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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Airless Paint Systems
General Safety
Information
(Cont.)
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Do not use pliers to tighten or
loosen high pressure connections.
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Motor is equipped with an automatic
thermal overload. Motor will restart
without warning, after cooling.
Never aim or
!
WARNING
spray at yourself
or anyone else or
serious injury could occur.
!
WARNING
FIrE Or EXPLOSION HAzArD:
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Do not use solvents with flash
points less than 70°F (21°C) to clean
this equipment (examples of
acceptable cleaning solvents are
water, mineral spirits, lacquer
thinner, Xylene and high flash
napha. A partial example list of
unacceptable cleaning solvents are
low flash napha, mek, acetone,
alcohol and toluene).
!
WARNING
Do not
spray flammable materials
in vicinity of open flame or
near ignition sources.
Motors, electrical equipment and
controls can cause electrical arcs that
will ignite a flammable gas or vapor.
Never store flammable liquids or gases
in the vicinity of the unit.
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Do not spray acids,
!
WARNING
corrosive materials,
toxic chemicals,
fertilizers or pesticides. using these
materials could result in death or
serious injury.
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Paints and solvents containing
HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS can
react explosively with aluminum. Do
not use halogenated hydrocarbons
with this equipment. Consult the
paint or solvent product label or
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
to help determine if it contains
halogenated hydrocarbons.
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Do not use fuels to clean this
equipment.
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Keep spraying area well ventilated.
Keep doors and windows open.
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Remove all ignition sources (i.e.
Static electricity, pilot lights,
cigarettes and electrical arcing).
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Airless spraying can cause static
electricity. Always ground the
pump and spraying surface. Always
use a 3-wire grounded extension
cord and power receptacle.
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Do not use solvents containing
halogenated hydrocarbons.
Keep hose away
!
CAUTION
from sharp objects.
Bursting hoses may
cause injury. Examine hoses regularly
and replace if damaged.
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Check hoses for weak or worn
condition before each use, making
certain that all connections are
secure.
Pre-Operation
FLUSHING
1. NEW SPRAYER: Your sprayer was
factory tested in an oil solution which
was left in the pump. Before using oil-
based paint, flush with mineral spirits
only.Before using water-based paint
flush with mineral spirits, followed by
soapy water, then a clean water flush.
2. CHANGING COLORS: Flush with a
compatible solvent such as mineral
spirits or water.
3. CHANGING FROM WATER-BASED TO
OIL-BASED PAINT: Flush with soapy
water, then mineral spirits.
4. CHANGING FROM OIL-BASED TO
WATER-BASED PAINT: Flush with
mineral spirits, followed by soapy
water, then a clean water flush.
5. STORAGE: Always relieve pressure
(See pressure relief procedure on
page 3) prior to storage or when
machine is unattended. Follow the
storage procedure based on the kind
of paint you used:
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Oil-based paint: Flush with mineral
spirits. Make sure that there is no
pressure in the unit. Then close the
prime/pressure relief valve.
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Water-based paint: Flush with
water, then mineral spirits. For
longer term storage use a 50/50
Length of Cord (Ft.)
25
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
500
18
16
12
12
10
10
8
8
6
18
16
12
10
10
8
6
6
6
18
14
12
10
8
8
6
6
4
16
14
10
8
8
6
6
4
4
Extension Cord requirements
5 - 6
6 - 8
8 - 10
10 - 12
Amperage
Rating
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Table 1 - Extension Cord Gauges
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