Momentarily trigger the spray gun
to disperse the oil around the piston
and cylinder.
LONG TERM CLEAN-UP
If the spray gun is being stored for
a period of time the following
should also be undertaken in
addition to the above cleaning
instructions:
1) Ensure the spray gun is
unplugged.
2) Remove paint container and pull
out the suction tube.
3) Unscrew the 4 mounting screws
on the underside of the cylinder
housing.
4) Remove container cover and
cylinder housing from the motor
housing.
5) Remove the piston and spring,
thoroughly clean with the
appropriate thinner.
6) Remove the spray nozzle by
turning anti-clockwise.
7) Pull out the valve, making sure
that this is not ‘stretched’ during
removal or lost.
8) Clean all parts thoroughly.
9) Lubricate with oil.
10) Re-assemble in reverse order.
See fig 9.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Please be aware that certain parts
of this spray gun will wear, requiring
replacement and that these parts
are not covered by guarantee.
These parts include the valve,
spray nozzle, piston and spring.
The wear on these parts depends
on the abrasiveness of the
materials being sprayed. More
abrasive materials such as latex
paint (emulsions) will cause these
parts to wear much faster. You
would normally expect to replace an
atomiser valve after spraying
between 25-45 litres of latex.
If you check the face of a new valve
you will see the size of the 3 holes
and the smoothness of the
bumpers.
Worn valves will have larger holes
and scratches on the surface. This
will cause a poor spray pattern and
will require replacing. Replacement
valves are available from the Earlex
Service Department.
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Fig 9
Fig 8
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