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Hand‐held Applicator-to-Hose Connection

1. See Figure 3. Loosen the two screws on the nozzle cover until the cover
comes away from the nozzle section.

Figure 3: Removing the Nozzle Cover

2. Remove the screws holding the pivot sleeve shells together.

NOTE: Figure 3 shows a typical Series AD-31 hand‐held applicator.
Details may vary depending upon the applicator model.

3. Remove the plastic cap plug on the swivel connector.

4. See Figure 4. Rotate the wire retaining clip (1) around the pivot sleeve
(2) so that the clip's opening aligns with one of the grooves on the pivot
sleeve.

Figure 4: Removing the Pivot Sleeve Shells

(typical hand‐held applicator shown)

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Hand‐held Applicator-to-Hose Connection (contd)

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Figure 5: Proper Wire Alignment
1. Retaining Ring 3. Hose
2. Pivot Sleeve

CAUTION! Ensure that each set of electrical wires exiting the hose
aligns with a groove on the pivot sleeve so that the wires do not twist
around the base of the pivot sleeve. Improper alignment can
damage the wires, resulting in a possible electrical short.

5. Align the pivot sleeve and the hose (3) so the grooves along the sides of
the pivot sleeve line up with each set of wires exiting the hose. Make
sure to route the set of wires containing the ground wire up the groove on
the heater side of the pivot sleeve.
NOTE: Hand‐held applicators with a thermostat use only one set of
electrical wires.

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6. See Figure 6. Attach the hose fitting to the swivel connector, and tighten
using two wrenches. Place one wrench on the wing of the swivel
connector, and tighten the hose fitting using the other wrench.

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ÌÌ
Figure 6: Attaching the Hose to the Hand‐held Applicator
(electrical connections not shown for clarity
7. Place one set of wires into the groove in the pivot sleeve and rotate the
wire retaining clip so that it holds the wires securely in the groove. If your
hand‐held applicator uses an RTD sensor, repeat steps 5 and 6 to secure
the other set of wires. If you do not know your hand‐held applicator's
configuration, refer to Electrical Connections.
8. Continue installing the hand‐held applicator by completing the procedure
Electrical Connections.

Electrical Connections
Before connecting the hose to the applicator, make electrical connections as
described in the following procedures. The procedure you follow depends
upon your hand‐held applicator's configuration.

S If you purchased a hand‐held applicator configured with an RTD sensor

for use with a Series 5000 applicator, follow the procedure Configuration
A (RTD‐Style, Series 5000).
S If your hand‐held applicator is configured with an RTD sensor for use with
any applicator, except a Series 5000 applicator, follow the procedure
Configuration B (RTD‐Style, Other Than Series 5000).
S If you purchased a hand‐held applicator configured with a thermostat,
follow the procedure Configuration C (Thermostat Style).

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Configuration A (RTD‐Style, Series 5000)

Figure 7 shows the wiring connections for the heater and RTD for an AD‐31
hand‐held applicator used with a Series 5000 applicator.

A E
G

H
B I
C J

D F

Figure 7: Wiring Diagram, Configuration A

A. Heater terminal block E. RTD terminal block H. RTD (wire I)
B. L1, heater (wire J) F. RTD I. RTD (wire B)
C. L2, heater (wire L) G. Ground J. RTD (wire H)
D. Heater

Connecting the RTD Sensor

7 1 1. To make electrical connections, first connect the hand‐held applicator to
the hose. If you have not yet done this, refer to Hand‐held
2
Applicator‐to‐Hose Connection.
3 2. See Figure 8. Loosen the three screws (2) from the RTD terminal
block (6). Insert wires I, B, and H (3, 4, 5), extending from the hose, into
4
the RTD terminal block.
6 5 3. Tighten the terminal‐block screws to 0.45 Nm (4 in.‐lb), taking care not
to overtighten.
Figure 8 Connecting the RTD
Sensor

1. Ground screw
2. Terminal block screws
3. Wire I
4. Wire B
5. Wire H
6. Terminal block
7. Ground wire

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4. Remove the ground screw (1) from the pivot sleeve.

WARNING! Electrical shock hazard exists if hose ground wire is not

secured tightly to the applicator body.

5. Secure the ground wire (7) in Figure 8 to the RTD side of the pivot sleeve.
Do not overtighten.

Connecting the Heater

1. See Figure 9. On the heater side of the pivot sleeve, loosen the two
screws (1) on the heater terminal block (4). Insert wires J and L (2, 3)
extending from the hose into the terminal block.

1
4

Figure 9: Connecting the Heater

1. Terminal block screws 3. Wire L
2. Wire J 4. Terminal block

CAUTION! When replacing the pivot‐sleeve shells, do not pinch

wires between the shells and the pivot sleeve. An electrical short
can occur if wires are pinched.

2. Tighten the terminal‐block screws to 0.45 Nm (4 in.‐lb), taking care not
to overtighten.

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Connecting the Heater (contd)

3. Replace the pivot sleeve shells. Insert and tighten the screws holding the
shells together.
4. Replace the nozzle cover. Tighten the captive screws holding the cover
to the nozzle section.
5. Continue installing the hand‐held applicator by completing the procedure
Securing the Hand‐held Applicator‐to‐Hose Connection.

Configuration B (RTD‐Style, Other Than Series 5000)

Figure 10 shows the wiring connections for the heater and RTD for an AD‐31
hand‐held applicator used with any RTD‐style applicator, except a
Series5000.

A E

B H
C I

D F

Figure 10: Wiring Diagram, Configuration B

A Heater terminal block F RTD
B L1, heater (wire 1) G Ground
C L2, heater (wire 2) H RTD (wire 5)
D Heater I RTD (wire 3)
E RTD terminal block

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Connecting the RTD Sensor

1. To make electrical connections, first connect the hand-held applicator to
the hose. If you have not yet done this, refer to Hand‐held
Applicator-to‐Hose Connection.
2. See Figure 11. Loosen the two screws (2) from the RTD terminal block
(4). Insert wires 3 and 5 (3, 5) extending from the hose into the terminal
block.
3. Tighten the terminal‐block screws to 0.45 Nm (4 in.‐lb), taking care not
to overtighten.

1
3

5
6 2

Figure 11: Connecting the RTD Sensor

1. Ground screw 4. Terminal block
2. Terminal block screws 5. Wire 5
3. Wire 3 6. Ground wire

4. Remove the ground screw (1) from the pivot sleeve.

WARNING! Electrical shock hazard exists if hose ground wire is not

secured tightly to the applicator body.

5. Secure the ground wire (6) to the RTD side of the pivot sleeve. Do not
overtighten.

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Connecting the Heater

1. See Figure 12. On the heater side of the pivot sleeve, loosen the two
screws (3 and 4) on the heater terminal block (5). Insert wires 1 and 2
(1, 2) extending from the hose, into the terminal block.
2. Tighten the terminal‐block screws to 0.45 Nm (4 in.‐lb), taking care not
to overtighten.

5
2

4 3

Figure 12: Connecting the RTD Sensor

1. Wire 1 4. Terminal block screw
2. Wire 2 5. Terminal block
3. Terminal block screw

CAUTION! When replacing the pivot‐sleeve shells, do not pinch

wires between the shells and the pivot sleeve. An electrical short
can occur if wires are pinched.

3. Replace the pivot sleeve shells. Insert and tighten the screws holding the
shells together.
4. Replace the nozzle cover. Tighten the captive screws holding the cover
to the nozzle section.
5. Continue installing the hand‐held applicator by completing the procedure
Securing the Hand‐held Applicator‐to‐Hose Connection.

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Configuration C (Thermostat Style)

Figure 13 shows the wiring connections on AD‐31 hand‐held applicators
using a thermostat.

C
A

B E
F

Figure 13: Wiring Diagram, Configuration C

A Ground D Heater
B Thermostat E L1, (wire 1)
C Terminal block F L2, (wire 2)
Note: The thermostat is factory pre‐wired.

Connecting the Heater

4 2 1. To make electrical connections, first connect the hand‐held applicator to
3 the hose. If you have not yet done this, refer to Hand‐held
Applicator‐to‐Hose Connection.
1 2. See Figure 14. Loosen the two screws (2) from the terminal block(4).
Insert wires 1 and 3 (1, 3) extending from the hose, into the terminal
block.
3. Tighten the terminal‐block screws to 0.45 Nm (4 in.‐lb), taking care not
to overtighten.
Figure 14 Connecting the
Heater
1. Wire 1
2. Terminal block screws
3. Wire 3
4. Terminal block

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Connecting the Heater (contd)

4. See Figure 15. On the thermostat side of the pivot sleeve, remove the
ground screw (2) from the pivot sleeve.

1 2

Figure 15: Connecting the Ground Wire

1. Ground wire 2. Ground screw

WARNING! Electrical shock hazard exists if hose ground wire is not

secured tightly to the applicator body.

5. Insert the ground wire (1), extending from the hose, into the screw hole
on the RTD side of the pivot sleeve. Secure the wire by replacing and
tightening the screw. Do not overtighten.

CAUTION! When replacing the pivot‐sleeve shells, do not pinch

wires between the shells and the pivot sleeve. An electrical short
can occur if wires are pinched.

6. Replace the pivot sleeve shells. Insert and tighten the screws holding the
shells together.
7. Replace the nozzle cover. Tighten the captive screws holding the cover
to the nozzle section.
8. Continue installing the hand‐held applicator by completing the procedure
Securing the Hand‐held Applicator‐to‐Hose Connection.

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