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7
Setup
Read, understand, and follow all warnings before
starting or operating this sprayer.
NOTE: If the sprayer will be used for spraying textured
products, removal of the inlet screen in the foot
valve of the PowrTex 6900 SF may be necessary.
This will allow proper priming and flow of the
textured product. Refer to “cleaning the Inlet
Screen” in the Maintenance section of this
manual for removal instructions.
1. Make sure the bleed hose is threaded into the bleed valve.
It has factory installed
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tape on the fitting and should
be tightened wrench tight.
Bleed Valve
Motor/Pump
Assembly
Bleed Hose
Outlet
Fitting
Pressure
Gauge
2. Attach a minimum of 50’ of nylon airless spray hose to the
outlet fitting. Do not use
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tape or thread sealant on
the spray hose connection.
3. Attach an airless spray gun to the spray hose. Do not
attach the tip to the spray gun yet. Remove the tip if it is
already attached.
4. Fill the oil cup 1/2 full with Titan Piston Lube (P/N 314-
480) supplied by the factory. This extends packing life.
5. Check the hydraulic fluid level daily before starting the
sprayer. The hydraulic fluid level should be at the “Full”
mark on the dipstick. Refer to the Maintenance section of
this manual for hydraulic system maintenance instructions.
IMPORTaNT: use of Titan’s coolflo™ hydraulic Fluid (P/N
430-361) is mandatory in the hydraulic system. Do not use
any other hydraulic fluid. use of any other hydraulic fluid
may seriously damage the hydraulic system and will void
the warranty.
6. For gas models, check the engine oil level daily before
starting the sprayer. The gasoline engine oil level is
determined by the engine manufacturer. Refer to the
engine manufacturer’s service manual supplied with this
sprayer.
7. For electric models, use a 20 amp service outlet. Always
locate the electric model within 10 to 15 feet of the service
outlet. Use a short electric cable and a long paint hose.
Any extension cord will create some voltage drop. If an
extension cord is necessary, use only a grounded 3-wire
#12 gauge extension cord.
NOTE: If the sprayer is being operated in an area that is
overloaded by other appliances or low voltage
conditions, it is important to start the sprayer
“unloaded.” Tip the electric motor forward so
that the belt is loosened and the motor starts
without full load. This reduces the amperage
draw on starting and may avoid tripping the
circuit breaker.
8. Make sure the sprayer is grounded. All sprayers are
equipped with a grounding lug. A grounding cable (not
supplied) should be used to connect the sprayer to a true
earth ground. Check your local electrical regulations for
detailed grounding instructions. See the Accessories
and Service Kits section near the back of this manual for
grounding cable ordering information.
IMPORTaNT: Proper grounding is important. This applies
to both gas and electric powered models. The passage of
some materials through the nylon fluid hose will build up
a static electric charge, which if discharged, could ignite
solvent vapors present and create an explosion.
9. Strain all paints with a nylon strainer to ensure trouble free
operation and freedom from frequent cleaning of the inlet
screen and gun filter.
10 Make sure the spray area is well ventilated to prevent
hazardous operation with volatile solvents or exhaust fumes.
If lacquer or other flammable materials are to be
sprayed, aLWaYS locate the sprayer outside the
immediate spraying area. Failure to do so may
cause an explosion.
11. Locate the sprayer outside the immediate spraying area
to avoid clogged air intake of the engine or electric motor
with overspray.
Preparing a new sprayer
If this sprayer is new, it is shipped with test fluid in the fluid
section to prevent corrosion during shipment and storage. This
fluid must be thoroughly cleaned out of the system with mineral
spirits before you begin spraying.
IMPORTaNT: always keep the trigger lock on the spray gun
in the locked position while preparing the system.
1. Place the foot valve/shovel valve into a container of
mineral spirits that has a flash point of 140ºF (60ºC) or
above.
2. Place the bleed hose into a metal waste container.
3. Set the pressure to minimum by turning the pressure
control knob fully counterclockwise.
Hydraulic Shut-off
Valve (in open
position)
Pressure Control
Knob
Bleed Valve
4. Open the hydraulic shut-off valve located on the hydraulic
pressure hose. The handle should be in line with the
hose.
5. Open the bleed valve by turning the bleed valve knob fully
counterclockwise.
6. Start the engine or turn on the electric motor.
Fuel Valve
Lever
Choke Lever
Engine
Switch
Throttle
Lever
Starter Rope
a. To start the gas
engine,
• move the fuel valve
lever to the open
position,
• move the throttle
lever to its middle
point,
• move the choke lever
to the closed position
for a cold engine or
to the open position
for a warm engine,
