Cleanup
6.
Cleanup
The sprayer, hose, and gun should be cleaned
thoroughly after daily use. Failure to do so permits
material to build up, seriously afecting the
performance of the unit.
Attention
Always spray at minimum pressure with the gun
nozzle tip removed when using mineral spirits or
any other solvent to clean the sprayer, hose, or
gun. Static electricity buildup may result in a ire or
explosion in the presence of lammable vapors.
6.1
Special cleanup instructions for use with
lammable solvents
length from spray pump.
place it into an empty ive gallon container, then lush solvents.
6.2
Overnight Storage
Shutdown
1. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to the
minimum setting.
pressure.
3. Trigger the gun to remove any pressure that may still be in the
hose.
4. Lock the trigger by rotating the trigger lock forward until it
stops.
sprayer.
6. For latex materials only, pour 1/2 cup water slowly on the
top of the paint to prevent the paint from drying. For other
7. Wrap the spray gun assembly in a damp cloth and place it in a
plastic bag. Seal the bag shut.
8. Place the sprayer in a safe place out of the sun for short-term
storage.
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Startup
1. Remove the gun from the plastic bag.
2. Stir the water into the paint for latex materials. Remove the
cover from the paint hopper or material container and stir the
paint for all other materials.
and that the pressure is completely reduced.
to increase the pressure.
6. Test the sprayer on a practice piece and begin spraying.
6.3
Long-Term Storage
Do not allow material to build up on the motor or
the motor will overheat. Do not allow lammable
solvents to come in contact with the motor or they
could ignite.
You will need a bucket, cleaning solution, a
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toothbrush, a wrench and cleaning rags.
Do not use mineral spirits or paint thinner on
latex paint, or the mixture will turn into a jelly-like
substance which is di cult to remove.
Attention
Clearing the Paint Hopper
hopper of a hopper unit.
1. Lock the gun trigger by rotating the trigger lock forward until
it stops.
2. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to the
minimum setting.
5. Direct the return tube into the original material container.
7. Turn the pressure control knob to 1/2 maximum pressure.
This will draw the remaining material in the paint hopper
through the pump, up the return tube, and into the material
container.
8. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to the
minimum pressure setting.
9. Trigger the gun to relieve pressure and lock the gun.
10. Remove the spray tip and guard and place them into a
container of water or appropriate solvent for the type of
material with which you are painting.
11. Fill the paint hopper with water or an appropriate solvent for
the type of material with which you are painting.
12. Direct the return tube into a waste bucket.
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