8
Getting to know your Spray Gun
DVD
The SprayStation Gemini
®
can be set up for two different applications,
spraying directly from the paint can or Gemini Bucket for large projects
or from the Paint Pot for small projects.
Switch functionality
Pump
Turbine
Paint speed dial
Paint flow adjuster
VERTICAL
IMPORTANT:
Correct cleaning of this sprayer is essential for successful operation on next use.
Please refer to the How to DVD and the cleaning section of your operational manual to thoroughly
clean your sprayer.
Large Projects
Direct from the paint can (or Gemini Bucket)
(water-based coatings only)
HINT:
HVLP technology produces warm air through the Air Cap (3) allowing the paint to dry quicker which can enhance the final effect and allow you to
apply additional coats if necessary much sooner although you should follow the paint manufacturer’s recommended drying/curing times where
possible.
We recommend you spend some time practicing on cardboard, newspaper or scrap wood to familiarise yourself with how the spray gun works
and the flow rate (i.e. how fast the material will spray) before starting any work regardless of experience level.
Start with the Paint Flow Adjuster (8) at its minimum setting so the spray gun trigger cannot be pulled. Do not forget that the paint flow adjuster controls
the quantity of paint sprayed. The spray gun will allow you to have greater control when spraying (Fig.5).
The gun has 3 spray patterns which can be changed by the external Spray Direction Plate (4) from either a horizontal fan pattern, to a round
detailed pattern or to a vertical fan pattern. When adjusting through patterns you will notice the oval fan pattern width reduce and increase as it moves
from horizontal to vertical positions. This is useful when you have particular size items you need to spray. The maximum width you can spray is 8” down
to 1” on the round pattern.
HORIZONTAL SPRAy PATTERN
– is ideal for vertical spraying up and down (Fig.3).
1) To achieve a vertical application (Fig. 4) set Spray Direction Plate (4) (as shown) then pull the trigger and move your arm up and down
>>
(Fig.4).
VERTICAL SPRAy PATTERN
– is ideal for horizontal spraying left to right (Fig.3).
2) To achieve a horizontal application (Fig. 4) set Spray Direction Plate (4) (as shown) then pull the trigger and move your arm left to right
>>
(Fig.4).
ROUND SPRAy PATTERN
– is ideal for detailed areas or small objects (Fig.3).
3) To achieve a round application set Spray Direction Plate (4) (as shown).
Spraying with your SprayStation Gemini® is very intuitive and through a little practice you will very quickly become a good sprayer.
When practicing adjust the Paint Flow Adjuster (8) and spray patterns to see the effect this has (Fig.4).
Horizontal pattern
Round pattern
Vertical pattern
