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4.7 Mounted Electric Applicators
Mounted electric applicator heads require only electricity to actuate the needle. Both applicator head
heating and actuating power is supplied through the melt unit through supply hose, therefore, no external
connections are required making installation very simple. This applicator is ideal for installation sites
where no compressed air available. Control is accomplished via the auxiliary connector on the melt unit.
1.218
0.234
1/4-20 TAPPED HOLE 3/8 DEEP
2 HOLES BOTH SIDES
0.500
3.218
4.515
D
C
B
CUSTOMER SUPPLIED OR
OPTIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET KIT
MOUNTING HARDWARE
INCLUDED WITH APPLICATOR
A
a) Loosely connect the mounting bolts through the insulation washers and mounting bracket into the applicator
head as shown in the above illustration. Tighten the bolts using a 7/16” open-end wrench.
b) Loosely connect the JIC fitting on the supply hose to the applicator head, and then tighten the JIC fitting using
an 11/16” open-end wrench.
c) Install the heat shield insulation over the applicator/hose connectors
d) Properly align the keys of the hose electrical connector to the applicator connector and securely screw these
parts together.
4.8 Mounted Air-Operated Applicators
The mounted air applicator requires compressed air supply to actuate the needle(s). The supply of this compressed
air is regulated via solenoid valve attached to the mounted air applicator. Both the applicator heating and solenoid
actuating power is supplied through the melt unit/supply hose wiring facilitating the installation. Pattern control can
be made via the auxiliary connector on the melt unit.
NOTES:
¾ Mounted applicators are to be mounted to appropriate brackets using supplied hardware.
¾ Insulation spacers must be used between the applicator head and the mounting bracket and between the
mounting bracket and mounting bolt to assure minimum heat loss and allow the applicator to efficiently
reach the desired temperature.
¾ Keep all fittings connecting the applicator to the hose as short as possible. Insulate the applicator/hose
fitting connections to further minimize heat loss since this connection is unheated.
¾ Hot melt fittings must be heated before loosening or tightening to prevent damage. New and clean supply
hose fittings do not require heating on initial install.
Caution: First check to insure that you have the proper voltage to applicator. The
voltage of the applicator should be the same as the melt unit voltage.
Figure 3
Mounted Electric
Applicator to Supply
Hose Installation
