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T1-TITANIUM NON-HVLP SPRAY GUNS
Cleaning and Maintenance
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Regulation
In certain states, spraying solvents that release VOC’s into the
atmosphere when cleaning a spray gun is prohibited. To comply
with these air quality laws you must use a cleaning method that
prevents the escape of VOC vapors into the atmosphere. See
Compliant Cleaning Methods
below.
Compliant Cleaning Methods
•
Place spray gun in a gun washer that completely encloses
the gun and components during cleaning, rinsing, and
draining.
•
Spray solvent through the spray gun into a closed gun
cleaning station.
Cleaning Gun
1.
Follow
Flushing
procedure, page 3.
2.
Use a rag moistened in solvent to wipe outside of gun.
3.
Blow dry gun inside and out. Lubricate gun - see
Spray Gun
Maintenance
.
Cleaning Nozzle and Air Cap
To clean the air cap and nozzle, remove and soak
them in a compatible cleaning solution. Clean them
and front of gun with a soft-bristle brush dipped
into compatible solvent. Do not use a wire brush or
metal tools. To clean out air cap holes, use a soft
implement, such as a toothpick.
Spray Gun Maintenance
•
Frequently lubricate the gun moving parts with a drop of
non-silicone oil (part no. 8255). See F
IG
. 2.
•
Do not disassemble the spray gun if you are having a spray
pattern problem. Check
Troubleshooting
, page 5, for infor-
mation on how to correct the problem.
•
Check for fluid leakage. Tighten fittings or replace equip-
ment as needed.
Gun Accessory Tools
Part No. 41155:
Packing Nut Removal Tool
Part No. 41160:
1/2 in. Nozzle Removal Tool
WARNING
Follow
Pressure Relief Procedure
when you stop spraying
and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment. Read
warnings, page 2.
CAUTION
•
Do not submerge gun in solvent. Solvent dissolves lubri-
cant, dries out packings, and may clog air passages.
•
Do not use metal tools to clean air cap holes as this may
scratch them and distort the spray pattern.
•
Use a compatible solvent.
•
Gun can be cleaned in a gun washer.
Clean fluid and air line filters as directed by the manufac-
turer.
Refer to
Compliant Cleaning Methods
to comply with air
quality laws if applicable.
CAUTION
•
Trigger gun and use nozzle removal tool 41160 when-
ever you tighten or remove nozzle to avoid damaging
needle seat and nozzle.
•
Do not use metal tools to clean air cap holes as this may
scratch them and distort the spray pattern.
F
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. 2
Lube
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