Operation
Operating the Gun Washer
7)
Remove the equipment from the gun washer and wipe off
any remaining solvent.
1)
Make sure all wire trigger locks and other accessories
are inside the gun washer tub.
Draining the Gun Washer
2)
If washing only one set of equipment, place empty cans over
1)
Place a 5-gallon bucket underneath the gun washer
the unused nozzles and/or stem supports to prevent
solvent spray from hitting the underside of the gun washer lid.
2)
Place the filtered intake hose into the bucket.
3)
Close the gun washer lid.
3)
Open the ball valve located on the bottom of the tank and
drain the used solvent into the bucket.
4)
Position both valves on the side panel to clean.
4)
Connect the solvent drain hose to the used solvent
5)
Turn the timer knob clockwise 90 degrees to start the gun
container.
washer. The gun washer will run for 90 seconds. Turning
the timer knob less than 90 degrees will reduce the timing
Note: If using a solvent recycling system, connect the
cycle. Paint equipment will clean in 60 to 90 seconds.
solvent drain hose to the recycler inlet.
6)
If the lid is opened prior to the end of the timing cycle, the
Position both valves on the side panel to drain. Turn the
safety air cutoff switch will stop the gun washer. The
timer to the on position.
gun washer will start again when the lid is closed if time
remains on the timer.
Note: Open the lid slowly to minimize solvent vapor escape.
Preventive Maintenance
1)
Drain excess paint from cup or pot before placing in gun
washer.
2)
Drain paint sludge from gun washer tank weekly. Do this
after a weekend so that it has settled. Open ball valve
and drain until clear solvent flows. Add solvent to 1” above
intake filter.
3)
Remove the filter bowl and check the filter inside the
regulator for excess buildup approx. every 6 months.
4)
Change solvent completely when objects being cleaned
become tacky to the touch.
5)
Clean inside of tub and intake filter before filling with solvent.
CAUTION
Do not change the setting of the filter/regulator.This could
damage the filter/regulator or pump
Filter/Regulator
#T17M
Filter
#1001382
Filter Bowl
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