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Setup
Prepare the Surface to be Sprayed
To achieve proper adhesion, make sure the surface to
be sprayed is completely clean.
Operating the Compressor
WARNING
Sparking can be expected in the normal operation
of the motor. Sparks could ignite fumes from
flammable liquid, dust particles and other flamma-
ble substances in the spray area, and cause seri-
ous injury and property damage.
Follow the precautions below:
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When flammable liquid is sprayed or used for
flushing or cleaning equipment, place the com-
pressor at least 20 feet (6.1 m) away from areas
where hazardous concentrations of flammable
vapors are likely to occur.
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Use additional air hose if necessary to ensure
that the compressor is operated in a clean, dry,
well-ventilated area.
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Never place the compressor inside a spray
booth!
Use this equipment outdoors or in
extremely well-ventilated areas.
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Avoid all ignition sources such as static electric-
ity from plastic drop cloths, open flames such as
pilot lights, hot objects such as cigarettes, and
arcs from connecting or disconnecting power
cords or turning light switches on and off. Extin-
guish or remove all sources of ignition.
1.
Turn the compressor on a few minutes before you
start spraying to allow for warm-up time.
NOTE:
When the compressor is not in use for an
extended period of time, turn it off. The compressor
does not shut off automatically.
2.
Be sure the compressor filter is clean before
operating. See page 12 for instructions on check-
ing and cleaning the filter.
NOTE:
To adjust the spray gun pattern, see the
HVLP–T Turbine Spray Gun manual 309205.
Cold Weather Operation
The HVLP compressor/cart uses a diaphragm com-
pressor. A new diaphragm might be stiff in cold weath-
er. If cold enough, the diaphragm is too stiff to allow
the compressor motor to start (the unit hums). If this
occurs, follow these steps:
1.
Turn turbine and compressor OFF.
2.
Unplug turbine from power source.
3.
Remove filter. Clean or replace if dirty.
4.
Spin cooling fan on compressor for a few revolu-
tions.
5.
Reassemble filter.
6.
Plug in turbine.
7.
Turn turbine and compressor ON. If necessary,
repeat procedure.