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Figure 13. Clean pump with suitable solvent .
5) Turn pressure control to minimum and close prime
valve.
6) Unlock trigger, and with spray tip still removed and
pressure in prime zone, aim gun into paint pail and
hold trigger open until paint flow stops and solvent
flow just begins. Release trigger. Aim gun into solvent
pail/hopper and circulate solvent for about two
minutes. To reduce splashing, direct the fluid stream
along inside of bucket at a side angle and well above
the fluid level (or submerge the tip in the solvent).
Release trigger. Point spray gun into an empty waste
bucket and spray at least 1 gallon of fluid into it. (see
figure 14).
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
As with all spray equipment, your sprayer must be
cleaned properly or it will not operate properly.
Clogged valves and filters are the most common
causes of problems. If followed, these guidelines will
insure trouble free performance from your sprayer.
CAUTION: Clean with water if latex is used. Clean
with paint thinners for oil based paints. Both water
and paint thinner will be refered to as "solvent" from
here on in.
CLEAN-UP:
To get the best use and longest life from your sprayer, it
is very important to clean it out properly. The procedure is
simple and is very similar to the flushing procedure
performed earlier. Cleaning and flushing would also be
required when changing color, or type of paint, ie: latex
changing to oil base.
1) Lock gun trigger, turn pressure control to minimum,
open prime valve to release all system pressure.
2) Turn zip tip to halfway position and remove from
gun. (if so equipped).
3) While unit is running in prime zone, with prime valve
open, tilt unit back (or lift suction system out of pail)
and allow it 10-15 seconds to pump out paint.
Figure 12. Pump fluid out.
4) Place suction tube in proper solvent. Clean outside of
metal suction tube.
