Fiberglass Roving

Choppers
USER MANUAL

5845 WEST 82ND STREET

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
46278 U.S.A.
Phone (317) 875-5592
Fax (317) 875-5456
Email gcisales@glascraft.com
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 Table Of Contents

Introduction

About This Manual.................................................................................................................................................... 1

General Information ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Parts & Illustrations

Repair Kits .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

B-410 Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
B-510 Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
AM-100 Air Motor .................................................................................................................................................... 8
AM-100-2 Air Motor ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Safety

Operating Your Polyester System Safety ................................................................................................................ 10

Installation

LPA2 / Indy Gun ....................................................................................................................................................... 18

Indy-X Gun ............................................................................................................................................................... 20
Formula Gun ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Maintenance

Blade Replacement Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 25

Chopper Blade Installation Illustration ..................................................................................................................... 26
Anvil Sleeve Replacement / Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 27

Notes .......................................................................................................................................... 29
Limited Warranty Policy ........................................................................................................... 31
Technical Assistance ............................................................................................................... 32
For Your Reference ....................................................................................INSIDE BACK COVER
 Introduction

About This Manual

Before operating, maintaining or servicing any made from the GlasCraft assembly instructions
GlasCraft system, read and understand all of provided.
the technical and safety literature provided with
This manual provides information for the assem-
GlasCraft products. If you do not have the prop-
bly, operation, maintenance and service of this
er or related manuals and safety literature for
GlasCraft product as used in a typical congu-
your GlasCraft system, contact your GlasCraft
ration. While it lists standard specications and
distributor or GlasCraft, Inc.
procedures, some deviations may be found.
In this GlasCraft technical and safety publica-
tion, the following advisories will be provided In order to provide our users with the most up-
where to-date technology possible, we are constantly
appropriate: seeking to improve products. If technological
change occurs after a product is on the market,
NOTE we will implement that technology in future pro-
duction and, if practical, make it available to cur-
Is information about the procedure in progress. rent users as a retrot, up-date or supplement.
If you nd some discrepancy between your unit
CAUTION and the available documentation, contact your
Is imperative information about equipment GlasCraft distributor to resolve the difference.
protection. GlasCraft, Inc. reserves the right to change or
modify this product as it deems necessary.
WARNING
Is imperative information about personal safety. Careful study and continued use of this manual
will provide a better understanding of the equip-
The information in this document is intended ment and process, resulting in more efcient
only to indicate the components and their normal operation, longer trouble-free service and faster,
working relationship typical use. Each assembly easier troubleshooting.
should be directed by a GlasCraft distributor or

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 General Information
The manner in which this equipment is adjusted and The experience of most berglass operations indicates that
used will ultimately determine the quality of the nished extremely high glass/resin ratios result in laminates that
parts it is used to produce. Glass/resin ratios, cure are difcult to roll out and insufciently wet-out for highest
times and outputs are readily adjustable with the use of strength. On the other hand, very low glass contents may
the pressure regulators provided. However, the amount result in laminates with very low mechanical strengths and a
of material waste, evenness of application and speed of tendency to fracture under stress.
operation will be regulated by the skill of the operator.
When spraying with a Chopper attached, proper Chopper
Any change in the resin pressure regulator setting will adjustment is essential to achieving an even dispersal of cut
require simultaneous changes in the roving cutter to roving in the resin fan.
maintain identical glass/resin ratios and cure times. At
very high outputs, it may become necessary to use mul- If the Chopper is off-center, roving will collect on one side of
tiple strands of roving in order to achieve sufcient glass the spray pattern with excess resin on the other side. If the
content. Chopper height adjustment is too low, roving will miss the
resin completely and fall to the oor dry. If adjusted too high,
NOTE roving will tend to concentrate in the middle of the spray
Do not attempt to achieve glass contents in excess of pattern.
40%
Whenever possible, the gun should be held perpendicular to
the mold surface. A working distance of 18 to 36 inches will
generally give good results.

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 Parts & Illustrations

B-210-71 Repair Kit

Part
Description Qty.
Number
B-210-17 BLADES 100
B-210-21W SMALL WHITE RUBBER WHEEL 1
5133-62MD SNAP RING 2

B-510-71 Repair Kit

Part
Description Qty.
Number
B-510-25 BLADES 100
B-510-08 LARGE WHITE RUBBER WHEEL 1

AM-120 Repair Kit

Part
Description Qty.
Number
AM-103 VANE 8
AM-109 GASKET 2
AM-112 BEARING 2
AM-113 SEAL 1
7606-17 O-RING 1

Chopper Snout Options

Part
Description Gun
Number
23543-00 OPEN SNOUT INDY / FORMULA
23543-01 CLOSED SNOUT INDY / FORMULA
23543-02 OPEN SNOUT INDY X
B-210-91 CLOSED SNOUT (NARROW) LPA2 / INDY / FORMULA
B-210-92 CLOSED SNOUT (WIDE) LPA2 / INDY / FORMULA

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B-410 Chopper

4 REVISION R
 B-410 Parts List

Part
Description
Number
378 FELT OILER
13076-10 O-RING
13076-11 O-RING
17390-02 SPRING WASHER
5133-62MD SNAP RING
7606-05 O-RING
7733-13 NUT
7734-06 LOCK WASHER
7958-48C MACHINE SCREW
8160-12C SET SCREW Part
Description Qty.
8212-16F MACHINE SCREW Number
9944-16C MACHINE SCREW 21561-00 LOCK NUT 1
21568-00 MUFFLER ASSEMBLY 21562-00 FELT WASHER 2
AM-100-1 AIR MOTOR ASSEMBLY 21563-01 SPEED KNOB 1
B-210-10A AIR MOTOR SPACER 21564-00 MUFFLER TUBE 1
B-210-14A NUT GUARD 21567-24F SCREW 1
B-210-14B SNAP RING 7486-23 WASHER 1
B-210-14C GUARD LINER
B-210-14E CHOPPER GUARD
B-210-15-1 FEED BAR
B-210-15-2 BUSHING
B-210-16A CUTTING BLADE BAR
B-210-16B RET.BAR SPRING
B-210-16C CUTTER HEAD
B-210-16E CUTTING HEAD BOLT
B-210-16F SNAP RING
B-210-17 CUTTING HEAD BLADE
B-210-32A2 THUMB SCREW Part
Description Qty.
B-210-32B CONTROL BLOCK NUT
Number
B-210-17 CUTTING HEAD BLADE 100
B-210-71 CHOPPER PARTS KIT
B-210-21W SMALL WHITE RUBBER WHEEL 1
B-210-91 CUTTER GUARD SNOUT
5133-62MD SNAP RING 2
B-310-24-2 ECCENTRIC NUT
B-310-30 CHOPPER BLOWER TUBE
B-310-4 CUTTER CLIP
B-410-01 AIR MOTOR TUBE
B-410-02-3 NUT CAP
B-410-07 TEE SWAGE PIPE FITTING
B-410-13 CUTTER BACK PLATE
GC-1021 USER MANUAL

5 REVISION R
B-510 Chopper

6 REVISION D
 B-510 Chopper Parts List

Part Part
Description Description
Number Number
378 FELT OILER B-510-17 COMPRESSION SPRING
13076-10 O-RING B-510-18 COMPRESSION SPRING
13076-11 O-RING B-510-19 RETAINING RING
16828-01 RETAINING RING B-510-20 GUARD CASTING
17390-01 SPRING WASHER B-510-21 TURN KNOB
7486-03 WASHER B-510-22 CHOPPER CHUTE
7606-05 O-RING B-510-23 SCREW
7734-06 LOCK WASHER B-510-24 COVER INSERT
8160-08C SET SCREW B-510-25 1 in. CUTTING HEAD BLADE
8160-12C SET SCREW B-510-71 CUTTER SPARE PARTS KIT
8212-12F SCREW GC-1021 USER MANUAL
8212-16F SCREW
9944-12C SCREW
9944-16C SCREW
9944-36C SCREW Part
Description Qty.
21568-00 CHOPPER MUFFLER ASSEMBLY Number
23531-02 SHOULDER SCREW 21561-00 LOCK NUT 1
23535-01 SNAP RING 21562-00 FELT WASHER 2
AM-100-2 AIR MOTOR ASSEMBLY 21563-01 SPEED KNOB 1
B-210-10A AIR MOTOR SPACER 21564-00 MUFFLER TUBE 1
B-210-16F SNAP RING 21567-24F SCREW 1
B-210-17 CUTTING HEAD BLADE 7486-23 WASHER 1
B-210-32A1 LOCK NUT
B-210-32A2 THUMB SCREW
B-210-32B CONTROL BLOCK NUT
B-310-4 CUTTER CLIP
B-410-01 AIR MOTOR TUBE
B-410-02-3 NUT CAP
B-410-07 TEE SWAGE PIPE FITTING
B-510-01 BACK PLATE
B-510-02 SLIDING LOCK
B-510-03 ADJUSTMENT KNOB
B-510-04 ADJUSTMENT WASHER
B-510-05 FEED BAR
B-510-08 LARGE WHITE RUBBER WHEEL
B-510-09 ROLLER HUB
B-510-11 IDLER BEARING
B-510-14 ANGLE WEDGE CUTTER HEAD
B-510-15 ANGLE WEDGE INSERT
B-510-16 BLOWER TUB
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 AM-100 Air Motor
Used with B-410 Chopper

AM-109 AM-109
Gasket Gasket

AM-114 AM-115
Front Cap Rear Cap
5133-62MD AM-113
Snap Ring Seal

N/A N/A

AM-112
Bearing

B-210-23
Tire Shaft

NOTE:
End Cap
(Not Shown)

N/A

B-210-23A
Roll Pin
AM-110
R oll Pin
AM-103
Rotor Vane
REVISED 2/98

REPAIR KIT: AM-120

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 AM-100-2 Air Motor
Used with the B-510 Chopper

AM-109 AM-109
G asket Gasket

AM-114 AM-115
Front Cap Rear Cap

AM-113
Seal

N/A N/A

AM-112
Bearing

NOTE:
End Cap
(Not Shown)

N/A

AM-110
R oll Pin
AM-103
Rotor Vane

REPAIR KIT: AM-120

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 Safety

Operating Your Polyester System particularly Paragraph (m) Organic Peroxides

and Dual Component Coatings.
Safely
Other standards and recognized authorities to con-
sult are the National Fire Protection Association
1.0 Introduction (NFPA) bulletins as follows:

Any tool, if used improperly, can be dangerous. NFPA No. 33 Chapter 14, Organic Perox
Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those using ides and Dual Component Materials
the tool. In like manner, safe operation of polyes- NFPA No. 63 Dust Explosion Prevention
ter processes is the responsibility of those who use NFPA No. 70 National Electrical Code
such processes and those who operate the equip- NFPA No. 77 Static Electricity
ment. This manual outlines procedures to be fol- NFPA No. 91 Blower and Exhaust System
lowed in conducting polyester operations safely. NFPA No. 654 Plastics Industry Dust
Hazards
This system has been specically designed for use Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment
of Polyester Resin ,Gel-Coat ,and Methyl Ethyl Ke- recommended :
tone Peroxides (MEKP) applications. Other formu-
lations or blends considered for use in this equip- Fire Extinguisher -- code ABC ,rating number
ment is strictly prohibited without the expressed 4a60bc. Extinguishing Media -- Foam, Carbon Di-
consent by GlasCraft Inc. oxide, Dry Chemical, Water Fog.

GlasCraft, Inc. cannot eliminate every danger nor Copies of the above bulletins are available, at a
foresee every circumstance that might cause an in- nominal charge from:
jury during equipment operation. Some risks, such
as the high pressure liquid stream that exits the National Fire Protection Association
spray tip, are inherent to the nature of the machine 470 Atlantic Avenue
operation and are necessary to the process in or- Boston, MA 02210
der to manufacture the end-product. For this rea-
son, ALL personnel involved in polyester operations Research Report No. 11 of the American Insurance
should read and understand the Safety Manual. It is Association deals with Fire, Explosion and Health
very important for the safety of employees involved Hazards of Organic Peroxides. It is published by...
in the operation that equipment operators, mainte-
nance and supervisory personnel understand the American Insurance Association
requirements for safe operation. 85 John Street
New York, New York 10038
Each user should examine his own operation,
develop his own safety program and be assured Local codes and authorities also have standards to
that his equipment operators follow correct proce- be followed in the operation of your spraying equip-
dures.GlasCraft hopes that this manual is helpful ment. Your insurance carrier will be helpful in an-
to the user and recommends that the precautions swering questions that arise in your development of
in this manual be included in any such program. safe procedures.
GlasCraft recommends this Safety Manual remain
on your equipment at all times for your personnel
safety. 1.2 Personnel Safety Equipment
In addition to the manual, GlasCraft recommends GlasCraft recommends the following Personal
that the user consult the regulations established un- Safety Equipment for conducting safe operations of
der the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), the Polyester Systems:
particularly the following sections:

1910.94 Pertaining to ventilation.

1910.106 Pertaining to ammable liquids.
1910.107 Pertaining to spray nishing
operations,
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 Safety
MEKP is not a single chemical. Various polymeric
GlasCraft recommends that the user consult the state forms may exist which are more or less hazardous
and local regulations established for all Safety equip- with respect to each other. These differences may
ment listed. arise not only from different molecular structures (all
are, nevertheless, called MEKP) and from possible
trace impurities left from the manufacture of the
2.0 Material Safety chemicals, but may also arise by contamination of the
MEKP with other materials in its storage or use.Even
2.1 Hazards Associated with a small amount of contamination with acetone, for
Laminating Operations instance, may produce an extremely shock-sensitive
and explosive compound.

The major hazards which should be guarded against in Contamination with promoters, or materials
polyester laminating operations are those associated containing promoters, such as laminate sandings,
with: or with any readily oxidizable material, such as
brass or iron, will cause exothermic redox
1. The ammability and explosion dangers of the reactions which can become explosive in nature.
catalyst normally used - Methyl Ethyl Ketone Heat applied to MEKP, or heat build-up from
Peroxide (MEKP). contamination reactions can cause it to reach
what is called its Self-Accelerating Decomposition
2. The ammability dangers of clean-up solvents Temperature (SADT).
sometimes used (GlasCraft recommends that
clean-up solvents be nonammable), and of resin
diluents used, such as styrene. Researchers have reported measuring pressure rates-
of-rise well in excess of 100,000 psi per second when
3. The ammability dangers of catalyst diluents, if certain MEKPs reach their SADT. (For comparison, the
used. (GlasCraft recommends that catalyst not highest pressure rate-of-rise listed in NFPA Bulletin No.
be diluted.) 68, Explosion Venting, is 12,000 psi per second for
an explosion of 12% acetylene and air. The maximum
4. The ammability dangers of the uncured value listed for a hydrogen explosion is 10,000 psi per
liquid resins used. second.)

5. The combustibility dangers of the cured laminate, Some forms of MEKP, if allowed to reach their SADT,
accumulations of overspray, and laminate will burst even an open topped container. This
sandings. suggests that it is not possible to design a relief valve
to vent this order of magnitude of pressure rate-of-rise.
6. The toxicity dangers of all the chemicals used in The user should be aware that any closed container,
laminating operations with respect to ingestion, be it a pressure vessel, surge chamber, or pressure
inhalation and skin and eye hazards. accumulator, could explode under certain conditions.
There is no engineering substitute for care by the user
in handling organic peroxide catalysts.
2.2 Catalyst
If, at any time, the pressure relieve valve on top of the
catalyst tank should vent, the area should be evacuated
(Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) at once and the re department called. The venting
could be the rst indication of a heat, and therefore,
MEKP is among the more hazardous materials found pressure build-up that could eventually lead to an
in commercial channels. The safe handling of the explosion. Moreover, if a catalyst tank is sufciently
unstable (reactive) chemicals presents a denite full when the pressure relief valve vents, some
challenge to the plastics industry. the highly reactive catalyst may spray out, which could cause eye injury.
property which makes MEKP valuable to the plastics For this reason, and many others, anyone whose job
industry in producing the curing reaction of polyester puts them in an area where this vented spray might
resins also produces the hazards which require go, should always wear full eye protection even when
great care and caution in its storage, transportation, laminating operations are not taking place.
handling, processing and disposal.

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 Safety

Safety in handling MEKP depends to a great extent on with copious quantities of clean water and
employee education, proper safety instructions and safe disposed of in accordance with the catalyst
use of the chemicals and equipment. Workers should manufacturers instructions.
be thoroughly informed of the hazards that may result
from improper handling of MEKP, especially in regards The extent to which the user is successful in
to contamination, heat, friction and impact. They should accomplishing these ends and any additional recom-
be thoroughly instructed regarding the proper action mendations by the catalyst manufacturer determines
to be taken in the storage, use and disposal of MEKP largely the safety that will be present in his operation.
and other hazardous materials used in the laminating
operation.
2.3 Clean-Up Solvents and Resin
In addition, users should make every effort to: Diluents
1. Store MEKP in a cool, dry place in original
containers away from direct sunlight and away WARNING
from other chemicals. A hazardous situation may be present in your pressur-
ized uid system!
2. Keep MEKP away from heat, sparks and open Hydrocarbon Solvents can cause an explosion when
ames. used with aluminum or galvanized components in a
closed (pressurized) uid system (pumps, heaters, l-
3. Prevent contamination of MEKP with other ters, valves, spray guns, tanks, etc.)
materials, including polyester overspray and The explosion could cause serious injury, death and/or
sandings, polymerization accelerators and substantial property damage.
promoters, brass, aluminum and non- Cleaning agents, coatings, paints, etc. may contain
stainless steels. Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents.
Some GlasCraft spray equipment includes aluminum or
4. Never add MEKP to anything that is hot, since galvanized components and will be affected by
explosive decomposition may result. Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents.

5. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. There are three key elements to the Halogenated
Protective equipment should be worn at all Hydrocarbon (HHC) solvent hazard.
times. During clean-up of spilled MEKP,
personal safety equipment, gloves and eye 1. The presence of HHC solvents. 1,1,1-
protection must be worn. Fire ghting Trichloroethane and Methylene Chloride are the
equipment should be at hand and ready. most common of these solvents. However, other
HHC solvents are suspect if used; either as part
6. Avoid spillage, which can heat up to the point of paint or adhesives formulation, or for clean-up
of self-ignition. ushing.

7. Repair any leaks discovered in the catalyst 2. Aluminum or Galvanized Parts. Most handling
system immediately, and clean up the leaked equipment contains these elements. In contact
catalyst at once in accordance with the with these metals, HHC solvents could generate
catalyst manufacturers instructions. a corrosive reaction of a catalytic nature.

8. Use only original equipment or equivalent parts 3. Equipment capable of withstanding pressure.
from GlasCraft in the catalyst system When HHC solvents contact aluminum or galva
(i.e.: hoses, ttings, etc.) because a dangerous nized parts inside a closed container such as a
chemical reaction may result between pump, spray gun, or uid handling system, the
substituted parts and MEKP. chemical reaction can, over time, result in
a build-up of heat and pressure, which can reach
9. Catalyst accumulated from the purging of explosive proportions. When all three elements
hoses or the measurement of uid output are present, the result can be an extremely
deliveries should never be returned to the violent explosion. the reaction can be sustained
supply tank. such catalyst should be diluted with very little aluminum or galvanized metal; any
12 amount of aluminum is too much.
 Safety
supplier regarding the best non-ammable clean-up sol-
The reaction is unpredictable. Prior use of an HHC sol- vent with the heat toxicity for your application.
vent without incident (corrosion or explosion) does NOT
mean that such use is safe. These solvents can be dan- If, however, you nd it necessary to use ammable
gerous alone (as a clean-up or ushing agent) or when solvents, they must be kept in approved, electrically
used as a component or a coating material. There is no grounded containers.
known inhibitor that is effective under all circumstances.
Furthermore, the mixing of HHC solvents with other Bulk solvent should be stored in a well-ventilated, sepa-
materials or solvents, such as MEK, alcohol, and tolu- rate building, 50 feet away from your main plant.
ene, may render the inhibitors ineffective.
You should allow only enough solvent for one days use
The use of reclaimed solvents is particularly hazardous. in your laminating area.
Reclaimers may not add any inhibitors. Also, the pos-
sible presence of water in reclaimed solvents could feed NO SMOKING signs must be posted and observed in
the reaction. all areas of storage or where solvents and other am-
mable materials are used.
Anodized or other oxide coatings cannot be relied upon
to prevent the explosive reaction. Such coatings can Adequate ventilation (as covered in OSHA Section
be worn, cracked, scratched, or too thin to prevent con- 1910.94 and NFPA No. 91) is important wherever sol-
tact. There is no known way to make oxide coatings or vents are stored or used, to minimize, conne and ex-
to employ aluminum alloys which will safely prevent the haust the solvent vapors.
chemical reaction under all circumstances.
Solvents should be handled in accordance with OSHA
Several solvent suppliers have recently begun promoting Section 1910.106 and 1910.107.
HHC solvents for use in coating systems. The increasing
use of HHC solvents is increasing the risk. Because of
their exemption from many State Implementation Plans 2.4 Catalyst Diluents
as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), their low am-
mability hazard, and their not being classied as toxic or GlasCraft spray-up and gel-coat systems currently pro-
carcinogenic substances, HHC solvents are very desir- duced are designed so that catalyst diluents are not re-
able in many respects. quired. GlasCraft, therefore, recommends that diluents
not be used. This avoids the possible contamination
which could lead to an explosion due to the handling and
mixing of MEKP and diluent. In addition, it eliminates any
WARNING problems from the diluent being contaminated through
Do not use Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents in pres- rust particles in drums, poor quality control on the part of
surized uid systems having aluminum or galvanized the diluent supplier, or any other reason. If, however, di-
wetted parts. luents are absolutely required, contact your catalyst sup-
plier and follow his instructions explicitly. Preferably, the
NOTE supplier should premix the catalyst to prevent possible
GlasCraft is aware of NO stabilizers available to prevent on the job contamination while mixing.
Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents from reaction under
all conditions with aluminum components in a closed WARNING
uid system. If diluents are not used, it should be remembered that
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION... catalyst spillage, gun, hose and packing leaks are poten-
Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents are dangerous tially more hazardous, since each drop contains a higher
when used with aluminum components in a closed uid concentration of catalyst, and therefore will react quicker
system. with overspray and the like.

Consult your material supplier to determine whether

your solvent or coating contains Halogenated Hydrocar- 2.5 Uncured Liquid Resin
bon Solvents.
Resin should be stored in a well ventilated building at
GlasCraft recommends that you contact your solvent least 50 feet from your main plant. In addition, the stor-
age temperature should not exceed 75 degrees F.
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 Safety

In your main plant, store only enough resin for one days 3. Inspect resin and catalyst hoses daily for wear or
production. stress at the entry and exits of the boom sections
and at the gun and ttings. Replace if wear or
NO SMOKING signs must be posted and observed in weakness is evident or suspected.
all areas where resin is stored and/or used.
Refer to OSHA Section 1910.94, 1910.106, 1910.107 4. Arrange the hoses and berglass roving guides
and consult resin suppliers for more detailed informa- so that the berglass strands DO NOT rub
tion. against any of the hoses at any point. If allowed
to rub, the hoses may be cut through, causing a
Adequate ventilation (as covered in OSHA Section hazardous leakage of material which could incr-
1910.94 and NFPA No. 91) is important wherever sol- ease the danger of re. Also the material may
vents are stored or used, to minimize, conne and ex- spew onto personnel in the area.
haust the solvent vapors.
2.7 Toxicity of Chemicals
Resin must never be stored in an area where MEKP is
stored or used.
GlasCraft recommends that you consult OSHA Sections
Open-top drums should not be used, due to possible 1910.94, 1910.106, 1910.107 and NFPA No. 33, Chap-
contamination and possible catalyzation from overspray ter 14, and NFPA No. 91.
or spillage of MEKP into drum, which could not only se-
verely damage the polyester spray system, but might Contact your chemical supplier(s) and determine the
also cause the drum of resin to ignite. toxicity of the various chemicals used, as well as the
best methods to prevent injury, irritation and danger to
When spraying test patterns or purging the gun, always personnel.
remove the test samples and waste from the building im- Also determine the best methods of rst aid treatment for
mediately and dispose of them in accordance with your each chemical used in your plant.
material suppliers recommendations.
2.8 Treatment of Chemical Injuries
2.6 Cured Laminate, Overspray and
Laminate Sandings Accumulation Great care should be used in handling the chemicals
(resins, catalyst and solvents) used in polyester systems.
Such chemicals should be treated as if they hurt your
Remove all accumulations of overspray, FRP sandings, skin and eyes and as if they are poison to your body. For
etc. from the building as they occur. If this waste is al- this reason, GlasCraft recommends the use of protective
lowed to build up, spillage of catalyst is more likely to clothing and eye wear in using polyester systems.
start a re, In addition, the re would burn hotter and
longer. However, users should be prepared in the event of such
an injury. Precautions include:
Floor coverings, if used, should be non-combustible.

Spilled or leaked catalyst may cause a re if it comes in 1. Know precisely what chemicals you are using and
contact with an FRP product, oversprayed chop or resin, obtain information from your chemical supplier on
FRP sandings or any other material with MEKP. what to do in the event the chemical gets
onto your skin or into the eyes, or is swallowed.
To prevent this spillage and leakage, you should:
2. Keep this information together and easily available
1. Maintain your GlasCraft System. Check the gun so that it may be used by those administering rst
several times daily for catalyst and resin packing aid or treating the injured person.
or valve leaks. REPAIR ALL LEAKS IMMEDIATELY.
3. Be sure the information from your chemical
2. Never leave the gun hanging over, or lying inside supplier includes instructions on how to treat
the mold. A catalyst leak in this situation would any toxic effects the chemicals may have.
certainly damage the part, possible the mold, and
may cause a re.
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 Safety
3.1 Emergency Stop Procedures
WARNING
Contact a doctor immediately in the event of any in- The following steps should be followed in order to
jury and give him the information you have collected. stop the machinery in an emergency situation:
If your information includes rst aid instructions, ad-
minister rst aid immediately while you are contact- 1. The yellow air valve located where the air
ing the doctor. enters the machine should be pushed to
the OFF (closed) position. To do this simply
Fast treatment of the outer skin and eyes that con- push on the lever protruding out the side of
tact such chemicals generally includes immediate the valve. This will also cause all the system
and thorough washing of the exposed skin and im- air to bleed out of the system in a matter of a
mediate and continuous ushing of the eyes with few seconds thus making the system
lots of clean water for at least 15 minutes or more. incapable of operating.
These general instructions of rst aid treatment,
however, may be incorrect for some chemicals; that NOTE
is why you must know the chemicals and treatment Step 2 is a precautionary step and should be fol-
before an accident occurs. Treatment for swallow- lowed whenever the emergency stop valve is acti-
ing a chemical frequently depends upon the nature vated to the stop mode. Failure to do so will damage
of the chemical. regulators and components when reactivating to the
ON position.

NOTE 2. Turn all system regulators to OFF (counter-

Refer to your System User Manual for complete and clockwise) position.
detailed operating instructions and service informa-
tion.
NOTE
Verify that the Catalyst Pressure Relief Line and the
3.0 Equipment Safety Resin Return Line are secured before relieving cata-
lyst and resin uid pressure.

WARNING 3. Catalyst pressure in the Slave Pump can be

GlasCraft suggest that personnel safety equipment eliminated by rotating the yellow valve handle
such as EYE GOGGLES, GLOVES, EAR PROTEC- on the Slave Pump 90 degrees to the ON
TION, and RESPIRATORS be worn when servicing position.
or operating this equipment. Ear protection should
be worn when operating a berglass chopper to pro-
tect against hearing loss since noise levels can be NOTE
as high as 116 dB (decibels). The ON position the valve handle is parallel (in
This equipment should only be operated or serviced line) with the valve body .
by technically trained personnel!!! The OFF position the valve handle is perpendicu-
lar (across) the valve body.
WARNING
Never place ngers, hands, or any body part near or 4. Resin pressure can be eliminated by rotating
directly in front of the spray gun uid tip. The force of the yellow handled valve on the bottom of
the liquid as it exits the spray tip can cause serious the uid lter 90 degrees. Place a container
injury by shooting liquid through the skin. NEVER under the bottom of the valve to catch any
LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE GUN SPRAY TIP resin that is ejected from the valve.
OR POINT THE GUN AT OR NEAR ANOTHER
PERSON.
(TREAT THE GUN AS IF IT WERE A LOADED PIS-
TOL)

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 Safety

3.2 General Safety Precautions Do not operate Fiberglass Chopper Guns with
out protective covers in place.
The following general safety precautions should be Correct packing or valve seat leaks immediately.
followed when servicing or operating this equip Never immerse the gun in any liquid.
ment to ensure operator safety: Periodically check operation of catalyst alarms
to make sure they are operation properly.
When lling catalyst container, protective eye Frequently check condition of hoses. Replace worn
equipment must be worn to protect against hoses and other parts before they fail.
injuries. Catalyst uid nozzles and seals MUST be in good
Always maintain adequate material levels to condition at all times to prevent internal and
prevent loss of prime during system operation. external leaks. Inspect periodically and replace
At the rst sign of a leak, stop operations, acti- as needed, or at intervals of three to four months.
vate emergency stop valve, back off air regula- Use catalyst nozzle seal only once to prevent
tors and open all bleed valves to remove possible leakage of catalyst into air passages
all pressure from the gun, hoses, pump, catalyst of gun.
system and any other liquid containers. Make absolutely certain that all pressure has been
Solvent Pot Pressure Relief: relieved from the gun before disassembly from the
Turn Solvent Pressure Regulator counter clock hoses before loosening any ttings; from the
wise (ccw) until regulator handle stops. material or catalyst pump before disassembly; from
Open Petcock valve to bleed Solvent Tank the catalyst injector before disassembly or lling.
pressure completely. If you have any doubt that uid pressure is relieved,
Catalyst Injector Pressure Relief: call your GlasCraft distributor or GlasCraft, Inc.
Refer to Catalyst Injector User Manual for before proceeding with any disassembly.
proper pressure relief. Use only genuine GlasCraft replacement parts when
Never operate a Fiberglass System with repairing your system. Substitutes may not be the
xed Pinch Point guards removed from system. proper material or may not t the system and may
cause dangerous operating conditions and the
failure of other components.

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 Safety

3.3 Grounding Never use hard materials such as wire, pins, etc., To
clear a plugged gun. Hard materials can cause per-
manent damage. Dab with a bristle brush, blow back-
Grounding an object means providing an adequate wards with air until clear while wearing a protective
path for the ow of an electrical charge from the ob- eye shield. Repeat as many times as necessary.
ject to the ground. An adequate path is one that per- Do not perform any maintenance or repairs until you
mits charge to ow from the object fast enough that have followed the precautions stated above. If you,
it will not accumulate to the extent that a spark can as an equipment operator or supervisor, do not feel
be formed. It is not possible to dene exactly what that you have been adequately trained or instructed
will be an adequate path under all conditions since it and that you lack the technical knowledge to operate
depends on many variables. or perform maintenance on a piece of glascraft equip-
ment, please call glascraft, inc. Before operating or
In any event, the grounding means should have performing maintenance on the equipment.
the lowest possible electrical resistance. Grounding
straps should be installed on all loose conductive If you have any questions regarding the above pre-
objects in the spraying area. This includes material cautions or any service or operation procedures, call
containers and equipment. GlasCraft recommends your glascraft distributor or glascraft, inc.
grounding straps be made of AWG No. 18 stranded
wire as a minimum, and that larger wire be used
where possible. NFPA Bulletin No. 77 states that the NOTICE
electrical resistance of such a leakage path may be All statements, information and data given herein
as low as 1 meg ohm (106 ohms) but that resistances are believed to be accurate and reliable but are pre-
as high as 10,000 meg ohms will produce an ade- sented without guaranty, warranty or responsibility of
quate leakage path in some cases. any kind expressed or implied. The user should not
assume that all safety measures are indicated or that
Whenever ammable or combustible liquids are other measures are not required.
transferred from one container to another, or from
one container to the equipment, both containers or
container and equipment shall be effectively bonded
and grounded to dissipate static electricity.

For further information, see National Fire Protec-

tion Association (NFPA) 77 titled Recommended
Practice on Static Electrical. Refer especially to Sec-
tion 7-7 titled Spray Application of Flammable and 5845 WEST 82nd STREET, SUITE 102
Combustible Materials. Check with local codes and INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46728 U.S.A.
authorities for other specic standards that might ap- PHONE (317) 875-5592 FAX (317) 875-5456
ply to your application.

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 Installation
Mounting Instructions 8. Adjust Chopper mount until chopped glass enters spray
B-410, LPA 2 Gun pattern at desired entry location. Chopped glass should
be uniformly entering the spray pattern resulting in an
evenly distributed resin spray and chopped glass pat-
NOTE tern on the test substrate.
The following Mounting Instructions pertain to mounting
a Model B-410 onto a Model LPA, Model LPA-II Spray
Gun. NOTE
Test spraying should be done on a clean piece of paper or
cardboard and disposed of properly.
1. Remove Set Screw, P/N D-145-08C from the Gun
body located where the Chopper is mounted and re-
place at the top of the handle. (see Fig. 1)

2. Attach the Chopper assembly into the mounting

hold and tighten with the Chopper snout pointing
down into the resin spray pattern. The correct adjust-
ments for glass entering the pattern will be done
when the spray test is completed.

3. Chopper On/Off Lever, P/N B-310-11, located on Mounting Instructions

the base of the Chopper mount, should be in the B-410, & B-510, Indy Gun 23550-00
OFF position. (see Fig. 2)

1. The B-410 / 510 Chopper Assy. Mounts to Cutter Pivot

4. Thread roving from box through the Roving Guidance Tube, P/N 21491-00 on Chopper Rotating Mount, P/N
system and into the back of the Chopper Feed Bar, 23513-00. Tighten down Bar, P/N B-310-4 with Screws,
P/N B-210-15. It is suggested that the top feed hole P/N 8212-16F. P/N, 17798-XX Hose attaches to tting
be used if only one strand of glass is being used. P/N 1880-00 in back of gun.

5. After all components have been securely installed,

turn on main air supply slowly until fully on.

D-145-08C

Fig. 1
6. Activate the Chopper On/Off Lever to the On posi-
tion. (see Fig. 2)

7. Depressing the Gun Trigger fully, a spray pattern of

resin and catalyst with chopped glass should now
be present.
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 Installation
2. The Slide Valve, P/N 20086-01 controls air to the Chopper Air Requirements
Gun for the Chopper. Sliding it forward turns the air
on, while sliding it back, turns the air off. 100 PSI / 8 CFM

Adjusting Speed & Blower Air

1. The Blower Air is adjusted by the Thumb Screw, P/N B-

210-32A2. Only a small amount of air is required to:
a. Cool Chopper Head.
b. Assist in Dispersing chop.

Speed Control / Mufer

1. The Mufer Assembly controls the Amount, and Speed

of air exhausting the Air Motor.

2. As the Speed Knob, P/N 21563-01 and Machine Screw,

P/N 21567-24F is turned out, the Air Motor speed in-
creases.

3. Once it is set, Lock the Knob / Screw down with the

Body, P/N 21561-00.
3. The Gun Trigger is staged: pull on the trigger will
actuate material only. Full back on the trigger actu- Adjusting Chopper Mount
tes the Chopper and Material. The Stager can be
adjusted by adjusting the Set screw, P/N 23532-01
1. Loosen Screw, P/N 8212-16F to twist the Chopper side
in the Gun Trigger, p/n 23503-00.
to side on the Pivot Tube, P/N 21491-00. Retighten once
it is set.

Loosen screws

2. Loosen Screw, P/N 20188-16C to pivot the Chopper up

& down on the Chopper Bracket, P/N 23512-00. Retigh-
ten once it is set.
Loosen

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 Installation
NOTE 2. Air Hose P/N 17798-XX attaches to tting, P/N
For B-510 1880-00 on back of gun.
Loosen Lock Nut, P/N 7729-04, Pivot Chopper Mount
to desired angle, Retighten P/N 7729-04. Once general
position can be found, ne tuning can be adjusted by
moving the chute, P/N B-510-22.

3. The Snout, P/N 23543-00 is standard with the Indy

System. The end of the Snout is adjustable. Optional
snouts are available for the B-410 only, which include
the B-210-91 and B-210-92.

NOTE
Test spraying should be done on a clean piece of paper
or cardboard and disposed of properly.

Mounting Instructions
B-410, B-510, Indy-X Gun 23575-00

1. The B-410 / B-510 Chopper Assembly mounts to 3. The Cutter Valve Lever, P/N B-310-11 controls air
Cutter Pivot Tube, P/N 21491-00 on Chopper Valve, ow to the chopper. Perpendicular to the
P/N 23569-00. Once Chopper is set, tighten Cutter Chopper Valve = Air On.
Clip, P/N B-310-4 with Screws. Inline with Valve = Air OFF.

NOTE
This is a positive ON/OFF valve. It does not regulate Air
Flow.

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 Installation
4. The Catalyst Atomizing Air Line connects to Connec- NOTE
tor Fitting, P/N 20796-00. When the gun is triggered, For B-510
Line Air will run the Chopper Motor and regulated air A general position can be found. Fine tuning of the
will ow thru to the atomized circuit. Glass angle can be adjusted by moving the Chute P/N,
B-510-22.

Centering Adjust

Loosen Bar Screws, P/N 8212-16F and Twist Chopper

left or right to desired location, then retighten P/N 8212-
16F Shoulder Screw.

Bar

Chopper Air Requirements

100 PSI @ 8 CFM

Adjusting Speed & Blower Air Mounting Instructions

B-410, B-510, Formula Gun 23750-00
1. The blower air is adjusted by the Thumb Screw, P/N
B-210-32A2. a small amount of air is required to: 1. The B-410 / B-510 Chopper Assembly mounts to
Cutter Pivot Tube, P/N 21491-00. Once the Chopper
a. Cool Chopper Head is set, tighten Cutter Clip, P/N B-310-4 with Screws.
b. Assist in Dispersing chop.

Adjusting Chopper Mount

Angle Adjust:

1. Loosen Lock Nut, P/N 7729-04, Pivot Chopper

Mount to desired Angle. Retighten, P/N 7729-04 Hex
Nut.

Lock Nut

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 Installation
2. Air Hose P/N 17798-XX attaches to tting, P/N Chopper Air Requirements
1880-00 on back of gun.
100 PSI / 8 CFM

Adjusting Speed & Blower Air

1. The Blower Air is adjusted by the Thumb Screw, P/N B-

210-32A2. Only a small amount of air is required to:
a. Cool Chopper Head.
b. Assist in Dispersing chop.

Speed Control / Mufer

1. The Mufer Assembly controls the Amount, and Speed

of air exhausting the Air Motor.

2. As the Speed Knob, P/N 21563-01 and Machine Screw,

P/N 21567-24F is turned out, the Air Motor speed in-
creases.

3. Once it is set, Lock the Knob / Screw down with the

Body, P/N 21561-00.

Adjusting Chopper Mount

1. Loosen Screw, P/N 8212-16F to twist the Chopper side

3. The Cutter Valve, P/N 23776-00 controls the air to side on the Pivot Tube, P/N 21491-00. Retighten once
ow to the chopper. it is set.

NOTE
This is a positive ON/OFF valve. It does not regulate
Air Flow.

2. Loosen Screw, P/N 7958-16C to pivot the Chopper up

& down on the Chopper Bracket, P/N 23512-00. Retigh-
ten once it is set.

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 Operation
Air Requirements CAUTION
Do not wet the end of the roving or attempt to feed
All GlasCraft Choppers require 8 CFM (cubic feet per frayed roving into the Chopper as this may cause it to
minute) @ 100 PSI. of dry, ltered, compressed air. The wrap around the feed roller and jam.
air supply hose to the Chopper must be new and have Avoid wetting the roving with over-spray to prevent simi-
at least a 5/16 inside diameter. lar problems

CAUTION 2. The Motor Oiler is located on the forward port of the Air
Do not attempt to use lower air pressures or a smaller Motor. It is recommended that the Oiler Felt, P/N 378,
hose as erratic operation may result. be lubricated with Air Motor Oil, P/N 562. Depending on
use, it is generally recommended that two or three drops
of oil be placed on the Felt every other day.
Chopper Operation
Models B-410 / B-510

1. To introduce roving to the Chopper, cut the free end

of the roving cleanly and double it over approxi-
mately one inch from the end. Feed into one of the
three holes provided in the back of the cutter while
running at moderate speed.

B-410

B-410

B-510 B-510
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 Operation
3. The Mufer/Speed Control is located on the rear
port of the Air Motor. Adjustment of Knob, P/N
21563-01 controls the Air Motor speed and deter-
mines the cutting rate. Adjust this valve until the de-
sired glass content is achieved.

B-510

NOTE
This Valve should be at least slightly open at all times or the
B-410 Chopper may tend to ll and jam.

5. Adjust this valve until a good glass/resin fan results with a

minimum of drop-off. If an excessive amount of bypass air is
used, the roving may lamentize or cotton, causing various
wet-out problems.

6. When desired adjustment has been made, lock Thumb

Screw, P/N B-210-32A2, in place by tightening Lock Nut,
P/N B-210-32A1. Do not over-tighten!

Roving Cut-Length Adjustment

The cut length of the roving bers may vary from 1/2 to 4
depending upon the number of blades in the cutting head.
B-510 The cutting head has a circumference of 4 and is divided by
eight slots at 1/2 intervals. Any number of blades may be
4. The Chopper Blower Control Valve is located on
omitted to achieve cut-lengths greater than 1/2 or blends of
the rear of the Back Plate. Adjustment of Thumb
lengths. The most popular length in use today is 1, which
Screw, P/N B-210-32A2 controls the amount of by-
may be achieved with four equally spaced blades. The
pass air which serves to vary the dispersion of the
chopper is delivered to you set in this matter.
cut roving as it leaves the Chopper.

WARNING
Relieve all air pressure from the system before attempting
any repair or maintenance procedures on this equipment.
Do not operate the Chopper with the cover or guard removed.
The blades may y free if improperly installed.

B-410
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 Maintenance
Blade Replacement 2. To re-insert Blades, place in slot, sharp edge out.

NOTE NOTE
Refer to Figure 7 illustration during the following Blade It is very important that the Blade be held against the side of
Replacement instructions. the slot which will contact the Anvil Roller rst.

WARNING 3. Next, place in the Blade Retainer Bar, P/N B-210-16A

Cutter Blades are EXTREMELY SHARP. and install Spring, P/N B-210-16B with a screwdriver or
Use extreme caution to prevent accidental cuts or nicks! needle-nose pliers.

B-410 B-510
1. Using a small slotted-blade screwdriver, carefully pry 1. Using a 1/8 Allen Wrench, loosen and remove P/N,
out the Blade Retainer Bar, P/N B-210-16A, Retainer B-510-23 screw. This will allow removal of P/N, B-510-
Bar Spring, P/N B-210-16B and the Blade, P/N 15 wedge insert.
B-210-17. Be careful not to lose these small parts
as they come free of the slot. Clean slots before re-
placing Blades. 2. Remove old blade.

3. Clean slot on P/N, B-510-14 as necessary.

4. Install new blade. Set insert in properly.

5. Reinstall P/N, B-510-23 screw and snug tightly.

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 Chopper Blade Installation Illustration

CORRECT
BLADE ASSEM BLY
LARGE RECTANGULAR
NOTCH VISIBLE
BLADE
CUTTER THIS MUST BE VISIBLE
CUTTER WHEN GUARD ASSEMBLY
BLADE RETAINER BAR HEAD
HEAD
IS REMOVED.
RETAINER BAR SPRING
INSTALL BLADE FROM
THIS POSITION ONLY!

INCORRECT
BLADE ASSEM BLY BLADE

BLADE RETAINER BAR

RETAINER BAR SPRING

SMALL NOTCH
CUTTER
THIS SIDE OF ASSEM BLY HEAD
MUST FACE CUTTER PLATE

CUTTER
HEAD

B-210-16A B-210-16B B-210-17

BLADE RETAINER RETAINER BAR BLADE
BAR SPRING CORRECT
BLADE ASSEM BLY

Fig. 7

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 Maintenance
Anvil Sleeve Replacement B-510 Adjustments

If the Chopper fails to cut properly with new blades, the The B-510 adjustments are set at the factory during nal
anvil roller needs replaced. inspection of the unit. This adjustment is set without run-
ning glass roving through the chopper. It is also important
to remember that the chopper head is the drive mechanism
1. Remove Retaining Ring, P/N 5133-62MD with a of the assembly, adjustments are being made to the Rubber
screwdriver. Care must be taken not to spring the Roller, P/N B-510-08 and Idler Bearing, P/N B-510-11.
Retaining Ring excessively.
After feeding in the strands of roving In Process adjust-
ments may be required. This adjustment is dependent on the
2. Slide or pry off the old anvil roller and install a re- type of glass roving being used and the number of strands.
placement by pressing it in place. To prevent the
blades from making deep cuts in roller surface,
be sure to rotate the roller as it is pressed on. Adjust as follows:

CAUTION 1. Shut off air supply to chopper.

Do not use a hammer when installing a new sleeve as
permanent damage may result.
2. Loosen Lock Screw, P/N 9944-16C for the Rubber Roll-
er, P/N B-510-08.
3. Replace the Retaining ring with ordinary pliers.
3. Loosen Adjustment Knob, P/N B-510-03 for the P/N
B-510-08. This action will allow the glass in between
4. Operate the Chopper for a minute or so with the the Cutter Head and Roller to relax and move roller
cover in place, to run the new anvil roller. The Chop- away from Cutter Head slightly.
per should now start and run freely.

Chopper Adjustments 4. Retighten Lock Screw, P/N 9944-16C.

Should adjustments be necessary, they may be accom- 5. Loosen Lock Screw, P/N 9944-16C for the Idler Bearing,
plished by simply loosening either the Cutting Head or P/N B-510-11.
the Idler Bearing, rotating the Eccentric Nut in the back
and retightening.
6. The Idler Bearing should now nd its setting with the
spring pressure applied to it.
B-410 Adjustments

7. Retighten Lock Screw, P/N 9944-16C.

1. Cutting head should have sufcient squeeze to cut
properly. Excessive Anvil Squeeze or roll interfer-
ence will overload the motor or create starting prob- 8. Turn air supply on to chopper and operate, verify glass
lems. Insufcient Squeeze will result in incomplete is consistently cut to length. Chopper Air Motor
cutting.

CAUTION
2. Idler Bearing should be adjusted so there is only The clearances in this Motor range are from .0015 to .002
slight contact with the Anvil Roller. Excessive pres-
and are extremely critical. For this reason, it is advisable
sure will create motor drag and cause starting prob-
that the Motor NEVER be disassembled in the shop!
lems. Insufcient squeeze will allow the roving not
to feed or drop out of the chopper when it is stopped.

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 Maintenance
Model B-410 / B-510

The Air Motor on your Chopper is precision built and

under normal operation will last hundreds of hours of
continuous use with proper care. It is recommended that
the Oiler Felt, P/N 378, be lubricated with Air Motor Oil,
P/N 562. Depending on use, it is generally recommend-
ed that two or three drops of oil be placed on the Felt
every other day.

NOTE
Before cutting glass...
...RELIEVE AIR PRESSURE TO CHOPPER.
...remove Chopper Guard and carefully wipe clean
excess Oil on Guard, Anvil Sleeve, etc.
...replace Guard.

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Notes

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 Limited Warranty Policy

GLASCRAFT, INC. (GlasCraft) warrants to the original Purchaser of GlasCraft manufactured equipment
and parts, that all GlasCraft manufactured equipment and parts will conform to their published written specications and
be free of defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from the original date of installation. GlasCraft
makes no warranty to anyone other than the original Purchaser.

If any GlasCraft manufactured part or equipment is found to be defective in workmanship or material within the one-year
period from the date of installation, as determined solely by GlasCraft, GlasCraft, in its sole discretion, will either repair
or replace the defective part or equipment at GlasCrafts cost, including freight charges both ways, or credit or refund the
purchase price for the defective equipment or part.

A warranty claim will be honored only when:

1. GlasCraft has been informed, in writing, of any such defect in workmanship or material within ten (10) days
after discovery by the original Purchaser;

2. An ofcial of GlasCraft has issued a return authorization number; and

3. The claimed defective equipment or part has been returned to GlasCraft by the original Purchaser, freight
prepaid (with proper return authorization number(s) attached), to: GlasCraft, Inc., 5845 West 82nd Street,
Suite 102, Indianapolis, IN 46278, U.S.A.

This warranty shall not apply to any equipment or parts that have been altered or repaired by anyone other than GlasCraft
or to defects or damage resulting from improper installation, misuse, negligence, accident, or use not specied by
GlasCraft. This warranty shall not apply to any equipment where any parts or components were replaced by any parts
or components not manufactured or supplied by GlasCraft. The decision by GlasCraft shall be conclusive and binding
on Purchaser.

GlasCraft does not warrant that any equipment or parts sold to Purchaser meet or comply with any local, state, federal,
or other jurisdictions regulations or codes. GlasCraft does not warrant that any equipment or part sold to Purchaser,
when used individually or in concert with any other part, equipment, device, component or process, does not infringe on
any patent rights of any third party. GlasCraft only warrants that it has no specic knowledge of any such infringement.

GlasCraft makes no warranty as to any parts or equipment manufactured by others. Purchaser shall look solely and
only to the manufacturer of such parts or equipment with respect to any warranty claims. GlasCraft hereby assigns to
Purchaser the original manufacturers warranties to all such equipment and parts, to the full extent permitted.

THE AFORESAID WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM-

PLIED. SPECIFICALLY THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.

GlasCraft shall not be liable for any loss or expense resulting from damage or accidents caused by improper use or ap-
plication of materials manufactured or sold by GlasCraft or its distributors or agents.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL GLASCRAFTS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PUR-

CHASER PAID FOR THE CLAIMED DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT OR PART. UNDER NO CIRCUM-
STANCES SHALL GLASCRAFT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES OR FOR LOST PROFITS.

No action arising from or relating to any goods manufactured by or purchased from GlasCraft may be brought more than
one (1) year after the cause of action accrues.

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 Technical Assistance............

Thank You for selecting GlasCraft spray equipment

Should you have any questions or need technical assistance, contact your factory authorized
GlasCraft distributor.

Distributor: _________________________

Phone: ____________________________

Contact: ___________________________

For any issues your distributor cannot address, the GlasCraft technical service department is
always available to assist you with the operation of your spray equipment. To help our technical
representatives expedite your call and better address your questions, please have the following
information ready and available when you phone GlasCraft.

* If your questions are not urgent, You can e-mail all correspondence to service@glascraft.com

Model: _____________________________ Air compressor size: __________________

Compressor to system supply line: _______
Spray gun: __________________________
Serial number: _______________________ Pressure at the system: _______________

Material pump: _______________________ Main air line volume: __________________

Serial number: _______________________

System gauge pressures

Catalyst pump: _______________________
AAC pressure: _____________________
Chopper: ____________________________
Serial number: _______________________ Atomizing air pressure: ________________
(external mix)
Type of material: ______________________
Material pump pressure: _______________
Type of catalyst: ______________________
Solvent ush pressure: ________________
Catalyst percentage: __________________

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 For Your Reference

Date Purchased __________________________________________________

Distributor ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Contact ______________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________________________________
E-mail ______________________________________________________

GlasCraft manufactures a complete line of FRP spray systems. If your application is in-plant or a eld
contractor - GlasCraft has a system package to meet your requirements.

FORMULA - INTERNAL & EXTERNAL MIX POLYESTER EQUIPMENT

CHOPPER & GELCOAT SYSTEMS

. NO NEEDLE IN THE SPRAY GUN

. INFINITELY ADJUSTABLE CATALYST PUMP

INDY - INTERNAL & EXTERNAL MIX EQUIPMENT

. LOWEST LEVEL OF EMISSIONS

. AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT FOR ROBOT APPLICATIONS

SPARTAN - CLOSED MOLD / RTM EQUIPMENT

. HAND HELD & DELUXE MODELS

. PROGRAMMABLE CATALYST PERCENTAGES

SPECIALTY DISPENSE EQUIPMENT

. APD - HIGH VISCOSITY POLYESTER PUTTY DISPENSE

. RCD - RESIN / CATALYST DISPENSE
. PFR - PRESSURE FED ROLLERS

For more information concerning any of these GlasCraft products,

contact your local authorized GlasCraft distributor or visit www.glascraft.com
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