DESG1 Rev.
01
02/10/2009
©2008 Velleman
®
Components nv
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3.
General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
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Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.
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Protect the device against extreme heat and dust.
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Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
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All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to
the device is not covered by the warranty.
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Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the
warranty.
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Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and
the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
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Features
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suitable for latex paint, water-based paint, oil-based paints, enamel paints, primers, car under-sealers,
wood sealers, wood preservatives, wood stains…
Note: not suitable for texture paints as these will block the spraying mechanism.
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1 nozzle extension
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2 nozzles: 0.6/0.8mm
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1 spare valve
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1 viscosity cup
5.
Preparation
Liquids
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Before using the spray gun, determine the viscosity of the liquid.
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Make sure the viscosity cup [10] is clean and fill it to the top with liquid.
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Measure the depletion time of the cup. Refer to the table below for an overview of depletion times (in
seconds) for various types of paint.
plastic and latex paints
24~28 enamel
18~22
water-based paints
20~25 aluminium paints
22~25
primers
24~26 car bottom coating
25~35
varnishes 20~25
wood
sealants
28~35
oil-based paints
18~22
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If the measured depletion time is higher than indicated in the table, the paint must be diluted with a
suitable thinner. Mix well and measure the viscosity again. Repeat this step until the depletion time is
within the limits as shown in the table above.
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Remove the reservoir [5] from the spraying gun by twisting it counter clockwise.
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Fill the reservoir [5] with the (diluted) paint. Do not fill above the 800 (ml) marker.
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Make sure to clean the viscosity cup [10] thoroughly for future use.
Spray gun
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Make sure the valve [8] is in place and tightly screw the appropriate nozzle [6] on the spray gun. The
gun comes with 2 nozzles, sizes 0.6mm and 0.8mm.
Note: operation without the valve [8] will result in poor painting results as the (rotating) valve ensures
an equal and steady paint flow.
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For upwards painting (e.g. for ceilings or car bottoms), the nozzle extension [9] should be used. Make
sure the valve [8] is in place and tightly screw the nozzle extension [9] on the spray gun making sure
it is pointing upwards. Screw the nozzle [6] on the nozzle extension [9],
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Look at the bottom of the spraying gun (without reservoir). Insert the suction pipe with filter [7] into
the hole closest to the spraying nozzle.
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Place the spraying gun on top of the reservoir [5], making sure the filter [7] at the end of the suction
pipe is completely submerged. Hold the spraying gun by the grip [4] and turn the reservoir [5]
clockwise to secure it tightly.
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Plug the power cord into a suitable mains outlet.
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The spray gun should be tried out on a piece of test material e.g. a piece of cardboard.
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Press and hold the spray button [3] to release liquid from the nozzle [6].
Note: it takes a short while before the paint comes out of the nozzle, the time which is needed for the
pump to suck up the paint and feed it to the nozzle.
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Turn the flow regulator [2] to regulate the paint flow. Turn counter clockwise for maximum flow,
clockwise to decrease the flow.
