Earlex SPRAYSTATION 5900, Operating Instructions Manual

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Type of paint Cleaning
Water-based paint Clean with water
Oil-based paint Clean with appropriate thinners, e.g. White Spirit
HINT: Before removing or reinserting the Fluid Needle (7) and Fluid Tip (5) ensure the Spray Gun has been flushed through with water or the
>>>>> appropriate thinners so the inner tube is clean.
HINT: The cleaning operation can take less than 5 minutes. If taking a break, leave the Spray Gun in a plastic bag to prevent the paint from
>>>>> drying.
HINT: Do not leave thinners or paint for prolonged periods within the Spray Gun when not spraying. Once cleaned with appropriate thinners, rinse
through with warm soapy water and then with cold water.
• Remove the Paint Container (12).
• Pour any leftover paint into its own container so that it can be used for the future. Pull the trigger to allow paint to run out of the Pick-Up Tube (11).
• Pour a quantity of the respective thinners into the Paint Container (12), shake the Spray Gun lightly, reassemble the Spray Gun, then spray this
liquid through the Spray Gun. Repeat this until the thinners being sprayed is coming through with no traces of paint.
• Clean any traces of paint off the outside of the Spray Gun.
• Clean the Paint Container Seal (10).
• Unscrew Air Cap Ring (2).
• Remove Air Cap (3).
• Remove Spray Direction Plate (4).
• Using Needle and Fluid Tip Tool - pincer end A (1) remove Fluid Tip (5).
• Insert Needle and Fluid Tip end B (1) into the inner tube and unscrew the Fluid Needle (7) anticlockwise, then pull to release.
• Place all of these items into a container and clean using a brush and the respective thinners.
• Clean the inside of the body of the Spray Gun.
• Thoroughly dry all parts before reassembling.
• Reassemble parts in reverse order (to facilitate assembly of the Fluid Tip (5), pull the trigger back).
• Ensure the Air Cap Ring (2) is fully tightened and the Fluid Tip (5) is pushed into place so that the Fluid Needle (7) will shut off.
Note: Ensure the Spray Direction Plate (4) is free to move. If necessary loosen the Air Cap Ring (2) slightly.
• NEVER DISPOSE OF PAINTS OR SOLVENTS DOWN THE DRAIN. ALWAYS USE YOUR LOCAL WASTE COLLECTION SITE.
• The motor unit itself does not require any specific maintenance apart from checking that the Filter (14) is not clogged up (the filter can be
removed and washed). The Filter (14) can be found at the cord entry face.
IMPORTANT: Each Fluid Needle (7) is manufactured to fit the size of the corresponding Fluid Tip (5). Do not try to fit a 2.0 mm fluid needle to a
3.0 mm fluid tip.
FOR SPRAYPACK CLEANING PLEASE REFER TO SPRAYPACK MANUAL.
CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED
Paint too diluted Add undiluted paint
Paint output too high Reduce paint output by scrolling Paint Flow Adjuster (9) downwards
Moving too slowly Increase speed of application
Spray trigger held too long Release trigger sooner
Spray Gun too close Increase the distance between the Spray Gun and the work-piece
Paint too diluted Add undiluted paint
Paint output too low Increase paint output by scrolling Paint Flow Adjuster (9) upwards
Moving too fast Reduce speed of application
Spray Gun clogged Clean the Spray Gun
Spray Gun too far away
Move the Spray Gun closer to the work-piece
Paint too thick Add thinners
Fluid tip clogged Clean Fluid Tip (5)
Pick-up tube clogged Clean Pick-Up Tube (11)
Air hose split Replace Air Hose (13)
Grainy paint Filter the paint
Paint container almost empty Refill Paint Container (12)
Spray Gun at an angle such to pick-up
. air
Check the Pick-Up Tube (11) is pointing towards the paint
Air inlet blocked Check the condition of the Filter (14) and clean if necessary
You move your wrist Move your forearm instead
Either too much or not enough paint Use the Paint Flow Adjuster (9) to control the flow
PROBLEM
The paint drips onto item being
painted
Paint is too thin or irregular
No paint being released
Too much paint in an area
Application
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FOR SPRAYPACK CLEANING PLEASE REFER TO SPRAYPACK MANUAL.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
SPRAY GUN
FLUID TIP AND NEEDLE
TROUBLESHOOTING
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