
Model GX-8 Spray Gun
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32943-1, Issue 1
10. REMOVE SCREW- Using the 9/64” Ball Point Hex Key remove the rear #8 Socket
Head Screw that connects the Air Cylinder to the Handle. Remove only this screw.
Piston Assembly
End Cap/
Safety Stop
Assembly
#8 Socket Head
Cap Screw
Retaining Ring
Piston
Spring
Figure 14. End Cap/Safety Stop Assembly and Piston Assembly Removal
11. REMOVE THE RETAINING RING- Using the Retaining Ring 45º Pliers remove
the Retaining Ring, which maintains the End Cap position in the Air Cylinder.
12. REMOVE THE END CAP/SAFETY STOP ASSEMBLY- Pull the Safety Stop until
it, and the attached End Cap come free from the Air Cylinder. Be sure to retain the
Piston Spring located inside of the Air Cylinder for future use.
NOTE:
Removing the End Cap will
require some force since the
O-Ring is tightly compressed
13. INSPECT THE END CAP O-RING- Inspect the O-Ring. If necessary remove it and
install a new O-Ring after lightly coating it with Lubriplate Grease.
14. REMOVE THE PISTON/ROD ASSEMBLY- A second function of the Gun Block
Screw (the screw that holds the Gun Block to the Bracket) is to aid in the removal of
the Piston. The Piston is visible from the rear of The Air Cylinder. Thread the Gun
Block Screw into the hole in the center of the Piston at least four full turns. Using the
6” Pliers take hold of the Gun Block Screw and pull the Piston/Rod Assembly out of
the Air Cylinder. Inspect the O-Ring for damage and remove it if required.
Carefully reinstall the new O-Ring after applying Lubriplate Grease, taking care not
to damage it.
15. REPLACE CUP SEAL- Remove and replace the Cup Seal located in the front of the
air cylinder if air is escaping around the piston rod during operation. Lubricate the
new cup seal and install it making sure to that the “cup” is facing towards the rear of
the air cylinder.
16. REASSEMBLY OF THE PISTON INTO THE AIR CYLINDER - Insert the Piston
and Rod Assembly into the Air cylinder. Be careful not to damage the cup seal in the
front face of the Air Cylinder as the rod passes through it. Remove the Gun Block
Mounting Screw from the Piston.
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