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Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE product.

Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and 
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself 
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase 
giving you long and satisfactory service.

The CTG8 Air Texture Gun is a high capacity unit designed for large surface 
coverage, handling most textured wall and ceiling finishes. It can spray most 
liquid dry wall materials from joint cement, ceiling acoustics, wall texture, 
splatter, semi-fog or any such material that will feed through the hopper. Use 
of the 4 nozzles and 5-spray pattern orifice plate gives a total of 20 different 
spraying combinations.

When opening the carton for the first time, check against the following list that 
all the items are present. Any damage or deficiency should be reported to 
your CLARKE dealer immediately.

T

he following items are supplied with the gun:

1 x Air Texture Gun

1 x Plastic Hopper 

1 x 45-degree Elbow 
Connector

1 x Spare Orifice Plate 
Rubber Backing

2 x Hexagon Wrenches 
(2.5mm & 4mm)

2 x Jubilee Clips

Stored inside the gun

4 x Spraying Nozzles:- 
1.5mm, 2.7mm, 3.5mm 
& 3.6mm

1 x 3/8” Box Spanner

Summary of Contents for CTG8

Page 1: ...OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0718 ISS 2 AIR TEXTURE GUN MODEL NO CTG8 PART NO 5091120 ...

Page 2: ...ng finishes It can spray most liquid dry wall materials from joint cement ceiling acoustics wall texture splatter semi fog or any such material that will feed through the hopper Use of the 4 nozzles and 5 spray pattern orifice plate gives a total of 20 different spraying combinations When opening the carton for the first time check against the following list that all the items are present Any dama...

Page 3: ...roof 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 intended 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 Hopper Capacity 7 95 litre 1 75 gal Weight 1 5 kg Air Inlet O...

Page 4: ... for air tools 3 Do not exceed the maximum pressure for the airline component 4 Check airline hoses for leaks or worn condition before use and ensure that all connections are secure Keep the hose away from heat oil and sharp edges 5 Avoid damaging the component for example by applying excessive force of any kind USE OF SPRAY GUN EQUIPMENT NOTE Paint products used may be covered by COSHH Regulation...

Page 5: ...different size nozzles The larger the nozzle the more compressed air is required and a minimum of 6 5 cfm will be required from the compressor if the largest nozzle is being used Ensure your compressor is able to supply sufficient air pressure for the gun The air supply to the spray gun must be clean and dry without any oil or water contamination Follow the air compressor operating guidelines to e...

Page 6: ...ll shorten the life of the air tool due to faster wear and is a possible safety hazard OPERATION ASSEMBLY Assemble the texture spray gun as follows The numbers in brackets refer to the Parts List Parts Diagram on pages 10 11 1 With the jubilee clip 5 around the hopper base loosened off fit the hopper 1 to the gun body pushing the hopper onto body neck the handle on hopper should be in line with th...

Page 7: ...t etc 3 Turn air off and fill hopper with material to be sprayed 1 75 gallons max Always mix the paint to the correct viscosity for spraying according to the manufacturer s instructions DO NOT OVERFILL the more paint the heavier the spray gun 4 Hold the gun approximately 12 from wall to be covered supporting the gun using the handle on the hopper 5 Gently squeeze the trigger until resistance is fe...

Page 8: ...el texture d When spraying a splatter texture use the air regulator to deliver approx 4 6psi Set the orifice plate to the third 5 16 or fourth smallest size 1 4 opening e The air texture gun can also spray glitter if the material and gun are both kept dry Approx 15 psi is recommended to apply glitter to panelling and 25 30 psi to cement and stucco surfaces The glitter should be sprayed on while th...

Page 9: ...id any leaks at this point If leaks are observed around the gun body replace the gaskets shown on pages 10 11 If this is not successful use sealant between the two halves of the gun body to prevent leakage CAUTION Never use silicon based lubricants as this may cause damage to the paint finish Do not overtighten components and be careful not to cross thread any parts on re assembly Please be aware ...

Page 10: ... Inlet Support Bush 2 Handle 22 Socket Head Screw 12mm 3 Screw 23 Socket Head Screw 15mm 4 Washer 24 Socket Head Screw 25mm 5 Jubilee Clip 25 Throttle Lever 6 45 deg Elbow 26 2 5mm Set Screw 7 Retaining Wingnut 27 Retaining Cap 8 Adjusting Wingnut 28 Box Spanner 9 Gun Body left 29 Rubber Bonnet 10 Gun Body right 30 Inlet Tube 11 Bolt 31 Front Orifice Plate 12 Washer 32 Adhesive Rubber Backing 13 G...

Page 11: ...11 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com PARTS DIAGRAM ...

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