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GUN SETTINGS
•
Air Cap
: Make sure
the Air Cap is properly
oriented in a horizontal
plane to produce a verti-
cal fan spray pattern by
viewing the HVLP Paint
Gun from the front. To
adjust, loosen Retaining
Ring by rotating counter-
clockwise slightly, adjust
Air Cap then re-tighten
Retaining Ring
(FIG 3)
.
•
Fluid Control:
The Fluid
Control knob (located at
mid-rear of gun body)
regulates the distance the
Needle travels and the
amount of paint flowing
through the gun.
NOTE:
Generally, for higher viscosity coatings, a wider opening is desired. A more closed open-
ing is better suited for lower viscosity fluids. To adjust, rotate the Fluid Control Knob outward
(counter-clockwise as viewed from the rear) to increase flow and turn inward to reduce flow
(FIG 3)
.
•
Fan Control:
The Fan Control knob (located at the upper-rear of the paint gun body) controls
the size and shape of the spray pattern or “fan”. Rotating the knob counter-clockwise (as
viewed from the rear of the gun) will produce a larger and softer spray pattern while rotating it
clockwise will result in a smaller, sharper, round pattern. For most painting conditions, a larger,
softer fan is desired
(FIG 3)
.
•
Air Control:
The Air Control knob (located at the bottom of the
gun handle adjacent to the air inlet) is opened by rotating in a
counter-clockwise direction (as viewed from the bottom of the
gun). This is for “fine tuning” the airflow to the gun. You will
generally want to set the inlet pressure at the regulator. Start
with the Air Control in the fully open position and decrease air
as needed
(FIG 3)
.
• With practice, you will quickly acquire a “feel” for the gun and
will be producing professional results.
• After achieving optimal knob settings, note their positions with
the numbered indicators on the face of the knobs. This will
assist in quickly “tuning” the gun in future uses
(FIG 4)
.
FIG. 4
FIG. 3
Air Cap
✓
Air Control
✓
Fluid
Control
✓
Fan
Control
✓
