Maintenance
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Clean Outside of Gun
1. Turn off turbine air (TA).
2. Flush the gun. See
Flushing
, page 19
3. Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
, page 16.
4. Clean the outside of the gun with a compatible sol-
vent. Use a soft cloth. Wring out excess fluid from
cloth. Point the gun down to prevent solvent from
entering the gun passages. Do not immerse the gun
Clean the Spray Gun
Equipment Needed
•
soft bristle brush
•
compatible solvent
Procedure
1. Be sure the turbine air (TA) is turned off.
2. Relieve the pressure.
3. Remove the retaining ring (24), air cap/tip guard
(25), spray tip (3), and gun shroud (26). See page
29.
4. Dip the end of a soft bristle brush into compatible
solvent. clean the front of the gun with the brush.
Avoid getting any solvent into the air passages.
Whenever possible, point the gun down when
cleaning it. See F
IGURE
13
If it appears that there is paint inside the air pas-
sages, remove the gun from the line for servicing.
5. Dampen a soft cloth with solvent and wring out the
excess. Wipe the exterior of the gun and shroud
clean. See F
IGURE
14.
6. Remove the bottom fluid tube fitting (C) and fluid fil-
ter (20). See F
IGURE
15. Clean the filter in compati-
ble solvent.
NOTICE
•
Clean all parts with a non-conductive, compatible
solvent. Conductive solvents can cause the gun to
malfunction.
•
Fluid in the air passages could cause the gun to
malfunction and could draw current and reduce the
electrostatic effect. Fluid in the power supply cavity
can reduce the turbine life. Whenever possible,
point the gun down when cleaning it. Do not use
any cleaning method which could allow fluid into
the gun air passages.
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. 13 Clean Front of Gun
F
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. 14 Clean Gun Body
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