4 - ENG
OPERA
OPERA
TING INSTRUCTIONS
TING INSTRUCTIONS
TYPICAL
TYPICAL
INST
INST
ALLA
ALLA
TION
TION
Before Spraying
1.
As a standard practice, drain water from the air
compressor tank and air lines prior to use each day
(reference your compressor operators manual for detailed
instructions).
NOTE: Failure to install appropriate
water/oil removal equipment may result in damage to
the spray gun or workpiece (see Figure 1).
2.
Install the regulator onto the air inlet port of the tool
then install a 1/4” NPT female connector (not included)
onto the air inlet port of the regulator. (see Figure 2).
Note: Use Teflon® Tape on all threaded
connections.
3.
Attach air supply line to 1/4 NPS air inlet.
4.
Start the compressor and set the regulator to 40-50
PSI.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient hose
connected between the gun and air supply to
comfortably reach the work surface.
This spray gun is designed to operate
best at pressures between 25-50 PSI.
Never attempt to operate this spray gun at pressures in excess of 50 PSI.
5.
Mix material according to the manufacutrer’s instructions, adding thinner if needed. Mixture should be
smooth and easily pourable. Lumps or foreign objects should be removed by straining through a suitable
paint filter or cheesecloth.
6.
Attach the paint cup to the gun.
7.
Remove the paint cup cover and fill the cup about 3/4 full with paint then replace the cover.
NOTE: If using
the spray gun for the first time, fill the paint cup with thinner and spray into a grounded metal waste
container to flush the gun and cup of any impurities that may have accumulated during assembly
and shipping.
Spraying Instructions
1.
Begin spraying. Hold the gun about 6 to 9 inches from the work surface
and while moving the gun from side to side, depress the trigger to begin
applying material. To avoid blobs, runs and lap marks, keep the gun in
motion at all times before, after and while the trigger is depressed (see
Figure 3). When spraying from the left to right, use the vertical pattern and
when spraying from the top to bottom, use the horizontal pattern. Practice
painting on a piece of scrap material or cardboard until the test coating
results are acceptable, making adjustments as follows:
a.
Spray pattern adjustment knob (see Figure 2) - for a full pattern, turn
the knob in a counterclockwise direction and for a round pattern, turn
the knob clockwise. This knob is used to create the proper pattern of
paint as it is sprayed from the spray gun.
b.
Fluid control knob (see Figure 2) - turn in a clockwise direction to
reduce the amount of paint and counterclockwise to increase the
amount of paint. This knob controls the amount of paint that is mixed
with the air.
NOTE: If the fluid control knob is turned in all the way, the gun will emit only air.
Key
Description
Key
Description
Key
Description
Key
Description
A
Air hose
D
In-line Oiler
G
Quick Coupler
J
Female Connector
B
In-line Filter
E
Air Hose
H
Male Connector
K
Spray Gun
C
Tee Fitting
F
Whip Hose
I
Air Tool
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
