seal
This unit cannot be used for textured
paints. Use of these materials will cause
premature wear to the unit, which will void
the guarantee. To obtain the best results
from the Paint Sprayer, please read the
instructions fully before use and retain for
future reference.
Intended for use ONLY with
painting liquids with a flashpoint
above 70°F (21°C).
DO NOT
use materials with a flashpoint
below 70°F (21°C).
To test the viscosity
a) Dip the viscosity cup supplied into the
painting material and fill to the top.
b) Time how long it takes the viscosity cup
to empty.
c) Refer to the guide below or the paint
manufacturer’s instructions to determine if
the paint requires thinning.
If the painting material
requires thinning
a) To select the correct thinning agent,
determine if the material is water based
or oil based.
For water based paint use
water based thinner. For oil based
paints use oil based thinner.
b) Start with a 10% dilution of the painting
material.
c) To do this, fill the Paint Sprayer Elite
container with the required amount of
paint or material.
The viscosity cup supplied holds 1/10 of
a litre; block the hole in the cup and fill-up
with the required thinner.
d) Add the thinner to the paint and stir.
Then measure the viscosity again.
e) If the painting material requires further
thinning, dilute by another 5% (5% is equal
to half the viscosity cup) with the correct
thinner and measure the viscosity. If the paint
requires further thinning, repeat the process
until the correct viscosity is reached.
TIP
- Keep a small amount of paint to one
side to add if you over dilute with thinners.
9
10
Thinning Chart
Material
Runout Time in Seconds
1) Oil enamel
25-40
2) Oil based primer
30-45
3) Oil stain
No thinning required
4) Clear sealer
No thinning required
5) Polyurethane
No thinning required
6) Varnish
20-50
Before Use - Preparation
What is a flashpoint?
The flashpoint of a
volatile material is the lowest temperature
at which it can vaporise to form an ignitable
mixture in air.
This Paint Sprayer can be used with
products having a viscosity ranging from 25
to a maximum of 50 seconds.
IMPORTANT
- Always read the
manufacturer’s warnings and guidance on
the container before use.
DO NOT
spray any material where any
hazards are not known.
Before Use - Preparation
continued
Filling the Paint Sprayer Elite
1. Ensure the unit is unplugged and switched
to the off position.
2. Unscrew the container from the spray gun
3. After the paint / material has been properly
thinned, fill the container to the top of the neck.
4. Carefully screw the container back on to
the spray gun.
IMPORTANT
- Never fill over the max fill
level of 800ml.
NOTE
- Ensure the seal is in place before
screwing the container back onto the spray gun.
The seal is located in the collar of the Paint
Sprayer and is used to create an air-tight
seal between the paint container and the
Paint Sprayer.
The suction tube inside the container
MUST
be
in place each time you use the Paint Sprayer.
If you are going to be spraying in a
downward direction, the angled end of the
suction tube should be pointing toward the
front of the gun.
If you are going to be spraying in an upward
direction, the angled end of the suction tube
should be pointing toward the rear of the gun.
By pointing the suction tube in the proper
direction, you will not have to refill the
container as often.
IMPORTANT
- Never tip the Sprayer
upwards at more than a 45 degree angle.
Material could get into the turbine and
damage the Sprayer.
Aligning the Suction Tube
NOTE
- The Paint Sprayer is not suitable for
painting ceilings and/or any surface where
the Paint Sprayer requires more than
a 45 degree angle for spraying.
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