Operation
Filling the Gun Washer with Fluid
Placing Equipment in the Gun Washer
1)
Close ball valve located on the bottom of the tank.
To clean guns not mentioned here, use the long or short
stem supports as needed (see Fig. 10). For questions or
2)
Connect the solvent fill hose to the clean solvent container.
adapter kits contact your paint gun washer distributor.
Note: If using a solvent recycling system, connect the solvent
Siphon Feed Guns
fill hose to the recycler outlet.
Place the gun siphon tube on the short stem support.
3)
Position both valves on the side panel to fill. Turn the timer
Gravity Feed Guns (HVLP)
to the on position. Pump five gallons (18.9 liters) of high
Place long stem support over one of the short stem
quality solvent into the tub. This requires approx. 1-1/2 timer
supports. Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support.
cycles.
Place the air cap assembly over the air inlet of the gun to
keep solvent out.
Preparing the Equipment to be washed
Pressure Feed Guns
1)
Remove paint cup or paint line and the air line from the
Place long stem support over one of the shorter stem
paint gun.
supports. Place paint inlet of gun on long stem support.
2)
Drain excess paint from cup and gun.
Pots and Cups
3)
Remove all gauges and regulators.
Place pots and/or cups on divider platform over front
spray nozzles.
4)
Lock the gun trigger in the open position by placing the
trigger lock around the gun handle and trigger (see fig. 10).
CAUTION
All pressure gauges must be removed before placing the
equipment in the gun washer to avoid damaging the
gauges.
Trigger Lock
Long Stem Support
Short Stem Support
Gravity Feed
Gun (HVLP)
Siphon Feed Gun
Paint Cup
Pressure Feed Gun
Air Cap
Assembly
fig. 10
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