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SET-UP
• Remove all components from carton, identify them and become familiar with their purpose.
• A 3/8" I.D.
minimum
air hose at a 25'
maximum
length is strongly recommended for
best results. Smaller I.D. hose and greater length may reduce available CFM and produce
unsatisfactory results.
• A clean, dry, regulated air supply is required. The use of an additional “on the gun” regulator is
strongly recommended to accurately control gun pressure while painting.
• Clean out the paint cup as well as the paint gun air and paint passages with a solvent such as
Eastwood PRE
or acetone to remove any residual manufacturing impurities before use. Dry
thoroughly.
IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE PAINTING:
1. Please note that many variables affect the adjustment of a paint gun including paint
viscosity and type, atmospheric conditions such as humidity, barometric pressure and
temperature as well as air inlet pressure and operator preference. Always “tune” the
gun before each use as prevailing conditions may not be the same as the previous use.
2. It is always best to test spray on sheets of cardboard or masking paper with the actual
paint you will be applying while making your adjustments to become familiar with the
gun and achieve the ideal Fluid Control Setting.
3. Remember that a small amount of product used at this point can avoid
disappointment in your results and the need to re-do your work later.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
“Dry” paint
appearance
Paint Gun is too
far from surface
Keep within 8" to 12"
Paint Gun being
moved too fast
over surface
Slow down gun motion over surface
Inlet air pressure
too high
Decrease gun inlet air pressure and or increase
fluid flow
Incorrect thinner/
reducer
Check paint manufacturer’s reducing/thinning
instructions
Thin paint
appearance
Paint Gun is too
far from surface
Keep within 8” to 12”
Paint Gun being
moved too fast
over surface
Slow down gun motion over surface
Inlet air pressure
too high
Decrease gun inlet air pressure and or increase
fluid flow
Incorrect thinner/
reducer
Check paint manufacturer’s reducing/thinning
instructions
Paint
spray is
sputtering
Paint Gun is dirty
or contaminated
Disassemble and clean gun with suitable solvent
Nozzle or Air cap
loose.
Tighten Nozzle and or Air Cap
Needle tip or
Nozzle seat
damaged
Replace Needle/Nozzle set
Gun being tipped
too far down
Operate gun with tip tilted no more than 45º down
or up
TROUBLESHOOTING
(CONTINUED)
