Figure 4

Operating Instructions

TL2402

 

 

Decrease

Increase Air Flow

Air Flow

WATER/OIL IN COMPRESSED AIR

All compressor pumps discharge some condensed water, oil or contaminates with the compressed air.

IMPORTANT: This condensation will cause “fish eyes” to appear in the paint job. Install appropriate water/oil removal equipment and controls as necessary for the intended application.

Failure to install appropriate water/oil removal equipment may result in damage to machinery or

workpiece.

Air Control

Knob

Figure 3 - Air Adjustment on Spray Gun

Operation

 

 

 

 

1. Begin spraying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 - 9

 

 

 

 

 

Always keep

 

 

 

 

inches

 

 

the gun at right

 

 

 

 

angles to the

 

 

 

 

work (See

 

 

 

 

Figure 4).

 

 

 

 

Keep the nozzle about 6 to 9 inches from the work surface throughout the stroke and always keep the gun in motion while

spraying. Stopping gun movement in mid-stroke will cause a build up of paint and result in “runs.” Do not “fan” the gun from side to side while painting. This will cause a build-up of paint in the center of the stroke and an insufficient coating at each end (See Figure 5).

Thin coat

Heavy coat

Thin coat

Figure 5

2.“Trigger” the gun properly. Start the gun moving at the beginning of the stroke BEFORE SQUEEZING THE TRIGGER and release the trigger

BEFORE STOPPING GUN MOVEMENT at the end of the stroke. This procedure will “feather” (blend) each stroke with the next without showing overlap or unevenness (See Figure 6).

6 - 9 inches

 

Pull

Release

Trigger

Trigger

Start

End

Stroke

Stroke

Figure 6

 

3.The amount of paint being applied can be varied by the speed of the stroke, distance from the surface and adjustment of the fluid control knob.

4.Overlap strokes just enough to obtain an even coat (See Figure 7). NOTE: Two thin coats of paint will yield better results and have less chance of runs than one heavy layer.

Figure 7

5.Use a piece of cardboard as a shield to catch overspray at the edges of the work to protect other surfaces. Use masking tape to cover other areas if needed.

Maintenance

DAILY CLEAN-UP

Local codes may require specific cleaning methods and equipment. Follow local codes and manufacturer’s recommendations for the use and disposal of spray materials and solvent.

Clean spray

gun immediately after use. Paint and other material dry quickly in the small passages rendering gun useless due to the difficulty of removing hardened paint from the passages inside the gun.

NOTE: In the instructions below, the use of the word “solvent” refers to the specific solvent for the material used (eg: lacquer thinner for lacquer, etc ).

1.Spray guns with canister—Remove and empty the canister; then rinse with a solvent recommended for the paint or other material used.

2.Refill canister with clean solvent and attach to the gun. Spray solvent through the gun while shaking the gun vigorously. Wipe the gun exterior with a solvent soaked rag. Repeat until the gun is clean.

3.Remove the air cap and soak in solvent until clean. Use a small brush for stubborn stains if necessary. Toothpicks or small brushes may be used to clean air passages; however,

NEVER USE METAL OBJECTS TO CLEAN PRECISELY DRILLED PASSAGES. DAMAGED PASSAGES WILL CAUSE IMPROPER SPRAYING.

4.Clean gaskets with a solvent soaked rag. To prevent equipment damage,

Do not immerse gaskets or spray gun body in solvents.

5.After using water to clean out water based paints or materials, spray mineral spirits through the gun to prevent corrosion.

6.Use a non-silicone oil on all moving

parts when reassembling. Use Vaseline® or light grease on all

threaded connections prior to storage.

7.Clean and flush gun thoroughly to neutralize any contaminants corrosive to the spray gun.

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