Operation
Startup
1. Place the unit in a clean, dry and well-ventilated area.
The compressor should be located at least 12” from walls
or other obstructions that could interfere with the flow of
air.
2. Fill the pressure pot
with spray material.
3. Fasten the cover
securely onto the
pressure pot by
placing the five
locking clamps into
the cover grooves
and rotating each
clockwise until hand
tight. Be certain that
the seal is in place.
4. Plug in the power
cord for the
compressor.
5. Move the ON/OFF
lever on the pressure
switch to the ON
position to start the
compressor. Allow
the tank pressure to
build. When the
motor stops, the
compressor has
reached cut-out
pressure, and the
system is ready for
use.
6. Pull out the pressure
control knob on the
pressure pot and
turn it until the pressure pot pressure is set properly for
the type of material you are using.
• For thin materials, set to 8 PSI.
• For thicker materials, set to between 8 and 14 PSI.
7. Pull out the pressure control knob on the compressor air
outlet and turn it until the gun pressure is set properly for
the type of material you are using.(see spray chart for
reference).
8. Practice spraying on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard
until you are satisfied with the pot pressure, gun air
pressure, spray pattern, and spray shape. The spray
pattern adjustments and spray shape selections are
described in your gun manual.
Compressor
Air Outlet
Pressure
Control Knob
Pressure Gauge
Cover
Groove
Seal
Locking Clamp
Pressure Pot
Pressure
Control Knob
Pot Liner
(optional)
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Shutdown
1. Move the ON/OFF lever on the pressure switch to the
OFF position.
2. Allow the compressor to cool.
3. Drain the storage tanks (refer to compressor manual for
procedure).
Spray Charts
Spraying Pressure Air Consumption
Pressure
Inside Cap
Compressor Pressure*
Air CFM
6 PSI
6.5
9
15
18
20
24
7.5
7.8
8
8.5
8 PSI
10 PSI
12 PSI
14 PSI
*The pressure at the compressor air outlet
when spraying gun.
