16E / 16E-H / 16E-P Spray Gun
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MAN 96150 EN 01
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Operation
4.1
Operating Controls
Gas Head Valve
The gas head valve has an automatic safety return which closes the
gas valve whenever the safety handle is released. The gas head valve
has three positions:
•
Closed -
All gases to the spray gun are shut off.
•
Lighting -
For lighting the gun only. A detent in the valve handle
indicates the exact position. Always set the valve to the run posi-
tion and engage the safety handle first before setting the valve to
the lighting position. In the lighting position, the valve allows only
oxygen and fuel gas to flow to the nozzle. Air flow remains off.
After the gun is lit, the valve is immediately set to the run position.
The safety handle must be held for the valve to remain in the light-
ing position.
•
Run -
Normal operating position for spraying. Fuel gas and oxygen
are set to the optimum levels to sustain combustion. Air is supplied
to the front end and to the mechanical wire drive components. The
safety handle must be held for the valve to remain in the run posi-
tion.
METCO
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Wire Speed
Control Ring
Safety
Gas
ON-OFF
WIRE
FEED
CLOSED
Handle
Valve
LIGHT
RUN