TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or
on skin, inhaled, or swallowed.
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Read MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) to know the specific hazards of the
fluids you are using.
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Always wear appropriate gloves and eye protection
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Always wear a respirator or mask. Read all instructions of the respirator or
mask to ensure that it will provide the necessary protection against the
inhalation of harmful vapors. Please also check with the local jurisdiction.
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Paint, solvents, insecticides and other materials may be harmful if inhaled.
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Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according
to applicable guideline.
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Do not stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand or body.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse of equipment can cause serious injury or death.
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Never aim the spray gun at another person or animal. In the event of injury,
seek expert medical advice immediately.
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Do not operate or spray near children.
Keep children away from equipment at all times.
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Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support.
Keep effective footing and balance at all times.
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Stay alert and watch what you are doing.
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Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Do not kink or over-bend the hose.
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Do not use the hose as a strength member to pull or lift the equipment.
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Do not cover turbine case as this will restrict air to the intake and result in
overheating and premature failure of the motor.
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Do not carry turbine while spraying.
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Check the hose, hose connectors and power cord daily.
Any worn or damaged parts should be replaced immediately.
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Use only genuine QTech replacement parts.
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It is normal for the turbine air outlet (manifold) to become hot during use.
Please allow your QTech HVLP Turbine to cool for a few minutes before
removing the hose from the turbine manifold.
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GETTING STARTED
NOTE
Throughout this manual we have used the generic word ‘Paint’ to describe all and
any coatings. Please substitute the word ‘Paint’ for whatever finish or coating you
are spraying.
Your QTech HVLP Gun has been adjusted at the factory and is ready for spraying.
To clean out any impurities that may have accumulated during assembly or
shipping, we recommend spraying a small quantity of clean paint thinner through
the gun. Before tackling any serious spraying, experiment with the gun on a scrap
piece of wood until you become familiar with all the controls.
HOSE CONNECTION
Connect the hex nut at the end of the hose (female connector) to the turbine air
outlet.
Tighten this nut lightly. Overturning could cause the internal manifold to
rotate and break the internal seal to the motor.
A Male Quick Connect Coupling
10-2010 is available as an accessory for the connection to the turbine.
AIR CONTROL VALVE
The Air Control Valve 10-2003 is located on the hose next to the brass quick-connect.
It provides you with a means of controlling the air flow through the gun. It offers
fingertip control when needed to reduce bounce back and overspray. It is important to
remember that the air control valve - is the ‘last in the chain’ of operations after:
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Thinning the paint
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Adjusting the shape and size of the spray pattern
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Adjusting the flow of paint through the gun
After performing these operations, you should spray a few passes onto a scrap
piece of plywood or cardboard. This will allow you to determine if the paint levels
nicely. Once the Gun is producing a perfect finish with
full air, you may then
experiment with turning the air down until bounce back is reduced to a minimum.
However, if orange-peel results, you have no option but to turn the air up again a
slight amount.
PLASTIC DIAPHRAGM
The 1 litre pressurised suction cup has a Plastic Diaphragm 10-2005 (not found in
the gravity spray gun). This diaphragm prevents paint from entering the Pressure
Tube 10-2000. The small air hole in the diaphragm should not be placed directly
below the air hole in the nipple. Position the diaphragm hole to the rear of the cup.
The spray gun can be turned to different angles when spraying but never beyond
horizontal.
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