Parts
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3A1182G
Cleaning
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Always use low pressure in the cleaning process.
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Always remove spray tip before cleaning - AFTER following the Pressure Relief Procedure!
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Use a metal bucket for cleaning and maintain firm metal to metal contact to gun to the bucket.
Tools and Equipment Needed
1.
Soft bristle brush, clean-up rags.
4.
Empty bucket for wastes.
2.
8” crescent wrench for removing gun tip and filter in gun han-
dle.
5.
Storage solution of Pump Conditioner mixed with 1 gallon of
water if using latex OR compatible paint thinner if using
oil-based paint.
3.
Prepared 5 gallon bucket of soapy water if using latex, or min-
eral spirits solvent (also called white spirit) if using oil-based.
(Second bucket will usually be required).
STEP 1
1A.
IMPORTANT: Relieve pressure by following the Pressure Relief Procedure, Step 6 of Operation,
and be sure gun trigger lock (latch) is in the locked position.
1B.
Remove tip and tip guard from spray gun and place in mineral spirits solvent (also called white
spirit) or water.
STEP 2
Turn unit ON. Turn pressure control knob to low pressure.
2A.
Lift suction tube and return tube out of paint and hold over paint bucket. Any paint remaining in the
unit will return into the bucket out through the return tube.
2B.
Wipe excess paint from suction tube.
2C.
Place suction tube into prepared bucket of water or mineral spirits solvent (also called white spirit).
STEP 3
Release the gun trigger lock very carefully.
3A.
Turn the Prime/PR Valve to be closed position. Adjust the pressure control knob for minimum
pressure.
Important: Never use high pressure for cleaning.
3B.
Trigger gun into paint bucket to allow paint to run out of hose and gun
3C.
Place gun over empty metal bucket and trigger gun using VERY LOW PRESSURE and maintain-
ing firm metal to metal contact for 3-4 minutes until it runs clean. (Second bucket may be required)
STEP 4
4A.
IMPORTANT: Follow Pressure Relief Procedure Step 6A of Operation.
4B.
Remove filters from suction tube and gun handle. Clean with water or mineral spirits solvent (also
called white spirit) and soft brush and reassemble suction and gun filter only. DO NOT reassemble
gun tip and tip guard at this point.
STEP 5
5A.
Mix bottle of Pump Conditioner with 1 gallon of water or prepared mineral spirits solvent (also
called white spirit) and put suction tube into pail. Prime unit (Prime/PR Valve Open Position and
Pressure Control Knob in low position.) Trigger gun to fill the hose and gun. LEAVE this mixture in
the pump and hose for storage. DO NOT DISCHARGE. Turn motor off while the suction tube
remains in the bucket.
5B.
Disconnect from power.
5C.
Roll up hose and tape. Now reassemble gun with spray tip and tip guard. After you have discon-
nected sprayer from electrical power, turn Prime/PR Valve to closed position for storage.
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