Earlex Spray Station HV5500, Manual And Safety Instructions

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THE SPRAY GUN SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND THE GLAND WASHERS LUBRICATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH USE. IF
THE PAINT DRIES INSIDE THE GUN CLEANING WILL BE MUCH MORE DIFFICULT AND MAY RENDER THE GUN INOPERABLE. THIS IS NOT
COVERED BY THE GUARANTEE.
Flush out the residue paint from the spray gun as follows:
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Remove the Paint Container (17) from the spray gun.
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Pour any residual paint into its original container for future use.
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Use a cloth soaked in thinners to wipe out excess paint from the Paint Container (17), the underside of the Lid (20) and the Gasket (19).
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Pour a small quantity of clean thinners into the Paint Container (17), refit the Paint Container (17) to the spray gun and shake the gun lightly.
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Now spray all of the thinners through the gun.
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Repeat this each time using clean thinners until there is no trace of paint in the thinners being sprayed.
To thoroughly clean the remainder of the spray gun, remove all working parts as per the exploded parts view on page 4 as follows:-
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Loosen and remove Air Cap Ring (1), Air Cap (2) and Spray Direction Plate (3).
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Now unscrew the Fluid Adjusting Screw (12) and remove the Fluid Needle (9) and Spring (11).
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Using the Spanner (26) supplied remove the Fluid Tip (4) and Fluid Tip Seal (5).
After cleaning your spray gun and before fitting the needle, dip the tip into some petroleum jelly which will lubricate the Gland Washers (16) as the
needle is inserted. The external surfaces of the spray gun can be wiped clean with a cloth soaked in thinners.
NEVER DISPOSE OF PAINTS OR SOLVENT INTO DRAINS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL TO ARRANGE COLLECTION OR FOR
DETAILS OF NEAREST REGISTERED DISPOSAL SITE.
Gland Washers (16) prevent leakage of air pass the needle. This leakage reduces the performance of the spray gun and must, therefore, be kept to
a minimum. After a period of use these gland washers will wear. This is normal and can be compensated by gradual adjustment of the Gland Nut
(15). Periodically check to ensure the gland nut is not loose. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN as this will increase wear of the washers. When necessary
just tighten the gland nut lightly using the special Spanner (26) provided.
By tightening this gland nut, the inside diameter of gland washers reduce thereby closing any small gap that may have occurred between the needle
and gland washers, therefore eliminating leakage.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
The turbine unit only requires minimal maintenance.
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Ensure its Filter (27) element is kept clean at all times.
This is the filter underneath the main body of the turbine. Disconnect the unit from the power supply, turn on side and remove filter. This
can be washed out if necessary and replaced when dry. From time to time this filter will need replacing (Part No. L0058).
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The turbine bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. There is no maintenance or adjustment required.
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Clean the turbine and Air Hose (28) unit with a damp cloth after use.
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The Air Hose (28) is stowed by coiling it between the motor housing and hose cover.
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The power cord is stowed by wrapping around the base of the unit and locating the plug in the space at the back of the unit.
TURBINE UNIT
PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED
The paint runs on the item
being sprayed
Paint too diluted Add undiluted material
Paint volume too high Reduce the paint flow by turning Fluid Adjusting Screw (12) clockwise
Moving too slowly Increase speed of application
Spray gun trigger held too long Release trigger earlier
Spray gun too close Increase the distance between gun and work-piece
Paint is thin or irregular Paint too diluted Add undiluted material
Paint volume too low Increase the paint flow by turning Fluid Adjusting Screw (12) anticlockwise
Moving too fast Reduce speed of application
Spray gun clogged Clean the spray gun
Spray gun too far away Reduce the distance between gun and work-piece
No paint being produced Paint too thick Add thinners
Spray gun clogged Clean the spray gun
Pick-up tube clogged Clean Pick-Up Tube (24)
Air hose split Replace Air Hose (28)
Grainy paint Filter the paint
Container almost empty Refill Paint Container (17)
Spray gun at an angle Ensure Pick-Up Tube (24) is angled towards paint
Air intake blocked Check no paper or loose debris can block the air intake underneath the unit.
Clean or replace Filter (27) if necessary (Part No. L0058).
TROUBLESHOOTING