14.Maintain an even speed when spraying and overlap each stroke by 50%. This will ensure even coverage, as shown in on the left of Figure 5. Overlapping less than 50%, as shown on the right, may lead to missed spots or streaky results.
Correct Incorrect
Figure 5. Overlapping technique.
15.The spray stroke should have even consistency and parallel edges. If it does not, refer to Troubleshooting on
Page 12.
Atomizing Cap
Adjustment
To ensure good spraying results, the atom- izing cap must be correctly orientated for the direction of the stroke
Spraying in the wrong direction may lead to material
If the stroke pattern is
Figure 7.
Pattern Control
The pattern control knob on the rear of the gun body controls the spray output between a round pattern and a wide fan, as illustrated in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Range of spray patterns.
Figure 7. Atomizing cap set up for side-to-
side stroke pattern (front view).
Conversely, if the stroke pattern is up-and- down, the atomizing cap horns should be vertical, as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Atomizing cap set up for up-and-
down stroke pattern (front view).
Model T23092 |