MAINTENANCE
SUITABLE SOLVENTS FOR
CLEANING VECTOR AA90
APPLICATORS
When cleaning the Vector AA90 applicator, a suit-
able solvent for cleaning depends on the part(s) of
the applicator to be cleaned and the material that
needs to be removed. Ransburg recommends
that all exterior cleaning be done with non-po-
lar solvents to prevent a conductive residue on
critical components. We also understand that
some of these solvents do not always meet the
cleaning needs of some materials. If conductive
polar solvents are used to clean the applicator
components, all residues must be removed using
a non-conductive non-polar solvent (i.e. high flash
naphtha). If there are any questions as to what
solvents are best for cleaning, contact your local
Ransburg distributor and/or your paint supplier.
ROUTINE SCHEDULE
Follow these maintenance steps to extend the
life of the applicator and ensure efficient opera-
tion.
Several Times Daily
• Turn the control unit power OFF!
• Set the trigger stop lever and inspect the air
cap for paint accumulation. Clean as frequently
as necessary with a soft bristled brush and a
suitable solvent.
• Clean all insulating surfaces in the system.
Remove paint accumulation from the exterior of
the applicator and low voltage or high voltage
cable with a solvent dampened cloth.
NEVER
soak or submerge the electrical
components of the applicator, i.e., cascade
barrel assembly, assembly or cable assem-
bly. Damage and failure may occur.
C A U T I O N
!
ENSURE
the power is
OFF
and the
system is grounded before using solvent
to clean
ANY
equipment. Relieve all fluid
pressures.
When using cleaning solvent, standard
health and safety precautions should apply.
W A R N I N G
!
Cleaning of the exterior surfaces of the
applicator should be done with non-polar
solvents. If cleaning requires the use of po-
lar solvents, the applicator should be wiped
down with non-polar solvent prior to going
back into use.
C A U T I O N
!
Any solvent used for cleaning must have
a flash point of 5° C (9° F) above ambient
temperate. It is the end users responsibility
to insure this condition is met.
W A R N I N G
!
The AA90 applicator, air hoses, fluid hoses, and
low voltage/high voltage cable assemblies should
not be submerged or soaked in solvent. However,
the outer surface of these items can be wiped
with a suitable solvent. When the applicator is
disassembled into individual components, some of
these items may be soaked in a suitable cleaning
solvent. The items that cannot be soaked are noted
throughout this manual. All electrical components
cannot be cleaned or soaked in any solvents.
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