Contents
Models............................................................... 3
Warnings ........................................................... 4
Gun Overview .................................................... 7
How the Electrostatic AA Spray Gun
Works ............................................ 7
Electrostatically .............................. 7
Controls, Indicators, and Components........... 8
Smart Guns ................................................. 9
Installation.......................................................... 15
System Requirements .................................. 15
Warning Sign............................................... 15
Install the System......................................... 15
Ventilate the Spray Booth ............................. 15
Air Supply Line ............................................ 16
Ground the Cabinet...................................... 16
Connect the Waterborne Fluid Hose.............. 17
Agitator Kit Accessory .................................. 20
Gun Setup.......................................................... 21
Grounding ................................................... 21
Check Gun Electrical Grounding ................... 23
Flush Before Using Equipment...................... 24
Operation........................................................... 25
Operating Checklist...................................... 25
Fluid Voltage Discharge and Grounding
Procedure ...................................... 25
Pressure Relief Procedure............................ 26
Fill the Fluid Supply...................................... 27
Adjust the Spray Pattern............................... 28
Shutdown .................................................... 30
Maintenance ...................................................... 31
Flushing ...................................................... 31
Clean the Gun Daily ..................................... 33
Daily System Care ....................................... 35
Electrical Tests................................................... 36
Test Gun Resistance.................................... 36
Test Power Supply Resistance ..................... 37
Test Gun Barrel Resistance.......................... 38
Test Ground Strip Resistance ....................... 39
Test Cylinder Resistance.............................. 39
Troubleshooting.................................................. 40
Voltage Loss Troubleshooting....................... 40
Spray Pattern Troubleshooting...................... 43
Gun Operation Troubleshooting .................... 44
Electrical Troubleshooting ............................ 45
Repair................................................................ 47
Prepare the Gun for Service ......................... 47
Air Cap, Spray Tip, and Fluid Seat Housing
Replacement.................................. 48
Electrode Replacement ................................ 49
Gun Barrel Removal..................................... 50
Gun Barrel Installation.................................. 50
Fluid Needle Replacement............................ 51
Replacement.................................. 52
Alternator Removal and Replacement ........... 53
Fan Air Adjustment Valve Repair .................. 55
Atomizing Air Adjustment Valve
Repair............................................ 55
ES On-Off Valve Repair ............................... 56
Air Valve Repair........................................... 57
Smart Module Replacement.......................... 58
Replacement.................................. 59
Parts.................................................................. 60
Standard Air-Assisted Spray Gun
Assembly ....................................... 60
Assembly ....................................... 62
Isolation Enclosure....................................... 64
Alternator Assembly ..................................... 67
ES On-Off Valve Assembly........................... 68
Fan Air Valve Assembly ............................... 69
Air Cap Assembly ........................................ 70
Smart Module Assembly............................... 70
Spray Tip Selection Chart.................................... 71
AEM Fine Finish Spray Tips.......................... 71
AEF Fine Finish Pre-Orifice Spray
Tips ............................................... 72
Repair Kits, Related Manuals, and
Accessories .......................................... 73
Gun Accessories.......................................... 73
Operator Accessories................................... 73
System Accessories..................................... 73
Hoses ......................................................... 74
Test Equipment ........................................... 74
245895 Agitator Kit ...................................... 75
Dimensions ........................................................ 76
Technical Data ................................................... 77
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