CLEANUP
CLEANING NOTES - READ BEFORE CLEANING
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When using latex material, clean sprayer and components
with warm, soapy water. For oil based material use
mineral spirits. Never use mineral spirits with latex
materials.
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NEVER use gasoline to clean sprayer.
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Dispose of used cleaning solution properly.
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Thorough cleaning and lubrication of sprayer is
important to ensure proper operation after storage.
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If you flush your sprayer with mineral spirits, repeat
Cleanup instructions using warm, soapy water.
YOU WILL NEED
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Warm, soapy water if using latex material
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Mineral spirits if using oil-based material
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Empty waste container
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Soft-bristled brush
The suction tube may become discolored or cloudy
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after being used. This is normal.
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Perform Pressure Relief Procedure (page 10).
2.
Remove the tip guard from the spray gun.
3.
Remove the spray tip from the tip guard. Place both into a
container of the appropriate cleaning solution.
It is okay to place the spray tip and tip guard in the
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same container of cleaning solution that you will use
in the following steps.
Allowing them to soak while flushing will make it
easier to clean them afterwards.
4.
Submerge suction set into a bucket with the appropriate
cleaning solution.
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Follow these steps whenever cleaning with mineral
spirits:
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If spraying or cleaning with oil-based materials, the spray
gun must be grounded while preparing the spray hose
or cleaning.
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Ground the gun by holding it against the edge of a metal
container while purging. Failure to do so may lead to a
static electric discharge which may cause a fire.
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Always flush spray gun at least one hose length from
spray pump.
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If collecting flushed solvent in one gallon metal container,
place it into an empty five gallon container, then flush.
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Area must be free from vapors.
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Follow all cleanup instructions.
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