Apollo Sprayers ECO TrueHVLP series, Instruction Manual

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TURBINE MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
The Apollo ECO Series Turbine unit needs virtually no maintenance. The motor has sealed bearings that are pre-
lubricated. No service is necessary. Periodically, the Apollo ECO Series turbine’s air filters should be examined. Clean
filters are critical to good performance and equipment longevity. Your Apollo ECO Series Turbine has 2 replaceable
filters. Remove the two hex-head securing nuts in order to remove the filters for cleaning or replacement. Periodically
wash and blow excess dust and dirt with water and an air compressor. Dirty filters will reduce the air being drawn through
the motor, causing the unit to run abnormally hot, diminish spray performance and reduce the life of the motor. Clean
and/or replace. Use the maintenance record sheet to keep track of your equipment use.
Turbine Recommended Maintenance: Clean and/or change pre-filters and/or cartridge filters every 50 hours or when
necessary.
SPRAY GUN MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
You do not need to clean your spray gun every time you stop spraying. Either set the spray gun down carefully so as
not to tip it over, or hang it by the hook provided on the spray gun. You should, however, clean your spray gun at the
end of a work session or at the end of the day. It is not a good idea to leave material in the spray gun over night.
Also, pay careful attention in keeping the threads on the main gun body clean. Dried material on the threads can
cause the parts to bind.
1. When you have finished spraying, pour the remainder of your material out of the spray gun cup. Pour in a small
amount cleaning fluid. Use a cleaner that is compatible with the coating you just sprayed. (Water if product is
water-soluble). Shake the spray gun gently. Wait about 30 seconds and spray out the cleaner in the cup. To
protect the environment, you can spray the cleaner into a container or into a large rag that you have wadded into
a large ball.
2. If necessary, remove the fluid nozzle (#7, E5011 or #2, E7000) and nozzle washer (#17, E5011 only). A standard
wrench will fit the flanges on the fluid tip. Be careful not to loose or misplace the nozzle washer. Rinse with
appropriate cleaner.
3. To remove the fluid needle assembly, turn the fluid adjusting screw (#16, E5011 or #22, E7000) all the way
counter (anti) clockwise until it comes out of the spray gun. Carefully remove the spring (#14, E5011 or #21,
E7000). Pull the needle assembly back towards you and out of the spray gun. Wipe or rinse clean.
4. Wipe all exposed areas clean.
5. Although they might not need attention every time you spray, you should be aware of two additional important
parts on your spray gun. One is the cup gasket (#11) and the fluid needle packing (#20, E5011 or #27, E7000).
The cup gasket insures that the cup is properly sealed to the spray gun body, the cup is properly pressurized and
no fluid leaks from the spray gun cup. Replace if necessary. The fluid needle packing compresses around the
fluid needle assembly to prevent fluid from leaking around the needle. This is adjusted by tightening (or
loosening) the needle packing screw (#21, E5011 or #28, E7000). Be sure that this nut is not too tight so that it
does not allow free movement of the needle assembly. Be sure that this nut is not too loose as to permit fluid to
leak around the needle. Normally, this is preset at the factory and should need no adjustment. Replace fluid
needle packing when it becomes impossible to prevent leaking.
6. Store your spray gun for the next use.
Spray Gun Recommended Maintenance: Check: Cup gasket, nozzle gasket, gland seal, air cap holes, nozzle/needle
assembly every 50 hours or when necessary. Clean or replace parts as needed.