After Use - Earlex SPRAY STATION GEMINI Manual De Instrucciones

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Clean the inside of the body of the spray gun.
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Thoroughly dry all parts before reassembling.
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Reassemble parts in reverse order.
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Ensure the Air Cap Ring (2) is fully tightened and the Fluid Tip (5) is pushed into place so that the spray gun Needle (7) will shut off.
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Tips: Ensure the Spray Direction Plate (4) is free to move. If necessary loosen the Air Cap Ring (2) slightly.
NEVER DISPOSE OF PAINTS OR SOLVENTS DOWN THE DRAIN. ALWAYS USE YOUR LOCAL WASTE COLLECTION SITE.
REPEAT THE SAME PROCESS ABOVE TO CLEAN THE FLUID TIP & NEEDLE.
DO NOT DISMANTLE THE SPRAY GUN BY UNDOING THE SCREWS.
When removing the needle and fluid tip ensure you DO NOT try and remove the
HINT: Before removing or re-inserting the needle and fluid tip ensure the spray gun has been flushed through with water or the appropriate thinners
so the inner tube is clean.
HINT: The cleaning operation on the spray gun when completed immediately can take you less than 5 minutes. If taking a break, leave the spray gun in
a plastic bag to prevent the paint from drying.
Motor Housing Unit
The turbine unit only requires minimal maintenance.
Ensure its Air Filter element (21) is kept clean at all times.
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This can be washed out if necessary and refitted when dry. From time to time this filter will need replacing, please order part FF0018.

After Use

The Air Hose (15) is stored by coiling it around the paint bucket.
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Place the gun into the docking station on the top of the turbine near the handle at the storage adaptor.
Fluid Tips and Needles
(applies to spraying with the quart container only)
The fluid tip and needle that is supplied with your spray gun is ideal for most applications, however if you want to use you Earlex Spray Station Gemini
to achieve a finer finish when spraying a material such as polyurethane, varnish or lacquer we recommend you invest in a fine finish tip and needle (see
the Needle chart below). Tips and needles may be obtained from the dealer where you purchased your Earlex Spray Station Gemini from, if not you
can call our toll free number
Needle Selection Guidelines
(applies to spraying with the quart container only)
Needle fluid tip size
Tip HVACV1 - 1.0mm (0.04") ultra fine finish tip
and needle kit
Tip HVACV15 - 1.5mm (0.06") ultra fine finish tip
and needle kit
Tip HVACV2 - 2.0mm (0.08") stain/ latex tip and
needle kit
Tip HVACV3 - 3.0mm (0.12") course tip and
needle kit
Changing the Tip and Needle
ENSURE YOU REPLACE BOTH THE MATCHING FLUID TIP (Fig.1-5) AND NEEDLE (Fig.1-7).
Unscrew Air Cap Ring (2).
● Remove the Air Cap (3).
● Remove the Spray Direction Plate (4).
● It is recommended that you push the trigger forward to help release the Fluid Tip (5).
● Using the Needle and fluid tip tool - pincher end A (1) remove the fluid tip (5).
Insert the Needle and fluid tip end B (1) into the inner tube and unscrew the needle counter clockwise, then pull to release the needle.
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● Insert the optional needle and screw into place.
● Insert the corresponding Fluid tip and push into place.
● Reassemble all other parts in reverse order.
● Ensure the Air Cap Ring (2) is fully tightened and the Fluid Tip (5) is pushed into place so that the spray gun Needle (7) will shut off. Make sure the
● Spray Direction Plate (4) is free to move. If necessary loosen the Air Cap Ring (2) slightly.
lip seal from the needle assembly.
888-944-HVLP
to purchase these directly.
Material sprayed
Acrylics, Synthetics, Polyurethane, Thinners, Lacquers, Fluorescent, Oil-Based Stains
Acrylics, Synthetics, Polyurethane, Thinners, Lacquers, Fluorescent, Oil-Based Stains
Oil-based, Hammer, Oxide, Primer, Air Drying, Enamel, Varnish, Marine Paint, Multi-Color, Industrial
Synthetics, Oil, Polyurethane, Aluminum Thicker Lacquers, Water-Based Stains, Shellac
Chlorinated Rubber, Oxide, Zinc Rich Primer, Epoxy, Plastic Additives, Floor Paving Paint, Exterior
Latex
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