Maintenance, Cleaning, To clean the spray gun

SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of injuries from compressed air explosion, always disconnect the air line before per- forming maintenance or service.

Cleaning

Properly cleaning the spray gun helps to ensure good spraying results and long gun life. Always thoroughly clean the spray gun after each use.

To clean the spray gun:

1.Spray a small amount of cleaning sol- vent through the gun.

Note: Check with local laws regarding this practice. If you are spraying on a regular basis, spraying solvents into the air may be illegal. A cabinet style spray gun cleaner may be required.

2.DISCONNECT SPRAY GUN FROM AIR!

3.Remove the cup and cup lid, then disassemble the gun by unscrewing the fluid control knob and removing the spring and needle (see Figure 13).

Atomizing		Fluid Control
Cap	Needle	Knob
Fluid Nozzle
	Cup Lid
	Assembly

Figure 13. Spray gun disassembled for

cleaning.

4.Unscrew the atomizing cap with your fingers, then remove the fluid nozzle with a wrench. The fully disassembled gun should look like Figure 13.

EXPLOSION HAZARD! Chlorinated Solvents like 1,1,1-Tricloroethane and Methylene Chloride (methyl chloride) can chemically react with aluminum and may explode. Many parts in spray guns are made of alu- minum. Read solvent label carefully before using solvent.

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