1. Installation
The machine is suitable for and safe for installation in general workshop and industrial facilities.
It is also suitable for installation in hazardous zoned areas, Zones 1 and 2 and is fully compliant to
the ATEX Directive. Using the protecEarth cleaning fluids this machine does not require air extraction.
Find a suitable location for the operation of the machine. When choosing a location, you may wish to
refer to the machine dimensions on the back page of this manual.
After locating the machine, it will require an air pressure of 75-100 psi (5-6bar)
Ensure the dirt and water trap supplied is fitted to the outside of the machine before connecting
the air supply
After connecting the dirt and water trap connect the air supply to the machine
There is an earth bonding wire located on the back of the machine, ensure the machine is earthed
to ground to prevent static.
Installing the fluid container
The protecLV spray gun cleaner is designed for use with protecEarth cleaning solutions.
Any other cleaning solution used is not recommended, non recommended cleaning fluids will
affect your warranty and the cleaning performance of the machine.
Position the protecWash cleaning fluid on the small trolley found under the machine.
Insert the two suction hoses first into the drum, one being for manual wash
and the other for automatic.
Insert the drain hose, largest diameter convoluted hose.
Position the drum neatly under the machine and refit the base door.
The machine is now ready to use.
2. Operation
The protecLV spray gun cleaner has a timed automatic cleaning cycle, a manual flow thru cleaning
brush and an air blow gun.
Automatic timed cycle
For the most efficient clean and efficient use from your cleaning fluid, ensure the spray gun and paint pots
are emptied of the paint before using the machine to clean them. It is recommended a waste paint drum is
positioned at the side of the machine to easily empty the paint from the spray gun and or paint pot.
After emptying the paint pot remove the paint pot from the spray gun
Use the blow gun or manually drain the paint from the spray gun
Remove the air cap
It is recommended for the most efficient clean, quickly rinse the spray gun with the brush before putting
it in to the automatic chamber
Push the left hand easy locate cradle down (If cleaning one gravity fed spray gun)
Locate the spray gun on the left hand cleaning nozzle (If cleaning one gravity fed spray gun)
Turn the spray gun over the cradle
Release the cradle to lock the spray gun in position
Attach a trigger clip to your spray gun
Ensure the fluid tip of the spray gun is pointed at the brush at the back of the tank
Ensure the on / off valve is in the off position if only cleaning one spray gun (Vertical)
If cleaning two gravity fed spray guns the on / off valve must be open (Horizontal)
Push the green button to start the cycle
You can push the red button to stop the cycle, otherwise it stops automatically after 5 minutes
Manually clean the spray gun air cap whilst you wait
The easy locate cradle fits most gravity spray guns but if more adjustment is required do the following:
Vertical Adjustment
Release the wing nuts
on the jet mounting plate.
This will allow more
adjustment on the
vertical axis.
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UP TO TWO GRAVITY FED SPRAY GUNS CAN BE CLEANED EACH CYCLE. WHEN ONLY CLEANING ONE
SPRAY GUN ENSURE THE ON/OFF VALVE IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION TO PREVENT SPLASHING.
Horizontal Adjustment
Release the brass nuts
located under the wash nozzle,
this will allow movement front
to back. Please ensure the fluid
tip of your spray gun is touching
the brush bristles.
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WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT CONNECT THE DIRT AND WATER TRAP
THIS MAY AFFECT YOUR WARRANTY
WARNING: THE SUCTION HOSES ARE FITTED WITH STAINLESS STEEL MESH FILTERS,
OPERATING THE MACHINE WITHOUT THE SUCTION FILTERS FITTED MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE MACHINE AND AFFECT YOUR WARRANTY. IF THE FILTERS ARE BROKEN OR REMOVED
ENSURE THEY ARE REPLACED.
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WARNING: THE PROTECLV SPRAY GUN CLEANER IS ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH
PROTECEARTH CLEANING FLUIDS SUCH AS PROTECWASH LV / LV+ AND PROTECECOWASH.
USING OTHER FLUIDS WILL EFFECT YOUR WARRANTY AND CLEANING PERFORMANCE.
