CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
Proper cleaning is the best way to ensure trouble free performance from your paint tank. If your tank is not thoroughly cleaned, damage and poor operation will result. Problems caused by improper cleaning will not be covered by the warranty. Clean the tank immediately after each use.
To clean your paint tank:
1.DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY FROM TANK!
EXPLOSION HAZARD! Removing the lid while the tank is pressurized could result in lid being thrown violently from tank, causing serious personal injury. Always shut off air pressure at source and bleed off all pressure in tank before removing lid.
2.Bleed out all tank pressure by loosen- ing the pressure release valve (Figure 4) until air stops hissing out.
Butterfly Nut |
Clamp |
Pressure Release Valve |
Figure 4. Pressure Release Valve.
3.Turn the tank regulator knob coun- terclockwise until you no longer feel spring tension.
4.Loosen the butterfly nuts on the tank lid (Figure 4), tip the clamps back, and tilt the tank lid to one side.
5.Loosen the spray gun air cap retaining ring about three turns, then turn ON the air supply.
6.Cover the cap with a cloth and pull the trigger to force the material back through the hose and into the tank.
7.Empty and clean the tank of all paint, and fill it with solvent.
8.Replace the lid, tighten the clamps, and spray the gun until it sprays clean solvent.
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.
9.Use solvent to thoroughly rise all parts that came in contact with the material, then dry with compressed air or let air dry.
10.Make sure all the fittings on the tank and regulator, valve, and material hose are free of hardened material that could prevent free movement of air.
Model H8226 5 Gallon Automatic Mixing Paint Tank |