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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

GC0813

SPRAY GUN

MODEL NO: AP8GF

PART NO: 3082130

Summary of Contents for AP14GFM

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0813 SPRAY GUN MODEL NO AP8GF PART NO 3082130 ...

Page 2: ...forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Please keep your receipt which will be required as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intend...

Page 3: ...ny doubt do not operate the tool COMPRESSED AIR EQUIPMENT 1 Compressed air can be dangerous Ensure that you are thoroughly familiar with all precautions relating to the use of compressors and a compressed air supply 2 Never direct a jet of compressed air at people or animals 3 Always ensure that the equipment being used has a safe working pressure exceeding the output pressure of the compressor th...

Page 4: ...ds and follow the manufacturer s instructions Take particular care if spraying isocyanate paints Products used in a spray gun may be covered by COSHH Regulations 6 Always disconnect the spray gun from the air supply when it is not in use and before any disassembly 7 Never spray paint towards people or animals 8 In the case of injury seek expert medical advice immediately Never smoke while spraying...

Page 5: ...onal com PRODUCT OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Locking Ring 7 Paint Container 2 Side Wings 8 Fluid Flow Control Knob 3 Air Cap Needle 9 Spray Patten Control Knob 4 Air Nozzle 10 Airline Connection 5 Trigger 11 Cleaning Brush 6 Air Regulator Knob 12 Spanner 1 3 6 5 4 7 11 8 10 9 2 12 ...

Page 6: ...orten the spray gun life due to faster wear and could become a safety hazard Water in the air line will also cause damage and may contaminate the paint being used Therefore ensure the air supply is properly filtered Line pressure or supply hose inside diameter should be increased to compensate for unusually long air hoses over 10 m Minimum hose diameter should be 6mm ID and fittings should have th...

Page 7: ... to clean the spray gun after use Do not fill the paint container more than 3 4 full Make sure that the threaded joint between the container and the gun are clean and before screwing the container on the gun Always clean around the container sealing lip and keep the container vent clear Remember that some modern paints require specialist respiratory protection always consult the paint manufacturer...

Page 8: ...it takes for the cup to empty 2 Thin as required until times are achieved 3 Alternatively if a viscosity cup is not available the following information can be used as a rough guide Water based paints emulsions 10 20 water Oil based paints gloss up to 10 thinners Cellulose paints up to 50 cellulose thinners If in any doubt contact the paint manufacturer 4 Having mixed the paint thoroughly in a sepa...

Page 9: ...ir pressure The air flow needed will vary according to the paint in use with thicker paints needing more air SPRAYING TECHNIQUES Practice spraying on a piece of material with the same type of surface as the article you wish to spray eg metal for a car body panel wood for a piece of furniture etc Always make adjustments to the spray pattern according to the conditions You may need to increase the p...

Page 10: ...ray at an angle as this will lead to paint runs on the surface Always use smooth and even strokes When spraying large areas using a criss cross pattern as shown Never start or stop the spray gun while it is aimed at the surface to be sprayed Evenly control the speed of movement of the spray gun Moving quickly over the surface will give a thin coat and slow movement will give a heavy coat Apply one...

Page 11: ...nd fill with thinner Spray the thinners through the spray gun until it is clean 2 Residue from dirty solvent may clog the narrow air passages in the gun Use a cleaning brush and solvent to wash off accumulated paint 3 Wipe down the outside of the gun with a solvent dampened cloth DO NOT poke any of the holes in the air cap or nozzle with metal instruments These holes are precision drilled and can ...

Page 12: ... air regulator to increase pressure Over painting Spray gun not clean resulting in needle valve sticking Dismantle spray gun and clean with paint thinners Too much paint Adjust the volume regulator to reduce paint volume Try spraying two thin coats of paint Viscosity too low Check the paint viscosity using a viscosity cup Orange peel or fogging Wrong thinner used Use different thinner Spray gun he...

Page 13: ...13 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 14: ...ment Seat 8 Material Nozzle 31 Pattern Adjustment Stem 9 Locknut 32 Patern Adjusting Knob 10 Sealing Gasket 33 Bolt M2 5 x 4 11 Air Cap 34 Steel Ball 4 mm 12 Air Nozzle 35 Needle Adjusting Seat 13 Air Valve Spring 36 Needle Sub assembly 14 Air Valve Stem 37 Needle Adjust Spring 15 Sealing Gasket 38 Needle Spring Seat 16 Air Valve Body 39 Needle Adjusting Knob 17 Sealing Screw 40 Paint Passage Conn...

Page 15: ...15 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

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