Flush
Flush before using the equipment, before
changing colors, and when you are done
spraying. Use solvent that is compatible with
gun wetted parts and fluid that will be sprayed.
Flush at lowest possible pressure.
See Compliant Cleaning Methods, page 8,
to comply with air quality laws if applicable.
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 5.
2. Disconnect the fluid supply hose and air
supply hose from the gun.
3. Connect the solvent supply hose to the gun.
4. Hold metal part of gun against a grounded
metal container, trigger, and flush the gun
with solvent until all traces of paint are
removed from the gun passages.
5. Turn off the solvent supply.
6. Relieve the pressure.
7. Disconnect the solvent supply hose from
the gun.
Flush Model 289233
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 5.
2. Disconnect pressure tube (110) from cup
pressure inlet elbow fitting (111). See
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3. Dispose of any paint in cup.
4. Fill cup with a small amount of solvent.
5. Remove and clean shield (108), then
reinstall it. See Parts, page 38.
6. Close pressure relief valve (112) and spray
into grounded metal waste container until
equipment is clean.
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7. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure,
page 5.
Cleaning Gun
CAUTION
•
Do not submerge gun in solvent. Solvent
dissolves lubricant, dries out packings,
and may clog air passages. Model
289233: You can immerse front end of
gun in solvent just until cup connection
is covered.
•
Do not use metal tools to clean air cap
holes as this may scratch them; scratches
can distort the spray pattern.
•
Use a compatible solvent.
Model 289233: Remove air pressure
•
regulator before placing spray gun and cup
in a gun washer.
1. Flush, page 7.
2. Use a rag moistened in solvent to wipe
outside of gun.
3. Blow dry gun inside and out. Lubricate,
see Maintenance, page 6.
See Compliant Cleaning Methods,
page 8, to comply with air quality laws
if applicable.
Maintenance
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