Applicator Startup
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Caution
Use only the proper temperature
module for the 3M™ Quadrack™
adhesive used. Failure to do so
may cause burns or damage
applicator.
Refer to Table 1 in the
Temperature Module Installation
section for proper module selection
for 3M Quadrack adhesive used.
Caution
Avoid contact with hot adhesive
and the applicator tip.
May cause
burns.
Wear safety glasses when
using.
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 grounded 120 VAC receptacle.
2. Push the on/off switch to the “on” position, indicated by the visible
red portion of the switch (see 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-Brite
®
pad or equivalent to
remove accumulated adhesive or foreign matter from the tip.
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Figure B
