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5201229 Rev A
Chargemaster Pinner-LP
5. INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Carefully remove equipment from the carton and inspect the contents.
NOTE:
If any damage has occurred during shipment, notify the local carrier at
once. A report should also be forwarded to Simco-Ion, 2257 North Penn Road,
Hatfield PA 19440. See Section 9 (Warranty) for Return Shipment information.
Determining Pinner-LP Bar Location
Although Simco-Ion’s Pinner-LP bars prevent hard arcs from occurring, the bars do
exhibit a soft arcing that can be both useful in setting up the application and useful in
keeping the system operational. As the distance between the Pinner-LP Bar and ground
reference is decreased, the first signs of electrical stress will be observed. The pins will
start to display a purple glow and, in quiet surroundings, a slight sizzling buzz may also be
heard as air molecules become stressed. Continuous operation in this condition will cause
premature aging of the bar. Once the power supply is in position and operational, ensure
that there is no purple glow at the emitter points. It is this purple glow that indicates the
overstressed condition and that the bar is not providing its maximum possible pinning
voltage. The bar should operate below this threshold for best results. The operating
current of the bar should also be observed. To prevent damage to the bar, do not exceed
the current ratings specified in Section 4.
WARNING!
Fire Hazard
Do not install or operate equipment in close proximity to any flammable solvents or
flammable materials.
NOTE:
Bar width should be slightly narrower than the application’s film width
for all charging applications.
NOTE:
Operating current should not exceed the specifications shown in Section
4.
