Cleaning Procedure
WARNING: High pressure
device-
Follow all safety warnings located on
sprayer and in the owner's
manual.
Always clean
using low pressure,
with the spray tip removed.
Always
flush
into a separate metal container
away from the sprayer. Never
clean
the exterior of the pump while the
pump is
plugged
in
or operating.
PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE:
Step 1 :
Engage trigger safety lock
on
gun.
Step 2: Turn off pump and release fluid
pressure by turning the pressure relief
prime valve located on the side of pump
down.
LOW PRESSURE CLEANING
PROCEDURE:
Step
3:
Remove tip and let soak clean,
in
a small container of solvents or water.
Adjust fluid pressure to lowest possible
setting.
Step
4:
Turn the pump on. Tilt syphon
tube above paint container, allowing the
sprayer to pump itself dry through the
return tube.
Step
5:
Have available container of hot
soapy water if spraying latex (or suitable
solvent for oil base paints). Do not
clean with mineral spirits
if
using latex
paint as this
will make jelly.
Step
6:
Place syphon tube into
container with hot soapy water or
solvents. Let circulate for 2-3 minutes,
then turn unit off.
Step 7:
To
save paint still
in
spray hose,
turn prime valve
up
to spray position,
then carefully trigger gun into and
against side of metal paint container.
Be careful of splashing. When cleaning
solution appears, shut off gun and place
gun
in
a separate metal container.
Repeat process if spraying with two
guns.
Step
8:
Trigger gun and let cleaning
solution circulate for approximately 2-3
minutes, then turn unit off.
Step
9:
Turn prime valve down and
remove suction tube from cleaning
container. Turn unit on and
allow
sprayer to
pump
dry.
Step 10:
Take
a clean container of
water or solvent and using low pressure
pump through system until clear.
If
cleaning with water, pump a small
amount of mineral spirits or TITAN LS-
1
0 solution through pump. This will
protect against corrosion.
Step
11
:
Take
suction tube out of
container
and
let sprayer
run
itself dry.
Step 12:
Check
filter on pump and gun.
Clean or replace.
Step 13: Remove spray tip from
solvent,
clean with a soft bristle brush
and store in a dry place.
TROUBLESHOOTING AIRLESS GUN
PROBLEM
Spitting
gun
Gun
will
not
shut
off
Gun
does
not
spray
PROBABLE
CAUSE
1.
Air
in
system
2.
Dirty
gun
3.
Needle
assembly
out
of
adjustment
4.
Broken
or
chipped
seat
1.
Worn
or
broken
needle
&
seat
2.
Needle
assembly
out
of
adjustment
3.
Dirty
gun
1.
No
paint
2.
Plugged
filter
or
tip
3.
Broken
needle
in
gun
REMEDY
1.
Inspect
connections
for
air
leaks
2.
Disassemble
and
clean
3.
Inspect
and
adjust
4.
Inspect
and
replace
1.
Replace
2.
Adjust
3.
Clean
1.
Check
fluid
supply
2.
Clean
3.
Replace
TROUBLESHOOTING SPRAY PATTERNS
PROBLEM
PROBABLE
CAUSE
Tails
1.
Inadequate
fluid
delivery
2.
Fluid
not
atomizing
3.
Insufficient
velocity
4.
Material
too
cohesive
5.
Tip
worn
past
pump
capacity
Heavy
centered
pattern
1.
Worn
tip
2.
Tip
may
be
chipped
Distorted
pattern
1.
Plugged,
worn
or
chipped
tip
Pattern
expanding
and
1.
Leak
in
suction
tube
contracting
(Surge)
2.
Not
enough
hose
3.
Tip
too
large
or
worn
REMEDY
1.
Increase
pressure
2.
Change
to
smaller
tip
3.
Clean
gun
&
pump
filters
4.
Reduce
viscosity
5.
Replace
1.
Replace
2.
Replace
1.
Clean
or
replace
1.
Tighten
2.
Use
a
minimum
of
50'
(15m)
of
1/4"
high
pressure
hose
3.
Replace
with
a
new
or
smaller
tip
AIRLESS TIP SELECTION
Tips are selected by the orifice size
and
fan width. The proper
selection is determined by the fan width required for a specific job and
by the orifice size that
will supply the desired amount of fluid and
accomplish proper atomization.
For light viscosity fluids,
smaller orifice tips generally are desired. For
heavier viscosity materials, larger orifice tips are preferred. Please
refer to the chart below.
Note: do not exceed the pump's recommended tip size.
The following chart indicates the
most
common sizes and the
appropriate materials to be sprayed.
.011
- .013 Lacquers & Stains 1
00
Mesh Filter
.015-
.019 Oil & Latex
50
Mesh Filter
.021
- .026 Heavy Bodied Latex & Blockfillers 5 Mesh Filter
Fan widths measuring
8" to 12" (20
to
30
em) are most preferred
because they offer more control while spraying and are less likely to
plug.
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