SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
EXPLOSION HAZARD! Chlorinated Solvents like Tricloroethane and Methylene Chloride (methyl chloride) can chemically react with aluminum and may explode. Many parts in spray guns are made of aluminum. Read solvent label carefully before using solvent.
NOTICE
DO NOT soak the spray gun body in solvent. Prolonged exposure to solvent will rapidly deteriorate the spray gun washers and seals. Ignoring this notice will void your warranty.
Proper cleaning is the best way to ensure trouble free performance from your spray gun. If your gun is not thoroughly cleaned, damage and poor spraying will result. Problems caused by improper cleaning will not be covered by the warranty. Clean the spray gun immediately after each use.
To clean your spray gun:
1.Spray a small amount of solvent through the spray gun.
Note: Check with local laws regarding this practice. Spraying solvents into the air may be illegal in your area. A cabinet style spray gun cleaner may be required.
2.Disconnect the gun from the com- pressed air!
3.Remove the reservoir and lid.
4.Disassemble the gun by unscrewing the fluid control knob, then remove the spring and needle (Figures 13 and
14).
Atomizing Cap | Fluid Control Knob |
Fluid Tip | Body |
| Spring |
| Needle |
Lid | Reservoir |
|
Figure 13. Small gun disassembled.
Atomizing Cap | Fluid Control Knob | |
Fluid Tip | Body | Spring |
Needle |
| |
Lid |
|
|
Reservoir |
| |
Figure 14. Large gun disassembled.
5.Unscrew the atomizing cap with your fingers and the fluid tip with a wrench. The fully disassembled gun should look like Figure 13 and 14.
Model H6331 HVHP Spray Gun Set |