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Pressure Relief Procedure
Be sure to follow the pressure relief procedure
when shutting the unit down for any purpose,
including servicing or adjusting any part of the
spray system, changing or cleaning spray tips, or
preparing for cleanup.
1. Lock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock to the locked
position.
2. Turn off the sprayer by moving the ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position.
3. Set the pressure to minimum by turning the pressure
control knob fully counterclockwise.
4. Unlock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock to the
unlocked position.
5. Hold the metal part of the gun firmly
to the side of a metal container to
ground the gun and avoid a build up
of static electricity.
6. Trigger the gun to remove any
pressure that may still be in the hose.
7. Lock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock
to the locked position.
8. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve down to
the PRIME position.
Spraying
POSSIBLE INjEcTION haZaRD. Do not spray
without the tip guard in place. Never trigger the
gun unless the tip is in either the spray or the
unclog position. always engage the gun trigger
lock before removing, replacing, or cleaning tip.
Spraying Technique
The following techniques, if followed, will assure professional
painting results.
Hold the gun perpendicular to the surface and always at equal
distance from the surface. Depending on the type of material,
surface, or desired spray pattern, the gun should be held at a
distance of 12 to 14 inches (30 to 35 cm).
Move the gun either across or up and down the surface at a
steady rate. Moving the gun at a consistent speed conserves
material and provides even coverage. The correct spraying
speed allows a full, wet coat of paint to be applied without runs or
sags.
Holding the gun closer to the surface deposits more paint on
the surface and produces a narrower spray pattern. Holding the
gun farther from the surface produces a thinner coat and wider
spray pattern. If runs, sags, or excessive paint occur, change to
a spray tip with a smaller orifice. If there is an insufficient amount
of paint on the surface or you desire to spray faster, a larger
orifice tip should be selected.
Maintain uniform spray stroke action. Spray alternately from left
to right and right to left. Begin movement of the gun before the
trigger is pulled.
start
stroke
release
trigger
pull
trigger
end
stroke
Avoid arcing or holding the gun at an angle. This will result in an
uneven finish.
Too Thick
Offspray
Arcing
Gun at angle
Proper lapping (overlap of spray pattern) is essential to an even
finish. Lap each stroke. If you are spraying horizontally, aim
at the bottom edge of the preceding stroke, so as to lap the
previous pattern by 50%.
Overlap edges
1st
pass
2nd
pass
3rd
pass
4th
pass
5th
pass
For corners and edges, split the
center of the spray pattern on
the corner or edge and spray
vertically so that both adjoining
sections receive approximately
even amounts of paint.
When spraying with a shield,
hold it firmly against the surface. Angle the spray gun slightly
away from the shield and toward the surface. This will prevent
paint from being forced underneath.
Shrubs next to houses should be tied back and covered with a
canvas cloth. The cloth should be removed as soon as possible.
Titan gun extensions are extremely helpful in these situations.
Nearby objects such as automobiles, outdoor furniture, etc.
should be moved or covered whenever in the vicinity of a spray
job. Be careful of any other surrounding objects that could be
damaged by overspray.
Practice
1. Be sure that the paint hose is free of kinks and clear of
objects with sharp cutting edges.
2. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to its to
its lowest setting.
