
AH-94-04.7
REA-90 and 90L Spray Applicators - Maintenance
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5. If the fluid tube will not pull out of the fitting, it
might be necessary to remove the fluid tube bracket
from the gun. (Refer to "Fluid Tube Bracket" in the
"Maintenance" section.)
6. Remove the fluid tube, ferrule, and spacer from
the barrel.
Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning and Inspection
1. Clean the fluid tube, associated fittings, and
ferrules in a suitable solvent.
2. Inspect the fluid tube for paint contamination
and/or damage. If any is found it should be
replaced.
Reinstall
Reinstall
Reinstall
Reinstall
Reinstall
1. At one end of the fluid tube, place the nut and
ferrule that will attach to the fluid tube bracket
fitting.
2. At the opposite end, install the fluid tube
connector, ferrule, and spacer. Place this end of
the fluid tube into the barrel and push it into the bore
until seated.
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The inside diameter of the fluid tube
should only be cleaned by flushing solvent
through it while in service. No attempt
should be made to clean the inside diameter
of the fluid tube once it is removed from the
applicator. If there is paint residue in the
bore it should be replaced. Also, if the outer
surface is contaminated or damaged it
should be replaced.
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The accumulation of paint on the outer
surface of the fluid tube can lead to reduced
gun efficiency and/or electrical damage.
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3. Slide the spacer and ferrule into the barrel bore.
Then screw the fluid tube connector into the barrel
by hand.
4. Secure the fluid tube to the barrel using a
wrench.
5. Flex the fluid tube slightly until the other end fits
into the fitting on the fluid tube bracket. If the fluid
tube will not flex enough, loosen the fitting from the
bracket.
6. Slide the nut and ferrule into position to engage
the fitting and hand tighten.
7. With a 3/4-inch open end wrench, secure the
nut to the fitting.
FLUID HOSE
FLUID HOSE
FLUID HOSE
FLUID HOSE
FLUID HOSE
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VENT
VENT
VENT BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
APPLICA
APPLICA
APPLICA
APPLICA
APPLICAT
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Removal
Removal
Removal
Removal
Removal
1. With a 3/4-inch open end wrench, unscrew the
fluid hose nut from the fluid tube bracket fitting and
remove the fluid hose.
2. Remove the fluid hose from the fluid supply.
Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning and Inspection
1. The outer surface of the fluid hose can be
wiped with a suitable solvent.
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DO NOT overflex the fluid tube into the
fitting. This will kink the tube and it will have
to be replaced.
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