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Operation
Pressure Relief Procedure
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
Fluid under high pressure can be in-
jected through the skin and cause
serious injury. To reduce the risk of an
injury from injection, splashing fluid, or moving
parts, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure
whenever you:
D
are instructed to relieve the pressure,
D
stop spraying,
D
check or service any of the system equipment,
D
or install or clean the spray tip.
1.
Shut off the air supply to the tank.
2.
Open the safety relief valve (1b) by lifting its ring.
3.
Wait until there is not air escaping through the
valve before unscrewing the wing nuts to remove
the tank cover.
4.
Leave the safety valve open until you have rein-
stalled the cover.
Fig 4
H
1b
1c
not
visible
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you
are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6.
CAUTION
The pressure tank and cover are coated for corro-
sion resistance. Be sure the paint and solvent you
use are compatible with the pressure tank coating
and wetted parts.
Prepare the paint or other coating
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Strain the
paint to remove particles or sediment that could clog the
spray gun and hose.
To fill the tank
Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure Warning,
above. Loosen the wing nuts and remove the cover (H).
Fill the tank with the paint, leaving at least 2 in. (51 mm)
between the paint level and the tank cover.
CAUTION
Overfilling or tipping the tank causes the paint to
enter the air line and clog the regulator, hose, and
gun. Do not exceed the 2.5 gallon tank capacity.
Using a one gallon paint can
A one gallon paint can may be placed inside the pressure
tank.
Install the tank cover
Replace the cover and evenly hand tighten the wing nuts.
Overtightening the nuts may cause the gasket (1c) to
squeeze out. The gasket is needed to properly seal the
cover and tank.
