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General
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Identification of Model Version
Model:
Manual Spray Gun PILOT IV
Type:
PILOT IV Gravity-Feed Cup
V 11 401
Manufacturer:
WALTHER Spritz-und Lackiersysteme GmbH
Kärntner Str. 18-30
D-42327 Wuppertal
Tel.: 00 49 (0)202 / 787-0
Fax: 00 49 (0)202 / 787-217
www.walther-pilot.de • Email: [email protected]
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Normal Use
The manual spray gun PILOT IV is exclusively designed for use with sprayable
media. Spraying aggressive media should be avoided as the wetted parts are not
made of stainless specialty steel.
The gun is especially suited for processing / handling paints and lacquers, primers
and fillers.
Please note that sprayable materials may only be applied to work pieces and/or simi-
lar items.
The temperature of the spraying materials shall never exceed 43° C. The term normal
use also implies that any and all safety warnings, operational handling details, etc., as
stated in these operating instructions, are carefully read, understood and duly com-
plied with.
This equipment complies with the explosion protection requirements of Directive 94 /
9 / EC (ATEX 100a) for the explosion group, equipment category and temperature
class indicated on the type plate. When using the equipment, the requirements speci-
fied in these Operating Instructions must be observed at all times.
The technical data indicated on the equipment rating plates and the specifications in
the chapter "Technical Data" must be complied with at all times and must not be
exceeded. An overloading of the equipment must be ruled out.
The equipment may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres only with the autho-
risation of the relevant supervisory authority.
The relevant supervisory authority or the operator of the equipment are respon-
sible for determining the explosion hazard (zone classification).
The operator must check and ensure that all technical data and the marking of the
equipment in accordance with ATEX are compliant with the necessary require-
ments.
The operator must provide corresponding safety measures for all applications in
which the breakdown of the equipment might lead to danger to persons.
If any irregularities are observed while the equipment is in operation, the equip-
ment must be put out of operation immediately and WALTHER PILOT must be
consulted.
Grounding / Equipotential Bonding
Measures must be taken to ensure that the spray gun is sufficiently grounded (ear-
thed) by means of a conductive air hose (maximum resistance 10
6
Ω
).
1.3
Improper Use
This spray gun shall not be used for purposes other than set forth in the above
Chapter Normal Use. Any other form of use and/or application is prohibited.
The improper use also includes such operations as may be:
• spraying of material onto persons and animals
• spraying of liquid nitrogen.
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Technical Description
Models PILOT IV
When actuating the trigger (Item 24) the air valve (Item 18) is opened (preliminary
air); slightly hereafter the material needle (Item 9) is retracted. Closing is in reverse
order.
The material flow rate depends an the diameter of the nozzle.
In addition, the material flow rate can be adjusted by screwing in or out the adju-
sting screw (Item 14).
Through the regulating screw (Item 21) the spraying pattern can be controlled, i. e.
left-hand turn = wide jet, right-hand turn = round jet.
Design versions:
The model PILOT IV is to be used with gravity-feed cup only.
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