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311139B

Operation

Airless Sprayers

US Patent No.1184US3

- For portable spray applications of architectural 

paints and coatings -

 

(Specifications, page 2.)

Use water based or mineral spirit-type material only. 
Do not use with materials having flash points lower 
than 70°F (21°C). For more information about your 
material, request MSDS from the distributor or retailer.

WLD

WLD

WLD

ASM ESP

ASM 1700

ASM 1500

ASM 1900

Model 248772

Model 233789

Model 248672

Model 248673

Important Safety Instructions

Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. 
Save these instructions. See page 2 for models 
and series information, including dispense rates, 
recommended hose length, guns and maximum 
working pressure.

Summary of Contents for Zip-Spray 1500

Page 1: ...ts lower than 70 F 21 C For more information about your material request MSDS from the distributor or retailer WL D WL D WL D ASM ESP ASM 1700 ASM 1500 ASM 1900 Model 248772 Model 233789 Model 248672 Model 248673 Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual Save these instructions See page 2 for models and series information including dispense rates recommended h...

Page 2: ...ments for the use of flammable and combustible materials Model Name Model No Series Dispense Rate gpm lpm Hose Length and Diameter Gun Model Maximum Working Pressure PSI MPa bar ASM ESP 248772 A 0 24 gpm 0 91 lpm 25 ft x 1 4 in 8 m x 4 8 mm 200 2800 19 193 ASM 1500 248672 A 0 27 gpm 1 02 lpm 25 ft x 1 4 in 8 m x 6 3 mm 200 3000 21 207 ASM 1700 233789 A 0 34 gpm 2 17 lpm 50 ft x 1 4 in 15 2 m x 6 3...

Page 3: ... not plug or unplug power cords or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes are present Ground all equipment in the work area See Grounding instructions Use only grounded hoses Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail If there is static sparking or you feel a shock stop operation immediately Do not use equipment until you identify and correct the proble...

Page 4: ...s injury Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual when you stop spraying and before cleaning checking or servicing equipment Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment Check hoses tubes and couplings daily Replace worn or damaged parts immediately PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD Do not use 1 1 1 trichloroethane methylene chloride other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or...

Page 5: ...n flushing follow local code Use only conductive metal pails placed on a grounded surface such as concrete Do not place the pail on a nonconductive surface such as paper or cardboard which interrupts grounding continuity Grounding the metal pail connect a ground wire to the pail by clamping one end to pail and other end to ground such as a water pipe Maintaining grounding continuity when flushing ...

Page 6: ...g down directs fluid to drain tube Automatically relieves system pressure in overpressure situations K Fluid inlet connection and inlet valve Suction tube connection to pump and inlet valve L Inlet screen Prevents debris from entering pump M Paint hose Transports high pressure fluid from pump to spray gun N Cord wrap bracket Stows electrical cord 1500 model only P Airless spray gun Dispenses pumpe...

Page 7: ...e on frame as shown and align bolt holes in handle with bolt holes in frame 2 Run bolts through holes with heads pointing toward each other and hand tighten wingnuts NOTE For space saving configuration loosen but do not remove wingnuts Fold handle forward over sprayer shroud Sprayers Spray Guns TI A 200 Series 300 400 Series ...

Page 8: ...ter following the steps above VERY SLOWLY loosen tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling to relieve pressure gradually then loosen completely Clear hose or tip obstruction Read Unclogging Spray Tip page 12 Trigger Lock Always engage the trigger lock when you stop spraying to prevent the gun from being triggered accidentally by hand or if dropped or bumped Pressure Control Knob Settings WL D 3...

Page 9: ...n 3 Tighten securely 4 Connect other end of hose to sprayer 5 Turn OFF power switch 6 Turn Pressure Control Knob all the way left counter clockwise to min imum pressure TI A Need 6766 Need 6767 If hose is already connected make sure connec tions are tight 30 MODEL CONNECT HOSE HERE MODELS TI A WL D WL D ...

Page 10: ... waste pail for 30 to 60 seconds 10 Turn power switch OFF To spray water based materials after spraying oil based materials flush the system thoroughly with water first The water flowing out of prime tube should be clear and solvent free before you begin spraying the water based material To spray oil based materials after spraying water based materials flush the system thor oughly with mineral spi...

Page 11: ...The sprayer should be on and running Motor stopping indicates pump and hose are primed with paint If the pump does not prime after 30 seconds Read the following section Pump Check Valves 2 6 3 17 7 5 6 WL D WL D 302 9 TI A WL D CAUTION Excessive shock will fracture or cause other damage to the pump To determine if the inlet valve ball is sticking unscrew inlet valve from pump and check it ASM 1500...

Page 12: ...position 2 Aim gun at piece of scrap or cardboard 3 Pull trigger to clear clog Point the arrow shaped handle on the spray tip attachment forward to SPRAY and backward to UNCLOG obstructions 200 Series 300 400 Series Lock Lock Tip Guard Seat Gasket To avoid fluid splashback Never pull gun trigger when arrow shaped han dle is between SPRAY and UNCLOG positions Tip must be pushed all the way into gua...

Page 13: ... below HINTS As you spray the tip wears and enlarges Starting with a tip hole size smaller than the maximum will allow you to spray within the rated flow capacity of the sprayer Maximum tip hole sizes supported by the sprayer ESP 0 015 in 0 38 mm 1500 0 015 in 0 38 mm 1700 0 017 in 0 43 mm 1900 0 019 in 0 48 mm Tip Hole Size Coatings expressed as diameter based on area of elliptical orifice Stains...

Page 14: ... each stroke For a given tip hole size narrower fans deliver a thicker coat and wider fans deliver a thinner coat HINTS Select a fan width best suited to the surface being sprayed Wider fans allow for faster coverage on broad open surfaces Narrower fans allow for better control on small confined surfaces Understanding Tip Number The last three digits of the tip number example 69 413 contain inform...

Page 15: ...mized evenly distributed no gaps at edges Start at low pressure setting increase pressure a little at a time until you see a good spray pattern without tails To prevent excessive tip wear spray at lowest pres sure that atomizes paint If maximum pressure of sprayer is not enough for a good spray pattern tip is too worn See Reversible Spray Tip Selection Chart page 14 Motor only runs when gun is tri...

Page 16: ...n to direct spray at angle causes uneven finish Triggering Gun Pull trigger after starting stroke Release trigger before end of stroke Gun must be moving when trigger is pulled and released Aiming Gun Aim tip of gun at bottom edge of previous stroke over lapping each stroke by half Practice spraying on a piece of scrap or cardboard before you begin spraying HYHQ ILQLVK LQ FP WKLFN XQHYHQ ILQLVK WK...

Page 17: ...10 To preserve paint in hose trigger gun into paint pail to expel the remaining paint 11 Turn power switch ON Continue to trigger gun until you see flushing fluid starting to come out of gun nozzle Release trigger 12 Move gun to waste pail and trigger it to flush pump hose and gun into waste pail Continue until remain ing flushing fluid is gone from flushing fluid pail For short term shutdown peri...

Page 18: ...ck wise to minimum pressure 5 Trigger gun into waste pail to relieve pressure in hose 6 Remove tip and guard assembly from gun and place in flushing fluid 7 Screw Zip Flush attachment to garden hose Open valve 8 Turn on water Rinse paint off suction tube prime tube and inlet screen 9 Turn lever to close Zip Flush attachment 10 Unscrew inlet screen from suc tion tube Place inlet screen in waste pai...

Page 19: ...rime Drain valve to PRIME 18 Circulate water through sprayer into waste pail for 20 seconds 19 Turn power switch OFF 20 Close Zip Flush attachment Turn off garden hose 21 Unscrew Zip Flush attachment from suction tube Cleaning the Pump Fluid Filter 1500 1700 1900 models only The pump fluid filter prevents particles from entering paint hose Although it is self cleaning remove and clean it after eac...

Page 20: ...a soft brush 4 Install pump fluid filter 5 Tighten outlet fitting and reconnect hose to sprayer Gun Fluid Filter Clean gun fluid filter with compatible solvent and a brush every time you flush the system Replace gun filter when damaged 0UMP FLUID FILTER 4HEN UNSCREW OUTLET FITTING 5NSCREW HOSE TI A WL D TI A ...

Page 21: ...e paint off outside of gun using a soft cloth moistened with water or flushing solvent Long Term Storage longer than 1 week 1 Place suction tube in Pump Defender storage fluid bottle and prime tube in waste pail 2 Turn Spray Prime Drain valve to PRIME 3 Turn Pressure Control knob all the way left counter clock wise to minimum pressure 4 Turn power switch ON 3 17 WL D ti8923a ti9671a Always circula...

Page 22: ...toring Sprayer 1 Screw inlet screen onto suction tube 2 Coil hose Leave it connected to sprayer 3 Wrap airless hose around hose wrap 1700 and 1900 models 4 Secure a plastic bag around suction tube to catch any drips 5 Store sprayer indoors CAUTION Before storing sprayer make sure all water is drained out of sprayer and hoses Do not allow water to freeze in sprayer or hose Do not store sprayer unde...

Page 23: ...thing that you know is work ing to test outlet Reset building circuit breaker or replace fuse Extension cord is damaged Replace extension cord Read Grounding and Electric Require ments page 5 Sprayer electric cord is damaged Check for broken insulation or wires Replace electric cord if damaged Paint is frozen or hardened in pump Unplug sprayer from outlet If frozen do NOT try to start sprayer unti...

Page 24: ...uction tube connection K Inspect for cracks or vacuum leaks Spray Prime Drain Valve is plugged Clean replace drain tube as neces sary Take sprayer to ASM authorized service center if valve is plugged Spray gun stopped spraying Spray tip is clogged Unclog spray tip page 12 Pump cycles but does not build up pressure Pump is not primed Prime pump Inlet screen L is clogged or suction tube G is not imm...

Page 25: ...beyond capability of sprayer Replace spray tip Extension cord is too long or not heavy enough gauge Replace extension cord Grounding and Electrical Requirements page 5 Spray gun fluid filter is clogged Clean or replace spray gun fluid filter Pump fluid filter is clogged 1500 1700 1900 models only Clean or replace pump fluid filter Inlet screen is clogged Clean debris off inlet screen Pump valves a...

Page 26: ...t unplug things or use a less busy circuit Sprayer electrical cord is damaged Check broken insulation or wires Replace electrical cord if damaged Extension cord is damaged or too long or not a heavy enough gauge Plug in something that you know is working to test extension cord Replace extension cord Fan pattern varies dramatically while spraying OR Sprayer does not turn on promptly when resuming s...

Page 27: ... spraying Tips may require replace ment after 15 gallons 57 liters or they may last through 60 gallons 227 liters depending on abra siveness of paint Do not spray with worn tip Pump Packings When packings wear paint will begin to leak down out side of pump Replace pump packings at the first sign of leaking or additional damage could occur Get pump repair kit and install according to instructions o...

Page 28: ...40 in 101 6 cm Height with folded handle is 26 in 66 cm Power cord 16 AWG 3 wire 6 ft 1 8 m 16 AWG 3 wire 10 ft 3 05 m Fluid inlet fitting 3 4 in internal thread standard garden hose thread Fluid outlet fitting 1 4 NPSM external thread Inlet screen on suction tube 35 mesh 450 micron Wetted parts pump hose stainless steel brass ultra high molecular weight polyethylene UHMWPE carbide nylon aluminum ...

Page 29: ...Notes 311139B 29 Notes ...

Page 30: ... OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ASM s sole obligation and buyer s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above The buyer agrees that no other remedy including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages for lost profits lost sales injury to person or...

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