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Operation Cleanup
4.6 Pressure Relief Procedure
Be sure to follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when
shutting the unit down for any purpose, including
servicing or adjusting any part of the spray system,
changing or cleaning spray nozzles, or preparing for
cleanup.
1. Lockthespraygunbyturningtheguntriggerlocktothe
locked position.
2. Close the shuto valve.
3. Open the bleed valve by turning it fully counterclockwise.
4. Unlockthegunbyturningtheguntriggerlocktothe
unlocked position.
5. Hold the metal part of the gun rmly to the side of a metal
waste container to earth the gun and avoid a build up of static
electricity.
6. Trigger the gun to remove any pressure that may still be in the
hose.
7. Lockthegunbyturningtheguntriggerlocktothelocked
position.
4.7 Cleaning a Clogged Tip
1. Follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” found in the Operation
section of this manual, section 4.6.
2. If the tip clogs, rotate the tip handle 180° until the arrow on
the handle is facing the opposite of the spray direction and
the handle clicks in the reverse position.
3. Trigger the gun once so that the pressure can blow the clog
out.NEVERusethetipinthereversepositionformorethan
ONE trigger pull at a time. This procedure can be repeated
until the tip is free of clogging.
The flow from the spray tip is at very high pressure.
Contact with any body part may be dangerous. Do
not place finger on gun outlet. Do not point the gun
at any person. Never operate the spray gun without
the proper tip guard.
5. Cleanup
Attention
The sprayer, hose, and gun should be cleaned
thoroughly after daily use. Failure to do so permits
material to build up, seriously aecting the
performance of the unit.
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 re or
explosion in the presence of ammable vapors.
5.1 Special cleanup instructions for use with
ammable solvents
• Alwaysushspraygunpreferablyoutsideandatleastone
hose length from spray pump.
• Ifcollectingushedsolventsinaonegallonmetalcontainer,
place it into an empty ve gallon container, then ush
solvents.
• Areamustbefreeofammablevapors.
• Followallcleanupinstructions.
5.2 Cleaning the sprayer
1. Follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” found in the Operation
section of this manual, section 4.5.
2. Remove the gun tip and tip guard and clean with a brush
using the appropriate solvent.
3. Place the siphon tube into a container of the appropriate
solvent.
Attention
Use only compatible solvents when cleaning
out oil based enamels, lacquers, coal tar, and
epoxies. Check with the uid manufacturer for the
recommended solvent.
4. Place the bleed hose into a metal waste container.
5. Close the shuto valve (g 13, item 1). The gure shows the
handle in the closed position.
6. Start the compressor.
7. Turn the air regulator (2) fully counterclockwise to its lowest
pressure setting.
8. Open the bleed valve (3) by turning it fully counterclockwise.
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9. Open the shuto valve (g. 13, item 1). The handle should
now be in line with the valve.
10. Allow the solvent to circulate through the sprayer and ush
the material out of the bleed hose into the metal waste
container.