Campbell Hausfeld IN206701AV, HVLP, HV2002 Preparation, Adjusting Packing, Preparing to Spray

		Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Setup (continued)	NOTICE: Some latex finishes are very	b. Estimate the time interval between
6. Install the appropriate needle/nozzle	thick and require the greatest amount	each of the first three drips of
	of thinning and mixing. A latex paint	material. The time between the
assembly selected for the material to	conditioner can be added to the	first three drips of material will vary
be sprayed (Fig. 2, 3 & 4 ).	paint to improve spray performance	depending on the thickness or the
7. Reassemble the needle assembly,	(available at most home centers).
		“viscosity” of the material.
spring, material control knob,	1. Strain paint before spraying.
		c. The material is adequately thinned if
nozzle, air cap, and retainer ring.	Unstrained paint may affect
		the first three drips from the viscosity
ADJUSTING PACKING	material flow and spray pattern.
		stick are about one second apart.
Occasionally the packing nut, located	When spraying thin materials such
forward of the trigger assembly, will	as lacquer or stains, consult with	d. As a general rule, if the time
require adjustment. The packing nut	the material supplier for the proper	between drips is more than one
will also require adjustment when the	strainer mesh number.	second, the material is too thick.
needle/nozzle assembly is changed	2. Pour material into the paint cup.	Add thinning agent, stir thoroughly
(Figure 6).	Fill the material cup only 1/2 to 3/4	and repeat the above procedure
1. Turn the material flow control knob
	full if thinning of the material is	until the proper viscosity is attained.
clockwise at least 3/4 of the way in.	required. (See Figure 7). Refer to
2. Tighten the packing nut with	the material chart below for proper	Viscosity Stick (Located
the wrench by turning the nut	thinning instructions.
		Inside The Storage
clockwise until the needle will
		Compartment)
not return to the closed position
when the trigger is released. Do
not overtighten the packing nut.
To properly adjust the packing, the
nut should be tightened no further
than is required to stop the needle
from returning. (See Figure 6).

Material Flow			Figure 8 - Viscosity Stick
Control Knob	Figure 7 - Filling The Paint Cup
			4. To tighten and lock the cup, place
	NOTICE	Follow the	the retainer arms securely around
		material	the retaining pins on the paint cup.
	manufacturer’s recommendation for the		5. Move the locking lever clockwise to
Tighten	proper thinning solvent.
			the locked position. (See Figure 9).
	3. Using the following procedure,
Packing
	check the viscosity of the material
Nut			Locking Lever
	before locking the gun onto the
	material cup (Figure 8).
Figure 6 - Adjusting The Packing Nut	NOTICE	The viscosity stick	Retaining Arm
		is located in the
3. Loosen the packing nut (approx.	storage compartment.
1/4 turn) until the needle returns	a. Dip the viscosity stick into the		Retaining Pin
freely to the closed position.
	material. As the viscosity stick is
Preparation
	removed from the material, the
PREPARING TO SPRAY	material will initially run off the stick
Some manufacturers specify that their	as a stream. The material stream will		Figure 9 - Locking The Cup
materials should not be thinned. In	break up and begin to drip after
general, these instructions apply only	running off the stick for a short time.
when a brush or roller is used. It may
be necessary to thin these materials if
they are to be sprayed. Check with the		MATERIAL	PERCENT REDUCED
paint supplier for specific details when
purchasing the material to be sprayed.	Acrylics		Follow Manufacturer’s Instructions
Be sure to stir the material thoroughly
	Stains		No Thinning Required
after adding a thinning agent, and	Clear Sealers		No Thinning Required
before checking the viscosity. Failure to	Lacquers		Follow Manufacturer’s Instructions
properly mix the material results in a	Oil-Base Paint		10 - 40%
poor finish.	Latex Paints		15 - 20%
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