Storch SL 1500, Manual

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Preparing the device
1.
Assemble the STORCH
airless hose onto the
sprayer. The hose must be
designed for a maximum
working pressure of 230
bar. Screw it firmly and
tightly in place.
2.
Connect other end of hose
to gun.
3.
Screw firmly and tightly in
place.
4.
Remove the nozzle guard.
5.
Check inlet strainer for
clogs and debris.
6.
Fill the packing nut with
piston oil to prevent pre-
mature wear of the seal.
Repeat this process for
each spraying procedure.
7.
Make sure the device is
switched off (OFF).
8.
Plug the mains cable into
a properly earthed electri-
cal outlet.
9.
Turn the suction valve to
the DRAIN position (verti-
cal).
10.
Place the suction system
in an earthed metal contai-
ner that is half-filled with
flushing fluid. Attach an
earthing wire to the con-
tainer and a good earthing
point. Run through steps
1 - 5 of the commissio-
ning procedure to flush any
bearing oil out of the sys-
tem. Use water to flush
out water-based paint and
white spirit to flush out oil-
based paint and bearing
oil.
Paint
flushing