OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
GC11/11
HVLP Electric Spray Station
Model No: APK900
PART NO: 2310060
Page 1: ...OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC11 11 HVLP Electric Spray Station Model No APK900 PART NO 2310060 ...
Page 2: ...t is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for it s intended purpose Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights Please note that details and specifications contained herein are correct at the time of going to print However CLARKE International r...
Page 3: ... GUARANTEE 2 SPECIFICATION 2 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 7 OVERVIEW 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 GENERAL PREPARATION 9 PAINT PREPARATION 9 START UP 10 ADJUSTMENTS 11 SPRAYING TECHNIQUE 12 CLEANING MAINTENANCE 14 CLEANING 14 MAIINTENANCE 15 FAULT FINDING 16 COMPONENT PARTS 17 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 19 ...
Page 4: ... sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or tangled cables increase the risk of electric shock 4 When operating a power operated tool outdoors use an extension cable suitable for outdoor use Using the correct cable reduces the risk of electric shock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when you are operating a power operated tool Do not operate when you are tired ...
Page 5: ...ns to operate this product Power operated tools are potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained users 4 Maintain in top condition Keep tools machines clean for the best and safest performance Check for any condition that may affect the tool s operation Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools 5 Use recommended accessories The use of improper accessories could be hazardous 6 M...
Page 6: ...eed mask may be required when spraying some types of paint If in doubt check with the paint manufacturer 3 Always make sure there is adequate ventilation Do not spray in confined or enclosed areas 4 Always disconnect the spray gun from the electrical supply when it is not in use and before cleaning or dismantling 5 Always adhere to the paint manufacturers instructions when thinning paint 6 Always ...
Page 7: ...following the wiring instructions shown below The old plug must be disposed of safely as insertion into a mains socket could cause an electrical hazard WARNING The wires in the power cable of this product are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the terminal markings of your plug...
Page 8: ...e g g i r T 0 1 t i n U e s a B 5 r e n i a t n o C t n i a P 1 1 h c t i w S F F O N O 6 r e d l o H n u G y a r p S 2 1 m m 6 2 e l z z o N y a r p S e r a p S OVERVIEW The High Volume Low Pressure HVLP spray gun reduces the spray mist associated with compressed air spraying and therefore both reduces paint loss and masking requirements The gun may be used with various spray mediums including va...
Page 9: ...ts are supplied ready for brush application and will need to be thinned before they are suitable to be sprayed Follow the manufacturers advice on thinning the paint when used with a spray gun Using the viscosity cup will help you to determine the correct viscosity of paint to be used To do this fill the cup to the brim with the paint and measure the amount of time it takes for the cup to empty bac...
Page 10: ...aying objects at high level turn the suction tube back towards you B as shown in Fig 1 2 Fill the container with prepared paint and screw the container onto the spray gun Place the spray gun in the holder of the machine base until ready to start spraying Always place the spray gun base assembly on a clean surface to avoid sucking in dust etc through the air filter 3 Connect the air hose to both th...
Page 11: ...Note that both tabs must be adjusted as a pair SPRAY VOLUME 1 In order to achieve consistent and repeatable spray output adjust the spray volume by turning the trigger stop regulator on the rear of the spray gun as shown in Fig 4 Turn as shown to increase the volume of material and to reduce Adjustment of the regulator will also affect the pattern A poor spray pattern will concentrate the paint in...
Page 12: ...t without stoppages Control the speed of movement of the spray gun evenly A fast speed of movement over the surface will give a thin coat and a slow speed will give a heavy coat Apply one coat at a time If a further coat is required make sure you observe the manufacturer s drying time recommendations before applying a second coat When spraying small areas keep the regulator on a low setting This w...
Page 13: ...ep your spray gun level and parallel to the surface at all times Keep the nozzle 25 30 cm from the surface and spray evenly from side to side or up and down Do not spray at an angle as this will lead to paint runs on the surface Use smooth and even strokes When spraying large areas using a criss cross pattern as shown in Fig 6 Fig 6 ...
Page 14: ...2 Clean the paint container and suction tube thoroughly with a brush 3 Pour some thinners or water as applicable into the container and screw back on Turn the spray gun back on and spray into a container or cloth Repeat until only clean thinners is coming out of the nozzle 4 Turn the spray gun off and empty the paint container completely of any remaining thinners Always ensure the container sealin...
Page 15: ... wear with long term use depending on the abrasiveness of the materials being sprayed More abrasive materials such as emulsions will cause faster wear A worn nozzle may eventually develop a larger hole and scratches on the surface which will cause a poor spray pattern Replacements are available from your dealer or the Clarke International Parts Department STORAGE For long term storage always store...
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