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PRoPeR SPRAYiNG TeChNiqUe
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the room you are spraying must be properly
masked in order to prevent overspray from
covering woodwork, floors or furnishings.
make sure you have properly masked the room
per the instructions on the enclosed “taping
guide”.
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If spraying with an air-assisted spray system
is new or unfamiliar to you, it is advisable to
practice on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard
before beginning on your intended workpiece
and/or test with water.
watch videos on proper use and get tips and
tricks at www.wagnerspraytech.com/sprayer-
tips-and-tricks-videos/
SPRAY PoSTeR
A spray poster is included with your unit. the spray poster can
be adhered to a spraying surface and can be used for practice.
Follow the guidelines on the poster.
SURfACe PRePARATioN
All objects to be sprayed should be thoroughly cleaned before
spraying material on them. Areas not to be sprayed may, in
certain cases, need to be masked or covered.
SPRAY AReA PRePARATioN
the spray area must be clean and free of dust in order to avoid
blowing dust onto your freshly sprayed surface.
how To SPRAY PRoPeRlY
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It is important to keep your arm moving whenever the gun is
being triggered. If you pause or linger in one spot too long,
too much material will be sprayed to the surface.
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position the spray gun perpendicular to and six (6) to eight (8) inches from the
spray surface, depending upon the spray pattern size desired. with reduced
material flow and air power, you can get closer to the spraying surface.
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Spray parallel to the surface with smooth passes at a consistent speed as
illustrated below. doing this will help avoid irregularities in the finish (i. e.
runs and sags).
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Always apply a thin coat of material on the first pass and allow to dry before
applying a second, slightly heavier coat.
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when spraying larger surfaces, overlap each spray pass by at least 50% this
will ensure full coverage.
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when spraying, always trigger the spray gun after spray pass has begun
and release trigger before stopping the pass. Always keep the gun pointed
squarely at the spray surface and overlap passes slightly to obtain the most
consistent and professional finish possible.
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during a project, periodically wipe the nozzle tip with a cloth to remove any dried paint.
when you quit spraying for any length of time, turn the turbine oFF and place the spray gun into the spray gun
holder on the turbine.
6 - 8 inches
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Even coat throughout
Keep stroke smooth and at an even speed
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Do not flex wrist while spraying.
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