Applicator Startup
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Caution
Use
only
the proper temperature
module for
the
314ru
QuadrackrM-
shaped
adhesive
used.
Failure
to do
so
may
cause
burns
or
damage applicator. Refer to
Table
I
for
proper
module
selection
for 3M
Quadrack-
shaped adhesives.
Important:
Before
proceeding, make
sure
the proper temperature
module
has been
installed.
See
previous
section on Temperature
Module Installation.
1.
Plug
the
applicator into
a
grounded230-240 VAC
receptacle.
2.
Push the
on/off switch to
the
"1"
position,
indicated
by
the
visible
red
portion of
the
switch
(see
Figure B).
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Caution
Avoid
contact
with hot
adhesive
and
the
applicator tip.
May
cause
burns.
Wear safety
glasses
when
using.
On/Off Switch
(shown
here in
"off"
Figure B
3.
Wait 5 to
10
minutes
for
heat-up.
Note:
Allow
at
least
15
minutes
for
heat-up
at
its
next
use
if
the
applicator did
not have adhesive extruded at shut-down.
Refer
to shut-down
procedure on page
12.
Important:
Thermal
expansion can
cause a
small
amount
of
adhesive
to drip from
the
tip during
heat-up.
With
the proper temperature
module
selection, the
applicator
should
not drip
after heat-up.
4.
Inspect the nozzle
tip.
Use
a
Scotch-BriterM pad
or equivalent
to
remove accumulated adhesive
or foreign
matter
from
the
tip.
@
3M
1996
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