Maintenance
5-1
Part 1073401_07
E 2021 Nordson Corporation
Section 5
Maintenance
WARNING! Allow only personnel with appropriate training and experience to
operate or service the equipment. The use of untrained or inexperienced
personnel to operate or service the equipment can result in injury, including
death, to themselves and others, and damage to the equipment.
Table 5‐1 describes the preventive maintenance tasks required to keep
DuraBlue melters operating within their specified limits and to prevent
equipment malfunctions. For information about maintaining optional
equipment that was supplied by Nordson, refer to the instructions provided
with the equipment.
If the melter stops operating or is operating incorrectly, refer to Section 6,
Troubleshooting, for information about diagnosing common problems and
performing corrective maintenance.
Table 5-1 Preventive Maintenance Tasks
Task Frequency Reference
Relieving system pressure Before performing any maintenance task
that requires opening a hydraulic
connection or port
Relieving System Pressure
Cleaning the exterior of the melter, hoses,
and applicators
Daily Cleaning the Melter
Replacing the filter
NOTE: Some DuraBlue melters do not
have a filter.
S As needed
S When changing the type or grade of
hot melt
Replacing the Filter
Instruction sheet provided with
replacement filter
Cleaning the tank
S When changing the type or
grade of hot melt
S When excessive charring occurs
Cleaning the Tank