C9 y C15 Melters

C9 and C15 Adhesive Melters
Customer Product Manual

Part 1121010_02
Issued 1/13
This document contains important safety information

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Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐1
Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐1
Responsibilities of the Equipment Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐2
Instructions, Requirements, and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐2
User Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
Applicable Industry Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
Intended Use of the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
Instructions and Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐4
Installation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐4
Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐4
Maintenance and Repair Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐5
Equipment Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐5
Equipment Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐6
Relieving System Hydraulic Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐6
De‐energizing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐6
Disabling the Applicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐6
General Safety Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐7
Other Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐10
First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐10
Safety Labels and Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐11
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐1
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐2
Key Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐3
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐4
Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐5
Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐6
Manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐7
Air Pressure Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐8
Hose Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐9
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐1
Experience of Installation Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐1
Installation Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐2
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐2
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐3
Electrical Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐4
Other Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐5
Unpack the Melter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐6
Installation Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐6
Customer‐Supplied Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐6
Mount the Melter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐7
Melter Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐7
Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐8
Connecting Power Supply Cable Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐8
Installing and Connecting the Hose Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐12
Connecting a Triggering Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐16
Hoses and Applicator Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐18
Connecting the Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐19
Connecting the Applicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐21
Connecting Air Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐22
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐1
Fill the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐2
Start the Melter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐3
Setting Up the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐3
Stop the Melter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐1
Operate the System for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐2
Relieve System Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐4
Relieving the System Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐4
Clean the Melter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐5
Cleaning the Exterior of the Melter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐5
Clean a Standard Manifold Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐6
Cleaning the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐6
Flush a Standard Manifold Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐10
Flushing the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐10
Flush the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐11
Preparing for Flushing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐11
Flushing the System with Hot Melt Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐14
Flushing the System with a Flushing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐15
Flushing the System with Type‐R Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐17
Restoring the Melter to Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐19
Clean the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐19
Cleaning the Tank when Changing Hot Melt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐19
Cleaning the Tank with Excessive Char . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐20

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6‐1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6‐1
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6‐2
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐1
Using the Illustrated Parts Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐1
C9 Melter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐2
C15 Melter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐4
C9 Melter Chassis Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐5
C15 Melter Chassis Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐8
C9 and C15 Melter Bulkhead Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐10
C9 and C15 Melter Rear Assembly Enclosure,
4 and 6 Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐11
C9 and C15 Melter Frame Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐12
C9 and C15 Melter Pump Assembly Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐13
C9 and C15 Melter Top Assembly Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐14
C9 and C15 Melter Thermostat Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐15
C9 and C15 Melter Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐16
C9 and C15 Melter Ship with Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐17
Manifold Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐18
Manifold Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐19
10:1 Piston Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐20
Air Pressure Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7‐23
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8‐1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8‐1
C9 Melter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8‐1
C15 Melter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8‐2
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8‐3
Heater Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8‐3
Wiring Diagrams ‐ C9 Melter, 400Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8‐4
Wiring Diagrams ‐ C15 Melter, 400Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8‐6
C9 Melter Schematics, 400Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8‐8
C15 Melter Schematics, 400Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8‐9
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Safety 1-1
Section 1
Safety
Read this section before using the equipment. This section contains
recommendations and practices applicable to the safe installation, operation,
and maintenance (hereafter referred to as “use”) of the product described in
this document (hereafter referred to as “equipment”). Additional safety
information, in the form of task‐specific safety alert messages, appears as
appropriate throughout this document.
WARNING! Failure to follow the safety messages, recommendations, and

hazard avoidance procedures provided in this document can result in
personal injury, including death, or damage to equipment or property.
Safety Alert Symbols

The following safety alert symbol and signal words are used throughout this
document to alert the reader to personal safety hazards or to identify
conditions that may result in damage to equipment or property. Comply with
all safety information that follows the signal word.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

can result in serious personal injury, including death.
CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

can result in minor or moderate personal injury.
CAUTION! (Used without the safety alert symbol) Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation that, if not avoided, can result in damage to equipment or
property.

1-2 Safety
Responsibilities of the Equipment Owner

Equipment owners are responsible for managing safety information, ensuring
that all instructions and regulatory requirements for use of the equipment are
met, and for qualifying all potential users.
Safety Information
S Research and evaluate safety information from all applicable sources,
including the owner‐specific safety policy, best industry practices,
governing regulations, material manufacturer's product information, and
this document.
S Make safety information available to equipment users in accordance with
governing regulations. Contact the authority having jurisdiction for
information.
S Maintain safety information, including the safety labels affixed to the
equipment, in readable condition.
Instructions, Requirements, and Standards

S Ensure that the equipment is used in accordance with the information
provided in this document, governing codes and regulations, and best
industry practices.
S If applicable, receive approval from your facility's engineering or safety
department, or other similar function within your organization, before
installing or operating the equipment for the first time.
S Provide appropriate emergency and first aid equipment.
S Conduct safety inspections to ensure required practices are being
followed.
S Re‐evaluate safety practices and procedures whenever changes are
made to the process or equipment.

Safety 1-3
User Qualifications
Equipment owners are responsible for ensuring that users:
S receive safety training appropriate to their job function as directed by

governing regulations and best industry practices
S are familiar with the equipment owner's safety and accident
prevention policies and procedures
S receive equipment‐ and task‐specific training from another qualified
individual
NOTE: Nordson can provide equipment‐specific installation,
operation, and maintenance training. Contact your Nordson
representative for information
S possess industry‐ and trade‐specific skills and a level of experience

appropriate to their job function
S are physically capable of performing their job function and are not
under the influence of any substance that degrades their mental
capacity or physical capabilities
Applicable Industry Safety Practices

The following safety practices apply to the use of the equipment in the
manner described in this document. The information provided here is not
meant to include all possible safety practices, but represents the best safety
practices for equipment of similar hazard potential used in similar industries.
Intended Use of the Equipment

S Use the equipment only for the purposes described and within the limits
specified in this document.
S Do not modify the equipment.
S Do not use incompatible materials or unapproved auxiliary devices.
Contact your Nordson representative if you have any questions on
material compatibility or the use of non‐standard auxiliary devices.

1-4 Safety
Instructions and Safety Messages

S Read and follow the instructions provided in this document and other
referenced documents.
S Familiarize yourself with the location and meaning of the safety warning
labels and tags affixed to the equipment. Refer to Safety Labels and Tags
at the end of this section.
S If you are unsure of how to use the equipment, contact your Nordson
representative for assistance.
Installation Practices
S Install the equipment in accordance with the instructions provided in this
document and in the documentation provided with auxiliary devices.
S Ensure that the equipment is rated for the environment in which it will be
used. This equipment has not been certified for compliance with the
ATEX directive nor as nonincendive and should not be installed in
potentially explosive environments.
S Ensure that the processing characteristics of the material will not create a
hazardous environment. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
for the material.
S If the required installation configuration does not match the installation
instructions, contact your Nordson representative for assistance.
S Position the equipment for safe operation. Observe the requirements for
clearance between the equipment and other objects.
S Install lockable power disconnects to isolate the equipment and all
independently powered auxiliary devices from their power sources.
S Properly ground all equipment. Contact your local building code
enforcement agency for specific requirements.
S Ensure that fuses of the correct type and rating are installed in fused
equipment.
S Contact the authority having jurisdiction to determine the requirement for
installation permits or inspections.
Operating Practices
S Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all safety devices
and indicators.
S Confirm that the equipment, including all safety devices (guards,
interlocks, etc.), is in good working order and that the required
environmental conditions exist.
S Use the personal protective equipment (PPE) specified for each task.
Refer to Equipment Safety Information or the material manufacturer's
instructions and MSDS for PPE requirements.
S Do not use equipment that is malfunctioning or shows signs of a potential
malfunction.

Safety 1-5
Maintenance and Repair Practices

S Allow only personnel with appropriate training and experience to operate
or service the equipment.
S Perform scheduled maintenance activities at the intervals described in
this document.
S Relieve system hydraulic and pneumatic pressure before servicing the
equipment.
S De‐energize the equipment and all auxiliary devices before servicing the
equipment.
S Use only new Nordson‐authorized refurbished or replacement parts.
S Read and comply with the manufacturer's instructions and the MSDS
supplied with equipment cleaning compounds.
NOTE: MSDSs for cleaning compounds that are sold by Nordson are
available at www.nordson.com or by calling your Nordson representative.
S Confirm the correct operation of all safety devices before placing the
equipment back into operation.
S Dispose of waste cleaning compounds and residual process materials
according to governing regulations. Refer to the applicable MSDS or
contact the authority having jurisdiction for information.
S Keep equipment safety warning labels clean. Replace worn or damaged
labels.
Equipment Safety Information

This equipment safety information is applicable to the following types of
Nordson equipment:
S hot melt and cold adhesive application equipment and all related
accessories
S pattern controllers, timers, detection and verification systems, and all
other optional process control devices

1-6 Safety
Equipment Shutdown
To safely complete many of the procedures described in this document, the
equipment must first be shut down. The level of shut down required varies by
the type of equipment in use and the procedure being completed.
If required, shut down instructions are specified at the start of the procedure.
The levels of shut down are:
Relieving System Hydraulic Pressure

Completely relieve system hydraulic pressure before breaking any hydraulic
connection or seal. Refer to the melter‐specific product manual for
instructions on relieving system hydraulic pressure.
De‐energizing the System

Isolate the system (melter, hoses, applicators, and optional devices) from all
power sources before accessing any unprotected high‐voltage wiring or
connection point.
1. Turn off the equipment and all auxiliary devices connected to the
equipment (system).
2. To prevent the equipment from being accidentally energized, lock and
tag the disconnect switch(es) or circuit breaker(s) that provide input
electrical power to the equipment and optional devices.
NOTE: Government regulations and industry standards dictate specific
requirements for the isolation of hazardous energy sources. Refer to the
appropriate regulation or standard.
Disabling the Applicators

NOTE: Adhesive dispensing applicators are referred to as “guns” in some
previous publications.
All electrical or mechanical devices that provide an activation signal to the

applicators, applicator solenoid valve(s), or the melter pump must be
disabled before work can be performed on or around an applicator that is
connected to a pressurized system.
1. Turn off or disconnect the applicator triggering device (pattern controller,

timer, PLC, etc.).
2. Disconnect the input signal wiring to the applicator solenoid valve(s).
3. Reduce the air pressure to the applicator solenoid valve(s) to zero; then
relieve the residual air pressure between the regulator and the applicator.

Safety 1-7
General Safety Warnings and Cautions

Table 1-1 contains the general safety warnings and cautions that apply to
Nordson hot melt and cold adhesive equipment. Review the table and
carefully read all of the warnings or cautions that apply to the type of
equipment described in this manual.
Equipment types are designated in Table 1-1 as follows:
HM = Hot melt (melters, hoses, applicators, etc.)

PC = Process control
CA = Cold adhesive (dispensing pumps, pressurized container, and
applicators)
Table 1-1General Safety Warnings and Cautions

Equipment
Type Warning or Caution
WARNING! Hazardous vapors! Before processing any polyurethane

reactive (PUR) hot melt or solvent-based material through a compatible
HM Nordson melter, read and comply with the material's MSDS. Ensure
that the material's processing temperature and flashpoints will not be
exceeded and that all requirements for safe handling, ventilation, first
aid, and personal protective equipment are met. Failure to comply with
MSDS requirements can cause personal injury, including death.
WARNING! Reactive material! Never clean any aluminum component

or flush Nordson equipment with halogenated hydrocarbon fluids.
HM Nordson melters and applicators contain aluminum components that
may react violently with halogenated hydrocarbons. The use of
halogenated hydrocarbon compounds in Nordson equipment can
cause personal injury, including death.
WARNING! System pressurized! Relieve system hydraulic pressure

HM, CA before breaking any hydraulic connection or seal. Failure to relieve the
system hydraulic pressure can result in the uncontrolled release of hot
melt or cold adhesive, causing personal injury.
Continued...

1-8 Safety
Table 1‐1General Safety Warnings and Cautions (contd)

Equipment
WARNING! Molten material! Wear eye or face protection, clothing that

HM protects exposed skin, and heat‐protective gloves when servicing
equipment that contains molten hot melt. Even when solidified, hot melt
can still cause burns. Failure to wear appropriate personal protective
equipment can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Equipment starts automatically! Remote triggering devices

are used to control automatic hot melt applicators. Before working on
HM, PC or near an operating applicator, disable the applicator's triggering
device and remove the air supply to the applicator's solenoid valve(s).
Failure to disable the applicator's triggering device and remove the
supply of air to the solenoid valve(s) can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Risk of electrocution! Even when switched off and

electrically isolated at the disconnect switch or circuit breaker, the
HM, CA, PC equipment may still be connected to energized auxiliary devices.
De‐energize and electrically isolate all auxiliary devices before
servicing the equipment. Failure to properly isolate electrical power to
auxiliary equipment before servicing the equipment can result in
personal injury, including death.
WARNING! Risk of fire or explosion! Nordson adhesive equipment is

not rated for use in explosive environments and has not been cerfified
for the ATEX directive or as nonincendive. In addition, this equipment
HM, CA, PC should not be used with solvent‐based adhesives that can create an
explosive atmosphere when processed. Refer to the MSDS for the
adhesive to determine its processing characteristics and limitations.
The use of incompatible solvent‐based adhesives or the improper
processing of solvent‐based adhesives can result in personal injury,
including death.
WARNING! Allow only personnel with appropriate training and

HM, CA, PC experience to operate or service the equipment. The use of untrained
or inexperienced personnel to operate or service the equipment can
result in injury, including death, to themselves and others and can
damage to the equipment.

Safety 1-9
Equipment
CAUTION! Hot surfaces! Avoid contact with the hot metal surfaces of
HM applicators, hoses, and certain components of the melter. If contact
can not be avoided, wear heat‐protective gloves and clothing when
working around heated equipment. Failure to avoid contact with hot
metal surfaces can result in personal injury.
CAUTION! Some Nordson melters are specifically designed to

process polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot melt. Attempting to process
PUR in equipment not specifically designed for this purpose can
HM
damage the equipment and cause premature reaction of the hot melt. If
you are unsure of the equipment's ability to process PUR, contact your
Nordson representative for assistance.
CAUTION! Before using any cleaning or flushing compound on or in

the equipment, read and comply with the manufacturer's instructions
HM, CA and the MSDS supplied with the compound. Some cleaning
compounds can react unpredictably with hot melt or cold adhesive,
resulting in damage to the equipment.
CAUTION! Nordson hot melt equipment is factory tested with Nordson

Type R fluid that contains polyester adipate plasticizer. Certain hot melt
HM materials can react with Type R fluid and form a solid gum that can
clog the equipment. Before using the equipment, confirm that the hot
melt is compatible with Type R fluid.

1-10 Safety
Other Safety Precautions

S Do not use an open flame to heat hot melt system components.
S Check high pressure hoses daily for signs of excessive wear, damage, or
leaks.
S Never point a dispensing handgun at yourself or others.
S Suspend dispensing handguns by their proper suspension point.
First Aid
If molten hot melt comes in contact with your skin:
1. Do NOT attempt to remove the molten hot melt from your skin.
2. Immediately soak the affected area in clean, cold water until the hot melt
has cooled.
3. Do NOT attempt to remove the solidified hot melt from your skin.
4. In case of severe burns, treat for shock.
5. Seek expert medical attention immediately. Give the MSDS for the hot
melt to the medical personnel providing treatment.

Safety 1-11
Safety Labels and Tags

Table 1-2 shows the location of the product safety labels affixed to the
equipment.
Table 1-2 Safety Labels and Tags

Item Location Description
1 CAUTION
Burn Hazard. Hot Surface.
2 CAUTION
Burn Hazard. Hot Surface.
3 WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Disconnect all power supply
connections before servicing.
Continued...

1-12 Safety
Safety Labels and Tags (contd)

Item Location Description
4 WARNING
Burn Hazard.
Hot adhesive.
Release pressure
before servicing.
5 WARNING
Burn Hazard.
Hot adhesive.
Release pressure
before servicing.

Description 2-1
Section 2
Description
Overview
This manual describes the installation and use of the C9 and C15 adhesive
melters.
With the exception of tank capacity, hose/applicator capacity, and exterior

appearance, all C9 and C15 melters are functionally identical. The
information in this manual is standard except where noted.
Figure 2‐1 C9 or C15 melter

2-2 Description
Product Description
See Figure 2‐2. The C9 and C15 adhesive melters are used in conjunction
with Nordson hot melt hoses and applicators to create a hot melt application
system.
The melter liquifies solid‐form hot melt and maintains the hot melt at the
desired temperature. When the applicators are activated, the melter pumps
the liquified hot melt through the hoses and out the applicator nozzles, where
it is commonly applied to the surface of a product.
3
Figure 2‐2 System components
1. C9 or C15 melter 3. Hot melt applicator
2. Hot melt hose
Intended Use
The C9 and C15 adhesive melters are specifically designed to:
S melt and pump solid‐form hot melt materials that are engineered to be
liquified and extruded at temperatures below 230 _C (450 _F).
S be used with compatible hot melt hoses and applicators that are
manufactured by Nordson Corporation.
S be used in non‐explosive environments

Description 2-3
Key Components
Figure 2‐3 provides the name and the location of key melter components.
2
1
8
3
6
7
5
Figure 2‐3 Key melter components
1. Tank lid 4. Hose electrical connections 7. Control panel
2. Pump (inside) 5. Manifold 8. Electrical enclosure door
3. Air supply port 6. Drain valve and filter

2-4 Description
Control Panel
The control panel provides the controls and indicators to program, operate,
and monitor the hot melt system.
Figure 2‐4 Control panel components (C9 melter shown here)

1. Power on indicator neon lamp 4. Hose fuse
2. Tank heater power indicator neon lamp 5. Applicator fuse
3. Tank temperature control 6. On/Off switch

Description 2-5
Tank
The tank melts the adhesive and holds it until it is pumped to the dispensing
applicators. With its aluminum construction, cast‐in heaters, and integral
melting fins, the tank is designed for efficient heat transfer. A strainer in the
tank prevents unmelted adhesive from blocking the pump inlet when you fill
the tank. It also prevents pieces of cardboard and other small objects from
entering the pump.
The standard tank comes with a non‐stick coating for easy cleaning.
Refer to General Specifications in Section 8, Technical Data, for the tank

storage capacity and other key information about the tank.
4
Figure 2‐5 Key parts of the tank
1. Tank casting 3. Melting fins
2. Strainer 4. Heater connector
Ready Output Function

The Ready Output function in the C9 and C15 melters is a drycontact
closure that occurs when the tank is heated to its setpoint temperature. The
tank temperature is set through the tank temperature control dial on the
control panel within the range of 200°F 400°F. Once the tank reaches the
set temperature, the tank thermostat control opens, removing voltage from
the tank heating element, and energizing the relay coil that provides the
Ready Output indication to the end user. The end user will determine if
additional time is needed to fully melt the adhesive in the tank or for other
processes in the production line. The Ready Output contact closure is then
maintained closed until the melter power is turned off at the main switch, or
the tank temperature falls below 180°F.

2-6 Description
Ready Output Function (contd)

The Ready Output contact closure is accessed at TB3, positions 1 and 2 on
the center frame of the melter. Refer to Connect a Triggering Device in
Installation.
To prevent false Ready Output contact closures, a thermostat is mounted to

the side of the tank and wired into the Ready circuit to ensure that the tank is
within the proper temperature range.
Pump
The pump transfers melted adhesive from the tank to the dispensing
applicators. The C9 and C15 melters use a 10:1 single‐acting piston pump. A
single‐acting piston pump delivers adhesive on the down stroke and draws in
fresh adhesive on the upstroke.
Refer to General Specifications in Section 8, Technical Data, for the pump

delivery rate and other key information about the pump.
3 2
Figure 2‐6 Key parts of a single‐acting pump

1. Air motor 3. Triggering solenoid valve
2. Hydraulic section

Description 2-7
Manifold
The manifold directs the flow of adhesive from the pump to the filter and from
the filter to the hoses and applicators.
2
1
3
5
Figure 2‐7 Key parts of the manifold

1. Adhesive outlet 4. Drain valve
(pressure relief valve not shown) 5. Manifold filter
2. Adhesive inlet
3. Hose ports
Pressure Relief Valve

The pressure relief valve prevents system hydraulic pressure from exceeding
103.4 bar (10340 kPa, 1499.69 psi). At this pressure, the valve opens and
returns adhesive to the tank.
Hose Ports
The manifold block has a 45‐degree face for either horizontal or vertical hose
routing. A maximum of six hoses can be connected to the manifold in a C15
melter.

2-8 Description
Drain Valve
The drain valve allows you to drain the tank and manifold or to flush char and
debris from the filter screen. Operators can perform the filter flushing
procedure without removing the filter from the manifold.
Manifold Filter
The manifold filter traps any char or foreign material, keeping it from being
pumped to the hoses and applicators. The melter is shipped with a 0.15‐mm
(0.006‐in.) filter screen. Other screen sizes are available.
Air Pressure Regulator

The air pressure regulator allows you to adjust the system air pressure, which
controls the hydraulic pressure.
Figure 2‐8 Key parts of the air pressure regulator

1. Regulator 3. Air pressure gauge
2. Filter

Description 2-9
Hose Controller
The C9 adhesive melter holds up to four hose controllers that are
factory‐installed. The C15 adhesive melter holds up to six hose controllers,
out of which five are factory‐installed.
Figure 2‐9 Hose controller components

1. Hose controller 2. Thermostat cable

2-10 Description

Installation 3-1
Section 3
Installation
WARNING! Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks.

Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related
documentation.
The melter is shipped from the factory with an installation kit that contains
components that must be assembled on the melter by the customer. Some
additional materials must also be supplied by the customer to complete the
installation.
If optional equipment was ordered with the melter, refer to the documentation
provided for installation and operating instructions.
Experience of Installation Personnel

The instructions provided in this section are intended to be used by
personnel who have experience in the following subjects:
S Hot melt application processes

S Industrial power and control wiring
S Industrial mechanical installation practices
S Basic process control and instrumentation
Before starting the installation, remove the melter from the pallet, locate the
installation kit, and inspect the melter for damaged and missing parts. Report
any problems to your Nordson representative.

3-2 Installation
Installation Tasks
The installation sequence is as follows:
1. Verify that the required installation conditions and utilities exist.

2. Unpack and inspect the melter.
3. Mount the melter on the parent machine or support structure.
4. Connect the electrical service.
5. Connect hot melt hoses and applicators.
6. Connect a compressed air supply.
7. Connect the 10:1 pump solenoid valve to a triggering device.
8. Set up the melter to work with the manufacturing process.
9. Flush the melter.
Installation Requirements
Before installing the melter, ensure that the desired installation location
provides the required clearances, environmental conditions, and utilities.

Installation 3-3
Clearances
Figure 3‐1 illustrates the minimum clearances that are required between the
melter and surrounding objects. Table 3‐1 describes each clearance.
5.50 [140 mm] 8.00 [203 mm]

Used on 2 and 4 hose melters Used on 6 hose melters
Figure 3‐1 Minimum installation clearances

3-4 Installation
Clearances (contd)
Table 3‐1 Minimum Installation Clearances

Required Clearance
Item
C9 C15
A 343.70 mm (13.53 in.) 343.70 mm (13.53 in.)
B 162.93 mm (6.41 in.) 162.93 mm (6.41 in.)
C 203 mm (8.00 in.) 203 mm (8.00 in.)
D 569.84 mm (22.43 in.) 569.84 mm (22.43 in.)
E 229.48 mm (9.03 in.) 229.48 mm (9.03 in.)
F 690 mm (27.17 in.) 835 mm (32.88 in.)
G 239 mm (9.40 in.) 239 mm (9.40 in.)
H 126.56 mm (5.00 in.) 126.56 mm (5.00 in.)
Electrical Power
Before installing the melter, ensure that the melter will not be overloaded and
that the plant's electrical service is rated to handle the power required by the
melter and the hoses and applicators that you plan to use.
WARNING! Risk of electrocution! Install a lockable power disconnect switch

between the electrical service and the melter. Failure to install or properly
use the disconnect switch when servicing the melter can result in personal
injury, including death.

Installation 3-5
Other Considerations
Carefully select the location for the melter and its associated applicators and
hoses. Make sure that the location meets the following requirements:
S There is enough room to open the tank lid, open the electrical enclosure,
remove the filter assembly, remove the pump enclosure, and make
electrical connections for the hoses. For recommended melter
clearances, refer to Clearances in this section.
S Maintenance personnel have room to service and repair the melter.
S The mounting surface can support the weight of the melter when the
melter is filled with adhesive.
S The mounting surface is level.
S The mounting surface is raised at least 152 mm (6 in.) for draining
adhesive. See Figure 3‐2.
S The drain valve projects over the edge of the mounting surface.
S The maximum distance between the melter and each applicator is
dictated by the power requirement of each hose.
S The operator must be able to safely reach the control panel and
accurately monitor the control panel indicators.
S The operator must be able to safely observe the level of hot melt inside
the tank.
S The melter must be installed away from areas with strong drafts or where
152 mm sudden temperature changes occur.
(6.0 in.)
S The melter must be installed where it will be in conformance with the
ventilation requirements specified in the Material Safety Data Sheet for
the hot melt being used.
Figure 3‐2 Required clearance

for draining and filter
flushing

3-6 Installation
Unpack the Melter

Before starting the installation, remove the melter from the pallet, locate the
installation kit, and inspect the melter for damaged and missing parts. Report
any problems to your Nordson representative.
Installation Kit Contents

Refer to C9 and C15 Melter Ship with Kit in Section 7, Parts for a list of the
installation kit contents.
Customer‐Supplied Materials
The following additional materials are also required to install the melter:
S Strain relief (at the disconnect switch box)

S Hardware to secure the melter to the mounting surface

Installation 3-7
Mount the Melter

Before mounting the melter, ensure that the parent machine or support
structure is level with respect to the floor, provides an even mounting surface,
is not subject to extreme vibration, and is capable of supporting the weight of
the melter, a full tank of hot melt, and the hoses and applicators.
Refer to Section 8, Technical Data for the weight of the melter. Refer to the
technical data provided by the hot melt manufacturer for information about
the volumetric weight of the hot melt.
Melter Brackets
Secure the melter mounting brackets to the mounting surface.
[105.73]
4.16 TYP
[12.70]
.50 TYP
[249.07]
9.81 TYP
[9.53]
.375 TYP
Power or I/O [22.23]

CONNECTION .875 TYP
[31.75]
A 1.25 TYP
Figure 3‐3 Bolt mounting pattern (refer to Table 3‐2)
Table 3‐2 Bolt Mounting Pattern Dimension A

Dimension
Item
C9 C15
A 445 mm (17.50 in.) 584 mm (23.0 in.)

3-8 Installation
Electrical Installation
The C9 and C15 melters are shipped from the factory without an attached
power cable and without a designated service‐type. To configure the melter
to function in your facility, you must connect the power supply cable lead to
the terminal block TB1 in the electrical enclosure of the melter.
Connecting Power Supply Cable Leads

See Figures 3‐4, 3‐5, 3‐6, and 3‐7.
WARNING! Risk of electrocution! Install a lockable power disconnect switch

between the electrical service and the melter. Failure to install or properly
use the disconnect switch when servicing the melter can result in personal
injury, including death.
WARNING! All field wire connections are to be made by a qualified

technician.
1. Select a 10 mm2 (8 AWG) power supply cable lead that meets applicable
electrical codes and standards. The maximum amperages of the melters
operating at a specified voltage are shown in Table3‐3.
Table 3‐3 Melter Power Requirements

3‐Phase Power Draw (Amps)
Number of 1‐Phase Power
Melter 230 VAC 240 VAC
Hose/Applicators Draw (Amps)
With Neutral Without Neutral
C9 4 30 21 22-27
4 35 25 26-31
C15
6 -- 25 32-38
2. Open the electrical enclosure door.
IMPORTANT: The terminal block TB1 is a two‐part piece that consists of

a plug and base. The terminal block base is attached to a bracket, which
is installed on the melter chassis. The terminal block plug is included in
the ship‐with kit, refer to C9 and C15 Melter Ship with Kit in Parts for a list
of the kit contents.
3. Use the terminal block plug provided in the ship-with kit for connecting
the power supply cable leads.
Figure 3‐4 Terminal block TB1

installed on the bracket
1. Bracket
2. Terminal block base
3. Terminal block plug

Installation 3-9
4. Route the power cable through one of the knockout holes on the side of
the melter, and then to the top of the electrical enclosure. See Figure 3‐5.
Figure 3‐5 Routing the power cable

1. Terminal block plug 3. Routing the power cable
2. Power cable
5. Connect each power supply cable lead into each connector of the
terminal block plug.
NOTE: The ground lead comes connected to the ground lug (marked
PE/G) located on the terminal block TB1.

3-10 Installation
Connecting Power Supply Cable Leads (contd)

6. Tighten each of the connector screws on the terminal block plug to
secure the power supply cable leads. See Figures 3‐6 and 3‐7.
1
b
Figure 3‐6 Connecting the power cable and ground lead

1. Knockout holes 2. Terminal block TB1 with ground
a: Terminal block plug
b: Terminal block base
CAUTION! For supply connections, use 10 AWG (6 mm2) or larger wires

suitable for at least 90 _C.

Installation 3-11
INPUT
INPUT
Figure 3‐7 Power supply location in C9 or C15 melter

1. Terminal block: 230 VAC, 1  2. Terminal block:400/230 VAC,
3
7. Install the plug portion into the terminal block base.
8. Close the electrical enclosure door.

3-12 Installation
Installing and Connecting the Hose Thermostat

In the C9 adhesive melter, all four hose thermostats are factoryinstalled.
Refer to the instructions in Install and Connect the Hose Thermostat only
when replacing the hose thermostats in the C9 melter.
In the C15 adhesive melter, five hose thermostats are factoryinstalled. Refer
to the instructions in Install and Connect the Hose Thermostat only when
installing the sixth hose thermostat or replacing any of the hose thermostats.
CAUTION! Do not kink the thermostat cable.
1. Remove the hose controller from the hose box.

2. Carefully uncoil the thermostat.
Figure 3‐8 Uncoiling the thermostat cable
NOTE: Make sure that the electrical enclosure door is open.

Installation 3-13
3. Using the screws provided on the mounting bracket, install the thermostat
onto the bracket.
4. Route the thermostat through the melter as shown in the following
drawing. See Figure 3‐9 for routing the thermostat in the C9 and C15
melters.
3
Figure 3‐9 Routing the thermistor
1. Installing a thermostat 3. Routing thermostat cables 4. Connected thermostat
2. Installed thermostats
5. Connect the numbered wires to the hose controllers as shown in

Figures 3‐10 and 3‐11.

3-14 Installation
Installing and Connecting the Hose Thermostat (contd)

6. Set the temperature of the hose controller.
Figure 3‐10 Hose controller location in C9, 230 VAC and 400 Y (1 or 3 )

Installation 3-15
Figure 3‐11 Hose controller location in C15, 230 VAC and 400 Y (1 or 3 )

3-16 Installation
Connecting a Triggering Device

The following instructions describe how to connect a triggering device for a
10:1 single‐acting piston pump.
See Figure 3‐12.
WARNING! Risk of equipment damage, personal injury or death. Install a

strain relief to protect wires from being damaged by the edges of the
knockout hole.
CAUTION! Electrical components can be easily damaged. Avoid any contact

with electrical components when removing a knockout hole plug.
Follow this procedure to connect a 24 VDC triggering device to the center

frame terminal block.
1. Remove and discard the plug from a knockout hole on either the back
side or the bottom of the unit (whichever is most convenient for your
operation) and install a strain relief in the hole. Refer to the following table
for the appropriate size strain relief.
NOTE: The unit may have several knockout holes. Make sure to route your
triggering device wires through a larger hole.
Size of Knockout Size of Strain Relief to Install
23 mm (15/16 in.) PG-16 or 1/2-in. trade size
29.5 mm (15/32 in.) PG-21
35 mm (13/8 in.) 1-in. trade size
2. Route the wires from a 24 VDC triggering device through the strain relief
and connect them to terminals 3 and 4 on the terminal block.

Installation 3-17
CAUTION! Use 0.34*0.25 mm2 (22*24 AWG) wire. Using a different wire
size can cause internal stress-related damage to the unit.
NOTE: Use a multi-wire cable suitable for NEC class 1 remote control and
signaling circuits. To reduce the possibility of electrical shorting, route the
cable so that it does not touch nearby electrical components.
2
1
Figure 3‐12 Connecting a triggering device

1. Wiring from customer's 24 VDC 3. Terminal block 4. Factory installed wiring from
triggering device triggering solenoid valve
2. Ready Output contact
3. Close the electrical enclosure door and turn on the local power
disconnect switch.

3-18 Installation
Hoses and Applicator Connection

The C9 and C15 melters use specific Nordson hoses and applicators. The
hose/applicator capacity is dependent upon the melter's factory
configuration.
NOTE: The C15 melter supports the connection of up to six hose/applicator

pairs.
Maximum hose and applicator power limits

C9 Melter
Hoses 1 4
Maximum 960 watts @ 240 VAC per group
Applicators 1 - 4
C15 Melter
Hoses 1 - 6 Maximum 960 watts @ 240 VAC total, 1 or 3 
Applicators 1 - 6 Maximum 2400 watts @ 240 VAC total, 1 

Installation 3-19
Connecting the Hoses

Refer to the user's guide provided with each Nordson hose. The guide
contains important information about routing and installing the hose.
NOTE: Save all of the plugs that were removed from the hose ports. A plug
will need to be reinstalled into a hose port if a hose is later removed.
Specific Nordson hoses for use with the C9 and C15 melters
Hose Part Number
HOSE,5/16X4',240V,CLASSIC IX,CAP,W/O CON 1121497
HOSE,5/16X6',240V,CLASSIC IX,CAP,W/O CON 1121498
WARNING! Risk of fire or equipment damage! Before connecting hoses and

applicators to the melter, confirm that the power required by the hoses and
the applicators do not exceed the maximum wattages specified in Section 8,
Technical Data.
See Figure 3‐13.
1. Install the hose fittings.

2. Install the thermostat into the hose, and then install the hose onto the
fitting.
NOTE: Make sure that the hose is mounted so that the thermostat is
located on the side of the hose. If the thermostat is located on the top or
the bottom of the hose, it will not heat the adhesive properly.
3. Plug the cordset into the melter.

3-20 Installation
Connecting the Hoses (contd)
1
Figure 3‐13 Hydraulic component installation

Installation 3-21
Connecting the Applicators

Refer to the user's guide that is shipped with each applicator for information
about installing the applicator and connecting a hose to the applicator.
Specific Nordson applicators for use with the C9 and C15 melters
Applicator Part Number
GUN, CBST-STD01-A-CA 350 OOR 1056277
GUN, CBST-2-T'STAT, 59, IA, SPL MTG, 350 1060340
BCM-CBST-STD02ACA7RBXXXXN03 8519260
NOTE: The C9 and C15 melters are shipped with a 100‐mesh (0.15 mm) hot
melt filter installed in the manifold body. Filters with 50‐ and 150‐mesh
screens (0.11 mm and 0.07 mm respectively) are also available. Order the
appropriate filter based on the smallest nozzle size used in your application.
3
Figure 3‐14 Connecting an applicator and a hose
1. C9/C15 melter 3. Hot melt applicator
2. Hot melt hose

3-22 Installation
Connecting Air Supply
CAUTION! Rigidly support the plant air supply before connecting it to the air
filter.
1. Connect a regulated plant air supply to the inlet of the air filter.
NOTE: The air filter inlet is threaded to receive a male G1/4 BSPP fitting.
2. Open the plant air supply to the melter.

3. Turn the pressure regulator adjustment clockwise to set the melter's
operating air pressure (pressure supplied to the pump).
NOTE: To achieve the rated adhesive output of the unit,connect a plant
air supply that is capable of providing the maximum air pressure specified
on the unit. The maximum air pressure is either 4.8 bar (480 kPa, 70 psi)
or 6.2 bar (620 kPa, 90 psi), depending upon the type of pump your unit
has. To find the maximum air pressure for your unit, check the air
pressure tag, which is located next to the inlet air port, above the hose
connectors.
Figure 3‐15 Connecting the air filter and the plant air supply line

Operation 4-1
Section 4
Operation

documentation.
See Figure 4‐1.

4-2 Operation
Fill the Tank

WARNING! Hot! Risk of burns! Use a scoop to fill the tank with adhesive.
Never use your bare hands. Using your bare hands to fill the tank may result
in personal injury.
1. Open the tank lid.

2. Fill the tank with adhesive. Do not overfill.
3. Close the tank lid when you are finished filling the tank.
Figure 4‐1 Tank location
NOTE: When the tank LED on the melter control panel comes on, it
indicates that the heater is on.

Operation 4-3
Start the Melter

1. Turn the melter on.
2. Adjust the temperature according to the adhesive requirements.
Figure 4‐1 Melter controls

1. On/Off switch 2. Tank temperature control
Setting Up the Pump

Energize the 10:1 single‐acting pump before the applicators fire. Follow
these pump operating guidelines:
S The application must have a low duty cycle (24 cycles per minute
maximum).
‐ Time to fill the pump (upstroke) is approximately 1.72 sec.
‐ Pump must be energized 200 mSec before opening the applicators.
S One (1) stroke must equal 2.14 cubic inches (35 cubic centimeters).
NOTE: The triggering device (microswitch, photocell, or a timer) must be
supplied by the customer.

4-4 Operation
Stop the Melter

1. Set the air pressure regulator to 0 psi.
2. Turn the melter power switch OFF.
Figure 4‐2 Melter controls

1. On/Off switch

Maintenance 5-1
Section 5
Maintenance
WARNING! Allow only personnel with appropriate training and experience to

operate or service the equipment. The use of untrained or inexperienced
personnel to operate or service the equipment can result in injury, including
death, to themselves and others, and damage to the equipment.
Table 5‐1 describes the preventive maintenance tasks required to keep C9

and C15 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

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 Relieving System Pressure
task that requires opening a hydraulic
connection or port
Clean the exterior of the melter, Daily Cleaning the Melter

hoses, and applicators
Clean the manifold filter Every 40 hours Cleaning a Standard Manifold Filter
Flush the manifold filter Every 8 hours Flushing a Standard Manifold Filter
Cleaning the tank S When changing the type or grade Cleaning the Tank
of hot melt
S When excessive charring occurs

5-2 Maintenance
Operate the System for the First Time

Before operating your melter for the first time, flush the system by pumping
adhesive through it to remove trapped air and residue left during factory
testing.
1. Use one of the following methods to prevent accidental applicator

triggering:
S Air‐operated applicators: turn off the operating air
S Electric applicators: turn off the applicator driver
S Hand‐operated applicators: lock the trigger
WARNING! Hot! Risk of burns. Wear heat‐protective clothing, safety

goggles, and heat‐protective gloves.
2. Place a drain pan under each applicator and remove all applicator
nozzles.
3. Reduce the pump air pressure to 0 by turning the air pressure regulator
fully counterclockwise.
4. If the melter is not already on, press the power switch to turn the melter
on. Allow the melter to reach operating temperature.
5. Clean the manifold filter. Refer to Cleaning a Standard Manifold Filter in
this section.
6. Prepare each applicator in your system for operation as follows:
S Air‐operated applicators: increase the operating air pressure to
2.4 bar (240 kPa,35 psi)
S Electric applicators: turn on the applicator driver
S Hand‐operated applicators: unlock the trigger

Maintenance 5-3
WARNING! Trapped air may still be in the hoses and applicators. Shield the
area and operator from splashing adhesive.
7. Trigger the applicators, keeping them open so that no pressure builds up.
NOTE: You may need to adjust the applicator air pressure depending on
the viscosity of the adhesive and the applicator response.
8. Gradually increase the air pressure to the pump by turning the air
pressure regulator clockwise. Allow adhesive to flow out of the
applicators until all trapped air, cleaning solution, and impurities are
flushed out of the system. If the pump slows noticeably or stops, increase
pump air pressure slightly.
9. Stop triggering the applicators.
10. Reduce pump air pressure to 0 by turning the air pressure regulator fully
counterclockwise.
11. Trigger the applicators momentarily to relieve trapped hydraulic pressure.
12. Attach the nozzles to the applicators.
13. Adjust the pump air pressure regulator until the air pressure is at the
desired operating setting. Test adhesive patterns as necessary.
14. Air‐operated applicators only: adjust the applicator air pressure regulator
until the air pressure is at the desired operating setting. Test adhesive
patterns as necessary.
15. Refer to the applicator product manual for additional setup information for
the specific applicator.

5-4 Maintenance
Relieve System Pressure

System pressure must be properly relieved before you can safely proceed
with many of the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures in this
manual. Follow this procedure whenever you are instructed to relieve system
pressure.
Relieving the System Pressure

goggles, and heat‐protective gloves. Hot melt material may be released
under pressure.
1. Ensure that the melter is at operating temperature.

2. Turn the air pressure regulator fully counterclockwise (no air).
3. Place a container under all applicators and the manifold drain valve.
4. Trigger one or more applicators until adhesive stops flowing.
5. Open the manifold drain valve and allow some adhesive to drain from the
manifold.
6. Close the manifold drain valve.
Figure 5‐1 Manifold drain valve

Maintenance 5-5
Clean the Melter

To prevent components from overheating due to heat build‐up or loss of air
circulation, regularly remove any hot melt that collects on the exterior of the
melter, hoses, and applicators.
If hot melt inadvertently spills inside the melter's interior spaces, the side
panels can be removed in order to clean out the spilled hot melt.
WARNING! Risk of electrocution and fire! Do not clean the melter with a
direct stream of water or steam. Use only water or an appropriate,
non‐flammable cleaning solution that is applied using a clean cloth. Cleaning
the melter using a direct stream of water or steam or a flammable solvent can
result in property damage and personal injury, including death.
Cleaning the Exterior of the Melter

S Apply cleaning compounds using a soft cloth.
S Do not use pointed or sharp tools to clean the exterior surface.

5-6 Maintenance
Cleaning a Standard Manifold Filter

Use this procedure to clean the manifold filter. Cleaning the filter removes
excess dirt and charred material that can clog the system and cause poor
system performance.

under pressure.
Cleaning the Filter

2. Flush the manifold filter. Refer to Flushing a Standard Manifold Filter in
this section.
WARNING! System or material pressurized. Relieve pressure. Failure to

observe may result in serious burns.
3. Relieve system pressure. Refer to Relieving System Pressure in this

section.
4. See Figure 5‐2. Loosen the filter using a wrench. A socket‐type wrench is
recommended.
Figure 5‐2 Loosening the filter

Maintenance 5-7
5. See Figure 5‐3. Pull the filter assembly out of the manifold.
Figure 5‐3 Removing the filter

assembly
6. See Figure 5‐4. Remove the screw in the back of filter assembly and
separate the filter screen from the assembly.
Figure 5‐4 Removing the filter screen
7. Use one of the following methods to clean the filter components.
WARNING! Risk of fire. Do not heat Nordson Type R cleaning fluid above
246 _C (475 _F). Do not heat cleaning fluid with an open flame or in an
unregulated heating device (for example, a small pan on an unregulated hot
plate). A fire hazard exists if an open flame or an unregulated heating device
is used to heat cleaning fluid. Use only a controlled heating device (such as a
small, deep fat fryer or thermostatically‐controlled hot plate) to heat the fluid
above the melting temperature of the hot melt material.

5-8 Maintenance
Cleaning the Filter (contd)
CAUTION! Do not use a metal brush to clean a manifold filter screen. Doing
so can damage the screen and prevent the filter from operating properly.
S Place the components (except for the O‐ring) in a container of Type R

cleaning fluid and heat the fluid until it is above the melting point of
the adhesive. Scrub the components with a fine‐bristled brush.
Remember to scrub the filter screen inside and out. Wipe the
components with a clean, dry cloth.
S Use a flameless, electric heat applicator or compressed hot air to
heat the components. Wipe the components with a clean, dry cloth.
S Use an ultrasonic cleaner filled with cleaning fluid to soak the
components, then wipe the components with a clean, dry cloth.
8. Inspect the filter screen and O‐ring for damage. A dent or break in the
filter screen mesh means that the screen is damaged beyond repair and
should be replaced.

Maintenance 5-9
9. See Figure 5‐5. Reassemble the filter.
Figure 5‐5 Assembling the manifold filter
CAUTION! Ensure that the melter is at operating temperature before

reinstalling the filter. Cold material from the filter or manifold walls can cause
the filter screen to collapse if it is tightened in a cold system.

11. Slide the filter assembly into the manifold and tighten it until it is
finger‐tight only.
12. Follow these steps to flush the manifold again:
a. Open the manifold drain valve.
b. Turn the air pressure regulator fully counterclockwise to reduce the
pump air pressure to 0.
c. Increase the pump air pressure by turning the air pressure regulator
clockwise until a clean, steady flow of adhesive flows from the drain.
Drain approximately 0.25 l (8 oz) of adhesive.
d. Return the pump air pressure to 0.
e. Close the manifold drain valve.
13. Tighten the filter assembly until it seats. Do not overtighten.
14. Return the pump air pressure to the normal operating setting.

5-10 Maintenance
Flush a Standard Manifold Filter

Use this procedure to flush the manifold filter. Flushing the manifold filter
removes excess dirt and charred material that can clog the system and
cause poor system performance.

under pressure.
Flushing the Filter

2. Turn the air pressure regulator fully counterclockwise (no air).
3. Place containers under all applicators and the manifold drain valve.
WARNING! System or material pressurized. Relieve system pressure.

Failure to observe may result in serious burns.
4. Trigger the applicators to relieve system pressure.

5. Open the manifold drain valve.
6. Increase the pump air pressure by turning the air pressure regulator
clockwise until a clean, steady flow of adhesive flows from the drain.
Allow adhesive to flow until no traces of char are present.
7. Return the air supply pressure to 0.
9. Return the air pressure to the normal operating setting.

Maintenance 5-11
Flush the System

Use this procedure to periodically flush the system with hot melt material, a
flushing material, or Type R cleaning fluid. System flushing removes excess
dirt and charred material that can clog the system and cause poor system
performance. You should also flush the system when you switch to a new
type of hot melt material that is incompatible with the old material. If you are
unsure whether the materials are compatible, contact your material supplier.
Preparing for Flushing the System

WARNING! System or material pressurized. Relieve system pressure.

Failure to observe may result in serious burns.
2. Relieve system pressure. Refer to Relieving System Pressure in this

section.
3. See Figure 5‐6. Drain the melter by pumping as much hot melt material
from the tank as possible using one of the following methods.
Method of Draining Description

Applicator Place a suitable container under each
applicator nozzle. Remove each nozzle from
its applicator. Return the pump air pressure to
its normal setting and pump the hot melt
material out through the applicator.
Manifold Pump the hot melt material out through the
manifold. Refer to Flushing a Standard
Manifold Filter in this section.
Hose Disconnect a hose from its applicator. Replace
the dust cover, which was removed during
installation, over the hose electrical receptacle.
Position the hose over a suitable waste
container and secure it. Return the pump air
pressure to its normal setting and pump the hot
melt material out through the hose.

5-12 Maintenance
Preparing for Flushing the System (contd)
Figure 5‐6 Methods of draining the melter

1. Draining through the applicator 2. Draining through the manifold 3. Draining through the hose
4. If you have not already done so, disconnect each hose in the system from
its applicator.
5. Clean each automatic applicator as needed. Refer to the applicator
manual for information on applicator disassembly, cleaning, and
rebuilding.

Maintenance 5-13
6. Refer to Table 5‐2 to determine which method of flushing the system is

best for your operation.
Table 5‐2 Advantages and Disadvantages of System Flushing Procedures

Time Needed Best Used for... Advantages and
Flushing Procedure
(See Note A) (See Note B) Disadvantages
Using hot melt material About 1 hour Routine cleaning when The advantage of this
the system is relatively method is that it requires
free of char less downtime.
However, it is not as
thorough as the other
two methods.
Using a flushing material From 21/2 to 5 hours Occasional cleaning Although this method
recommended by your when there is some char requires more downtime,
adhesive supplier and buildup itdoes a good job of
approved by your removing char buildup
Nordson representative from the system.
However, to remove all
char you may need to
scrub the tank. You will
also need to purchase
and store flushing
material, which may
have special storage
and disposal
requirements.
Using Type R fluid From 3 to 13 hours Thorough cleaning when This procedure is the
there is significant char most thorough way to
buildup remove char. You may
also need to scrub the
tank to remove all char.
Disadvantages are that
you cannot flush Type R
fluid through the hoses;
accidentally doing so
can cause later
downtime. Type R fluid
is expensive but can be
reused several times if
the used fluid is strained
into a storage container.
The fluid is considered a
regulated waste.
NOTE A: Time needed varies depending on how much char must be removed.
B: Because operating conditions vary from plant to plant, you may find that more or less frequent flushing is
required.

5-14 Maintenance
Preparing for Flushing the System (contd)

7. Refer to the appropriate procedure for the flushing method you have
selected:
S Flush the System with Hot Melt Material
S Flush the System with a Flushing Material
S Flush the System with Type R Fluid
Flushing the System with Hot Melt Material

1. Before beginning this procedure, first complete the procedure Prepare for
Flushing the System earlier in this section.
NOTE: This procedure describes how to flush all hoses at once.
However, for maximum cleaning of badly charred hoes, use this
procedure and flush each hose one at a time.
2. If you have not already done so, secure the free end of each hose to a
container that will be used to collect the hot melt material.
3. Using a metal or plastic scoop, fill the tank to within 25 mm (1 in.) of the
top with fresh, clean hot melt material.
4. Allow the melter to reach operating temperature.
5. Gradually increase pump air pressure by turning the air pressure
regulator clockwise to pump hot melt material through the system until the
material is free of char and contaminants.
6. Decrease pump air pressure to 0 by turning the valve fully
counterclockwise.
CAUTION! Using a metal brush or scraper can damage tanks with non-stick
coating. Use a stiff‐bristled, nonmetal brush when cleaning a tank with
non‐stick coating.
7. Use a stiff‐bristled, non‐metal brush or similar tool to scrub the tank or

dislodge as much char and debris as possible. Do not use a metal brush
or scraper on tanks with non-stick coating.
NOTE: If this procedure does not remove all the charred material, you
may need to replace the tank.

this section.
9. Go to the procedure Restore the Melter to Normal Operation in this
section.

Maintenance 5-15
Flushing the System with a Flushing Material

WARNING! Use the flushing material at the manufacturer's recommended
temperature, which will be below the hot melt material's flash point. Failure to
observe this warning can cause a fire.
WARNING! Never flush your system or clean any aluminum components

with halogenated hydrocarbon cleaning solutions. These cleaning solutions
are extremely dangerous when used to clean aluminum components in a
pressurized fluid system.
CAUTION! Do not use this procedure to flush your system with Type R fluid.
This procedure instructs you to pump flushing material through the hoses.
Flushing Type R fluid through hoses can cause large pieces of char to break
off and clog the nozzles during later operation. If you plan to use Type R fluid
to flush your system, refer to the procedure, Flush the System with Type R
Fluid in this section.
CAUTION! Certain flushing materials can damage seals and O‐rings,

resulting in poor pump performance. Be sure that the flushing material you
use has been approved by your Nordson representative. To determine the
best flushing material to use, contact your adhesive supplier.
NOTE: This procedure describes how to flush all hoses at once.
However, for maximum cleaning of badly charred hoses, use this
procedure and flush each hose one at a time.
2. If you have not already done so, secure the free end of each hose to a
container that will be used to collect the hot melt material.
3. Set the tank and hose temperature to the recommended temperature of
the flushing material.

5-16 Maintenance
Flushing the System with a Flushing Material (contd)

4. Pour the flushing material into the empty tank to within 25 mm (1 in.) of
the top of the tank.
5. When the melter reaches the preset temperature, gradually increase
pump air pressure by turning the air pressure regulator clockwise and
pump material through the system until the flushing material starts to
come out.
6. Decrease pump air pressure to 0 by turning the valve fully
counterclockwise.
7. Allow the remaining material to drain from the hoses.
8. Remove the hoses from the collection container, place them over the
tank, and secure them.
9. Slowly increase pump pressure by turning the air pressure regulator
clockwise so the flushing material circulates through the system without
splashing out of the tank. Allow the system to circulate for one and
one‐half to four hours.
10. Decrease pump air pressure to 0 by turning the air pressure regulator
fully counterclockwise and wait for material to finish draining from the
hoses.
11. Remove the hoses from the tank, secure them over a waste container
and drain the flushing material from the tank into the container.

Maintenance 5-17
CAUTION! Using a metal brush or scraper can damage tanks with non-stick
coating. Use a stiff‐bristled, nonmetal brush when cleaning a tank with
non‐stick coating.
12. Use a stiff‐bristled, nonmetal brush or similar tool to scrub the tank or
dislodge as much char and debris as possible. Do not use a metal brush
or scraper on tanks with non-stick coating.
NOTE: If this procedure does not remove all the charred material, you
may need to replace the tank.
13. Using a metal or plastic scoop, fill the tank to within 25 mm (1 in.) of the
top with fresh, clean hot melt material.
14. Set the temperature of the tank to the lowest temperature that the
adhesive can be pumped at.
15. Wait for the melter to reach the preset temperature, then drain 3/4 of the
adhesive through the hoses into the waste container.
16. After you have drained 3/4 of the material, reduce the pump air pressure
to 0 by turning the air pressure regulator fully counterclockwise.
17. Place a container under the manifold drain valve, open the valve, and
drain the remaining adhesive.
this section.
19. Go to the procedure Restore the melter to Normal Operation in this
section.
drain the remaining adhesive.
Flushing the System with Type‐R Fluid

2. Set the tank temperature 14-17 _C (25-30 _F) higher than the
recommended application temperature of the adhesive.
3. Pour Type R fluid into the empty tank to within 25 mm (1 in.) of the top of
the tank.
4. Use a clean paint brush or similar tool to apply fluid to areas not
submerged in the fluid.
5. Allow the fluid to heat in the tank for 2-12 hours.
6. As needed, use a wooden or plastic strainer to skim off the char and
adhesive that floats to the top of the tank.

5-18 Maintenance
Flushing the System with Type‐R Fluid (contd)
CAUTION! Do not pump Type R fluid through hoses. Fluid absorbed by char
in the hoses may leach out or cause large pieces of char to break off and
clog a nozzle during later operation.
drain the fluid from the manifold.
NOTE: You can reuse the fluid if you place a strainer on the top of the
container used to collect it.

9. Using a metal or plastic scoop, place several pounds of fresh, clean hot
melt material into the empty tank.
10. Set the temperature of the tank and hoses to the lowest temperature that
the adhesive can be pumped at.
11. Secure the free end of the hose to a container that will be used to collect
the hot melt material.
12. When the tank and hoses reach their setpoint temperatures, gradually
increase pump pressure by turning the air pressure regulator clockwise to
pump adhesive through the hoses.
13. Continue pumping adhesive into the waste container until a clean, steady
stream of material flows from each hose.
14. When material has finished draining, reduce the pump air pressure to 0
by turning the valve fully counterclockwise.
this section.
16. Go to the procedure Restore the melter to Normal Operation in this
section.
17. Secure the free end of the hose to a container that will be used to collect
the hot melt material.

Maintenance 5-19
Restoring the Melter to Normal Operation

After flushing your system with hot melt material, a flushing material, or
Type R fluid, follow this procedure to restore your melter to normal operation.
1. Disconnect and lock out electrical power to the melter.

2. Reconnect each applicator to its hose both electrically and mechanically.
Refer to Connecting Hoses and Applicators in Section3, Installation.
3. Remove the lock‐out and restore power to the melter.
4. If you have changed the melter's temperature setpoints or if the
recommended operating temperature of the new adhesive is different
from the previous adhesive, reprogram the temperature settings.
5. Use a metal or plastic scoop to fill the tank with adhesive. Refer to Filling
the Tank in Section 4, Operation.
6. Return the air supply pressure to the normal operating setting.
7. Resume normal operation.
Clean the Tank

To avoid the problems that can occur when different hot melt materials are
mixed or when hot melt char forms in the tank, clean the tank when:
S changing to a different type of hot melt

S excessive char builds up inside the tank
NOTE: The tank cleaning procedures provided in this section require that an
appropriate flushing material be used. The flushing material should be compatible
with both the previous adhesive and the new adhesive, if applicable.
Cleaning the Tank when Changing Hot Melt

1. Operate the melter normally until the tank is empty.
2. Close the air supply to the melter.
3. Allow the melter to heat or cool to the temperature recommended by the
manufacturer of the flushing material.
4. While wearing the appropriate protective equipment, wipe any residual
hot melt from the inside of the tank.
5. Add the appropriate type and quantity of flushing material to the tank.
6. Open the air supply to the melter.
7. Pump all of the flushing material from the tank and through the hoses and
applicators.
8. Return the melter to normal operation and pump a minimum of one tank
volume of fresh hot melt through the tank, hoses, and applicators.

5-20 Maintenance
Cleaning the Tank with Excessive Char

1. Remove the old hot melt and loose char as follows:
a. Operate the melter normally until the tank is empty.
b. Close the air supply to the melter.
c. Allow the melter to heat or cool to the temperature recommended by
the manufacturer of the flushing material.
d. While wearing the appropriate protective equipment, wipe any
residual hot melt and loose char from the inside of the tank.
e. Remove the tank strainer, clean it with an appropriate flushing
material, and then reinstall it.
2. Add the appropriate type and quantity of hot melt solvent to the tank.
3. Disconnect a hose from a applicator and direct the hose into a waste
container.
4. Close the pressure control valve by turning the valve all the way
clockwise.
WARNING! Risk of burns! Wear protective equipment and use caution when
pumping hot material into a waste container.
5. Open the air supply to the melter.

6. When the tank is empty, close the air supply to the melter.
7. Fill the tank with fresh hot melt.
8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to pump all of the hot melt out of the tank.
9. Reconnect the disconnected hose to its applicator.
10. Clean the filter. Refer to Cleaning a Standard Manifold Filter in this
section.
11. Fill the tank with fresh hot melt and then purge all of the hoses and
applicators with the fresh hot melt.
12. Restore the system to normal operation.

Troubleshooting 6-1
Section 6
Troubleshooting

documentation.
Introduction
This section contains troubleshooting procedures. These procedures cover
only the most common problems that you may encounter. If you cannot
solve the problem with the information given here, contact your local Nordson
representative for help.

6-2 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting tables list typical applicator faults, their probable causes,
and corrective actions.
NOTE: The Nordson Hose/Applicator Diagnostic Device enables precise

and complete heater and RTD troubleshooting for RTD controlled FP‐200
applicators. The device enables you to quickly accomplish applicator RTD
and heater troubleshooting without removing the applicators from the hoses.
Contact your Nordson representative for more information.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

1. No adhesive output Applicator nozzles may be clogged Clean the applicator nozzles.
from one or more Pump may not be energized Provide 24 VDC signal to pump
applicators solenoid.
Tank may be empty Fill the tank with adhesive.
Filter may be clogged Clean the filter.
2. No Ready output Loose/disconnected wires Reconnect the loose wires.
signal Tank may not be at set Wait for the tank to heat to set point
temperature yet. Tank temperature temperature.
control must open once.
Faulty relay or relay not seated in Verify that the relays are fully seated
socket in sockets. Verify 240 VAC is applied
to relay coil.
Faulty or disconnected 200°F Replace or connect the thermostat.
thermostat
3. Tank not heating Check for open heating element or Tank heater resistance should be
enough disconnected wires approximately 19 ohms (C9) or
14 ohms (C15). Connect the wires.
Check for correct set point on tank Adjust the tank set point temperature.
temperature control
Faulty tank temperature control Replace the tank temperature control.
4. Tank overheating/too Check for tank heater wires Resistance from the tank heater wires
hot shorted to ground to ground should be ≥ 1 MΩ.
Faulty or mis‐wired tank Verify the wiring per appropriate
temperature control wiring diagram.
5. Hoses not heating Check for open heating element or Most Classic hose heater resistances
enough disconnected wires are in the range 95 ohms to
590 ohms.
Check for open hose fuse(s) Replace the fuse if it is open.
Faulty, disconnected, or mis‐wired Replace or reconnect hose
hose temperature control temperature control. Verify wiring per
appropriate wiring diagram.
Check for correct set point on hose Adjust the hose temperature set point.
temperature control

Troubleshooting 6-3
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

6. Hoses Check that the hose temperature Fully insert the control bulb into the
overheating/too hot control bulb is inserted fully into hose.
hose
Check for the correct set point on Adjust the hose temperature set point.
the hose temperature control
Faulty hose temperature control Replace the hose temperature
will not open control.
Check for hose heater wires Resistance from the hose heater
shorted to ground wires to ground should be ≥ 1 MΩ.
7. Applicators not Check for open heating element or Most applicator heater resistances
heating enough disconnected wires are in the range 106 ohms to
1058 ohms.
Check for open applicator fuse(s) Replace the fuse if it is open
Check for correct applicator Match the applicator thermostat value
thermostat value to application requirements
Faulty, disconnected, or mis‐wired Replace or reconnect the applicator
applicator thermostat thermostat
8. Applicator Check for correct applicator Match applicator thermostat value to
overheating/too hot thermostat value application requirements.
Check for heater wires shorted to Resistance from applicator heater
ground in applicator body wires to ground should be ≥ 1 MΩ.
Faulty applicator thermostat will not Replace the applicator thermostat.
open
9. Neon lamp(s) off Power is removed from melter input Restore power to the melter.
when it should be on terminal block
Faulty neon lamp Replace the faulty neon lamp.
Check for disconnected wires to Connect the loose wires.
lamps

6-4 Troubleshooting

Parts 7-1
Section 7
Parts
Using the Illustrated Parts Lists

To order parts, call the Nordson Customer Service Center or your local
Nordson representative. Use these five‐column parts lists, and the
accompanying illustrations, to describe and locate parts correctly. The
following chart provides guidance for reading the parts lists.
The number in the Item column corresponds to the circled item number in the parts
list illustration. A dash in this column indicates that the item is an assembly.
The number in the Part column is the Nordson part number you can use to order the
part. A series of dashes indicates that the part is not saleable. In this case, you must
order either the assembly in which the part is used or a service kit that includes the
part.
The Description column describes the part and
sometimes includes dimensions or specifications.
The Note column contains letters that refer to notes at

the bottom of the parts list. These notes provide
important information about the part.
The Quantity column tells you how many of the part
is used to manufacture the assembly shown in the
parts list illustration. A dash or AR in this column
indicates that the amount of the item required in
the assembly is not quantifiable.
Item Part Description Quantity Note

— 0000000 Assembly A —
1 000000 S Part of assembly A 2 A
2 ‐‐‐‐‐‐ S S Part of item 1 1
3 0000000 S S S Part of item 2 AR
NS 000000 S S S S Part of item 3 2
NOTE A: Important information about item 1
AR: As Required
NS: Not Shown

7-2 Parts
C9 Melter Assembly
See Figure 7‐1.

— 1120967 MELTER,C9,4H/G,S.A.(10:1) PMP
1 1120969 S CHASSIS ASSY,C9 1
2 1121002 S COVER ASSY, LEFT, C9 1
3 1121006 S COVER ASSY, RT, C9 1
4 1101741 S PANEL,LID & PUMP CVR.,SUPT.,MESA 9 1
5 1081504 S LID ASSY,MESA 9 1
6 900464 S ADHESIVE, LOCTITE 242, BLUE, 1
REMOVABLE, 50M
7 1120987 S PANEL,ASSEMBLY,CONTROL, C9 1
8 1017010 S SCR,BTN,SKT,M5X10,BL 9
9 1120983 S ASSEMBLY,PUMP COVER,C9 1
10 982594 S SCR,SKT,M4X10MM,BL 4
11 1120998 S COVER,ASSY,TOP, C9 1
12 1121068 S SCR,FLT,PHIL,ZP,STL,M3X8 6
13 981734 S WASHER,LK,E,EXT,#6,STL,ZN 8
14 1052143 S SCR,HEX,SELF TAP,6-20X .375,ZN 4
15 1121066 S MODULE,PACKAGING,C9/C15 1 NS
16 1121074 S KIT,SHIP WITH,C9 1 NS
17 1121067 S TUBING,C9,10MM OD X 38.4LG 1 NS
18 111551 S STRAINER,TANK,3500 1
19 276578 S COVER,CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 NS
20 983524 S WASHER,LK,E,EXT,#6,STL,ZN 2
21 331858 S BEZEL,THERMOSTAT,BULB&CPL,TG09 1
22 331857 S KNOB,THERMOSTAT,BULB&CPL,TG09 1
23 7790115 S SCREW,PANHD,XREC,8-32 X .375,SEMS 2
24 939004 S STRAP,CABLE,.06-1.75,NATURAL,12260-4 1 NS
25 1100256 S TAG,WARNING, HOT ADH/HYD PRESS, 1
1.6X6.5
26 981039 S SCR,PAN,6-32X .312,SL,ZN 2
27 182105 S CABLETIE,4 IN,338F/170C,NONSTICK,BLUE 3 NS
28 1121008 S COVER,NOMEX,CM 1
29 1026451 S PLATE,STAMPING,6.812 X 1.3 1
30 1086140 S TAG,STAMPING,BLANK,DURABLUE 2
31 985107 S RIVET,POP, 1/8X.187,CARBON STL 2
32 1105311 S DOC WITH MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 1 NS
33 1121496 S RETAINING RING,PSHNUT,M5,ZP,STL 1
NS: Not Shown

Parts 7-3
4X 10
6
2X 12
2
4
33
33
18
13 11
22 2X 12
2X 26
3
2X 20
21
12 2X
7
25 33
2X 23
28
2X 24 1
30
29
2X 31
33
8 9X
4X 14
Figure 7‐1 Melter assembly parts

7-4 Parts
C15 Melter Assembly

See Figure 7‐1.

— 1120968 MELTER,C15,6H/G,S.A.(10:1) PMP 1
1 1120970 S CHASSIS ASSY,C15 1
2 1121000 S COVER ASSY, LEFT, C15 1
3 1121004 S COVER ASSY, RT, C15 1
4 1101742 S PANEL, LID & PUMP CVR.,SUPT, MESA 14 1
5 1081275 S LID ASSY, MESA, 14 LITER 1
6 900464 S ADHESIVE, LOCTITE 242, BLUE, 1
REMOVABLE,50M
7 1120988 S PANEL, ASSEMBLY, CONTROL, C15 1
8 1017010 S SCR,BTN,SKT,M5X10,BL 9
9 1120985 S ASSEMBLY, PUMP COVER, C15 1
10 982594 S SCR, SKT, M4X10 MM, BL 4
11 1121052 S COVER, ASSY, TOP, C9 1
12 1121263 S SCR,PAN,PHIL,SS,M3X10,SEALING 6
13 288221 S GASKET,.354X.216,MPL,3000V 1
14 1040011 S NUT,HEX,W/EXT TOOTH WASHER, M4 4
15 1121066 S MODULE, PACKAGING, C9/C15 1
16 1121009 S KIT, SHIP WITH, C15 1
17 1090068 S TUBING, MESA 14, 10MM OD X 47LG 1
18 100353 S STRAINER, TANK, 3700, FULL, MPL 1
19 100352 S STRAINER, TANK, 3700, MPL 1 NS
20 983524 S WASHER, LK, E, EXT, #6, STL, ZN 2
21 331858 S BEZEL, THERMOSTAT, BULB & CPL, TG09 1
22 331857 S KNOB, THERMOSTAT, BULB & CPL, TG09 1
23 7790115 S SCREW, PAN HD, XREC, 832 X .375, SEMS 2
24 276578 S COVER,CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 NS
25 1100256 S TAG, WARNING, HOT ADH/HYD PRESS, 1
1.6X6.5
26 981039 S SCR, PAN, 632X .312, SL, ZN 2
27 182105 S CABLETIE, 4 IN, 338F/170C,NONSTICK, 3 NS
BLUE
28 939004 S STRAP,CABLE,.06-1.75,NATURAL,12260-4 1 NS
29 1026451 S PLATE, STAMPING, 6.812 X 1.3 1
30 1086140 S TAG, STAMPING, BLANK, DURABLUE 2
31 985107 S RIVET, POP, 1/8X.187, CARBON STL 2
32 1105311 S DOC WITH MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 1 NS
33 1121496 S RETAINING RING,PSHNUT,M5,ZP,STL 2
34 247006 S CLAMP,HOSE,.673-.795 OD 1 NS
NS: Not Shown

Parts 7-5
C9 Melter Chassis Assembly

See Figures 7‐2, 7‐3, and 7‐4.

— 1120969 CHASSIS ASSY,C9
1 1120974 S BASE, C9 1
2 1120971 S FRAME ASSY.,C9/C15 1
3 — S Reserved
4 1121516 S BRACKET,C9/C15,TB1 1
5 1059740 S TBACCY,DIN,ENDBRACKET,35MM,GRAY 2
7 338368 S SCR,PAN,XRECES,M3,5MM,STL,ZINC 8
8 983403 S WASHER,LK,M,SPT,M4,STL,ZN 1
9 982308 S SCR,PAN,REC,M4X10,ZN 1
11 984706 S NUT,HEX,M5,STL,ZN 2
12 240674 S TAG,GROUND 3
13 230079 S CLAMP,BULB,THERMOSTAT 1
14 1120981 S ENCLOSURE,ASSY,REAR,4 HOSE,C9 1
15 1059005 S THERMOSTAT,ASSY,C.O.R,500 F,21.00LG 1
16 308954 S THERMOSTAT,200400F,BULB & CPL 1
17 109904 S GASKET,TANK,3500 1
18 983035 S WASHER,FLT,M,REG,M5,STL,ZN 2
19 1120980 S DIN RAIL,35MMX7.5MMX74MM 1
21 1089184 S COVER,TANK,MESA 9 1
22 109906 S GASKET,TANK COVER,3500 1
23 900298 S COMPOUND,HEAT SINK,5 OZ TUBE,11281 1
24 1120201 S LUBRICANT,ORING,NSFH1,10 ML TUBE 1
25 1090328 S STANDOFF,SHORT,MESA,TANK/MANIFOLD 2
26 1090329 S STANDOFF,LONG,MESA,TANK/MANIFOLD 1
29 983436 S WASHER,LK,M,EXT,8,STL,ZN 3
30 983414 S WASHER,FLT,M,NARROW,M8,STL,ZN 3
31 982780 S SCR,SKT,M5X10,ZN 6
32 982050 S SCR,HEX,CAP,M8X35,BL 3
33 1084434 S PUMP ASSY,S.A.10:1,MESA 14 1
34 1082088 S SOLENOID,SATURN,MESA 14,10:1PUMP 1
35 1108371 S LUBRICANT,NEVERSEEZ,NSFH1,FOOD 1 NS
GRADE
36 288170 S PAN,PISTON PUMP,3000 1
37 1079376 S TANK/MANIFOLD ASSY, MESA 9 1
38 1079588 S INSULATION,FRAME,MESA 1
39 1021743 S MACHSCRM,PAN,REC,M3X12,SEMS 2
40 1017010 S SCR,BTN,SKT,M5X10,BL 13
42 1089028 S PLATE,SEALING,TANK OPENING,MESA 9 1
Continued...

7-6 Parts
C9 Melter Chassis Assembly (contd)

45 1103837 S BUTTON PLUG,1.375 IN,NYLON,GRAY 1
48 1023299 S LUG,45,SINGLE,M5 X .032 1
49 1121183 S THERMOSTAT ASSY, C.O.R., 200F, 27&31 IN 1
50 937085 S THERMOSTAT,HOSE,ADJ,300-400F 4 NS
NS: Not Shown
38
11
51 50
10
48
2
2X 31 11
10
12
12
2X 1
3
31
2X 31
4 5 2X
46
45 40 2X
2X 40 18 2X
19
40 2X
7 4X
47 12
Figure 7‐2 Melter chassis assembly

Parts 7-7
34
32 35 3X
28 3X
30 3X
33
36
42
5X 35
40 24
21 22 14
17
37
23 16
23 15
2X 7
13
8
9 39
2X
2X 7
23 49
26
40 2X
25 2X
29 3X
27
3X

7-8 Parts
C15 Melter Chassis Assembly

See Figures 7‐2, 7‐3, and 7‐4.

— 1120970 CHASSIS ASSY, C15
1 1120975 S BASE, C15 1
2 1120971 S FRAME ASSY.,C9/C15 1
3 — S Reserved
4 1121516 S BRACKET,C9/C15,TB1 1
5 1059740 S TBACCY,DIN,ENDBRACKET,35MM,GRAY 2
12 240674 S TAG,GROUND 3
13 1121013 S CLAMP,BULB,THERMOSTAT, C15 1
14 1120982 S ENCLOSURE,ASSY,REAR, 6 HOSE,C15 1
15 1059005 S THERMOSTAT,ASSY,C.O.R,500 F,21.00LG 1
16 308954 S THERMOSTAT,200400F,BULB & CPL 1
17 100452 S GASKET,TANK,3700 1
18 983035 S WASHER,FLT,M,REG,M5,STL,ZN 2
19 1120980 S DIN RAIL,35MMX7.5MMX74MM 1
21 1089185 S COVER,TANK,MESA 14 1
22 100454 S GASKET,TANK COVER,3700 1
23 900298 S COMPOUND,HEAT SINK,5 OZ TUBE,11281 1
24 1120201 S LUBRICANT,ORING,NSFH1,10 ML TUBE 1
25 1090328 S STANDOFF,SHORT,MESA,TANK/MANIFOLD 2
26 1090329 S STANDOFF,LONG,MESA,TANK/MANIFOLD 1
29 983436 S WASHER,LK,M,EXT,8,STL,ZN 3
30 983414 S WASHER,FLT,M,NARROW,M8,STL,ZN 3
31 982780 S SCR,SKT,M5X10,ZN 6
32 982050 S SCR,HEX,CAP,M8X35,BL 3
33 1084434 S PUMP ASSY,S.A.10:1,MESA 14 1
34 1082088 S SOLENOID,SATURN,MESA 14,10:1PUMP 1
35 1108371 S LUBRICANT,NEVERSEEZ,NSFH1,FOOD 1
GRADE
36 288170 S PAN,PISTON PUMP,3000 1
37 1081373 S TANK/MANIFOLD ASSY, MESA 14 1
38 1079588 S INSULATION,FRAME,MESA 1
39 1021743 S MACHSCRM,PAN,REC,M3X12,SEMS 2
40 1017010 S SCR,BTN,SKT,M5X10,BL 14
Continued...

Parts 7-9

42 1089029 S PLATE,SEALING,TANK OPENING,MESA 9 1
48 1023299 S LUG,45,SINGLE,M5 X .032 1
49 1121183 S THERMOSTAT ASSY, C.O.R., 200F, 27&31 IN 1
50 1120919 S THERMOSTAT, HOSE, ADJ, 300-400F, 34" 5 NS
NS: Not Shown

7-10 Parts
C9 and C15 Melter Bulkhead Assembly

— 1120972 BULKHEAD ASSY, C9/C15
1 1120973 S PANEL, ELEC. BULKHEAD, C9/C15 1
2 1080142 S BLOCK, TERMINAL, ASSY, 4 STA., MESA 1
3 982664 S SCR, SKT, LOW, M3X5, BL 2
4 983411 S WASHER, FLT, M, NARROW, M3, STL, ZN 2
Figure 7‐5 Melter's bulkhead assembly

Parts 7-11
C9 and C15 Melter Rear Assembly Enclosure, 4 and 6 Hose

— 1120981 ENCLOSURE, ASSY, REAR, 4 HOSE, C9
1120982 ENCLOSURE,ASSY,REAR,6 HOSE,C15
1 1103948 S FRAME, REAR, MESA, 1
MACH/POWDER-COATED
2 1120920 S HARNESS, WIRE, C9, 400Y 1
1120921 HARNESS, WIRE, C15, 400Y 2
3 1017010 S SCR, BTN, SKT, M5X10, BL 4
Figure 7‐6 Melter's rear assembly enclosure

7-12 Parts
C9 and C15 Melter Frame Assembly

— 1120971 FRAME ASSY, C9/C15
1 1120972 S BULKHEAD ASSY,C9/C15 1
2 1120976 S PANEL,TANK BULKHEAD, C9/C15 1
3 1120977 S FRAME,RIGHT,C9/C15,MACH/POWDER-COATED 1
4 1120978 S FRAME,LEFT,C9/C15,MACH/POWDER-COATED 1
5 982201 S SCR,SKT,M5X8,B 4
6 288221 S GASKET,.354X.216,MPL,3000V 3 (FT)
7 182268 S WIREMOUNT,CABLTIE,NYL,#6SCREW 1 NS
9 1120979 S BRACKET,THERMOSTAT,C9/C15 1
NS: Not Shown
5
1
5
6
2
9
6
Figure 7‐7 Melter's frame assembly

Parts 7-13
C9 and C15 Melter Pump Assembly Cover

— 1120983 COVER, PUMP, C9, SIDE MOUNT
1120985 COVER, PUMP, C15, SIDE MOUNT
1 1120984 S COVER, PUMP, C9, SIDE MOUNT 1
1120986 COVER, PUMP, C15, SIDE MOUNT
2 1103928 S NAMEPLATE, CAST, 2 X 4, WHITE, CHROME 2
LOGO
3 940073 S O RING, -007, VITON,.145IDX .070W.BR, 6
10407
4 986316 S RETAINING RING, EXT, 12, PSHN, CS 6
5 178475 S TAG, HOT SURFACE 1
5 1
2 2X
6X 3
6X 4
Figure 7‐8 Melter's pump assembly cover

7-14 Parts
C9 and C15 Melter Top Assembly Cover

— 1120998 COVER, ASSY, TOP, C9
1121052 COVER, ASSY, TOP, C15
1 1120999 S PANEL,ASSY,HINGED,C9/C15 1
2 208498 S LATCH, SPRING, MED, 4MM HEX HD 2
3 249675 S NUT, HEX, M3, W/EXT TOOTH, WSHR 4
4 940133 S O RING, VITON,.426ID X .070W, BR, 10413 2
5 1025795 S TAG,WARNING, HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE, 1
DURABLUE
6 1120303 S TAG, INPUT POWER, 400Y, 1/3 PH, 1
CLASSIC IX
1120304 TAG, INPUT POWER, 400Y, 1/3 PH,
CLASSIC XV
Figure 7‐9 Melter's top assembly cover

Parts 7-15
C9 and C15 Thermostat Assembly

— 1121183 THERMOSTAT ASSY, C.O.R, 200 F, 27&31 IN.
1 1030405 S TSTAT, 200F, N.O 1
2 273730 S INSULATOR, THERMOSTAT, ELEC 1
3 933222 S TERMINAL, FEMALE, INS, 22-18 2
4 — S Reserved
5 931192 S WIRE, 250C, 20AWG, BLACK, 16002-20-0 4.833 (FT)
6 939009 S MARKERS, WIRE, 1-99,A-Z 1
7 933573 S SLEEVING, IDENT., .187 1
8 939586 S CONNECTOR,PLASTIC,2 STA. 1
9 939934 S FERRULE,WIRE,NON-INSUL,20AWG 2
10 1035626 S EYELET,22 GAGE,.160 FLANGE,.2LG,PLT 2
NS: Not Shown
Figure 7-10 Thermostat assembly

7-16 Parts
C9 and C15 Melter Control Panel

See Figure 7‐11.

— 1120987 PANEL, ASSEMBLY, CONTROL, C9
1120988 PANEL, ASSEMBLY, CONTROL, C15
1 1120989 S PANEL, CONTROLS, C9/C15 1
2 274585 S CIRCUIT BREAKER,3 POLE,30 AMP 1
3 136930 S FUSE HOLDER, PANEL,5X20,.187QC 2
4 1120990 S PANEL, CONTROL, TOP, C9 1
5 1121069 S SCREW,FLT,BLACK,M3X6 8
6 240674 S TAG, GROUND 1
7 983401 S WASHER, LK, M, SPT, M5, STL,ZN 1
8 984706 S NUT, HEX, M5,STL, ZN 1
9 1023299 S LUG,45, SINGLE, M5 X .032 1
10 1120922 S BOOT, CIRCUIT BREAKER, IP67 1
11 1120993 S LAMP, INDICATOR, RND, WHITE, 250VAC, 2
CYLINDER, WHITE, 3R
12 1120995 S PANEL CONTROL, BOTTOM, C9 1
1120997 PANEL CONTROL, BOTTOM, C15
2 (C9)
13 1120994 S O-RING, 345 SERIES, FUSEHOLDER
4 (C15)
2 (C9)
14 1027144 S FUSE,5.00,VERY-FAST-ACTING,250V,5X20
4 (C15)

Parts 7-17
Figure 7‐11 Melter's control panel assembly
C9 and C15 Melter Ship with Kit

Item Part Description Quantity
— 1121074 KIT, SHIP WITH, C9
1121009 KIT, SHIP WITH, C15
1 972630 S ELBOW, 45, 37 HYD, 9/16-18 STRTHD, W/VITON 4 (C9)
5 (C15)
4 1097155 S BOX, SMALL GUN 1
5 1080915 S TAGS,SHEET OF,MESA,CE LANG 1
6 1086618 S REGULATOR ASSY, 90 PSI, MESA, 2H, 4H 1
7 1121518 S CONN,7-POS,MALE,PLUG,1000V,41A,18-6AWG 1

7-18 Parts
Manifold Assembly
See Figure 7‐12.

— 105413 MANIFOLD A, 4‐PORT, NONCIRCULATING, 1 A
STANDARD FILTER, CLASSIC IX
— 304487 MANIFOLD, 6‐PORT, NONCIRCULATING, STANDARD 1 A
FILTER, CLASSIC XV
1 120324 VALVE, PRESSURE RELIEF, 1600 PSI, 3.5 IN. 1
2 983414 WASHER, FLAT, NARROW, M8 5
3 288023 SCREW, HEX‐HEAD, SPECIAL, M8‐1.25 5 B
4 973574 PLUG, O‐RING, STRAIGHT THREAD, 9/ 18 11 B
16‐
5 940101 O‐RING, VITON, 0.239 ID X 0.070 IN. 1
6 954036 BACKUP RING, SINGLE, 1/4 X 3/8 IN. 1
7 276024 DRAIN VALVE ASSEMBLY 1 B
8 982096 SCREW, PAN‐HEAD, SLOTTED, M4 X 8 MM 1 B
9 983403 WASHER, LOCK, SPLIT, M4 1
10 ‐‐‐‐‐‐ MANIFOLD FILTER ASSEMBLY 1 B, C
11 274569 ADAPTER, FILTER BUNG 1 B, D
12 941220 O‐RING, VITON, 1.125 X 1.313 X 0.094 IN. 1 E
13 940281 O‐RING, VITON, 1.375 X 1.500 X 0.063 IN. 2 E
NOTE A: This part is a complete manifold assembly and includes items 1, 2, 3, and 13.
B: Apply anti‐seize lubricant, part 900341.
C: Refer to Manifold Filter Parts List.
D: Apply retaining cylindrical adhesive, part 900419.
E: Apply O‐ring lubricant, part 900223.
13
12
11
10
9 2
8
3
7
4
6 5
Figure 7‐12 Manifold assembly

Parts 7-19
Manifold Filter
See Figure 7‐13.

— 105432 MANIFOLD FILTER ASSEMBLY 1
1 274578 S SCREEN, 0.006 MESH, 5.38 IN. LONG 1
2 981747 S SCREW, ROUND‐HEAD, 10‐32 X 6.250 IN. 1 A
3 274513 S BUNG 1
4 941172 S O‐RING, VITON, 0.813 X 1.000 X 0.094 IN. 1
5 274579 S CORE, 5.718 IN. LONG 1
NOTE A: Apply anti‐seize lubricant, part 900341.
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ
1
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ
5
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ
4
2
3
Figure 7‐13 Manifold filter assembly

7-20 Parts
10:1 Piston Pump

See Figure 7‐14.

— 1078310 PUMP ASSEMBLY, CLASSIC XV, 10:1 — A
— 1108387 PUMP ASSEMBLY, CLASSIC IX, 10:1 — A
1 982147 S SCREW, HEX‐HEAD, CAP M6 X 120 MM 4 B
2 983409 S WASHER, LOCK, M, SPLIT, M6 5
3 101358 S CAP, AIR CYLINDER, SINGLE‐ACTING 1 G
4 102317 S BUMPER, PISTON STOP 1
5 940440 S O‐RING, VITON, 3.750 X 3.875 X 0.063 IN. 1 C
6 288118 S CYLINDER, AIR, HIGH‐VOLUME 1
7 984092 S NUT, HEX, M6, LOCK 1 B
8 102318 S STOP, PUMP, PISTON 1
9 288115 S WASHER, PISTON, CUP, HIGH‐VOLUME 1
10 288116 S CUP, PISTON, HIGH‐VOLUME 1
11 288117 S WASHER, PISTON, SEAL, HIGH‐VOLUME 1
12 973121 S ELBOW, MALE, PIPE, HYD, 1/8, BRASS 1
13 973130 S ELBOW, PIPE, HYD, 90,1/8, STL, ZN 1
14 973004 S NIPPLE, STEEL, SCHED 40,1/8, 3.00, ZINC PLTD 1
15 331881 S SOLENOID ASSY, 10:1 PUMP 1
16 986200 S RETAINING RING, EXTERNAL, 112, BASIC 1
17 983533 S WASHER, FLAT, E, SPRING‐GUIDE 1
18 102321 S SUPPORT, SPRING GUIDE 1
19 102319 S SPRING, COMPRESSION, 11.33 X 1.50 X 0.162 IN. 1
20 288119 S ADAPTER, AIR CYLINDER, HIGH VOLUME 1 D
21 102323 S RETAINER, SPRING 1
22 984545 S NUT, LOCK, BEARING, PN-08 1
23 983184 S WASHER, LOCK, E, BEARING, PN-08 1
24 102324 S SEAT, BALL CHECK, VALVE 1 G
25 900000 S BALL, 440 STAINLESS STEEL, 0.375 IN. 1
26 102325 S MOUNT, PUMP, MACHINED, 10:1 1
27 986603 S RETAINING RING, INTERNAL, 81, BASIC 1
28 273138 S WASHER, 0.799 OD X 0.543 ID X 0.340 IN. THICK 1
29 273139 S SEAL, PUMP 1
Continued on next page

Parts 7-21
16
17
12
18
13
19
14
15
35
20
36
26 37
1
38
39
2 21
22
40
46
23
3 41
27
42
28
4
29
43
5
30
6 24
2 31
7 25 34
8
32
9 33
10 45
11
44
See Note H
Figure 7‐14 10:1 piston pump assembly

7-22 Parts
10:1 Piston Pump (contd)

See Figure 7‐14.

30 344028 BODY, PUMP, SINGLE‐ACTING 1
31 1076997 CROSSOVER EXT, CLASSIC XV 1 B, H
32 954013 BACK‐UP RING, SINGLE, 7/16 X 9/16 IN. 1 H
33 940133 O‐RING, VITON, 0.426 ID X 0.700 IN. WIDTH 1 C, H
34 985309 PIN, GROOVE, TYPE‐A, 0.125 ID X 1.0 IN. 1
35 102322 ROD, PUMP, SINGLE‐ACTING 1
36 940121 O‐RING, VITON, 0.364 ID X 0.700 IN. 1 C
37 134166 PLUG, PISTON, SINGLE‐ACTING 1
38 940157 O‐RING, VITON, 0.562 ID X 0.688 IN. 1 C
39 102327 PISTON, PUMP, SINGLE‐ACTING, HYDRAULIC 1
40 102329 SCREW, SHOULDER, 1/4-20 X 0.312 IN. OD 1
41 240533 CAGE, BALL, SIPHON 1
42 900023 BALL, 440, STAINLESS STEEL, 0.750 IN. 1
43 240534 SEAT, SIPHON BALL 1
44 1076999 EXTENSION, PICK UP 1 H
45 1078313 O‐RING, HOTPNT, 0.875 X 1.125 X 0.125 1 C, H
46 333616 BRACKET, COVER, PUMP, 10:1 1
NOTE A: For a complete pump, order this part number.
B: Apply anti‐seize compound, part 900344.
C: Apply high‐temperature lubricant, part 900223.
D: Part of item 26 on pump assemblies 1002706 and 342804.
E: Assembly 102315 only.
F: Assemblies 1002706 and 342804 only.
G: Apply retaining cylindrical adhesive, part 900419.
H: The parts shown in the insert in Figure 7‐14 are specific to CM15 melters with 10:1 piston pump.

Parts 7-23
Air Pressure Regulator

See Figure 7‐15.

— 165871 REGULATOR/FILTER ASSEMBLY, 90 PSI (4 HOSE —
APPLICATORS)
— 165872 REGULATOR/FILTER ASSEMBLY, 90 PSI (6 HOSE —
APPLICATORS)
1 165735 S REGULATOR, FILTER, AIR, 1/4 NPT 1
2 973490 S NIPPLE, BRASS, 40, 1/
4 IN., 2.50 IN. (4 HOSE 1
APPLICATORS)
2 973491 S NIPPLE, BRASS, 40, 1/4 IN., 5.00 IN. (6 HOSE 1
APPLICATORS)
3 901258 S GAUGE, AIR, 1/8 NPT, 90 PSI 1
4 165870 SERVICE KIT, FILTER ELEMENT 1
5 165878 SERVICE KIT, FILTER BOWL 1
3
2
Figure 7‐15 Air pressure regulator assembly

7-24 Parts

Technical Data 8-1
Section 8
Technical Data
Specifications
C9 Melter
Item Specification Notes
General
Weight of Empty Unit 45.4 kg (100.0 lb)
Weight of Full Unit 54.5 kg (120.0 lb)
Hose Ports 4
Melt Rate 9.5 kg/hr (21 lb/hr)
Work Place Temperature Range 0-40 C (32-104 F)
Noise Level 64 dB (A) at maximum pump speed A
Electrical/Controls
S 21 A @ 200*240 VAC 1 
Electrical Service S 20 A @ 400/230 VAC (with neutral), 1 or 3 
S 12 A @ 400/230 VAC (with neutral), 3 
Hose/Applicator Heating Capacity 4 hose/applicator pairs
Hose/Applicator Power Limits Hoses 1 4
Maximum 960 watts @ 240
and
VAC per group
Applicators 1 - 4
Control Temperature Range 38-232 C (100-450 F)
Control Temperature Accuracy +/- 0.5 C (+/- 1 F)
Continued…

8-2 Technical Data
C9 Melter (contd)

Pump
Type 10:1 single‐acting piston pump
Air Pressure while Running 0.7*4.8 bar (70*620 kPa, 10*90 psi)
Viscosity 800-30,000 mPas (up to 30,000 cps)
Hydraulic Pressure (maximum while
10:1 pump: 6,200 kPa (900 psi)
running)
Air Consumption at
415 kPa (60psi) and Maximum Pump 10:1 pump: 41 l/min (1.5 standard ft3/min)
Speed
Displacement 10:1 pump: 35 ml/stroke (2.14 in.3/stroke)
Output Rate (maximum) 10:1 pump: 0.67 kg/min (1.50 lb/min) B
Speed (maximum) 10:1 pump: 13 strokes/min
Tank
Capacity 8.6 kg (19 lb)
Volume 8.9 liters (540 in.3)
NOTE A: The noise level is measured at a distance of 1 m from the surface of the unit and at a height of 1.6 m from
the access platform.
B: The output rate is based on a material density of 0.84 g/ml (0.03 lb/in.3) and a specific gravity of 0.84.
C15 Melter
General
Weight of Empty Unit 60 kg (132 lb)
Weight of Full Unit 73.6 kg (162 lb)
Hose Ports 6
Melt Rate 13.6 kg/hr (30 lb/hr)
Work Place Temperature Range 0-40 C (32-104 F)
Noise Level 64 dB (A) at maximum pump speed A
Electrical/Controls
S 27 A @ 200*240 VAC 1 
Electrical Service S 26 A @ 400/230 VAC (with neutral), 1 or 3 
S 17 A @ 400/230 VAC (with neutral), 3 
Hose/Applicator Heating Capacity 6 hose/applicator pairs B
Hose/Applicator Power Limits
Hoses 1-3 Maximum 960 watts @ 240
Hoses 4-6 VAC total, 1 or 3 
Applicators 1 - 3 Maximum 2400 watts @ 240
Applicators 4-6 VAC total, 1 
Control Temperature Range 38-232 C (100-450 F)

Control Temperature Accuracy +/- 0.5 C (+/- 1 F)
Continued…

Technical Data 8-3

Pump
Air Pressure while Running 10:1 pump: 0.7-4.8 bar (70-620 kPa, 10-90 psi)
Viscosity 800‐30,000 mPas (up to 30,000 cps)
Hydraulic Pressure (maximum while 10:1 pump: 6,200 kPa (900 psi)
running)
Air Consumption at 10:1 pump: 41 l/min (1.5 standard ft3/min)
415 kPa (60 psi) and Maximum Pump
Speed
Displacement 10:1 pump: 35 ml/stroke (2.14 in.3/stroke)
Output Rate (maximum) 10:1 pump: 0.67 kg/min (1.50 lb/min) C
Speed (maximum) 10:1 pump: 13 strokes/min
Tank
Capacity 13.6 kg (30 lb)
Volume 13.7 liters (836 in.3)
NOTE A: The noise level is measured at a distance of 1 m from the surface of the unit and at a height of 1.6 m from
the access platform.
B: To determine the number of hose and applicator pairs that your unit can heat, refer to Melter Assembly Part
Numbers in Section 8, Parts.
C: The output rate is based on a material density of 0.84 g/ml (0.03 lb/in.3) and a specific gravity of 0.84.
Electrical Specifications
Item Specification
2 (C9) hose/applicator pair or 4 (C15) hose/applicator
Hose/applicator heating capacity
pair
Control temperature range (240 and 120 VAC) 93 to 204 C (200 to 400 F)
Control temperature accuracy 0.5 C ( 1 F)
IP rating IP 32 - court
Heater Specifications
NOTE: Refer to the hose and applicator manuals for hose/applicator heater
specifications.
Wattage Cold Resistance

Location Voltage
(see Note A) (see Note B)
Tank, C9 230 V 2800 17-20 ohms
Tank, C15 230 V 3800 12-15 ohms
NOTE A: Nominal wattage at 177-204 _C (350-400 _F).
B: Measured at room temperature for a previously heated element.

8-4 Technical Data
Wiring Diagrams ‐ C9 Melter, 400Y
Figure 8‐1 C9 melter wiring diagram, 1

Technical Data 8-5

8-6 Technical Data
Wiring Diagrams ‐ C15 Melter, 400Y

Technical Data 8-7

8-8 Technical Data
C9 Melter Schematics, 400Y
Figure 8‐5 C9 melter schematics

Technical Data 8-9
C15 Melter Schematics, 400Y
Figure 8‐6 C15 melter schematics

8-10 Technical Data

EC Declaration of Conformity
for Adhesive and Sealant Application Equipment
conforming to European Council Directives
PRODUCTS:
C9 Melters
C15 Melters
Model Number_________________________
Serial Number______________________________________
APPLICABLE DIRECTIVES: STANDARDS USED TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE:

Machinery Directive: 2006/42/EC EN ISO 12100 EN 60204-1
EN ISO 13732-1
PRINCIPLES:
This product has been manufactured according to good engineering practice.
The product specified conforms to the directives and standards described above.
Technical File Contact:

Dieter Ziesmer
Nordson Engineering GmbH
Peter Lambert, Senior Vice President Lilienthalstrasse 6
Adhesives Dispensing Systems 21337 Lueneburg
GERMANY
Date: 2/January/2013
Nordson Corporation S 28601 Clemens Road S Westlake, Ohio 1121566_01

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Safety Alert Symbols

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CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

CAUTION! (Used without the safety alert symbol) Indicates a potentially

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Instructions, Requirements, and Standards

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S possess industry‐ and trade‐specific skills and a level of experience

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Maintenance and Repair Practices

Equipment Safety Information

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Relieving System Hydraulic Pressure

De‐energizing the System

Disabling the Applicators

All electrical or mechanical devices that provide an activation signal to the

1. Turn off or disconnect the applicator triggering device (pattern controller,

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Equipment types are designated in Table 1-1 as follows:

HM = Hot melt (melters, hoses, applicators, etc.)

Table 1-1General Safety Warnings and Cautions

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WARNING! Reactive material! Never clean any aluminum component

WARNING! System pressurized! Relieve system hydraulic pressure

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Table 1‐1General Safety Warnings and Cautions (contd)

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WARNING! Risk of electrocution! Even when switched off and

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Other Safety Precautions

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Safety Labels and Tags

Table 1-2 Safety Labels and Tags

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