Installation
313291D
5
Setup
•
Single-Regulated Tank (Model 24A555): When
the air pressure to the tank and the spray gun atom-
izing air are controlled by one regulator, regulated
air controls the tank pressure and unregulated air is
supplied to the spray gun. See F
•
Dual-Regulated Tank (Model 24A557): For sepa-
rate control of the atomizing air, a separate atomiz-
ing air regulator for the tank is supplied. See F
. 4.
1.
Install an air filter upstream from the regulator to
remove dirt and moisture from your air supply.
2.
Screw the handle (B) and the nut (C) onto the cover,
and tighten them securely.
3.
Screw the riser tube (E) into the pipe fitting on the
bottom side of the tank cover. See F
IG
. 2.
4.
Screw the swivel union (2) into the port marked AIR
on the tank cover.
5.
Assemble the air regulator (9). See page 8 for
Model 24A555, single-regulated tank. See page 9
for Model 24A557, dual-regulated tank.
6.
Screw the assembled regulator into the swivel
union (2).
7.
Connect an air supply hose to the 1/4 npt air inlet fit-
ting (9c-1). Connect the gun’s air atomizing hose to
fitting (9c-2). See F
. 3 for single-regulated tanks.
. 4 for dual-regulated tanks.
8.
Connect the gun’s fluid hose to the adapter (D) at
the point marked PAINT. See F
IG
. 2.
9.
Connect the air atomizing and fluid hoses to the
gun. See F
IG
. 2.
NOTICE
Use thread sealant on all male threads.
F
IG
. 2: Typical installation
ti12984a
E
Fluid
Air
B
9
C
D
2
F
IG
. 3: Air connections for single-regulated tanks
F
IG
. 4: Air connections for dual-regulated tanks
ti12989a
9b
Air regulator
9c-2
Air to gun
9c-1
Air from
compressor
2
Air to tank
ti12991a
9b
Air regulator
9f
Atomizing
Air regulator
9c-1
Air from
compressor
9c-2
Air to gun
2
Air to tank