1. New Sprayer
Your Airlessco unit was factory tested in an antifreeze solution which was left in the pump.
Before using oil-base paint, flush with mineral spirits only. Before using water-base paint
flush with soapy water, then do a clean water flush.
2. Changing Colors
Flush with a compatible solvent such as mineral spirits or water.
3. Changing from Water-Base to Oil-Base Paint
Flush with soapy water, then mineral spirits.
4. Changing from Oil-Base to Water-Base Paint
Flush with mineral spirits, followed by soapy water, then do a clean water flush.
5. Storage
Oil-base paint:
Flush with mineral spirits.
Water-base paint:
Flush with water, then mineral spirits and leave the pump, hose and gun
filled with mineral spirits. For longer storage, use mixture of mineral spirits and motor oil
(half & half). Shut off the sprayer, follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10
Flushing
Read prior to using your sprayer
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