the sprayer will invalidate
warranty and safety aspects.
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8.0 Control Panel Operation
8.1 Panel Holder
An anodised aluminium frame fitted with magnets to retain steel test sample panels. The holder is easily
removed for cleaning by loosening the socket cap screw located at the base and pulling the holder upwards
from the support bar.
8.7 Castors
Four swivelling castors are fitted to the unit, making it very easy to move the sprayer from one location to
another. The two front castors are fitted with brakes which must always be locked when the machine is in
operation in order to prevent movement.
8.8 Handles
A handle is fitted on each side of the sprayer, making it easy to manoeuvre.
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9.0 Control Panel Operation
Manual provides main air to all manual function switches and when operated it activates emergency stop to
prevent start up without reset being actioned. Switching to Auto enables start of cycle.
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9.4 Spray Pressure – Regulator
Determines the pressure of the main air supplied to spray guns, and is used in conjunction with gauge 2.3 to
prevent accidental alteration the regulator control knob cannot be turned unless it is first pulled out slightly
from the control panel.
The regulator is then turned clockwise to increase pressure or anti-clockwise to decrease pressure.
When pressure is set push knob toward panel to lock.
NOTE: Maximum lift is 9 raises at 50mm increments, and 11 raises at 40mm increments for the SH0586
model, for SH0582 version, the lift increments is dependent on the customer specification.
(range from 10mm to 500mm increments)
NOTE: This should not be changed once the cycle has been started.
To set the counter, hold down the white button and push in the ‘1s’ ‘10s’ button repeatedly until the required
value is displayed, then release the white button.
If several different flash off times are required during multi-coat spraying, it is possible to change timer setting
during spraying sequence.
It is also possible to shorten time delay while timer is operating, even turning dial to zero to start next cycle.
However it is not possible to increase time value while timer is operating.
The dial is graduated to enable the operator to make a note of the setting, the graduations do not represent
any particular unit of speed.
NOTE: If pressure variations of the incoming mains are experienced it will affect the traverse speed
and the controller would require adjustment.
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9.11 Raise/Reset Button
This is a dual purpose switch and is only operable by engaging emergency stop action. The switch is spring
centred therefore needs to be held for as long as signal is required.
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11 Panel Holder Preparation
Before placing test panels on the panel holder, it is advisable to mask the framework and any magnets (or
vacuum holders) that are not in use. This greatly reduces the amount of time and effort required to clean the
holder after the machine has been used.
The panel holder can be removed from the support bar by loosening the wing nut at the base of the support
bar.
Important
Test sample panels should be positioned to the holder in such a
way that they are supported at each of the four corners to ensure
that the surface is presented flat and perpendicular to the traverse
of the spray gun. (The image below refers)
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13.0 Operating Instructions
13.1 Instructions
Ensure that you have read and understood all sections of this manual, particular attention to be drawn to the
control panel operation section, before operating the panel sprayer.
If the panel holder and gun are not in their starting positions (Panel Holder fully in the down position, gun post
set to end of the left-hand position of travel) press the emergency stop button then hold reset switch until they
return.
Ensure nothing is obstructing the traverse/gun post and keep clear of the gun post when operating reset.
If this procedure is followed reset must be actioned prior to start, machine will only start from starting position
as previously mentioned.
Fill the gun reservoir with the previously prepared sample material (paint, varnish etc.)
Using the “Manual Spray switch position check the gun pressure is correct by noting the gauge reading on
the control panel, adjust as necessary using the pressure regulator gauge.
With the manual spray switch “ON” check spay gun settings for optimum fluid and air delivery to achieve the
required atomisation, next switch to “Off”.
NOTE. THIS CAN ONLY BE OPERATED FOLLOWING EMERGENCY STOP.
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13.9 Flash-off Timer
Set the Flash-Off Time 0 – 10 minutes.
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14.0 Panel Sprayers - Standard Specifications
In addition to the information contained in the instruction manual, general and local regulations for accident
prevention and environmental protection shall be kept available and observed. Always ensure all guidelines
in respect of safety and dangers on the instrument are in readable condition.
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In case of danger the instrument has to be switched off by means of the on / off switch or by unplugging the
mains power, then the danger should be eliminated.
• The electrical equipment of the instrument must be checked regularly. Loose connections and damaged
cables must be corrected immediately.
• Always make sure the instrument’s power is turned off while adjusting any electrical component.
• Make sure that no paint or other liquids are spilled on the electronics
• Any modifications or additions or alterations to the instrument may solely be made with permission from the
manufacturer otherwise the warranty will be void.
• Instruments which are not in fault-free condition must immediately be switched off
• Only use replacement parts from the original supplier. Parts used from other sources aren’t guaranteed to
take the loading and meet the safety requirements.
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18.0 Maintenance
18.1 Safety
Any work carried out on mechanical parts within the machine frame should be performed with caution. Please
note that cover panels are NOT safety interlocked so the system should be isolated from mains air pressure
using the ISOLATION SWITCH (inside right hand side panel).
To operate, press the cap down and this will vent the system.
With traverse cylinder mounted onto frame and gun post assembly fitted carryout following checks:
1. Check for free and smooth movement in both directions – Set Speed controller to a low figure e.g. 10-
20. Press emergency stop any operate manual left/right switch.
2. Check for no lateral movement of carriage by pushing and pulling gun post.
The carriage slide system can be adjusted if necessary as detailed below.
To adjust the carriage slide loosen grub screw, these lock adjusting screws.
If carriage is loose:
1. Slacken screws “A”.
2. Turn screws “B” clockwise in small increments ensuring even adjustment.
3. Tighten screws ”A”.
Reverse if carriage is too tight.
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18.4 General Inspection
• Check for air leaks.
• Inspect brushes for wear.
• Check panel lift assembly is secure.
• Check the security of the earth stud connection.
Pneumatics Engineer
For full investigation of finding faults the skills level required is that of a trained pneumatics engineer this is
outside the general scope of the customer’s operators and engineers, should the occasion arise when a full
investigation is required please contact our Service Dept. who will be able to advise accordingly.
The nature of the fault finding listed in this manual is first stage investigation, this will enable the local
engineer to check that the operator settings are functioning correctly and can relay the information to TQC
Sheen Service engineers.
In the event of a fault occurring reset the sprayer to its start condition in the following manner:
• Check the air supply to the machine is supplying approximately 6.5 bar (100PSI)
• Check the machine is turned on
• Check the machine is reset fully
• Check the lift cylinder carriage is fully retracted and is sitting on limit switch. If carriage is on the
switch then the switch could be faulty.
• If the cylinder goes from left to right, sprays, and then returns straight away then check the
counter is set up. Check the counter is not giving a continuous output by removing the A output
pipe from the coats counter, and checking that air is coming from the counter. If air is coming
from the output, try resetting the machine and also press the manual reset button on the front
of the counter. If the fault still occurs, a new counter will be required.
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• If the machine traverses from left to right then returns straight away then lifts then repeats this
until it reaches the number of passes then returns to the start position, this is usually caused
by one of the logic elements on the logic module become faulty. This will require changing and
the services of an service engineer.
• If the traverse travels one way fast and back the other way slow, the cylinder seals could be
worn. To check this, open the door on the machine and listen for air leaks from the cylinder.
Also, the internal seals could be worn. To check these turn the air supply off to the machine
and disconnect the pipes to the cylinder. Apply an air supply to one end of the cylinder (turn
air on slowly), the cylinder should then traverse to the other end if air still comes out of the
cylinder once it has reached the end then the seals are worn. Repeat for the other end of the
cylinder.
1) The speed of the lift cylinder is not too quick when it lifts, this can cause the magnetic reed switches on
the carriage to miss the contacts, which will in turn stop the machine. To adjust the speed of the cylinder
there is a flow restrictor at the top and the bottom of the cylinder which when adjusted will speed up or
slow down the cylinder.
2) Check the magnetic switches are set up properly, e.g. the distance between the switch and the switch
contact (gap should be between 1mm/2mm).
3) Check the switches are working (when the switch gives an output, the indicator button should be sticking
out. If not, replace the switch.
4) If the cylinder is not lifting try adjusting the flow restrictors on the cylinder, and adjust the cylinder carriage
by loosening the ten adjusting screws on the side of the carriage.
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19.0 Service & Contact Information
19.1 Training
We can offer training in use of the machines, please contact our Sales Dept.
sales@tqcsheen.com
It is recommended that these machines are subject to regular service in order to ensure that they operate to
the designed specifications.
Service Address
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