Maintenance
5-1
Part 1024496_06
2014 Nordson Corporation
Section 5
Maintenance
WARNING! Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks.
Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related
documentation.
Table 5‐1 describes the preventive maintenance tasks required to keep
ProBlue 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
Lockout external communications Before performing any maintenance
task
Locking Out External
Communications
Cleaning the exterior of the melter,
hoses, and guns
Daily Cleaning the Melter
Replacing the filter
As needed
When changing the type or grade of
hot melt
Replacing the Filter
Cleaning the tank
When changing the type or
grade of hot melt
When excessive charring occurs
Cleaning the Tank
Removing the melter from the
sub‐base
As needed
Removing the Melter from the
Sub‐base